Tag Archive | History

The Meaning of Ijāzah

Oct24

The True Role of Ijāzah within Islamic Scholarship

The Ijāzah is a unique and cardinal feature of the Islamic tradition, arising from the earliest times to ensure a degree of protection and accuracy to the transmission of knowledge. At the same time, its usage over time varied while its exact meaning, scope and role within the Islamic sciences remains hotly contested and misunderstood from various quarters. Here, Dr. Akram, a traditional scholar par excellence, shares his valuable thoughts on this subject.

 

 

 

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The Crystal Clear Book

Jun13

In this monograph, Dr. Akram shares his personal reflections on the Qurʾān, in this case, on the idea of the Qurʾān as a clear and lucid Book that is independent and free of the need for extensive external commentaries, which can often become distractions to its real message.

 

 

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Read in the Name of Thy Lord who Created

Jun9

The very first revelation came down with one bold word and one unmistakable command—Read! Though crystal clear in its wording, it has been variably interpreted and celebrated throughout history. In this brief article, Dr. Akram reveals his own thoughts on this misunderstood command. For him, it is no endorsement of education or the sciences, but an emphasis of the prayer, which is of central importance in the Islamic faith.

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A Book Free of Aberration

Jun9

In this monograph, Dr. Akram continues his personal reflections on the Qurʾān, in this case, on the idea of the Qurʾān as a straightforward Book that is free of aberrations and crookedness, which many human beings have attempted to muddle with their restrictions and excesses, all of which mar the pure and straight Qurʾānic path.

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