Introduction Current works tends to explore the differences and similarities of the ways in which Islam and Christianity see “Mary”, one of the significant figures in both sets of beliefs. Gospel mentions Mary less than the Qur’ān, however, both the religions have high beliefs of respect, purity and piousness of her. Both religions believe her…

  This is a book review of the book ‘The Liberation of Women’ which is authored by Qasim Amin. The book was written in Arabic language and published in Egypt in 1899. The book was translated into English by Samiha Sidhom Perterson and published in Egypt: American University in Cairo Press, 2001. Overview Qasim Amin…

The dissertation submitted, 8 August 2018, to University of Aberdeen, Department of Divinity, History and Philosophy as part of the requirement of the MLitt in Islamic Studies. By Mako Sawin

This is a book review of the book ‘The Abrogation in the Qur’ān and Islamic Law’ which is authored by Louay Fatoohi. The book was published by Routledge, in 2013. Overview Louay Fatoohi is an expert in Islamic Studies, who has published several books based on Islam. This book is considered to be one of…

  Introduction This essay reassesses the various Hadiths that have been relied upon through the centuries. A Hadith (pl. Ahadith) is a second primary source of Shari’a, which includes the sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad. Most Muslims believe that the Quran and the Hadiths were never divided and that both are immutable and…

  Introduction This essay looks at Saladin’s achievements for himself and for his people throughout his life according to different sources. Two contemporary sources will be looked at: one written by a Crusades historian, and one written by a Muslim historian. In general, these sources can be divided into two categories: Muslim and non-Muslim. A…