Category: History and Religion

Numerous archaeological sites [1] in the Hamadan area have been unearthed, although research into these findings has been limited. Nonetheless, it has been determined that these relics trace their origins back to the pre-Achaemenid era. Among these sites, there have been discoveries of rectangular bricks, which notably deviate from the square blocks typically attributed to…

To address this inquiry comprehensively, it is imperative to delve into a historical period characterized by the decline of the Ottoman Empire. During this era, individuals were routinely bought and sold as slaves and servants in various marketplaces. However, it is noteworthy that the concept of slavery or the slave trade was not prevalent in…

According to Herodotus, the Magi were tribes associated with the Medes. In Greek, they were referred to as ‘Magos’ or Magoi (μάγοι, mágoi).[1]  The Magi held prominent roles as religious leaders in the Medo-Persian empire, particularly within the Mithraic and Zoroastrian doctrines. They were well-known among the Greeks and Romans, not only for their clairvoyance…

Introduction The present paper assesses the most important prospect of Islam, stressing on the concept of Waḥy, known as revelation. The revelation of Prophet Muḥammad is a very broad subject that covers many aspects of the life of the Prophet, Sharīʿa and the themes of Qur’ān. Therefore, the essay attempts to concentrate on few aspects…

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…