Islam and the Abortion Debate

The way we imagine God affects how we relate to Him, ourselves, and to the world. Having a healthy and balanced perception of God, based on scripture and prophetic guidance, is essential for thriving. This paper introduces the topic of “God image” and attachment. What is your spi ...  Show more

The Prophet said, “No good deeds are better than those done in these first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.”As these days pass, don’t let their quietness fool you. Within them lies the chance to come closer to Allah in ways both seen and unseen. Whether through a whispered duʿa, a privat ...  Show more

Abortion is dominating headlines as the United States Supreme Court considers a decision that could lead to it being outlawed in many states. While the political debate is framed as being either pro-life or pro-choice, the Islamic perspective is not so simple. Is abortion halal o ...  Show more

Zaiba and Uzma ended up having to have a conversation about abortion, as well as their religious and feminist views on the topic. This is not a scholarly episode, rather a discourse between friends on personal, very individualized choices they would or would not make if they were ...  Show more

Our guests this week, distinguished in their fields take a deeper look at the issues arising from the revocation of abortion as a constitutional right. What exactly is the position of shari’ah regarding abortion? What did the classical scholars say about the issue and is there a ...  Show more

In this compelling podcast episode, Sayed Jawad Qazwini shares a heartfelt narrative about a pregnant mother's miscarriage and the unborn child's role on the Day of Judgment. Emphasizing the importance of Imam Hussein's principles, the episode resonates with the challenges faced ...  Show more