Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi wrote:
“The method that I’ve employed over the course of my entire life is: That I seek to build and I don’t destroy, I unify and I don’t divide; I leave [other scholars] to make their own choices, and I will not force my opinions and legal conclusions on them, nor will [...]

Asalamu alaykum,

Over the next few hours we are going to witness a craze for the latest installment of the “Grand Theft Auto” series. Undoubtedly, there will lines of salivating people making Qiyam al-Layil to get their latest copy. I’m ashamed to admit that my exposure to this game was limited until I began to travel [...]

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Are You a Dot or Dot-Dot-Dot?
Recently I had finished a task which was supposed to be completed sometime ago. I thank my Lord for that. The feeling of relief that came after performing the much awaited assignment was absolutely incredible. It was like a heavy burden suddenly being taken off my shoulder. And at the [...]

The Question:
“Is it allowed for us to delay having children?”
The Answer Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi:

Dr. Yusuf al-Qaradawi mentions that al-Ijtihad, in the contemporary context, consists of two kinds:
1. Ijtihad Intiqali [Ijtihad based on what our traditional legal giants have bequeathed to us]
2. Ijtihad Inshai [Ijtihad based on issues the likes of which were never seen by the previous scholars]
Dr. al-Qaradawi emphasized the importance of respecting “the [...]

Asalamu alaykum,
I was recently asked this question and hope this answer helps?
The Question: “Does the Qur’an call Jews pigs and apes? And it is allowed for Muslims to do so?”

The Muslim’s need for the revivalist though  of Jamal al-Din Afghani [part one]
Dr. ‘Ali al-Qarahdaghi*
“All praise it due [alone] to Allah the Lord of everything that exists. Peace and blessings be upon the one sent as a mercy to all: Muhammad the truthful guide, upon his brothers [in faith] all of the Prophets, [...]