In our previous piece, we outlined the Islamic position on suicide whilst also expounding on some of the common factors that may trigger suicidal thoughts within the individual and some of its possible remedies. In this article, we shall explore more about some of the other major causes that may drive the person to this […]

Being generally taboo, the topic of suicide is not discussed seriously, let alone extensively, in the Muslim world. The causes are often predictable and understandable, but are nevertheless rejected or treated lightly, despite such concerns being only on the rise in the Muslim world. The article at hand intends not only to provide an overview […]

It is recommended to read the previous piece, as this article builds thereupon. The term ḥubb possesses the term khamr (wine) as a synonym1, and khamr, in turn, was referred to as Umm Laylā by the Arabs. Laylā, in this context, refers to ecstasy and intoxication, and umm is present due to its induction of […]