Biography
Zulfiqar Ali Shah received his BA and MA (Hons) in Comparative Religions from the International Islamic University in Islamabad, Pakistan and his PhD in Theology and Religious Studies from the University of Wales, UK. He has taught at the International Islamic University in Islamabad, the University of Wales in the UK, the University of North Florida and Cardinal Stritch University in the US. He is the former president of the Islamic Circle of North America, Shariah Scholars Association of North America, the current Executive Director and Secretary General of the Fiqh Council of North America and Religious Director of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. He has authored many articles and books including Anthropomorphic Depictions of God: The Concept of God in the Judaic, Christian and Islamic Traditions. His upcoming ground-breaking books include Islam and English Enlightenment: The Untold Story, Islam and French Enlightenment and Islam and the Founding Fathers of America.
Publications
Islam And The English Enlightenment
The Untold Story
Islam's Reformation of Christianity
Zulfiqar Ali Shah
The Concept of God in Judiac
Christian and Islamic Traditions
Ifta' and Fatwa
IN THE MUSLIM WORLD AND THE WEST
The Astronomical Calculations and Ramadan
A Fiqhi Discourse
St. Thomas Aquinas and Muslim Thought
Zulfiqar Ali Shah
Research and articles
The Ottoman Empire and Its European Foray
In this intricate web of European politics and religion, the Ottoman Empire asserted its presence powerfully. With vast swathes of Eastern Europe under its control, the Empire naturally found itself juxtaposed against the Catholic Habsburgs, both vying for a broader sphere of influence.
The Qur’an and Human Reason
Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah
The concept of reason in the Qur’anic perspective is a multifaceted one, incorporating elements from various philosophical and historical traditions.
The Qur’an and the Importance of Human Reason
The Qur’an, the holy book of Islam, places a strong emphasis on the importance of human reason, critical thinking, logical argumentation, and common sense. It values the use of our intellect to understand the world, theology, morality, and the human mind.
Voltaire's Nuanced Fondness of Islam
Voltaire’s Nuanced Fondness of Islam
Voltaire, whose real name was François-Marie Arouet (1694-1778), was a French philosopher, writer, and thinker who made significant contributions to the Enlightenment.
Book Reviews
Zulfiqar Ali Shah’s book is an extensive undertaking that is encyclopedic in its scope and ambitious in its aims. Although written with a view to demonstrating the relative superiority of the Qur’anic and Muslim understanding of the transcendent God, the book’s lengthy treatments of corresponding biblical, Jewish, and Christian understandings seem largely fair, balanced and thorough.
The French Enlightenment: An Exploration of Islamic Influences
The history of the French Revolution and its ideological aftermath has often been framed within the juxtaposition of the Enlightenment and the religio-political underpinnings of medieval Christianity.
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Subject: Suggestion Regarding Consistency of Khutbah and Salah at Jumuʿah
Dear IAGD Board and Respected Imams,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
I wanted to share a quick, respectful suggestion regarding Jumuʿah. In classical fiqh and authentic narrations, the person delivering the khutbah should ideally also lead the Salah. At IAGD, the khutbah and Salah are often done by different imams, which can feel disjointed — especially for youth who come to listen and connect.
Many families, including ours, are bringing young people to the masjid for meaningful khutbahs, but this inconsistency is pushing some youth toward Miftaah and Ummah, where they find a more engaging and unified Friday experience.
A clear rotation where each imam delivers both khutbah and Salah on their assigned week would align with the Sunnah and strengthen the connection of our youth to IAGD.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your time and service.
Wassalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
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