"The richness of Islamic intellectual tradition lies not in its age, but in its continuous relevance to contemporary questions of faith, ethics, and human purpose(Mock Data)."
Research Fellow, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies and a renowned Islamic scholar specializing in Hadith and Islamic jurisprudence. He has authored over 30 works in Arabic and is particularly noted for his biographical dictionary of female scholars of Hadith, al-Muhaddithat.
With expertise spanning Islamic jurisprudence, Hadith sciences, Arabic language, and classical Islamic texts, Shaykh Akram brings rigorous scholarship to contemporary questions facing Muslims today.
Published Works
Academic books and research papers in Arabic
Years of Teaching
Educating students in Islamic sciences
Biographies
Female Hadith scholars documented
Research Fellow
Centre for Islamic Studies
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The limits of religious debate By: Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi Oxford 23/12/2025 Religious debate has long been employed as a means of defending doctrines, contesting rival claims, and articulating theological…
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An overview of the Hijrah By: Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi Oxford 19/12/2025 The meaning of the experience of…
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Islam, freedom of religion, and human rights By Dr Mohammad Aram Nadwi Oxford 17/12/2025 Question: السلام عليكم ورحمة…
Bismillah al-Rahman al-Rahim. This is an excellent question that addresses a contemporary situation our classical scholars did not encounter. However, the fundamental principles of Islamic law provide clear guidance for such matters. The short answer is: Yes, you are considered a traveler while on an airplane, and combining prayers is…
Yes, according to the majority of classical scholars, it is permissible for a woman to lead other women in prayer. This is supported by reports from the companions and the…
Islamic jurisprudence has detailed requirements for testimony (shahÄdah) to be legally valid: 1. Number of Witnesses: - Most cases: Two male witnesses or one male and two female witnesses -…
A groundbreaking 40-volume biographical dictionary documenting over 9,000
An intimate portrayal of the Prophet’s character, drawing from authentic hadith literature.
A systematic exploration of Islamic jurisprudence, making classical legal principles
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