Who Is Free from Disbelief (Kufr)?
A position for an imam became vacant at a mosque here in England, so the mosque trustees engaged one of our friends to serve.…
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Different Approaches to Teaching Arabic Language
The debate within Nadwat al-ʿUlamāʾ Among the pedagogical questions that have occupied the educational mind of Nadwat al-ʿUlamāʾ, and have provoked a profound scholarly…
The Educational Institution Where the Questioner Is Hunted
The relationship between education and questioning is much like that between a lamp and its light. If a lamp exists but gives no light,…
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 7
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim We set out at eight o’clock, with the breaking of morning, towards Srebrenica. Two coaches carried us, cutting through the mountains of Bosnia…
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 2
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim A Morning of Tafsir I woke for the Fajr prayer weighed down by fatigue. After praying, I let myself rest a short while,…
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 1
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim This is my second journey to Bosnia. I had shared memories of the first journey in six articles, recording what I saw of…
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Choice of Words: Taste, Subtlety and Responsibility
A word… a small, simple, yet extraordinarily powerful entity… is not merely a vocal symbol, but rather a crystallised thought, a reflection of feeling,…
The Harm of Non-Arabs Dominating the Islamic and Arabic Sciences
The prominence of certain non-Arabs—despite their brilliant intellects, evident talents, and creative contributions in the fields of knowledge and thought—in the disciplines of Islam…
Shibli Nu’mani: A Legacy of Scholarship and Reform
In the intellectual and cultural history of South Asia, few names stand out with the brilliance and lasting influence of Shibli Nu’mani (d. 1914).…
Adab for the Sake of Adab
When a government constructs a road, its quality is determined by its technical design, engineering principles, and construction standards. It is not evaluated according…
In the Time of Tribulation and Betrayal: A Cry of the Soul and a Plea of the Heart
In a time when blaring headlines have drowned out silent truths, and in a world where images blur and voices intertwine until they are…
Adultery
In Islam, sexual conduct is not merely a matter of private morality, but it is tied to theological principles, ethical commitments, and social responsibilities.…
Introduction
All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all worlds, and blessings and peace be upon the Leader of the Messengers, Muhammad ﷺ,…
Language is a Mental Convention
A hungry man was once asked, “What is two plus two?” He replied, “Four loaves of bread.” He added a word to his answer…
Fulfil Your Covenant, If You Are True to It
You said: “The sacred land belongs only to those who water it with pure blood—those who do not know submission, who do not fear…
Tīmūr Lang – The Final Verdict
This was my third journey to Uzbekistan. The details of the first two trips have been recorded in my Arabic book Riḥlat Ūzbakistān. This…
The Son Was Named a Lion, but Called a Wolf
One of the neighbourhoods of Samarqand is famously known as Registan. In ancient times, it housed three major universities, where disciplines such as philosophy,…
Honour Your Lord
A declaration of the truth that lies at the heart of all creation, that flows in every vein and sinew; a proclamation of the…