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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
The Illusion of Leaving a Void After Death
He who believes his death will leave a void that cannot be filled is deluded. How profound is the human ego, and how fragile…
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…
Tribute to Maulana Shafiq Rahman Nadwi
A Radiant Beacon of Knowledge and a Sincere Mentor A Radiant Beacon of Knowledge and a Sincere Mentor I had documented a brief biography…
Eagle and Crow: A Life Lesson
The Eagle and the Crow The eagle, with its majesty, strength, lofty flight, and self-respect, holds a unique position among all birds. It is…
The Strength of Inner Unity
The cotton folded upon itself and became a sturdy rope If we wish to seek a metaphor that brings this image closer to human…
The Last Free Man in the World
The butterfly clings to the flower in the garden, yet the flower appears untouched and pristine. Our friend, Yusuf Bhopali, is a truly unique…
Trust in Yourself Over External Supports
Belief in Your Wings A Counsel for Students of Islamic Sciences “A bird perched on a tree branch never fears the branch breaking, for…
In This Temporary World: Trust in Your Wings
An Advice to Students of Islamic Knowledge “A bird sitting on a tree branch is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust…
Understanding Quranic Verses: A New Perspective
Clear Verses: Misunderstood in Their True Essence Author: Maulana Muhammad Inayatullah Asad Subhani Maulana Muhammad Inayatullah Asad Subhani is counted among the distinguished scholars…
Understanding ‘Abdiyyah’ by Ibn Taymiyyah
“Servitude” by Ibn Taymiyyah Authored The book “Servitude” by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah stands as one of the most significant Islamic works addressing the…
Servitude: Ibn Taymiyyah on Worship and Human Existence
The treatise Al-‘Ubūdiyyah (Servitude) by Ibn Taymiyyah is regarded as one of the most important Islamic works to address the concept of worship and…