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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What is Your Sect?
Tonight marks the first night of Ramadan 1446 AH. In a hotel in Central London, I delivered an explanation of a few verses from…
Introduction
All praise is due to Allah, Who taught by the pen, taught man that which he knew not. Peace and blessings be upon our…
The Study of the Masnavi in the Indian Subcontinent
Mawlana Jalal al-Din Rumi (604/1207–672/1273) was not only a great poet of Persian literature but also a profound thinker whose ideas and philosophy sparked…
Is Analogy/Comparison a Proof?
Analogy (تشبیہ) refers to equating one thing with another, such as saying: “Maulana Azad’s prose is as sweet as honey.” There are four essential…
The One Who Assumes a Hidden Identity
Two birds sat on the branch of a large tree, singing and glorifying their Lord. As they enjoyed their moment, they noticed a man…
The Meaning of “إياك نستعين”
Seeking assistance is general in all matters; we seek our Lord’s help in performing good deeds and refraining from evil. This is an observance…
Eyes Were Created to See You
Eyes behold the smallest specks and towering mountains, they gaze upon bustling cities and desolate ruins, they witness the moon and stars, they stare…
The Meaning of “Indeed, You Used to Come to Us from the Right”
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ Allah Almighty says: “And they will approach one another, questioning. They will say, ‘Indeed, you used to come to us…
The Meaning of “Indeed, We Offered the Trust to the Heavens and the Earth”
Allah Almighty says: “Indeed, We offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, and they declined to bear it and…
Do not rejoice, O Palestinians!
Israeli prisoners were released, and their families rejoiced. Their companions and loved ones celebrated their freedom with great joy. However, when Palestinians were freed,…
Do Not Contend with God
In your kitchen, you may have all the ingredients for biryani—meat, rice, oil, onions, salt, spices, and so on—but the biryani will not cook…
Comparison Between Shah Waliullah Dehlavi and Mawlana Abdul Hamid al-Farahi
Introduction Sayyid Usman Khan, a PhD student from New Jersey, USA, wrote to me: “Assalamu ‘Alaikum, Mawlana! I hope you are well. A question…