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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Maqasid al-Shari`ah
A thoughtful reflection on ‘preservation of the religion’ The maqasid al-shari`ah are intellectual abstractions of general principles from particular, historical rulings in Islamic jurisprudence.…
I Am With You
A Message to Muslims, Arabs and Non-Arabs Translated by: Celsabil Hadj-Cherif The cry went up, saying: “The rider has fallen,” and the uproar reached…
The Meaning of the Hadith of Renewal
The original text can be found here: https://t.me/DrAkramNadwi/164 — Introduction They asked: “Explain to us the meaning of the Hadith of renewal.” I replied:…
Extremism in the Name of Religion
Introduction We have a friend, Maulana Irfanul Haq Mazahiri, who has a refined taste for literature and poetry. Among the scholars, there are very…
Knowing the Lord, the Most High
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Introduction They said: “Introduce us to our Lord in a way that brings…
Tafsir of Surah Al-Ikhlas
1. The Greatness of Surah Al-Ikhlas They asked: What is Surah Al-Ikhlas? I replied: It is the greatest Surah that introduces us to our…
Does a Lioness Lay Eggs?
1. The Question of Authority They said: It’s a common saying here that the leader is always right, and absolutely infallible. We constantly face…
The Farabri Copy
(A series of articles discussing the authentication of Sahih Al-Bukhari’s attribution to its author, the value of the Farabri copy, and explaining difficult Hadiths…
The Meaning of Wealth Being a Trial
Dr. Syeda Hina Fatima from Mumbai is an Arabic language professor, and she is deeply engaged in spreading the teachings of the Qur’an. Recently,…
A New Islamic Educational System
Maulana Abdullah Rizwan hails from Mangalore. Along with modern education, he has also completed his Alimiyyah degree and has pursued a course in Iftaa…
The Passing of Sheikh Muhammad Ali Al-Sabouni
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم News of His Passing — His Life and Education The Passing of Sheikh Muhammad Ali Al-Sabouni — News of His…
Introduction
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and may His peace and blessings be upon His Messenger, Muhammad, the truthful and…