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Between Extremes
(Interpreting faith in the world today, discussing gender, identity, culture, politics, and contemporary issues in the world today.)…
Action must follow faith
Let me begin by qualifying the claim that actions must follow faith, that actions are rewarded rather than…
Assisted dying from an Islamic perspective
Any action which results in the death of a human being is a crime except in specific situations,…
Priorities for Muslims as Minorities in the West
Muslims have been deprived of political power for so long that they have become adapted to the views…
Understanding ‘and strike them’
Men have charge over women by that [with which] God has favoured some among them over others, and…
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Do not search for a magical night
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Inheritance: a general overview of the laws
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The successful life
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We Are Saddened by Your Departure: The Passing of the Honourable Scholar, Muhammad al-Rabey Hasani Nadwi
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The meaning of ‘inshallah’, ‘mashallah’ and ‘bidhnillah’
They asked: What is the meaning of ‘inshallah’? I replied: Is there any Muslim who is unaware of…