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Different Approaches to Teaching Arabic Language
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The Sunnah Explains the Qurʾān
By this link: Do you agree with those who say that the entirety of the Sunnah explains the Qurʾān?…
The Prophet as a Teacher
The Enduring Influence of the Prophet’s Example The manners and personal preferences, and also the public judgements and…
Da`wah
God says He does not love that men say what they do not do (al-Saff). This means two…
The Book is Two Books
To access the original arabic, follow this link Two Basic Categories of Ḥadīth Works1 They asked: The compilations and…
Between Hadith and Philosophy
By this link: They said: Clarify for us the real difference between ḥadīth and philosophy. I replied: Success…
Non-Muslim Festivals
Muslims have responsibilities that are specific to them as Muslims and responsibilities that they share in common with…
Sirah/Sunnah: history/pattern; convention/tradition
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Apostasy among Muslims in the UK
The challenge facing Muslim communities Many Muslims and others repeatedly claim that Islam is the fastest-growing religion in…
Why Study the Sirah?
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Secret marriages
The question of secret marriages Some brothers and sisters have asked me to comment on a practice that…
The virtue of Sabr
First, we must understand the meaning of the word, that is, look at its application in different contexts…
Unity And Solidarity
It was a depressing and distressing experience for me, at a recent visit to a mosque here in…