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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The Sunnah Explains the Qurʾān
By this link: Do you agree with those who say that the entirety of the Sunnah explains the Qurʾān? I replied: Who am I to…
The Prophet as a Teacher
The Enduring Influence of the Prophet’s Example The manners and personal preferences, and also the public judgements and policies, of the Prophet, ﷺ, have…
Da`wah
God says He does not love that men say what they do not do (al-Saff). This means two things. (a) Be careful of the…
The Book is Two Books
To access the original arabic, follow this link Two Basic Categories of Ḥadīth Works1 They asked: The compilations and works of the noble Prophetic ḥadīth…
Between Hadith and Philosophy
By this link: They said: Clarify for us the real difference between ḥadīth and philosophy. I replied: Success from your Lord has drawn close…
Non-Muslim Festivals
Muslims have responsibilities that are specific to them as Muslims and responsibilities that they share in common with all human beings. Among the latter…
Sirah/Sunnah: history/pattern; convention/tradition
Obedience, consent, and love There is an obligation to love and obey the Prophet. We know this because it is expressed as an imperative…
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 the world. If there is truth…
Why Study the Sirah?
The Meaning of Being Muslim Muslims, following the meaning of the word muslim, are those who have surrendered and accepted peace with God. If…
Secret marriages
The question of secret marriages Some brothers and sisters have asked me to comment on a practice that is increasingly reported of travelling Muslim…
The virtue of Sabr
First, we must understand the meaning of the word, that is, look at its application in different contexts and situations. After that, we can…
Unity And Solidarity
It was a depressing and distressing experience for me, at a recent visit to a mosque here in the north of the UK, to…