Ibn Taymiyyah’s al-Radd `ala al-mantiqiyyin
The great British philosopher, logician and mathematician, Bertrand Russell (1872 – 1970) wrote in his Autobiography (1950, p.…
Belief
This topic explores the foundations of Islamic belief: faith, disbelief, servitude to God, and how the tradition has understood the human relationship with the Divine. Drawing on Shaykh Akram Nadwi’s teaching and readings of scholars such as Ibn Taymiyyah, these articles treat questions of creed with care rather than slogans, and connect belief to how a person actually lives.
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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. For some time he led the prayers, taught the children, and…
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Modern science and the pursuit of power over wisdom
Modern science is widely regarded as the most successful system of knowledge production in human history. Its authority…
The One Who Makes the Impossible Possible
8 January 2026 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The Ṣiddīqūn recognised Allah in times of ease; they beheld His…
Ibrāhīm عليه السلام and the Philosophical Foundations of the Five Daily Ṣalāh
[This talk, edited and abridged by Sulayman Qadhi, was delivered by *Shaykh Dr Mohammed Akram Nadwi* at his…
The Reins Are Mine
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم For several days I had been travelling continuously, and a variety of commitments had…
Human reason, effort, and responsibility before God
Human existence unfolds within a world characterised by a notable degree of consistency, regularity and reliability in the…
The limits of religious debate
Religious debate has long been employed as a means of defending doctrines, contesting rival claims, and articulating theological…
Principles and applications: the conditions of meaningful practice
Human creation, whether understood in theological, philosophical, or practical terms, is oriented towards purpose. The fulfilment of that…
Sincerity and the Search for Validation
As a person progresses upon this path, they must guard themselves against seeking validation from others regarding the…
Formation of thoughts: an inquiry into the pre-discursive
Human cognition, though commonly associated with rationality, linguistic structure, and the articulation of concepts, is rooted in layers…
Authority, interpretation, and unity
Revelation and human interpretation The absolute and unique authority of the Qur’ān and the Sunnah of the Prophet…
From dividuality to individuality
Islam, in its profound and comprehensive vision, is frequently misconstrued as chiefly concerned with the establishment of social…
Questions & Answers on Belief
View all Q&A →The nature of waswasah
Assalamu Alaykum Shaykh, My question is about how Shayatin can adversely impact our lives with their waswasahs? Do all mental health issues, such as overthinking and panic attacks, emerge from waswasah? How can we stop it? Are they signs of…
Parental rights and responsibilities when one parent leaves Islām
Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh, I have a question regarding parenting and would appreciate some guidance. A Muslim sister had a child with a revert. After the child was born, the father left Islam and returned to Christianity, so the couple…
Why Was Mankind Created?
My student, Abu Hanifah Dilawar, forwarded to me the following question: Assalāmu ʿAlaikum wa Raḥmatullāh, Ustadh. I hope this message finds you in the best of health and īmān. May Allah grant you peace and well-being in this world and…