The Psychology of Crowds and Religious Movements
According to Le Bon, the first conspicuous feature of the collective mind is a temporary eclipse of certain…
Community and Society
How Muslims live together, and alongside others, is the concern of this topic. These articles by Shaykh Akram Nadwi consider social ties, custom and festival, movements and their leaders, and the responsibilities that bind a community. They approach society not through abstraction but through the questions and misunderstandings that arise in real communal life.
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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 hear the call to prayer and then observe that some Muslims…
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Gustave Le Bon and Religious Movements in India
Gustave Le Bon, the Psychology of the Crowd, and the Religious Movements of the Indian Subcontinent: A Critical…
Message to Shaykh Akram Nadwi
To a Devoted Reader Letter: Peace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah, respected Shaykh,…
The Third Type of People Who Do Nothing
Our Business Is: To Do No Business There are two kinds of people in the world: those who…
Understanding Bakra Eid and Its Name
Bakra Eid In India, Eid al-Adha is commonly referred to as “Bakra Eid.” In our villages, the fate…
The Last Free Man in the World
The butterfly clings to the flower in the garden, yet the flower appears untouched and pristine. Our friend,…
Guidance for Muslims living as minorities
An academic recently asked me to reflect on the situation of Muslims who live as minorities and are…
In the Dust of Hind: Scattered Dreams
I still remember the life of my childhood village as vividly as if, in the twilight of evening,…
Change of Time and Reform Thought
The Changing Times and the Thought of Reform: The Reality of Tradition, Emphasis, and Renewal The study of…
The Dominance of Weakness Over the Minds of Muslims
Muslim societies in the present age are living through a deeply complex condition, in which the historical intertwines…
Weakness Over Muslims’ Minds
The Dominance of Weakness over the Minds of Muslims In this era, Islamic societies find themselves in a…
The Importance of Gentle Criticism
Not calling someone bad does not mean there is no fault within them. Refraining from labeling someone as…
Questions & Answers on Community and Society
View all Q&A →Zakāh, niṣāb and social justice
Recently, I wrote an article in Urdu arguing that gold, rather than silver, should be adopted as the standard for determining niṣāb in zakāh. In response, the well-known Qur’an teacher, Dr Farhat Hashmi, forwarded the following question to me: Piyari…
Islam, freedom of religion, and human rights
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I have been asked to write a piece for my local university press & I am confused. I would really appreciate some guidance. They are asking me what a Muslims stance is on “freedom of…
How to teach children about Christmas
Assalamu alaykum Shaykh, I pray you are well. I wanted to thank you sincerely for your Sunday classes; I benefit greatly from them. May Allah reward you abundantly. I am seeking guidance on how to teach children at madrasah about…