Equality and Respect in Human Dignity
From earliest childhood we kept hearing that “the five fingers are not equal.” The proverb was for us a self-evident truth; to doubt it…
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Guidance for Muslims living as minorities
An academic recently asked me to reflect on the situation of Muslims who live as minorities and are exposed to systemic injustices, marginalization, and, in some cases, threats to their lives and properties. These circumstances…
Reflections on Friendship and Learning at Nadwa
At times I find myself upon the playing-field. Our earnestness with regard to games was itself a matter worthy of record. Any sport in…
If Only Cameras and Loudspeakers Had Remained Forbidden
Yesterday I received a question from a student at a madrasa. He asked for my opinion about a recently published book. The book dealt…
The Harm of Gossip and Its Impact
Munīr, the client of al-Faḍl b. Abī ʿAyyāsh, relates: “I was sitting with Wahb b. Munabbih when a man arrived and said, ‘I passed…
From Oxford to Sheffield: A Day of Faith, Unity, and Intellectual Fellowship
Some journeys may appear short, yet they return carrying within them many memories, encounters, thoughts, and emotions. A person travels from one city to…
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 dimensions of the individual personality. By…
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 Study While examining the contemporary religious…
Message to Shaykh Akram Nadwi
To a Devoted Reader Letter: Peace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah, respected Shaykh, teacher of teachers… I am writing…
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 work and those who watch them…
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 of the letter ‘qaf’ is often…
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, Yusuf Bhopali, is a truly unique…
Guidance for Muslims living as minorities
An academic recently asked me to reflect on the situation of Muslims who live as minorities and are exposed to systemic injustices, marginalization, and,…
Questions & Answers on Community and Society
View all Q&A →Islamic Ruling on Housing and Bank Financing
My name is Muḥammad Aslam Waṣī. I reside in the lowest part of my house where I have opened a shop, while my wife has set up a ladies’ salon. Because of these two businesses it has become very difficult…
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…