When I had to reverse my car
There is a large population of South Asian Muslims in East London. Situated near Whitechapel station is the London Muslim Centre. I have taught…
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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…
Coping with the Covid-19 outbreak
Covid-19 is spreading at great speed throughout the human population of the world. While Europe and the USA are reporting the highest number of…
Funeral Rites for Those Who Died of Coronavirus
Some community workers have put to me some questions concerning those who have died as a result of infection by the coronavirus: Your question:…
Settling disputes between Muslims in the UK
The primary function of courts in any jurisdiction, Islamic or otherwise, is to settle disputes according to rules that both disputing parties know and…
The role of `ulama’
The fact is that the `ulama’ are not a respected group in society. The respect that they are given is primarily sentimental because of…
How to engage with what is happening in our time
I generally avoid commenting on political issues, because in my experience doing so only serves to complicate and multiply the weaknesses of my fellow…
Presenting Islam without deception
Allah has commanded presenting the religion to non-Muslims in a good way, that is to say, with patient courtesy and kindness, and by every…
Wisdom, Good Instruction and Argument
By this link: What is the meaning of the verse: “Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue…
A Meeting with Maulana Muhammad Tariq Jameel
Translated by Syed Huzaifah Ali Nadwi, Cambridge On Sunday, July 29th 2018, I had the chance to meet the very well-known speaker Maulana Muhammad…
Be answerable for your tongues
I would remind my brothers and sisters in Islam – those who support me in some degree or agree with me in some ways,…
To my friends, supporters and well wishers
While I am grateful to you for your kindness and good intentions in defending me, on the internet and on social media, from those…
Reflection on Education
In this book, a Muslim scholar who has dedicated a lifetime to teaching in an Islamic madrasa reflects on the different, contending styles of…
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…