Orientalism
Orientalism can refer to the whole approach of Western countries to the orient. The orient usually means the…
Contemporary Issues
This topic addresses the questions modern Muslims face, from living as a minority to the isolation of a connected age. Shaykh Akram Nadwi brings the resources of the tradition to bear on present-day concerns without reducing them to easy answers. The articles aim to think clearly about the times we live in while staying rooted in enduring sources.
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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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The Intellectual Decline of the Educated Class
Although the intellectual, cultural and ideological atmosphere of the modern age may appear bright on the surface, a…
Why Has the Culture of Questioning and Critical Thinking Receded in the Arab and Islamic World?
It is neither surprising nor unnatural that great civilisations are founded upon the shoulders of questioning, nor that…
Why?
One of the great truths of human history is that questioning and research are the very factors that…
Shari’ah and Its Contemporary Challenges: Maqasid al-Shari’ah, Din and Dunya, and the Boundaries of Religious Authority
This essay explores the contemporary challenges facing Islamic law (Shari’ah), particularly focusing on the concepts of Maqasid al-Shari’ah…
In the Time of Tribulation and Betrayal: A Cry of the Soul and a Plea of the Heart
In a time when blaring headlines have drowned out silent truths, and in a world where images blur…
Fulfil Your Covenant, If You Are True to It
You said: “The sacred land belongs only to those who water it with pure blood—those who do not…
Do not rejoice, O Palestinians!
Israeli prisoners were released, and their families rejoiced. Their companions and loved ones celebrated their freedom with great…
Scientific Evidence
People frequently use the term “scientific evidence,” but its meaning is often ambiguous and poorly defined. In fact,…
Islamic Propagation: Not the Result of Theoretical Dominance
Category: Current Affairs Source: DrAkramNadwi Telegram Date of post: 2024-01-11 Disclaimer: This article was translated by AI. For…
The Puzzling Mind: A Call to Contemplative Inquiry
The natural world and all its phenomena present themselves as intricate puzzles, each requiring contemplation and understanding. To…
Human Ideologies
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Various secular ideologies, in their different forms…
Questions & Answers on Contemporary Issues
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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…
Understanding the signs of the end times
Salam Shaikh Mohammed Akram Nadwi, I hope you’re doing well, in shā’ Allāh. For some time, I’ve been reflecting on the signs of the end times—particularly the prophecies that our beloved Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ foretold regarding the wars and conflicts…