Sahih Muslim
The two most sound books of hadith are Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, both of which have always…
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Exalting God and His Messenger
Al-Salam Institute arranged a retreat for its students in the city of Leicester, United Kingdom, from 26–29 Shaʿbān…
What is History?
The discipline of history is among those foundational sciences without which it is difficult to regard anyone as…
The Tale of the Fox’s Tail is False
One day I was giving a lesson to my students. The topic was envy (ḥasad), and I wanted…
Finding presence in prayer and assurance of guidance
A student of Al-Salam Institute, asked two questions, both of which are answered below consecutively: First question: Assalamu…
Principles of Discussion
The fundamental principle of research and scholarly discourse is to understand correctly the relationship between language and meaning.…
Learn to Walk Alone
A Counsel to the Students of Al-Salam Institute You are among the fortunate ones who have been blessed…
Standard
A mi‘yār is a defined measure, an agreed-upon principle, or an established point of reference against which other…
The Light of Verification and the Defeat of Speculation
Verification (taḥqīq) is that refined and precious faculty of human consciousness through which civilisations progress and attain excellence.…
The Light of Research and the Defeat of Speculation
Research is the noble and invaluable faculty of human consciousness through which civilisations progress and attain excellence. It…