The Quran as the Heart of the Nation
Al-Qurʾān is the very heart of this ummah. When the body weakens, physicians hasten to heal it; when…
Spirituality
Spirituality, in this tradition, is the inward dimension of a faith lived outwardly. This large collection gathers Shaykh Akram Nadwi’s writing on the heart, sincerity, restraint, and the ordinary struggles of the soul. The articles keep the inner life tied to knowledge and conduct, treating spiritual growth as inseparable from how a person thinks and behaves.
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Reminder: Do not praise yourself
Do not exalt yourself, for there is no servant whose record is free of both good deeds and sins. All sins arise from the stirrings of the soul and the following of its desires, whilst…
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Who Is a Student of Knowledge?
A student of Nadwat al-ʿUlamāʾ once asked me: “Shaykh, who is a ṭālib al-ʿilm (student of knowledge)?” I…
Guidance on Conducting with Others
It is mentioned in the book Tanbīh al-ghāfilīn by al-Samarqandī: Yaḥyā ibn Muʿādh said: “Let the portion of…
My Heart Is Not Mine
I have called many things my own in life: my books, my dreams, my thoughts, my efforts, and…
The Dangers of Excess in Life
Excessive Watering Turns the Rose Yellow 5/6/2026 CE Man escapes from deficiency towards abundance, only to discover after…
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…
Reflections on Faith and Unity in Islam
“Whoever does not follow my words is an unbeliever.” The morning of Eid in Mostar was not merely…
The Illusion of Leaving a Void After Death
He who believes his death will leave a void that cannot be filled is deluded. How profound is…
Eagle and Crow: A Life Lesson
The Eagle and the Crow The eagle, with its majesty, strength, lofty flight, and self-respect, holds a unique…
The Strength of Inner Unity
The cotton folded upon itself and became a sturdy rope If we wish to seek a metaphor that…
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,…
Questions & Answers on Spirituality
View all Q&A →Knowing oneself through returning to the Dīn
My student, Abu Hanifah Dilawar, forwarded to me the following question: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuhu, Shaykh. This is a question from a Bangladeshi reader of the Bangla Facebook page who regularly reads your articles. They wrote: “I could…
Seeking help, crowdfunding, and mortgage
Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Shaykh. I pray you are well in sha Allah. I have a question. Can we apply for crowdfunding, or can we raise fund through such platforms once end up in financial hardship? Is it…
The nature of waswasah
Assalamu Alaykum Shaykh, My question is about how Shayatin can adversely impact our lives with their waswasahs? Do all mental health issues, such as overthinking and panic attacks, emerge from waswasah? How can we stop it? Are they signs of…