Practices on the days of Dhi l-Hijjah
It is recommended that one give special attention to the day of `Id al-Fitr and the ten days…
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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Balancing Confidence and Humility in Serving the Dīn
A student’s questions My student, a sincere seeker of knowledge and dedicated teacher, Nilofer Ahmadi, wrote to me: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, dear Ustadh. Please take your time in responding, as I know…
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Preparing for the Questions of the Day of Resurrection
Faith, submission, righteous deeds, piety, benevolence, patience, gratitude, asceticism, humility, contentment, truthfulness, trustworthiness, compassion, encouraging in good deeds…
Desire is desire, not will
During this lockdown period, you are confined to your homes. Madrasahs are not yet open. You wish to…
Shaytan’s Tricks
1. Most people most of the time do not intend to do bad things (crimes and sins, like…
Principles and applications
Both general principles and concrete applications must be learnt together for creation to fulfil its Creator’s purpose. If…
The Standing on the Plain of ʿArafah
Translated by Dr. Abu Zayd Standing in ʿArafah is ṣalāh just as ṭawāf is ṣalāh, for Ḥajj combines…
The Meaning of the Expression InshāʾAllāh
By this link: What is the meaning of the expression inshāʾAllāh? I replied: Can the meaning of this…
Religious emotion and self-knowledge
People often confuse the intensity of an experience or feeling with the reality and authenticity of that experience…
Meaning of Companionship
I need to explain to you the difference between a disciple and a companion. A disciple can only…
How to motivate yourself for study?
Eating is possible but difficult and unpleasant when you have no appetite. Similarly, study is difficult and unpleasant…
The True Meaning of Study
By this link: Something has confounded us and as you are our teacher, can you please remove for…
Ease and Relaxation in Islam
Ease is through hardship. Muslims should be suspicious of any ease which does not involve any effort. The…
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…