Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim We took our breakfast at the hotel restaurant at our leisure and in peace. The sun had begun to spread its gentle rays over the city of Mostar, entering through the windows softly, as if it were waking the place with a quiet awakening, without any violence. The people in the restaurant were between… Continue reading Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 6
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 5
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim Sheikh Abu Talib, who had come from America, led us in the Eid prayer at half past six in the morning. There was a quality in his takbir that awoke in the soul meanings of peace and reverence, and a dignity in his presence that belongs to scholars who combined knowledge with purity of… Continue reading Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 5
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 a religious event for me; it was an intellectual and spiritual experience that awakened long-dormant questions within my heart. This city, once engulfed in the flames of war, still lives with its scars. Its bridges were broken,… Continue reading Reflections on Faith and Unity in Islam
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 4
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim We took our breakfast at the hotel restaurant at our leisure and in peace, but mingled in our souls a shade of hesitation and confusion: should we fast on the Day of Arafah, hoping for its immense virtue and ample reward, or should we take the dispensation Allah has granted His travelling servants and… Continue reading Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 4
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 3
Pliva Waterfall (This lesson, on the Qur'anic vision of Ibrahim ﷺ and the vow of the wife of Imran, is continued from our previous study session.) That morning, I continued my lesson, reflecting on the vision of Ibrahim ﷺ when he was commanded to sacrifice his son Ismail, alongside the vow of the wife of… Continue reading Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 3
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 2
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim I awoke for the Fajr prayer, weighed down by fatigue that compelled me to perform the prayer and then surrender to a brief rest, as if the body had grown narrow with what it had borne in the previous days, and wished to claim for itself an hour of stillness. When the sun had… Continue reading Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 2
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 the human ego, and how fragile it is before the passage of time! We live our long lives secretly believing, though we dare not admit it, that the world revolves around our footsteps, that homes are illuminated… Continue reading The Illusion of Leaving a Void After Death
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 1
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim This is my second journey to Bosnia. I had previously shared memories of the first journey in six articles, recording what I saw of the country's conditions, the people I met, and the impressions the journey left in me — impressions whose traces remain to this day. A person does not return to a… Continue reading Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 1
Tribute to Maulana Shafiq Rahman Nadwi
A Radiant Beacon of Knowledge and a Sincere Mentor A Radiant Beacon of Knowledge and a Sincere Mentor I had documented a brief biography of the esteemed teacher, Maulana Shafiqur Rahman Nadwi, may Allah have mercy on him, in my book “Al-Jami’ Al-Mu’in.” Now, his proud son, the writer and poet Mr. Tariq Shafiq Nadwi,… Continue reading Tribute to Maulana Shafiq Rahman Nadwi
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 position among all birds. It is regarded as the king of the skies, with a keen gaze, powerful flight, and dignified demeanor. On the other hand, the crow is a noisy bird, often engaged in annoying others.… Continue reading Eagle and Crow: A Life Lesson