Islam is not merely a religious system or a collection of rituals and acts of worship, but a comprehensive, divinely-revealed code of life that, in the light of revelation, provides guidance to man in every aspect of his individual, social and spiritual existence. Its foundation rests upon the Noble Qurʾān—the direct speech of the Lord… Continue reading Dīn, Opinion and School of Thought
The Prophets and the Philosophers
They said: We study the views and doctrines of the philosophers, and their brilliance captivates us, their subtleties astonish us, and we almost feel a sense of delight at their call to respect the intellect, liberate the will, cast aside blind following, rebel against every certainty, and question every given—until it seems to us that… Continue reading The Prophets and the Philosophers
Nurturing Writing Instinct and Intellectual Awareness in the Students of Nadwat al-ʿUlamāʾ
The Arabic language, ever since its light first shone upon the land of India, was never merely an instrument for speech or writing. It has always been something deeper, more profound in impact, and higher in status in the hearts of its people. It was—and still remains—a living inheritance, passed down as one would pass… Continue reading Nurturing Writing Instinct and Intellectual Awareness in the Students of Nadwat al-ʿUlamāʾ
The Serious and Honest Pursuit of Truth
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Research is the serious and honest endeavour to attain truth and correctness. It is precisely this quality that distinguishes the human being from other creatures and becomes the very evidence of his dignity and nobility. Every person ought to adopt the path of research in every affair of his life. To… Continue reading The Serious and Honest Pursuit of Truth
The Value of Time in the Life of Students
Time is universally acknowledged as the most precious and irreplaceable resource available to humankind. Unlike material possessions or financial assets, which may be lost and subsequently regained, time is permanently beyond retrieval. For students entering higher education, particularly those transitioning from the school and family to the domain of independence, an acute understanding of time’s… Continue reading The Value of Time in the Life of Students
Between Soundness and Truthfulness
The evening was pleasant, the air still, save for a gentle breeze slipping through the windows of the sitting room, brushing our faces, and instilling in the soul a sense of calm. We, a small group of companions, had gathered in that old room to which we would retreat whenever the busyness of the day… Continue reading Between Soundness and Truthfulness
Integral to the Islamic conception of death is the conscientious fulfilment of financial obligations, particularly the settling of debts.
Integral to the Islamic conception of death is the conscientious fulfilment of financial obligations, particularly the settling of debts. Islam’s emphasis on justice extends beyond life, recognising that unsettled debts can impede the spiritual well-being of the deceased in the hereafter. It is for this reason that the repayment of debts and the settlement of… Continue reading Integral to the Islamic conception of death is the conscientious fulfilment of financial obligations, particularly the settling of debts.
The Punishment of the Treason of Banu Qurayzah
Introduction The incident of the punishment of the Jewish tribe of Banu Qurayzah, in the immediate aftermath of the Battle of the Trench in 627 CE, is among the most debated, emotive, and frequently misunderstood events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is often cited by Islam-haters as an example of religious… Continue reading The Punishment of the Treason of Banu Qurayzah
Insurance
Insurance, in its various forms and manifestations, has become a conspicuous hallmark of our age. Hardly does a person take a step in his life but that he encircles it with some layer of insurance: health insurance, life insurance, property insurance, accident insurance—even insurance for companies that themselves issue insurance policies! It is as though… Continue reading Insurance
Some Verses of Akhtal
The poetry of Akhtal stands as a monument to that golden treasury of the Arabic language in which the depths of the human heart, the transience of life, and the cold indifference of time appear with all their beauty and bitterness. Akhtal, known in the canon of Arabic poetry as Ghiyath ibn Ghawth, belongs to… Continue reading Some Verses of Akhtal