In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Introduction They said: “Introduce us to our Lord in a way that brings Him closer to our understanding, without exaggerating or falling short.” I replied: “What a noble request you have made! Your question fills my heart with joy and excitement.” They asked: “Why… Continue reading Knowing the Lord, the Most High
Tafsir of Surah Al-Ikhlas
1. The Greatness of Surah Al-Ikhlas They asked: What is Surah Al-Ikhlas? I replied: It is the greatest Surah that introduces us to our Lord and connects us to Him. It is short in its words and structure but immense in its meanings and implications. This Surah does not neglect or omit any of Allah’s… Continue reading Tafsir of Surah Al-Ikhlas
Does a Lioness Lay Eggs?
1. The Question of Authority They said: It’s a common saying here that the leader is always right, and absolutely infallible. We constantly face this dilemma in our work and jobs. Managers are arrogant, issuing orders marked by foolishness and absurdity, disconnected from reason and wisdom. We are obligated to follow these orders whether we… Continue reading Does a Lioness Lay Eggs?
The Farabri Copy
(A series of articles discussing the authentication of Sahih Al-Bukhari’s attribution to its author, the value of the Farabri copy, and explaining difficult Hadiths from Sahih) — 1. The Benefit of Narrating Hadith Books They asked: What is the benefit of narrating the books of Hadith? I replied: There are many benefits when they are… Continue reading The Farabri Copy
The Meaning of Wealth Being a Trial
Dr. Syeda Hina Fatima from Mumbai is an Arabic language professor, and she is deeply engaged in spreading the teachings of the Qur’an. Recently, she has initiated a campaign to promote entrepreneurship among women. It appears that the Qur’an and Hadith encourage earning lawful wealth. However, the Qur’an also refers to wealth as a *fitnah*… Continue reading The Meaning of Wealth Being a Trial
A New Islamic Educational System
Maulana Abdullah Rizwan hails from Mangalore. Along with modern education, he has also completed his Alimiyyah degree and has pursued a course in Iftaa (Islamic legal verdicts) from the Al-Salam Institute in London/Oxford. He is a dear student of mine. In August 1424 AH, Al-Salam Institute organised an Arabic language training course in Makkah, in… Continue reading A New Islamic Educational System
The Passing of Sheikh Muhammad Ali Al-Sabouni
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم News of His Passing — His Life and Education The Passing of Sheikh Muhammad Ali Al-Sabouni — News of His Passing: We received today (6th of Sha’ban, 1442 AH) the sad news of the passing of our Sheikh, the great Mufassir Muhammad Ali Al-Sabouni. His death has brought sorrow to scholars… Continue reading The Passing of Sheikh Muhammad Ali Al-Sabouni
Introduction
All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all worlds, and may His peace and blessings be upon His Messenger, Muhammad, the truthful and trustworthy, the Seal of the Prophets, the most honorable of the messengers, and upon his family, companions, and all those who follow them with goodness until the Day of Judgment. —… Continue reading Introduction
Between Extremes
(interpreting faith in the world today, discussing gender, identity, culture, politics and contemporary issues in the world today) by: Dr Mohammad Aram Nadwi I don’t think it makes much difference on these issues that Muslims are living as minorities or as majorities. The culture that we confront, and resist is pervasive across the world: Pakistanis… Continue reading Between Extremes
Action must follow faith
Let me begin by qualifying the claim that actions must follow faith, that actions are rewarded rather than faith. First, it is obvious that all people in some situations, and some people in all situations do not have the power or the freedom to act on what they believe. By way of extension we can… Continue reading Action must follow faith