Who Is Free from Disbelief (Kufr)?
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Different Approaches to Teaching Arabic Language
The debate within Nadwat al-ʿUlamāʾ Among the pedagogical questions that have occupied the educational mind of Nadwat al-ʿUlamāʾ, and have provoked a profound scholarly…
The Educational Institution Where the Questioner Is Hunted
The relationship between education and questioning is much like that between a lamp and its light. If a lamp exists but gives no light,…
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 7
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim We set out at eight o’clock, with the breaking of morning, towards Srebrenica. Two coaches carried us, cutting through the mountains of Bosnia…
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 2
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim A Morning of Tafsir I woke for the Fajr prayer weighed down by fatigue. After praying, I let myself rest a short while,…
Bosnia Journey 2026 — Day 1
Bismillahir-Rahmanir-Rahim This is my second journey to Bosnia. I had shared memories of the first journey in six articles, recording what I saw of…
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Weakness Over Muslims’ Minds
The Dominance of Weakness over the Minds of Muslims In this era, Islamic societies find themselves in a highly complex situation where historical and…
The Tyranny of Popularity or the Sovereignty of Reason
This discourse is not confined to the personal stance of an individual but pertains to the fundamental principle of human civilization upon which the…
Methodology in Islamic Research and Fatwa Writing
Peace be upon you, Sheikh. This is Hameem. Following up on yesterday’s question—what is your methodology for researching a topic? The question of methodological…
The Importance of Gentle Criticism
Not calling someone bad does not mean there is no fault within them. Refraining from labeling someone as a “liar” does not imply endorsement…
Arabic Literary Criticism in the First Four Centuries
The book “The History of Arabic Literary Criticism from the First to the Fourth Century Hijri” is a scholarly work that significantly contributes to…
Do not deny Shaykh Yūnus (raḥimahullāh)
Where are those intoxications of the night’s wine? Rise now—for the delight of the dawn’s sleep is gone. O claimant! Your haste evokes both…
Reflections on a Memorable Visit to Nadwatul Ulama
Special Acknowledgment During the brief period from April 4 to April 9, 2026, my stay at Nadwatul Ulama, though short in duration, was abundant…
Mobile Phone Ban: Nadwa to UK
Mobile Phone Ban: From Nadwa to Britain The decision by Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow, to impose a ban on the use of mobile phones by…
The Voice of ‘Qala Allah’
Every seeker of truth who traverses the madrasas and spiritual retreats of the Indian subcontinent often finds themselves engulfed in a strange melancholy and…
The Spiritually Uplifting Journey to Rae Bareli
The longing of us humble ones for your abode Wednesday, the 8th of April, dawned with a gentle and clear sensation. The air in…
Introduction to Arabic Sciences
Praise All praise is due to Allah, who has honored the Arabic sciences and made them the key to understanding His noble Book and…
Various Encounters
During my stay at Nadwatul Ulama from April 4 to 9, 2026, I was blessed with the opportunity to meet numerous scholarly and intellectual…