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Belief
Who Is Free from Disbelief (Kufr)?
A position for an imam became vacant at a mosque here in England, so the mosque trustees engaged one of our friends to serve. For some time he led the prayers, taught the children, and delivered talks. When the mosque’s governing council became satisfied with his abilities, they asked him…
Trust in Yourself Over External Supports
Belief in Your Wings A Counsel for Students of Islamic Sciences “A bird perched on a tree branch never fears the branch breaking, for…
In This Temporary World: Trust in Your Wings
An Advice to Students of Islamic Knowledge “A bird sitting on a tree branch is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust…
Understanding Quranic Verses: A New Perspective
Clear Verses: Misunderstood in Their True Essence Author: Maulana Muhammad Inayatullah Asad Subhani Maulana Muhammad Inayatullah Asad Subhani is counted among the distinguished scholars…
Understanding ‘Abdiyyah’ by Ibn Taymiyyah
“Servitude” by Ibn Taymiyyah Authored The book “Servitude” by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah stands as one of the most significant Islamic works addressing the…
Servitude: Ibn Taymiyyah on Worship and Human Existence
The treatise Al-‘Ubūdiyyah (Servitude) by Ibn Taymiyyah is regarded as one of the most important Islamic works to address the concept of worship and…
The Essence of Humility and Knowledge
O Dust Particle One day, the Caliph Harun al-Rashid invited the esteemed blind scholar, Abu Muawiyah Muhammad ibn Khazim (may Allah have mercy on…
Guidance for Muslims living as minorities
An academic recently asked me to reflect on the situation of Muslims who live as minorities and are exposed to systemic injustices, marginalization, and,…
Clarifying Misunderstandings About ‘Turki’
What is “Turki”? I am often puzzled by how misconceptions form in people’s minds and then grow until they seem like undeniable truths, immune…
Hanafi Silence Behind the Imam Explained
The Hanafi Conception of Silence Behind the Imam Question by Zubair Chothia, Batley: Regarding the issue of the muqtadī reciting behind the imam, I…