Two questions about the Dictionary of women scholars
Two questions have often been put to me since the publication in Arabic of al-Wafa’ bi asma’ al nisa’ (Biographical dictionary of women narrators…
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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…
Three questions related to the on-going pandemic
Being vaccinated while fasting: I have been asked about whether it is lawful to take the covid-19 vaccine while fasting. For some people, the…
The Ulama and Covid-19 vaccine
Translated by Syed Huzaifah Ali Nadwi, Cambridge In the last few days, there has been an increase in the number of inquiries and fatwas…
Why are the writings of the scholars unread? Address to the students of Madrasas (Islamic institutions)
There was a long period in human history when the writings of scholars were popular in every class because they were the best examples…
The worst stupidity
They asked: What is the worst stupidity? I replied: It is to associate with Allah. The polytheists are many types, but the inception is…
When I had to reverse my car
There is a large population of South Asian Muslims in East London. Situated near Whitechapel station is the London Muslim Centre. I have taught…
The Most Ridiculous Question
They asked: To atheists, we affirm the existence of God and point to the causes of everything, and then to the causes of those…
The evil eye
A question was put to me by the well known Quranic scholar, Ustādh Nouman Ali Khan about the truth of the evil eye. The…
Practices on the days of Dhi l-Hijjah
It is recommended that one give special attention to the day of `Id al-Fitr and the ten days of Dhi l-Hijjah by remembering Allah…
Questioning Your Studentship
Today (5th July, 2020) is the last day of this academic year at Al-Salam Institute. God willing, we will meet again in October. Just…