Between Hadith and Philosophy
By this link: They said: Clarify for us the real difference between ḥadīth and philosophy. I replied: Success from your Lord has drawn close…
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Explore scholarly writings on Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, and contemporary questions examined through the classical tradition
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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…
Non-Muslim Festivals
Muslims have responsibilities that are specific to them as Muslims and responsibilities that they share in common with all human beings. Among the latter…
Sirah/Sunnah: history/pattern; convention/tradition
Obedience, consent, and love There is an obligation to love and obey the Prophet. We know this because it is expressed as an imperative…
Apostasy among Muslims in the UK
The challenge facing Muslim communities Many Muslims and others repeatedly claim that Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world. If there is truth…
Why Study the Sirah?
The Meaning of Being Muslim Muslims, following the meaning of the word muslim, are those who have surrendered and accepted peace with God. If…
Secret marriages
The question of secret marriages Some brothers and sisters have asked me to comment on a practice that is increasingly reported of travelling Muslim…
The virtue of Sabr
First, we must understand the meaning of the word, that is, look at its application in different contexts and situations. After that, we can…
Unity And Solidarity
It was a depressing and distressing experience for me, at a recent visit to a mosque here in the north of the UK, to…
Manners in Islam
Our manners are, after our skin, and then our clothes, the point of contact between us and the world, especially other people. It is…
Don’t waste Ramadan in bickering with your fellow-Muslims
The Prophet, salla-llahu ‘alayhi wa-sallam, said that he was sent to make things easy for the believers. His sunnah for deciding the times of…