The Garden of The Hadith Scholars
Originally written in Persian, The Garden of the Hadith scholars was translated into Arabic by Mohammad Akram Nadwi.…
Books
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Usul al-Shashi
Usul al-Shashi is a well-known compendium on the principles of Islamic jurisprudence according to the Hanafi school. Despite…
Madrasah Life: A Student’s Life at Nadwat al-Ulama
This book, authored by Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi provides a unique insight into his daily routine as a…
Ibn Hazm on the lawfulness of women attending prayers in the mosque
Concerns with artificial limits being placed on a women’s right to participate in the activities of a believer…
Journey to Andalus
Following in the tradition of the great travel writers of the past, such as Ibn Battuta, Evliya Celebi…
Lessons Learned: Treasures from Nadwah’s Sages
I joined Nadwat al-ʿUlamāʾ and felt as if I had been raised from the dusty ground to the…
Foundation to Hadith Science
This primer on understanding and studying hadith was authored by Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi after the realization that…
Shaykh Abu al-Hasan Ali Nadwi: His Life & Work
A biography of Shaykh Abu al-Hasan Ali Nadwi, his life, work, and lasting legacy.
Al-Muhaddithat: The Women Scholars in Islam
A landmark study of the women scholars of hadith across Islamic history.
Abu Hanifah: His Life, Legal Method & Legacy
A concise portrait of the Prophet as teacher, guide, and model of character, drawn from the Prophetic tradition.