Introduction to Philosophy for Students
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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…
If Only Cameras and Loudspeakers Had Remained Forbidden
Yesterday I received a question from a student at a madrasa. He asked for my opinion about a recently published book. The book dealt…
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.…
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,…
Lost Souls in a Tumultuous Era
In this era, humanity is inundated with sounds unheard by its ancestors for centuries: the clamor of metal in motion, the hum of machines…
Isolation in the Age of Communication
Isolation in the Age of Connectivity How often does modern man boast of his ability to shorten distances, bring nations closer, and facilitate communication…
Religious Freedom and Human Rights Discussion
Religious Freedom and Human Rights: A Contemporary Cultural Perspective In contemporary intellectual and legal discussions, the relationship between religious freedom and human rights is…
The Dominance of Weakness Over the Minds of Muslims
Muslim societies in the present age are living through a deeply complex condition, in which the historical intertwines with the intellectual, and the political…
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…
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…
Nadwah: Engaging with the Modern Era
A meeting of the Majlis-e-Shura (Advisory Council) of Nadwatul Ulama was scheduled for 5th April 2026. I arrived in Lucknow a day earlier and…
Questions & Answers on Contemporary Issues
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السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I have been asked to write a piece for my local university press & I am confused. I would really appreciate some guidance. They are asking me what a Muslims stance is on “freedom of…
Understanding the signs of the end times
Salam Shaikh Mohammed Akram Nadwi, I hope you’re doing well, in shā’ Allāh. For some time, I’ve been reflecting on the signs of the end times—particularly the prophecies that our beloved Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ foretold regarding the wars and conflicts…