The Quran as the Heart of the Nation
Al-Qurʾān is the very heart of this ummah. When the body weakens, physicians hasten to heal it; when wealth diminishes, it can be replenished;…
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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, in some cases, threats to their lives and properties. These circumstances…
Who Is a Student of Knowledge?
A student of Nadwat al-ʿUlamāʾ once asked me: “Shaykh, who is a ṭālib al-ʿilm (student of knowledge)?” I fell into contemplation. Some questions demand…
Guidance on Conducting with Others
It is mentioned in the book Tanbīh al-ghāfilīn by al-Samarqandī: Yaḥyā ibn Muʿādh said: “Let the portion of a believer from you be three:…
My Heart Is Not Mine
I have called many things my own in life: my books, my dreams, my thoughts, my efforts, and even my sorrows. Yet the more…
The Dangers of Excess in Life
Excessive Watering Turns the Rose Yellow 5/6/2026 CE Man escapes from deficiency towards abundance, only to discover after long striving that abundance itself is…
Message to Shaykh Akram Nadwi
To a Devoted Reader Letter: Peace be upon you, and the mercy and blessings of Allah, respected Shaykh, teacher of teachers… I am writing…
The Third Type of People Who Do Nothing
Our Business Is: To Do No Business There are two kinds of people in the world: those who work and those who watch them…
Reflections on Faith and Unity in Islam
“Whoever does not follow my words is an unbeliever.” The morning of Eid in Mostar was not merely a religious event for me; it…
The Illusion of Leaving a Void After Death
He who believes his death will leave a void that cannot be filled is deluded. How profound is the human ego, and how fragile…
Eagle and Crow: A Life Lesson
The Eagle and the Crow The eagle, with its majesty, strength, lofty flight, and self-respect, holds a unique position among all birds. It is…
The Strength of Inner Unity
The cotton folded upon itself and became a sturdy rope If we wish to seek a metaphor that brings this image closer to human…
The Last Free Man in the World
The butterfly clings to the flower in the garden, yet the flower appears untouched and pristine. Our friend, Yusuf Bhopali, is a truly unique…
Questions & Answers on Spirituality
View all Q&A →Knowing oneself through returning to the Dīn
My student, Abu Hanifah Dilawar, forwarded to me the following question: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuhu, Shaykh. This is a question from a Bangladeshi reader of the Bangla Facebook page who regularly reads your articles. They wrote: “I could…
Seeking help, crowdfunding, and mortgage
Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Shaykh. I pray you are well in sha Allah. I have a question. Can we apply for crowdfunding, or can we raise fund through such platforms once end up in financial hardship? Is it…
The nature of waswasah
Assalamu Alaykum Shaykh, My question is about how Shayatin can adversely impact our lives with their waswasahs? Do all mental health issues, such as overthinking and panic attacks, emerge from waswasah? How can we stop it? Are they signs of…