Trust in Yourself Over External Supports
Belief in Your Wings A Counsel for Students of Islamic Sciences “A bird perched on a tree branch never fears the branch breaking, for…
Spirituality
Spirituality, in this tradition, is the inward dimension of a faith lived outwardly. This large collection gathers Shaykh Akram Nadwi’s writing on the heart, sincerity, restraint, and the ordinary struggles of the soul. The articles keep the inner life tied to knowledge and conduct, treating spiritual growth as inseparable from how a person thinks and behaves.
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Balancing Confidence and Humility in Serving the Dīn
A student’s questions My student, a sincere seeker of knowledge and dedicated teacher, Nilofer Ahmadi, wrote to me: Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, dear Ustadh. Please take your time in responding, as I know…
In This Temporary World: Trust in Your Wings
An Advice to Students of Islamic Knowledge “A bird sitting on a tree branch is never afraid of the branch breaking, because its trust…
Understanding ‘Abdiyyah’ by Ibn Taymiyyah
“Servitude” by Ibn Taymiyyah Authored The book “Servitude” by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah stands as one of the most significant Islamic works addressing the…
Servitude: Ibn Taymiyyah on Worship and Human Existence
The treatise Al-‘Ubūdiyyah (Servitude) by Ibn Taymiyyah is regarded as one of the most important Islamic works to address the concept of worship and…
The Essence of Humility and Knowledge
O Dust Particle One day, the Caliph Harun al-Rashid invited the esteemed blind scholar, Abu Muawiyah Muhammad ibn Khazim (may Allah have mercy on…
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,…
Clarifying Misunderstandings About ‘Turki’
What is “Turki”? I am often puzzled by how misconceptions form in people’s minds and then grow until they seem like undeniable truths, immune…
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…
Bring Me Someone Who Has Himself Fallen from a Roof
The tales of Khwaja Nasiruddin are peculiar. At first glance, they provoke laughter, but if one pauses to reflect, it becomes evident that the…
In the Dust of Hind: Scattered Dreams
I still remember the life of my childhood village as vividly as if, in the twilight of evening, an old lamp were suddenly lit…
A Tribute to Turki
I Remember You, Turki! I remembered you, Turki, and how often does a person find memories of certain friends knocking at their heart unexpectedly,…
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…
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…