The Sound Heart (qalb salīm)
The concept of the qalb salīm, or sound heart, occupies a central place in the Qur’anic understanding of imān, islām and human salvation. It…
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Practices on the days of Dhi l-Hijjah
It is recommended that one give special attention to the day of `Id al-Fitr and the ten days of Dhi l-Hijjah by remembering Allah and glorifying Him. `Abdullah ibn `Abbas reports that the Prophet ﷺ,…
Understanding Bakra Eid and Its Name
Bakra Eid In India, Eid al-Adha is commonly referred to as “Bakra Eid.” In our villages, the fate of the letter ‘qaf’ is often…
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 First Eid in Oxford
There was a time when Eid and even Diwali were celebrated together; Now such is the state that people embrace each other in fear.…
Qiyām al-Layl and Tarāwīḥ
The Question A friend of Professor Muhammad Arshad has raised the following questions: • What is the difference between Qiyām al-Layl and the Tarāwīḥ…
Ibrāhīm عليه السلام and the Philosophical Foundations of the Five Daily Ṣalāh
[This talk, edited and abridged by Sulayman Qadhi, was delivered by *Shaykh Dr Mohammed Akram Nadwi* at his residence in Batley, West Yorkshire, after…
Where Should Women Perform I’tikaf?
The commands and guidance mentioned in the Qur’an and Sunnah are addressed to all Muslims, irrespective of their social class. Every Muslim is subject…
Practices on the days of Dhi l-Hijjah
It is recommended that one give special attention to the day of `Id al-Fitr and the ten days of Dhi l-Hijjah by remembering Allah…
Questions & Answers on Worship
View all Q&A →When arriving at the mosque during a janāzah prayer
What’s the protocol if you attend the mosque to pray and there’s a janazah going on?
Clarification regarding collective rhythmic dhikr gatherings
Salam Shaikh Mohammed Akram Nadwi, I hope you’re doing well, in shā’ Allāh. I would like to gain a better understanding of a religious practice that I was recently asked about brothers in the community who invited people to gather…