In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate The Foundation of Natural and Divine Laws Natural laws, like those governing gravity, heat, and motion, are stable foundations that control the cosmic phenomena. These scientific and logical principles ensure the balance and continuity of life. Similarly, the divine laws brought by the prophets,… Continue reading Divine Laws Are Stronger Than Natural Instincts
The Book “Qawaid al-Lugha al-Arabiya” (Arabic Grammar Rules)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate The Book “Qawaid al-Lugha al-Arabiya” (Arabic Grammar Rules) Introduction The book Qawaid al-Lugha al-Arabiya (Arabic Grammar Rules) is one of those works whose impact is unforgettable. This book was part of the Arabic curriculum in the second year at the Maulana Azad Educational Center.… Continue reading The Book “Qawaid al-Lugha al-Arabiya” (Arabic Grammar Rules)
Fishing Adventures
Childhood Memories of Fishing When ponds and pits were filled with water, villagers would fish with rods, and after hours of trying, only a few fish would be caught. In my childhood, I too enjoyed fishing with a rod; it was a way to pass time with friends. In winter, when water levels were low,… Continue reading Fishing Adventures
Human Ideologies
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Various secular ideologies, in their different forms and colors, have emerged as prominent philosophical and intellectual systems in the modern world. These ideologies attempt to explain social, political, and economic phenomena based on incomplete observations, quasi-scientific experiments, and misleading generalizations. These ideologies, however, lack… Continue reading Human Ideologies
Mawlana Maqbool Ahmad Mazahiri
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate — “Those whom we sought in the heavens and the earth, turned out to be among the inhabitants of my own heart’s darkness.” Mawlana Maqbool Ahmad Mazahiri is a man of understanding, good nature, and compassion. He possesses a natural spontaneity, always ready to… Continue reading Mawlana Maqbool Ahmad Mazahiri
Investigating the Kunya (Honorific Title) of Imam al-Bukhari
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate — A question was sent to me by a budding researcher, Abu Sufyan al-Nadwi (may Allah increase him in knowledge): “Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. I searched for the reason behind Imam al-Bukhari’s kunya ‘Abu Abdullah’ but… Continue reading Investigating the Kunya (Honorific Title) of Imam al-Bukhari
Reforming the Traditional Approach to Ifta
Dr. Mohammed Akram Nadwi Bismillah Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem Key Points from the Lecture Delivered on October 26, 2024, in the Madrasa Discourses Program Note: These points are derived from my book Al-Mu’tamad fi Usul al-Fatwa, so no specific references are provided here. For detailed discussion, please refer to the original book. Time and Place Time and… Continue reading Reforming the Traditional Approach to Ifta
Ustadh al-Asatidhah Hazrat Mawlana Muhammad Salim Qasimi (May Allah Have Mercy Upon Him)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful I received a message from the respected Shahnawaz Badr Qasimi Sahab. He informed me that a collection of articles and reflections on the life and services of our esteemed teacher, Ustadh al-Asatidhah Hazrat Mawlana Muhammad Salim Qasimi (may Allah have mercy on him), written… Continue reading Ustadh al-Asatidhah Hazrat Mawlana Muhammad Salim Qasimi (May Allah Have Mercy Upon Him)
Maqasid al-Shari`ah
A thoughtful reflection on ‘preservation of the religion’ The maqasid al-shari`ah are intellectual abstractions of general principles from particular, historical rulings in Islamic jurisprudence. The mental operation involved in such abstraction consists of taking an element or aspect of several events or phenomena out of their particular contexts, and giving that element or aspect a… Continue reading Maqasid al-Shari`ah
I Am With You
A Message to Muslims, Arabs and Non-Arabs Translated by: Celsabil Hadj-Cherif The cry went up, saying: “The rider has fallen,” and the uproar reached its peak, filling the world from its furthest ends. The noise spread far and wide when it was said: Indeed, a man is but a wretched servant, but the one who… Continue reading I Am With You