On November 15, 2024, in the company of scholars, I had the privilege of visiting the Shrine of Mawlana Jalal al-Din al-Rumi in Konya, Turkey. This historic site, housing the tombs of Rumi (1207–1273) and his companions, including dervishes, scholars, and mystics, serves as a focal point for those seeking to engage with the profound… Continue reading Visit to the Shrine of Mawlana Jalal al-Din al-Rumi in Konya
Turkey Journey 2024 – Day 1
On Thursday evening, I taught a lesson on the commentary of Rasm al-Mufti by the esteemed scholar Ibn Abidin to the students of the Ifta program at Al-Salam Institute. I began by discussing the muftis among the Companions and Tabi’un (may Allah be pleased with them), who relied solely on the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and… Continue reading Turkey Journey 2024 – Day 1
Yusuf and Zulaikha
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم During our studies at Zia-ul-Uloom, we read Jami’s Yusuf and Zulaikha under the guidance of our respected teacher, Maulana Abdul Ali Sahib (may Allah have mercy on him). Jami, born Nuruddin Abdur Rahman (817-898 AH), hailed from a small town in Afghanistan named Jam, hence his title, Jami. A prominent Sufi… Continue reading Yusuf and Zulaikha
Men don’t own women
“The believing men and believing women are supporters of one another. They enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong, establish prayer, give zakat, and obey Allah and His Messenger. Those – Allah will have mercy upon them. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.” (Surat al-tawbah 71) This verse outlines the complementary… Continue reading Men don’t own women
Divine Laws Are Stronger Than Natural Instincts
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