Scholarly answers to contemporary and classical questions, grounded in the Islamic tradition.
Recently, I wrote an article in Urdu arguing that gold, rather than silver, should be adopted as the standard for determining niṣāb in zakāh. In response, the well-known Qur’an teacher, Dr Farhat Hashmi, forwarded the following question to me: Piyari…
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته I have been asked to write a piece for my local university press & I am confused. I would really appreciate some guidance. They are asking me what a Muslims stance is on “freedom of…
Assalamu alaykum Shaykh, I pray you are well. I wanted to thank you sincerely for your Sunday classes; I benefit greatly from them. May Allah reward you abundantly. I am seeking guidance on how to teach children at madrasah about…
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…
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…
I am receiving interest income from my bank deposits. Normally, I dispose of this money by giving it to the needy without any intention of seeking reward. I would like to know whether it is permissible for me to use…
Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāh, I have a question regarding parenting and would appreciate some guidance. A Muslim sister had a child with a revert. After the child was born, the father left Islam and returned to Christianity, so the couple…
Dr. Farhat Hashimi, the renowned teacher and preacher, shared the following question from a sister: Assalam A’alaikum, I am a single mother with two children (a 15-year-old son and a 6-year-old daughter) living in a government hostel for over two…
Al-salamu alaykum dear Shaykh, Could you kindly provide a detailed explanation of the theological, ethical, and social dimensions of death and funeral practices in the Islamic tradition?