Scholarly answers to contemporary and classical questions, grounded in the Islamic tradition.
wa ʿalaykum al-salām wa raḥmat Allāh wa barakātuhu! I am delighted to learn that you are engaging with the Kulliyāt-i Iqbāl. The study of Iqbāl is not merely the enjoyment of a poet’s verses; rather, it is entry into a…
This question is extremely important and worthy of reflection. In truth, this confusion is not restricted to you alone; many of those who occupy themselves with the science of ḥadīth—scholars as well as students—become entangled in this very problem. The…
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…
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 Alaikum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh Sidi Shaykh Akram I pray this message finds you in good health and I ask Allah SWT to shower you with His favours in both worlds. Beloved Shaykh this is your student Jawed Tarin…
Balancing Confidence and Humility in Serving the Dīn
As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh, I am a regular reader and follower of your articles on the Bangla Facebook page. I have a strong desire to learn dīn and acquire proper Islamic knowledge. Before marriage, I studied in the…
A student of Al-Salam Institute, asked two questions, both of which are answered below consecutively: First question: Assalamu alaikum ya Sheikh Akram, I…
Dr. Badruddin from India sent me the following message: Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah, I hope this message finds you well. I have been regularly following your insightful, scholarly, and thought-provoking write-ups on your channel. Recently, I went through your posts…
Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullah Sheikh, I pray this message finds you well. I had a question and was seeking your guidance on a matter. My daughter lives in the USA, she is currently in the job market and is interviewing…