These are the Main Posts on different topics throughout my time here.
Indeed, I hold that most Christians of the present time, whether Europeans (Al-Rum) or Central Asians (Al-Turk), are included in the divine mercy, Allah Most High willing, meaning those in the far lands of Europe and Asia who have not been reached by the prophetic message. For they fall into three categories: 1) One group…
The people of Greater Syria have a beautiful quality, namely that they love the men and women of sacred knowledge. With this merit also comes a shortcoming in that many of them do not become aware of their scholars until after they have passed. Before our tears had yet to dry for our dear brother and teacher, al-Ḥāfiẓ…
UPDATE: The following was printed on the BBC and newspapers across the world: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-22086230 “A video currently circulating on the internet, purporting to show the explosion on 21 March that killed Sheikh Muhammad al-Bouti in a Damascus mosque, raises many questions about the death” Though unconfirmed, this is likely evidence to suggest the government were…
(Taken from Cambridge Islamic Science Seminars (CISS) found here) This statement may come as a surprise for many but the situation in Makkah at the time of the Prophet (SAW) was far worse than any confrontation the EDL may have had with the Prophet (SAW) and the his companions in Makkah. The Prophet (SAW) had to…
When I was in Egypt, I was told that you are not counted Hafiz until you can both recite and write out the whole Qur’an (which is more challenging than you would think as not every word pronounced the same is written the same). Never thought of doing this before though… I think I may give…
Twas said to us ‘be like a bee, Who lightly treads and goes with ease, Who purely gives and so receives.’ In peace he comes, and gently leaves In one of his lessons Sayyidi al-Habib Umar bin Hafiz (may Allah preserve him)[1] called us to reflect upon the following beautiful hadith, narrated by Imam Ahmad on…
This a growing reality in the world, not just amongst non-Muslims. The objectification of women in our society is abhorrent and its consequences are far-reaching. The Everyday Sexism Project is a project designed to confront this growing reality and curb the tide thats coming in. This is a project we really should be supporting, before its too late to reverse. —————————————————————–…
The words of our great teacher: أحب الصالحين ولست منهم لعلي أن أنال بهم شفاعة وأكره من تجارته المعاصي ولو كنا سواء في البضاعة I love the righteous, although I’m not of them Perhaps i shall receive intercession through them And I hate he who deals/trades in sins although we are equal in our trade/product…
I recently stumbled upon the following website: http://bewley.virtualave.net/ . Its a collection of all the translations Sr Aisha Bewley has done on a number of the classical texts (including Ibn Ata’ Illah’s Hikam with commentary by Ibn Ajiba http://bewley.virtualave.net/hikam.html) . There are some incredible works here masha’allah including brilliant translations to the hadith collections – such…
There a few scholars who understand Islam and the West as well as Dr. Sherman Jackson. His insight into the challenges western Muslims face and the remedies he is proposes are not necessarily revolutionary. As you read his works, the thought that most comes to mind is “that’s what I was thinking” as opposed to “aha!”. What…
On the Path of Knowledge 