Can I Earn a Profit by Arranging Sadaqah Goats? Islamic Ruling Explained
Question:Assalaam Alaikum wrwb.I arrange a lot of goat sadaqahs for people in Kenya. Can I make a small profit for myself, as I…
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Raising an Autistic Child Who Loves Allah: A Compassionate Approach to Salah
My son is 9 years old and has been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. He can speak and do lots of things normally,…
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Who Has the Right to Decide Who Is a Deobandi? A Debate Beyond Imam Mahdi
The day before yesterday, in response to a question, I wrote an article entitled “The Deobandi School of Thought and the Coming of…
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Remembering Mawlana Muhammad Inam ul Hasan R.A: A Life of Humility, Sincerity and Deep Spiritual Influence
Question Peace be upon you, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. During our discussion regarding your deeply moving article, “A Luminous…
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Shibli Nomani’s Aesthetic Vision: The Scholar Who Taught Urdu Literature How to Feel Beauty
Question: I am a student of Nadwat al-‘Ulama. I often hear you speak about the extraordinary greatness of Shibli Nomani. I would like…
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Remembering Maulana Muhammad Ahmad Pratapgarhi: A Saint of Love, Simplicity, and Spiritual Light
At this moment I am on a plane, travelling from England to Turkey to attend a conference. I was occupied with some academic…
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How Parents Should Respond When Their Child Leaves Islam: A Compassionate and Practical Guide
Question:A sister has asked to post this about her situation:My adult son has left Islam completely now (was struggling with Islam since teens)…
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Marriage in Islam: Clear Guidance for Young Muslims in Today’s World
Our respected student from America, Mr. Ali Rasool, has asked the following: Teacher, could you write some guidance for young men and women…
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The Qur’anic Identity: Vicegerency, the Sacred Trust, and the Journey of Self-Purification
The question “Who am I?” cannot be meaningfully addressed within the confines of a purely worldly or material framework. The Qur’an consistently reorients…
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Nadwatul Ulama at a Crossroads: Tradition, Renewal and the Vision
A meeting of the Majlis-e-Shura (Advisory Council) of Nadwatul Ulama was scheduled for 5th April 2026. I arrived in Lucknow a day earlier…
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The Danger of Intellectual Laziness: A Thought-Provoking Reflection on Blind Imitation and True Knowledge
It is said that in a certain city there lived a scholar whose reputation for knowledge far exceeded his actual knowledge. At the…
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How to Explain a Misunderstood Hadith About Jews and Christians to Children in Islam
Dear respected Shaykh, I hope you are well, I need your advice on a matter please.My 14 year old daughter was asked a…
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Life, Death, and the Fleeting Journey Between Hope and Reality
What is life but a fleeting moment between dawn and sunset: it begins with a cry and ends in silence, passing like a…
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Why the Prophet ﷺ Abandoned Iʿtikāf One Year: Lessons from a Hadith in Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim
Question:Assalamoalaykum Shaikh, May Allah bless you and preserve you. I have a quick question regarding the hadith in Muslim as to why prophet…
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Paying Service Charges with Interest and Insurance for Housing: An Islamic Ruling
Question:Assalamualaykum Warahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh Shaykh,I hope you are well Shaykh and in the best of health. I have benefited enormously from your thinking…
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Moonsighting: A Means to an End, Not a Source of Division in Islam
The determination of the beginning and end of Ramadan represents one of the most prominent expressions of collective religious life in Islam. These…
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Is Zakat Payable on Land Bought for Children’s Future Needs?
QuestionAssalamualaikum sheikh, I have a query, kindly adviceA friend who is settled abroad, has bought a piece of land in Pakistan ,with her…
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Is It Permissible for a Muslim to Attend Church Funeral ?
QuestionAssalamu alaikumDear Shaykh AkramMy dear elderly neighbour passed away yesterday and I’ve been invited to the church funeral. Please can you advise as…
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Discipleship vs Companionship: The Prophetic Model of Knowledge, Authority, and Moral Responsibility
The distinction between a disciple and a companion is not merely terminological, but reflects two fundamentally different conceptions of knowledge, authority, and moral…
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A Letter on Humility, Intention, and Islamic Balance
A Letter to Mohammad Ahmad KhanSon of the respected Qur’anic teacher, Mrs Sehrish Tashfin By: Dr Mohammad Akram NadwiOxford5/1/2026 Dear Mohammad,It gives me…
