Understanding the Problem of Evil: A Faith-Based Intellectual Response
Question:Respected Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi, peace and blessings be upon you. I hope you are well. Recently, a widely discussed intellectual debate on…
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Is Keeping a Beard in Islam Obligatory or Recommended? Scholars Explain the Difference
The legal ruling concerning the beard in Islam has long been a subject of juristic discussion and recognised scholarly disagreement. This divergence arises…
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From Gomti River to Certainty: A Journey Beyond Names, Causes, and Illusions
If the distance between Mani Kalan and Jamdahan were measured, it would not seem very great. But in the early days of our…
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Gold or Silver? Rethinking Niṣāb for Zakāh in the Light of Fiqh, Justice, and Modern Economics
Question:Recently, I wrote an article in Urdu arguing that gold, rather than silver, should be adopted as the standard for determining niṣāb in…
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Islam and Freedom of Religion: A Muslim Perspective on Human Rights and Non-Coercion
Question:السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاتهI have been asked to write a piece for my local university press & I am confused. I would…
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Returning to the Dīn: How True Faith Leads to Self-Knowledge and Nearness to Allah
Question:My student, Abu Hanifah Dilawar, forwarded to me the following question:Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuhu, Shaykh. This is a question from a…
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Winter Student Retreat Explores Reason, Revelation, and Islamic Intellectual Renewal
From 11 to 14 December 2025, Al-Salam Institute held its Winter Student Retreat in Leicester. The retreat was not a routine academic programme;…
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Al-Salam Institute Graduation in Leicester Celebrates Faith, Sacrifice and Sacred Knowledge
On the evening of 13 December 2025, the city of Leicester bore witness to a deeply moving and memorable occasion: the graduation ceremony…
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Ruling on Women Performing Umrah While Menstruating: What If the Entire Trip Falls During the Cycle?
Question:I had a question that I wondered if you could help me with- a friend of mine is going for umrah and is…
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Understanding End-Time Hadith: Shaykh Akram Nadwi Explains How Companions Viewed Prophecies and What Lessons We Must Take Today
Question:Salam Shaikh Mohammed Akram Nadwi, I hope you’re doing well, in shā’ Allāh.For some time, I’ve been reflecting on the signs of the…
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Was the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Able to Read or Write? Understanding the Meaning of ‘Ummi’ in the Qur’an
Question:Dr Amsha Nahid from Australia asked the following question:Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,Dear Shaykh,I read an article claiming that the word ‘Ummi’…
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Adultery in Islam: A Grave Violation of Divine Law, Marital Trust, and Social Order
In Islam, sexual conduct is not merely a matter of private morality, but it is tied to theological principles, ethical commitments, and social…
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Exploring Al-Jahiz on Eloquence: Cross-Cultural Definitions of Balaghah in Al-Bayan wa Al-Tabyeen
Question:Assalamo Alaikum,I pray Almighty to find you in good health.Of late, I was studying up. It was Al-Bayan wa-Al-Tabyeen of Al-Jahiz (775-868 A.D.)….
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Nadwatul Ulama-Trained Scholar Explores Imam Muslim’s Methodology and Context in Sahih Hadith Studies
I was trained as an `alim in Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow India. I also did a doctorate in the University of Lucknow where I…
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Understanding Dajjal: Guiding Muslims Toward Responsible Knowledge, Faith, and Action Without Misguided Speculation
There is no reliable information about Dajjal that is sufficient responsibly to change your behavior or your policies. What, then, is the point…
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Reflections on Surah An-Naziat : Power, Humility, and the Illusion of Human Mastery
Surah An-Naziat: In the opening line, the words are related to the verb naza,meaning to drag away or strip out forcibly. Other common…
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Ruling on Men Wearing Gold-Plated Watches — Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi
Question:Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh, Shaykh.I hope you are well. Alhamdulillah, I greatly benefit from your Sunday classes. I had a quick…
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A Reflection on Surat-al-Ankabut : Faith, Effort, and the Delusion of Self-Sufficiency
The surah ”Surat al-`Ankabut”begins with the question: |a hasiba n-nasu |an… It is not right to translate hasiba as ‘think’/‘imagine’ or ‘suppose’/‘conjecture’. The…
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Faith, Family & the Future: Navigating Chaos with Purpose
The religion of Islam is not merely a set of rituals but a comprehensive way of life that prepares the believer for the…
