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…
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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…
