Question:Recently, I wrote an article in Urdu arguing that gold, rather than silver, should be adopted as the standard for determining niṣāb in zakāh. In response, the well-known Qur’an teacher, Dr Farhat Hashmi, forwarded the following question to me: Piyari Ustazah ji The reply by esteemed sheikh in itself is very pragmatic and full of
Question:السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاتهI have been asked to write a piece for my local university press & I am confused. I would really appreciate some guidance.They are asking me what a Muslims stance is on “freedom of religion as a human rightIt’s a short 200 words. Imo it’s a good way to spread dawah
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 Bangladeshi reader of the Bangla Facebook page who regularly reads your articles. They wrote: “I could not help but comment. I read the articles on this page almost regularly. Alḥamdulillāh, such beautiful
From 11 to 14 December 2025, Al-Salam Institute held its Winter Student Retreat in Leicester. The retreat was not a routine academic programme; it brought students together in an environment of focused reflection and serious inquiry into one of the most urgent issues facing Islamic thought today. These students came not only from across the
On the evening of 13 December 2025, the city of Leicester bore witness to a deeply moving and memorable occasion: the graduation ceremony of Al-Salam Institute for its male and female students who had successfully completed the rigorous ‘Alimiyyah programme. Conducted in an atmosphere marked by dignity, warmth, and spiritual reflection, the event brought together
Question:I had a question that I wondered if you could help me with- a friend of mine is going for umrah and is likely to be on her period of the entire duration of it. Every source we’ve read online says that other than the Tawaf, she can do everything else. But that once she’s
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 end times—particularly the prophecies that our beloved Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ foretold regarding the wars and conflicts that would occur near the end of time.With the ongoing tragedy and oppression in Gaza and
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’ in the Qur’an means “gentile” (non-Jew) or someone unfamiliar with the Law of Musa (2:78), not “illiterate.” I heard your YouTube Q&A explaining ‘Ummi’ beautifully, but could you please also clarify whether
In Islam, sexual conduct is not merely a matter of private morality, but it is tied to theological principles, ethical commitments, and social responsibilities. At the centre of this ethical framework stands the institution of marriage, a divine covenant designed to protect individual dignity, familial integrity, and social cohesion. In this context, zina (unlawful sexual
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.). An erudite para stuck me up. I was, indeed, at a loss. I could not skip it over. However, I, with your genial and benign help, hope to explore this uphill task.