From Sufi Simplicity to American Food Culture: A Naan, Karahi and Philosophy Journey
My recent trip to the United States was different from previous visits in many respects. This time around, I heard more conversation about…
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Do Clothes Shape Faith? Shaykh Muhammad Akram Nadwi Challenges a Surprising Claim About Musa and the Magicians
Respected and honoured teacher, Shaykh Muhammad Akram Nadwi, may Allah preserve you. Assalamu ‘alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Today we listened to a…
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Women’s Empowerment in Islam: Dignity, Knowledge, Justice and Moral Responsibility
By: Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi Oxford London The question of women’s empowerment is frequently discussed in contemporary society through the language of rights,…
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From Fajr to the Sky: A Journey Through Water, Words and the Mountains
We left after the Fajr prayer, seeking some activity for our bodies and some rest for our souls, so we headed to the…
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Be a Bridge, Not a Wall: How American Muslims Can Build Bridges in a Polarised America
اس چمن زار کو صحرا نہ بناؤ یارواپنے ہاتھوں سے نشیمن نہ جلاؤ یارو It is a privilege to be with you today…
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Ibn Qayyim’s Guide to the Diseases of the Heart and the Traps of Satan
Ighāthat al-Lahfān min Maṣā’id al-Shayṭān (Deliverance for Those Afflicted by the Traps of Satan) is among the most substantial and intellectually ambitious works…
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Reviving Nadwa’s Intellectual Heritage: A Call for Literary Depth and Open Horizons
Yesterday, my article “The Narrowness of the Nadwi Horizon” was published. I am grateful to the many friends, scholars, and Nadwi colleagues who…
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Maqam-e-Wudu: How Ablution Can Become a Symbol of Spiritual Greatness
In the world of Sufism, “Hal” (transient spiritual state) and “Maqam” (permanent spiritual station) are two fundamental terms, and the entire edifice of…
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Shura and Good Governance in Islam: Balancing Consultation, Justice and Competence
Governance is basically deciding what others or everybody must do, telling them to do it, and expecting their compliance. The only explicit Qur’anic…
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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…
