Insights on the Usage of Computer Programs to Locate and Grade Hadīth By Muftī ‘Abd al-Mālik al-Kumillā’ī [Translator’s Preface: The following is an excerpt from Muftī ‘Abd al-Mālik’s book “al-Madkhal ilā ‘Ulūm al-Hadīth al-Sharīf”[1] on the use of computer programs to locate and grade hadīths. In this excerpt, Muftī ‘Abd al-Malik, seeing the abuse of these programs, sets […]

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم The spiritual journey of Nuh Ha Mim Keller, born in the farm country of the northwestern United States in 1954, is a profound testament to the quest for ultimate meaning in the modern West. Raised in a devout Roman Catholic household where the spiritual world felt more real than the physical, […]

The intellectual life of Islamic scholarship in the mid-twentieth century saw a significant effort to revitalize traditional learning, notably at Al-Azhar University in Cairo. A crucial document in this effort was a letter penned by Shaykh Muḥammad Zāhid al-Kawtharī (d. 1952), the last deputy of the Ottoman Shaykh al-Islam. Having fled Ataturk’s Republican militias, Kawtharī […]

Ancaman Aqidah Dengan Rupa Agama Dengan Rupa Intelek Kononnya membawa ajaran Islam sebenar. Bersandarkan kepada “isme” tertentu, pada hakikatnya. Kononnya mengikut al-Qur’an dan al-Sunnah yang sebenar. Kononnya menggambarkan kemajuan dalam pemikiran. Ingin melakukan “islah” dan memperbaiki masyarakat. Kebebasan tanpa had. Naratif: majoriti umat Islam telah Hak manusia mutlak, tanpa ikatan “Ketuhanan” Ekstrem Liberal Dua Bentuk […]

Involvement with interest (Ribā) constitutes a severe transgression in the Islamic faith, drawing the wrath of Allāh Ta’ālā (God, the Most High). The Holy Qur’ān explicitly and unequivocally forbids this practice, warning believers against its consumption and participation. Qur’ānic Injunction and Declaration of War Allāh Ta’ālā addresses the believers, emphasizing piety and the immediate abandonment […]

Luqmān al-Ḥakīm, often known as Luqmān the Wise, holds an esteemed and unique position in Islamic tradition. He was revered not as a prophet, but as a supremely pious man and a devout worshipper upon whom Allāh Ta‘ālā bestowed the profound spiritual gift of great wisdom. His wisdom is immortalized in the Qur’ān, where an […]

The nascent desire to spiritually progress and draw nearer to Allāh Ta‘ālā is a profound blessing, known as Divine success (Tawfīq). This feeling is a sensitive and honourable guest from the Almighty; it must be welcomed and capitalized upon while it is still fresh. If this spiritual inclination is neglected or treated with indifference, this […]

The noble practice of Istikhārah refers to the act of “Seeking good in any important matter or task.” It is a profound act of worship and reliance upon Allāh Ta‘ālā, affirming that true knowledge of what is best lies only with the Creator. When faced with a significant decision, a believer turns to Allāh (Subḥānahu […]

It is fundamentally important to grasp the immense significance of the youth and their impact on society. The world we inhabit today is a direct exemplification of the youth of yesterday, and, consequently, the world of tomorrow will be the exemplification of the youth of today. In essence, the youth play an integral role in […]

Allah Ta’ala has created every human being with different qualities and traits. While some may possess extraordinary memories and great intellect, others may possess equally unique capabilities in a different field. If a person has a weak memory, that is only natural. Hereunder are different methods that one may adopt to enhance his memory: 🕌 […]

Balancing stability in one’s marriage and domestic life depends fundamentally on both spouses fulfilling their respective roles. For this essential reason, the Shariah (Islamic law) has stipulated distinct responsibilities for both genders, taking into account their natural disposition and temperament. Accordingly, Shariah has made the husband/father primarily responsible to go out of the house and […]

We begin by making a profound du’aa that Allaah Ta’aala rewards our parents for the immense hardships of life they endured and for the patience they showed in tolerating us. We pray, too, that May Allaah grant our parents Jannatul Firdaws. Aameen. This sentiment underscores a fundamental truth in Islam: the Shari’ah has greatly emphasized […]

Translator’s Preface It has become a norm in our era to label acceptable practices in religion as innovations. Unfortunately, our Masājid have become arenas of disputation and debate; luminaries and high-ranking Islamic scholars are branded as innovators. Many issues that have a legitimate basis in religion are rejected under the pretext that they are innovations not found […]