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Imperfect Progress: My Journey to Centre ʿIbadah in a Busy Life
To anyone reading this who feels the struggle between worldly responsibilities and spiritual goals, know that you’re not alone. We all face those moments when it feels like we’re falling short. But the key is to keep striving. Don’t wait for the perfect moment or balance—it might never come. Instead, start small, take the steps you can, and trust that Allāh will guide you through.
Shaykh Wali al-Haqq al-Siddiqi’s Biography
With great sorrow, we announce the passing of our esteemed Shaykh Walī al-Ḥaqq al-Ṣiddīqī on Wednesday, the 6th of Dhū al-Ḥijjah, 1445, corresponding to 12th June 2024, at the age of ninety-nine. To Allāh we belong and to Him we shall return. May Allāh Taʿālā envelop him in His vast mercy and pleasure, illuminate his grave with light, and admit him into the highest ranks of Jannah.
Imam Muhammad’s (rahimahullah) Biography
Imām Muḥammad’s name and lineage: Muḥammad ibn al-Ḥasan ibn Farqad al-Shaybānī. Al-Qāḍī Abū Khāzim (raḥimahullāh) said: ‘He is originally from a village near Ramla, Palestine.
The Role of ‘Ijazah bi al-Wakalah’ in Scholarly Tradition
In recent years, the samāʿ tradition and interest in ʿIlm al-Riwāyah have surged, aided by various communication methods for Ḥadīth studies. This article explores Ijāzah bi-l Wakālah and the challenge of distinguishing it from other transmission methods.
Imam ʿAta’; A Teacher of Imam Abu Hanifah rahimahumAllah
ʿAṭā’ ibn Abū Rabāḥ raḥimahullāh lived a long life so much so that he attained the age of 100 during which he filled it with knowledge and action. He filled his life with obedience and piety and purified it with abstinence from the world and what people owned and he yearned for that which is with Allāh.
Al-Riwayah: Its Definition, 3 Stages and Evolution
Learn about Riwāyah al-Ḥadīth, the science of transmitting the sayings and actions of the Prophet ﷺ, its definition, and its historical stages. Explore the early scholars who contributed to the formulation of al-riwāyah and the subsequent evolution of narration practices. From extreme accuracy in the early stage to the relaxation of conditions in later periods, understand the significance of reliable manuscripts and the modified requirements for narrators.
Tajwid Essentials: Points of Focus in Surah al-Fatihah
Reciting the Qur’ān is an integral part of our daily lives and so, it is essential to understand and apply the rules of Tajwīd to
Tajwid Essentials: Points of Focus in Taʿawwudh and Tasmiyah
This brief article on Tajwīd serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their recitation of the Qur’ān by providing insightful observations and points of focus when reciting the taʿawwudh and tamiyah, two essential phrases recited at the beginning Quranic recitation.
Common Mistakes Noted in Qur’an Recitation
In this article, we explore five common mistakes in Qur’ān recitation made by both students and scholars alike. By providing practical tips to avoid these mistakes, we aim to enhance the quality of recitation.
Biography of Shaykh Muhammad ʿAwwamah (hafizahullah)
Shaykh ʿAwwāmah is among those who increased the riches of Islamic libraries with his academic researches, valuable publications and excellent scrutiny. He has made it easy for students of knowledge to thoroughly benefit from our invaluable academic legacy
Brief Account of al-Muwatta’ Maqra’ah in London
Following years of anticipation, our patience was rewarded with the blessing of a live ḥadīth majlis and maqra’ah of al-Muwaṭṭa’, with its four riwāyāt [i.e. transmissions] in an event organised by Cordoba Academy with the assistance of Al-Nujum Institute in London. The following article is a brief account of this inspirational event that recollects some of the benefits gained throughout.
Islamic Distances: Understanding Them Easily
Different lengths and distances which have been stated in aḥādīth and books of fiqh are often obscure to readers and researchers. Hence, the aim of this article is to enlighten its readers of the modern-day equivalents.
The Incredible Description of the Prophet ﷺ
What do you think about the unfathomable worth of a person who possessed all the qualities of perfection in such abundance that they cannot be estimated nor expressed through words. It was not acquired through effort nor tricks, rather through special selection by Allāh ﷻ. This is our beloved Nabi ﷺ, the most virtuous of all mankind, the greatest of them in rank and most perfect of them in merits and virtue.
Biography of Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah)
Al-Dhahabī (raḥimahullāh) said: ‘Abū Ḥanīfah was a devout scholar, who acted upon what he knew. He had a great status and didn’t accept gifts from leaders. Rather, he would trade and earn for himself.’ He also said: ‘He was among the intelligent children of Ādam. He combined jurisprudence with worship, piety and generosity. He didn’t accept gifts from the government, rather he would spend from his earnings. He had a building for silk and had workers and manufacturers.’
The Four Sacred Months in Islam
The year contains four sacred months. Three of them are in succession; Dhū al-Qaʿdah, Dhū al-Ḥijjah and Muḥarram and the fourth is Rajab which is between Jumādā and Shaʿbān. Find out why these months are sacred and the significance of them.
