“Give Me Permission to Have Sex?”: A Hadith on Temptations
Month: March 2024
3 Stories of How Children Inspire Scholars: Lessons from Imam Jazuli, Malik ibn Dinar, and Abu Hanifa
Children have often inspired scholars and Sufis with their innocent tongues. At times, Allah allows His wisdom to manifest through the words of the young and innocent, providing scholars with profound reflections. Many scholars have transformed their lives due to such experiences, finding a deeper connection with Allah.
Continue readingAllamah Ghulam Rasul Sa’idi (1937-2016): A scholar par excellence
On the 4th of February 2016, a day still vivid in my memory, I checked my WhatsApp messages and was shocked to learn that Allamah Saʿīdī had passed away. My hands trembled, tears filled my eyes as I absorbed the news. The person whose books I had directly benefited from, along with thousands of other scholars, was no more. I had never met Allamah Saʿīdī, nor had I heard any of his talks. My only connection with him was through his writings. I faintly remember a radio interview in 2004 during my internship at the Bobbersmill Community Centre (Nottingham), where Allamah Saʿīdī discussed Fiqh issues with Imam Safiullah on Radio Dawn. It was only later, upon reading his books, that I truly understood who Allamah Saʿīdī was.
Continue readingThe Scottish Wanderer in Cairo: My Time at Al-Azhar
Cairo is one of the greatest cities in the Muslim world. With a population of around 20 million, it is a city that never sleeps. For many students of Islamic Studies, Cairo is an important destination. With its great mosques, scholars, and universities, it gives students an excellent opportunity for learning and personal growth.
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