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The original article can be found here: Click here بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم 🔹 The Passing of Sheikh Muhammad Ali Al-Sabouni By: Dr. Muhammad Akram Nadwi Oxford 📅 News of His Passing: We received today (6th of Sha’ban, 1442 AH) the sad news of the passing of our Sheikh, the great Mufassir Muhammad Ali Al-Sabouni. His death has brought sorrow to scholars and students of knowledge. May Allah have mercy on him. 👤 His Life and Education: Sheikh Al-Sabouni was born in Aleppo, Syria, in 1930 to a family deeply rooted in knowledge. He studied Islamic sciences, memorized the Qur’an…

The Status of Muhammad ibn Ishaq in Hadith By: Dr. Muhammad Akram Nadwi Oxford Translated by AI I received a question from the pious and devout scholar, Shaykha Umm Zaid Samira Khan, wife of the esteemed scholar Dr. Abu Zaid from New Jersey, USA: The distinguished scholar Shibli Nomani mentioned in his book Sirat al-Nabi that Ibn Ishaq was advanced in the science of Hadith. What is your opinion on Shibli’s statement? And did al-Bukhari narrate from Ibn Ishaq in his Sahih? Response: I will first quote some of Shibli’s statements regarding Muhammad ibn Ishaq from the introduction to Sirat…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful To the Graduates of Al-Salam Institute On the occasion of the graduation of students in the Alimiyyah and Ifta programs on Saturday, 13th Jumada al-Thani, 1446 AH By Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi Oxford Respected Graduates of Al-Salam Institute, holders of the Alimiyyah or Ifta certificates! I extend my heartfelt congratulations to you on this joyous and blessed day. We, your teachers and mentors at Al-Salam Institute, along with the administrators, share in your happiness and pride, as well as that of your families. Your hard work has borne fruit,…

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Disclaimer This article has been translated by AI for accessibility purposes. For the original Arabic text, please refer to this link: https://t.me/DrAkramNadwi/5731 Praise All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds. May peace and blessings be upon the Master of the Messengers and the Seal of the Prophets, Muhammad, the truthful and trustworthy, and upon his family and all his companions. To proceed: It is a source of great honor and pride for me to write these words about The Forty Hadith Condemning…

**Author: Huma Abbasi Morning Quran Session Friday, 13th December 2024 ASI Winter Retreat** ⚠️ Notes are unchecked by Al Salam Institute and may contain errors. These should not be considered as the Shaykh’s accurate words. 🌟 The Purpose of the Quran and Using Intellect to Understand It 1. Allah’s Book and Its Authenticity: Surat As-Sajdah emphasizes that the Quran is sent by Allah; no human, angel, or prophet has interfered with it. “تَنْزِيلُ الْكِتَابِ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ مِن رَّبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ” (This is the revelation of the Book in which there is no doubt, from the Lord of the worlds.) [Surat…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Disclaimer: This article was translated by AI. O Angel of Death! By: Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi Oxford O Angel of Death! Every creature cherishes its identity; every human being loves their name. Surely, you too must love your name, and why wouldn’t you? It is a name bestowed upon you by the Lord of the Worlds. But do you know what your name signifies to us humans? Your name consists of two parts: the first, “Angel,” is so beautiful in our dictionaries and lexicons! It is so enchanting in…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Scientific Evidence By: Dr. Muhammad Akram Nadwi Oxford Disclaimer This article has been translated by AI for accessibility purposes. For the original Arabic text, please refer to this link: https://t.me/DrAkramNadwi/5762. People frequently use the term “scientific evidence,” but its meaning is often ambiguous and poorly defined. In fact, this term is frequently employed without proper understanding. The foundation of scientific research lies in experimentation. The ideas and theories derived from these experiments are always subject to critique and revision. These challenges and counter-challenges play a vital role…

In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate Disclaimer: This article was translated by AI. Visit of the Bangladeshi Minister for Religious Affairs By: Dr. Mohammad Akram Nadwi Oxford Today (Tuesday, 9 Jumada al-Akhirah 1446 AH), the Bangladeshi Minister for Religious Affairs, Maulana Dr. Abu Al-Fayz Sahib, along with a delegation, visited my humble abode in Oxford. During a gathering that lasted approximately an hour and a half, we exchanged thoughts on various academic, educational, and religious matters. Mr. Abu Al-Fayz Muhammad Khalid Hussain Sahib (commonly known as Dr. A.F.M. Khalid Hussain), born on 2 February 1959,…