By Shaykh Abdullah Kapodravi 
On 7th April 2006, Shaykh Abdullah Kapodravi (db), a prominent scholar from India, made an impromptu speech before Salat  al-Jumu`ah Jumma Masjid, Batley, England. He highlighted the dangers facing Muslims in today’s …

By Shaykh Musa Furber
Recently at a conference in Cairo, Imam Hashem Islam issued a fatwa (religious edict) to the people of Egypt. His edict was that an upcoming protest, aimed at criticizing Egypt’s President Mohamed …

 
Hadhrat Mufti Muhammad Taqi Uthmani (db) has written regarding his journey to Baghdad:
“Baghdad is that city which for centuries had been at the center of the Islamic world. The mere sight of this city reminds …

By Imam Ibn ‘Abd al-Barr (ra)

Jami’ Bayan al-’Ilm wa Fadlih

In the Name of Allâh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
2414: Abu ‘Abdullah Muhammad bin Isma’il al-Bukhari was asked:
“What is it that strengthens one’s memory?”
He …

By Khalid Baig
Imam Malik bin Anas (b. 93 AH, d. 179 AH) was one of the greatest Islamic scholars of all times. Among his 1300 disciples were people from all walks of life; rulers, judges, …

By Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Question:
How does a Muslim scholar, serious student, and others who have devoted their lives to the service of Islam and the Muslims support himself/herself? I ask because this is perhaps …

By Mufti Mahmud Ashraf ‘Uthmani
Translated by Ibrahim Khan

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

All Praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, and may peace and blessings be on …

By Nur Foundation for Sacred Sciences

When Imām al-Shāfiʿī complained to his teacher Wakīʿ of his difficulty in retaining knowledge, he was given profound advice that would become famous lines continuously echoed centuries later: “Abandon sin. …

By Imam Ibn Hazm al-Zahiri

If you attend a study-session, behave only like someone who wishes to increase his knowledge and to win greater recompense from God. Do not behave like someone who is content …

By Shaykh al-Adab Mawlana Muhammad I’zaz ‘Ali
Translated by Zameelur Rahman
First:
Know, my dear son (Allah give you knowledge and enable you to please Him), that religious knowledge depends on two things:
First: earnestness in acquiring it and …