The seven groups of the Qur’an
The Noble Qur’ān’s verse: “And indeed We have granted you seven of the oft-repeated (verses) and the Magnificent Qur’ān” (al-Ḥijr: 87), and likewise the related declaration: “A Book consistent in its parts, paired in its themes”, are clear proofs that the Qur’ān’s...
Gender roles and financial duty in marriage
Question: Dear Shaykh, what are the gender roles and financial responsibilities in marriage according to Islam? Some people today believe men and women should have identical roles in everything, including finances, household duties, and childcare. They also say that...
An investigation of the Hadith: “beat them for it when they are ten years old”
Among the prophetic traditions frequently cited in discussions of the religious training of children is the report, “Command your children to pray when they are seven years old, and beat them for it when they are ten.” This study examines the authenticity of the...
Understanding the signs of the end times
Question: I have been reflecting on the signs of the end times, especially the prophecies about wars and conflicts that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ mentioned. With the tragedy in Gaza and Palestine, people often refer to the Malhamah al Kubra and the hadith “Umran Bayt al...
Imam al-Bukhari and Imam Muslim on the meeting of narrators
Question: Dear Shaykh, I have a question regarding Imam Bukhari's condition on the meeting of narrators. Did Imam Bukhari hold the same view as Imam Muslim, namely that if two narrators lived in the same period and the possibility of their meeting exists, there is no...
A Counsel to the Students
Walk Alone: A Counsel to the Students of Al-Salam Institute You are among those fortunate to study in the light of sacred knowledge. The verses of the Qur’an and the teachings of the Prophet (peace be upon him) surround you, shaping your thoughts and aspirations....
Women’s Intimate Rights in Marriage
Question: What Can a Woman Do If Her Husband Cannot Fulfil Her Intimate Rights? Many women today, especially young and healthy ones, find themselves in marriages where their husbands are unable to meet their sexual needs, sometimes due to low testosterone,...
Assessing Single-Chain Narrations: A Study of Khabar al-Wahid
Question: In a compelling thought experiment, Qur’anic scholar Nouman Ali Khan poses the following scenario: Suppose I had a private conversation with Abū Bakr al-Ṣiddīq (ra), and he told me something he heard directly from the Prophet ﷺ. Now only he and I know it. Am...