Understanding the signs of the end times
Question: For some time, I’ve been reflecting on the signs of the end times—particularly the prophecies that our beloved Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ foretold regarding the wars and conflicts that would occur near the end of time. With the ongoing tragedy and oppression in Gaza...
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....
Hadiths regarding the Day of Ashura
fasting on the day of Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, predates Islam and was practised by the Arabs, who regarded it as a day of particular religious significance. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself would fast on this day while residing in Makkah, following the established practice of the righteous members of his community.
Moonsighting and Unity in the Ummah
These are AI-generated notes from Shaykh Akram's webinar Muslims & Moonsighting. The webinar offers valuable insights into the practice of moon sighting, particularly regarding the start of Ramadan and Eid. Shaykh Akram discusses various scholarly opinions on...
The Incident of Prophet Musa’s Accidental Killing in Surah al-Qasas
A question regarding an incident in Surah al-Qasas Question: as-salamu `alaykum Shaykh. I hope your Ramadan is going well. I wanted to ask you about the incident in Surah al-Qasas when Musa (AS) accidentally killed an Egyptian. After this incident, Moses ran away, but...
The danger of reading Prophetic ḥadīths without the discipline of takhrīj
Oxford Query Recently a colleague sent me a written request for comments on, and response to, the discussion of a particular ḥadīth narrated through Imām al-Awzāʿī (d. 774). In that discussion, a respected preacher-scholar who enjoys a large influence through social...
Wiping Over Socks: A Brief Overview
Introduction Among the everyday matters of Islamic jurisprudence is whether one may wipe over cloth socks (masah ‘ala al-jawrabayn) during ablution (wudu). While many classical scholars permit wiping over leather socks (khuffain), questions often arise regarding...