I was in Basra, seeking knowledge, and I was poor, and at the door of our alley there was a grocer who, if I went out early, would say to me: Where to?" I would say "to so-and-so the hadith scholar." If I came back in the evening, he would say to me, “From where?” I would say, “From so-and-so historian or linguist."
The following excerpt was written by John S. Mbiti as an excerpt from Ismail Ragi al-Faruqi (rahimahu Allah wa zawjahu) on traditional religions in Africa from the book, "Historical Atlas of the Religions of the World." article-no-9-b-on-african-religions-by-john-mbiti_rotatedDownload
By Abdullah Ismail (Greg Carr) Beauty Morning chirping of a birdWhat was said, what was heard?The heart and mind wanderA soothing melody’s splendor A beautiful tree, others pass byLook up! Branches so highSpreading out in the skyA deep breath you reply Rainfall makes new flowers bloomThunder in the sky boomsA moment of peace and presenceRaindrops … Continue reading Beauty – A Poem
The following is adapted from this biography. Imam Ahmad ibn Abd al-Ahad Sirhindi was an inspiration of sheikh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (rahimahuma Allah). He refuted false doctinres and innovations in his time, from the apostates under Akbar to the deviant fake Sufis who claimed that Allah Most High had knowledge of universals but not … Continue reading Imam Ahmad ibn Abd al-Ahad Sirhindi
The following is a translation from the Turkish-language Islamic encyclopedia found here. Mistakes in translation are possible, please inform me if you find any so I can update it. Abdülazîz b. Suûd His name is Abdülazîz b. Abdirrahmân b. Faysal (1877-1953 CE) (عبد العزيز بن سعود). He is also called Ibn Suûd because he belongs … Continue reading Bio of Abdul Aziz bin Saud
Below are two of my poems written about being a Muslim convert in America: Who you are with, them you are like Don't waste your time with the wrong type Good deeds carry you like a good steed Make your book one pleasing to read He wants to accept your taubah To reward you with … Continue reading Two Muslim Convert Poems
O son! Pay attention to religious affairs before everything else. For attention to the obligatory duties (fard) is the cause of the strengthening of religion and the state. Do not leave the affairs of religion to misguided and inexperienced people who are not careful, whose beliefs are corrupt and who tend to deviate from the right path, who do not avoid major sins, who do not pay attention to halal and haram, and do not give jobs to such people in the state administration!
attached is a pdf of a Twitter thread by Hasan Spiker, who left Twitter. hasanspikerDownload
seven heavens, Lord of the seven earths, and Lord of the mighty throne. بِسْمِ اللهِ الّذِي لا يَضُرُّ مَعَ اسْمِهِ شَيْءٌ فِي الأَرْضِ وَلا فِي السَّمَاءِ وَهُوَ السَّمِيْعُ العَلِيْمُ (ثَلاثاً). Bismi Llāhi lladhī lā yaḍurru maʿa smihi shayʾun fi l-arḍi wa lā fi s-samāʾi wa huwa s-samīʿu l-ʿalīm (thalāthan). In the name of Allah, with … Continue reading The Wird of imam Nawawi
Al-Ḥasan al-Baṣrī was once asked how to congratulate someone on the birth of a child, to which he replied, "Say, 'May Allah make him a source of blessing for you and the ummah of Muḥammad ʿalayhi al-salam.'" جَعَلَهُ اللهُ مُبَارَكًا عَلَيْكَ وَعَلَى أُمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ ﷺ. — Ṭabarānī, Al-Duʿāʾ, p. 294
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