Ahmed Hammuda, Author at Islam21c

Ahmed Hammuda

Ahmed Hammuda is a regular contributor at Islam21c. His interests lie in Qur'anic Tafsir and the field of Middle East Affairs and how they reflect on Muslims living in the West. He is an Electrical Engineer by trade and has been involved in various Da'wah activities over the course of his education and working life. He has transferred the same analytical approach required in engineering into a careful and measured approach in his views and positions.

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Easter: a time to approach God directly

16 Ram 43 ◦︎ 17 Apr 22 19 Min Read

Millions of Christians may be worshipping Jesus PBUH this Easter because they believe he died for their sins. But does it befit God’s justice to punish a mighty prophet for the sins of others?

A Promised Land – to the Nation of Truth & Justice

29 Raj 43 ◦︎ 2 Mar 22 30 Min Read

#Aqsa is the barometer of the Muslim Ummah. When Muslims are strong, Jerusalem is safe for all. Ahmed Hammuda charts the historical and theological transfer of the ‘Promised Land’ from one group of believers to another.

14th August Massacre: Remembering #Rabaa

6 Muh 43 ◦︎ 14 Aug 21 12 Min Read

Ahmed Hammuda recounts one of the bloodiest massacres of unarmed protesters in recent world history, whose perpetrators are still at large.

Scholars For Dollars?

15 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 30 Dec 20 12 Min Read

"The erosion of scholarly independence can be attributed to the nature of the modern nation state itself," writes Ahmed Hammuda, as he discusses the historic features that were pivotal to cementing an independent and objective scholarly tradition free of political meddling and manipulation.

Scholars vs Sultans

1 Jm1 42 ◦︎ 16 Dec 20 12 Min Read

In this instalment, Ahmed Hammuda describes how scholars of the past not only curtailed the political establishment but empowered society to morally ‘punish’ it should it lose sight of justice.

Preserving Islam’s Scholarly Independence

19 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 4 Dec 20 13 Min Read

Between politicised religious institutions and tempting salaries, how did Islam’s scholars maintain their independence?

How to Unite Despite Differences

1 Rb2 42 ◦︎ 16 Nov 20 30 Min Read

We all know social media thrives on dispute and drama, but fear not! Ahmed Hammuda brings you 7 usūli tips we desperately need today for dealing with disagreements, to kick off our #SocialMediaWeek

How Allah Dealt With Those Who Insulted His Prophet

13 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 30 Oct 20 18 Min Read

With the final Prophet, Muhammad (sala Allahu ‘alayhi wasalam), history is replete with how his scorners faced abysmal and humiliating ends whilst his immaculate status was forever preserved.

Saudi Arabia to abolish labour system labelled as “modern slavery”

12 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 29 Oct 20 7 Min Read

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to dismantle the kafala labour system.

Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 3)

8 Rb1 42 ◦︎ 25 Oct 20 11 Min Read

The remarkable history of Ahl al-Hadīth from the first three generations of the Salaf shows them bringing truth to power and sacrificing their souls and reputations to that effect. Such reveals the enormous gulf between them and the many contemporaries who deceptively claim they are the continuation of that legacy.

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