Shaykh Ali Hammuda

Shaykh Ali Ihsan Hammuda is Islam21c's Tarbiya Editor. A UK national of Palestinian origin, he gained Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Architecture & Planning from the University of the West of England, before achieving a BA in Sharī'ah from al-Azhar University in Egypt. He also holds a Masters in Islamic Leadership Theory from Swansea University. Shaykh Ali is the author of several books including The Daily Revivals, The Ten Lanterns, and The Friday Reminder. He delivers sermons, lectures, and regular classes across the country. He is currently based in Wales and is a visiting Imām at al-Manar Centre in Cardiff, and also a senior researcher and lecturer for the Muslim Research & Development Foundation in London.
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The True Servants of Allāh

23 Min Read

What do we know about the “true servants of al-Rahmān”?

Within the Palace of Qārūn

29 Min Read

Time and time again, life gives us examples of families producing individuals with completely different objectives in life; or rather, polar opposite personalities. The family of Mūsā was one such example, for it too produced some of the greatest prophets, Mūsā and Hārūn, and also produced some of the worst tyrants; Qārūn being one of them, or “Korah”, as referred to in biblical scripture. What do we know about Qārūn? What was his issue with Allāh? And why was he taken away in such a staggering manner? Finally, how does such a story reflect on every Muslim? Sūrah Al-Qasas captures

The Night Prayer

24 Min Read

Will you be standing during the nights this Ramaḍān?

The Story of Saba

17 Min Read

A people who made the strangest of du'as...

The Wing Of Humility

25 Min Read

A must read for anyone with parents, before it is too late

Signs of Knowledge that Leads to Paradise

23 Min Read

What are the signs that our increase in knowledge is actually taking us towards Jannah?

The Fiqh of Socialising

26 Min Read

Ten tips to make the most out of your gatherings...

Lawyers on the Day of Judgement

18 Min Read

Did you know that you can have advocates on the Day of Judgement?

Happiness is Found Here

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In no era in history has the means of comfort and welfare ever been so within reach like they are today. Never has the knowledge of the world’s complex mysteries and the ability of subduing nature's unfriendly elements ever been attained like it has today. Online shopping, laser eye surgery, electricity, central heating, the list continues. Despite these remarkable achievements, and in spite of possessing all the means for a better life, the goal of a pleasant life and happiness has never drifted further away like it has today. In an article published by The Guardian in 2016, it stated

Legacy of a Giant: The Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ

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“One of the main objectives of Hajj is to endorse the lives of Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail for they are the Imams of the monotheistic way."

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