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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Earthquakes strike again, will they inspire you to action?

13 Min Read

As earthquakes continue to strike, we must rectify our relationship with Allah, reconcile damaged ties, and accept our human weaknesses.

The amplifiers of minor into major sins

19 Min Read

We often do a major disservice to Allah by judging sins via our own fallible standards; this can cause minor sins to amplify into major ones.

Why did Allah cause the earthquakes and suffering in Turkey and Syria?

24 Min Read

Eclipses, floods, earthquakes – these "natural disasters" all occur by the will of Allah. Do you need to change the way you perceive such events?

Haram relationships: Avoid getting drunk on lust

29 Min Read

If you find yourself stuck in a haram relationship, there is always hope in escaping, as long as you have courage and willpower.

The road to recovery after a haram relationship

12 Min Read

With haram relationships, the road to recovery truly depends on the level of sincerity in wanting to change.

With the lure of zina, believers never condemn themselves to failure

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The wakeful believer is one who never condemns themselves to failure, in the face of haram relationships and zina.

Only one brings happiness, when it comes to halal and haram relationships

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When it comes to halal and haram relationships, remember that there is only one that brings genuine happiness.

Praised Throughout Time: Prominent non-Muslims’ praise for Muhammad ﷺ

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وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ — "And We raised high your name" To know him is to love him ﷺ.

What is the Hijri Calendar?

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The Hijri calendar was created by Allah for humanity, and so reviving it is an act of worship, a statement of identity and the best system to organize our life around.

How should Muslims behave in Muharram?

16 Min Read

This month is sacred, "so do not wrong yourself in it"