Tag: ARABIC
Condolences upon the passing of Dr. V. Abdur Rahim
Shaykh Dr. V. Abdur Rahim, the author of the "Madinah books", has passed away at the age of 90; may Allah have mercy upon him.
The English Qur’an: Review of a Landmark Conference
Seven scholars and prominent Qur'an translators came together to speak about their experiences whilst translating the Qur'an, for an evening Dr Mariam Salim will always remember.
Sisters Travelling to Seek Knowledge
About once every few weeks, I get at least one email from sisters asking for advice regarding travelling to the Khalīj for Ṭalab al-ʿilm, so I felt it pertinent to address this…
The Lasting Legacy of Islam in Malta
Many today question whether Islām and Muslims have a place in Europe. Yet not many of us know that Muslims ruled not only Spain but other countries in Europe like Portugal,…
The Legacy of Muhammad Iqbal
‘Allāma Iqbāl in Oldham A series on Muḥammad Iqbāl Part 1: On unity and identity In a quiet neighbourhood in Oldham, Greater Manchester, amidst vibrant greenery and rows of quaint houses lies…
The Passing of Sheikh Muhammad Ayyoub
It was at Fajr time this morning that I received the sad news about the passing of our beloved Sheikh Muhammad Ayyoub (raḥimahullahu taʿāla) from his son in Madīnah. He was a…
Arabic Language: Past, Present & Future
Arabic is the main surviving language of the Semitic family. It is spoken in the Arab East and Arab West, popularly known as the Middle East and North Africa, as well as…