"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.
Read More »Scholars vs Sultans
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.
Read More »Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 3)
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.
Read More »Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 2)
Rebellion against unjust rulers was common among the scholars of the Salaf, in this part of the series Ahmed Hammuda highlights the era of the Tabi'un, including the great Imams Abu Hanifa and Malik.
Read More »Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 1)
"Scholars of Hadīth have a profound history of political opposition."
Read More »Unscripted #45 | Stories that touched my Heart | Shaykh Waleed Basyouni
The Vice-President of AlMaghrib Institute, Shaykh Waleed Basyouni joins us this week on our Unscripted Podcast #45 by Islam21c.
Read More »Joint statement of Muslim Scholars & Imams on LGBT row in schools
Over a hundred scholars & Imams in the UK have spoken out calling for true tolerance, concerning the row in schools over LGBT classes
Read More »Prison, Torture, Death… Enter Paradise
With the current global trend of persecuting scholars who refuse to sway on issues of Islām and moral justice, Imam Ashraf Dabous re-aligns our focus with some of the messages and promises found within the Qur’ān...
Read More »Has Da’wah become “Edu-tainment”? | One on One Big Discussion
Chairman of Alkauthar Institute Shaykh Sajid Umar joins Islam21c's Chief Editor Dr Salman Butt to discuss a "celebrity culture" that has emerged in Da'wah, and the difference between "iman boosters" and meaningful transformation.
Read More »The Heroes of Ramadān
The Ramadan of those most in need; a lesson of strength and resilience.
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