Tag: SCHOLARS

British Muslim scholars voice support to Shaykh Suliman Gani on Afghanistan visit

Letters to Islam21c 9 Saf 45 ◦︎ 25 Aug 23 6 Min Read

UK scholars and leaders express solidarity with Shaykh Suliman Gani after being attacked by tabloid press for his Afghanistan visit.

Reflections on the passing of Allama Sayeedi

Shaykh Khidir Hussain 7 Saf 45 ◦︎ 23 Aug 23 15 Min Read

Shaykh Khidir Hussain reflects on the life and death of Allama Sayeedi, an Islamic scholar of immense standing who passed away last week.

Reflections on UK Ulama visit to Afghanistan

Reflecting on the Afghanistan visit by UK Ulama

Abdullah al-Muhajer 6 Saf 45 ◦︎ 22 Aug 23 5 Min Read

This is an open letter addressing our respected scholars and leaders who travelled to Afghanistan earlier this month.

Scholars of the Ummah call for the re-election of Erdoğan

Scholars of the Ummah call for re-election of Erdoğan

Letters to Islam21c 21 Shw 44 ◦︎ 11 May 23 8 Min Read

Ahead of the Turkish general election on 14 May, fifty scholars from across the Muslim world urge voters and non-voters to support President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his AK party.

Humza Yousaf, the Ulama, & the Challenge of Assimilation

Abdul Wahid 13 Ram 44 ◦︎ 4 Apr 23 15 Min Read

Following Humza Yousaf's appointment as Scotland's First Minister, Abdul Wahid argues that Yousaf's newfound office may be more harmful than helpful.

Man reportedly handed 12-year sentence for leading prayers at Hagia Sophia

Shaheer Choudhury 21 Rb1 44 ◦︎ 17 Oct 22 6 Min Read

A court has allegedly handed an imam a 12-year sentence for leading prayer at the Hagia Sophia.

The English Qur’an: Review of a Landmark Conference

Dr Mariam Salim 20 Jm1 43 ◦︎ 24 Dec 21 19 Min Read

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.

Scholars For Dollars?

Ahmed Hammuda 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…

Scholars vs Sultans

Ahmed Hammuda 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.

Scholars That Rebelled Against Tyranny (Part 3)

Ahmed Hammuda 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…

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