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Ibn Khaldun on the Instruction of Children and its Different Methods

Ibn Khaldun on the instruction of children and its different methods Chapter 6. Section 38 of the Muqaddima. The instruction of children and the different methods employed in the Muslim cities. [The Importance of Qur’anic Instruction] It should be known that instructing children in the Qur’an is a symbol of Islam. Muslims have, and practice, […]

Sunna and Bid`a – Talk & Article by Shaykh Nuh Keller

PodOmatic | Podcast – Islamic Village Podcast – Sunnah & Bid’ah A classic exposition on the true understanding of the Prophetic example (sunna) & innovation (bid`a). These are two concepts that are often misundestood–and much of the argument between different schools of thought revolves around these. Shaykh Nuh Keller presents a deep and authoritative explanation […]

Imam Abdullah al-Haddad on a Treasure of Paradise: La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah (‘There is no ability nor power except through Allah’)

In the Name of Allah, the Benevolent, the Merciful   Imam al-Haddad wrote in Gifts for Seekers: You should know that the most comprehensive and inclusive formula for expressing the repudiation of one’s own claim to power and ability is La hawla wala quwawata illa billah (there is neither power nor ability save by God). […]

Patience & Steadfastness – Guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on Steadfastness from Nawawi’s Gardens of the Righteous (tr. Bewley)

riyad1 Chapter on Steadfastness from Nawawi’s Gardens of the Righteous (tr. Bewley) Allah Almighty says, “O you who believe! Be steadfast; be supreme in steadfastness” (3:200), and the Almighty says, “We will test you with a certain amount of fear and hunger and loss of wealth and life and fruits. But give good news to […]