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Tabraze Azam

19 Feb, 18:16

مَن تعلَّم الفقهَ مِن الكتاب غيّر الأحكام
ومَن تعلّم الطبَّ مِن الكتاب قتلَ الأنام
ومَن تعلَّم الفلكَ مِن الكتاب غيَّرَ اللياليَ والأيام
ومَن تعلم كلَّ ذلك من أستاذٍ فقد سَلِم والسلام

من كلام شيخنا العلامة المربي، والرحالةِ الفقيه، الشريف سالم بن عبد الله بنِ عمرَ الشاطريِّ الحسيني (ت1439)، رحمه الله وجعله في جنات النعيم ..

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Tabraze Azam

18 Feb, 19:41

THE PASSING OF SHAYKH AKRAM ʿABDUL WAHHAB AL-MAWSILI (1954-2025)

Shaykh Akram ʿAbd al-Wahhab al-Mawsili, the shaykh al-muhaddithin of Mosul and a scholar of the highest calibre, passed away last night. He was a polymath and a bastion of sunni scholarship with an incredible interest in preserving and sharing the Iraqi ʿilmi legacy for which he authored massive volumes containing his chains of transmission. Though I personally didn’t spend much time with him, I did have opportunities to be with him in multiple private settings and he was a gentle giant, a man of prophetic character, and a true inheritor of the tradition. May Allah Most High accept him, elevate him, shower him with mercy, and enter him into the highest of stations of Paradise, amin!

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Tabraze Azam

17 Feb, 23:03

MY DAUGHTER’S FIRST “FATWA”

My six year old daughter gave me a fatwa the other day to justify her actions. Note that the answer was given during the act and not prior, so that means she already knew the “ruling”…

Me: Hey guys, please stop that
Her: Why?! Tickling is sunna
Me: …
Me: What does that mean?!
Her: Well, tickling makes people get happy, and being happy is a sunna!
Me: …

N.B.–A child’s fatwa is invalid [See: al-Bahr al-Raʾiq].

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Tabraze Azam

17 Feb, 14:30

«حقيقة الفقه في الدين ما وقع في القلب ثم ظهر على اللسان فأفاد العمل وأورث الخشية والتقوى، وأما الذي يتدارس أبوابا منه ليتعزز به فإنه بمعزل عن المرتبة العظمى؛ لأن الفقه حينئذ تعلق بلسانه دون قلبه، ولذا قال علي رضي الله عنه: ولكني أخشى عليكم كل منافق عليم اللسان»

شمس الدين الخلخالي -تـ ٧٤٥ هـ-

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Tabraze Azam

16 Feb, 23:06

A BLESSED RAMADAN — A SEMINAR ON THE FIQH OF THE SACRED MONTH

Join us on Friday 21st February 2025 at 6pm GMT for a special, open, online seminar on the fiqh of worship and devotion in the sacred month of #Ramadan.

Free registration here: http://tiny.cc/ramadan25

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Tabraze Azam

16 Feb, 13:39

قال الشيخ الإمام أبو منصور رحمه الله: (إنّ العلماء في هذه الأمّة لإِبانة الأحكام ومعالم الدِّين كالأنبياء المتقدّمين، وكما كان إذا انقرض رسولٌ وبقيت الأحكام وليس فيهم رسول آخر ولم يبق لهم هادٍ ومعلّم جاءهم رسول آخر، كذلك في هذه الأمّة إذا انقرض الفقهاء والأئمة في كلّ عصرٍ أوجبت الضّرورة ظهور قرن آخر إلى قيام الساعة؛ لأنه لا يجوز أن يترك الله تعالى عباده سدىً لا هادي لهم ولا مبيّن للأحكام). [شرح الجمل في أصول الدين].

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Tabraze Azam

15 Feb, 21:56

[RASAʾIL READINGS: EPISODE 11] THE MANIFESTATION OF LIGHTS ON THE LAWS OF FASTING

The Rasaʾil Readings are periodic, brief readings of short treatises on law, legal theory, and the like, from across the Hanafi scholarly tradition.

In the eleventh session, we covered Sindi’s (d. 1174) risala-matn on the details of the laws of fasting according to the Hanafi school.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/giHG4RHz15c

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Tabraze Azam

15 Feb, 15:03

لا يكاد يخلو متكلّمٌ من خطأ، ومفكّرٌ من عثرة، وفي البشر خصالُ التسرع، والتوهم، وتمر بهم لحظات يزول فيها الفهم، وأوقات يحصل فيها شتات الذهن.

وهذا النوع من الأخطاء يسهل تداركه وتجنّبه من الأستاذ بالتحضير، وجمع الهم، وتقليل الشواغل قبل الدرس، وحسن الالتجاء لله تعالى، ما دام المعنى مستقرًا في النفس قائمًا في العقل.

#احترام_العلم
#منهجيات

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Tabraze Azam

14 Feb, 21:17

THE #HANAFI LEGAL CODE PROGRAM 2025 – LEVEL ONE NOW OPEN!

Alhamdulillah, we’re grateful once again to be able to announce the opening of registration for Level One of our flagship course on the Hanafi Tradition at the Irshad Centre for Hanafi Studies! Classes will begin after Ramadan on Friday 18th April 2025.

We are now welcoming our fifth cohort of students to this level of the program which will comprise a study of full primers in #Hanafi law (fiqh), legal theory (usul), theology (ʿaqida), as well as texts on legal traditions (ahadith al-ahkam) and ethics (adab).

Given the current cohort of Foundations Level students, the spaces are likely to get filled quickly. New students will need to apply for the course by filling in the application form here: https://forms.gle/J3FW13E8ZyVsQFtx8

Please do consider sharing this announcement with those who may be interested. May Allah give tawfiq!

REGISTER HERE: https://irshad.org.uk/course/the-hanafi-legal-code-level-one/

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Tabraze Azam

13 Feb, 21:59

THE FIFTEENTH NIGHT OF SHA‘BAN

The night of mid-Sha‘ban is one of the most blessed nights of the islamic calendar; it is a night of special mercy in which the faithful are forgiven, save one with a soiled heart, a heart veiled from the prophetic light and busied by nafs and dunya.

Many fuqaha have written treatises explicating the virtues of this night, including [from amongst the Hanafis]: Muhammad Ibn Tulun al-Salihi (Tahliyat Shab‘an), Mulla ‘Ali al-Qari (Fath al-Rahman), Nuh b. Mustafa Effendi (‘Iqd al-Marjan), Zayn al-‘Abidin al-Khalifati (Ifadat al-Mannan), and others.

It is recommended (mandub) to bring this night to life, so to speak, with all kinds of devotion, such as, prayer, charity, remembrance, recitation of the Qur’an [or translation or exegesis] and Prophetic Traditions (ahadith), conferring blessings upon the Holy Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), and seeking much forgiveness. It is also praiseworthy to bathe on this night to enter into the highest state of outward purification before engaging in acts of righteousness.

It is best to engage in such worship for most of the night, namely, more than half [between maghrib and fajr], and if unable, some extra devotional acts with a heart present and engaged in the moment is better than nothing. The greater the struggle and the greater the service, the greater the Divine gifts.

May Allah grant us all a tremendous forgiveness, may He grant us facilitation in upholding the noble shari‘a, in accordance with the inward and outward prophetic state, and may He grant relief and victory to the oppressed in Gaza and elsewhere, amin!

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Tabraze Azam

12 Feb, 22:29

فائدة:

يُروى عن القاضي أبي الحسن أنَّه قال:
كنتُ أتفقَّه بنيسابورَ، فعُرِضَ لي عارضٌ مَنعَني مِن التَّفقُهِ والتَّعلُّم.
فذكرتُه للأستاذ أبي القاسم القُشَيريِّ رحمه اللَّه تعالى، فقال لي ادعُ اللَّه بهذا الدعاءِ:
(لا تُعِقْنَا عن العلم بعَقائقٍ ولا تَمْنَعْنَا بمَانِعٍ، واختُم لنا بخيرٍ، واجعلْ عواقبَ أمورِنا كلَّها إلى خيرٍ، واكفنا همومَ الدُّنيا وأحزانَ الآخرةِ).

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قلتُ: وهو دعاءُ الإمامِ أبي محمدٍ الجُوَينيِّ في قُنوت الصُّبح كما ذكر ذلك الإمامُ تاج الدِّين السُّبكيُّ في طبقاته الكبرى،
وهو ودعاءُ الإمام أبي حامدٍ الإسْفَرَايينيِّ في قُنوتِه أيضًا كما ذكرَ ذلك الإمامُ الخَطِيبُ الشَّرْبِينيُّ في كتابِه مُغني المُحتاج.

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Tabraze Azam

11 Feb, 15:16

LEVELS OF #HANAFI JURISTS

The fiqhi level of the jurists that worked on Imam Muhammad b. al-Hasan al-Shaybani’s works is greater than others. The fiqh of al-Shaybani was reflected in these jurists because they lived and became coloured by his masaʾil.

— Shaykh Salah Abuʾl Haj, Sharh ʿUqud Rasm al-Mufti Course in Leicester

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Tabraze Azam

11 Feb, 10:38

Live now — Sharh ʿUqud Rasm al-Mufti in Leicester.

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Tabraze Azam

10 Feb, 23:45

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قال الإمام أبو حنيفة لأبي يوسف:

«ومن ناقشك من العامة والسوقة، فلا تُناقشه؛ فإنه يُذْهِبُ ماءَ وجهِك».

مناقب أبي حنيفة (ص: 116/2).

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Tabraze Azam

09 Feb, 22:35

«أقل منافع الأستاذ الفاضل أن يدلّ على الكتاب الصالح والطريق الصحيح، وهذا من إرشاده أعظم شيء مع قلته وخفّة مؤونته، فلو قال لك الأستاذ: "اشتغل بهذا الكتاب وارفض هذا الكتاب" = فقد أفادك فائدة جليلة، ونبّهك على فضيلة استحق بها منك الشكر على الأبد، وبهذا المقدار يستحق رئاسة الأستاذية، ويوجب عليك حقّ التلمذة، وتصير من أتباعه، ولو لم يفدك في الكتاب شيئًا أصلًا سوى الدلالة عليه= لكفى ذلك شرفًا وحقًا واجبًا»

الموفق عبد اللطيف البغدادي

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Tabraze Azam

08 Feb, 23:33

" وكان سيدي عليٌ الخواص رحمه الله يقول:

(ما مِن حامل علمٍ إلا وهو يعمل به، ولو في حق نفسه إذا ارتكب المعاصي؛ وذلك لأنه يتوب ويندم إذا وقع فيها، فلولا علمه بالحكم ما اهتدى لكون ذلك ذنبًا، ولا كان تاب منه) .

فقد عمل مثلُ هذا بعلمه من هذه الحيثية، وإن كان من ارتكب المعاصي لم يعمل بعلمه على مصطلح الناس، فافهم؛ فالعلم نافعٌ لصاحبه على كل حال، ولم يزل علم الإنسان أكثر من عمله في كل عصر، والحمد لله رب العالمين " .

_ (تنبيه المغترين) للعلامة العارف بالله سيدي عبد الوهاب الشعراني .

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Tabraze Azam

07 Feb, 20:54

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 24A] HASAN KAFI AQHISARI

The accomplished shaykh and established faqih who was born and raised in his native Bosnia, and then studied with great scholars in Istanbul. He was appointed as a judge in various cities, he authored numerous texts, and he participated in multiple military campaigns. In his later years, he was appointed as the permanent judge in Akhisar, and he devoted his time to writing and teaching.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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Tabraze Azam

07 Feb, 11:23

قال عبد الرحمن بن مهدي رحمه الله:
(كنت أجلس يوم الجمعة -أي للتدريس- فإذا كثر الناس فرحت، وإذا قلَّ الناس حزنت، فسألت بشر بن منصور فقال: هذا مجلس سوء؛ فلا تعد إليه، فما عدت إليه).
السِّير.

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Tabraze Azam

06 Feb, 20:32

LAST DAY TO REGISTER: BOOKS HAVE ARRIVED!

An intensive course in Arabic on the principles of iftaa, understanding the multifaceted reasons for the chosen positions within the Hanafi school, and the method of issuing sound, coherent fatawa with Shaykh Dr Salah Abu’l Haj–Dean of the Hanafi Fiqh College at WISE University in Amman (Jordan).

On-site participants only. Segregated facilities available for sisters. Registration will end at the end of the day on Friday.

Register: https://courses.irshad.org.uk/product/sharh-uqud-rasm-al-mufti/

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06 Feb, 16:28

*التمَكُّنُ من العلم أولى من التوسُّع فيه، إذ التمكُّن يُعِين على الضبط الصحيح فيه، وعلى التحقيق والتحقُّق من صحة ما قُرئ في المرة الأولى.*
من رسالة الشيخ العلامة عبد الفتاح أبو غده رحمه الله تعالى.

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Tabraze Azam

05 Feb, 22:46

IBN AL-HUMAM’S ZAD AL-FAQIR

I was very honoured to recently complete the teaching of Zad al-Faqir with the dedicated students in Level 2 of the HLCP. The text is very useful and it covers a wide range of issues; you can see Ibn al-Humam (d. 861) making various riwaya choices at different points, and you also see something of his spiritual state manifesting! The text has an important, published commentary by Shams al-Din al-Tumurtashi (d. 1004)—author of the Tanwir al-Absar—as well as others. May Allah allow us to benefit from the works of the righteous, amin!

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Tabraze Azam

04 Feb, 20:43

قال الإمام أبو حنيفة رضي الله عنه، في العالم والمتعلم:

فرب كلمة يسمعها الإنسان فيكرهها فإذا أخبر بتفسيرها رضي بها.

أقوال تُجبرك علي التأمل!

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Tabraze Azam

03 Feb, 22:54

THE HEADGEAR OF IMAM ABU HANIFA, COLOURS, AND SUNNA VS CUSTOM

In both reports regarding the headgear of Imam Abu Hanifa, as recorded by Ibn Abi al-ʿAwam (d. 335) in his Fadaʾil Abi Hanifa, he is seen wearing a tall black hat. Such reports are useful because they help us to recognise how the fuqaha understood sunna, and also how context played a part in determining the right type of dress. Elsewhere in the fiqh [see: Multaqa al-Abhur], we also learn generally about the praiseworthy nature of black clothing. Interestingly, Haskafi (d. 1088) expresses that black is encouraged because it was the mark of the Abbasids, and thus the colour of power, conquest, and authority. What is fascinating is that the praiseworthy nature of white is established through the texts (nass), but the jurists still deemed both colours to be equivalent in terms of what is recommended. There is much to learn here from the engagement with tradition vis-à-vis society. May Allah Most High grant us a deep understanding of fiqh, amin!

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Tabraze Azam

03 Feb, 13:43

EXCITING NEWS

I'm launching the Kalam 3.0 Institute, insha'allah. Find out more at www.whyislamistrue.com/kalam

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Tabraze Azam

02 Feb, 21:22

في المعرض كتب كثيرة جميلة ومفيدة، ولو يقبل مني الإخوة الأفاضل نصيحة فأنصحهم بأن لا يفوتهم هذا الكتاب العظيم" الأمد الأقصى" للإمام الجليل أبي زيد الدبوسي الحنفي، والكتاب من نمط الكتب الجامعة للآداب والأخلاق بنفَس أصولي، على طريقة الإمام الغزالي رحمه الله، بل يفوقه في بعض الجوانب، وحسب هذا الكتاب فخرا أن مؤلفه هو أبو زيد الدبوسي، وهو إمام جليل القدر جدا يضاهي أبا المعالي الجويني والغزالي وهذه الطبقة من الفحول، للدرجة التي يقول فيها عنه تلميذه أبو بكر ابن العربي المالكي:" اعلم أن ربَّ النِّعمة على أهل خراسان، بل على أهل العلم في غابر الأزمان، في الكشف عن أسرار العلوم هو القاضي أبو زيد الدّبُّوسي ... ".
وهذا الكتاب ليس موضوعه الفقه، فهو ليس خاصا بالفقه الحنفي، بل يصلح للجميع، فهو من نمط إحياء علوم الدين وهذه الشاكلة، فخُذه ولن تندم إن شاء الله.

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02 Feb, 14:11

Shaykh Ahmed Saad: Electricity, The Cosmos and Modern Education
https://youtu.be/gLZvlZLml0Y

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Tabraze Azam

01 Feb, 21:54

IMPORTANT UPDATE: HLCP FOUNDATIONS 2025

Many people have been reaching out to ask about the HLCP Foundations course and when it will open again for new participants… there is good news and bad news.

The bad news is that it will not be offered this year.

The good news is that you can join the existing cohort, catch up on the recordings, attend the last remaining live sessions, and then apply to participate in Level One which will begin after Ramadan!

Use the following coupon code for a special reduced rate of 50% off: MXFZATYM

Register here: https://irshad.org.uk/course/the-hanafi-legal-code-foundations/

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Tabraze Azam

01 Feb, 13:04

قال المقدسي: سألت الحافظ عبد الغني المقدسي، فَقُلْتُ: هَؤُلاءِ المشايخ يحكى عَنْهُم من الكرامات مَا لا يحكى عَنِ الْعُلَمَاء، إيش السبب فِي هَذَا؟ فَقَالَ: اشتغال الْعُلَمَاء بالعلم كرامات كثيرة - أَو قالَ: تريد للعلماء كرامة أفضل من اشتغالهم بالعلم؟
الذيل على طبقات الحنابلة (21/3)

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31 Jan, 13:05

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 23A] HAJI EFFENDI

The righteous ustadh and noble ʿalim who studied in Istanbul and eventually became the official reviewer (muʿid) of the lessons of Kemalpaşazâde (d. 940)–his most important instructor and guide–and the one chosen by him to be responsible for collating and preserving his legal edicts. He would pray and fast frequently, and he was known for his piety and gracious character. He became sick later in life, but he would persevere with his teaching, and he lived to over 100.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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31 Jan, 09:52

#أدب

كان سيدنا علي - رضي الله عنه - إذا دُعي إلى طعامِ غيرِه أكَل شيئا قبل أن يأتيه ويقول : قبيحٌ بالرجل أن يُظهِر نهمته في طعامِ غيره.

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30 Jan, 11:22

Me: *finishes teaching #Hanafi usul*
Students:

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Tabraze Azam

29 Jan, 19:54

TWO DAYS LEFT TO APPLY: LADIES POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HANAFISM

There are just two days left to register for the 2025 cohort of the Ladies Postgraduate Certificate in Hanafism!

The Postgraduate Certificate in Hanafism (PGCH) is an online, year-long programme for ladies who have completed the classical Dars al-Nizami curriculum or an equivalent level of study.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/pWk7hoqHTFVrAk4NA

Full course details here: https://irshad.org.uk/course/postgraduate-certificate/

(We have received a number of applications from prospective students who require financial aid to participate. If you are able to sponsor a student, do kindly reach out.)

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Tabraze Azam

13 Jan, 22:55

"العلم الصحيح والتصوف الصحيح متلازمان لا ينفك أحدهما عن الآخر"

فضيلة العلامة المحدث محمد عوامة

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13 Jan, 11:20

‏قال عمر بن عبد العزيز -رحمه الله- :

«أدركنا السلف وهم لا يرون العبادة في الصوم، ولا في الصلاة، ولكن في الكف عن أعراض الناس؛ فقائم الليل، وصائم النهار، إن لم يحفظ لسانه؛ أفْلَس يوم القيامة».

التمهيد، لابن عبد البر (ص: ١٧ /٤٤٣).

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12 Jan, 18:42

TIMELESS WISDOM — REFLECTIONS ON IMAM ABU HANIFA’S WASIYYA

This is another lesson I delivered during my recent trip to Toronto. I have previously taught the wasaya of Imam Abu Hanifa in private settings, but this was the first time I had shared some reflections publicly.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/SHwWChziP2k

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Tabraze Azam

12 Jan, 09:42

حقيقة

كان سبيل السلف الصالح الاشتغال بالفقه والعمل به، وأما علم الكلام فسيف مخبوء في غمده يخرجونه عند الحاجة..

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10 Jan, 20:48

ADMISSIONS NOW OPEN: LADIES POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HANAFISM!

Alhamdulillah, I’m happy to announce that we are now accepting applications for a second cohort of students for the much anticipated PGCH course.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Hanafism (PGCH) is an online, year-long programme for ladies who have completed the classical Dars al-Nizami curriculum or an equivalent level of study.

To learn more about the course and its content, to hear from past student-graduates, and to ask live questions, join us for the open session next Saturday 18th January! You can register for the session here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oBgIwdYmQ1K5yjfIVk5Ccw

Please note that the admissions period is: 10th January 2025 - 31st January 2025. Kindly share with those interested, and apply early as spaces are limited.

You can apply here: https://forms.gle/pWk7hoqHTFVrAk4NA

Full course details here: https://irshad.org.uk/course/postgraduate-certificate/

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Tabraze Azam

10 Jan, 12:43

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 21A1] MUHY AL-DIN KHATIB ZADA

The master-shaykh and scholarly authority who studied initially with his father and then with the luminaries of his time until he became an accomplished expert himself. His fame eventually spread such that the sultan appointed him as his private tutor. He engaged in many scholarly debates, he managed multiple seminaries in Istanbul, he retired with a large stipend, and he died and was buried in Istanbul.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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Tabraze Azam

09 Jan, 19:56

THE COMING OF THE ʿABDROIDS!

In a recent class, I had remarked to the students that we might soon find ourselves amidst a new kind of “slave,” namely, the ʿabdroid! Many of the issues discussed by the jurists pertain to human beings in bondage, but there are many underlying maxims and theories which might help us understand how to respond to ʿabdroids, for example, being hired by others to complete certain tasks, having a car accident and injuring other people or animals, destroying property, running away or going rogue, or even forming groups and causing mayhem(!) AI is developing fast and it won’t be long before such questions will begin to arise. There is a lot of work to be done, but we might be able to unearth all kinds of treasures if we deeply engage with the fiqh. May Allah grant us true openings, amin!

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08 Jan, 23:01

من الطامّات أن يحقّق غيرُ الفقيه كتبَ الفقه..
ومن ليس له دراية بفقه مذهبٍ، ولغته، وفَهم عباراته ومصطلحاته، فلا يحقق مخطوطاته، وإلا فسوف يَضل ويُضل.
ففي مخطوطات الفقه لا يُكتفى بمجرد خبرة التحقيق ومهنتها، بل لا بد من الفقه...

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07 Jan, 18:22

PEARLS IN THE DEEP

During my recent trip to New Jersey, I was honoured to receive a signed copy of Pearls in the Deep—How the Qur’an Transforms the Problem of Evil by Naz Hassan. The book is hot off the press and I’d encourage others to read the work and support the effort.

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06 Jan, 22:58

ولله العزة ولرسوله وللمؤمنين ولكن المنافقين لا يعلمون
فضيلة الشيخ أسامة عبد الكريم الرفاعي مفتي الديار الشامية في مسجده عزيزا كريما
الله اكبر ولله الحمد

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06 Jan, 15:14

THE LEGACY OF IMAM ABU HANIFA

I recently gave this lecture in a mosque in Toronto. I had arrived in the city earlier on the same day, and I wasn't aware that it was being recorded and streamed!

I spoke about Imam Abu Hanifa (may Allah be well-pleased with him) and his legacy of fiqh in light of early definitions and in light of what has reached us from him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdzBSbowfAg

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05 Jan, 14:24

«وكم من مُزَيَّن بالعبادات الظاهرة وهو في سخط الله تعالى؛ لخبثٍ مستكن في باطنه، فلا مطلع على السرائر إلا الله تعالى».

الإمام الغزالي في الاقتصاد

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04 Jan, 20:26

Some highlights from the event…

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04 Jan, 20:25

THE SECOND ANNUAL US HANAFI INTENSIVE (2024)

Prior to heading to Toronto (CA) I had travelled to New Jersey (US) to conduct the second annual Hanafi intensive. My sincere gratitude goes to Wajahat, Uthman, and the dedicated team of volunteers from Darul Fath and the Safina Society who once again, in stalwart fashion, organised an excellent event in the lands beyond the sea (ma waraʾ al-bahr)! Alhamdulillah, some sixty or so brothers and sisters gathered together for three days in order to read and study multiple legal treatises including Kınalızâde’s Risalat Tabaqat al-Masaʾil, Minkarizâde’s Risalat fi Wujub Istimaʿ al-Khutba, Tumurtashi’s Risalat fi Ahkam al-Lihya, and more! The benefit one gains from live classes, as opposed to online, is stark, and anybody who has travelled and sacrificed of their time and self to attend such a gathering knows that the benefit is often amplified and extended to others. It was wonderful to meet otherwise virtual students in the real world, and to be able to enjoy their company as we critically analysed both technical and practical issues pertaining to the practice of religion in the modern world. One amazing highlight from this year was the beautifully published collection of rasaʾil for the event. May Allah Most High grant us the tawfiq to maintain our ʿilmi connections for His sake, and may He grant us many more opportunities of meeting and benefitting from each other, amin!

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04 Jan, 12:31

ZANDAWISATI’S RAWDAT AL-ʿULAMA

The Bukharan faqih, al-Zandawisati (d. 382), was significant in status and had multiple important works, but, interestingly, his published works to date circle primarily around ideas of propriety and wisdom. The Rawdat al-ʿUlama is one such example. These works are noteworthy as they give us something of an insight into early notions of piety amongst the fuqaha. I recently dipped into it in order to read his comments pertaining to both Rajab and Shaʿban.

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03 Jan, 19:38

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 20A2] MULLA KHUSRAW

The erudite faqih and peerless scholar of his time who was referred to as the “little Abu Hanifa.” He taught first in Edirne, and was then later appointed as an instructor in the Ayasofya in Istanbul. As well as becoming a judge–which he strongly disliked–and issuing legal edicts, he held the post of şeyhülislam for some twenty years. He taught many students, and he was buried in Bursa.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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02 Jan, 20:51

SINCERE STRIVING: TRAVERSING THE PATH OF SACRED KNOWLEDGE WITH TRUE EXCELLENCE

I delivered this seminar to full-time students at an ʿilmi institution during my recent travels. I was initially supposed to conduct two sessions, but the plan was adjusted due to unforeseen circumstances. I tried to make up for that here by doing a 2-in-1, but it seems in the end that I only managed one session!

I would be happy to take any follow-up questions or to receive any other feedback.

https://youtu.be/85EMirMuwOM

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02 Jan, 13:20

O Lord, bless us in the month of Rajab and Shaʿban, and allow us to reach Ramadan!

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01 Jan, 18:47

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE TORONTO TOUR (2024)

Alhamdulillah, I was most honoured during my recent visit to Toronto to be invited by multiple seminaries and institutions of sacred learning. The GTA is a bustling place with many pockets of learning, and I often found myself amidst tens of keen students of knowledge, may Allah preserve and increase them. I spoke at Jame Abu Bakr about the legacy of Imam Abu Hanifa, and at Qasimul Uloom about genuineness in seeking sacred knowledge; I gave a lesson on Marghinani’s Hidaya to advanced-level female seminarians at Madina Masjid, and also conducted other seminars in the city. In the coming days, I hope to be able to share some of these sessions. In addition, there are multiple podcast episodes which should also be hitting the social feeds in due course, too! And all success is from Allah Most High.

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01 Jan, 13:51

"ليسَ الفاضل منْ لا يغلَط؛ بل الفاضل من يعدُّ غلطَهُ"

ابن الأثير.

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31 Dec, 22:42

MULLA ʿALI AL-QARI’S UPHOLDING ADAB IN RAJAB

As we are entering into the blessed month of Rajab, I am sharing this reading and study of Qari’s (d. 1014) somewhat technical risala on various issues pertaining to the sacred month.

https://youtu.be/f74Vk5tcudY?si=iO4NBLETExymLZQD

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31 Dec, 14:22

وقد قالوا: "قطرة من الهوى تكدِّرُ بحرًا من العلم"

أبو النجيب السهروردي.

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30 Dec, 19:47

Some highlights from the event courtesy of the volunteer photographers!

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30 Dec, 19:45

THE FIRST TORONTO INTENSIVE (2024) – PATH TO HANAFI FIQH

I’ve just recently returned from a beautifully organised #Hanafi intensive in Toronto (CA), and I must commend Ustadh Danyal and his committed team of brilliant volunteers who put together such an excellent programme spanning four days, and catering to some 130 or so men and women.

We got started at 6pm on the Thursday and Friday evenings, and at 9am on Saturday and Sunday, and managed to keep each other’s company for some 30 hours or so! During this time, and after an introduction to the sciences of the shariʿa and some comments on the madhhab, we covered a significant portion of Mankubars b. ʿAbdullah al-Nasiri’s (d. 652) al-Muqaddima fi al-Fiqh (we hope to complete the last sections in the near future!). We had multiple, open Q&A sessions, and further nasiha sessions on both the Saturday and Sunday evenings, and there were also opportunities to resolve personal queries and the like.

The organisers had prepared an excellent study pack containing an original copy of the text (shipped directly from the publisher!), bookmarks, writing materials, a notebook, and a schedule for the classes, as well as a personalised name tag and lanyard. The food was excellent, and they even had a “coffee bar!” For the entire event, every attendee could go and ask for a hot drink of their choice and it would be brought to them at their table so they could focus on the lessons. It was all impeccably thought through, and everybody was deeply appreciative.

I thoroughly enjoyed being with such a wonderful group of students, and I truly benefitted from the interactive atmosphere of learning, mashaʾAllah, and given the feedback I’ve since received from attendees, organisers, and volunteers, the feeling seems to be mutual! Alhamdulillah for opportunities to serve, and I pray that Allah Most High keeps us steadfast on the path of knowledge, amin!

(Some reached out to ask, “What to do next?” My response to one and all is the same: find a teacher you can benefit and seek direction from, and continue on the journey of learning until you find transformation in your life such that the sunna manifests inwardly and outwardly. The path is long, but it only takes a step to begin. May Allah guide our hearts!)

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28 Dec, 17:58

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«مُخالَطةُ ضُعفاءِ العُقولِ تُضعِفُ العقلَ؛ كما أنَّ مُخالَطةَ العُقلاءِ تَزيدُ في العَقل».

إحياء علوم الدين (ص: 327/3)

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27 Dec, 18:44

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 20A1] KHADIR BEK B. JALAL AL-DIN

The famed, accomplished, and authoritative shaykh who graduated and became peerless in his knowledge, particularly in the obscure sciences. After a dazzling performance in the sultan’s presence, he was appointed as a mudarris in Bursa, and then Edirne. After the conquest of Constantinople, he was appointed as its first judge and he remained in the position until his death.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

1,154

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27 Dec, 14:15

قال أبو يوسف رحمه الله: (الفقه فطنة ولو كان حفظًا ما حفظناها)

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25 Dec, 16:29

وعالم بعلمه لم يعملن
معذب من قبل عباد الوثن.

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24 Dec, 15:04

اعلم أن معاقد الخيرات على كثرتها محصورة في أمرين: صِدقٌ مع الحقّ، وخُلُقٌ مع الخَلْق.

[الفخر الرَّازي].

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23 Dec, 11:24

«وَاتِّبَاعُ الْمُجْتَهِدِ اتِّبَاعٌ لِلنَّصِّ؛ لِأَنَّهُ تَابِعٌ لِلنَّصِّ غَيْرُ مُشَرِّعٍ قَطْعًا».

#حاشية_ابن_عابدين

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20 Dec, 20:07

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 19A] MUHY AL-DIN YAGHAN

The gifted and noble ustadh who studied extensively with al-Fanari and was honoured by the sultan such that he became the authority after him in teaching lessons, issuing legal edicts, and in serving as a judge. He was accepted by one and all, but he eventually left his posts and travelled to the Hejaz. Upon return, he did not serve in any official capacity until he died.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

1,001

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20 Dec, 11:54

‏لمّا مات الحافظ أحمد الشيرازي، جاء إلى ابنه رجلٌ، فقال: "رأيت أباك في النوم وهو في المحراب واقفٌ بجامع شيراز، وعليه حُلّةٌ، وعلى رأسه تاجٌ مُكَلّلٌ بالجوهر.
فقلت: ما فعل اللهُ بك؟
قال: «غفر لي وأكرمني».
قلت: بماذا ؟
قال: «بكثرة صلاتي على رسول اللهِ ﷺ»

[‏سير أعلام النبلاء]

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19 Dec, 18:04

يقرأ الأربعين النووية، فيصير المحدث المسند، يقرأ نور الإيضاح، فيصير الفقيه العلامة، يقرأ السنوسية متعثرًا فيها، فيصير العلامة المتكلم، يقرأ الدروس النحوية، فيصير سيبويه زمانه، هكذا حال الألقاب في زماننا، فإلى الله تعالى المشتكى !!!

العلامة الشيخ نضال آله رشي الحنفي

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19 Dec, 11:58

TORONTO INTENSIVE: THE MUQADDIMA IN HANAFI FIQH

The main event of my trip to Toronto begins this evening!

Last spaces available… I look forward to seeing everyone.

Registration: https://pthf.ca/

1,629

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18 Dec, 17:36

تصانيف الإمام الماتريدي على ما أورده النسفي:

١. كتاب التوحيد
٢. كتاب المقالات
٣. كتاب رد أوائل الأدلة للكعبي
٤. كتاب رد تهذيب الجدل للكعبي
٥. كتاب بيان وهم المعتزلة
٦. كتاب رد كتاب الكعبي في وعيد الفساق
٧. كتاب رد الأصول الخمسة لأبي عمر الباهلي
٨. كتاب رد كتاب الإمامة لبعض الروافض
٩. كتاب في الرد على القرامطة: يردّ فيه أصول مذاهبهم
١٠. كتاب في الرد على القرامطة: يردّ فيه فروعهم
١١. مأخذ الشرائع [في أصول الفقه]
١٢. الجدل [في أصول الفقه]
١٣. تأويلات القرآن
وغير ذلك من الكتب.

#ماتريدي

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17 Dec, 15:33

On the path of ʿilm, there is no key like that of the faqih.

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15 Dec, 14:04

[فإنك إن تمسكت بوصيتي هذه رجوت أن تسلم وتعيش سالمًا إن شاء الله تعالى، ثم إنه ليحزنني مفارقتك، وتؤنسني معرفتك، فواصلني بكتبك، وعرفني بحوادثك، وكن لي كابنٍ فإني لك كأب.]

من وصية الإمام، رحمه الله.

1,168

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14 Dec, 14:19

آلات العلم أربع:

شيخ فتاح
وعقل رجاح
وكتب صحاح
ومداومة وإلحاح!

1,297

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13 Dec, 20:38

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 18A] SHAMS AL-DIN AL-FANARI

The peerless ustadh and foremost shaykh of his time. He served as a judge in Bursa, and taught and issued legal edicts, and his fame spread such that he became the first Şeyhülislam. He was extremely wealthy but would only wear a small turban and humble clothing. He later became blind but his sight then returned.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

1,240

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13 Dec, 11:25

A fascinating insight into Hanafis and Hanafism in the Horn of Africa:

https://youtu.be/v5u9_4q8fvU

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12 Dec, 09:14

(قد يتفق نقل قول في نحو عشرين كتابًا من كتب المتأخرين، ويكون القول خطأ أخطأ به أول واضع له، فيأتي من بعده وينقله عنه، وهكذا ينقل بعضهم عن بعض!).

العلامة ابن عابدين

https://t.me/Rwaq_manhaji

1,153

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11 Dec, 17:41

THE STUDENTS OF IMAM ABU HANIFA

al-Tahawi (d. 321) relates from Asad b. al-Furat (d. 213) that some forty individuals were in the circle of Imam Abu Hanifa (d. 150) and involved in the discussion and recording of issues.

The most significant amongst these were ten: Abu Yusuf, Zufar, Asad, ʿAfiya, Dawud, al-Qasim b. Maʿn, ʿAli b. Mushir, Yahya, Hibban, and Mandal. Although many others are listed in the works of Tabaqat, I’m sharing below a list of forty in order of their date of death.

1,365

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10 Dec, 22:37

THIS FRIDAY: THE SECOND ANNUAL #HANAFISM INTENSIVE IN NEW JERSEY (USA)

I look forward to seeing everyone this Friday for the second Hanafi intensive in New Jersey!

Registration: https://bit.ly/njhi

1,115

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08 Dec, 12:58

يابا، لا تفرح بكثرة الكتب تضعها على الرفوف، وافرح بما قرأتَ ووعيت؛ فللدجاجة ريش ولا تطير..

العلامة الشيخ نضال آله رشي الحنفي

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07 Dec, 21:55

"هذا زمان العالم فيه أبكم، والجاهل أصم عن الحق، فلا العالم يتكلم، ولا الجاهل يسمع؛ لاستغراق الكل بالدنيا"

- الحبيب عبد الله الحداد

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07 Dec, 19:01

Live now!

#Hanafism of the Horn

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06 Dec, 21:32

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 17A] AKMAL AL-DIN AL-BABARTI

The accomplished shaykh, remnant of the mujtahid imams, and the majestic ustadh, began his studies at home before leaving for Aleppo and then Cairo. The recognition of his tremendous scholarship meant that he became the first shaykh of the al-Madrasa al-Shaykhuniyya, but he refused judgeship posts. He left a great legacy of students and writings, and he died in Cairo.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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06 Dec, 12:54

-علاقتك مع الله على قدر علاقتك مع رسول اللهﷺ.

[https://t.me/SHAlshaar]

529

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05 Dec, 17:07

ON MASTERY & SIMPLICITY

“Mastery isn't making the simple complex—it's finding the elegant simplicity that cuts through the complexity.”

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04 Dec, 20:32

وقد تصدى شخص للرد على الإمام أبي حنيفة رضي الله تعالى عنه وأرضاه، وعمل في ذلك کراسة، وأتى بها إلي يعرضها علي فطردته، ولم أصغ إلى قوله، ففارقني ووقع من سلم بيته، وكان عالية فانكسر صلبه وخرج زر ورکه من مكانه فهو إلى الآن مکسور، يبول ويتغوط على نفسه، نسأل الله تبارك وتعالى العافية، وقد أرسل لي مرات أن أعوده فلم أفعل، أدبا مع الإمام أبي حنيفة رضي الله تعالى عنه أن أوالي من أساء الأدب معه.

( الإمام الشعراني )

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03 Dec, 20:43

TRANSMITTING MEANINGS, CONCEPTS & ʿILM VERSUS MERE WORDS & PSEUDO-ʿILM

It is easy to sometimes imagine that ancient #Hanafi jurists of Central Asia were sitting in their circles discussing intricate masaʾil of fiqh, kalam, or usul, in perfect and eloquent classical Arabic; but the truth probably lies somewhere else. In this short passage, and despite authoring his al-Kafi Sharh al-Bazdawi in Arabic, Sighnaqi (d. 714) conveys his teacher’s explanation of an usuli issue in its original Persian! Though Arabic was the medium of written scholarly engagement, lessons were likely occurring in a local language. In reality, the purpose of instruction is to relay not the words but the maʿani of the science. The words are mere receptacles which carry said meanings but they are not sought of in and of themselves. An instructor is expected to transmit the meanings and concepts, and not just translate the words. May Allah grant us true depth in knowledge, amin!

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03 Dec, 15:52

من تصدر صغيرًا ندم كبيرًا!

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02 Dec, 22:40

🌟 1-DAY WHY ISLAM IS TRUE INTENSIVE WORKSHOP IN LEICESTER, UK 🌟

📚 Classical Insights on Modern Challenges: How to Use the Science of Kalam to Refute Modern Atheism and Prove the Truth of Islam

In an exciting development, I’m happy to share that Shaykh Hamza Karamali of Basira Education will be joining us in Leicester (UK) this Sunday for his excellent Why Islam Is True Workshop designed for traditional teachers and students of knowledge. Attendees will receive both lunch on the day as well as a copy of the official textbook.

The workshop is open to anyone involved in Islamic teaching and preaching, both male and female (Imams, Scholars, Alims, Alimahs, Islamic School Teachers, Maktab Teachers, Chaplains, Da'is, Da'iyah, WIT Course Alumni, Theology Students and Students of Sacred Knowledge).

Everybody has engagements and responsibilities (and I know, life is busy!), but do try to make arrangements so that you can attend this programme. Communities need you, and you need to be able to express your learning meaningfully and in a way which is both scholarly and convincing. You will learn a great deal from this programme, insha’Allah.

📅 Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
🕗 Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
📍 Location: Masjid Mu’adh ibn Jabal: 60 Gamel Road, Leicester, LE5 6TB

Spaces are limited.

📝 Registration Link: https://www.whyislamistrue.com/leicester

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02 Dec, 11:19

إن لم يعلمك شيخك الفِقْهَيْنِ، ويدلك على الله تعالى لا على نفسه، فكبر عليه أربعًا، واغسل يديك منه..

العلامة الشيخ نضال آله رشي الحنفي

https://t.me/shaykhnidal

760

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01 Dec, 17:18

TWO NEW #HANAFI FATWA COLLECTIONS

New friends to the library–al-Fatawa al-Ghiyathiyya and al-Fatawa al-Anqarawiyya. Unfortunately, it seems that they only used the existing editions of the text for transcription, and no manuscripts were used for further verification. It’s handy as it is easier on the eye, but it is not ideal.

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30 Nov, 22:03

#HANAFISM INTENSIVE IN TORONTO (CA)

In about three weeks’ time, I’ll be delivering a 4-day intensive in Toronto (CA).

We’ll be undertaking a study of al-Muqaddima fi al-Fiqh by Najm al-Din Mankubars al-Nasiri (d. 652). The work covers creed, worship, the lawful and unlawful, rulings of the sacred law, spirituality, and more!

The intensive is open to men and women, and everyone will receive a course textbook.

Register here: https://pthf.ca/

922

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30 Nov, 15:13

قال الإمام أحمد: العلم مواهب من الله، ليس كل أحد يناله.
(الطبقات)

https://t.me/Rwaq_manhaji

805

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29 Nov, 20:42

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 16A] QIWAM AL-DIN AL-KAKI

The masterful faqih and imam of guidance who studied with teachers in Termez and elsewhere before heading to Cairo where he became the imam at the Jamiʿ al-Mardini. From that post, he spent the rest of his life teaching the madhhab and issuing legal edicts. He passed away in Cairo.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

915

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29 Nov, 12:39

ما اتقد مصباح عالم إلا من مشكاة نور قلب رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم 💚.

الشيخ علي الخواص.

875

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28 Nov, 15:12

"يا طالبَ العلمِ"

هل حفظت القرآن؟ لا.
هل حفظت ألفية ابن مالك؟ لا.
هل حفظت ألفية السيوطي أو العراقي؟ لا.
هل حفظت الجزرية؟ لا.
هل حفظت الرحبية؟ لا.
هل حفظت جوهرة التوحيد أو بدء الأمالي؟ لا
هل حفظت البيقونية؟ لا.
هل حفظت السلم المنورق؟ لا.
هل أتقنت كتابًا في الفقه؟ لا.
هل أتقنت كتابًا في النحو؟ لا.
هل أتقنت كتابًا في البلاغة؟ لا.
هل أتقنت كتابًا في أصول الفقه؟ لا.
هل أتقنت كتابًا في علم الحديث؟ لا.
هل أتقنت كتابًا في العقيدة؟ لا.
هل أتقنت كتابًا في التفسير؟ لا.
هل أتقنت كتابًا في المنطق؟ لا.
ثم تقول: أنا طالب علم !!
الفيس بوك يضيع وقتك ولا يعلمك، فاترك ما يضيع، واشتغل بما ينفع؛ فإن العمر دقائق تمرُّ مَرَّ السحاب، وإياك والألقاب مع فراغ الوطاب، فالوقت كالسيف إن لم تقطعه قطعك ..

العلامة الشيخ نضال آله رشي الحنفي

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27 Nov, 21:38

SPECIAL EVENT: HANAFIS OF THE HORN

Join us for a special seminar on #Hanafism and #Hanafis from the Horn of Africa with our guest, Shaykh Mohammed Abdullah Artan.

While the Ḥanafī scholarly tradition in the Horn produced notable figures such as the Cairene scholars Fakhr al-Dīn ʿUthmān b. ʿAlī al-Zaylaʿī (d. 743/1342) and Jamāl al-Dīn ʿAbdallah b. Yūsuf al-Zaylaʿī (d. 762/1361), much about their personal lives and education remains unknown. Similarly understudied are the many other Hanafi scholars from the Horn who settled in Shām, Ḥijāz, and Yemen teaching and refining Hanafi texts in various famed Hanafi madāris.

In this seminar, we will cover:
- A Brief History of Hanafism in the Horn;
- Hanafi Dynasties of the Horn and Yemen;
- Hanafis from the Horn in Yemen, Hijaz, Shām, and Cairo; and
- Hanafi Texts and Manuscripts in the Horn.

Register here: http://tiny.cc/hanafihorn

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27 Nov, 17:50

أهمية المحافظة على مجالس العلم

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26 Nov, 15:57

بلاد ما وراء النهر ووجه تسميتها بذلك:

قال المولى عبدالعزيز تـ١٢٣٩ في شرحه:

"«ما وراء النهر»: هي بلاد:
١-بخارى، ٢-وسمرقند، ٣-ونسف، ٤-واسفيجاب، ٥-وخجند، ٦-وشاش، ٧-وأوزجند، ٨-وخوارزم، ٩-وكاشغر.

و«النهر»: هو جيحون يخرج من جبال بدخشان ويمر إلى المغرب والشمال إلى أرض بلخ وترمذ، ثم ينعطف إلى الجنوب ثم إلى المغرب، وينصب في بحيرة خوارزم، وقد ينصب في بحيرة طبرستان.

والبحيرة: مالح وسيع الطول والعرض، غير متصل بالبحر المحيط.

ومحيط بحيرة طبرستان ألف وخمسمائة فرسخ.

وهذه البلاد على شمال النهر، والتسمية بما وراء النهر: إما من أهلها، أو من أهل البلاد الجنوبية؛ فإنَّ «وراء» من الأضداد يطلق على القدام والخلف، وقد نشأ بما وراء النهر من لا يحصى عددهم من الفقهاء الحنفية"اهـ

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25 Nov, 22:49

[RASAʾIL READINGS:] EPISODE 10 — UPHOLDING MODERATION ON THE RULING OF THE MOSQUE SECLUSION (al-Insaf fi hukm al-Iʿtikaf)

Join us for reading of Lacknawi’s (d. 1304) risala covering the nuances of the legal ruling of the act of seclusion in a mosque according to the Hanafi school.

Author: Muhammad ʿAbd al-Hayy al-Lacknawi (d. 1304)
Place: Online
Date: Friday 17th January 2025
Time: 12.30pm EST | 5.30pm BST

Feel free to join the Rasaʾil Readings group—the zoom link will also be posted there: https://t.me/+NX0Lp7kBId5hMDE0

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25 Nov, 13:20

يحكي الشيخ الحافظ عن قراءة الشيخ أبي الخير كتاب الهداية في #الفقه_الحنفي على الشيخ عبد الحكيم الأفغاني في دار الحديث بدمشق، وكان عدد الطلاب حين بدؤوا في قراءتها أربعين، ثم لما بلغوا نهايتها بعد أربع سنوات كانوا أقل من أصابع اليد الواحدة!

ليس الشأن أن تبدأ، بل أن تستمر!

#منهجيات
#المذهب_الحنفي

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24 Nov, 20:36

Fiqh done in haste is fiqh done without taste.

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23 Nov, 22:26

سُئِلَ سفيان بن عيينة:
من أحوج الناس إلى طلب العلم؟
قال: أعلمهم؛ إنَّ الخطأ منه أقبح.

جامع بيان العلم وفضله (١ / ٤٠٧). منقول

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22 Nov, 20:01

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 15A] HUSAM AL-DIN AL-SIGHNAQI

The masterful jurist and theologian who studied with major authorities and was authorised to issue legal edicts (fatawa) in his youth. He dictated a commentary on Husami’s Muntakhab, he taught at the site of the grave of Abu Hanifa, and he then travelled for the hajj pilgrimage. He died in Merv.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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21 Nov, 23:17

LIBRARY TOUR

One of my kids decided to draw a part of my library. So if you’ve been curious about what else is there, this is kid-ijtihad on what everything is and what it all means!

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21 Nov, 17:43

اللهم انشلْ شبابَنا من أوحال المُتكلِّمينَ جهلًا باسم الدِّين، الذين لم يُشتهروا بطلب العلم، ولم يأخذوا دِينَهم عن العلماء الأثبات الثقات ...
فقد صح عن الإمام مالكٍ رضي الله عنه أنه أوصى أحدَ شبابِ الأمة فقال:
لا تَحمِل العلمَ عمن لم يُعرفْ بالطلب، ولم يُعرفْ بمجالسة أهلِ العلم !

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20 Nov, 22:25

THE SECOND ANNUAL #HANAFISM INTENSIVE IN NEW JERSEY (USA)

This year’s intensive is just three[ish] weeks away. Alhamdulillah, the texts have now been finalised and I look forward to seeing everyone there! The intensive is open to men and women, and everyone will receive a course textbook. This year, we’ll be covering:

1. Hamzawi’s ʿIlm Hal ʿArabi
2. Minkarizâde’s Risalat fi Wujub Istimaʿ al-Khutba
3. Tumurtashi’s Risalat fi Ahkam al-Lihya
4. Kınalızâde’s Risalat Tabaqat al-Masaʾil
5. Imam Abu Hanifa’s Wasiyya ila Abu ʿIsma

Register here: https://bit.ly/njhi

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20 Nov, 15:19

https://youtu.be/dxoFMOUZNCc?feature=shared

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19 Nov, 21:14

AI SUMMARY OF SOME FIQH LESSONS

A student has been making extensive notes in one of my classes on fiqh, tafaqquh, and fatwa. After about three months, he asked AI to summarise the key takeaways. I’m sharing its interesting summary-response below!

(1) The ulama's role as guardians of knowledge and spiritual guides is crucial for maintaining the integrity of Islamic teachings. Their wisdom and guidance help preserve the essence of faith across generations.

(2) In times of rapid social change, the ulama face unique challenges in adapting their approach while staying true to core principles. Balancing tradition with contemporary needs requires deep understanding and nuanced interpretation.

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19 Nov, 12:47

النَّهمة في تلقي المعلومات وتنويع العلوم وتعدد المشايخ مضرةٌ بالطالب ضررَ إكثار الشرِهِ من الطعام، فإن كان ولا بد فليكن ثلث وقته للتلقي، وثلثه للمراجعة، وثلثه للتدبر، فيحصل به الانتفاع!

#منهجيات

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18 Nov, 22:31

[صبر الإمام أبي حنيفة على تعليم العلم]

«سمعت الفضيل بن عياض يقول: كان أبو حنيفة رجلًا فقيهًا، معروفًا بالفقه، مشهورًا بالورع، واسع المال، معروفًا بالإفضال على كل من يضيف، صبورًا على تعليم العلم بالليل والنهار.» اهـ.

الطبقات السنية لتقي الدين التميمي (ت. ١٠١٠ هـ)

https://t.me/madrasahanafiyya

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18 Nov, 11:19

[RASA'IL READINGS: EPISODE 09] TREATISE ON THE ISSUE OF MARRIAGE WORDINGS

The Rasa’il Readings are periodic, brief readings of short treatises on law, legal theory, and the like, from across the Hanafi scholarly tradition.

In the ninth session, we covered al-Khatib al-Tumurtashi’s (d. 1004) risala on issue of whether a common mispronunciation during the marriage contract is deemed legally excusable or not.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/2BOQYKPLwEY

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17 Nov, 09:42

A NOTE ON SEEKING KNOWLEDGE AND POOR SCHOLARS

I shared a post which said that seeking ʿilm without money is like engaging in war without a sword. Somebody had objected as scholars were poor. This was my comment:

On the contrary, the general trend with respect to scholars of the past was their being financially well-off because they were supported through the provision of government stipends and the like. Scholars being poorer is a recent phenomenon. The point in the OP stands in that seeking knowledge is not possible without funding, and that's also the reason why Imam Zarnuji dedicates a whole chapter of his work on the proper manners of a student to earning a living. Even now, you cannot go and study at a traditional seminary unless you have funding actually or effectively, namely, the individual pays or their relatives support them, or they are granted a third-party scholarship. Nothing is free. No teacher can teach for free. No institution can run for free. And no student can attain knowledge for free.

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16 Nov, 19:54

فلا أعرف لترك السنة من غير عذر وجها إلا كفرا خفيا، أو حمقا جليا.

- حجة الإسلام الغزالي

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15 Nov, 18:33

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 32] ʿABD AL-RAZZAQ AL-HALABI

The righteous faqih and masterful muqriʾ, born in 1925, studied extensively with Shaykh Salih and graduated at his hands. He taught lessons after fajr and between maghrib and ʿishaʾ at the Umayyad Mosque for some 60 years. Along with his teacher, he founded the Maʿhad al-Fath al-Islami where he taught, served, and issued fatwas, and he then eventually took charge. He served in multiple posts in Damascus, and he died in 2012.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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14 Nov, 22:42

شر أنواع الكِبر ما يمنع من استفادة العلم وقبول الحق والإنقياد له .
حجة الإسلام الغزالي .

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14 Nov, 15:21

من أكبر مزالق القراءة التراثية:
أن تفهم المكتوب بما في عقلك أنت، لا بما أراده كاتبه، وهذا لا يمكن تلاشيه مع ضعف التأمل.
وثانيا: فهم الكلام بمصطلحات عصرك، وعدم تصور واقع الكاتب.

https://t.me/Rwaq_manhaji

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13 Nov, 20:17

A NOTE ON EXPERTS

Somebody asked me about recognising experts so I sent them a brief message. I’m sharing the response below for anybody interested:

Firstly, most of their serious ʿilmi engagement will be in that science, and they aren’t just a jack of all trades. Secondly, they are clearly very well read and able to recall the masaʾil (istihdar). Thirdly, they actually have production of knowledge through writing and teaching (and students have actually acquired the ʿilm, not just masaʾil of a particular book—even one student is sufficient!). Fourthly, they critically analyse and actively engage with the science (know how to tafsil/taʾwil/tarjih where needed), and they don’t just read for baraka. Finally, the ʿilm speaks for itself as they are coloured by it—they aren’t seeking dunya thereby. God help us!

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13 Nov, 15:15

من أئمة الكوفة المحدّث الحافظ الحجة زهير بن معاوية (174هـ) -قال عنه الإمام أحمد: من معادن العلم-، كان له تلميذ يختلف إليه، ثم غاب فترة، فلما عاد سأله الحافظ: أين كنت؟

قال: ذهبت إلى أبي حنيفة.

فقال: نِعمَ ما تعلمت، لَمَجلسٌ تجلسه مع أبي حنيفة خيرٌ لك من أن تأتيني شهرًا!!

#الإمام_الأعظم
#المذهب_الحنفي

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11 Nov, 23:20

FIQH, RESOLVE, AND ABSTINENCE

It is reported that Imam Abu Hanifa was asked about that which aids a person in learning fiqh and being able to recall it, so he responded by saying, “gathering and strengthening one’s resolve.” So the questioner followed up by asking what the means to that is, so he responded, “lessening one’s connection to things.” Finally, he asks what the means to that is, and Imam Abu Hanifa responds, “taking something when you have a need, and not going beyond that.”

At the heart of becoming a talib al-ʿilm is abstinence (zuhd). Wanting more dunya [material or spiritual] only leads to a decrease, and an occupation of dunya in the space of ʿilm and akhira. Things distract one from singularity in purpose and direction, and they should only be used as a means and not as an end-goal. Strengthen your knowledge through sincere practice, continually ask for an increase, and gather and strengthen your resolve because the path is long and fraught with danger.

May Allah grant us well-being, amin!

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11 Nov, 12:42

"رُبما فُتحَ للمسئول ببركةِ السَّائل"

الشيخ الأكبر محيي الدِّين بن العربي.

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10 Nov, 17:34

ʿIlmtertainment: a preoccupation with amusement and worldliness through sacred knowledge.

Knowledge is to be sought with sincerity and upheld with humility so that it leads to real piety.

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09 Nov, 20:17

حين يحث #أهل_العلم طالبه أن يواظب على الدروس ولا ينقطع؛ فذاك مبني على مواظبة الشيخ أصلًا، وما نراه اليوم من حال بعض المدرّسين من التهاون في إقامة المجالس، وتضييع أعمار الطلاب، والمماطلة في إنهاء الكتب، وتكثير المجموعات بغير طائل: أقرب للبطالة، مما يعوّد الطالب الكسل!

الأصل أن يعمد الشيخ لتربية عقل تلميذه، ويراقب فيه هذا النمو، ويسعى لترقيته في الفهم والقدرة على صياغة العلم، فإذا تباعدت المجالس وتناثرت الفوائد وتزاحمت الفنون في الذهن بغير ترتيب، فأنى يكون الانتفاع!

#منهجيات
#الصحبة

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08 Nov, 20:46

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 32] ADIB AL-KALLAS

The faqih and noble ascetic, born in 1921, he worked with his father and studied sacred knowledge in the mornings and evenings, and later dedicated himself to ʿilm completely and taught in the Maʿhad al-Fath from its inception. He was a noted jurist, and particularly acknowledged for his brilliance in ʿilm al-kalam. He held many posts in Damascus, he was well-known for his incredible humility and gracious character, and he died in 2009.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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08 Nov, 12:43

الجمعةُ عِيدُ المصلين على رسول الله ﷺ.

..

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07 Nov, 22:37

NEW #HANAFI BOOK PURCHASES

I recently picked up Quhustani’s (d. ~950) commentary on the Khulasat al-Kaydani, a work on the fiqh of prayer. Interestingly, this sharh also has a separate, large commentary on it which is a very useful resource. The second one pictured is Ibn Amir Haj’s (d. 879) commentary on Jurjani’s ʿAwamil in Nahw.

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07 Nov, 15:31

« مِن حُسنِ خُلُقِ الرَّجُلِ أن يُحدِث صَاحِبه وهُوَ يَبتَسِمُ ».

رَوضَةُ العُقلاءِ 📕

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06 Nov, 22:10

📢 SCOTLAND CALLS: THE FIQH OF EVERYDAY LIFE INTENSIVE 📢

I’m happy to share that I’ll be making a debut trip over to our good friends across the border next weekend (Sunday 17th November). If you are in Glasgow or thereabouts, do consider coming out to join us for this free event. I look forward to seeing everyone and delivering this intensive.

Join us for this interactive seminar where we will cover important topics pertaining to everyday life—such as food, speech, clothing, and earning a living—and learn how to uphold sunna, uprightness, and spirituality in life.

🗓️ Sunday 17th November
⏰ 12pm - 5pm
📍Room 743, James McCune Smith Learning Hub, University of Glasgow

🔗 Register here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/gumsa/1457332

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06 Nov, 12:47

كلما كان المعنى من ذهنك أمكن، كان التعبير عنه أقوى!

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05 Nov, 20:25

Being fiqh·less will eventually lead to being faithless.

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05 Nov, 12:38

https://youtu.be/zbLEhJQUFJ4?feature=shared

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04 Nov, 19:01

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 📣

I’m happy to announce that I will be travelling this December to the lands “beyond the sea” (ما وراء البحر) to teach multiple #Hanafi intensives!

I look forward to meeting and spending time with our dear Hanafis from across the pond. All intensives are open to men and ladies. Register early to secure your spot, and kindly spread the word!

I will announce further travel plans and some of the texts I’ll be covering in due course.

NEW JERSEY INTENSIVE: https://bit.ly/njhi

TORONTO INTENSIVE: https://pthf.ca

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03 Nov, 14:09

"قيل: إذا جمع المعلم ثلاثاً
تمت النعمة بها على المتعلم:
الصبر والتواضع و حسن الخلق،

وإذا جمع المتعلم ثلاثاً
تمت النعمة بها على المعلم:
العقل والأدب وحسن الفهم."

الإمام الغزالي | إحياء علوم الدين (٧٦/١).

✍🏻 اقـرأ🪴

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02 Nov, 15:08

الفراغ مفتاح كل سوء.. ذكر ابن سينا (٤٢٧هـ) في سياسته ضرورة شغل المرأة بما ينفعها ويستهلك وقتها، وهو مجرب مشاهد، فمن لم تنشغل بالنافع قضت أوقاتها في الأسواق والنميمة والغيبة وأضرابها، هذا إذا لم تقع في خطايا أخرى.

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01 Nov, 21:01

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 31B] ABUʾL YUSR ʿABIDIN

The noble mufti and medical doctor, and grandnephew of the famed Ibn ʿAbidin (d. 1252). He practiced medicine for some 30 years, held multiple posts in the city, excluding his extensive teaching from home, and was appointed as the Mufti of Syria. He was a tremendous source for fatwa and tarbiya, and he died in Damascus.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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01 Nov, 12:44

UNTO THE MERCY OF GOD: SHAYKH MUHAMMAD ʿADNAN DARWISH

May Allah Most High shower His tremendous mercy upon the Damascene Hanafi scholar, Shaykh Muhammad ʿAdnan Darwish, who has passed away. He had graduated from the Maʿhad al-Fath al-Islami in Damascus at the hands of the likes of Shaykh ʿAbd al-Razzaq al-Halabi (d. 2012) and others, and then from al-Azhar, and was well known for his involvement in the building of hundreds of mosques. He also taught at the Maʿhad al-Fath for some twenty years. Like other significant scholars of the region, he was forced to migrate to Turkey but he continued to set up traditional seminaries as well as teaching extensively himself and holding different posts. Given his long career, he was the teacher of many, and he brought many works of the madhhab into print. May Allah have mercy upon him, accept his efforts, and enter him into His vast Gardens of Eden, amin!

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31 Oct, 22:32

Hana·fiqh·tion: a misattribution or erroneous ascription of a concept or practice to the Hanafi school.

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30 Oct, 20:22

ON TIME & FOCUS

“Time expands when we eliminate interruptions—our attention, not the clock, ultimately limits what we can achieve.”

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29 Oct, 20:11

THE #HANAFI CREED OF THE SUFIS

In his explication of the path of the saints, Abu Bakr al-Kalabadhi (d. 380)–himself a student of the Bukharan faqih Muhammad b. Al-Fadl al-Kamari (d. 381)–explains that their creed entails affirming the eternality of the Divine Creative Act (takwin). This is the transmitted Hanafi position as conveyed in books of Hanafi-Maturidi creed (including the Tahawiyya), and expressed by Saʿd al-Din al-Taftazani (d. 792) as being a position they ascribe to their early madhhab authorities. The Taʿarruf is an important manual of tasawwuf which was widely accepted, like the Qut al-Qulub, and subject to multiple commentaries–including one by the author himself. It had also been said: “Were it not for the Taʿarruf, tasawwuf would not have been known.” May Allah inspire us to acts and states which draw us continually nearer to Him, amin!

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29 Oct, 12:43

[ما أعظم بركة أبي حنيفة]

«سمعت أبا يوسف يقول: ما أعظم بركة أبي حنيفة! فتح لنا سبل الدنيا والآخرة.» اهـ.

كشف الآثار الشريفة للأستاذ السبذموني (ت. ٣٤٠ هـ)

https://t.me/madrasahanafiyya

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28 Oct, 17:42

SHEFFIELD EVENT: THE FIQH OF EVERYDAY LIFE

We had a full house at a recent day-long seminar organised by SeekersHub in Sheffield where we studied the fiqh of everyday life. We had attendees ranging from teenagers to university-students, parents to students of knowledge, and perhaps some more in-between all of that!

Alhamdulillah, we managed to cover the laws pertaining to food and drink, clothing, earning a living, learning sacred knowledge, gender interaction, and more. The attendees were well fed(!) and the organisers did a great job of keeping things running to schedule such that we were able to complete the content.

The feedback I’ve received from the attendees has been very positive, and I look forward to any future events and opportunities to serve. May Allah Most High grant us continued tawfiq, amin!

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28 Oct, 13:01

التسليم للفقهاء سلامة في الدين

لمشاهدة الحلقة كاملة: https://youtu.be/f8uVIpbZskU

#أثر_الحديث_الشريف #فضيلة_الشيخ_العلامة_محمد_عوامة

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27 Oct, 14:04

أعظم دليل على فضيلة الشيء النظر إلى ثمرته، ومن تأمل ثمرة الفقه علم أنّه أفضل العلوم؛ فإن أرباب المذاهب فاقوا على الخلائق أبدًا وإن كان في زمن أحدهم من هو أعلم منهم بالقرآن أو بالحديث أو باللغة.

صيد الخاطر (ص١٢٨)

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26 Oct, 17:59

[RASAʾIL READINGS:] EPISODE 09 — Treatise on the Issue of Marriage Wordings (Risala fi masʾalat zawwajtu wa jawwaztu)

Join us for reading of al-Khatib al-Tumurtashi’s (d. 1004) risala on issue of whether a common mispronunciation during the marriage contract is deemed legally excusable or not.

Author: Muhammad b. ʿAbdullah al-Khatib al-Tumurtashi (d. 1004)
Place: Online
Date: Friday 8th November 2024
Time: 12.30pm EST | 5.30pm BST

Feel free to join the Rasaʾil Readings group—the zoom link will also be posted there: https://t.me/+f4UOhh1W6Sc3NmU0

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25 Oct, 18:50

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 31A] SALIH AL-FARFUR

The blessed shaykh from a noble family who, after studying extensively with many scholars and teaching in multiple locations, founded a charity and then the Maʿhad al-Fath al-Islami, an institution for instruction in the Islamic sciences. Shortly thereafter, he opened a similar institution for ladies. He left a legacy of students, and he died in Damascus.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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24 Oct, 18:47

AHKAM AL-NISAʾ: FIQH INTENSIVE FOR ʿALIMIYYAH STUDENTS

Given the success of the recent intensive for ʿalimat, and then multiple, subsequent requests for further sessions, a 5-session intensive (one lesson per month) has been organised by a local team of female scholars. The first session is on this Sunday! (Apologies for the late notice)

Insha’Allah, I will be covering the Ahkam al-Nisaʾ section of Ibn Nujayms’s (d. 970) al-Ashbah wa al-Nazaʾir through a work I’ve put together titled Amthalun Husna—through the footnotes, this work multiplies the issues covered and also provides extensive references.

For those interested in the Ladies’ Postgraduate Certificate in Hanafism (PGCH)—a year-long, intense study of the madhhab exclusively for ladies—this course might serve as a taster. Registration is open for in-person, online, and even hybrid (part online, part in-person) attendees. Scholarships are available for those who need financial aid.

Details and registration here: https://forms.gle/FXBphAXEG6cJcJnd9

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24 Oct, 14:15

«الواجب على العاقل أن يستميل قلوب النّاس بالمزاح المحمود، و يترك التعبس».

روضة العقلاء، لابن حبان البستي

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23 Oct, 16:38

TABAQAT AL-HANAFIYYA: THE NAZM AL-JUMAN OF IBN DUQMAQ

This is a beautiful compendium of #Hanafi scholars by Shaykh Ibrahim b. Muhammad, Ibn Duqmaq (d. 809), the student of Qurashi (d. 775) who, incidentally, is also the author of the al-Jawahir al-Mudiyya. He dedicates the entire first volume to the manaqib of Imam Abu Hanifa, a significant contribution in and of itself, and then proceeds to compile four volumes on the scholars of the madhhab. He remarks that his shaykh did not cover many of the jurists, nor did he order them into their respective tabaqat, and this is what he resolves with his work. An important publication for those interested in early, Hanafi, biographical dictionaries.

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23 Oct, 11:01

قال أبوحفص لأبي عثمان النيسابوري :
إذا جلست للنّاس فكن واعظًا لقلبك ونفسك، ولايغرّنك اجتماعهم عليك؛ فإنّهم يراقبون ظاهرك، والله يراقب باطنك.

https://t.me/Rwaq_manhaji

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22 Oct, 17:13

DO YOU HAVE THE NUMBER TO THE HEAVENS?

In this short clip, the late Shaykh Fathi Safi (may Allah have mercy upon him) explains that he has the phone number for the heavens: 222–namely, two rakʿats and two drops of tears at two in the morning. For the mentally challenged, there is no actual “phone number.” This is a reference to sincere seeking and worship by getting up and praying in the night when others are asleep. The shaykh explains that if you don’t receive, then the issue is with you; Allah is the Giver, and He gives. As we know from the hadith, Divine gifts are dispensed at this time, and, as the poet said, they dished them out whilst you were asleep! May Allah Most High awaken our hearts and souls, amin!

https://youtu.be/7T-MRiyUhQ4

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22 Oct, 08:38

"ليس على أهلِ لا إلهَ إلَّا اللَّه وحشةٌ في قبورِهِم"

العلامة شهاب الدِّين أحمد بن أبي حجلة التلمساني.

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21 Oct, 17:20

[RASA'IL READINGS: EPISODE 08] GIFT FOR THE WORSHIPFUL DEVOTEES ON THE MERIT OF BRUSHING TEETH

The Rasa'il Readings are periodic, brief readings of short treatises on law, legal theory, and the like, from across the Hanafi scholarly tradition.

In the eighth session, we covered ʿAbd al-Ghani al-Maydani's (d. 1298) risala on the merit on brushing teeth and its transmitted legal details according to the Hanafi school.

You can watch it here: https://youtu.be/g7vbd1b2_Ug

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21 Oct, 03:00

السُّنة نور؛ فحيثما عمل أحدكم بسُنَّة من سُنن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم اقتبس من هذا النور وأصابته شعبة منه.
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20 Oct, 13:21

The City of the Qur’an

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19 Oct, 19:17

Shaykh Muhammad ʿAdnan Darwish, the Damascene editor of numerous Hanafi works, is very ill and seems to be in an intensive care unit in a hospital in Istanbul—may Allah grant him a complete shifaʾ, amin! Many years ago, I was blessed to able to study some usul al-fiqh with him, alhamdulillah. In my first class, he unexpectedly started testing me on fiqh and asked some quite nuanced questions. Thankfully, he was happy with my answers!

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18 Oct, 19:44

[THE SCHOLARS OF HANAFISM: 30B] ABUʾL KHAYR ʿABIDIN

The faqih of Damascus, the noble sharif, and the Mufti of Syria. He studied with the Damascene luminaries of his time, and became well-known for his mastery of fiqh. He took up his father’s former post in leadership and teaching at the Jamiʿ al-Ward, and he was appointed as a judge multiple times. He was responsible for fatawa for some 35 years.

#Hanafi #Hanafism #HanafiSchool #HanafiMadhhab #HanafiSanad #Fuqaha #Fiqh #ImamAbuHanifa

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18 Oct, 14:24

قال سفيان الثوري رحمة الله عليه:

من لم يُعدّ البلاء نعمة، والرخاء مصيبة فليس بفقيه!

#تزكية

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18 Oct, 10:01

"Should you be martyred or die in the cause of Allah, then His forgiveness and mercy are far better than whatever ˹wealth˺ those ˹who stay behind˺ accumulate." (3:157)

https://youtu.be/pG0ES-XtaW8

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17 Oct, 14:01

ورأيت أقوامًا من المنتسبين إلى العلم أهملوا نظر الحق عز وجل إليهم في الخلوات، فمحا محاسن ذكرهم في الجلوات، فكانوا موجودين كالمعدومين، لا حلاوة لرؤيتهم، ولا قلب يحنُّ إلى لقائهم؛ فالله الله في مراقبة الحق عز وجل.

📘صيد الخاطر/ ابن الجوزي / ص ١٠٦

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15 Oct, 17:58

THE INTER-SCIENCE CONSONANCE OF #HANAFISM

It is important to recognise that the Hanafi authorities are explaining issues across sciences, and it is only when you bring everything together under one roof that you begin to see patterns and the application of consistent premises to arrive at conclusions. An example of this is found in the Mukhtasar al-Hikma al-Nabawiyya by Shaykh Ishaq al-Hakim al-Rumi (d. 950), an Ottoman scholar who authored a commentary (or two!) on the al-Fiqh al-Akbar ascribed to Imam Abu Hanifa (may Allah be well-pleased with him!) Throughout his text, he quotes the shaykhayn–Sarakhsi and Bazdawi–extensively to make his points and to share the Hanafi method and usul application; in doing so, he demonstrates the importance of being connected to the differing sciences within the overarching umbrella of Hanafism. May Allah Most High grant us a deep understanding of faith, amin!

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