How To Learn Anything
Most people go through school, college or university learning a lot, but often learning little to nothing about HOW to learn. We might figure out how to study for a … Continue reading How To Learn Anything
Author: Samir Hussain
Taqwa For Palestine
Note: this post has not been written to dissuade anyone from being involved in protests or activism for Palestine. Please continue to do so, may Allah reward you and may … Continue reading Taqwa For Palestine
“Follow Allah & His Messenger ﷺ, Not People” – Misunderstanding The Concept Of Taqlid
This is a common phrase uttered by those who are against the madhhabs and the concept of taqlid in fiqh. On the surface such an approach seems very simple, straightforward … Continue reading “Follow Allah & His Messenger ﷺ, Not People” – Misunderstanding The Concept Of Taqlid
The Futility of Online ‘Aqidah Wars’
Some people asked about this, so I was reflecting over whether or not I should chime in on the current ‘Aqidah Wars’ phenomenon on Muslim social media. I was tempted … Continue reading The Futility of Online ‘Aqidah Wars’
Why I’m Still Talking About Epistemology
If you’ve been following my page for a while, you’ve probably seen me mention the word ‘epistemology’ and ‘pedagogy’ more than a few times. Why do I talk about it … Continue reading Why I’m Still Talking About Epistemology
Muslims & Feminism
I have refrained from addressing the issue of feminism & Islam for a long time on this blog, mostly because I feel Muslim discourse on this subject has reached an … Continue reading Muslims & Feminism
Maintaining & Nurturing Imān In Our 30s
In university and throughout my 20s, my drive to improve in faith, taqwa, ibadah and ilm was fueled by raw ambition for the hereafter and Allah’s company. That zeal & … Continue reading Maintaining & Nurturing Imān In Our 30s
The Levels Of Ignorance
بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم Often on this blog, I talk about learning and the levels of knowledge in a subject. But an important ‘flip side’ to talk about are the … Continue reading The Levels Of Ignorance
The Problem of Studying Hadith Without the Madhabs
بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم There exists a phenomenon of some Muslims who study hadith but do not emphasize the study of fiqh using a madhhab. Although I may still hold … Continue reading The Problem of Studying Hadith Without the Madhabs
Doing Da’wah Online? Some Advice
As someone who also has a public page with some following, I have some important advice for Muslims doing da’wah online that I have picked up along the way and … Continue reading Doing Da’wah Online? Some Advice
Stop Being Cheap & Pay Your Teachers
Many Muslims today expect that Islamic education should be a community service. It should be offered at the cheapest possible price and the teacher is expected to be paid little … Continue reading Stop Being Cheap & Pay Your Teachers
Is Modernism Bad?
What is ‘modernism’ in the Islamic context? The term ‘modernist’ has become a sloppy critique that religious Muslims use to dismiss views they feel are too ‘liberal’ or see as … Continue reading Is Modernism Bad?
