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Author: Samir Hussain

By Samir Hussain Posted on January 13, 2022January 25, 2022

Preliminary Thoughts on Adorno’s ‘Critical Theory’

I decided to write this article primarily to document my thoughts on some readings I have completed recently on contemporary hermeneutics (critical theory being one of them) and secondly to … Continue reading Preliminary Thoughts on Adorno’s ‘Critical Theory’

Categories: Author's Picks, Kalam, Latest Posts, Society
By Samir Hussain Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021

How Shaytan makes you doubt your faith

بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم Knowing your enemy’s plan of attack is extremely important for understanding in how to defend against it. Through teaching theology and counseling young people & adults … Continue reading How Shaytan makes you doubt your faith

Categories: Kalam, Society
By Samir Hussain Posted on July 7, 2021

The Challenges of Becoming a ‘Practising’ Muslim in a ‘Muslim’ family

One segment of the ‘practicing’ Muslim population that often is overlooked are those (usually youth) from non-practicing or more secular families who are brought into the light of guidance by … Continue reading The Challenges of Becoming a ‘Practising’ Muslim in a ‘Muslim’ family

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By Samir Hussain Posted on July 4, 2021

What is Kalam?

Basic theology, or Usul-ul-Din, is usually a simple extraction of the beliefs that a Muslim should have based on the Qur’an and Prophetic Sunnah. In Sunni Islam, we attempt to … Continue reading What is Kalam?

Categories: Kalam, Latest Posts
By Samir Hussain Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021

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

Categories: Learning Tips
By Samir Hussain Posted on May 19, 2021June 18, 2021

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

Categories: Society
By Samir Hussain Posted on April 18, 2021April 18, 2021

“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

Categories: Latest Posts, Usul
By Samir Hussain Posted on March 21, 2021March 21, 2021

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’

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By Samir Hussain Posted on March 20, 2021June 18, 2021

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

Categories: Learning Tips
By Samir Hussain Posted on March 1, 2021June 18, 2021

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

Categories: Society
By Samir Hussain Posted on January 25, 2021June 18, 2021

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

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By Samir Hussain Posted on January 20, 2021June 18, 2021

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

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