History




The Khulafa Rashidun

Posted on November 3, 2022 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Why is it always referred to as the 4 khalifs and not the 5 khalifs Continue reading →

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Origin of Mawlid celebrations

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I have often read in academic literature or heard claims from wahabis that state Maulid celebrations started with Shias seven centuries ago Continue reading →

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The lady of heaven

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Mr. Mahmood

Question: Assalamu Alaykum There is a film called The Lady of Heaven which is causing a lot of mayhem within Muslims what should our reactions be towards this film. Wassalam Pray for me and all. Answer: Waalaykumussalam warahmatullah, Avoid and … Continue reading →

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Is this book authored by Sayyiduna Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani?

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Is the book البلبل الصادى بمولد الهادي (al-Bulbul al-Saadi bi Mawlid al-Haadi – The Chanting Nightingale on the Mawlid of the Guide) authentically attributed to Sayyiduna Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani (may Allah have mercy upon him)? Continue reading →

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Influence of Ibn Taymiyya on Mohammed Hayat Al Sindi, Ibrahim Al Kurani, Kadizadeli

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

explain the influence of Ibn Taymiyya that is found among the circles of these two teachers. Shah Wali Allah and ibn Abdulwahhab. Continue reading →

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Scientific method of the Islamic ‘Golden’ Age

Posted on February 16, 2022 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

To what extent did Sufis or the Fuqaha accept the scientific method of the Islamic ‘Golden’ age? Continue reading →

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Tawil of early Islamic history

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Have any of the Sufis/Awliyah written on the tawil (esoteric meaning) of events during the life of the Prophet (S) & events during the Rashidun Caliphate? Continue reading →

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Imam Bukhari and Imam Abu Hanifa

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

What was Imam Bukhari’s view towards Imam Abu Hanifa. Continue reading →

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Garden of Eden on Earth?

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

Is it true that the Garden of Eden is located beyond the Seven Heavens? Why do the Jews and Christians believe that it was on earth? Continue reading →

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Imam ad-Dhahabi and Sufism

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Shaykh Gibril Fouad Haddad

I heard that ad-Dhahabi made anti-Sufi/anti-Ashari remarks Continue reading →

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