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First Impressions: Dār al-Maʿrūf’s Recent Print of Mirqāt al-Mafātīḥ
Mar 25, 2026
I had the opportunity to examine the first volume of the new eleven-volume edition of...
Book Review: A Travellers Guide to Madinah
Mar 25, 2026
A Traveller’s Guide to Madinah combines historical research with practical tools to help visitors explore over 120 Prophetic sites. With QR navigation, maps, and curated ziyārah routes, it offers a more meaningful and independent experience of Madinah, making it valuable for both students and visitors.
Comparing Al-Jawharat al-Nayyirah & Al-Sirāj al-Wahhāj
Mar 25, 2026
This post briefly compares two major Ḥanafī commentaries on Mukhtaṣar al-Qudūrī by al-Ḥaddādī. Al-Jawharah al-Nayyirah offers a clear and accessible explanation suited for learners, while Al-Sirāj al-Wahhāj provides a more detailed and analytical treatment for advanced study. Together, they reflect two complementary approaches to understanding classical fiqh: simplicity and depth.
Book Review: Asim Yusuf, Shedding light on the Dawn UK
Jan 29, 2026
The discussion in regards to ‘ishā, fajr and subsequently suḥūr timings have affected Muslims in the UK from the...
Book Review: al-Ithaf li Madhhab al-Ahnaf
Jan 06, 2026
A landmark edition making Anwar Shāh Kashmīrī’s dense annotations on Āthār al-Sunan accessible, with rigorous editing and a rich scholarly introduction.
Book Review : Longing for the Lost Caliphate: A Transregional History.
Nov 11, 2025
A review of Mona Hassan’s study on the caliphate, exploring Muslim responses to its collapse in 1258 and 1924 across law, history, and politics.