Assalámu `alaykum wa rahmatulláhi wa barakátuhu .
I pray that you are under the shade of Allah's mercy,
in the circle of his generosity and in the remembrance
of his habib (saw)insha'Allah,
We would like to invite you to the following:
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Islamic Circles Presents:
REVIVING WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP IN THE UMMAH
By Shaykh Muhammad Akram Nadwi (Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies)*
Date: Sunday 13th November 2005
Time: 11am - 1pm
Venue: Froud Centre, 1 Toronto Avenue, off Romford Road, Manor Park,
London, E12 5JF
Despite constituting more than half the Ummah and being the most
active part of it, there are very few Muslim women scholars today.
In earlier generations after the Prophet (pbuh) the teachers of
many companions, tabi'een, great imams and revivers were women.
Furthermore, our brothers are lazy and apathetic nowadays. We have
many active sisters who are also professionals, but very few take
the route of becoming scholars of Islam. This is important,
particularly in the West where sisters do most of the work, but at
the same time, ask many questions which male scholars often fail
to respond to. Shari'ah Councils need women scholars but not
Islamo-feminist armchair critics or post-9/11 consultant types who
rate themselves just because they have a PhD. One often sees them
talking about politics in Islam on TV or radio, attending countless
demonstrations, and turning up at intensive courses hoping to
become a DIY Shaykha overnight.
How can sisters become real shaykhas or women scholars? What is
required of them and what is happening to women scholars in the
Muslim Ummah today? Is anything being done to help increase their
numbers? Is it practically possible in the West with domestic
obligations and other family commitments?
*Shaykh Muhammad Akram Nadwi studied and taught Shari'a at the prestigious
Nadwatul 'Ulama (India).He has ijaza from various scholars including
Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Al-Nadwi, Shaykh Abdul-Fattah Abu Ghuddah
and Shaykh Yusuf Al-Qardawi. He has a doctorate in Arabic Language and has
authored and translated over 20 titles on Fiqh, Qur'an and Hadtih including
his 2 volume work on the lives of female companions (scholars) of the
Prophet. As a leading scholar steeped in traditional Islamic learning
and in modern academia, Shaykh Akram is currently a research fellow
at the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Oxford University.
HOW TO GET THERE:
Buses: 25, 147, 86
Nearest Tube: East Ham (District Line)
Nearest Rail: Manor Park (From Liverpool St)
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DIRECTIONS:
Road: From the A406 (North Circular), turn off at Ilford and go towards
Central London along the A118(Romford Road). The Froud Centre is located
on the 4th intersection on the right.
Rail: Come out of Manor Park station onto Station Road. Cross over,
turn right and walk to the main traffic lights. Turn left at this
junction onto Romford Road. Walk 300 metres up the road.
The Froud Centre is located on the 5th intersection on the left.
Tube: Come out of East Ham station, cross over to the opposite side
and catch the 147 bus. Ask the driver to drop you off on Romford
Road near the petrol station. When you exit the bus turn left
and walk 100 metres up the road. The Froud Centre will be on your right.
For more information please contact:
Tel: 07092 032 763 / 07092 032 136
E-mail: info@islamiccircles.org
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Wassalaam 'alaikum wa rahmatullaah.
- Islamic Circles is a community-based initiative that has been
running at the Froud Centre since January 2001.We hold Islamic
lectures and Arabic classes on a weekly basis, and also organise
a wide range of projects and activities, including short courses,
seminars, workshops on issues relevant to the Muslim community,
social gatherings, and matrimonial events.
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Good question.
Why are there very few female scholars?
Is it that they are there, but it's just that they like to keep a low profile?
Well, i'm pretty sure there has been no period in Islamic History in which the numer of male scholars was not overwhelmingly more than female ones. And rightly so. A women's obligations are in the house, and this should be their priority.
I think that is the case, atleaste with our branch.
Alhamdulillah I know from certain ulama that their sisters, wives, daughters etc are alimaat and they teach but they do it in concealment.
Ya ALLAH Madad.
Haq Chaar Yaar
At one time there were more female scholars. Even Ibn Taymiyya the great fundementalist had a female teacher.
I beliee there are many female scholars in west Africa but thats because its actually promoted by various religious organisations.
well its promoted by us in pakistan aswell. One of the forum members here I think has two sisters who are alimaat aswell.
Ya ALLAH Madad.
Haq Chaar Yaar
no point calling ppl alim alimaat if they dont do amal upon what they learnt,
alhamdulillah theres alot of alimaat who get farig every year...2004 class 150 girls got farig from 1 madressah hear in uk, 1 of the biggest jamaat ever in that place.
well they stil alim/alimaat innit.
But I said in a previous thread somewhere that being alim isnt abt the books u have passed. I mentioned how Shaykh said to two boys in our class, one hafiz and doing dars e nizami and other just hifz student.
Shaykh said:'' Hafiz, u have become a hafiz and will complete ur alimiyya but I fear u will remain a jahil''
and then Shaykh said pointing to the other boy: '' and this one, I do not know if he will even complete his hifz, but he is already an alim''
That is a profound and deep statement.
So yeh being farig and not making amal isnt gud, but they still alimaat innit.
Ya ALLAH Madad.
Haq Chaar Yaar
yes true...
but i say naam kay alim
i know im an evil sis
hmmm, well im not even naam ka alim, but I do get really annoyed by those who are naam ke alim and kaam ke shaytaan.
NOT referring to any1!!!
Ya ALLAH Madad.
Haq Chaar Yaar
Salam
All Prophets were men.
God sent women to breed, not preach.
Women will shell me now. I better duck.
I know its brutal, but its the truth.
Omrow
Most stupidest thing said! We all know that mothers are the ones who bring children up, so most male alims have their mothers to thank them for their good upbringin.
Its a duty of a all muslims men and women alike to spread the word of Islam.
couldnt agree with you more angel. An omrow got 2 words for you shut up :twisted:
No not the gum drop buttons! – Gingy
Salaam
I think Aisha Bewley (the one who translated Ash- Shifa) is a scholar?
But, yeah I agree that there is a shortage of woman scholars. Public speaking is so hard...I rate people like Salma Yakoob.
I suppose the lack of female scholars is due to the fact that they are not encouraged as much as they should be? Or maybe its due to other reasons
Personally due to obvious reasons I feel more connected to women who preach...
Wasalaam
There is a shortage.
They need to leave the house to attend lectures...
Hey never mind their may soon be fully online courses, where you get a video stream directly from your teacher...
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
I seem to also think it is not encouraged as much, also if all think like Omro its no wonder, preaching Islam is not a man's job its the responsibilty of everyone.
I think it would be great if we had more female scholars as women tend to feel more comfortable speakin and asking questions from female scholars. I dont mind attending gatherings where there are males scholars but at times if u want to ask somethin you might not feel so comfortable or confident.
wheres Ed?
hes always got somethin to say on this issue
The Lover is ever drunk with love;
He is free, he is mad,
He dances with ecstasy and delight.
Caught by our own thoughts,
We worry about every little thing,
But once we get drunk on that love,
Whatever will be, will be.
ɐɥɐɥ
He's been in hiding for quite a bit, must be workin on the next revival issue.
oh ermmmm
so am i!!!
The Lover is ever drunk with love;
He is free, he is mad,
He dances with ecstasy and delight.
Caught by our own thoughts,
We worry about every little thing,
But once we get drunk on that love,
Whatever will be, will be.
ɐɥɐɥ
I heard he was visiting Afghanistan for an exclusive interview....
:twisted:
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
haha...u joka
you decided to do an article?
lol Admin your evil
no
no1 tells me wats happenin
and im glad to be in a position where i dont knw
The Lover is ever drunk with love;
He is free, he is mad,
He dances with ecstasy and delight.
Caught by our own thoughts,
We worry about every little thing,
But once we get drunk on that love,
Whatever will be, will be.
ɐɥɐɥ
Hey I set up a frum for people to discuss such things. Pity half of the core team ash nto joined, and the rest are left clueless...
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
So basically there is no order in the team, this should be taken up with the boss, errr wait a min that would be Ed, oh i supose we can wait till he gets bak from afghanistan :roll:
cant be bothered ne more...
i want to spend my time more practically with dawah, magazine, articles, research...... coming on this forum takes up too much of my time, especially when i have to debate with shaykh ahlul bidah fatwa machine and co...
i realised...my time , energy, resources, effort is being wasted and can be utilised elsewhere.19 year olds might have time spreading their stuff and arguing over the size of the beard....i havent.
so i will just be popping on the forum every now and then....i'll just leave it to the taliban to continue his fatwas and the other rubbish he spits out. forum has turned in to a deobandi/tablighi sect thing anyway...brelwi v deobandi....which i dont really want anythging to do with.
its up to admin now to keep the sectarians in order....in that case...God help us all:-)
my focus is on the magazine inshallah...
good luck ppl
enjoy
have fun
wasalaam
2 down.....
how many more to go?
The Lover is ever drunk with love;
He is free, he is mad,
He dances with ecstasy and delight.
Caught by our own thoughts,
We worry about every little thing,
But once we get drunk on that love,
Whatever will be, will be.
ɐɥɐɥ
isnt it strange how those who ACCUSE others of sectarianism use derogatory remarks, LABELLING others as deobandi,tablighi, taliban?
Alhamdulillah I am Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama'ah.
Ya ALLAH Madad.
Haq Chaar Yaar
Ed, that was harsh. i know its hard not to in some cases, but u shouldnt judge ppl. oh, and UR the one who started that discussion on the beard, so dont blame everything on Med! :roll:
the forum seems to b improving alhumdulillah, with regards to sectarianism.
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i agree with u
I feel exactly the same way-and I know many other people who do as well
this forum has become crap
there's SO much effecting Muslim youth but people like to get bogged down with irrelevnt matters :roll:
even when a decent topic startes somehow it all leads back to the same old sectarian issue
u made a good decision to focus on what important-
but I'l miss u- many decent members are slowly dropping or cutting down their time here one by one
I thought I was the only one thinking like that :evil:
I think some people are being abit of a drama queen. Ed you have to admit that you are some way responsible to making this a secetarian forum, you keep mentioning Taliban and deobandi as much as other are mention Brewalvi and Halwa. At the end of the day you only get into a agrument if you want too, look at the way Admin handle the Khatam jaiz thread, so simple one post all the fact and no room for agruments.
I don't think the forum has gone crap, but it seem all the best convo are happening at 12-2am in the night, and i can't stay up that late. All it is that the forum has become so fast moving and discussion are started and finish so quick.
I think Admin has been doing a brillant job of late and he cut out alot of the rubbish, I don't think we had a mawlid, birthday or music discussion for a week and too me that progress.
"A true Muslim is thankful to Allah in prosperity, and resigned to His will in adversity."
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