The Thunder of Zikr in the Mina Valley: Bringing to Life the Meaning of Surah al-Baqarah 200-203
“"There is not a single prayer that disappears in the wind, not a single tear falls without a note. Allah, in all His glory, does not need time...
Author : Sofian Hadi
The Greed of Pirated Books: A Note of Observation
“"The production of pirated books is a literary disaster that will not be able to enlighten readers spiritually, but will only enlighten readers intellectually." - Fadhil Sofian Hadi...
A Brief History of the Tambora Kingdom (16th Century – 1816)
In his book, Tambora: The Eruption That Changed the World, an American scientist and cultural figure estimated that around 1 million people died. Gillen D'Arcy...
Guidelines and Evidence for Sacrifice: A Means of Getting Closer to Allah
فَصَلِّ لِرَبِّكَ وَٱنْحَرْ Meaning: So establish prayer for your Lord; and make sacrifices. (QS. Al-Kautsar Verse 2) There are several legal provisions regarding sacrifices, which must be known by...
The style of language in the Qur'an will never be wrong
The most cruel accusation made by Western orientalists, as well as by some adherents of other schools of thought, against Muslims is about the authenticity of the Muslim holy book, the Qur'an....
Unraveling the Meaning of Islamic Boarding Schools, Pesantren and Santri
Islamic boarding school is a term that refers to an education system based on Islamic values and teachings. Islamic boarding school is a system, culture, traditions, values and way of life that applies...
Sermon: Defending and Fighting for the Highness of Islam
God willing Allah's blessings مُحَمَّدًا ﷺ may Allah bless him and give him all his blessings نَسْتَعْمِلَهُ لِنَيْلِ الْبَرَكَاتِ...
When the Ancient Library of Alexandria Inspired World Science
It's unimaginable that the digitalization of books, initiated by giants Google and Amazon, has become a leading reference in the digital arena. The digitalization of books in the form of e-books (electronic books) without...
Sermon: Knowing the Virtues and Glories of Friday
God willing Allah's blessings مُحَمَّدًا ﷺ may Allah bless him and give him all his blessings نَسْتَعْمِلَهُ لِنَيْلِ الْبَرَكَاتِ...
7 Differences Between Life in an Islamic Boarding School and the Outside World: Reflections on the Soul and a Journey of Meaning
“"Islamic boarding schools are not prisons, but laboratories of the soul. Their simplicity holds eternal lessons about the true meaning of life." Dr. Abdul Hakim Arifin Living in an Islamic boarding school is not just...