Traversing Tradition

12/07/2024

[New Publication] Dr. Ahmed Mouna discusses the intellectual contributions of Dr. Hammou Al-Nakkari, the evolution of logic from Greek to Islamic traditions, particularly the works of Ibn Taymiyya and of Taha Abderrahmane.

Translated by Mawlana Saaleh Baseer. Link in bio.

02/07/2024

[New Publication] Ibrahim Moiz discusses policies by military dictators in Pakistan, Sudan, and Yemen. He argues that while foreign interference played a part, self-inflicted actions of these governments contributed to instability and prolonged conflicts. Link in bio.

28/06/2024

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26/06/2024

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25/06/2024

Allah is Al-Razzaq. He has informed us in the Qur’an and the Sunnah that rizq is something that He offers to all of His creation. 

Read full article here: https://traversingtradition.com/2023/03/31/halal-consumption-and-our-spiritual-health/

17/06/2024

Wishing all of our readers around the world a blessed Eid al-Adha. 😊🎉

15/06/2024

As Muslims, we take pride in all of our acts of worship, whether it is standing in prayer or laying down an animal for sacrifice, because our only aim is to please Allah (ﷻ).

We ask Allah ﷻ to guide us to follow His religion as it is, to make the sunnah of our Prophet beloved to us, to accept our worship during the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, to accept our sacrifices, and to allow us to live to do these acts of worship again.

24/05/2024

The Qur’an is not poetry in which listeners may indulge in their own personal interpretations; rather, just the act of reading it is enough to receive the Almighty’s blessings, even without understanding its fullest meaning. The Qur’an is an oasis of knowledge that flows from the eternal Kalam of Allah.

20/05/2024

Change occurs within ourselves first and foremost, by the guidance of transcendent moral guidelines, uninfluenced by the human condition. Allah ﷻ’s eternal words in the Qur’an declare:

Had the truth followed their desires, the heavens, the earth, and all those in them would have certainly been corrupted. In fact, We have brought them the means to their glory, but they turn away from it. (The Clear Quran, 23:71)

12/05/2024

[New Publication] Heraa Hashmi () shares her review of Blood of the Levant. The story follows Omar Braun, the protagonist of the historical fiction, military action, and fantasy genres, as he navigates vengeance, duty, and theological reflections amidst a backdrop of war and superhuman abilities. Link in bio.

11/05/2024

[New Publication] Heraa Hashmi shares her review of Blood of the Levant. The story follows Omar Braun, the protagonist of the historical fiction, military action, and fantasy genres, as he navigates vengeance, duty, and theological reflections amidst a backdrop of war and superhuman abilities. Link in bio.

06/05/2024

[New Publication] Juris Arrozy shares his review of The Provenance of Man: A Sunni Apologetic of the Original Creation of Ādam (‘Alayh Al-Salām) by Tahseen N. Khan.

The book defends the Qur'anic account of Adam's creation without parents, challenging modern attempts to reconcile Islam with evolution and cautioning against neglecting traditional methodologies in the ongoing discourse. Link in bio.

29/04/2024

[New Publication]

Syed Ahaz Bin Atif explores the historical evolution of Orientalism in Islamic studies, critiques its methodologies through Edward Said's lens, discusses academic responses and ongoing debates, and calls for a more inclusive approach to studying Islam within Western academia. Link in bio.

10/04/2024

Eid Mubarak from the team at Traversing Tradition! May Allah accept our worship.

—تَقَبَّلَ اللهُ مِنَّا وَمِنْكُمْ

08/04/2024

Ramadan Traditions in the Casbah of Algiers

Before modern technology, people stood on their rooftops to see if the imam of the Great Mosque hoisted up two flags at the top of the minaret. A white flag announced that ftour (iftar) was approaching, and a few minutes later, he would lower it to raise a green flag, officially indicating it was time to break fast.

From the 1940s onward, a cannon was used in place of the adhan.

07/04/2024

Ramadan: Beyond the Nafs, Towards the Lord

Modernity fashions a human self that is primarily a consumer, thus, the ability to consume and to act impulsively upon one’s desires, and to live in the moment, become the defining features of human existence.

In contrast, Ramadan is a rejoinder that aims at fashioning a human self that is closer to fiṭrah, a self that does not live in the state of worldliness but is conscious of death and afterlife.

05/04/2024

Ramadan: The Month of Qur’an

The angel Jibril used to meet the Prophet ﷺ every night in the month of Ramadan to teach him Qur’an.

We cannot revive our connection to the Qur’an without disconnecting from all that ensnares our hearts in the trivialities of this world. Muslims must embrace Ramadan as a time to withdraw from the noise, haste, and vicissitudes of modern life.

29/03/2024

Exploring Spirituality within Ramadan

Imam Razi mentions the lexical origins of the word Ramadan. He mentions that it is derived from the word Ramdhaa’ (الرَّمْضاءِ) which is a rain that comes before autumn to cleanse the dust from the surface of the Earth.

Similarly, Ramadan comes as a spiritual rain to wash away our sins, cleanse our hearts and rejuvenate our resolve.

22/03/2024

Ramadan Traditions in Constantine

On the first day of Ramadan, most families in Constantine prepare ghrayef (called baghrir in other regions) which is a spongy pancake of sorts made out of semolina.

At the halfway point of Ramadan, called naqfa in Constantine, a special meal is prepared and depending on the family, varying from shakhshoukha (ripped pieces of rougag or thin round flatbread steeped in stew), trida (artisanal pasta squares), or gritliya (vermicelli-like pasta dipped in a broth made with lamb, chickpeas, and kefta balls).

18/03/2024

[New Publication] This piece by Waqas Haque and Mohammed Adam draws from many sources (especially Shaykh Yousef Wahb's article) to explore a grave problem in the culture surrounding Zakāh in the West.

Give this article a read to educate yourself this Ramadan about one of the pillars of our faith. Link in bio.

17/03/2024

Ramadan: The Month of Anti-Imperialism

We live as minorities facing constant attrition by a hegemonic Western paradigm of life, increasingly deprived of the shield the Islamic paradigm offers.

Ramadan is a rejection of what the modern world forces onto humanity: gluttony, hyper-consumerism, the mechanization of time, and the obsession to exercise control over our lives. 

Ramadan is a time for us to reorient ourselves towards the Divine, redefining our relationship with time, community, and the natural world.

14/03/2024

12/03/2024

[New Publication]

This list was compiled by Abu Zayd AbdurRahman and Heraa Hashmi () in the hopes of facilitating a closer connection with Allah ﷻ, His Book, and aid in perfecting our worship.

May Allah ﷻ forgive our shortcomings and enable us to make the most of this blessed month.

It is intended to supplement our recommended reads from previous years and covers the spiritual, creedal, and legal aspects of Ramadan, as well as worship as a whole.

We encourage you to purchase the books at your local Muslim-owned bookstore, however, for the sake of ease, links have been provided.

Read full article: https://traversingtradition.com/2024/03/07/ramadan-book-recommendations-2024/

12/03/2024

May Allah ﷻ strengthen us to make the most of new beginnings. From ‘Exploring Spirituality within Ramadan’ by Uwais Iqbal.

12/03/2024

May Allah ﷻ allow us to take advantage of new beginnings. From ‘Exploring Spirituality within Ramadan’ by Uwais Iqbal.

11/03/2024

Ramadan Mubarak to all our readers! May Allah bless you all and your families and allow us to make the most of this blessed month.

06/03/2024

[New Publication] In the article, Shaykh Syed Huzaifah Ali Nadwi shared a story of a meeting between scholars focusing on the legacy of Imam Bukhari, particularly on his meticulous approach to compiling hadiths, as discussed by Dr. Ahmad Snobar. Link in bio.

02/03/2024

[New Publication] Link in Bio.
[New Publication]

‘Kashmir in the Aftermath of Partition’: A Book Review

By Muhammad Nadeem

https://traversingtradition.com/2024/02/14/kashmir-in-the-aftermath-of-partition-a-book-review/

10/02/2024

[New Publication] Link in bio. The article by Abu Muhammad Razi and Salvatore Tarek Bagnato delves into the unique perspective of Ibn Taymiyya, an influential figure in Islamic civilization known for his unorthodox views. Rejecting traditional norms and relying on a pure Sunnī orthodoxy he believed to be rooted in early Islamic sources, Ibn Taymiyya challenged established theological concepts using revelation-based arguments while dismissing reason and logic.

Read more: https://traversingtradition.com/2024/02/06/understanding-ibn-taymiyyas-approach-to-theology/