Written by: Ustaz Erwin Shah Effandy The well-known hadith of Ibn Abbas has been studied, memorised, and benefited from throughout the history of our Islamic tradition. It is a timeless reminder to safeguard the rights of Allah s.w.t so that He will safeguard us. What is often overlooked is the context in which this profound advice was given. Ibn Abbas was a young boy, riding behind the Prophet s.a.w on a journey when the Prophet s.a.w imparted to him these golden words. It w

Written by: Ustaz Erwin Shah Effandy As the year draws to a close, after months of toil and striving, the heart softly yearns for a moment of rest. Throughout the months — working, striving, providing — all for the ones we love. And now, as the year exhales its final breath, we find ourselves standing amidst the fruits of our labour, reminded that they were never meant to be hoarded, but shared in time, presence, and tenderness. To slow down is not weakness; it is wisdom. To

A Tradition of Inquiry: How Questions Strengthened the Muslim Ummah

Written by: Ustaz Erwin Shah Effandy   Youths are the foundation of our society’s future, and the way we nurture and guide them today...

The Role of Reading and Reflection in Islamic Intellectual Tradition

Written by: Ustaz Erwin Shah Effandy Imagine putting your utmost effort into worship this Ramadan, only to have all your deeds go...

Written by: Ustaz Erwin Shah bin Effandy The Quran acts as a soul in the month of Ramadan as it is a beacon of light and wisdom that was...