Ibrahim ibn Muhammad

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Fiqh al-Buyūʿ Insights | Question #3

Can two identical transactions have different Sharīʿah rulings simply because of how the contract is structured?

Brief Answer
Yes. In Fiqh al-Mu’amalat (Islamic commercial law), the contractual structure is not a mere formality—it determines the legal rights, obligations and transfer of ownership between the parties.

Two transactions may produce a similar financial outcome yet differ significantly in their Sharīʿah ruling because of differences in risk allocation, ownership, contractual obligations or prohibited elements.

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Discover the principles behind this issue and many more in our 60-week study of Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani's Fiqh al-Buyūʿ.

Further details are explored throughout the course.

Delivered by Shaykh Ibrahim ibn Muhammad.

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When does trading cross the line into gambling?

Quan2um Shariah Advisor Ibrahim ibn Muhammad explains why genuine asset ownership matters—and how real trading differs from simply betting on price movements.

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An announcement for ʿulamāʾ and students of Islamic knowledge.

Alhamdulillah, Lotetree Shariah Consultancy is pleased to announce the Fiqh al-Buyūʿ Programme, commencing on Sunday, 6 September 2026.

Many graduates of Islamic seminaries study the classical chapters of buyūʿ in depth, yet later find it difficult to connect those discussions with modern banking, investments, sukuk, fintech, digital assets and other contemporary financial transactions.

This programme has been designed to help bridge that gap.

Anchored in Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani’s Fiqh al-Buyūʿ, the curriculum will revisit the foundational principles of Islamic commercial law and demonstrate how they are applied—and tested—in contemporary Islamic finance.

The programme will also draw upon classical fiqh sources, contemporary Shariah standards, regulatory resolutions and real-world case studies.

It will be particularly beneficial for ʿulamāʾ, Darul Uloom graduates, advanced students, Shariah researchers and those seeking to develop a stronger understanding of contemporary financial issues.

Selected guest sessions are also planned with experienced Shariah advisors working across different areas of the Islamic finance industry.

The programme will be delivered live online for participants across the world.

Full curriculum and registration details will be released in the coming weeks.

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A typical page in Sharḥ Maʿānī ‘l Āthār of Imām Ṭaḥāwī.

One of the unique features of this his works in comparison to other books of ḥadīth, is how he displays his trail of thought. Ṭaḥāwī does not simply say that one ḥadīth or ṭarīq is better than another; he demonstrates why.

In the bāb in the picture, Ṭaḥāwī presents the different aḥādīth which can be used as evidence and then discusses the credibility of the narrators in comparison to one another.

This truly is a unique book of ḥadīth!

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Alḥamdulillāh, it was pleasing to attend the Qurʾān completion programme yesterday at Islamic Daʿwah Academy, Leicester.

Among those who recited the final sūrah of their khatm were 30 individuals who completed the recitation of the entire Qurʾān in a single sitting. Four of them did so without a single mistake. Several other students completed their riwāyah of Ḥafṣ. All of the reciters read with excellent tajwīd.

These students were not born reciting in this manner, nor were they born knowing the Qurʾān with such precision. These are achievements gained after years of effort, guidance, and practice. More importantly, they are the product of an environment that nurtures and values the Qurʾān.

This is perhaps the greatest lesson for our madāris. If we wish to produce students of this calibre, we must focus not only on the individual, but also on creating the environment in which such achievements become possible.

May Allāh accept the efforts of the students, teachers, and organisers, and grant tawfīq to all our madāris to do the same.

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Seekers Provision | Ḥajj Q&A Telegram Group

Assalāmu ʿalaykum wa raḥmatullāhi wa barakātuh,

We have opened a dedicated Seekers Provision Ḥajj Q&A Telegram group for beneficial reminders, guidance, and important Ḥajj-related questions.

To join, please complete the short registration form below:

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Once submitted, the Telegram link will be provided on the confirmation page.

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Dear respected ḥuffāẓ,
Allah has honoured you with one of the greatest blessings a servant can receive — the preservation of His Book in your hearts. This is not a common favour. It is a divine selection. Through His grace, you stand among those whom Allah has chosen to carry His words and convey them to His servants.

As the blessed month of Ramaḍān draws near, our hearts once again turn towards the Qurʾān — its recitation, its meanings, and its place in our lives. For the ummah, this is the month in which the Book of Allah is heard most widely. And for our ḥuffāẓ, it is a time of honour, responsibility, and immense reward.

This short reminder is written with deep respect and appreciation for those who lead tarāwīḥ, carrying the words of Allah upon their tongues and into the hearts of the congregation.

During the blessed month of Ramaḍān, this honour takes on an even greater weight. While millions of Muslims stand in ṣalāh across the world, only a small number are entrusted to lead them in tarāwīḥ and recite the Qurʾān aloud. In those moments, the imām is not merely leading prayer; he is conveying the speech of Allah to His creation and standing in the position once occupied by the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم.
These two realities deserve reflection:
The greatness of the words being recited.
The greatness of the role of the one reciting them.

When an important announcement is made in a masjid, we ensure that it is delivered clearly, audibly, and with composure so that people understand its message. The Qurʾān deserves even more care. It deserves clarity, calmness, and a pace that allows the words of Allah to settle into hearts.

For many people, Ramaḍān is the only time in the entire year that they hear the Qurʾān recited in full. For some, it may be their only meaningful connection with the Book of Allah. The manner in which it is recited can either draw hearts closer to the Qurʾān or distance them from it.

A measured, unhurried recitation allows the listener to reflect, feel humility, and remain engaged in prayer. It also allows the imām himself to experience khushūʿ and presence, rather than simply completing a quota of pages.

The practice of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم reflects this clearly. Tirmidhī and others have related from Umm Salamah i that she was asked about the recitation of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. She described a recitation in which each letter could be heard clearly.
Qatādah says I asked Anas h about the recitation of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. He said that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم would elongate his recitation, even stretching the words of the basmalah.
Specifically regarding tarāwīḥ, Mālik relates from al Aʿraj who said that the imāms in his time would recite Sūrah Baqarah in eight rakaʿāt. If the imām ever read it in 12 rakaʿāt, people would feel that he has shortened the prayer.
Ṭabarānī has narrated that ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd h was teaching a person how to recite. The person recited إِنَّمَا الصَّدَقَاتُ لِلْفُقَرَاءِ وَالْمَسَاكِينِ without stretching لِلْفُقَرَاءِ. Ibn Masʿūd said to him: ‘That is not how the Prophet g taught me to recite this’. The person asked: ‘How should I recite it?’ Ibn Masʿūd then recited the verse and stretched لِلْفُقَرَاءِ.
These narrations remind us that beauty in recitation lies not in speed, but in clarity, reverence, and presence of heart.

At the same time, it is important to acknowledge the pressures many imāms face. Often, expectations come not from the imām himself but from time constraints, community habits, or committee instructions. For this reason, this reminder is also directed respectfully to masjid managements.

Allowing the Qurʾān to be recited calmly is not a burden upon the congregation; it is a mercy for them. A slightly longer tarāwīḥ, recited with clarity and dignity, leaves a deeper spiritual impact than a rushed completion that leaves neither reflection nor tranquillity.
Ramaḍān is not a race to complete the Qurʾān, but an opportunity to reconnect hearts with it.
May Allah grant our ḥuffāẓ sincerity, tranquillity, and barakah in their recitation. May He allow their voices to soften hearts and bring people closer to His Book. And may He grant our communities wisdom to honour the Qurʾān in the way it deserves to be honoured.

Ibrāhīm ibn Muḥammad

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Starting next week insha Allah

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A detailed discussion, integrating matn analysis with critical isnad evaluation through the lens of ‘ilm al-rijal. Join us as we study the excellence of this kitab with an experienced teacher in hadith.

🗓️ When: Starting Friday 19th September 2025 | Every Friday 9 AM - 10 AM (UK Time)

📕 This course delves into the profound scholarship of Sharḥ Maʿānī al-Āthār by Imām Abū Jaʿfar al-Ṭaḥāwī (d. 321 AH). Students will explore how this monumental work addresses the ikhtilāf of the mujtahidūn and the evidences upon which their ijtihād was founded. Through careful study, participants will gain practical insights into the authentication, reconciliation, and application of aḥādīth in classical fiqh.
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One of the fascinating things about Imām Ṭaḥāwī is that he had the evidences of several madhāhib in front him.

His teachers included:
•the direct students of Imām Shāfiʿī,
•the students of the students of Imām Abū Ḥanīfah,
•the students of the students of Imām Mālik,
•the students of the students of Imām Layth ibn Saʿd

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If Ṭaḥāwī was born in the year 229, then he was:
· 12 years old when Imām Aḥmad passed away
· 27 years old when Bukhārī passed away
· 32 years old when Muslim passed away
· 44 years old when Ibn Mājah passed away
· 46 years old when Abū Dāwūd passed away
· 50 years old when Tirmidhī passed away
· 74 years old when Nasaʾī passed away

And if Ṭaḥāwī was born in the year 239, then he was:
· 2 years old when Imām Aḥmad passed away
· 17 years old when Bukhārī passed away
· 22 years old when Muslim passed away
· 34 years old when Ibn Mājah passed away
· 36 years old when Abū Dāwūd passed away
· 40 years old when Tirmidhī passed away
· 64 years old when Nasaʾī passed away

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@HishamsArchive Of course, inshā Allah. The overall objective of teaching this book is to appreciate how mujtahidūn would approach apparently conflicting aḥādīth and the breadth and depth they had in analysing the ṭuruq of aḥādīth.

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A detailed discussion, integrating matn analysis with critical isnad evaluation through the lens of ‘ilm al-rijal. Join us as we study the excellence of this kitab with an experienced teacher in hadith.

🗓️ When: Starting Friday 19th September 2025 | Every Friday 9 AM - 10 AM (UK Time)

📕 This course delves into the profound scholarship of Sharḥ Maʿānī al-Āthār by Imām Abū Jaʿfar al-Ṭaḥāwī (d. 321 AH). Students will explore how this monumental work addresses the ikhtilāf of the mujtahidūn and the evidences upon which their ijtihād was founded. Through careful study, participants will gain practical insights into the authentication, reconciliation, and application of aḥādīth in classical fiqh.
🔽 Link to register: https://t.co/VdpkiBKWMb

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Alḥamdulillāh, I have been invited to join the Shariah Advisory Council for this crypto platform.

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Introducing the Members of the Quan2um Shariah Council

Ibrahim Ibn Muhammad — a scholar, lecturer, and fintech advisor from the United Kingdom. With over 15 years of experience in fiqh al-muʿāmalāt and Shariah advisory worldwide, he plays a key role at Quan2um by developing practical guidelines for the use of cryptocurrency instruments, ensuring their full compliance with Islamic ethics.

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We are pleased to announce that our Shariah Advisory Council now includes respected scholars and experts:

Habib Aman (Pakistan) — AAOIFI-certified consultant, developer of Shariah contracts and educational programs

Hazem Mryan (Jordan) — AAOIFI-certified expert in Shariah auditing and capital markets

Ibrahim Ibn Muhammad (UK) — scholar of Fiqh, specializing in fintech and cryptocurrencies

Devin Halim (Indonesia) — expert in Shariah compliance for fintech, digital banking, crowdfunding, and blockchain

From the very beginning, it has been essential for us that everything on our exchange remains permissible. Each of us understands our responsibility before Allah and for everyone who uses our platform. This is why we established the Shariah Council — to preserve the purity of our work. We fear Allah and strive to ensure that everything we do remains permissible and truly beneficial.

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Two useful articles for those studying Mishkat:

Difference in ahadith of Mishkat and Bukhari https://t.co/Q8d4CYkj5g

Who is Razin in the references of the ahadith of Mishkat? https://t.co/iuZp2WnEv2

[Ibrahim ibn Muhammad @Ibrahimattalib]

We often equate fame with true acceptance. Even while aiming to serve the dīn, we sometimes pursue recognition from people more than the pleasure of Allah. Consider Mishkāt al-Maṣābīḥ—a book studied in tens of thousands of madāris across the globe. Despite its widespread teaching, very little is known about the author. He may not have gained fame as a person, but Allah granted his work enduring acceptance.