Academy of Shariah

18/05/2026

September 2001.

At a time when many were silent, Advocate Shaykh Faaik Gamieldien spoke openly and courageously in the Cape Argus against injustice in Palestine and the dangers of political Zionism.

While it may seem commonplace now, speaking and less commonly writing openly against Zionism in mainstream media came with real consequences. He challenged the conflation of Judaism with political Zionism and warned against the dehumanisation of Palestinians long before it became impossible for the world to ignore. At the time he was responding to articles by the Jewish Board of Deputies who held as much sway then as they do now. There was no TikTok, there were no YouTubers posting minute by minute. There was no Sumud Flotilla, or Al Jazeera streaming 24 hours.

More than 25 years later, these words still carry weight and remind us how important it is to speak truth with knowledge, principle, and conviction, even when it is unpopular.

A piece of our intellectual and historical legacy worth preserving.

Published in the Cape Argus, September 2001.

18/05/2026

This book has a cover that is reminiscent of the orientalist portrayals of the Crusades. While it may conjure up visions of Richard the Lionheart and Salahuddin Al Ayyubi it was in fact written in 1934 and was really a message written by Muhammad Asad to encourage Muslim youth to not blindly imitate and follow Western social customs and and practices but to instead preserve their Islamic heritage and revive muslim social customs.

First published in 1934, and was later reprinted by Dar Al-Andulas in 1982 with an additional note by the author.

Muhammad Asad, a prolific author was born Leopold Weiss in the year 1900 in the Austrian-Hungarian empire and what is now present day Ukraine.

'Islam at the Crossroads' by Muhammad Asad. Muhammad Asad is a prolific writer and one of Islam's most famous reverts. Born Leopold Weiss, in 1900 to Jewish parents whose forefathers were rabbinical clerics, he formally converted to Islam a few days after that Berlin trip. When he died almost a century later in 1992, he was an acclaimed intellectual known all over the Muslim world as Muhammad Asad.

Asad’s English translation of the Quran is ranked alongside that of Marmuduke Pickthall and Abdullah Yusuf Ali.

Muhammad Asad was an Austro-Hungarian-born Jew and convert to Islam who worked as a journalist, traveler, writer, political theorist, and diplomat. The Road to Mecca, his famous memoir, has helped introduce Islam to countless people.

“Perhaps no other book except the Qur’an itself led to a greater number of conversion to Islam,” wrote Murad Hofmann, a German diplomat, and himself a convert.

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27/04/2026

IMAM SHAMIL — a name that echoes through history.

From humble beginnings as a student to becoming a symbol of resistance, Imam Shamil united the people of the Caucasus with courage, faith, and unwavering leadership. His story isn’t just history — it’s a reminder of what conviction and purpose can achieve.

📍 The Caucasus is a mountainous region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea (modern-day areas of Russia, Chechnya, Dagestan, and Georgia) — a land of deep tradition, resilience, and centuries of struggle.

In a time of misinformation and misdirection, where noise is mistaken for knowledge and opinions replace action, we need real examples of fortitude — built through courage, discipline, and steadfastness. Not armchair commentary, but lived resistance. Imam Shamil represents exactly that.

📖 Discover the life of a fearless Muslim leader who stood firm against imperial power and inspired generations.

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05/04/2026

Letter written by Shaykh Faaik Gamieldien in 2006.

Published in the Cape Argus in 2006 responding to the status quo as well as an article published a few weeks before on 29 November. How things have not changed

16/05/2025

Friday, 16 May 2025 corresponding with 18 Dhul Qi’dah 1446
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Today's Jumu'ah Khutba from Markazul Quran was Sunnah, 17-19 Birdwood street, Athlone

Lecturer: Shaykh Dr Faaiq Gamieldien حفظه الله ورعاه

*Discussion today: Our current situation in the world.*

Aameen*

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Jazakallah

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14/03/2025

🌙 As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh 🌙

Alhamdulillah, Ramadaan is here—a time of reflection, renewal, and drawing closer to Allah. With extra time in our days for ibadah, why not nourish your soul with beneficial knowledge? 💫

🔗 Catch up on recent lectures here: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/faaik-gamieldien/5457239

🎧 Download and listen while you prepare for iftar, take a peaceful walk, or spend a quiet moment in dhikr. Let these words of wisdom enrich your Ramadaan journey and bring you closer to Allah.

🌿 May this month be a source of immense blessings and guidance for us all. Ameen.

Jazakum Allahu Khayran,
Academy of Shariah

28/02/2025

Friday, 28 February 2025 corresponding with 29 Sha'baan 1446
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Today's Jumu'ah Khutba from Markazul Quran was Sunnah, 17-19 Birdwood street, Athlone

Lecturer: Shaykh Dr Faaiq Gamieldien حفظه الله ورعاه

> Lecture today: The interaction of The Quran and Science.

We ask our Maulaa جل و علا that he accepts from our Ulamaa and grant them sincerity and success in their endeavours for the deen of Islam.

Aameen*
🗓Friday, 29 Sha'ban 1446
🕌Markaz Qur'an was Sunnah Birdwood Street, Athlone
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Jazakallah

05/08/2024

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
Lecturer: Shaykh, Dr Faaiq Gamieldien حفظه الله ورعاه

*TOPIC: "FOLLOW THESE MEN AND WOMEN AND YOU WILL NEVER GO ASTRAY!"*

We ask our Maulaa جل و علا that he accepts from our Ulamaa and grant them sincerity and success in their endeavours for the deen of Islam.

Ameen

*Friday, 26 July 2024* السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته *Today's Jumu'ah khutba* from Markazul Quran was Sunnah, 17-19 Birdwood street, Athlone Lecturer: Sha...

23/06/2024

What is your role in life as a Muslim?
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Today's Jumu'ah khutba from Markazul Quran was Sunnah, 17-19 Birdwood street, Athlone

Lecturer: Shaykh, Dr Faaiq Gamieldien حفظه الله ورعاه

We ask our Maulaa جل و علا that he accepts from our Ulamaa and grant them sincerity and success in their endeavours for the deen of Islam.

Aameen*
🗓️Friday, 15 Dhul Hijjah 1445
🕌Markaz Birdwood Street, Athlone
Qur'an was Sunnah

Friday, 21 June 2024السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته Today's Jumu'ah khutba from Markazul Quran was Sunnah, 17-19 Birdwood street, Athlone Lecturer: Shaykh, D...