By the Pen
A newsletter organized by the student body of the
Qalam Seminary.
By the Pen is a newsletter organized by the student body of the Qalam Seminary. This project came about with the goal of providing a platform for students to develop their penmanship. The current intended readership is the student body at Qalam and alumni which offers the further benefit of sharing research to be discussed, analyzed and critiqued by fellow students. For now, all entries will be kept internal so that students can write comfortably without fearing the misinterpretation or spreading of their work to other audiences.
The newsletter is released bi-annually covering thematic topics. Contributions will range from reflective pieces to medium-length research along with some beneficial entries in the form of teachers’ advice, book recommendations, translations and more. Our hope is that this newsletter will grow into a published journal for a wider readership in the near future, in-shāʾ-Allāh.
The Rational Framework of Hadith Criticism
A Summarized Translation of Al-Sharīf Ḥātim al-ʿAwnī’s Al-Usus al-ʿAqliyyah li-ʿIlm Naqd al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyyah (The Rational Foundations Underlying the Science of Hadith Criticism)
Uncovering the Pearl: A Methodology in Reading Books of Tafsīr
A meaningful connection with the book of Allah ﷻ is the goal of every Muslim, let alone students of the sacred sciences. The seeker's journey begins with a deeper understanding of the Quran, which can only be gained after some level of familiarity with the books of tafsīr. However important this may be, many lack a structured approach toward studying tafsīr.
2nd Issue: Hadith Sciences
At the Qalam Seminary, one of our core visions is to instill in students a passion for research and publishing. With great joy and gratitude, we present the second issue of By the Pen, focusing on the sciences of hadith.
1st Issue: Quranic Studies
After several months of planning, writing, editing, and designing, we are excited to showcase —with the grace of Allah—the hard work of our students.