The Reasons Why a Sahabiy Did Not Convey All That He Heard
A common occurrence in Hadith transmission is the difference between the number of Hadiths a Muhaddith acquired and the number he actually narrated. This is well known and…
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Ya Arhamar Rahimin
Among the names with which Allah Ta’ala is called in du’a is: Arhamur Rahimin, the Most Merciful of all who show mercy. The Ambiya (‘alayhimus salam) called to…
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Jumadal Ula in the Lives of the Sahabah
The Passing of Sayyiduna ‘Uthman’s Son, Sayyiduna Abdullah (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) was among the foremost Sahabah of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam). He was…
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A Simple Means of Attaining the Mercy of Allah
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Those who show mercy will be shown mercy by Ar-Rahman. Be merciful to those…
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Two Essential Qualities of a Student of Knowledge
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: To attain the immense virtues promised in the Ahadith for seeking sacred knowledge, a student must embody two essential qualities: a) Sincerity of…
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The Sunnah of the Right at Mealtimes
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) loved to begin with the right in all good matters. Sayyidah ‘Aishah (radiyallahu ‘anha) reports: كَانَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُعْجِبُهُ التَّيَمُّنُ فِي…
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Requirements for Our Du’as to Be Accepted
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: Two fundamental requirements for our du’as to be accepted: a) Halal earnings. b) Sincere pleading. Reflection Shaykh (hafizahullah) mentioned the above when discussing…
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Rabi’ul Akhir in the Lives of the Sahabah
The Expedition of Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Zaid During the final days of his blessed life, Nabiy (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) assembled an army and appointed Sayyiduna Usamah ibn Zaid…
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A Single Moment Can Change One’s Life
A person may spend years in sin and disobedience, yet Allah Ta‘ala can change his condition in a single moment. One should therefore never lose hope in the…
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Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah)
Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah) was the foremost teacher of my esteemed teacher, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) and was a senior ‘Alim of Syria. In June of the year…
9 min read The Hallmark of Love for Nabiy (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam)
On the morning of 12 Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 A.H., while discussing the topic of the birth of our beloved Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah)…
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Rabi’ul Awwal in the Lives of the Sahabah
The Beginning of the Islamic Calendar The Islamic calendar is a symbol of the Muslim Ummah’s identity and history. It is based on the lunar cycle and consists…
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Imamul ‘Asr ‘Allamah Muhammad Anwar Shah Kashmiriy (rahimahullah)
Lineage and Birth Born on 27 Shawwal 1292 AH (26 November 1875 CE), in the village of Dudwan in the district of Lablan (a valley in northern Kashmir),…
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Safar in the Lives of the Sahabah
The Acceptance of Islam of Sayyiduna Khalid ibn Walid, Sayyiduna ‘Amr ibnul As and Sayyiduna ‘Uthman ibn Talhah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) One of the remarkable events that took place…
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Precedence Based on Age and Knowledge
Shaykh ‘Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah (rahimahullah), the teacher of Shaykh ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) writes in his book: Islamic manners on the topic of respect for seniors: Give precedence to…
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Muharram in the Lives of The Sahabah
The Marriage of Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha) Among the notable events that occurred after the Hijrah was the marriage of Sayyidah Fatimah (radiyallahu ‘anha), the beloved daughter of…
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The Lesson of ‘Ashura
The fast of ‘Ashura is an example of Islam preserving the distinct identity of a Muslim. During one of Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s (hafizahullah) journeys to Uzbekistan,…
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Shaykh ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) once explained: Knowledge is of three types: (1) Beneficial knowledge (2) Harmful knowledge (3) Knowledge that neither benefits nor harms. Among the [masnun] morning supplications…
2 min read The Erosion of the Islamic Identity
Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) often speaks about the importance of preserving the distinct identity of a Muslim and not adopting the ways and habits of others.…
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Quran Recitation From the Grave
On the morning of 23rd of Rabi’ul Awwal 1447 (15/09/25) Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’ (hafizahullah) briefly spoke about one of his teachers, Shaykh Muhammad Najib Khayyatah (rahimahullah),…
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Dhul Hijjah in the Sirah
Bay‘atul ‘Aqabah – A Turning Point in the Sirah Among the most significant events to occur in the month of Dhul Hijjah during the Makkan period was the…
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