Information Indigestion
The enthusiasm to share whatever beneficial knowledge we come across sometimes results in the oversight of flooding peoples timelines, inboxes, or ears. This leads to “information indigestion.” Do…
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How to Acquire the Habit of Practice
An extremely beneficial method of inculcating the habit of practicing upon knowledge is to accompany people who do so themselves. One advantage of formerly acquiring knowledge from a…
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The Multiple Benefits of 10 Ayats from Surah Baqarah
In an era like ours, in which we’ve become prone to insecurity, the following prescription, from one of the most knowledgeable Sahabah (radiyallahu’anhum), is very pertinent. Let’s read…
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Knowledge Is for Practice
There currently seems to be a widespread notion that: knowledge is for propagation, instead of practise. Therefore as soon as we come across a useful piece of information…
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A Brief Biography of My Honourable Teacher; Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Fadlur Rahman Azmiy
Shaykhul Hadith, Moulana Fadlur Rahman A’zamiy (hafizahullah) is one of my senior Bukhariy teachers. After I graduated from Madrasah Talimuddeen in Ispingo Beach, Durban, South Africa (1998), I…
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Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s View Regarding Darul ‘Ulum Deoband
The view of the great scholar, researcher and Muhaddith, my esteemed teacher, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah – Al-Halabi al-Madani regarding Darul ‘Ulum Deoband The following is an extract from…
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(معالم إرشادية (التسجيل الصوتي
Here is an audio series by My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) on his kitab, Ma’alimu Irshadiyyah. It is extremely beneficial for people of knowledge.…
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Beneficial Deeds for Isal Thawab
When faced with the tragedy of the death of any near or dear one, we are encouraged to engage in isal thawab; i.e., to dedicate the reward for…
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The Three Stages of Hypocrisy
Muhaddithul ‘Asr; ‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Al-Binnory (rahimahullah) writes: “In the terminology of Islam, atheism and hypocrisy have the same meaning. The contradiction of speech and action is called…
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The Different Types of Shahids (Martyrs)
The ‘Ulama have cited three types of Shahids: 1. One who is considered a Shahid in this world as well as in the Hereafter. This is one who…
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Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s Plea for Preparing High Calibre Leaders of Knowledge
While discussing the state of Islamic knowledge in the world currently, My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) mentioned a very important issue which I will…
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Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s Love for the Sunnah
My respected friend, Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s son, Dr Muhyuddin (hafizhahullah), writes: “My respected father continuously encouraged his family in the home to adopt the various Sunnahs of Nabiy (sallallahu…
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Ramadan Is Approaching
From the Pen of Shaykh Binnory (rahimahullah) The divine blessings of Ramadan Ramadan is approaching. It will bring down the nur and special attention of Allah Ta’ala. It…
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Tarawih Guidelines
In this day and age, for different reasons, we find many Huffaz of the Quran experiencing difficulty in respect to their revision and performance of Tarawih. Alhamdulillah, in this…
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The Huge Rewards for Attending a Funeral
As we get closer to Qiyamah, death becomes more widespread. At present, we receive the sad news of the death of near and dear ones with more frequency…
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Recent, Priceless Advices of Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah)
Recently some of my students (11 of them) had visited My Honourable Teacher, Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) in Istanbul. Shaykh -as is his noble habit- was…
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مصنف ابن أبي شيبة
Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah Vol 01 (1-1040) Vol 02 (1041-2998) Vol 03 (2999-5025) Vol 04 (5026-7033) Vol 05 (7034-8750) Vol 06 (8751-10757) Vol 07 (10758-12779) Vol 08 (12780-16151)…
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Shaykh Binnory (rahimahullah) in Ramadan
Generally in ‘Allamah Binnory’s Tarawih, he had the habit of listening to three juz every night. Despite weakness of his feet and difficulty in his knees, Shaykh Binnory…
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Sha’ban: A Time to Prepare
The sighting of the Crescent of Sha’ban signals the good news of Ramadan’s imminent arrival. A believer grows in anticipation with the passing of each day. Days like…
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What to Do When Hearing News of a Funeral
My Beloved Father; Moulana Haroon Abasoomar saheb (hafizhahullah) usually offers the following advices for when we hear the sad news of the passing of a fellow Muslim. These…
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When in Difficulty With No Help in Sight
Sayyiduna ‘Utbah ibn Gazwan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported from Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) that when one is lost in any lonely place or finds himself in any difficulty…
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