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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نصب الراية لأحاديث الهداية
The book; Nasbur Rayah Li Ahadithil Hidayah is an essential reference for Hadith proofs that support the Hanafiy madhab. This masterpiece of ‘Allamah Zayla’iy (rahimahullah) was published by…
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مسند أمير المؤمنين عمر بن عبد العزيز
The kitab Musnad Amirul Muminin ‘Umar ibn ‘Abdil ‘Aziz, is among the early books that My Honourable Teacher, Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) had annotated. It has many…
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شرح الشمائل المحمدیة ﷺ
This is a reprint of the famous commentary of ‘Allamah Bajuriy (rahimahullah) on Imam Tirmidhiy’s masterpiece; As-Shamailul Muhammadiyah. My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) had…
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تقريب التهذيب
The book; Taqribut Tahdhib is the masterpiece of Hafiz Ibn Hajar (rahimahullah) and discusses brief information of the narrators in the books of the six famous authors of…
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أدب الاختلاف في مسائل العلم و الدين
This book; Adabul Ikhtilafi fi Masa’ilil ‘Alimiy wad Din, just like his other book; Atharul Hadith... was written by My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) many years…
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Allamah Binnory’s Regard for Guests
Mufti ‘Abdus Sattar saheb writes: Shaykh Binnory (rahimahullah) was very kind to the servants and students. At no time did his high position and status prevent him from…
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دراسات الكاشف للذهبي
This book; Dirasatul Kashifi Lil Imamil Hafizidh Dhahabiy, is an in-depth introduction to the field of Jarh & Ta’dil; which is the field of debating the reliability of…
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القول البدیع في الصلاة على الحبيب الشفيع ﷺ
The book: Al Qawul Badi’ fis Salati ‘alal Habibish Shafiy ﷺ is the world renowned, celebrated work of ‘Allamah Sakhawiy (rahimahullah) on the topic of the virtues of salawat/durud upon…
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أثَر الحديث الشريف
This book; Atharul Hadith… was written by My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) many years ago to stem the onslaught of the salafi mindset. This book…
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An Interesting Incident on Bukhariy Recitals
The following is extracted from a book written by Hazrat Moulana Yusuf Motala saheb (hafizahullah) of UK. entitled: Hazrat Shaykhul Hadith and I, pg. 30. Hazrat Shaykh, [Moulana…
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حجية أفعال رسول الله ﷺ
This book is an edited version of a paper that My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) had delivered in a conference in Morocco. There are…
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The Soldiers of the Night
My Honourable Ustad, Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) mentioned this incident recently when we were discussing the topic of support for ‘ilm, ‘Ulama and the knowledge of Din.…
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حكم العمل بالحديث الضعيف
This book is a masterpiece from My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) on the topic of Weak Hadiths, and their application. Several Hadith Masters of…
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المختار من فرائد النقول والأخبار
This is a beautiful Arabic booklet written by my Honourable Ustad, Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) in the 1970s. It is a collection of inspirational quotes and incidents…
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