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), the Shaykh came from one of the most spiritually distinguished families of the Subcontinent. ‘Allamah Yusuf…
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, which coincided with the day of ‘Ashura, he mentioned: “Rasulullah…
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), a person whose life, was centred around the…
The Importance of Using the Hijri Calendar for Muslims
After ‘Asr Salah on Wednesday, 19 Dhul Qa’dah 1447 A.H., Shaykh ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) spoke about the importance of using the Hijri calendar for Muslims. Shaykh (hafizahullah) said: “Ahmad Taymur Pasha (rahimahullah) [born and passed away - 1348 A.H./1940 -…
What Is Islamic Equality?
The rules of segregation (Hijab) that are to protect a woman’s chastity and innocence are often misconstrued as being contrary to Islamic equality. Does equality necessitate an identity of roles between men and women? Allah Ta’ala has fashioned each gender…
The Du’a of Distress
Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn 'Abbas (radiyallahu anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) used to recite the following Du'a at the time of distress: «لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ الْعَظِيمُ الْحَلِيم، لَا إِلٰهَ إِلَّا اللهُ رَبُّ الْعَرْشِ…
The Importance of Keeping a Beard
From the Pen of ‘Allamah Binnoriy (rahimahullah): Muhaddithul ‘Asr, ‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Binnoriy (rahimahullah) once wrote: A sad incident occurred at the [Islamic] University of Bhawalpur, as reported in the Jang newspaper on March 12, 1970: The Governor…
The Miracle of the Holy Quran and Its Eloquence
From the Pen of ‘Allamah Binnoriy (rahimahullah): Muhaddithul ‘Asr, ‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Binnoriy (rahimahullah) once wrote: Subhanallah! [the Quran Karim contains] such eloquence, such rhetorical majesty (balaghah), such sweetness and perfection, but…
Making the Most of The Blessed Month of Ramadan
At the onset of a previous Ramadan, Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad 'Awwamah (hafizahullah) delivered a short, yet profound message to the Muslim Ummah regarding the blessings of this month and the importance of utilizing our time in ‘Ibadah. The…
The Early Upbringing of a Child and the Divine System of Allah Ta’ala
From the Pen of ‘Allamah Binnoriy (rahimahullah): Muhaddithul ‘Asr, ‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Binnoriy (rahimahullah) once wrote: When a human being is born, he cannot speak or understand anything. Although he does possess hands, feet, a nose, ears, eyes, etc.,…
Modern Ease Demands More Work
Recently, [28 Jumadal Akhirah 1447, 18/ 12 / 2025] upon returning from the Haramayn Sharifayn to Istanbul, Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) shared a profound reflection from this journey. Shaykh (hafizahullah) said: “Among the…
Wahy (Revelation) Is Indisputable
From the Pen of ‘Allamah Binnoriy (rahimahullah): Muhaddithul ‘Asr, ‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Binnoriy (rahimahullah) once wrote: It is mentioned in the Hadith: “If a fly falls into a food container, immerse it and remove it, because one of its wings contains a…
Unity of Hearts in a Divided World
Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) has, on many occasions, cautioned against disunity within the Muslim Ummah, particularly among the ‘Ulama. Recently [19 Rabi'ul Awwal 1447, 11/ 09/ 2025], Shaykh (hafizahullah) spoke once again…
Lesson 17, Dressing
Lesson 17 Dressing Islam places great importance on personal grooming by encouraging Muslims to present themselves well through neat clothing, well-kept hair, and the use of perfume. Sayyiduna Sahl Ibnul Hanzaliyyah (radiyallahu’anhu) reports that Rasulullah…
How to Seek the Akhirah
From the Pen of ‘Allamah Binnoriy (rahimahullah): Muhaddithul ‘Asr, ‘Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Binnoriy (rahimahullah) once wrote: When people ask, "How can Jannah be so vast?" I respond by pointing to the cosmos. Consider our galaxy alone, which astronomers say…
Understanding the Meaning of “Hayya ‘alal-Falah” and the Status of Salah in Islam
Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) on one occasion drew attention to an important phrase whose meaning has become forgotten among many of us, a phrase we repeat and hear daily, almost as a routine. Shaykh (hafizahullah) said: "We…
Rabi’ul Akhir in the Sirah
Each month in the Islamic calendar is a reminder of significant events from the life of our beloved Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam). The month of Rabi'ul Akhir was selected by Allah Ta'ala for an important change in the number of rak'ahs of the Fard…
The Straight Path is the Path of Knowledge and Practice
Shaykh 'Awwamah (hafizahullah) once said: The Straight Path is the path of Knowledge and Action. In every rak‘ah of salah, a Muslim recites Surah Fatihah, which contains one of the greatest and most comprehensive du’as. This du’a is found in the concluding…
The Intrinsic Link Between the Quran Karim and Hadith Sharif
From the Pen of 'Allamah Binnoriy (rahimahullah) The following is an abstract in which Muhaddithul 'Asr, 'Allamah Binnoriy (rahimahullah) illustrates that the Quran and the Hadith are inseparable, contrary to the ideology of Hadith rejection: There is…
Rabi’ul Awwal in the Sirah
Events in the life of Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) that occurred during the month of Rabi'ul Awwal and lessons derived therefrom The month of Rabi'ul Awwal was graced with special distinction in the life of our beloved Nabiy (sallallahu 'alayhi…
Safar in the Sirah
Final Days in Makkah Mukarramah After receiving Nubuwwah, Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) lived for thirteen years in Makkah Mukarramah, calling the people to Islam. Many accepted his call. However, the Quraysh left no stone unturned in persecuting…