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 paraphrase in the following paragraphs. These are the…
Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s love for the Sunnah
My respected friend, Shaykh 'Awwamah’s son, Dr Muhyuddeen (hafizhahullah), writes: ‘My respected father continuously encouraged his family in the home to adopt the various Sunnahs of Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam). He encourages them by saying that these…
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 is a time of forgiveness for all the sins of the Ummah. The generosity of the Absolutely…
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 than before. Click here for what to do when receiving the sad news of someone's passing away. To attend a…
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 extremely generous with his time and priceless advices. Hereunder is…
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 stood and performed Salah. When tiredness and pain became unbearable, then according to…
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 these, are what a believer ‘lives for’. The best month to fast, outside Ramadan Nabi…
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 are simple, but effective and do not take much time. When hearing the news of the…
When in difficulty with no help in sight
Sayyiduna ‘Utbah ibn Gazwan (radiyallahu ‘anhu) has reported from Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) that when one is lost in any lonely place or finds himself in any difficulty without any assistance at hand, then he should call out the following three…
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 giving attention to the lowest servant. Once, before departing for Haj I visited the…
An interesting incident on Bukhari 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 Muhammad Zakariyya Kandehawi -rahimahullah-] spent the Ramadan of 1393 A.H…
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. Shaykh said this is an incident that needs to be…
The Brotherhood of Islam
Muhaddithul 'Asr, 'Allamah Muhammad Yusuf Al Binnory (rahimahullah) wrote an inspiring article on the topic of brotherhood in Islam. Hereunder is a summarized English translation of that article which was written in Urdu. May Allah Ta'ala inspire us to follow…
The Sunnah of entertaining the guest
The Sunnah of entertaining the guest Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) reported that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam) said: ‘Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should honour his guest.’ (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 6018) Another…
The Great Virtue for Supporting a Student of Islamic Knowledge
There was a person studying by the Famous, Maliki Scholar (who was the son of another great Maliki Scholar); Imam Muhammad ibn Sahnun (rahimahumallah). This student’s father came to the teacher (and what an excellent father he was). He said to the Teacher: I…
The challenges (fitnahs) of the Ummah
From the pen of Shaykh Binnory (rahimahullah) ‘Allamah Binnory (rahimahullah) wrote a comprehensive article that highlights the various fitnahs that the Ummah faces, especially when engaging in acts of good. This article is a great source of guidance for one…
Allamah Kawthari (rahimahullah)
'Allamah Muhammad Zahid Al-Kawthari (rahimahullah) was among the most unique and spectacular Hanafi 'Ulama of his time. Birth & early studies He was born in a small city near Duzce, Turkey, in the year 1296 A.H (1879). He began his quest for knowledge in…
The much needed System of Waqf (Endowment)
Below is a recent post written by my friend and colleague; Mufti Abdullah Nana of California, USA. The topic is extremely crucial for the long term preservation of 'non-government backed' Islamic Institutions. With his permission, I have edited it and…
Du’a for a New Year
At the approach of a New Year or month, the Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would recite the following du’a. Sayyiduna 'Abdullah ibn Hisham (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that the Sahabah (radiyallahu 'anhum) would learn the following du'a for when the new month or…
Du’a when welcoming a Haji
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar (radiyallahu’anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) said the following to a returning Haji: قَبِلَ اللهُ حَجَّك ، وَغَفَرَ ذَنْبَكَ، وَاَخْلَفَ نَفَقَتَكَ ‘Qabilallahu hajjaka, wa ghafara dhambaka, wa…
Twenty advices to those undertaking the Mubarak journey of Hajj
Hazrat Moulana Haroon Abasoomar Saheb (rahimahullah), the Ameer and founder of Darul Hadith Research Centre offered the following advices for those going for Haj: 1. Make Shukr at every point of the journey and do not complain. 2. Respect one and all: a)…