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…
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…
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s (hafizahullah) commitment to the service of Hadith
One of the Students of my Honourable Teacher; Al-'Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad 'Awwamah (hafizahullah) who had visited the Shaykh (13 February 2021), to pay his respects and condolence after the demise of Shaykh's wife (may Allah raise her ranks),…
The actual reason for our current pitiful state
My Honourable Teacher; Al-'Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad 'Awwamah (hafizahullah) often cites the following eye-opening incident from the life of Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu'anhu). Sayyiduna Abud Darda (radiyallahu'anhu) was given the title:…
Feeling the pain of the Ummah
An essential part of the culture of Islam is for each individual to consider himself/herself as part of the same body. 1. Sayyiduna Nu’man ibn Bashir (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) reports that Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: "The believers in their mutual…
Four deeds for increasing the memory
The following was written by My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) for the benefit of students of knowledge and all others who need it. Shaykh writes: The four deeds below are effective in increasing one’s…
Tadribur Rawi – Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah
This valuable handbook in the field of Hadith sciences by 'Allamah Suyutiy (rahimahullah) was afforded its rightful extent of research by My Honourable Teacher; Al-'Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad 'Awwamah (hafizahullah) in his edition of the book.…
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 the speech that he delivered at the institute: "I have reliance upon,…
(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. Download here
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 Muhyuddin (hafizhahullah), writes: "My respected father continuously encouraged his family in the home to adopt the various Sunnahs of Nabiy (sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam). He encourages them by saying that these…
Audio series on Atharul Hadith by Shaykh ‘Awwamah – Audios
The 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 has proven to be very effective in rectifying one’s outlook…
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…
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 the Hadith narrators. In addition to the other branches of Hadith sciences, My…
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 has proven to be very effective in rectifying one's…
Allamah Kawthariy (rahimahullah)
'Allamah Muhammad Zahid Al-Kawthariy (rahimahullah) was among the most unique and spectacular Hanafiy '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…
Respect for one’s teachers
Al-Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s (hafizahullah) son; Shaykh Muhyuddin writes about his father: "I cannot remember my father ever talking on the phone whilst sitting when he spoke to his teacher; Shaykh ‘Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah (rahimahullah). Despite…
Rectified motives and reformed children
The Honourable Hadith expert of our times, Al-Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) often states that the residents of Madinah Munawwarah regularly make the following du’a: اللّٰهُمَّ أَصْلِحِ النِّيَّةَ والذُّرِّيَّةَ Allahumma aslihin niyyah…
Another way of respecting an ‘Alim
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (may Allah protect him) mentioned the following incident: I once visited Mufti Mahmudul Hasan Gangohiy (rahimahullah) while he was in Madinah Munawwarah. It was after ‘Asr Salah. As the time for Maghrib drew near, an attendant…
We have our own standards of conduct..
My beloved and respected teacher in Madinah Munawwarah, Shaykh Muhammad 'Awwamah (may Allah protect him) once mentioned a story about his senior teacher, Shaykh 'Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah (rahimahullah). I wanted to share it for its profound message and…
Do not just believe everything you read!
"Don't believe everything you read" - These were the words of wisdom of the great Shaykh 'Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah), the senior Teacher of my Honourable Shaykh, Al-Muhaddith Muhammad 'Awwamah (may Allah protect him). He offered this advice to Shaykh…