Al-Miftah Blog by Moulana Muhammad
The current sad state of the Ummah of Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is indeed unprecedented in recent history. The Ummah is challenged on all fronts; from widespread oppression, to poverty and illness. To the political scandals and the current pandemic etc. Whilst we believe that every difficulty is undoubtedly followed by ease, the current situation is such, that ease is not yet in sight. My Honourable Teacher; the Grand …
Tag Archives: Shaykh Áwwamah
December, 2021
June, 2021
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28 June
A brief summary of Shaykh ‘Awwamah’s biography
The following is a summary of the biography of My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah). The original book was written in Arabic by Shaykhs son, my dear friend and colleague; Dr Muhyuddin, titled: صفحات مضيئة من حياة سيدي الوالد العلامة محمد عوامة and published by Darul Hadith Research Centre, Durban, South Africa. At that time, I requested one of my student, who was in the forth year …
February, 2021
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20 February
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), witnessed Shaykh headed to his office on foot in the deep snow of Istanbul. (A picture of this scene was widely circulated on social media. Istanbul didn’t experience such heavy snowfall …
January, 2021
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3 January
خطوات منهجية في إثبات عدالة الصحابة رضي الله عنهم
خطوات منهجية في إثبات عدالة الصحابة رضي الله عنهم ويليه رواية الحديث الشريف بالمعنى بين الحكم النظري والواقع العملي تأليف الشيخ المحدث محمد عوامة الحنفي Download PDF here
December, 2020
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14 December
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: ‘Hakimul Ummah’ [the wise one of the Ummah] by Nabi (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam). Shaykh (hafizahullah) says: ‘Among the wisdoms of Sayyiduna Abud Darda is the following:’ When the Muslim army conquered the Island of Cyprus (in the year 32 A.H.) …
August, 2020
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9 August
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 memory and protection from forgetfulness: 1. Pray two rak’ats of nafl salah; in the first rak’ah after Surah Fatihah, recite فَفَهَّمْنَاهَا سُلَيْمَانَ ۚ وَكُلًّا آتَيْنَا حُكْمًا وَعِلْمًا ۚ وَسَخَّرْنَا مَعَ دَاوُودَ الْجِبَالَ …
May, 2020
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30 May
Tadribur Rawi – Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah
This valuable handbook in the field of Hadith sciences by ‘Allamah Suyuti (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 (rahimahullah) completed this book after spending approximately sixty years in the field of Hadith sciences. The exceptional value of this work can be gauged from the fact that this is a summary of …
February, 2020
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10 February
Not everything is suited for everyone
In addition to possessing knowledge, wisdom and diplomacy is important. The same tone will not be used for all. Rasulullah (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam) used various methodologies to impart knowledge; at times he would ignore the person to whom he wanted to pass the message, on other occasions he would give extra attention to the one he wanted to draw closer to him. Sometimes he would address the culprit directly, and at …
October, 2019
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1 October
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 we immediately think of forwarding it instead of first planning to implement it in our lives! Rasulullah (sallallahu ’alayhi wasallam) said: “No person’s feet will be allowed to move on the day of Qiyamah until he answers the following questions: How he …
September, 2019
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23 September
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, trust and love Darul ‘Ulum Deoband and its past and present scholars. I ask Allah, the Great, from His great bounty to favour it, its administrators and all similar places …