A Simple Means of Attaining the Mercy of Allah
Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) narrates that Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Those who show mercy will be shown mercy by Ar-Rahman. Be merciful to those…
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Two Essential Qualities of a Student of Knowledge
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: To attain the immense virtues promised in the Ahadith for seeking sacred knowledge, a student must embody two essential qualities: a) Sincerity of…
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Requirements for Our Du’as to Be Accepted
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: Two fundamental requirements for our du’as to be accepted: a) Halal earnings. b) Sincere pleading. Reflection Shaykh (hafizahullah) mentioned the above when discussing…
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A Single Moment Can Change One’s Life
A person may spend years in sin and disobedience, yet Allah Ta‘ala can change his condition in a single moment. One should therefore never lose hope in the…
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Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah)
Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah) was the foremost teacher of my esteemed teacher, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) and was a senior ‘Alim of Syria. In June of the year…
9 min read The Hallmark of Love for Nabiy (sallallahu’alayhi wasallam)
On the morning of 12 Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 A.H., while discussing the topic of the birth of our beloved Nabiy (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam), Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah)…
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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,…
2 min read The Erosion of the Islamic Identity
Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) often speaks about the importance of preserving the distinct identity of a Muslim and not adopting the ways and habits of others.…
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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),…
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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…
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The Adab (Respect) of Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah)
Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah’s (hafizahullah) main teacher was Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Al-Mufassir Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin (rahimahullah). Shaykh’s (hafizahullah) companionship (suhbah) with him spanned fifty years. Shaykh ‘Abdullah (rahimahullah)…
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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…
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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/…
3 min read Meticulous Emulation of the Sunnah
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: Imam Sufyan Thawriy (rahimahullah) said to his companions: “If you can ensure that all your movements are in accordance with the Sunnah, then…
1 min read How to Respect Knowledge
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: “True respect for knowledge lies in applying it immediately. There was once a scholar teaching Sahih Muslim when he read that Rasulullah (sallallahu…
2 min read The Importance of Senior Supervision
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: “Once, Imam Abu Hanifah (rahimahullah) – who lived in a golden generation of Islam – overheard people having an academic discussion in the…
1 min read The Sacred Duty of Creating the Next Generation of Leaders
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: “To cultivate the next generation of ‘Ulamā is extremely essential. Of course, death is an inevitable reality, yet pious successors are still a…
1 min read The ‘Ulama Are the Real Saviours of the Ummah
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: “Undoubtedly, the obsession of the ummah with worldly matters, such as their livelihood, politics, current events, and catastrophes, has preoccupied them from the…
2 min read People Are Being Increasingly Distracted from Their Scholars
Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) says: “The Muslims, until recently, were deeply attached to their scholars. However, the rug has been pulled out from under them through various deceitful…
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Golden Guidelines for Those on the Path of Knowledge – 2nd Edition (e-book)
This booklet is a translation of a lecture delivered by the great Muhaddith of Syria, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) in which he addressed Scholars and students of Islamic…
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Reformation Before Alleviation
The current sad state of the Ummah of Nabiy Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) is indeed unprecedented in recent history. The Ummah is challenged on all fronts; from widespread…
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