Contemporary Challenges in the Field of Hadith (e-book)
About The Book The widespread assaults on the Mubarak Hadith of Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam) are no secret to any person of this field. Whilst these attacks progressively increase, the ummah on the other hand, is faced with the predicament of…
Golden Guidelines for those on the path of Knowledge (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 knowledge. These were the innermost concerns and feelings that Shaykh poured…
Reformation before alleviation
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 political scandals and instability.…
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…
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),…
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……
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:…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
(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 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…
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…
مصنف ابن أبي شيبة
Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah Vol 01 (1-1040) Vol 02 (1041-2998) Vol 03 (2999-5025) Vol 04 (5026-7033) Vol 05 (7034-8750) Vol 06 (8751-10757) Vol 07 (10758-12779) Vol 08 (12780-16151) Vol 09 (16152- 18708) Vol 10 (18709-21223) Vol 11 (21224-23879) Vol 12…
نصب الراية لأحاديث الهداية
The book; Nasbur Rayah Li Ahadithil Hidayah is an essential reference for Hadith proofs that support the Hanafi madhab. This masterpiece of 'Allamah Zayla'i (rahimahullah) was published by Al-Majlisul 'Ilmi several years ago in Cairo. However, the first…
مسند أمير المؤمنين عمر بن عبد العزيز
The kitab Musnad Amiril Muminin 'Umar ibn 'Abdil 'Aziz, is among the early books that My Honourable Teacher, Al-'Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad 'Awwamah (hafizahullah) had annotated. It has many benefits (fawaid) pertaining to the narrators (rijal) as…
شرح الشمائل المحمدیة ﷺ
This is a reprint of the famous commentary of 'Allamah Bajuri (rahimahullah) on Imam Tirmidhi's masterpiece; As-Shamailul Muhammadiyah. My Honourable Teacher; Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith, Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) had wanted to print this book for…