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,…
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Category: From the Pen of Shaykh ‘Awwamah
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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Modern Ease Demands More Work
Recently, [28 Jumadal Akhirah 1447, 18/ 12 / 2025] upon returning from the Haramayn Sharifayn to Istanbul, Al-‘Allamatul Muhaddith Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (hafizahullah) shared a profound reflection from…
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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/…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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)…
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