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Article | The Spiritual Guide
The Importance of the Spiritual Guide (Murshid)
Translated & adapted by Waseem AhmedFrom Al-Mawsū’ah al-Yūsufiyyah by Shaykh Yusuf Khattar
Dalail: Names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Names of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
The 201 names mentioned by Imam al-Jazuli in Dalail al-Khayrat, with English translation adapted to the Sharh of Imam ‘Abd al-Majid al-Sharnubi (rahimahu Allah)Education in the Era of Imam al-Nawawi
THE STATE OF EDUCATION IN DAMASCUS DURING THE ERA OF AL-NAWAWi’S
From a PdD thesis by Abdoullah al-Zouebi (Glasgow Univ. 1999)
The Educational field enjoyed revival and progress during the lifetime of al-Nawawi, despite the political changes and the major events in the region. The 13th Century, in which al-Nawawi lived was an era that witnessed an Increase in the number of scholars and publications in the various fields of knowledge. (more…)
Miracles accompanying the Blessed Birth of the Prophet ﷺ
Miracles accompanying the Blessed Birth of the Prophet ﷺ
With reference to Chapter Four of Qasida BurdaMustalahat al-Hadith: Brief list of Technical Terms
Hadith terminology: Brief list of Technical Terms
A brief description of how hadith are classified
Laymen and non-experts should not attempt to classify hadith – they should rely on the judgement of acknowledged hadith scholars.Yet, here we would like to give a brief introduction to the rulings of this science.
Qadi ‘Iyad: Love for the Prophet ﷺ
Excerpt from “Ash-Shifa” by Qadi ‘Iyad
translated by Aisha Bewley
Chapter Two of Part Two Section 5:
On the meaning and reality of love for the Prophet
Studying in Damascus
Studying in Damascus
Info on Islamic Centers in Syria
by Abu Yahya (2003)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Meciful
All praises be to Allah, Lord of Creation, and peace and blessings be upon our liegelord Muhammad, his companions and folk, one and all.
As-Salaamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullah
You asked about the different universities, colleges, and institutions in Damascus for learning Arabic and Islam. (more…)