Concise Narrations

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Concise Narrations
to Raise the Next Generation : New,
[A5] Paperback - pages,
by Shaykh Muhiy al-Din 'Awwama,
Transl. by Rashad Jameer,
Published by Wasila Press.

Description :

Knowledge of the Sunna is the greatest knowledge in rank and honour for a Muslim, after the Qur'an, because it derives its honour from the honour of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace. And since the youth of today will carry the banner of Islam for the generation to come, they must be trained in the sunna from a young age.

The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said : "Every child is born in a natural state (fitra) and it is their parents that train them to be Jewish, or Christian or Magian." Abdullah bin Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, "Train your children properly because you will be asked: 'What did you teach him?" whereas they will be asked about doing good to you (birrik) and obeying you." What better education can one provide to the next generation other than what came from the teacher of humanity, our Prophet Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, the one who taught noble character (Makarim al Akhlaq).

Thus, this book comprises a fine collection of 300 short hadiths covering a multitude of topics, which are entirely sahih (authentic). They focus the youth on their behaviour, and are easy to memorise, are lofty in rank, and voluminous in meaning. May Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala use these ahadith to grow the iman (faith) of the next generation. Amin!

About the Author :

Shaykh Muhyi al-Din Awwama was born in Aleppo and moved to 'Madina Munawwara' at the age of four. He was worked for decades under the supervision of his father, the eminent Shaykh Muhammad Awwama, in his office of 'Referencing for Islamic Culture.' He served him in editing several voluminous books: of the most important of them is Musannaf Ibn Abi Shayba in 26 volumes, which his father commended him for, at the end of his introduction to the Musannaf.

His teachers who gave him Ijazah include: Shaykh Abdullah al-Ghumari, Shaykh Abu Fattah Abu Ghuddah, Shaykh Abdullah Siraj al-Din, may Allah have mercy upon their souls, and more.

Table of Contents :

---Hadith Collections Referenced,
---Hadith Commentaries Referenced,
---Scholars Referenced,
---Biography of Dr Muhy al-Din 'Awwama,
------His Education,
------His Works,
------His Professional Career,
------Professional Positions he has Held,
------His Licenses.
---Introduction,
------The Reason for this Book,
------The Criteria for Hadith Selection,
------Acknowledgements.

---[1]. The Virtues of Knowledge, Scholars and Teaching,
---[2]. Encouraging Good Deeds, Adhering to the Muslim Community, and Explaining that the Practice of Islam is Gradual,
---[3]. The Virtues of Unique Qualities of Allah's Messenger, may Allah bless him and grant him peace,
---[4]. The Virtues of the Companions,
---[5]. The Virtues of the Muhammadan Nation,
---[6]. The Pillars of Islam, the Branches of Faith (Imaan),
---[7]. Salat and Related Matters,
---[8]. Optional Salat and It's Supplications,
---[9]. The Virtues of the Holy Qur'an and it's People,
---[10]. Visiting the Sick and Supplicating for Them,
---[11]. Fasting, It's Manners and Optional Fasting,
---[12]. The Obligation of Zakat,
---[13]. The Obligation of Hajj,
---[14]. Jihad and Martydom,
---[15]. The Virtues of Supplications and Remembrance (Dhikr),
---[16]. Supplications for General and Specific Occasions,
---[17]. The Rights of Brotherhood amongst the Believers,
---[18]. Goodness to Parents and Preserving Family Ties,
---[19]. Encouraging Mercy between Believers and Neighbours & Choosing Friends,
---[20]. Noble Character :
------Modesty,
------Truthfulness,
------Other Qualities.
---[21]. Encouraging Charity and Excellence to Orphans and Widows,
---[22]. Good Words,
---[23]. Discouraging Evil Character - Prohibited,
---[24]. Asceticism (Zuhd) and Heart Softeners,
---[25]. Comprehensive Counsels of the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace.

---Biographies of 70 Companions,
---Acknowledgements,
---Hadith References.