The actions of the Holy Prophet ﷺ exemplify profound wisdom and radiate Divine beauty. He ﷺ has been aptly described as the Quran in motion, as everything that emanated from his noble presence served as an illustration of perfection. This is why he is the focal point of this discourse; His ﷺ methods and techniques embody the wisdom and beauty essential for the challenge of inviting people to the oneness of God. Accordingly, God instructs all believers: “O you who believe! Obey God, and obey the Messenger, and those in authority among you” (The Women, alNisā’/58).
The Holy Prophet ﷺ was and continues to be a messenger for all humanity. He ﷺ serves as the benchmark for wisdom and encapsulates true beauty. This compilation highlights his pedagogical techniques and methods, encouraging us to reflect on this wisdom and beauty in our choices and practices.
This compilation of Forty Hadith is based on the work of the late Shaykh ‘Abd alFattāḥ Abū Ghuddah يلاعت هللا همحر , who dedicated thirty years to his book, al-Rasūl al-Mu‘allim wa Āsālībuhu fial-Ta‘līm (The Messenger, the Teacher: His Methods in Teaching). The book is divided into two main sections: the first attests to the Prophet Muhammad as the most inspiring teacher in history. In contrast, the second outlines 40 pedagogical methods the Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم employs. To illustrate each technique, Shaykh ‘Abd al-Fattāḥ included several relevant Hadith. However, this summary presents just one Hadith for each method. I have selected a Hadith pertinent to each topic for methods number thirty-two and forty, as Shaykh ‘Abd al-Fattāḥ discusses these Prophetic methods without referencing a specific Hadith.
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Compiled by the late Shaykh and renowned Scholar of Syria, who was well known throughout the world, specially among the Hanafi’s.
Al-Rasūl al-Mu‘allim wa Āsālībuhu fial-Ta‘līm (The Messenger, the Teacher: His Methods in Teaching) by ʻĀbu Guddah, Abdul Fattah.
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Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood’s educational journey in the Islamic disciplines comprises a rich tapestry of experiences from the late 90s to 2007. He sought knowledge in many locations, benefiting from and receiving licenses in general and specific areas from scholars in Yemen, Syria, Morocco, Turkey, Mauritania, Makkah and Madinah.
The central place of studying abroad unfolded in Damascus, where Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood immersed himself in a traditional curriculum. He received one-on-one tutoring for particular subjects or was part of a small group of students. Over time, he studied various subjects to their advanced levels with various scholars. This led to a comprehensive study of the well-known and established scholarly works, showcasing the depth of arguments and positions representing the mainstream understandings of this Ummah.
Since his return to the UK in the last 17 years, Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood has been actively involved in teaching a broad spectrum of Islamic disciplines, from Sirah to Tafsir. In addition developing educational programmes at the various institutions he’s been serving. His significant contributions include a 9-year tenure as a Quranic Arabic tutor at the University of Oxford, where he designed and developed the Quranic Arabic programme, which was previously neglected, bringing it up to par with the other languages taught at the Faculty of Theology and Religion. He also played a crucial role in creating the first approved BSL (British Sign Language) Adhan, providing essential knowledge of the Arabic phrases that BSL can best capture. His academic achievements include a PGDip in teaching communicative Arabic and an MA in linguistics; he completed both postgraduate programmes at SOAS, which have further enriched his understanding and teaching of Islamic disciplines....Read More
The following are the names of some of the scholars he studied under, each of whom played a meaningful role during his time away studying.
In Yemen: Habib Umar b. Hafidh In Damascus: Shaykh Abdulah Siraj ud-Din, Shaykh Shukri al-Luhafī, Shaykh Ramadhan al-Buṭī, Shaykh Muhammad Darwish, Shaykh Abdul Wahaab, Shaykh Muhammad al Yaqoubi, Shaykh Adnan al Majd, Shaykh Maree al Rashid and Shaykh Khalil al Sabbagh, In Mauritania: Murabit al-Hajj, Murabit Ahmad Fāl and Murabit Hadamīn. In Turkey: Shaykh Mahmud Effendi, Shaykh Muhammed Ameen Siraj, Shaykh Ehsaan Hojah. In Makkah: Shaykh Khalid, Shaykh Abdul-Qadir al-Dhabwān, Shaykh Ahmad al-Ruqaymi, Shaykh Ahmad al-Kāf, and Shaykh ‘Abbas al-Maliki In Madinah: Shaykh Abdur Rahman And in the UK: Shaykh Siraj and Shaykh Muhammad Ba Shuayb.
May Allah preserve those who are alive and grant them the best in this world and the hereafter. And may Allah shower His mercy on those who have returned to their creator and, forgive their shortcomings, and raise their ranks. He continues his learning under both local and international scholars. Shaykh Thaqib has been part of the Fountain for over 25 years.
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Starting – 4th January 2025 for 10 weeks Saturday – 10.30am to 11.30pm
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Course Material The course is based on the text book below, '40 Teaching Techniques of The Prophet'. Students are recommended to purchase this book, it can be bought from the location below at a slightly discounted price of £5. https://www.fountaininstitute.co.uk/booklaunch/
Recommended Reading
Prophet Muhammad-The Teacher and His teaching methodologies By Shaykh Abd al-Fattah Abu Ghuddah
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Knowledge
Knowledge is understanding that every choice and view one forms is framed in the guidance presented in the Quran and the Prophetic way as understood by Ahle Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah.
Practice
Practice seeks to implement that knowledge in all aspects of our lives. Sincerely applying knowledge facilitates the soul to acquire virtuous characteristics and move beyond its vices and capricious element
Realisation
The soul becomes receptive to realisations concerning God’s oneness, majesty, beauty, and how creation is an ongoing sign of Divine favour. This witnessing is highlighted in the Prophetic statement,‘Excellence is to worship Allah as though you see Him. If you do not see Him, He sees you.
Shaykh ᶜAbd Al-Fattah Abu Ghuddah
SHAYKH ᶜABD AL-FATTĀḤ ABŪ GHUDDAH was born in Syria in 1917. One of the outstanding Muslim scholars of the 20th century, Shaykh Abū Ghuddah was a leading scholar in the eld of ḥadīth and Ḥanafī school of qh. He studied in Syria and Egypt specialising in Arabic language, ḥadīth, sharīᶜah, and psychology. He had many prominent teachers, among them Shaykh Rāghib al-Tabbākh, Shaykh Aḥmad ibn Muḥammad al-Zarqa, Shaykh ᶜĪsā al-Bayanūnī, Shaykh Aḥmad al-Kurdī, and the renowned Ottoman Scholar Imām al-Kawtharī. He taught uṣūl al-fiqh, Ḥanafī fiqh and Comparative fiqh at the University of Damascus. He also taught at the King Saud University and Imām Muḥammad ibn Saud Islamic University. He was buried in al-Baqīᶜ cemetery in Madinah 1997.
