A Hadith Qudsi ( حیدث قدسي ) is a specific category of Hadith in which the Prophet Muhamma d صلى الله عليه وسلم transmits words directly from Allah. Unlike the Quran, these statements are not included within the Quranic text; rather, the meaning originates from Allah, while the phrasing is attributed to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. The term “al-Ahādith qudsi” (plural: qudsi) encompasses various aspects of Islamic thought, offering legal, spiritual, moral, and eschatological guidance. Such prophetic utterances provide enduring perspectives that deepen the understanding and practice of faith.
This module expands on the previous one by selecting different hadiths and mainly different themes from Module One. In this course, we will examine a carefully curated collection of al-Ahādith qudsi, organised around a central theme. It is based on the work of contemporary hadith scholar Allāmah Shaykh Muhammad ‘Awwamah (May Allah preserve him), titled ‘Min Ṣihāh al-Āhādith al-Qudsiyyah’, drawn from authentic al-Āhādith al-Qudsiyyah. We will study a total of sixteen al-Ahādith qudsi, focusing on the following themes:
1. Arguably the most significant and encompassing Hadith Qudsī 2. How belief in Allah informs our actions and worship 3. Hadith Qudsī from other Prophets. 4. Allah’s honouring of His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم and His صلى الله عليه وسلم Ummah 5. On the merit of voluntary acts. 6. On softening the hearts, remembrance, and supplication. 7. On keeping promises and fulfilling agreements. 8. Description of the people of paradise and hell
Module Text: The textbook for this module will be translated, with a selection of Hadith incorporated into the module. Muhammad ʻAwwāmah. (2019) Min Ṣihāh al-Āhādith al-Qudsiyyah, al-Dār al-Yusar, & al-Dār al-Minhāj.
Module Outline
Below is the weekly outline for this module.
Week 1 – Arguably the most significant and encompassing Hadith Qudsī
Week 2 – How belief in Allah informs our actions and worship
Week 3 – Hadith Qudsī from other Prophets.
Week 4 – Allah’s honouring of His Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم and His صلى الله عليه وسلم Ummah
Week 5 – On the Merit of Voluntary acts.
Week 6 – On the Merit of Voluntary acts.
Week 7 – On softening the hearts, remembrance, and supplication.
Week 8 – On softening the hearts, remembrance, and supplication.
Week 9 – On Keeping promises and Fulfilling agreements.
Week 10 – Description of the people of paradise and hell.
Module Instructor
“The scholars are the inheritors of the prophets.” [Abu Dawud]
Shaykh Thaqib Mahmood
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.~
All our Saturday classes are available both in person and online. As an institute, we strongly encourage students to attend in person, as the benefits of in-person learning far exceed those of online attendance. The Friday sessions are conducted online via Zoom.
Location
Inperson: Challney High School for Boys, Stoneygate Rd, Luton LU4 9TJ. OnlineZoom: links will be provided via email
Date/Time
Starting – 4th October 2025 for 10 weeks Saturdays – 11.30am to 12.30pm
Module Content
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Course Material The textbook for this module is listed below and will be translated, with a selection of Hadith incorporated into the module. ʻAwwāmah, Muhammad. (2019) Min Ṣihāh al-Āhādith al-Qudsiyyah, al-Dār al-Yusar, & al-Dār al-Minhāj
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 Muhammad 'Awwamah
Shaykh Muhammad 'Awwamah
His full name is .أبوالفضل، ممد بن ممد بن عبد القادر بن عمر بن عل عوامة النعيمي السيني. His lineage links back to Sayyiduna Husayn (radiyallahu ‘anhu). He was born in Aleppo, Syria in an environment of knowledge and piety. From a very young age he had an extreme desire for knowledge, attending the lessons conducted by Shaykh Muhammad Salqini (rahimahullah). Later in his life he became one of the most profound students of Shaykh ‘Abdullah Sirajuddin and Shaykh ‘Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah (rahimahumallah). His son, Dr Muhyuddin, seeing it to be a right of the ummah, wrote a book specifically about the life of his father titled امة ممد العلمة الوالد سيدي حياة من مضيأة ص.
His life and habits are a real encouragement and inspiration for students who are also treading the same path. There are many lessons that one can learn from just reading his biography. Each chapter in this book explains a different part of his life, from his youth through adulthood, and it specifically emphasises the things that helped him become the person we know him to be today. I have attempted to produce a short summary of some parts of the book, highlighting the points that can benefit all; whether we are students, teachers, or even parents.
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.
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.
Biography of Shaykh