November Course

Assalamu Alikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh,

Words simply cannot express my awe at the success of the last seminar. Alhamdullilah, our expectations were well-exceeded. May Allah reward us all for our contributions of time, material, and intellect. I thank Allah for this great opportunity to be part of an organization that is solely dedicated to the infinite knowledge of Islam, our way of life. I am certain these feelings of gratitude are shared among us all.


Dr. Salah Assawy


Inshallah Our next class is scheduled for November 21st to the 23rd. Friday evening, November 21st will be dedicated to registration and meeting Sh. Sameh Asal inshaallah. The following Saturday and Sunday will be lecture days. The subject of this Course is The Authority of the Sunnah. Click here for the detailed schedule.

Meet the Sheikh:


Name: Sh. Sameh Asal
Contact: samehassal@yahoo.com
Bio:
Sh. Sameh Asal is a Ph.D. candidate at Al-Azhar University. He obtained his BA from Al-Azhar University in Islamic Studies and English Literature/Translation with a general grade of excellence with honors. He was ranked first among graduates of the English department, faculty of Languages and Translation in 2000. He also obtained his MA in Islamic Studies. The topic of his thesis was Documentation of the Prophetic Sunnah During the First Century of Hijra. Currently, he works as an assistant lecturer at Al-Azhar University. He is also the Imam of the Islamic Center of Raleigh, NC.

Course Objectives:

1. This course is geared to familiarize the students with the definition of the Sunnah and its usage according to scholars specialized in different branches of Islamic knowledge as well as the misconceptions that some people have as a result of the differences in usage.
2. Demonstrate the difference between the words “Sunnah” and “Hadith.”
3. Acquaint the students with the authority of the Sunnah and its importance.
4. Elaborate on the proofs establishing the authority and importance of the Sunnah and a discussion of them.
5. Highlight the role of our beloved Messenger (PBUH) with regard to the Qur’an.
6. Point out the authority of the Sunnah vis-à-vis the Qur’an.
7. Shed light on the preservation of the Sunnah and the means through which this is possible.
8. Refute the claims and misconceptions raised by some of the Western scholars on the authenticity and authority of the Sunnah.
9. Refute the misconceptions raised by the Qur’anites and others regarding the authority of the Sunnah.
10. Demonstrate the authority of the solitary Hadith.

The Houston Team is working effortlessly to make this happen, but we cannot do it without you, our future scholars. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you as well as the friends and family you will bring along inshaallah. Please know that you represent a brighter future. Know that in this future, you will be recognized as makers of history and the root of this grand academy inshallah.

Welcome

Assalamu alaykum dear students of knowledge to Sharia Academy, a future and promising premise for teaching Islamic knowledge in Houston, Texas, US and the world inshAllah.
Welcome aboard and May Allah bestow His favor of Knowledge and wisdom upon you all.

Abu Wael Mamdouh Moustafa Mahmoud
Instructor at Sharia Academy
Houston Seminar coordinator

Welcome, seeker of knowledge!

At the root of every revolution, there lies a great idea; its passion and fire are the fueling force that drives such a powerful movement. The creation of the Houston branch is the fruit of a revolutionary idea. Our passion, our fire, our goal is to gain the priceless knowledge that Muslim scholars from the time of our Prophet (may peace and blessings be upon him) till this day and pass it on to our children. Sheikh Moustafa Mahmoud, in association with the Sharia Academy, adopted this idea and nourished it to life. It started as a few weekend seminars to promote the Academy and assess the demands of the Houston community. Dr. Salah Assawy is one of the prominent speakers who led these seminars. His visits to Houston inspired the community to participate in any way possible. These seminars proved very successful and revealed the community's hunger for more knowledge. Sheikh Moustafa Mahmoud, wanting this idea to flourish, teamed up with Dr. Salah Assawy and started the "50 Houstonian Scholars" project. This project was geared to produce 50 scholars from the Houston community through a series of diplomas. The main goal of this project is to provide the community with scholars from its own, who are knowledgeable in all aspects of Islam and all its sciences. To make this happen, sponsorship programs were promoted at the Masajid, and Muslims across Houston gave generously. After hard work, passion, and determination, we stand here before you with a set curriculum; knowledgeable professors and mentors; and students, eager to start our BA program. A well-staffed permanent facility is in our future inshaAllah. Where there is a will, there is always a way. Our will is there and this chapter has created a path for us. This is our time to support and participate in this great movement. This is our time to continue fueling the fire of our Iman, never letting our passions fade.


Tayseir Mahmoud
Web/Literary Editor