Draft:Muhammad bin Lutfi al-Sabbagh
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| Name | Muhammad bin Lutfi al-Sabbagh |
| Other Names | Sheikh Muhammad bin Lutfi al-Sabbagh |
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| Birth Place | Damascus, Syria |
| Brith Date | 1930 CE |
| Death Place | {{{death_place}}} |
| Death Date | 27 October 2017 CE |
| Religion | Islam |
Muhammad bin Lutfi al-Sabbagh has been described as a scholar, Shafi'i jurist, preacher, educator, notable figure, reformer, literati, writer, researcher, and eloquent speaker.
Biography
He was born in 1930 CE in Damascus. During his childhood, he studied under masters of the field and became one of the reciters of the Quran. He learned Islamic sciences under teachers such as Hasan Habannakah, Salih al-Aqqad, Muhammad Bahjah al-Bitar, Muhammad Khair Yasin, Zayn al-Abidin al-Tunisi, Abd al-Wahhab Dibbs Wayt, and others.
Career
Dr. Sabbagh was engaged in teaching at the university for forty years. During this period, he taught two courses: Hadith studies and Quranic sciences, and sometimes taught lessons such as grammar, rhetoric, literature, etc. In addition to guiding and evaluating university theses, he was also a member of the "King Faisal International Prize" committee for several years and was also a member of the "Arab Library of Gulf States" prize committee. He engaged in religious preaching during Hajj for many years and presented discussions on radio and television in Saudi Arabia for over 45 years. He participated in various scientific-Islamic seminars in Syria, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Germany, Morocco, and Oman.
Works
A significant portion of Sheikh Muhammad bin Lutfi al-Sabbagh's activities returns to his extensive writings and compositions. These include:
- The Resurrection and Its Dangers;
- Abu Dawud: His Life and Sunnah;
- Abu Nu'aym and His Book Al-Hilyah;
- The Ethics of the Physician;
- Etiquette of Eating and Drinking in Islam;
- The Forty Hadith on the Virtues of Deeds;
- The Muslim Family and Challenges;
- Asma bint Abi Bakr;
- Missionary Insights on Events from the Prophetic Biography;
- Famous Sayings and Beautiful Words (in four parts);
- Umm Sulaym;
- Man in the Quran;
- O Believers: A Reminder for Preachers;
- Research on the Principles of Exegesis;
- History of Storytellers and Their Impact on Prophetic Hadith;
- The Prohibition of Seclusion with Unrelated Women and Reckless Mixing;
- Artistic Imagery in Prophetic Hadith;
- Islamic Legislation and Our Need for It;
- Deepening Awareness of the Dangers of Smoking and Drugs and Their Legal Ruling;
- Tahdhib Tafsir al-Jalalayn;
- Quranic Guidelines in Educating the Ummah;
- The Authority of the Sunnah;
- Prophetic Hadith: Its Terminology, Rhetoric, Books;
- The Legal Ruling on Male and Female Circumcision;
- Social Life in Light of the Sunnah;
- Humility in Prayer;
- Thoughts on Calling to God;
- Supplication and Remembrance;
- Sa'id ibn al-As: Hero of Conquests and Scribe of the Mushaf;
- Customs Rejected by Islam;
- Aggression Against Arabic Literature;
- Singing and Songs in Our Era;
- The Art of Description in the School of Ubayd Poetry;
- Issues in Religion and Life: Reflections on Several Comprehensive Words;
- Glimpses of Quranic Sciences and Trends in Exegesis;
- Islamic Manuscripts Under Jewish Hands;
- The Battle of Shaqhab;
- Among the Reasons for the Delay of Islamic Work;
- Methodologies and Frameworks of Authorship;
- Among the Characteristics of the Preacher;
- From the Guidance of Prophethood: Reflections on Several Comprehensive Words;
- A Call to Preachers;
- Views on the Muslim Family;
- Advice for Spouses;
- Stations with the Righteous and Subtle Points from Prose and Poetry;
- The Day of Badr, the Day of Furqan;
- The Day of Ashura.
Research
During his scientific efforts, he also investigated and verified the following books and compositions:
- Hadiths of the Storytellers by Imam Ibn Taymiyyah;
- The Secrets of Fasting by Imam al-Ghazali;
- Al-Asrar al-Marfu'ah fi al-Akhbar al-Mawdu'ah by Mulla Ali al-Qari;
- Al-Ba'ith ala al-Khalas min Hawadith al-Qussas by Al-Hafiz al-Iraqi;
- Tahdhir al-Khawass min Akadhib al-Qussas by Imam al-Suyuti;
- Al-Hikam al-Jadirah bi al-Iza'ah by Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali;
- Al-Durar al-Munatharah fi al-Ahadith al-Mushtaharah by Imam al-Suyuti;
- Risalah Abi Dawud ila Ahl Makkah fi Wasf Sunanih by Imam Abu Dawud;
- Kitab al-Du'afa wa al-Matrukin by Al-Daraqutni;
- Al-Fawa'id al-Mawdu'ah fi al-Ahadith al-Mawdu'ah by Allamah Mar'i al-Karmi;
- Al-Qaramitah by Imam Ibn al-Jawzi;
- Kitab al-Qussas wa al-Mudhakkirin by Imam Ibn al-Jawzi;
- Al-La'ali al-Manthurah fi al-Ahadith al-Mashhurah by Al-Zarkashi;
- Mukhtasar al-Maqasid al-Hasanah by Al-Zarqani.
Death
He finally passed away on Friday, 7 Safar 1439 AH, corresponding to 27 October 2017 CE.
See also
Notes
References
- See: Zabihullah Naimian, Syria Stream Identification, Islamic Schools of Thought Approximation Complex Publications, Qom 2023 CE.
