About: Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani
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- A world-renowned religious scholar, Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani is featured in the ground-breaking book published by Georgetown University, The 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World—2009. For decades he has promoted traditional Islamic principles of peace, tolerance, love, compassion and brotherhood, while rigorously opposing extremism in all its forms.
He hails from a respected family of traditional Islamic scholars, which includes the former head of the Association of Muslim Scholars of Lebanon and the present grand mufti (highest Islamic religious authority) of Lebanon.
Shaykh Kabbani is highly trained, both as a western scientist and an Islamic scholar. He received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and later studied medicine. Under the instruction of Shaykh `AbdAllāh ad-Daghestani, upon whose personal notes this book is based, he holds a degree in Islamic Divine Law. Shaykh Muħammad Nazim Adil al-Haqqani, world leader of the Naqshbandi-Haqqani Sufi Order, authorized him to teach and counsel students in Sufism.
In his long-standing endeavor to promote a better understanding of traditional Islam, in February 2010, Shaykh Kabbani hosted HRH Charles, the Prince of Wales at a cultural event at the revered Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, U.K. He has hosted two international conferences in the U.S., and regional conferences on a host of issues, which attracted moderate Muslim scholars from Asia, the Far East, Middle East, Africa, U.K. and Eastern Europe. His counsel is sought by journalists, academics, policymakers and government leaders.
For thirty years, Shaykh Kabbani has consistently promoted peaceful cooperation among people of all beliefs. Since the early 1990s, he has launched numerous endeavors to bring moderate Muslims into the mainstream. Often at great personal risk, he has been instrumental in awakening Muslim social consciousness regarding the religious duty to stand firm against extremism and terrorism, for the benefit of all. His bright, hopeful outlook, with a goal to honor and serve all humanity, has helped millions understand the difference between moderate mainstream Muslims and minority extremist sects.
In the United States, Shaykh Kabbani serves as Chairman, Islamic Supreme Council of America; Founder, Naqshbandi Sufi Order of America; Advisor, World Organization for Resource Development and Education; Chairman, As-Sunnah Foundation of America; Chairman, Kamilat Muslim Women’s Organization; and Founder, The Muslim Magazine. In the United Kingdom, Shaykh Kabbani is an advisor to Sufi Muslim Council, which consults to the British government on public policy and social and religious issues.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon.
Medical studies in Louvain, Belgium.
Degree in Islamic Divine Law, Damascus, Syria.
License to teach, guide and counsel students in Islamic spirituality from the renowned Shaykh Muhammad Nazim Adil, authority of the Hanafi school of Islamic law in the Middle East and world leader of the Naqshbandi Haqqani Sufi Order.
Publications
Books
Classical Islam and the Naqshbandi Sufi Tradition, 840 pp.
The Approach of Armageddon? An Islamic Perspective, 294 pp.
Encyclopedia of Islamic Doctrine – 5 years in research and writing, 1500 pp. 7-volume, Islamic beliefs according to the classical approach of the major schools.
Encyclopedia of Muhammad’s Women Companions.
Angels Unveiled – a modern view of a traditional subject.
Other Titles:
At the Feet of My Master (2010, 2 vols.), The Nine-fold Ascent (2009), Banquet for the Soul (2008), Illuminations (2007), Universe Rising (2007), Symphony of Remembrance (2007), A Spiritual Commentary on the Chapter of Sincerity (2006), Sufi Science of Self-Realization (Fons Vitae, 2005), Keys To the Divine Kingdom (2005), Classical Islam and the Naqshbandi Sufi Order (2004), The Naqshbandi Sufi Tradition Guidebook (2004), The Approach of Armageddon? An Islamic Perspective (2003), and Remembrance of God Liturgy of the Sufi Naqshbandi Masters (1994).
Posts by Shaykh Muhammad Hisham Kabbani:
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The Ka`ba,
25 Jul 2020 in Featured Post&Hajj (Pilgrimage)&Salat (Prayer)&Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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The Superlative Eloquence of the Prophet,
04 Mar 2019 in Light of Prophet Muhammad (s)&The Hadith
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The Black Stone: A Blessing from the Hereafter,
25 Aug 2017 in Hajj (Pilgrimage)&Ziyarah (Visitation)
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Q & A Concerning Hajj Practices,
20 Aug 2017 in Fiqh & `Aqida Q&A&Hajj (Pilgrimage)&Ziyarah (Visitation)
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The Lote-Tree of the Furthest Boundary (Sidrat al-muntaha),
02 Apr 2017 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab&The Hadith
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The Seventh Paradise: Jannat al-Firdaws,
02 Apr 2017 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab&The Hadith
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The Sixth Paradise: The Garden of Eden (Jannat `Adn),
02 Apr 2017 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab&The Hadith
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The Fifth Paradise: The Garden of Beauty and Felicity (Jannat al-Na`im),
02 Apr 2017 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab&The Hadith
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The Fourth Paradise: The Sheltering Garden ( Jannat al-Ma’wa),
02 Apr 2017 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab&The Hadith
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The Second Paradise: the Abode of Constancy (Dar al-Qarar),
01 Apr 2017 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab&The Hadith
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The Third Paradise: The Abode of Eternity (Dar al-Khuld),
01 Apr 2017 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab&The Hadith
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The First Paradise: The Abode of Peace (Dar as-Salam),
01 Apr 2017 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab&The Hadith
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The Saint of Rajab,
07 Apr 2016 in Rajab&Sohbats
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Adab of Rajab,
07 Apr 2016 in Rajab
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Ibn Taymiyya on the Hadith “If not for Muhammad I would not have created you [Adam]”,
29 Mar 2016 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Salat al-Janaza `ala al-Gha’ibin,
25 Feb 2014 in Salat (Prayer)
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In Honor of Our Beloved Prophet (s),
24 Feb 2014 in Islam in America&Mawlid Ar-Rasul (s)&Mawlid Proof&Prophet Muhammad's Life
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Tasawwuf Conclusion,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Hakim,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf Ghazali,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf Ibn Aqil,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Sufism 1- Tasawuf,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf Abu Mansur,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Mawdudi,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Qushayri,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Harawi,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf Ibn Khaldun,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Qari,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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tasawwuf Ibn `Abidin,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Suyuti,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Ansari,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Haytami,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Sha`rani,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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Tasawwuf al-Sakhawi,
28 Jul 2013 in Tasawwuf (Purification of the Self)
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The Prophet’s Night Journey and Ascension,
24 Nov 2012 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab
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The Night Journey: the Spiritual Significance of Isra and Mi`raj,
24 Nov 2012 in Prophet Muhammad's Life&Rajab
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Love and Respect for the Companions of the Prophet (s),
27 Sep 2012 in Ahl al-Bayt&Aqidah (Doctrine)&Islamic History
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Error, Innovation and True Belief,
27 Sep 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)&History of Wahabism&Kharijites & Their Successors&Refutation&Tajseem (Anthroporphism)
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Imam al-Tahawi’s Beliefs of Ahl al-Sunna wa al-Jama`a,
13 Sep 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Refutation of “Shirk” in Qasidat al-Burda,
12 Sep 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Ibn Hajar’s Commentary on the Meaning of `Arsh,
27 Aug 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Ahl al-Sunna Refutations of Those Who Attribute a Direction to Allah,
10 Aug 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)&Refutation
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Ibn Hajar’s Commentary on the Hadith of Descent,
12 Jun 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)&Tajseem (Anthroporphism)
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Questions on the Prophet and Awliya’s Knowledge of the Ghayb (Unseen),
03 Jun 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)&Knowledge of Ghayb&Refutation
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Interpreting Allah’s “Descent” and the “Ascent” of Good Words to Him,
12 May 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Interpreting Allah’s Words “He Who is in the Heaven”,
05 May 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Allah’s Establishment Over the Throne,
05 May 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Ibn Taymiyyah’s Elucidation of Law Laak,
27 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Interpreting the Hadith “Where is Allah? — In the Heaven”,
27 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Ibn al-`Arabi al-Maliki’s Refutation of the Mujassima in the Commentary on the Hadith of Descent,
23 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Deriving Baraka from the Prophet (s) and from His Holy Relics,
23 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Istiwa’ is a Divine Act,
17 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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The “Book Written Above the Throne”,
17 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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The Light of the Prophet (s),
17 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Ibn Taymiyya on Tawassul and Shafa`a,
17 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Ibn Taymiyya on Use of Lesser Grades of Hadith for Encouraging Good Virtues,
16 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)
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Abu Haamed Ibn Marzooq on Ibn Taymiyyah,
14 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)&History of Wahabism&Innovators&Kharijites & Their Successors&Tajseem (Anthroporphism)
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Muhammad Al-Ghazali(b. 1917) on Ibn Taymiyya (2),
14 Apr 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)&Innovators&Refutation&Tajseem (Anthroporphism)
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Muhammad Al-Ghazali(b. 1917) on Ibn Taymiyya,
05 Feb 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)&Refutation
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`Asqalani on Ibn Taymiyya,
05 Feb 2012 in Aqidah (Doctrine)&Refutation