Sheikh Mohammed Awad: A Unique Damascene Phenomenon and His Journey with Sheikh Abdul Karim Al-Rifai’s School | Dr. Mohammed Fayez Awad | Atabat Podcast
Sheikh Mohammed Awad is a remarkable figure in Damascus, embodying how a homeland resides in the heart even when absent. A scholar is a homeland where there is none, and a school wherever he may be.
In this episode, we explore profound questions about leadership, influence, and community building:
Does exile or displacement shape the legacy of role models?
How does migration influence the connection and impact on those who love and follow?
What are the stories behind Damascus mosques such as Al-Iman Mosque, Fakhr Al-Razi Mosque, and Sheikh Abdul Karim Al-Rifai Mosque?
How did Zaid Mosque impact Damascus’ social fabric, and can its experience be replicated in the diaspora? What resources and efforts are needed?
Key Topics Discussed in This Episode:
How Sheikh Mohammed Awad joined Sheikh Abdul Karim Al-Rifai’s school.
What made Sheikh Mohammed Awad a unique and influential figure in Damascus society?
The reasons behind the widespread acceptance and success of Sheikh Abdul Karim Al-Rifai’s teachings.
The social initiatives of Sheikh Mohammed Awad.
The story of an orphan student who became a high-ranking figure at a prestigious university decades later.
Anecdotes about supporting orphans, visions in dreams, and life-changing advice.
The story of a donor who built a mosque after a pivotal moment with Sheikh Mohammed Awad.
His role as a supervisor in constructing the Prophet’s Mosque and its effect on the workers.
The most notable students of Sheikh Mohammed Awad and his relationship with them.
Insights into the construction of Al-Iman Mosque and Sheikh Mohammed Awad’s influence on it.
The significance of Zaid Mosque and its social impact on Damascus society.
How Sheikh Mohammed Awad’s work in the Prophet’s Mosque reflected his values and leadership.
📌 Episode Highlights:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:14 Joining Sheikh Abdul Karim Al-Rifai’s School
00:22:30 The Role of a Student in Damascene Society
00:41:27 Shaping a Visionary Leader
00:58:20 Sheikh Mohammed Awad’s Role in Damascene Society
01:12:00 The Orphan’s Story
01:19:00 The Donor’s Story: Fakhr Al-Razi Mosque
01:26:00 Advice on Hijab
01:38:50 The Influence of Madinah on Sheikh Mohammed Awad
01:48:50 The Impact of Zaid Mosque on Society
01:56:40 Working at the Prophet’s Mosque
📌 Special Thanks:
The Atabat Podcast team extends sincere gratitude to Shafaq Academy for Development and Training for hosting this episode’s filming.
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