Reviving the Sunnah: Purpose & Practice from 'Itabud Amr al‑Sunnah' - May 11, 1995

Reviving the Sunnah: Purpose & Practice from 'Itabud Amr al‑Sunnah'

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. In this episode dated 11 May 1995, Shaykh Abu Anees Muhammad Barakat Ali قَدَّسَ اللّهُ سِرَّه الْعَزِيز discusses the purpose and blessing behind his compilation Itabud Amr al‑Sunnah (also known as Kitab al‑Amal al‑Sunnah or Durti‑yusharif) and why it guides Muslims toward a strong, practical Islamic life.

The Shaykh explains the difference between dawah/tabligh (calling broadly to Islam) and ta'aleem (teaching those who come seeking knowledge), emphasizing that teaching seekers has precedence and that both roles are essential. He urges readers to internalize and practice the Prophetic sunnah, not only to read it.

He highlights the importance of authentic hadith (sahih) and the scholarly work behind verifying narrations (including asma al‑rijal), so that the Ummah can accurately model the Prophet’s life in daily routines and deeds.

The episode outlines how the book arranges hadith to form a practical daily routine and concludes with three keys to the health of the deen: enjoining good (amr bil ma‘ruf), forbidding evil (nahi anil munkar), and constant remembrance of Allah (dhikr).

The Shaykh closes with prayers of gratitude and dua for those who compiled and preserved these teachings, encouraging listeners to implement the guidance and invite others by example.