Muhammad bin Yahya al-Ninowy
| Shaykh Muhammad bin Yahya al-Ninowy |
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| Born | 1966 (age 46–47) Aleppo, Syria |
| Residence | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Ethnicity | Iraqi |
| Citizenship | American |
| Alma mater | Al-Azhar University |
| Occupation | Islamic scholar, Imam |
| Influenced by | Abdullah al-Ghumari |
| Title | Shaykh |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni (Sufism) |
| Parents | Yahya ibn Muhammad (father) |
| Website | |
| alhaqq.com/AlHaqq/ | |
Muhammad ibn Yahya ibn Muhammad ibn Sa’id ibn Muhammad ibn Ali Al-Ninowy (born 1966) is a Syrian-born American Islamic scholar and Imam of Iraqi descent.
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Background [edit]
Shaykh Al-Ninowy was born in Aleppo, Syria. He is a sayyid (a descendent of the Islamic prophet[1] through his grandson Hussein ibn Ali by way of Musa al-Kadhim. His family descends from the southern Iraqi village of Ninowa, where Hussein ibn Ali was martyred in a partial area which is also known as Karbala.[2]
Education [edit]
Al-Ninowy began his study under his father, As-Sayyed Yahya ibn Muhammad, memorising the Qur'an and acquiring knowledge in Islamic sciences, including Aqidah (Islamic theology), Fiqh (Islamic jurispudence), Hadith (Prophetic tradition) and Ihsan (perfection and excellence), with ijazahs (certificate to teach). He particularly specialises in the fields of Hadith and Tawheed.
He attended Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Usool ud-Deen, where he studied under many scholars. He was also under the tutelage of many who resided in Syria, Medina, Mecca, Tangiers, Fez, Rabat, Egypt, Sudan and Jordan.[3]
Career [edit]
Al-Ninowy has authored many books in the sciences of Tawheed and Hadith in Arabic, some of which have now been introduced into the English language.
Since 2001, al-Ninowy has been the Imam and Khatib of Masjid Al-Madina in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, where he delivers the weekly khutbah (Friday sermon) and gives a weekly majlis (religious gathering) in Hadith and Tawheed. He participated in many national and international conferences on Islam, world peace, and welfare of humanity.[4] He has been an Al-Madina Institute foundation scholar since its inception.[5]
Al-Ninowy was a professor of Anatomy and Physiology at the University of Georgia. He is an outspoken proponent for peace and against violence, hatred and bigotry.
Personal life [edit]
Al-Ninowy resides with his family in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.[1][4] He is married with two sons. His brother and mother also reside in Atlanta.
See also [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ a b "Prominent Shaykh to speak at Rochdale event". Manchester Evening News. October 14 , 2009. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
- ^ "Shaykh Muhammad bin Yahya Al-Ninowy Al-Husayni - Biography". Al-Madina Masjid. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
- ^ "Muhammad al-Ninowy". Lamppost Productions. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
- ^ a b "Shaykh Muhammad al-Ninowy". Gateway To Divine Mercy. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
- ^ "Muhammad Bin Yahya Ninowy". Al-Madina Institute. Retrieved November 13, 2011.
External links [edit]
- 1966 births
- Living people
- Syrian Muslims
- American Muslims
- American Sunni Muslims
- Syrian Sufis
- American Sufis
- Syrian people
- Syrian people of Iraqi descent
- Syrian emigrants to the United States
- Naturalized citizens of the United States
- American people of Iraqi descent
- Islamic studies scholars
- Muslim scholars
- Muslim scholars of Islam
- Sunni Muslim scholars
- Syrian Muslim scholars
- Scholars of Sufism
- American imams
- American Sunni Muslim scholars of Islam
- Sunni imams (worship leaders)
- People from Aleppo
- People from Atlanta, Georgia
- Al-Azhar University alumni
- University of Georgia faculty
