
This international panel of scholars examines Imam Tirmidhi’s Shama’il Muhammadiyya, one of the most revered works on the character, conduct, and descriptions of the Prophet (Allah bless and grant him peace). Through four focused presentations, the program highlights the objectives of studying the Shama’il, its placement within the traditional sciences, its role as a guide to Prophetic character and spirituality, and the rich legacy of scholarship dedicated to its preservation and teaching.
Participants will gain a deeper appreciation of how the Shama’il continues to shape Islamic learning, nurture love for the Prophet, and inspire spiritual transformation.
- Teacher: Mawlana Irshaad Sedick
- Teacher: الشيخ خالد الخرسة
- Students of Islamic Studies – seeking path to understanding Prophetic character and the role of the Shama’il within traditional scholarship.
- Teachers, Imams, and Community Educators – looking for reliable frameworks to teach the Sunnah, refine spirituality, and inspire their congregations.
- General Muslims and Seekers – anyone wishing to deepen their love for the Prophet and adopt his qualities in their lives through authentic, structured learning.
- Understand the purpose and significance of studying Imam Tirmidhi’s Shama’il in cultivating knowledge and love of the Prophet.
- Recognize the Shama’il’s place within the classical Islamic curriculum and its connection to broader hadith studies.
- Identify key Prophetic qualities highlighted in the Shama’il and how they inform character, ethics, and spirituality.
- Appreciate the legacy of traditional scholarship in preserving, commenting on, and transmitting the Shama’il across centuries.
- Develop a practical roadmap for applying the lessons of the Shama’il in personal development, teaching, and community engagement.