Hesham Al-Awadi

Dr Hesham Al-Awadi was born in Kuwait and educated in the United Kingdom. He completed his BA, MA, MPhil and PhD in the field of Middle Eastern Politics and History, in various British universities including the University of Cambridge and Exeter. He also has a Diploma in Islamic Studies from the Institute of Islamic Studies, Cairo. He was a lecturer of Middle Eastern History for graduates and undergraduates at George Washington University in the United States, and at Exeter University in the United Kingdom. Currently, he is a professor of history at the American University of Kuwait. He is an author of numerous books and produced audio albums including: Children around the Prophet: How Muhammad Raised the Young Companions (2005), Women Inspired by the Beloved (2007) and The Four Great Imams (2004).

Interview

04-03
31:29

The Companion that Kissed a Girl

Hesham al Awadi explains how the companions of the prophet (saw) were so persistent and true in their repentance, thus the template that we should follow

04-10
03:27

Serving Society

This lecture is from "JIMAS Conference 2012: Being Faithful to Revelation". The lecture is entitled "Serving Society -Taking Inspiration From the Prophet's Guidance" and is delivered by Shaykh Hesham al-Awadi (Kuwait)

10-29
37:58

How do you treat your mother

For some of us, we tend to neglect the person who we are closest to, namely our mothers. This is a wonderful reminder from the life of the great Imam Abu Hanifa (rh) regarding due respect and love towards our mothers, which is ultimately an injunction set by God.

10-29
03:19

The Assault of Sins

his lecture is from "JIMAS Conference 2010: Healing the Heart - Strengthening our Dignity". The lecture is entitled "Battlefield Heart: The Assault of Sins" and is introduced by Shaykh Abu Muntasir (Chief Executive of JIMAS) and delivered by Shaykh Hesham al-Awadi (Kuwait). The talk is the about Mercy. The speaker touches the hearts with stories of the companins and how they never lost hope in the Mercy of Allah. This lecture inspires us to repentance (Tawbah) and to make a change for the better.

10-29
55:20

Bearing our Burdens

This lecture is from "JIMAS Conference 2011: Drawing near to Allah; Living Graciously - Honouring the Final Messenger". The lecture is delivered by Shaykh Hesham al-Awadi. The content of the lecture involves analysing examples in Muslim History whereby virtues and the patience in observing these virtues led to overcoming our burdens.

10-29
55:34

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