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Love for the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم
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 One has not truly believed until he comes to love the Prophet of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم more than himself and the whole world. The discourse outlines how the Prophet of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم is more beloved to Allah سبحانه و تعالى than His Angels, and His whole creation. Achieving this most lofty state is the subject of this heart rendering and inspiring appeal to all who profess to love the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم .
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| The Signs of Allah سبحانه و تعالى (Tornadoes, Hurricanes, etc)
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 Hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, the eclipse, twisters, earthquakes, the millennium and the occupation of the holy city of Jerusalem…etc. In a day and age in which mankind is witnessing the onslaught of recurring natural disasters at an unprecedented rate we must ask ourselves “What is the cause of such devastation?”. The talk outlines how Allah سبحانه و تعالى gives mankind many signs to reflect over and remind him of his purpose in life. A thought provoking talk! |
| Silence is Salvation
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 Allah and His Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم love the excellent characteristic of remaining silent over vain speech and have exhorted the believers to adopt this exemplary trai. And indeed, one of the beautiful qualities of a believer is that he only speaks good otherwise he remains silent. Unfortunately, in this day and age, we have adopted an un-Islamic approach to this sphere of life and taken on board the maxim'... words will never hurt...'
As a result of this, we deem the deeds of the tongue as being insignificant in comparison to other deeds whereas the reality is that the tongue can lead one to paradise or hell. This talk also outlines the manner, conditions and circumstances in which we have been instructed to speak by the Quran and Sunnah. |
| Me, Myself and I
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 None of you has truly believed, until he desires for his brother, that which he desires for himself’ declared the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم . One can never hope to attain Taqwa (fear of Allah سبحانه و تعالى ) and be truly successful in religion until one adopts and practices selflessness. Islam has placed a great emphasis on the spirit of sacrifice within many of it's teachings. It is however, a sad fact that many Muslims have adopted the selfish ills of the non-Muslims.
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| Satanic Whispers
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 As humans we are all victims of the satanic onslaught of evil and insidious thoughts. Only the Prophets عليهم السلام have been granted immunity and protection from shaytan’s whispers. Such thoughts can range from satanic whispers during our salaah, to questions regarding predestination. The aim of these satanic whispers needs to be understood. Their purpose is to deter one from the remembrance and worship of Allah سبحانه و تعالى . A cure for these whispers is contained therein. |
| Islamic Education in the West
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 The importance of Islamic education and learning is emphasised especially with regards to women. The responsibility incumbent on a believer in spreading the message of Allah and His Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم is outlined, as well as the possible consequences if we fail to collectively take part in fulfilling this responsibility. Part of this duty involves making various forms of sacrifices including financial. The virtues and blessings of spending in the way of Allah, as outlined in the Quran and ahaadeeth are elucidated in the latter part of the talk.
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| Sins of the Tongue in Perspective
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 Unfortunately many Muslims today have adopted the non-Islamic thinking of the kuffar “sticks and stones break bones words never hurt”. Hence the sins of the tongue are belittled when in fact Islam holds them a degree higher than the sins of the flesh. A number of examples are taken from the ahadith in support of this. Sins such as murder, theft, adultery etc are frowned upon as these are abhorred by the society we live in, however sins such as backbiting, lying, dishonouring another person etc are viewed as being of much lesser evil. The tongue can lead one to fall flat on ones face in hell and we are continuously reminded to safeguard this bodily organ lest it be the cause of our destruction! |
| Steadfastness in the Face of Adversity
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 It is far easier to begin something and to stop than it is to see it through to its end. Similarly in religion people worship Allah سبحانه و تعالى when they are in need or when they are happy but the moment a calamity was to befall them or their need is fulfilled, they become removed from the remembrance of Allah سبحانه و تعالى . Why has the Noble Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم likened the believer to be like the sturdy palm tree and the hypocrite to be like a bushy tree?. The answer to this as well as some essential advice is contained therein.
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| The Importance of Seeking Knowledge
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 The overwhelming excellence of acquiring Islamic knowledge and the pleasure and closeness one gains to the creator by adopting the correct methodology is discussed at length. Throughout history, the gift of divine knowledge has rescued humanity from the pits of darkness. In the modern age we once again witness the need of reviving the disciplines in attempting to acquire this lofty branch of understanding that ultimately forms the basis of our religion. |
| The True Servants of Rahman Part 1
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 Allah سبحانه و تعالى outlines in Surah al Furqan the relationship between Man and his Creator. The qualities and characteristics that one should aspire to in order to claim the honorary title of 'Servant of the Most Merciful' are presented. So how can one hope to inculcate some of the following pre-requisites: humbleness, humility in speech, patience, abstention from sin, spending in the way of Allah سبحانه و تعالى . This talk was delivered by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq on 05/11/96. |
This talk was delivered on 9th February 2006 by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq at the University of the West of England, Bristol. 
Talk delivered on 13th May 2006.
Lesson 148 of al Tajrid al Sarih (The Abridged Saheeh al-Bukhari). This lesson was delivered on Friday 30th March 2007 in which Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq commented on Hadeeth 590 which is the first hadeeth of the Book of Tahajjud.
Lesson of al Tajrid al Sarih, the Abridged Saheeh al-Bukhari.
Hadeeth 1 - Deeds are only by Intentions
This lecture was delivered on 17/08/01.
The first lesson in the al Tajrid al Sarih series detailing the life of Imam Bukhari رحمة الله عل
This lecture was given on 10/08/01.
Hadeeth 77 - 80 - Travelling for Knowledge / Anger in Preaching & Teaching / The Laws of Lost Property.
This lecture was delivered on 01/01/02.
Tafseer of Surah ad Dhuhu (The Glorious Morning Light).
This lecture was delivered on 18/10/94.
Topics discussed in this surah are as follows:
1. How Allah consoles the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلمupon being disturbed and feeling uneasy with the stopping of the revelation for a short period.
2. The background to the revelation of this Surah.
3. How Allah changed the state of Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم
4. The insignificance of this life and the overwhelming importance of the hereafter.
5. The importance of taking care of the orphan.
6. Not to turn away a beggar in a humiliating manner.
7. How to announce to people the blessings that Allah has bestowed upon you.
8. The importance of the rights of fellow brethren.
Tafseer of Surah An Nas - Mankind
Topics discussed within this Surah:
1. The virtues and rewards of reciting this Surah.
2. The different attributes of Allah.
3. How Shaitaan accesses our thoughts, minds and hearts and how he circulates within our bodies.
4. Six different methods of how Shaitaan leads one astray.
5. How we should seek the protection of Allah from the evil Shaitaan.
Tafseer of Surah al Takwir. Topics discussed within this speech:
1) The state of objects in the earth and heaven on the Day of Judgment.
2) The disapproval of imitating the disbelievers.
3) The importance of taking care and rejoicing upon the birth of girls.
4) To be grateful for all that one is blessed with.
5) The brief ruling of contraception in Islam.
6) The process of revelation.
7) The honour and position of Jibrail عليه السلام
8) The position of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and the Holy Qur’an.
Tafseer of Surah al Fajr Part 1 (The Break of the Day)
Tafseer of Surah al Fajr - Part 2 (The Likes of Ad, Thamud and Pharoah)
Tafseer of Surah al Fajr - Part 3 (Man is Ungrateful)
This talk is the tafseer of Surah al Buruj and Surah at Tariq by Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul Haq.
The topics discussed in Surah Al Buruj are:
1)The fundamental beliefs with regards to the hereafter.
2)The story of the pious young child and the people of the pit.
3)The power of Iman.
4)The punishment of those people who dislike the people of Iman.
The topics discussed in Surah At Tariq are:
1)The concept of the life after death.
2)How man has been created from a gushing fluid.
3)How the secrets of every individual will be searched.
4)The signs and symbols of Allah and the seriousness of the Quran.
The deeds of every believer will be judged on the Final Day, according to each individual’s sincerity of intention. In essence, sincerity of intention is that all deeds are exclusively for the sake and pleasure of Allah سبحانه و تعالى and nothing else. One of the most famous ahadeeth to be reported about this topic and considered to be a foundation stone of our faith, is discussed in this talk.
This talk was delivered on 05/01/01
The Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم has prophesised in many ahadeeth a number of fitan (tribulations) that will arise amongst the people towards the Day of Judgement. Furthermore, the Prophet صلى الله عليه و سلم mentioned that one who remains steadfast upon his religion in these days of fitnah will be like one who holds onto a burning cinder (or burning piece of coal). Learn how a believer should conduct himself in such times of fitnah with his family, friends and the non-believers.
A commentary of a famous hadeeth where the Prophet of Allah صلى الله عليه و سلم offered some divine advise to his nephew ibn Abbas رضى الله عنه on some of the fundamentals of religion. This talk truly inspires one to understand his or her relationship with the creator and the need to rely upon Allah سبحانه و تعالى and uphold His word at all times. The virtues and benefits that are derived in doing so are plentiful.
This talk was delivered on 16/06/00
