Name: Wisdoms & Goals Behind the Commands & Prohibitions in Islam - Part 5 by Albaseerah in Islam - The Commands & Prohibitions
Duration: 48 min 26 s
Description: The fifth lesson to this beneficial series taught by Abu Iyaad Amjad

Islam - The Commands & Prohibitions

2025-08-03 - Kitāb at Tawhīd Shaykh Uways - 18

Chapter 17: "Verily, you do not guide whom you like..."

18 - Kitāb at Tawhīd - Shaykh Uways - "Verily, you do not guide whom you like..."

[21/11/2025] The Danger of Neglecting the Prayer and Following One's Desires - Sh Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqīb حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

The Danger of Neglecting the Prayer and Following One's Desires By Abu Fudayl

- The importance of the dhikr of Allāh in the life of the believer. 
- “O you who believe! Remember Allāh with much remembrance. And glorify His Praises morning and afternoon. He it is Who sends Salāt (His blessings) on you, and His angels too (ask Allāh to bless and forgive you), that He may bring you out from darkness into light . And He is Ever Most Merciful to the believers.” [Sūrah al-Ahzāb 33:41-43]
- Giving thanks to Allāh for His numerous blessings and remaining constant upon His remembrance. 
- Caution against resembling the hypocrites. 
- Analysing ourselves as it relates to how much we remember Allāh. 
- The great honour and nobility received by those who remember Allāh plentifully. 
“Verily, in the remembrance of Allāh do hearts find rest.” [Sūrah ar-Ra’d 13:28]
- The effect of the dhikr of Allāh upon the one going through trials and difficulties. 
- The difference between the living and dead. 
- The greatest form of dhikr of Allāh. 
- The dhikr of the Prophet ﷺ after the prayer. 
- Softening the heart by keeping the tongue moist with the dhikr of Allāh. 
- Instances throughout the day when we should remember Allāh. 


Remember Allāh and He will Remember You By Abu Fudayl

Prohibition of Free Mixing Between Men and Women | Abu Muhammad Walid

• Some of the actions of the heart mentioned by Shaykhul Islām Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allāh have mercy upon him. 

• Allāh has prepared great rewards for those who remember Him much.

• Having good thoughts of Allāh. 

• The Companion that Allāh spoke to directly. 

• Striving to fulfil the rights of others. 



The uprightness of the heart. Part Two.  Benefits from al-Waabil as-Sayyib  By Imām ibn al-Qayyim (رحمه الله)

Brief glimpse into the biography of Shaikh Al-Utahymeen رحمه الله. 
– His early years studying.
– The steps of seeking knowledge.
– A general reminder about the importance of reading and memorising the Qur’an.
– The various Islamic sciences that he studied.
– The scholars whom he studied under.
– Studying at the institute in Riyadh.
– Studying Islamic studies at the University.
– His teaching career.
– The death of his teacher and scholar, Abdur-Rahman As-Sa’di.
– Teaching in the two grand mosques.
– His unique quality and style of teaching.
– His immense efforts in disseminating Islamic knowledge.
– He focused on authoring and explaining many books and giving Islamic verdicts.
– His further works and efforts.
– Chair of a charitable organisation.
– Delivering lectures in various locations in the KSA and around the world.
– His station in knowledge.
– His children.
– His death رحمه الله

3 The Prophet's Prayer Described By Abu Idrees

Khutbah Masjid Ash-Shura, Norfolk VA,  05 December 2025

Cockiness, Conceit, Ego & Arrogance

Khutbah: Happiness

• This explanation is not a in depth tafseer, but enough so that we can ponder and reflect every time we recite this Sūrah.

• The entirety of the Qur'ān goes back to what is found in the meanings of Sūrah al-Fātihah. 

• Sūrah al-Fātihah has within it two types of cures: a cure for the hearts and a cure for the bodies.

• Sūrah al-Fātihah has within it the 3 categories of Tawheed.

• The two types of du'ā.

• The proof that Allāh sent prophets derived from Sūrah al-Fātihah.


Lesson Two Benefits from Greatest Sūrah in The Qur’ān - Sūrah al-Fātihah By Shaykhul Islām Muhammad bin 'Abdul Wahāb (رحمه الله)

Means of Acquiring Beneficial Knowledge

Abū Ināyah Seif

- Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī (رحمه الله) on seeking and loving knowledge being a defining characteristic of the Salafī manhaj.
- “Allāh will raise those who have believed among you and those who were given knowledge, by degrees.” [Sūrah al-Mujādilah 58:11]
- “Is one who is obedient to Allāh, prostrating himself or standing (in prayer) during the hours of the night, fearing the Hereafter and hoping for the Mercy of his Lord (like one who disbelieves)? Say: ‘Are those who know equal to those who know not?’ It is only men of understanding who will remember (i.e. get a lesson from Allāh's Signs and Verses).” [Sūrah az-Zumar 39:9]
- Means of acquiring beneficial knowledge:
- 1. Acknowledging the dire need for knowledge and recognising the danger of ignorance. 
- Ibn al-Qayyim and Ibn Rajab (رحمهما الله) on the reality and importance of beneficial knowledge.
- A ḥadīth that highlights the dangerous consequences of ignorance. 
- Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) on ignorance being a deadly disease, and wherein lies its cure. 
- 2. Asking Allāh to increase you in beneficial knowledge.
- The command and supplication of the Messenger ﷺ regarding asking Allāh for beneficial knowledge.
- The meaning of beneficial knowledge, and its fruits.
- “It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allāh.” [Sūrah Fātir 35:28]
- Ibn Rajab (رحمه الله) on the connection between beneficial knowledge and khashyah of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى).
- The effect of knowledge upon the heart.
- Seven signs that knowledge has truly benefited a person.
- Traits of the one who has not benefitted from his knowledge.
- Ibn al-Qayyim (رحمه الله) on the signs of happiness and misery.
- The necessity of humility when seeking and disseminating knowledge. 
- Fleeing from the dunyā, leadership, fame and praise of the people.
- 3. Ikhlāṣ.
- The intention we should have when seeking knowledge. 
- Statements from Imāms Sufyān ath-Thawrī and ash-Shāfi’ī (رحمهما الله) regarding the necessity of correct intention when seeking knowledge.
- Aḥādīth warning against corrupt intention when seeking knowledge.
- 4. Taqwā of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى).
- “O you who believe! If you obey and fear Allāh, He will grant you Furqān [a criterion]” [Sūrah al-Anfāl 8:29]
- Shaykh al-‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله) on the meaning of furqān.
- 5. Striving hard to attend the gatherings of knowledge.
- Proof from the Sunnah that knowledge is to be sought and requires effort.
- Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhalī (رحمه الله) on giving importance to the circles of knowledge. 
- The tremendous blessing of being able to establish gatherings of beneficial knowledge in these lands. 
- Recommended reading: Kitāb al-‘Ilm of al-‘Allāmah Muḥammad b. Ṣāliḥ al-‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله). 


The Means of Acquiring Beneficial Knowledge By Abu Inaayah Seif

The introductory lesson to this beneficial series

taught by Abu Iyaad Ajmad

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Wisdoms & Goals Behind the Commands & Prohibitions in Islam - Part 1

The second lesson to this beneficial series taught by Abu Iyaad Ajmad

Wisdoms & Goals Behind the Commands & Prohibitions in Islam - Part 2

The thirdlesson to this beneficial series taught by Abu Iyaad Ajmad

Wisdoms & Goals Behind the Commands & Prohibitions in Islam 

Wisdoms & Goals Behind the Commands & Prohibitions in Islam - Part 3

Wisdoms & Goals Behind the Commands & Prohibitions in Islam - Part 4

The fifth lesson to this beneficial series taught by Abu Iyaad Amjad

Wisdoms & Goals Behind the Commands & Prohibitions in Islam - Part 5

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