GTM Conferance

[24/10/2025] The Two Testimonies are the Foundation - Sh Abu Zayd Khālid حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

The Two Testimonies are the Foundation By Abu Zayd

[Lesson 10 | 25/10/2025] Selected Benefits from Madārij Al-Sālikīn of Imām Ibn Al-Qayyim رحمه الله– By Shaykh Abu ‘Iyaad Amjad Rafīq حفظه الله. Monthly class at Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

Some points covered during this lesson:

- Recap of the previous lesson.

- The levels of إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ in terms of knowledge and action.

- The five levels regarding knowledge of Allāh.

- The two levels regarding knowledge of His religion.

- The three basic elements necessary to be from the people of Paradise.

- The two levels that relate to action.

- The description of al-Asḥāb al-Yamīn.

- The description of al-Sābiqūn al-Muqarrabūn.

- The elevated level of ‘ubūdiyyah of a special group from al-Sābiqūn al-Muqarrabūn.

- Fifteen principles regarding ‘Ubūdiyyah.

- The categorisation of these principles.

- The five rulings as it relates to worship.

- ‘Ubūdiyyah of the heart.

- Acts of worship that are wājib upon the heart.

- The two levels/objectives of the niyyah.

- The necessity of establishing ‘ubūdiyyah in the heart.

- The muḥarramāt upon the heart, and its types.

- The reason these prohibited affairs arise in the heart.

- The levels of shahwah, and their rulings.

- ‘Ubūdiyyah of the tongue.

- Examples of wājib, mustaḥab, ḥarām and makrūh affairs related to the tongue.

- The difference of opinion amongst the Salaf regarding mubāḥ speech.

- How the tongue is different from all other limbs.

- ‘Ubūdiyyah of the limbs.

- The categorisation of these acts of worship as it relates to the five senses.

- The foundational principles present in Sūrah al-Fātiḥah.

- The stages of إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ by which the heart travels in its journey to Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى).

- 1. al-Yaqẓah .(اليقظة)

- The definition of .اليقظة

- The disturbance of the heart that is necessary in order to embark upon one’s journey.

- 2. al-‘Azm (العزم).

- The meaning of العزم.

- 3. al-Fikrah (الفكرة).

- The meaning of الفكرة.

- The absolute sufficiency of the guidance present in the Qur’ān.

- Caution against getting drawn into the social sciences and ideas of the kuffār as it relates to the genre of self-help, self-improvement, how to be successful etc.


10 Madārij As Salikīn By Abu Iyaad 25102025

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..."

The Fifth Principle: Identifying who are the Awliyā’ (the close and beloved friends of Allāh) and who are the Awliyā’ of Shaytān.

The reward of the Awliyā’ of Allāh.

The distinguishing qualities of the Awliyā’ of Allāh.

What is the true sign of one’s love for Allāh?

The Awliyā’ of Allāh fear Him upon knowledge, not upon ignorance.


Lesson Six The Six Fundamental Principles   By Shaykhul Islām Muhammad bin 'Abdul Wahāb (رحمه الله)

[31/10/2025] Tawḥīd Relieves Distress - By Abu 'Abdir-Raḥmān Hilāl حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

– {Indeed we have created man in toil} [Surah al-Balad (90): 4].
– Understanding tawḥīd is the means of relieving oneself from the distresses of life.
– The rights of Allãh and the rights of the slave.
– Story of the Prophet Yunus عليه السلام and the supplication that he made during his trial.
– The virtues and benefits from the du'ã of Yunus عليه السلام.
– {Who rescues you from the darkness of the land and the sea...} [Surah al-An’am (6): 63].
– {When He brings you safe to land you are ever ungrateful} [Surah al-Isrā' (17): 67].
– Du'ā made in times of hardship by the Prophet ﷺ.
– Tawḥīd is the foundation of everything, including du'ã.
– Trials are like waves, and refuge is sought from Allãh and not the people.
– Asking Allãh alone, persistently, that your needs are fulfilled and distresses removed.
– Tawḥīd is the best means to attain safety, security, guidance, and happiness – in this life and the hereafter.


Tawhid Relieves Distress By Abu Abdir Rahman Abu 'Abdir-Raḥmān Hilāl

[31/10/2025] The Two Testimonies are the Foundation – Sh Abu Zayd Khālid حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

Some points covered during this khuṭbah:

	•	The sermon of Al-‘Allāmah Sālih al-Fawzān (حفظه الله) covers the Shahādatān.
	•	The meaning of “lā illāha illAllāh” is explained.
	•	The statement necessitates certain actions, such as the five daily prayers and paying zakat.
	•	The importance of understanding obligations within the dĩn is emphasised.
	•	Coupling statements with actions is necessary.
	•	Knowledge and certain books must be studied.
	•	Ignorance has negative consequences for people.
	•	The meaning of “Muhammad is the Messenger of Allāh” is explained.
	•	Conditions for this statement are mentioned.
	•	Drawing close to Allāh is encouraged.
	•	A warning against newly invented innovations attributed to Islām is given.
	•	The balance used to judge statements on mankind is discussed.
	•	Statements of some of the imāms of the Salaf, Mālik, Shāfi’ī, Ahmad Ibn Hanbal رحمهم الله are mentioned.
	•	The obligations of Ahlus-Sunnah in these times are discussed.



The Two Testimonies are the Foundation Part Two By Abu Zayd

Lesson Seven

• The sixth and final principle: Refuting the doubt that the Qur'ān and Sunnah can only be understood by the Mujtahid Mutlaq (the highest level of jurist).

• The Qur'ān contains things which are so clear and basic that even the general people can grasp and understand. 

• The hearts are like vessels. 

• The strangeness the people of truth will encounter.

• The characteristics of the strangers.


Points 36-38 by Ahmad Fathi

Germantown Masjid

Related tracks