From the fruits of a good life is that one should be content with what he has been given. 

taught by Abu Iyaad Amjad Rafiq

The Meaning of the Good Life

The Goodly Life According to the Qur'aan - Lesson 8

Read by Shaykh Dr. 'Abdulilah Lahmami (حفظه الله)

Jumu'ah Khutbah - We Shall Surely Be Tested... But Glad Tidings For The Patient

Love And Hate For The Sake Of Allaah

[24/12/2021] The Advice of Jibreel to the Prophet Khutbah by Abu Idrees. Masjid Abī Hurairah, Stoke, UK. 

- The only guarantee in life.
- A tremendous admonition from Jibrīl (عليه السلام) to the Messenger Muḥammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم)and his ummah:
		1. Live as you please, for indeed you are going to die.
		2. Love whoever you please, for indeed you will be separated from them.
		3. Whatever actions you carry out, you will be recompensed for them.
		4. Know that the nobility of a believer is his standing in the night prayer.
		5. The strength and honour of a believer is that he is not in need of the people.

SalafiPublications 

The Advice of Jibreel to the Prophet Khutbah by Abu Idrees Stoke 24122021

An Advice and Admonition on Seeking Knowledge by Shaykh Salim Bāmiḥriz

Class 24 The Obligation of Opposing the People of the Hell-Fire by Shaykh Anwar Wright

Closing of the Book by Shaykh Hassan Somali

[14/01/2022] Might And Honour Belong To Allāh — And Only Islam Can Bring You Honour - by Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Wāhid حفظه الله.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- The meaning of the Beautiful Name of Allāh, Al-‘Azīz. 
- Ibn al-Qayyim (رحمه الله) on the three categories the ‘Izzah of Allāh encompasses.
- The mention of the Name Al-‘Azīz in the Qur’ān. 
- The effect and benefits of pondering over this Name upon the īmān of a believer.
- The story of Mūsā and Fir’awn in light of this Beautiful Name of Allāh.
- A warning against seeking might and honour from other than Islām and the consequence of doing so.
- The only way to attain honour in this life and the next.
- The honour of Islām and the dishonour and humiliation of kufr.

Might And Honour Belong To Allah And Only Islam Can Bring Honour By Abu Khadeejah 14012022

The Value of Knowledge and the Scholars by Shaykh Hassan Somali

The Means Of Remaining Upright Upon The Religion By Ustaadh Abu Ishaq Nadeem (حفظه الله)

[16/03/2022] The Means of Remaining Upright Upon the Religion - By Abū Isḥāq Nadīm حفظه الله. Lesson at Markaz Mu'aadh Bin Jabal, Slough, UK.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

Proof that the only way of life accepted by Allāh is Islām, and His command to enter into Islām wholeheartedly.
Concise advice given to Sufyān b. ‘Abdullāh ath-Thaqafī (رضى الله عنه) by the Messenger ﷺ.
The command to have istiqāmah upon the dīn of Allāh and the great reward for doing so.
Different statements from the Ṣaḥābah regarding the meaning of istiqāmah.
The means of attaining istiqāmah and Paradise:
1.Al-Ikhlāṣ

Being truthful and sincere in wanting Paradise.
The reason Allāh deflected harm and evil from Yūsuf (عليه السلام).
2. Seeking knowledge

The meaning of al-Khashyah.
Those who truly fear Allāh, and the link between knowledge and fear of Allāh.
The reward for those who feared the standing before their Lord. 
Allāh’s praise for the people of knowledge.
3. Asking Allāh for guidance

Imām as-Sa’dī (رحمه الله) on the meaning of “Guide us to the straight path”.
The most comprehensive and beneficial du’ā’ a person is obligated to make.
The du’ā’ the Messenger ﷺ would say most often.
The example of the heart.
4. Taking ourselves to account and preparing for the meeting with our Lord

A beautiful ḥadīth regarding giving for the Sake of Allāh, where a number of āyāt are put into context. 
Imām as-Sa’dī (رحمه الله) on the āyah, “As for those who strive hard in Us (Our Cause), We will surely guide them to Our Paths.” [Sūrah al-‘Ankabūt 29:69]
Those who are rightly guided.
6. Reading the Qur’ān

The effect of frequently reciting the Qur’ān upon the heart.
The āyah that caused a thief to repent and later become a great scholar of Islām. 
The hardening of the heart due to staying away from the Qur’ān.
7. Remaining in the company of the righteous

Allāh’s command to remain patient with those who call upon their Lord.
The example of the righteous companion vs the evil companion.
8. Striving to fulfill the obligations then increasing upon that with the nawāfil

How to draw closer to Allāh and attain His Love.
The fruits of being close to Allāh. 
What occurs when Allāh loves a person, and when He hates a person.

Class 24 The Obligation of Opposing the People of the Hell-Fire by Shaykh Anwar Wright

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