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[20/06/2025] Sins are the Reason for Natural Disasters, Trials and Tribulations - By Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqī حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

– Verily, We sent Messengers to many nations before you (O Muhammad). And We seized them with extreme poverty and loss in health with calamities so that they might believe with humility.

When Our Torment reached them, why then did they not believe with humility? But their hearts became hardened, and Shaitan made fair-seeming to them that which they used to do. Surah Anfal 6:42-43

– Explanation of the above verses by Shaykh Muqbil.

– “And let not those who disbelieve think that they can outstrip (escape from the punishment). Verily, they will never be able to save themselves (from Allah’s Punishment).” Surah Anfal 8:59

– Sins are the cause for calamities and fitnah tribulations on earth.

– Example of previous nations and the punishments that Allah sent down upon them.

– The necessity to thank Allah and be grateful especially in these disbelieving lands, Allah has withheld the punishment such as tornadoes etc.

– “If you give thanks, I will give you more…” Surah Ibrahim 14:7

– Story of Sheba and how the people turned away from obedience of Allah and the punishment that ensued.

– “And whatever of misfortune befalls you, it is because of what your hands have earned. And He pardons much.” Surah Shura 42:35

– The real reasons for the “natural disasters.”

– Narrations mentioning the virtues of Yemen and its people.

– Allah’s blessing and the safety can be replaced with hardship and difficulties.

Sins are the Reason for Natural Disasters, Trials and Tribulations By Abu Fudayl

[11/07/2025] The Obligation of Censuring Falsehood and its People - By Zayd bin Khālid حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

- Aiding one another upon establishing the truth.

- Four traits that protect a person from loss, and what they entail. 

- “You are the best nation ever raised up for mankind. You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allāh.” [Sūrah Āli ‘Imrān 3:110]

- How unity and victory is achieved. 

- The obligation of being united, and the basis of this unity. 

- Proof from the Qur’ān and Sunnah regarding the consequence of not enjoining the good and forbidding the evil. 

- A warning against being from those who hide the truth. 

- The example of the noble scholar ash-Shaykh al-Muḥaddith Rabī’ b. Hādī al-Madkhalī (رحمه الله) who carried out the obligation of calling to unity amongst the Muslims and refuting evil and its people. 

- Praise of the major scholars of our time for Shaykh Rabī’: statements from al-Mashaykh al-Albānī, Ibn Bāz, al-‘Uthaymīn, Muqbil, Luḥaydān and Muḥammad b. ‘Abdul-Wahhāb Marzūq al-Bannā (رحمهم الله). 

The Obligation of Censuring Falsehood and its People By Zayd bin Khālid

[14/11/2025] The Bequest of the Lion of Sunnah Al-'Allāmah Rabee' Al-Madkhalī (Raḥimahullāh) - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Lesson at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- The great concern Shaykh Rabī’ had for this ummah.

- His first wasiyah (bequest), the year it was written, and who he addressed it to. 

- Fearing Allāh and holding firmly to the Rope of Allāh.

- Proof that the Shaykh desired unity and only wanted good for this ummah, despite being relentlessly disparaged and attacked.

- Adhering to the manhaj of the Salaf as-Sālih in all aspects of Islām and life. 

- His firm adherence to the truth without compromising. 

- Cooperating upon righteousness and piety and defending the oppressed, regardless of who the oppressor is.

- Giving importance to jihād in the path of Allāh and striving to elevate Tawhīd. 

- How innovation and misguidance have corrupted the Muslims and brought about weakness and humiliation for the ummah.

- Guiding those who have erred back to the Book of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى), Sunnah of the Messenger ﷺ and understanding of the rightly guided caliphs and imāms. 

- His second wasiyah, the year it was written, and who the Shaykh requested to write and spread it.

- Fearing Allāh as He should be feared, collectively holding fast to the Rope of Allāh and not dividing.

- Wherein lies happiness in this life and the hereafter.

- The outcome of division and discord.

- The only means of attaining unity.

- Judging ourselves by what we learned from our Shaykh. 

- The necessity of sincerity and truthfulness.

- Exerting effort in reforming and rectifying the state of the Muslims. 

- Following the example of Shaykh Rabī’ in being humble, truthful and not wanting the dunyā or position. 

- Servicing and calling to the Qur’ān and Sunnah, not ourselves.

- The humility of the major scholars. 

- The Shaykh’s advice to the students of knowledge and scholars regarding guiding the ummah back to the teachings of the Book and Sunnah upon the understanding of the Salaf as-Sālih. 

- A warning against differing and following desires.

- The reason this ummah is superior to other nations. 

- The passing away of the righteous, and a description of those who will remain. 

- That which is imperative upon the bearers of knowledge.

- Humbling ourselves to the judgement of Allāh and His Messenger ﷺ. 

The Bequest of the Lion of Sunnah Al Allamah Rabee By Abu Idrees

[15/07/2025] Some of What Ahl al-‘Ilm Have Mentioned Regarding the Great Scholar Shaykh Rabī’ b. Hādī al-Madkhalī (رحمه الله) - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- Benefits from the book of Shaykh Khālid aẓ-Ẓafīrī (حفظه الله) titled, ath-Thanā’ al-Badī’ min al-‘Ulamā’ ‘alā ash-Shaykh Rabī’.

- Shaykh Rabī’s striving to aid and advise the ummah.

- The blessing placed in the time of the scholars.

- The sunnah of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى) with His slaves that will never change.

- The constant attacks faced by the Shaykh from Ahlul-Bid’ah.

- The methodology of the people of innovation and misguidance in disparaging the carriers of the truth.

- The reality that it is nobility from Allāh to be disparaged by the people of innovation and misguidance.

- The trial of social media and wanting to be known. 

- A mention of some of the mountains of knowledge who praised Shaykh Rabī’.

- The praise of Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azīz b. Bāz for Shaykh Rabī’ (رحمهم الله)

- His response when he was asked about Shaykh Muhammad Amān al-Jāmī and Shaykh Rabī’ (رحمهم الله).

- His praise for the scholars of Madīnah. 

- His comments after Shaykh Rabī’ delivered a lecture in Tā’if titled, Clinging on to the Manhaj of the Salaf.

- His advice to Shaykh Rabī’ to refute everyone who opposes the truth and the Sunnah.

- Three examples of letters Shaykh Ibn Bāz sent to Shaykh Rabī’ (رحمهم الله)

- The manner in which he referred to himself, and how he addressed Shaykh Rabī’. 

- A letter he sent in 1413 asking the Shaykh to send him a copy of the refutation he wrote against Abul-A’lā al-Mawdūdī.

- A letter he sent in 1415 asking the Shaykh to review some documents in order to ascertain the state of an individual. 

- A reminder that it is not needed for you to put yourself forward; Allāh raises whom He wills. 

- Another letter Shaykh Ibn Bāz sent to Shaykh Rabī’ in 1415 asking him to refute Nazīh Hammād who spoke about the Sifāt of Allāh.

- His instruction to Shaykh Rabī’ to refute and rectify the mistakes of anyone who errs, even himself (i.e Shaykh Ibn Bāz).

- The great position Shaykh Rabī’ had with Shaykh Ibn Bāz.

- An example of how Allāh raises whom He wills: Abū Talhah Dāwūd Burbank (رحمه الله), who was sincere, humble, and fled from the limelight. 


Some of What Ahl al-‘Ilm Have Mentioned Regarding Shaykh Rabee b. Hadee By Abu Idrees

The Story of the Last Person to Enter Paradise by Ustadh Abu Ishaaq Nadeem - Jumu'ah Khutba 25/07/25

[25/07/2025] “Say, I Believe in Allāh and Then Remain Upright” - Shaykh Abu Zayd Khālid حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

	•	Sufyan bin ‘Abdillāh al-Thaqafī رضي الله عنه: The Prophet ﷺ said, “Say, ‘I believe in Allāh’ and then remain upright.” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim].
	•	The commentary of Imām Al-Sa’dī رحمه الله upon this narration.
	•	Belief in the branches of Imān.
	•	Actions of the heart.
	•	Knowledge precedes speech and action.
	•	The fruits of knowledge and correct intention.
	•	The fruits of knowledge and awareness of Tawḥīd.
	•	How knowledge leads to the actions of the heart.
	•	Al-Isti’ādhah, seeking refuge in Allāh from anything that may cause harm.
	•	Seeking refuge in Allāh after the prayers, throughout the day and night.
	•	The understanding of “then remain upright”.
	•	Al-‘Allāmah ‘Uthaymeen رحمه الله and his example of remaining upright.
	•	{Those who say, “Allāh is our Lord…”}
	•	The statement of the Angels, “Do not fear and do not worry…”
	•	The promise of Allāh and His Messenger ﷺ.

Say I Believe in Allāh and Then be Upright By Sh Abu Zayd Khālid

Ten Causes of Openness & Tranquility of the Heart - Shaykh Uways Taweel 31/07/25

A Comfort for the Eyes - Promised to the Righteous

The Journey of the Soul After Death by Shaykh Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

Advices Regarding the Issue of Plural Marriage--Raha Batts

This lesson includes;

- Those who the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم fought against believed in At-Tawhīd Ar-Rubūbiyyah 
- Some of the praiseworthy beliefs/actions of the Mushrikīn
- Although the Mushrikūn affirmed At-Tawhīd Ar-Rubūbiyyah, they still had deficiencies in this
- Accepting At-Tawhīd Ar-Rubūbiyyah necessitates accepting At-Tawhīd Al-'Ulūhiyyah 
And accepting At-Tawhīd Al-'Ulūhiyyah includes the acceptance of At-Tawhīd Ar-Rubūbiyyah
- An explanation of Allah's saying: "And most of them do not believe in Allah except that they associate partners with Him."

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