Name: Loving The Dunya by Learn About Islam in lecture
Duration: 35 min 12 s
Description: A moving reminder about the reality of our lives and the reality of this worldly life and its status with Allah.

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●The people of knowledge are granted a rank above others.

●The inheritance of the Prophets (peace and blessings of Allah be upon them).

●Everything seeks forgiveness for the scholars of the Sunnah — even the fish in the sea.

●The death of a scholar of the Sunnah leaves a gap that cannot be filled.

●The calamity of the death of scholars.

●How knowledge is taken away.

●The death of the scholars of the Sunnah leads people to take the ignorant as scholars.

●The importance of seeking knowledge from the scholars before they depart.

●The death of the Mufti of Saudi Arabia — Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez aali ash-Shaykh (may Allāh have mercy upon him).

●Those who falsely claim knowledge.

●Honouring our elders and showing mercy to our young.


Jumu'ah Khutbah 26/09/2025  The profound loss in the death of a scholar of the Sunnah.

Khutbah: Allah is Sufficient for us, and He is the Best Disposer of Affairs

• Paradise is surrounded by that which entails difficulty and struggle.

• What are the desires that surround the Hellfire?

• Ibn al-Qayyim: It is essential to oppose one’s lowly desires, and to avoid the people of desires and disobedience.

• Only a small minority of people are not heedless of the remembrance of Allāh.

• The causes and roots of evil.

• How does one attain Paradise?

• What leads a person to fall into the Hellfire?

• There are only two eternal abodes — Paradise and the Hellfire. Which one do you desire, and for which are you striving?

• When Jibreel saw Paradise and the Hellfire.

• A profound parable explaining why people fall into sin.

• Eemān (faith) wears away — beg Allāh to renew your Eemān.

• How does one hold themselves to account?

• The tears of 'Alī (may Allāh be pleased with him).

• The two causes of deviation.

• The key to Paradise.

• For whom is the good and blessed end?

• The harmful and corrupting influence of music.

• Who are those truly endowed with intelligence?

• Do not think of your sins as insignificant.

• Shaytān desires nothing more than that you cease repenting.



Paradise is surrounded by hardships and Hellfire is surrounded by temptations

[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

[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

[07/11/2025] Let Not Your Deeds go to Waste! - Sh Abu Fuḍayl ‘Abdur Raqīb حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

– {And We shall turn to whatever deeds they (disbelievers, polytheists, sinners, etc.) did, and We shall make such deeds as scattered floating particles of dust} [Surah al-Furqan 25:23]
– Explanation of the above Ayah.
– The importance of tawḥīd and to ensure that our deeds are done purely and sincerely for Allah.
– Scattering of deeds will occur on the Last Day where mankind will be held to account.
– The conditions for an accepted action: Sincerity and following the Sunnah.
– {Let the one who has hope in meeting His Lord then let him work righteous deeds and let him not associate any partners with Allāh} [Surah al-Kahf 18:110].
– Examples from the Qur’an of those whose deeds will be rendered null and void.
– The weightiness of sins.
– Hadith highlighting the one who is greatest in loss in his actions.
– Hadith of the three people who will be called to account and thrown in the fire due to absence of sincerity.
– Explanation of the bankrupt individual.
– Importance of avoiding sinful actions that involve taking the rights of others.


Let Not Your Deeds go to Waste  Sh 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

Khutbah @ Masjid Ash-Shura, 03 October 2025

ATTENTION to your Neighbors

- The need for us to reflect upon the reality of death. 
- “No person knows what he will earn tomorrow, and no person knows in what land he will die.“ [Surah Luqmān 31:34]
- “Every soul will taste death. Then to Us will you be returned.” [Sūrah al-‘Ankabūt 29:57]
- “Say: ‘Indeed, the death from which you flee, then it will certainly meet you.’” [Sūrah al-Jumu’ah 62:8]
- “Wheresoever you may be, death will overtake you even if you are in fortresses built up strong and high!" [Surah an-Nisā 4:78]
- “The mutual rivalry (for piling up of worldly things) diverts you. Until you visit the graves (i.e. till you die). Nay! You shall come to know!” [at-Takāthur 102:1-3]
- Visiting the graves in order to reflect upon death. 
- “Who, when afflicted with calamity, say: ‘Truly! To Allāh we belong and truly, to Him we shall return.’” [Sūrah al-Baqarah 2:156]
- The reality of this du’ā at the time of death. 
- The Messenger ﷺ on the one who is the most wise/smart. 
- “Verily, those who say: ‘Our Lord is Allāh (Alone),’ and then they remain steadfast, on them the angels will descend (at the time of their death) (saying): ‘Fear not, nor grieve! But receive the glad tidings of Paradise which you have been promised!” [Sūrah Fussilat 41:30]
- Fighting back against our open enemy. 
- The sermon Shaytān will deliver to those who followed him. 
- Yahyā b. Mu’ādh (رحمه الله) on the intoxication of the dunyā and the point at which the intoxicated one will regain consciousness.


Beware For Indeed The Dunya Is The Intoxicant Of The Shaytan By Abu Idrees

[19/12/2025] Judging With Truth and Justice - Sh Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khuṭbah:

– Benefits from the story of the two individuals who entered the mihrab of Dawud عليه السلام and had a dispute seeking judgement.
– Verses from Surah Sa’ad (38):21-25.
– The conversation that took place between the individuals in the presence of Prophet Dawūd عليه السلام.
– The judgment made by Dawud عليه السلام
– The importance of seeking out righteous people when entering into business agreements, etc.
– How Daw'ūd عليه السلام realised it was a test from Allāh and how he repented.
– Judging between the Qur’ān and the Sunnah in all matters and avoiding the following of desires.
– Responsibility differs between different people: leaders, judges, the community, Family.
– Following desires takes one away from the Path of Allāh.
– Being humble and submitting to the Laws of Allāh.
– The different forms of calamities.
– Encouragement to return to the Qur’an in all our affairs.


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