• 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

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- 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

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

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- 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.


Judging With Truth And Justice By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān

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