11/08/2023] O Changer of the Hearts, Make My Heart Firm Upon Your Religion - By Ḥassan Ṣomālī (حفظه الله) (حفظه الله) – SalafiPublications Summer Conference 1445 | 2023. Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

Some points covered by Ḥassan Ṣomālī حفظه الله:

- The best supplications.
- The need for every Muslim to memorise a du’ā the Messenger ﷺ would frequently say: «يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِى عَلَى دِينِكَ» O Changer of the hearts! Make my heart firm upon Your religion.
- The importance of focusing on purifying our hearts.
- The baseless addition to this du’ā that is common upon the tongues of the people.
- The response of the Prophet ﷺ when Umm Salamah (رضى الله عنها) asked why he supplicated with this du’ā so frequently.
- The connection between this du’ā of the Prophet ﷺ and the verse, “(They say): ‘Our Lord! Let not our hearts deviate (from the truth) after You have guided us, and grant us mercy from You. Truly, You are the Bestower.’” [Sūrah Āli ‘Imrān 3:8]
- Being humble and respecting the efforts of those who came before.
- The difference between possessing knowledge/information and being deeply rooted in knowledge.
- Shaykh as-Sa’dī (رحمه الله) on seven qualities for which Allāh praises those firmly grounded in knowledge:
- 1. Knowledge, which is the path that leads to Allāh.
- 2. Being deeply rooted in knowledge, which is more than just possessing knowledge/having information.
- 3. They have īmān (faith) in all of His Book and they return the unclear parts of it to the clear parts.
- 4. They ask Allāh for His Pardon and wellbeing from that which the deviants have been tested and trialed with.
- 5. They recognise and acknowledge Allāh’s Favour upon them as He granted them guidance.
- 6. They ask Allāh for His Mercy, which comprises the attainment of all that is good and protection from all that is evil and they draw nearer to Him through His Name Al-Wahhāb.
- 7. Their faith and certainty in the Day of Resurrection and their fear of it, which is an incumbent requirement for them to act and protect themselves from error and misguidance.
- Fearing for ourselves when we see people deviate.
- Following the example of the Salaf in making du’ā for our teachers.
- Clarification from Imām al-Baghawī (رحمه الله) that the servant controls nothing as it relates to his happiness, misery or guidance. 
- Shaykh Muqbil (رحمه الله) on the reason for the spread of the da’wah of Ahlus-Sunnah.
- The manner in which the People of Jannah will praise Allāh.
- Our great need for Allāh to make us firm upon His religion.
- The verse about which the Jews said if it was revealed to them they would have taken it as a day of celebration.
- Not changing the dīn for anyone.

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O Changer of the Hearts Make My Heart Firm Upon Your Religion By Hassan Somali 11082023

A short lesson based upon the introduction of Ibnul Qayyim’s book ‘Waabilus Sayyib min al Kalimit Tayyib’. Although the lecture was short in length, its benefits are tremendous, May Allaah have mercy upon our noble brother Abu Talhah and his wife.

- What is intended by the term dhikr.
- Restricting dhikr to what has been reported in the Book of Allāh and authentic Sunnah of the Messenger ﷺ. 
- Benefits of Dhikr of Allāh:
1. It repels and subdues the Shayṭān.
2. It pleases the Most Merciful.
3. It removes concerns and worries from a person’s heart.
4. It brings about happiness, joy and cheerfulness for the heart.
5. It strengthens the heart and the body.
6. It gives light to a person’s face and heart.
7. It brings about provision for a person.
8. It clothes a person with respect and gives him delight. 
9. It brings about Allāh’s Love. 
10. It results in a person becoming vigilant regarding his Lord, which leads him to al-Iḥsān.
11. Al-Inābah (frequently returning to Allāh).
12. Nearness to Allāh.
13. It opens up the tremendous door of ma’rifah (knowledge and awareness). 
14. Al-Haybah (fear, awe and veneration of Allāh).
15. Allāh remembers the one who remembers Him.
16. It brings about life of the heart.
17. It is the food of the heart.
18. It polishes and cleans the heart from any rust or stain upon it. 
19. It removes sins.
20. It removes any estrangement between the servant and his Lord.
21. A person will be remembered (by Allāh) in his times of difficulty.
22. Rescue from the punishment of Allāh.
23. It is a cause for tranquility, being covered by Allāh’s Mercy and being surrounded by the angels.
24. It preoccupies the servant away from evil, useless and vain speech.
25. The gatherings where Allāh is mentioned and remembered are gatherings for the angels.
26. It brings happiness and well-being to the person and those who sit with him.
27. It safeguards a person from regret on the Day of Resurrection.
28. Remembering Allāh along with weeping in private is a cause for being shaded by Allāh. 
29. A person is given the best of things that Allāh gives to those who make requests of Him.
30. It is the easiest, yet greatest, of the forms of worship.
31. Trees are planted for the person in Paradise.
32. There are great gifts and grants exclusive to the one who remembers Allāh.

The Benefits Of Dhikr By Abu Ṭalḥah Raḥimahullāh

Class 3

The Path to Allah and the Hereafter- By Shaykh Dr. Khalid Adh-Dhafiri حفظه الله - Translated by Shaykh Dr. Abdulilah Lahmami.

This book is based on a beautiful poem by the esteemed scholar of Tafsīr, Sheikh ‘Abdulraḥmān b. Nāsir al-Sadī (raḥimahullah). The context of the poem is concerning the Hereafter and the characteristics of the believers yearning for it. This poem highlights the believers’ preparation to achieve happiness in this life and the Hereafter. They are the most content people since they are living a life to please Allāh which is their goal. They are not deceived by this world and Satan. Rather, they are careful in order to preoccupy themselves before Satan has a chance to occupy them.

Part 1 - The Path to Allah and the Hereafter- Explanation by Shaykh Dr. Khalid Adh-Dhafiri حفظه الله

Kalimah (Talk) that took place in Leicester, 11th June 2025.

The Virtues of Knowledge & its People - Shaykh Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān (حفظه الله)

[23/06/2025] Lesson 34 Explanation of the Three Principles by Abu Idrees.

– The evidence for sacrificing (Adh-Dhabh) is the saying of Allah, the almost High: Say, O Muhammad, indeed my prayer, my sacrifice, my living and my dying are all purely and solely for Allah, Lord of all creation. There is no share of that for other than Him.” Surah Al An’am 6: 162-163
– Also the Prophet ‎ﷺ said: Allah has cursed anyone who sacrifices for other than Allah.
– Explanation of Shaykh Fawzan:
– Sacrificing and slaughtering: its types and proofs.
– The 4 types of sacrificing and its rulings in Islam.
1: Sacrificing for Allah alone.
2: Purpose of eating meat.
3: Sacrificing due to good news and happiness.
4: in order to give the meat to charity.
– Benefit regarding the above Ayah specifically the word “say (O Muhammad).”
– The meaning of “my prayer” from the above Ayah.
– The meaning of “my sacrifice” and the linguistic word used in this Ayah: nusuki.
– Allah mentions salah and nusuk together as they are the greatest of acts of worship related to the limbs.
– Explanation of Shaykh Ubaid Al-Jabiri.
– Meaning of the Ayah above - Allah commands sincerity.
– Meaning of “my prayer, my sacrifice.
– Difference between Hady and Udhiyyah.
– The timings of when Hady and Udhiyyah occurs.
– The location of Hady and Udhiyyah taking place.
– The rulings of Hady and Udhiyyah.
– The difference in rulings between those carrying out the hady and Udhiyyah.
– The difference in regards to who can consume the hady and Udhiyyah.

– Question regarding permissibility of men having long hair.
– Question regarding returning back to disbelieving countries after making Hijra.
– Question regarding Permissibility of placing a plaque for a well for the deceased.

34 Explanation of the Three Principles by Abu Idrees

Shaykh Kāshiff Khān delivers a concise khuṭbah on the need to be constantly vigilant in the life-long battle to flee from sins and desires. He recounts the famous story of Prophet Yūsuf (ʿalayhi al-salām) as a brilliant example of this patience and forbearance. The khuṭbah at Masijd al-Furqān (TROID), 2025/06/20.

Benefits from the Story of Prophet Yūsuf: Fleeing from the Fitnah of Desires - Kāshiff Khān

Lesson 3 | The 3 Principles of Islām - Explanation of Shaykh Khālid al-Dhafīri - 23.06.2025

Lesson 1 - Sareeh al-Sunnah | Shaykh Uways at-Taweel

An important lecture on the topic of magic, more specifically how it has found its way into Muslim homes by way of books, video games and other media, usually under the guise of fiction and educational benefit.

Class 3

Masjid Al-Ikhlaas