stories of the prophets

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●The promise of Allāh to those who hold fast to their religion, even amidst hardship and trial.

●Who are the people of true intellect?

●From the supplications of the believers.

●Indeed, Allāh, the Most High, never breaks His promise.

●The promise of safety and security for the believers — but when will they be granted it?

●What is the truest and greatest form of success?

●The dialogue between the people of Paradise and the people of the Hellfire.

●The false promises and deceptions of Iblees.

●The sermon of Iblees to the people of the Hellfire.





Jumu'ah Khutbah 17/10/2025  The Promise of Allāh and the Betrayal of Iblees

• 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.



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[24/10/2025] Be Dutiful to Parents - By Abu 'Abdir-Raḥmān Hilāl حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.


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[24/10/2025] The Two Testimonies are the Foundation - Sh Abu Zayd Khālid حفظه الله. Khuṭbah at Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

The Two Testimonies are the Foundation By Abu Zayd

- Ḥadīth #15: Honouring the Guest [cont’d]
- Explanation of Shaykh al-‘Uthaymīn (رحمه الله).
- The meaning of الضيف.
- Hospitality in a village vs large city. 
- Benefits from the ḥadīth. 
- The three types of speech and their rulings, with examples.
- A statement that encapsulates the importance of remaining silent.
- Narrations that encourage us to guard our tongues. 
- Ways in which we can honour our neighbours. 
- Examples of how the religion of Islām fosters affection, closeness and mutual acquaintance. 
- The obligation of honouring the guest, and what constitutes honouring. 
- The importance of presenting ourselves well and implementing what we have learnt. 
- Explanation of Shaykh al-Fawzān (حفظه الله). 
- The reason belief in the Last Day is mentioned.
- The necessity of preparing for the Day of Judgement.
- The calamity of not acting upon our knowledge. 
- The blessing of speech, and caution against using it to disobey Allāh. 
- “Not a word does he (or she) utter except that there is an observant (watcher) ready (to record).” [Sūrah Qāf 50:18]
- A principle regarding speech we all need to implement. 
- Striking a balance between speaking and remaining silent.
- How your treatment of your neighbour affects your īmān.
- The obligated and recommended period for which hospitality is due to the guest.  


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[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.


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