lectures

Khutbah given at Masjid Al Bukhaari, West Palm Beach, Fl

Statements from the Fountain of Knowledge of the Salaf & Imaams of the Deen By Abu Abdis Salaam

A glimpse into the lives of the wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him)

●Hafsah bint 'Umar ibn al-Khattāb (may Allāh be pleased with her)

●Zaynab bint Jahsh (may Allāh be pleased with her)

Lesson Three The Mothers of the Believers:Hafsah bint 'Umar ibn al-Khattāb (may Allāh be pleased with her) and Zaynab bint Jahsh (may Allāh be pleased with her)

- “You are the best nation ever raised up for mankind; you enjoin al-Ma'rūf (i.e. Islamic Monotheism and all that Islam has ordained) and forbid al-Munkar (polytheism, disbelief and all that Islam has forbidden), and you believe in Allāh.” [Sūrah Āli ‘Imrān 3:110]
-  “And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allāh, and be not divided among yourselves, and remember Allāh's Favour on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together, so that, by His Grace, you became brethren…” [Sūrah Āl ‘Imrān 3:103]
- Truly! This, your Ummah [Sharī’ah or religion] is one religion, and I am your Lord, therefore worship Me (Alone).” [Sūrah al-Anbiyā 21:92]
- The mercy of unity and destruction/punishment of differing. 
- The perceived “unity” of the unbelievers.
- True unity. 
- Examples of how the dīn of Islām calls to unity. 
- That which unites the hearts. 
- “And obey Allāh and His Messenger, and do not dispute (with one another) lest you lose courage and your strength depart, and be patient. Surely, Allāh is with those who are aṣ-Ṣābirīn (the patient ones).” [Sūrah al-Anfāl 8:46]
- Ahādīth that describe the closeness of the believers. 
- “O you who have believed, obey Allāh and obey the Messenger and those in authority over you. And if you disagree among yourselves over anything then refer it back to Allāh and the Messenger if you truly believe in Allāh and the Last Day. That is better (conduct) and (leads to) the most excellent outcome.” [Sūrah an-Nisā 4:59]
- Hastening to rectification and caution against allowing ill feelings to fester and enter into the hearts.
- “But no, by your Lord, they will not [truly] believe until they make you, [O Muḥammad], judge concerning that over which they dispute among themselves and then find within themselves no discomfort from what you have judged and submit in [full, willing] submission.” [Sūrah an-Nisā 4:65]
- The consequences of turning away from the Qur’ān and Sunnah. 


Hold on to the Rope of Allāh and do not be Divided  By Abu Fudayl 10102025

[11/10/2025] {O mankind! Verily, the Promise of Allāh is true. So let not this worldly life deceive you, and let not the chief deceiver deceive you about Allāh} [Surah Fāṭir (35:5)] - By Abu 'Inaayah Seif حفظه الله. Masjid As-Sunnah An-Nabawiyyah, Aston, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- The supplication of the righteous as it relates to the fulfilment of Allāh’s promise. 

- Our need to remind ourselves of the promise of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى). 

- Imām as-Sa’dī (رحمه الله) on how belief in the promise of Allāh aids a person upon being patient. 

- Allāh’s promise to the believers in the dunyā, and the condition for this promise to be fulfilled. 

- Allāh’s promise to the believers in the hereafter. 

- The statement of the believers when they are admitted into Paradise. 

- The discussion that will take place between the inhabitants of Paradise and the inhabitants of the Hellfire as it relates to the promise of Allāh. 

- The humility of the Prophet ﷺ and how he treated the dunyā.

- Ibn al-Qayyim (رحمه الله) on the description of those who have been deceived by the worldly life. 

- A sign of istidrāj. 

- “And Shayṭān will say when the matter has been decided, ‘Verily, Allāh promised you a promise of truth. And I too promised you, but I betrayed you. I had no authority over you except that I called you, so you responded to me. So blame me not, but blame yourselves. I cannot help you, nor can you help me. I deny your former act in associating me (Shayṭān) as a partner with Allāh (by obeying me in the life of the world). Verily, there is a painful torment for the Ẓalimūn (polytheists and wrong-doers, etc.)." [Sūrah Ibrāhīm 14:22]

- How Shayṭān deceives a person concerning Allāh. 

- Caution against having evil thoughts about Allāh (عز وجل). 

- Explanation of terrifying verses from Sūrah al-Ḥadīd that should make us fear for ourselves.

- Ibn al-Qayyim (رحمه الله) on how the people of īmān are deceived into delaying tawbah. 

- The greatest of those who are deluded concerning their Lord. 

- The one who is deceived from every angle.  

- What is upon us in times of weakness and hardship?


The Promise of Allāh is True. So Let Not This Wordly Life Deceive You By Abu Inaayah Seif

• 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

The Importance of Seeking Knowledge and Returning to the Scholars - Shaykh ‘Abbās al-Jawna al-‘Adanī

[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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