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Seeking Knowledge for Actions -  Shaykh Abdulilah Lahmami

'Ā'ishah - The Scholar, The Caller To Allāh - By Abu Hakeem Bilāl Davis.

Some points covered during this lesson:

'Ā'ishah - The Scholar, The Caller To Allāh - By Abu Hakeem Bilāl Davis

Aishah - The Scholar, The Caller To Allah - By Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

Verses and Hadeeth Regarding Women by Abu Hakeem: Part 2. 5 May 2013

Verses and Hadeeth Regarding Women by Abu Hakeem: Part 2.

A tele-link with Shaykh ʿAlī Nāṣir who is from the Kibār al-ʿUlamāʾ. Questions and Answers Follow.

ʿAqīdah

The Good Deeds and The Correct ʿAqīdah

[26/08/2022] Part 1 - “…But They Never Changed In The Least!” (Sūratul Aḥzāb v.23) – National Conference 2022 – By Abu Hakeem Bilāl Davis حفظه الله. Masjid As-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

Some points covered during this lesson:

The sickness of ignorance, and its cure.  
The story of the Battle of the Confederates and benefits found therein. 
The types of munāfiqūn present in the time of the Prophet ﷺ.
Those in our time who do as the confederates did, in teaming up against the Salafīs.
Āyāt regarding the Battle of the Confederates.
Mu’jizāt that occurred during this time.
The example of the Messenger ﷺ and his Companions (رضى الله عنهم) regarding patience and being certain of the promise of Allāh. 
Remaining firm and upright upon the covenant of Allāh. 
The Salaf on that which constitutes true misguidance.

SalafiPublications 

Part 1 But They Never Changed In The Least By Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

[01/01/2023] The 'Aqidah & Manhaj of The Salaf - By Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul Wahid. Tele-link with Markaz Anas Ibn Mālik, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.

Points covered:

- The meaning of the term ‘Salaf’.
- The intent of the term ‘Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jamā’ah’.
- The true Sunnī.
- Clear proof that the Ṣaḥābah are to be followed.
- The Jamā’ah is whatever agrees with the truth.
- Examples of the term ‘Salafī’ being used by the early generations.
- The ‘Aqīdah and Manhaj of the Salaf.
- The way to measure whether something is from the religion or not.
- The Salaf never demonstrated despite severe persecution. 
- The bid’ah of setting up groups and parties.
- Consensus regarding the impermissibility of rebelling against the Muslim ruler.
- Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) on the permissibility of ascribing oneself to the Salaf.
- The response of Shaykh ‘Abdul-‘Azīz Ibn Bāz (رحمه الله) when he was asked about the Saved Sect.
- How the Attributes of Allāh are to be understood.
- Abul-‘Āliyah (رحمه الله) on returning to the affair as it was in the beginning.
- Judging the people based upon revelation and not being deceived by an outward show of humility and good manners.

The Aqidah And Manhaj Of The Salaf By Abu Khadeejah 01012023

All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—and may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels, and grant him peace and security—likewise to his family, Companions and true followers.

[13/01/2023] The Disappearance of Knowledge – Khutbah By Abul-Ḥasan Mālik Al-Akhdar حفظه الله. Masjid Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

Some points covered during this Khutbah:

- The virtue of knowledge.
- Ibn Ḥajar al-‘Asqalānī (رحمه الله) on the double reward given to the people of knowledge.
- Following the example of the Companions in busying ourselves with studying the Dīn of Allāh and not being preoccupied with the affairs of the dunyā.
- The diligence of Abū Hurayrah (رضى الله عنه) in seeking knowledge.
- Benefits from the narration regarding Yaḥyā b. Ya’mar and Ḥumayd b. ‘Abdur-Raḥmān al-Ḥimyarī’s (رحمهم الله) meeting with ‘Abdullāh b. ‘Umar (رضى الله عنه) to ask him about those who denied al-Qadar.
- The tradition of taking the opportunity of Ḥajj or ‘Umrah to study at the feet of the scholars. 
- The virtue of age and experience in the Dīn of Allāh.
- The staunch stance of ‘Abdullāh b. ‘Umar (رضى الله عنه) regarding those who violated the correct creed, despite how much they learned. 
- A person memorising or possessing knowledge does not necessitate that knowledge should be taken from him, and an example from Imām Aḥmad (رحمه الله) in this regard. 
- The acceptance of the narration of the trustworthy.
- Abū Hurayrah’s (رضى الله عنه) encouragement of the people to take from the inheritance left by the Messenger ﷺ.

The Disappearance Of Knowledge By Abul Hasan Malik 13012023

[14/01/2023] What Are The Principles Of Salafiyyah? - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله – Masjid At-Tawheed – Cardiff – Wales.

Some points covered by Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله :

- Beautiful words of comfort from Shaykh ‘Ubayd (رحمه الله) to reflect upon when we feel lonely and strange due to the people of truth being few in number.
- Shaykh ‘Ubayd’s (رحمه الله) advice during the fitnah of Madeenahdotcon. 
- Being balanced according to the Qur’ān and Sunnah and not compromising in order to please the masses.
- The meaning of the term ‘Salaf’, and the origin of Salafiyyah.
- The scales by way of which statements and actions are weighed.
- Principles of Salafiyyah.
- Proof for the correctness of ascribing oneself to Salafiyyah. 
- Men are known by the truth and the truth is not known by men.
- Loving and hating for the Sake of Allāh.
- Refuting those who oppose the truth.
- Responding to those who call to unity based upon false principles.
- The importance and fruits of staying away from sins.
- The rejection of anything that opposes what the Prophet ﷺ came with.
- The sufficiency of the Sunnah.
- Benefits of following the Salafī manhaj.

What Are The Principles Of Salafiyyah? By Abu Idrees 14012023

The Muslim Woman In A Modern World By Abu Khadeejah

Remaining Steadfast After Ramadan

Khutbah: 5 Times In The Hereafter Wherein One Will Wish To Return To The Dunya - Ustādh Raha Batts

07 Advice to the WD Community by Shaykh Rasheed Barbee

The Deviations of the Rafidah Shi'ah

Deviations of the Rafidah Shi'ah in the Foundations of the Religion--Raha Batts

Class #9 of the beneficial text "Admonition for the Women" written by Shaykh Abdur-Razaaq Al-Badr (حفظه الله).

[Class 09] Admonition For The Women | Abul-Layth

A Muslim will be tested in this world, will he follow Allah and His Messenger or will he follow his desires? This lecture deals with the sources of Islamic knowledge, where we should obtain our religion from and how to recognise those we should avoid. One of the early scholars said: "Indeed this knowledge is your religion. So look to whom you take your religion from"

From the wisdom of Allaah, the all wise and all knowing, was that He created Adam and Eve and placed them in Jannah. Allaah tested and trialled Adam and Eve in Jannah because they were created with the life of this world, a life that is a test to see if one will follow the Messengers, carrying out the commandments, staying away from the prohibitions, etc. Whilst in this life, there will be test and trials for the slaves.

The narrations telling us that there will be much differing after the Prophet Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam are many in number. The saved sect are clearly defined for us. Those who are upon what the Prophet and his companions were upon. So we must follow the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet with the understanding of the companions.

We do not make eloquent speech the criterion in determining who to take knowledge from.

The Prophet Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam said:

"A man is upon the religion of his close companion, so look to whom you take as a close companion"

Muhammad ibn Sireen:

"Indeed this knowledge is your religion. So look to whom you take your religion from"

Recorded in South Manchester by Learn About Islam and streamed LIVE on SunnahRadio

South Manchester Lectures

Taking Islamic Knowledge from the Right People - Abu Humayd Saalim | Manchester

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MTWS Death Seminar

Reasons for Punishment in the Grave by Raha Batts

Tafsir Surah Al-Layl

Ten Benefits in Lowering the Gaze by Raha Batts

Benefits from “The book of knowledge by Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen”

We covered:

The importance of Taqwa

-	It is the advice given to the first and to the last “We have recommended to the people of the Scripture before you, and to you (O Muslims) that you (all) fear Allah, and keep your duty to Him, 4:131”
-	The prophet, may Allah raise his rank and status said: “Fear Allah wherever you are”
-	The Salaf used to advice with this often
-	The one who has Taqwa will be protected by Allah
-	Know the closeness of Allah to us (by his knowledge) and his ability over us “And We are nearer to him than his jugular vein (by Our Knowledge)” 50:15
-	Taqwa is mentioned in the Qur’an alongside piety – when they are mentioned together piety refers to fulfilling good deeds and Taqwa refers to staying away from evil. When Taqwa is mentioned on its own it refers to both

“O you who believe! If you obey and fear Allah, He will grant you Furqan a criterion, and will expiate for you your sins, and forgive you, and Allah is the Owner of the Great Bounty” 8:29

Three benefits from this verse for the one who has Taqwa:
1.	Allah will make knowledge easy for him. He will open up doors to knowledge for him, improve his memory and give him strong understanding. Allah gives the one with Taqwa, Firaasah, the ability to have deep understanding and to distinguish between the people
2.	Allah will expiate his sins, and this also comes from doing righteous deeds. Eg the “an umrah to an umrah is an expiation to the sins [that have been committed] in between”. Allah makes righteous deeds easy for him. 
3.	Allah will make tawbah, repentance, easy for him. This is from the blessings upon a servant. “Shaitan (Satan) wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allah and from As-Salat (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain?” 5:91

Be continuous and consistent in studying. He should strive in learning and being patient. He should protect what the learnt (by reviewing). Knowledge is not gained with a body that is relaxed. He should stay away from anything that busies him from seeking knowledge. 

Ibn Abbaas was asked, how did you gain knowledge: “with a tongue that will ask, a heart that attentively understands and a body that does not rest”, in another narration he said“if I know of a hadith that another companion has, I will go to his door, and I will wait there and the wind will blow the dust onto me and when he comes out, he would say [to me] O cousin of the messenger, may Allah raise his rank and status, why did you come? Why did you not call me and I would come to you. He responded “I am more in right to come to you” [to seek knowledge]. He was humble in learning knowledge, and Allah raised him. The prophet said, whoever humbles himself to Allah, He will raise him”. 

Imaam Sa’di mentioned that the scholar of Arabic language, Imaam kasaai’ee told him he studied Arabic grammar but was unable to grasp it in the beginning. He said I saw an ant, carrying up a wall and each time it goes up, it dropped its food. It was striving to reach its objective. He then strove hard and attained the knowledge. 
A person should strive to memorise and revise what he has read. “Knowledge is prey and writing protects it. So protect your benefit by tying the rope [write and memorise it]”

"for those who accept guidance, He increases their guidance, and bestows on them their piety" 47:17

One should stick to the scholars and benefit from them. Shaykh Rabee said that 1 hour with a scholar is better than many hours of research. Shaykh ibn Uthaymeen said the student of knowledge should gain knowledge from one shaykh to begin and then move on to the next scholar. The scholars from the Salaf would benefit from the scholars in their areas and then move on to other areas. 
Dr Abdulilah Lahmami advised the attendees that this if from the best books to study.

Matters that Aid One in Seeking Knowledge - Dr Abdulilah Lahmami | Manchester

Books for a Beginner Student of Knowledge - Sh. Abu Khadeejah Abdulwāhid

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Renewing One's Emaan - Dr Abdulilah Lahmami

Allāh Gave Us Everything We Need to Achieve True Happiness by Shaykh Hamzah Abdur Razzaq

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