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[23/04/2021] Istighfār - The Key to Success! By Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis.

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Istighfar The Key To Success By Abu Hakeem 23042021

Seven Obstacles in the Path Of Seeking Knowledge - By Shaykh Uways At-Taweel

[11/04/2022] Ramaḍān Reflections Upon Sūrah Al-Furqān 
- By Abu Hakeem Bilāl Davis (حفظه الله).

- Allāh’s Characteristics of Greatness. 
- The foolishness of believing that other than Allāh deserves to be worshipped.  
- The correlation between the beginning and end of the sūrah.
- The characteristics of the worshippers of Ar-Raḥmān.
- The meaning of ‘salāman’ in āyah 63.
- The great Mercy of Allāh for the one who makes Tawbah.
- Reflecting upon and implementing these characteristics. 
- The permissibility of asking Allāh to be an imām (leader), and the condition.
- How the believers will be received by the angels at the doors of Jannah. 
- A potent reality mentioned by Allāh in the last āyah of the sūrah, and an address to the disbelievers.

10 Ramadan 1443 Reflections Upon Surah Al Furqan By Abu Hakeem

[31/07/2022] How Can I Taste The Sweetness Of The Prayer? - By Uways At-Ṭaweel حفظه الله. Daar Us Sunnah, London.

How Can I Taste The Sweetness Of The Prayer By Uways At Taweel 31072022

[02/09/2021] Those Who Seek Leadership & Status - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān (حفظه الله). Khutbah at Masjid Salafi.

Some points covered during this khutbah:

The dispraised nature of seeking authority and position. 
The consequences of seeking leadership. 
The Prophet ﷺ advised regarding being placed authority over two people. 
Shame and regret on the Day of Judgement. 
Mankind is eager for leadership and status. 
Not giving portion and authority to the one who seeks it. 
The characteristics of the one who seeks leadership.
The golden words of Fuḍayl ibn ‘Iyād (رحمه الله).

Those Who Seek Leadership & Status By Abu Idrees

[Dec 2008] Patience in The Face of Afflictions - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Masjid As-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

A beautiful khutbah delivered by the noble brother Abu Idrees حفظه الله in December 2008 at the Salafi Masjid in Birmingham. The lecture title speaks for itself - afflictions strike every person from time to time, some more severe than others. So how does one behave? How do you sustain and maintain patience, and earn the reward and grace of Allāh?

Some points discussed during this Khutbah:

- The definition of patience.
- Āyāt mentioning patience.
- The four categories of mankind as it relates to them possessing the virtues of patience and mercy.
- The patience of the Prophets Ayyūb and Yūsuf (عليهم السلام).
- The example of Umm Salamah (رضى الله عنها) and her reward for obeying the Messenger ﷺ.
- Those trialled the most, and the reward for remaining patient.
- Examples of the patience of the Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ.
- The story of al-Ifk and tremendous benefits regarding patience found therein.
- Statements from the Salaf regarding the great virtue of patience.
- The three types of patience.
- The inevitability of calamities for the one upon the way of the Prophets.

Patience In The Face Of Afflictions by Abu Idrees Muhammad

[30/09/2022] Islam, The Religion Of Ease And Bounty - By Abu Khadeejah ‘Abdul Wahid حفظه الله. Khutbah at Masjid As-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khutbah:

- Being grateful to Allāh for choosing us for this tremendous dīn. 
- The perfection of Islām. 
- Proof that the religion of Ibrāhīm (عليه السلام) was Islām and he enjoined this upon his offspring.
- The only means of coming close to Allāh.
- Proof that Allāh has lifted from this ummah the heavy burdens that were placed upon the previous nations. 
- The description of the Messenger ﷺ in the Tawrah and Injīl.
- Proof from the Qur’ān and Sunnah that highlight the ease of the religion. 
- Examples of allowances legislated by Allāh to bring about ease in difficult situations.
- Proof that we will not be called to account for what we do mistakenly, forgetfully or forced to do unwillingly. 
- Those who transgress the limits regarding the ease of the religion.
- The ease that is intended by Allāh.
- The importance of good intention, sincerity and firmness of the heart.
- The actions of the one who truly has taqwā. 
- The connection between the heart and actions of the limbs.

Islam The Religion Of Ease And Bounty By Abu Khadeejah 30082022

[04/11/2022] Take Heed, Indeed Your Hearing, Your Sight & Skins Will Testify Against You! - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Khutbah at Masjid As-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khutbah:

- The fruits of pondering over the creation of Allāh.
- The great blessing of hearing, sight and hearts that comprehend. 
- Āyāt that highlight the importance of these blessings and the reality that very few give thanks for them.
- How to be thankful for the blessings of Allāh.
- A warning against resembling the kuffār in how they utilise the blessings of Allāh.
- Allāh’s description of those He has prepared for the Fire.
- The worst of creation with Allāh. 
- A reminder that our bodies will bear witness against us. 
- A warning against being from those who take their desires as their god. 
- Tremendous statements from Bishr b. al-Ḥārith and Sufyān b. ‘Uyaynah رحمهم الله that encourage us to reflect.

Take Heed Indeed Your Sight Hearing And Skin Will Testify Against You By Abu Idrees

Tafsir Surah Al Furqān 25 Ayah 30 O My Lord! Verily my people have abandoned this Qurān

"O My Lord! Verily, my people have abandoned this Quran" - Abu Idrees

Lecture by Abu Abdirahman Hilal on Taqwa

- What is Taqwa?
- Defition from Talq ibn Habeeb described by scholars such as Ibn Qayyim as the best definition.
- How is knowledge taken away?
- What are the worst actions?
- The evil effects of sins
- What are the levels of Taqwa?

Streamed live on SunnahRadio on 28/1/23 and Recorded by LearnAboutIslam.co.uk at the Salafi Centre of Manchester

What is Taqwa - How to implement it in reality and it's effects - Abu Abdirahman Hilal | Manchester

[July 2006] "And Death Will Come..." A very beneficial reminder by Abdulilah Lahmami حفظه الله. Delivered at Masjid as-Salafi, Birmingham.

Some points covered during this lesson:

- Benefits from the ḥadīth, “Verily the creation of each one of you is brought together in his mother’s womb...”

- Constantly remembering death and the ākhirah.

- Actions that help a person in his grave.

- The worthlessness of the dunyā to Allāh, and a warning against allowing it to divert us from the dhikr of Allāh.

- Ṭalq b. Ḥabīb on the definition of taqwā.

- The effects of remembering death.

- Verses from the Qur’ān regarding death.

- The severity of the Day of Judgement, and some of its names.

- The reason for the state of the Muslims around the world, and how this humiliation can be removed.

- Our constant need for Allāh.

- Safeguarding our hearts from innovations and desires.

- Remembering that Allāh sees us, and the frightening reality on the Day of Judgement for those who engaged in ḥarām in private.

- The condition to receive victory, security and peace.

And Death Will Come By Abdulilah Lahmami

[2003] Khutbah at Masjid As-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

The Death Of The Messenger By Abu Hakeem Bilāl Davis

[17/10/2016] The Remedy To Feeling Low & Weak In Your Faith (Īmān) - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.

- A principle with Ahlus-Sunnah regarding the increase and decrease of īmān.

- The reality that none of us are exempt from our īmān decreasing. 

- Reasons for a decrease in īmān. 

- 1. Turning away from the remembrance of Allāh. 

- The consequences of turning away from the remembrance of Allāh. 

- 2. Sins

- “…And whoever disobeys Allāh and His Messenger, he has indeed strayed in a plain error.” [Sūrah al-Ahzāb 33:36]

- Picking up each other when we are down, and using the scales of Ar-Rahmān to solve our problems.

- Ibn al-Mubārak (رحمه الله) on the grave consequences of sins. 

- 3. Abandoning the truth.

- “…then whenever there comes to you Guidance from Me, and whoever follows My Guidance, there shall be no fear on them, nor shall they grieve.” [Sūrah al-Baqarah 2:38]

- The condition for sadness, grief and fear to be removed from us. 

- Truthfully taking account of ourselves.

- What is making us fall short regarding the rights of our Lord?

- The vicious cycle of falling short and decreasing in īmān. 

- Diagnosing our problems in order to solve them. 

- 4. Companionship

- The harm of using your own intellect and scales to judge your companion.

- The true companion.

- The regret on the Day of Judgment for the one who chose the wrong companions.

- The best of the people.

- The sign that we need to change our companions.

- 5. Trials

- A warning against forsaking the dīn and using trials as an excuse to be distant from Allāh.

- Following the example of the Prophets (عليهم السلام) and Salaf (رحمهم الله) in drawing closer to Allāh by way of trials. 

- 6. Giving importance to the dunyā over the ākhirah.

- Hasan al-Basrī (رحمه الله) on the verse, “…So let not this present life deceive you, and let not the chief deceiver (Satan) deceive you about Allāh.” [Sūrah Fātir 35:5]

- How we should reflect when we hear/recite verses of the Qur’ān. 

- Caution against exchanging something that is worthless and will come to an end for something that is everlasting. 

-  Warnings from the Messenger ﷺ regarding the dunyā.

- A golden statement from the Salaf describing this dunyā and how we should navigate it.

- Yahyā b. Mu’ādh (رحمه الله) on the intoxication of this dunyā. 

- The remedy for weak īmān. 

- The heart and soul’s need for sustenance in order to survive. 

- The only thing that gives life to the heart and soul.

- A hadīth regarding the reality of the dunyā and the importance of the remembrance of Allāh. 

- The only thing in this world that is not cursed.

- Al-A’raj (رحمه الله) on what causes a blessing to turn into a calamity. 

- The critical role of knowledge in remedying weak īmān, sadness, anxiety and stress. 

- The wretched soul.

- Equipping ourselves for the battle against Shaytān and his relentless efforts to destroy us. 

- Resolving to analyse and rectify ourselves.

The Remedy To Feeling Low & Weak In Your Faith By Abu Idrees 181016

Sin And Disobedience Have Consequences In This Life By Abu Khadeejah  30217

Solace and Comfort in Prayer by Hassan Somali

Ustadh Uways At-Taweel - Why Do You Use Names Like Salafi, Ahlus Sunnah, Ahlul Athar?

Fri 27th Sep

by Abu Arwa Ali

- The great calamity of the death of the Prophet ﷺ
- How the Sahabah responded to this
- If you wish to be with the Prophet ﷺ in the Hereafter, then obey him and follow his Sunnah

Khutbah: The Death Of The Messenger Of Allah ﷺ

[10/01/2020] Patience in The Face of Trials and Tribulations - By Abu Hakeem Bilāl Davis حفظه الله Khutbah at Masjid as-Salafi

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[22/08/2020] How to Deal With Anxiety, Stress and Depression – The Advice of Ibnul-Qayyim رحمه الله – by Abu Idrees حفظه الله. Masjid as-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

- Allāh cures all diseases.
- Facing the reality that we will be tested, and preparing ourselves for these moments.
- The difference between al-Ḥuzn, al-Hamm and al-Ghamm.
- Āyāt that mention sadness. 
- The Messenger’s ﷺ seeking refuge with Allāh from sadness.
- The most beneficial words to say in times of hardship, and two tremendous foundations it entails.
- The course of action if the calamities are due to our sins and shortcomings.
- Looking at the blessings we still have in times of calamity/loss and being grateful for them.
- Understanding the reality that sadness and anxiety will not cause the problems to go away. 
- Losing the reward for patience is far greater than the calamity itself.
- The evil effects of jaz’ (anxiety, sadness, grief, sorrow), and the benefits of remaining patient.
- The outcome of patience and seeking reward with Allāh.
- Those whom Bayt al-Ḥamd (the House of Praise) is built for in Jannah. 
- Finding comfort in knowing that the promise of Allāh is true and Allāh never breaks His promises.
- The reason why some people [on the Day of Judgement] would wish they were afflicted in this life.
- The only thing that cannot be replaced.
- The difference between choosing to be patient and being forced to be patient.
- The best medicine for the slave.
- The reason Allāh sends down calamities upon His slaves.
- The bitterness and sweetness of this life and the hereafter.
- The most beneficial and the most detrimental thing for the slave.

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How to Deal With Stress Anxiety and Depression by Abu Idrees 22082020

[04/09/2020] How Can I Rectify And Change? - By Abu Idrees Muhammad Khān حفظه الله. Khutbah at Masjid As-Salafi, Birmingham, UK.

Some points discussed during this Khutbah:

- The reason for all of the evil in this life and the hereafter.
- The only means of happiness and success for the slave in this life and the next.
- The solution for every problem we are facing.
- A divine principle.
- The real prisoner and captive.
- Shaqīq b. Ibrāhīm (رحمه الله) on six reasons why the door of tawfīq (success/prosperity) is closed for the creation.

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