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The Evil Whisperers A Tafsir of Surat 'l Nas - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 27th April 2012 at Al Kawthar Academy (Leicester)

Video: https://youtu.be/6N5h0QZ6GTs

Sūrat ʾl Nās focuses on the battle between truth and falsehood and between humans and Shayṭān. Its main aim and focus is to teach us to seek refuge in Allāh from the evil of the retreating whisperers from among men and devils. 

Study the words of Allāh with the detailed exegesis of this Sūrah and find out how you can save yourself from the evil deceptions and delusions of humans as well as devils.

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The Evil Whisperers A Tafsir of Surat 'l Nas

Allāh’s Love For His Prophet A Tafsīr Of Sūrat Al - Ḍuḥā - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 28th March 2014 at Al Kawthar Academy (Leicester)

Video: https://youtu.be/H3mPtdohEHg

A detailed commentary of Sūrat Al - Ḍuḥā containing the following topics:

- What the night and day means to us and why Allah swears by them? 
- The verse of the Qur’an that gives most hope in the Mercy of Allah.
- How much wealth is sufficient?
- How should one look after orphans?
- How do you know when to speak and when to remain silent?

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Allāh’s Love For His Prophet A Tafsīr Of Sūrat Al - Ḍuḥā

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Explaining What Is Love And How It Works!

Pride & Arrogance - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq  on Sunday 15 February 2015 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (United Kingdom)

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Pride and Arrogance

Diseases of the Heart - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 17th April 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/kQCvopuFRSc

We often pay a lot of attention to our bodies by joining the gym and eating healthily. We are always conscious of our physical state and how others view us, but there is also an importance when it comes to looking after one's mental state and spirit (Ruh). What does Islam say regarding the mental state of a person? How can a person live a healthy life both physically and mentally by following Allah and his Rasool ﷺ?

The diseases of the heart stem from a person's corruption of the mind. This can lead to hypocritical behaviour and negative emotions that can consume a person; such as envy, greed and malice. The leader of the hypocrites during the time of the Prophet ﷺ, Abdullah ibn Ubay ibn Salool, had a lot of what people aspire to. He had a pleasing physical appearance, charisma, wealth and was soon to be chosen as the leader of the people of Madina, yet due to his jealousy and hatred of the Prophet ﷺ he regularly betrayed and caused troubles to the Muslims. The reality of the Munafiqeen (hypocrites) was that they had corruption in the heart, despite looking physically fit and healthy. Therefore, we should also be fearful of the diseases which could spread in our own hearts.

Find out in this talk how to identify the diseases of the heart, how they can spread from within a person and what we can do to cultivate and nourish our hearts so that we are pure from negativity and hate.

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Diseases of the Heart

Ramaḍān Reminder - A Jumu'ah Khutbah delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 18th May 2018 at Masjid Umar, Leicester (UK)

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Ramadan Reminder

Fasting: Food for the Soul
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 13th May 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/N-wDj2ysfso

Allah has commanded Muslims to fast during the month of Ramaḍān not for any physical benefit, but for the nourishment of the soul. A believer is restricted from nourishing their body during the day so that they may create a higher awareness of Allah. This element of taqwa is closely linked to ihsan - the worship of Allah as though one can see Him, or that Allah is watchful over him. 

The body has been created from the dust of this Earth and will return to it. Its nourishment also comes from the soil of this Earth. The spirit, however, is from the heavens and therefore its nourishment has also been placed in the heavens. In this manner, believers divert their attention from their bodies so that they may focus on their souls.

Find out in this talk the spiritual benefits of fasting and how we can gain closeness to Allah by observing the fasts of Ramaḍān.

Below are some of the topics for this talk:
- The importance of the soul
- Worshipping our bodies
- What does 'sawm' mean?
- The unique benefits of fasting
- The spiritual benefits of fasting

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Fasting: Food for the Soul

The Purpose of Life
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 27th January 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/8Fb1cqSqC-U

We may understand the purpose of our existence, but in practice it may be easy for us to become forgetful of our end goal. Allah has mentioned that we have not been created in vain and that we shall be returned to Him, but how do we maintain that level of consciousness so that we do not stray?

Taqwa is the key to maintaining a focus on this end result. Without consciousness of Allah we may often stray and become neglectful of our actions. By being aware of Allah at all times will enable us to achieve our true purpose in this life and be content with our akhirah. 

Find out more in this talk about the purpose of our life and what may happen to us if we continue to live without purpose.

Below are some of the topics for this talk:
- Why do we exist?
- What is ‘ibādah?
- The dunya compared to the akhirah
- Is life a series of accidents?
- The last verse to be revealed.
- Bereavements Rasulullah ﷺ witnessed from his own family.
- The story of Ibrahim ibn Adham
- The Pagan Arabs belief about the afterlife
- Imam Zainul Abideen, the great grandson of the Prophet ﷺ

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The Purpose of Life

The Alchemy of Happiness by Hamza Yusuf CD1

The Lure of Shaytan & the Promise of Allah
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 3rd February 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/NgLMJinRAPk

Shaytan has made a promise to Allah that he will do whatever he can to misguide mankind. He has promised to try and lure mankind away from Allah with material possessions and fame, while threatening them with poverty. Verses of the Quran show Shaytan's promise not just to Allah but to mankind as well.

Allah promises forgiveness and bliss in the akhirah. This has been related with various verses of the Quran to give hope to mankind that ease will come after the difficulties faced in this dunya. Allah mentions a conversation between the people of Jannah and the people of Jahannam and how Shaytan will renege on his promise on the Day of Judgement.

Verses relating to charity precede those in which Shaytan threatens a person with poverty. Spending in the way of Allah and the quality of what to give are discussed towards the end of the talk.

Find out in this talk the lengths Shaytan will go to in order to misguide mankind and the promises made by Allah in the hereafter for those who are successful.

Below are some of the topics contained within this talk:
- The promises made by Shaytan
- Shaytan creating greed within man
- The philosophy of wealth in Islam
- The promise of Allah in contrast to the promise of Shaytan
- The difference between hasad and ghibtah
- Giving the best of one's produce to charity
- The Prophet ﷺ praying for beneficial knowledge
- Shaytan reneging on his promise

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The Lure of Shaytan & the Promise of Allah

True Success
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 3rd March 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/JU9U_6_qNoU

A person may equate success to worldly possessions and status whereas Allah declares success to be simpler than that. The markers of success, as recorded by Allah, are listed in this talk with numerous examples brought from the Quran and hadith. The dangers of a person being greedy and envious for the wrong reasons are also mentioned with reference to verses of Surat al-Takathur.

The focus towards the end of the talk explains that true success is ultimately in the akhirah and what a person must do in order to attain it.

Below are some of the topics contained in this talk:
- Who are the successful ones?
- The markers of success
- What does the word 'falah' mean?
- Money cannot buy success
- Wealth and riches are a distraction
- Greed being the root of many evils
- There can be no success without taqwa

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True Success

Respect in Islam
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 10th March 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/hJ9sUdSPotQ

Respect is an integral part of Islam; from respecting the symbols of Allah and his Messenger ﷺ to respecting those who carry knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah. A person should not view showing respect as reducing their honour, rather it is a means of raising themselves in the eyes of Allah. We have been commanded to respect our parents in Islam even during the difficulty of them in old age.

This talk goes on to mention how ‘ilm cannot be attained without respect and that respect should be shown to a person’s teachers and elders. Examples are given of the scholars of the past respecting their teachers and how showing that respect elevated their position in this dunya.

Below are some of the timecodes and topics for this talk:
- What does the word 'haram' mean?
- Harun ar-Rashid sending his son to study
- The arbitration of Sa'd ibn Muadh
- Warning those who speak while hadith is being narrated
- Respecting the mushaf of the Quran and elders in Islam
- Respecting ones parents
- Knowledge cannot be gained without respect
- Respecting one another in marriage
- The respect of students to teachers 
- How Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal would study hadith

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Respect in Islam

The Virtues of the Noble Qurʾān
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 22nd September 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/nojKrvANPhc

The recitation of the Qurʾān is emphasized for all, even for those who recite with difficulty. The effect of its recitation on both the reciter and those who listen is explained in this talk along with examples. Many of the Arabs, including those who were enemies of Islam, were affected by listening to the miraculous nature of the Qurʾān; to the extent that some went on to embrace Islam.

Throughout history many individuals have occupied themselves with the recitation of the Qurʾān and turn to it especially during times of need. Allah has placed blessing in time for one who recites it and the angels surround those who recite the Qurʾān.

The Qurʾān is not restricted to the wealthy, but the poor companions during the time of the Prophet ﷺ would often listen and practice the Qurʾān. This talk does much to help an individual recognise the miraculous nature of the Qurʾān and encourage them to start reading, even it may be a little.

Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk:
- Why was the Prophet ﷺ unlettered?
- The leaders who secretly listened to the Qurʾān
- The power, eloquence and miraculous nature of the Qurʾān
- Method of Jibril revising the Qurʾān with the Prophet ﷺ
- Allah placing barakah in time
- Homes where the Qurʾān is recited visible in the heavens
- Reward for one who struggles to read the Qurʾān
- Three dimensions of the Prophet's ﷺ relationship with the Qurʾān
- Importance of acting on the Qurʾān

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The Virtues of the Noble Qurʾān

The Miracle of Qurʾānic Memorisation
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 6th October 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/H9Icdg0LVd0

The Qurʾān has been preserved by Allah and He has placed it in people's hearts in a miraculous manner. This talk shows how difficult various other things are to memorize and retain in comparison to the Qurʾān. It also shows how children are able to playfully memorize the Qurʾān, even academically challenged ones, and how they carry it with them for the rest of their lives.

Thereafter this talk goes into depth of the biographies of three individuals whose cases show that Allah gives and withholds the Qurʾān from whom he wishes; two people who, despite mental disability, learnt the Qurʾān against all odds and recite it from memory continuously, and one genius scholar who had memorised many other books but was unable to memorise the Qurʾān.

Finally the concept of Allah giving and withholding from whom he wants is mentioned in the context of the Prophet ﷺ, who was the most eloquent of people [and a personification of the Qurʾān] but the only one of his people who was not a poet. The talk ends with a dua of encouragement that we should all try to memorize the Qurʾān.

Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk:
- The Qurʾān being the most read and memorised book in the 
world
- Children memorising the Qurʾān while studying in school
- Individuals with speech impediment reciting the Qurʾān fluently
- Introduction to Ahmadullah who can only pronounce words found in the Qurʾān
- Introduction to Hussain Adnan al-Abdali who is mentally disabled, yet a Hafiz of the Qurʾān
- Anwar Shah al-Kashmiri and his memorising feats
- The example of the Prophet ﷺ being unable to recite poetry

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The Miracle of Qurʾānic Memorisation

The Prophet's ﷺ Love for his Companions
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th February 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/4ltVDHjL_kA

This talk shows how the Prophet ﷺ had a great impact on the Sahaba and how they loved him in return without any wealth influencing them. Given this love from the Sahaba and the Prophet’s ﷺ unique character, it would have been inconceivable that he wouldn't requite this love. His love for them was both explicitly expressed and manifested by weeping. It was for all Muslims; regardless of age, family or tribe. This is shown by his love of the Ansar despite them being from rival tribes to his. 

The Prophet's ﷺ love was also shown towards the children and the weak, despite it being difficult to feign love for such people. Special focus is placed on his love of Usamah ibn Zayd, who was both a child and from slave descent. Examples of loving relationships with Abu bakr and Umar are also mentioned. Given his love for all Muslims, the talk makes us understand how stingy we are if we do not send salaat and salaam over the Prophet ﷺ.

Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk:
- The Prophet's ﷺ great character
- Three empires that could not control the Arabs
- Description of the Prophet ﷺ in the earlier scriptures
- Examples of the loving relationship between the Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr and Umar
- Names of the companions who the Quraysh considered riff-raff
- The Prophet ﷺ weeping out of concern for the sahabah
- The importance of sending salutations to the Prophet ﷺ

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The Prophet's ﷺ Love for his Companions

Hamza Yusuf - The Life of The Prophet Mohammad

Hamza Yusuf - The Life of The Prophet Mohammad 01of48

Benedictions & Salutations on the Prophet ﷺ
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 23rd February 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/UqBUZ4fmGD8

"Verily Allah and His angels send their benedictions upon the Prophet ﷺ. O you who believe! Send your benedictions upon him and salute him with a goodly salutation" [Surah 33 : Verse 56]

Allah has instructed the believers to send salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ as he was sent with the message of Islam and will intercede for the believers on the Day of Judgement. 

This talk begins by introducing us to the verse in Surat al-Ahzab, where Allah sends his own salutations to the Prophet ﷺ. It explains the meaning of Allah’s salat and then the meanings and benefits of our sending salat and salam. Allah’s continuous honouring of the Prophet ﷺ is exemplified with how he has legislated salat and salam on many occasions; such as in relation to adhan, when entering and leaving the masjid and on the day of Jum'ah. The  uniqueness of sending salutations is also explained, shown by the fact that the Prophet ﷺ said salat and salam himself despite being on the receiving end and how it can be considered a form of dhikr with unique benefits. 

Benefits mentioned include; acceptance of du'a', gaining shafa'ah and proximity to Prophet ﷺ, gaining solace at time of misery, increased love for the Prophet ﷺ and possibly a vision of him in our dreams. It is made clear that we recite salat and salam for our own benefit, without the Prophet ﷺ being in need of it. 

The Sahaba are shown to have abundantly recited salat and salam, both in and after the life of the Prophet ﷺ on many occasions - this also being a tradition still practised in many Arab countries. The fact that we cannot over-recite salat and salam is exemplified by the hadith of Ubay ibn Ka'b and how students of hadith benefit from abundant recitation of salat and salam without ever tiring.

Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk:
- The meaning of Allah's salutations on the Prophet ﷺ
- Salutations during and after the adhan
- The salutations of the angels to the Prophet ﷺ
- Salat and salaam being a form of dhikr
- The sahabah being careful when quoting the Prophet ﷺ
- Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal being asked a strange question
- The reward for sending salutations to the Prophet ﷺ
- Salutations sent on daily occasions in the Arab world

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Benedictions & Salutations on the Prophet ﷺ

Reverence for the Prophet ﷺ
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th March 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/UXaUDLHd2sM

"Verily, We have sent you (O Muhammad ﷺ) as a witness, as a bearer of glad tidings, and as a warner. In order that you (O mankind) may believe in Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, and that you assist and honour him ﷺ, and (that you) glorify (Allah's) praises morning and afternoon." [Surah 48 : Verses 8-9]

Allah has instructed us to not only follow the Prophet ﷺ but to also respect and revere him. The companions were prime examples who fulfilled this obligation; in addition to their other qualities of believing, assisting, honouring and loving the Prophet ﷺ.

It is made clear that the Prophet ﷺ, due to his bashful nature, did not respond to instances of lacking reverence for him, but several examples from the Quran show Allah repeatedly responding on his behalf. Etiquettes for our own behaviour with others are also deduced from these verses, as well as the importance and impact on our deen that the respect and reverence of the Prophet ﷺ and the symbols of Allah have on us.

Several examples from individual sahaba showing their reverence and their sincere reactions to verses of reprimand are also mentioned.

Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk:
- How reverence is different from love
- The bashfulness and modesty of the Prophet ﷺ
- The Prophet ﷺ being inconvenienced by some companions remaining behind for too long
- Hadith on knocking thrice before turning away
- Umar and Abu Bakr reprimading their daughters for their treatment towards the Prophet ﷺ
- Allah not tolerating lack of respect to the Prophet ﷺ
- Examples of muhadithun and their respect and love of hadith

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Reverence for the Prophet ﷺ

Our Duty to the Prophet ﷺ
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 30th November 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

Video: https://youtu.be/N8c0aUfzoKA

Our lives are filled with relationships between various people. Many of these relationships require reciprocal behaviour for them to be long lasting and successful. Allah shares a relationship with his creation, where He promises to provide and care for them in return that they worship Him alone. Our relationship with the Prophet ﷺ should also be a reciprocal one, where he sacrificed and faced hardships so that he may see as many of us as possible enter Paradise.

The Prophet ﷺ fulfilled the duties which Allah had placed upon him. What then are our duties to the Prophet ﷺ? Allah has detailed five important duties in the Quran for us to act upon as followers of the Prophet ﷺ. These are discussed in details; including how we should not only love the Prophet ﷺ but also revere him.

Examples of how the sahabah would behave and revere the Prophet ﷺ are given towards the end of the talk, along with how Allah admonished those who lacked reverence and warned them in the Quran.

Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk:
- Our relationship with the Prophet ﷺ
- The Prophet ﷺ having duties towards his ummah
- What is the duty of the ummah towards the Prophet ﷺ?
- Allah cursing those who take without giving
- Discussing tawqir (reverence) of the Prophet ﷺ
- Creating love in our hearts for the Prophet ﷺ
- How often should we send salaat and salaam?
- Sacrifices made by the Prophet ﷺ for his ummah
- Respecting everything about the Prophet ﷺ
- Allah admonishing those who lacked reverence for the Prophet ﷺ
- Urwah ibn Mas'ud's experience of the sahabah's reverence for the Prophet ﷺ at al-Hudaybiyah

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Our Duty to the Prophet ﷺ

The Pursuit of Perfection
Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 16th December 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.

Video: https://youtu.be/t4uRlYBHWfw

Perfectionism is a human trait. We seek to have everything perfect around us, yet we neglect the agitation and harm this causes to our mental state and spirituality. The life of the Prophet ﷺ was anything but perfect; where he was an orphan from a young age, was persecuted by his own family and suffered the loss of all his children during his lifetime except his youngest, Fatimah. Despite all of this, the Prophet ﷺ remained settled and patient.

Many people seek to perfect the world around them through religion, but this is a misconception. Verses of the Quran indicate that hearts do find settlement in the remembrance of Allah, but have we truly understood the verse? This talk does well to help us understand that perfection cannot be attained in the world around us, but we should seek to perfect our inner spirit. Practical steps are mentioned to help us identify our own imperfections and prioritise on working on them first.

Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk:
- Was the world ever destined to be perfect?
- Prioritising one's time to better themselves
- Political and social desire for peace, prosperity and stability
- Seeking perfection in marriage
- "Do not be Allah and do no be the Prophet ﷺ"
- Seeing beauty if we accept imperfections
- One thing a person should aim to perfect
- Difficulties during the Prophet's ﷺ life
- The meaning of the word 'fitnah'
- The meaning of 'tuma'ninah'

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