Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 30
Chapter 30 – What has been mentioned regarding seeking rain through the stars. 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 03:25 – The 1st evidence from Surat al-Waqi’ah – ayah 82. 05:48 – The 2nd…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 66
Lesson 66 – Observing the good characters legislated in Islam (Part 2/5) Explanation of the good characters mentioned by the Sheikh. 1. Truthfulness(al-sidq). Lesson Date: 08/11/2021
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 65
Lesson 65 – Observing the good characters legislated in Islam (Part 1/5) Allah describes the Prophetﷺ as being upon the best of character. He ﷺ is the example to be followed. Good character has a…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 64
Lesson 64 – The nullifiers of wudu(ablution). Explanation of the six nullifiers of wudu. 1. Anything that exits from the two passages (front and back). 2. Any impurity that exits the body excessively.. 3. Loss…
General Lessons & Admonitions – 29
Lesson 29 – Virtues of du’aa (supplication). فضل الدعاء Lesson Date: Wednesday, 27/10/2021
General Lessons & Admonitions – 28
Lesson 28 – Oppression and its types. الظلم وأنواعه Lesson Date: Friday, 22/10/2021
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 63
Lesson 63 – The obligatory acts of wudu(ablution). Explanation of the six obligatory acts of wudu. 1. Washing the face (including madhmadha and istinqhaaq). 2. Washing the hands (including the elbows). 3. Wiping the head…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 29
Chapter 29 – What has been mentioned regarding the study of the stars (al-Tanjeem). 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 06:05 – The 1st evidence – the athar of Qatadah. 12:31 – The 2nd…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 62
Lesson 62 – The conditions of wudu (ablution). Explanation of the ten conditions of wudu. 1. Islam. 2. Sanity. 3. Discernment. 4. The intention. 5. That it is not interrupted until completed. 6. That the…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 28
Chapter 28 – What has been mentioned regarding belief in omens (al-Tatayyur) 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 04:25 – The 1st evidence from Surat al-A’raaf – ayah 131. 07:56 – The 2nd evidence…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 61
Lesson 61 – The nullifiers of salaah. Explanation of the eight nullifiers of salaah. 1. Intentionally speaking. 2. Laughing. 3. Eating. 4. Drinking. 5. Uncovering of the‘awra. 6. Significantly deviating from the direction of theqiblah….
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 60
Lesson 60 – The recommended acts of salaah (Part 4) Explanation of the sixteen recommended acts(sunan)ofsalaah. 9. Sitting in the position of iftiraash in the firsttashahud. 10. Sitting in the position of tawarruk in the…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 27
Chapter 27 – What has been mentioned regarding the curing of magic possession (al-Nushrah). 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 03:11 – The 1st evidence – the hadith of Jabir. 07:15 – The 2nd…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 59
Lesson 59 – The recommended acts of salaah (Part 3) Explanation of the sixteen recommended acts(sunan)ofsalaah. 3. Raising the hands with fingers placed together and outstretched, parallel with the shoulders or the top of the…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 26
Chapter 26 – What has been mentioned regarding soothsayers & their like. 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 05:16 – The 1st evidence – the hadith of Hafsa. 09:13 – The 2nd evidence –…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 58
Lesson 58 – The recommended acts ofsalaah (Part 2) Explanation of the sixteen recommended acts (sunan) of salaah. 1. The opening du’aa (istiftaah). 2. Placing the right hand over the left hand over the chest…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 57
Lesson 57 – The recommended acts of salaah (Part 1) The sixteen recommended acts (sunan) ofsalaah(mentioned in brief). These are just some of thesunan, and are not an exhaustive list. A warning for those who…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 25
Chapter 25 – Identifying some forms of sihr (magic/sorcery). 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 02:28 – The 1st evidence – the hadith of Qabisah ibn al-Mukhariq. 08:56 – The 2nd evidence – the…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 56
Lesson 56 – Explanation of the Tashahud– (Part 6) Explanation of: اللّهُـمَّ إِنِّـي ظَلَـمْتُ نَفْسـي ظُلْمـاً كَثـيراً وَلا يَغْـفِرُ الذُّنـوبَ إِلاّ أَنْت، فَاغْـفِر لي مَغْـفِرَةً مِنْ عِنْـدِك وَارْحَمْـني، إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ الغَـفورُ الرَّحـيم Lesson Date: 23/08/2021
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 55
Lesson 55 – Explanation of the Tashahud– (Part 5) That one of the occasions wheredu’aais more likely to be accepted is after the tashahudjust before tasleem. The bestdu’aato make in this situation is that which…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 24
Chapter 24 – What has been mentioned regarding sihr (magic/sorcery) 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 07:34 – The 1st evidence from Surat al-Baqarah – ayah 102. 11:47 – The 2nd evidence from Surat…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 54
Lesson 54 – Explanation of the Tashahud– (Part 4) Explanation of: اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ عَذَابِ جَهَنَّمَ وَمِنْ عَذَابِ اَلْقَبْرِ وَمِنْ فِتْنَةِ اَلْمَحْيَا وَالْمَمَاتِ وَمِنْ شَرِّ فِتْنَةِ اَلْمَسِيحِ اَلدَّجَّالِ Lesson Date: 02/08/2021
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 53
Lesson 53 – Explanation of the Tashahud– (Part 3) Explanation of: السَّلامُ عَلَيْـنا وَعَلـى عِبـادِ للهِ الصَّـالِحـين أَشْـهَدُ أَنْ لا إِلـهَ إِلاّ الله ، وَأَشْـهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمّـداً عَبْـدُهُ وَرَسـولُه اللّهُـمَّ صَلِّ عَلـى مُحمَّـد، وَعَلـى آلِ…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 23
Chapter 23 – What has been mentioned regarding that some people of this Ummah will worship idols (awthaan). 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 04:02 – The 1st evidence from Surat al-Nisaa – ayah…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 52
Lesson 52 – Explanation of the Tashahud– (Part 2) Explanation of: التَّحِيّـاتُ للهِ وَالصَّلَـواتُ والطَّيِّـبات السَّلامُ عَلَيـكَ أَيُّهـا النَّبِـيُّ وَرَحْمَـةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكـاتُه Lesson Date: 12/07/2021
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 51
Lesson 51 – Explanation of the Tashahud– (Part 1) Correction from previous lesson: Thedu’aarecited between the two prostrations is recommended(mustahab)and not obligatory(waajib). The wording of thetashahud, thesalaatul ibraaheemiyaand the authenticdu’aa after them. The most correct…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 22
Chapter 22 – What has been mentioned regarding the protectiveness of al-Mustafa ﷺ of tawheed and his blockading every path leading to shirk. 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 05:22 – The 1st evidence…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 50
Lesson 50 – The obligations of salaah. They are sayings and actions which are below the pillars in rank and can thus be compensated with two prostrations of forgetfulness if they forgotten. They are eight:…
Ramadan Sittings – 25
Sitting #25 – Concluding the month. What to do before and on the day of Eid. Continuing worship after Ramadan. Date: 11/05/2021
Ramadan Sittings – 24
Sitting #24 – Repentance. The Quran and Sunnah order and encourage the servant to frequently repent to Allah. A warning to repent immediately and not to persist on sins. The five conditions of a sincere…
Ramadan Sittings – 23
Sitting #23 – Zakatul Fitr. Its ruling. Its wisdoms. How it should be given. How much should be given. When it becomes obligatory. When it should be given. The place it should be given. The…
Ramadan Sittings – 22
Sitting #22 – Reasons for entering the Hellfire. There are reasons for entering the Hellfire which Allah made clear so that we can avoid them. Some of these are: To associate partners with Allah (shirk)….
Ramadan Sittings – 21
Sitting #21 – From the descriptions of the Hellfire (we seek refuge in Allah from it). Allah warned us of the Hellfire as a mercy to us so that we may fear Him and be…
Ramadan Sittings – 20
Sitting #20 – From the descriptions of the people of Paradise (may Allah through His generosity make us from them). The description of the people of Paradise as per Surat aal-Imran [133-135] The righteous (mutaqoon)….
Ramadan Sittings – 19
Sitting #19 – From the descriptions of Paradise (may Allah make us from its inhabitants). In Paradise there is what no eye has ever seen, nor what any ear has ever heard, nor what has…
Ramadan Sittings – 18
Sitting #18 – Striving in the last ten nights and Laylatul Qadr. The virtues of Laylatul Qadr as mentioned in Surat al-Qadr. Laylatul Qadr is in Ramadan, in the last ten nights. It is more…
Ramadan Sittings – 17
Sitting #17 – The virtues of the last ten days of Ramadan. That the last ten days of Ramadan have khasaa’is (special features), from them: That the Prophet ﷺ would exert himself in worship in…
Ramadan Sittings – 16
Sitting #16 – The recipients of Zakaah. They are divided into eight categories as perayah60 of Surat al-Tawba. The poor The needy. Those employed for it. The ones whose hearts are to be one over….
Ramadan Sittings – 15
Sitting #15 – The Zakaah. The obligation of zakaah is established in the Quran, Sunnah and ijmaa’ (consensus). Zakaah is obligatory on four things: That which emerges from the earth (crops). Cattle (specifically camels, cows,…
Ramadan Sittings – 14
Sitting #14 – The conditions of the invalidators of the fast, what does not invalidate the fast and what is permissible for the fasting person to do. The invalidators do not invalidate the fast unless…
Ramadan Sittings – 13
Sitting #13 – From the invalidators of the fast. They are seven: Sexual relations. Release of sperm (by choice). Food and drink What acts in the place of food and drink (blood transfusion, nutritional injections)….
Ramadan Sittings – 12
Sitting #12 – From the etiquettes of reciting the Quran. To recite purely for the sake of Allah. To recite with an attentive heart. To recite while preferably being in a state of purity. To…
Ramadan Sittings – 11
Sitting #11 – The second type of Quran recitation. It is to believe in everything it contains, to follow its commandments and refrain from its prohibitions. This is the main reason why Allah sent down…
Ramadan Sittings – 10
Sitting #10 – From the recommended etiquettes of fasting. To partake in the suhoor (pre-dawn meal). To hasten theiftaar(breaking the fast). To increase good deeds in general (reading Quran,dhikr, du’aaetc.) To appreciate and thank Allah…
Ramadan Sittings – 9
Sitting #9 – From the mandatory etiquettes of fasting. That the servant maintains and upholds all the obligations Allah has prescribed. From that is the establishment of the five daily prayers in congregation. That the…
Ramadan Sittings – 8
Sitting #8 – The wisdoms of fasting. Allah is al-Hakeem (The Most Wise). Everything He created and legislated has a profound wisdom. From the wisdoms of fasting. It is first and foremost an act of…
Ramadan Sittings – 7
Sitting #7 – The categories of people in fasting (Part 3 of 3) 8. The menstruating woman. 9. The pregnant or breastfeeding mother. 10. A person who must rescue someone else’s life, or the mujahid….
Ramadan Sittings – 6
Sitting #6 – The categories of people in fasting (Part 2 of 3) 6. The traveler. 7. The sick. Date: 19/04/2021
Ramadan Sittings – 5
Sitting #5 – The categories of people in fasting (Part 1 of 3) 1. The Muslim of age, sane, able, resident, free from any impediments. 2. The children. 3. The insane. 4. The senile. 5….
Ramadan Sittings – 4
Sitting #4 – The virtues of reciting the Quran and its types. The recitation of the Quran is of two types. The evidences mentioning the virtues of reciting the Quran in general. The evidences mentioning…
Ramadan Sittings – 3
Sitting #3 – The Rulings of Qiyaam in Ramadan. The night prayer is the best prayer after the five obligatory prayers. The different ways thatqiyaam and witr can be prayed. The best way to prayqiyaam…
Ramadan Sittings – 2
Sitting #2 – The Ruling of fasting Ramadan. Fasting Ramadan is a pillar of the five pillars of Islam. It’s obligation is established in the Quran, Sunnah andijmaa’ (consensus). The obligation of fasting went through…
Ramadan Sittings – 1
Sitting #1 – The virtues of fasting. 1. It was prescribed upon all the nations. 2. It is a cause of forgiveness and expiation of sins. 3. It’s reward is not restricted to a certain…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 21
Chapter 21 – What has been mentioned regarding the exaggeration of the graves of the righteous tends them to become idols worshipped besides Allah. 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 04:30 – The 1st…
Tafseer – 79 – Surat al-Zalzalah (2)
Lesson 79 – Tafseer Surat al-Zalzalah – Fromayah 6 to 8. Lesson Date: 09/04/2021
Tafseer – 78 – Surat al-Zalzalah (1)
Lesson 78 – Tafseer Surat al-Zalzalah – Fromayah 1 to 5. Lesson Date: 02/04/2021
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 20
Chapter 20 – What has been mentioned regarding the condemnation of the one who worships Allah at the grave of a righteous man. How then would it be if he were to worship the man?!…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 49
Lesson 49 – The pillars of salaah – (Part 3) Continuation of the explanation of the fourteen pillars ofsalaat. 6. Sujood (prostration) on the seven limbs. 7. Rising from sujood. 8. Sitting in between the…
Tafseer – 77 – Surat al-Bayyinah (2)
Lesson 77 – Tafseer Surat al-Bayyinah – Fromayah 5 to 8. Lesson Date: 19/03/2021
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 48
Lesson 48 – The pillars of salaah – (Part 2) Continuation of the explanation of the fourteen pillars of salaat. 3. Reciting surat al-Faatiha. 4. Rukoo’ (bowing). 5. Standing up afterrukoo’. Lesson Date: 18/03/2021
Tafseer – 76 – Surat al-Bayyinah (1)
Lesson 76 – Tafseer Surat al-Bayyinah – Fromayah 1 to 4. Lesson Date: 12/03/2021
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 19
Chapter 19 – Excessive reverence of the righteous is the root cause of disbelief in mankind and their deviation from the true religion. 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 06:30 – The 1st evidence…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 47
Lesson 47 – The pillars of salaah – (Part 1) Thearkaan (pillars) of salaah are like the pillars and foundations of a house. Without them, the house would collapse. Similarly, without the pillars ofsalaah,it is…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 46
Lesson 46 – The conditions of salaah(prayer) – Part 3 Explanation of the nine conditions. 6. Covering of the awra. 7. Correct timing. 8. Facing theqiblah. 9. The intention. Lesson Date: 25/02/2021
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 18
Chapter 18 – Allah guides whom He wills. 00:00 – Chapter title – Surat al-Qasas – ayah 56. 10:12 – The 2nd evidence – the hadith of al-Musaiyab. 17:39 – The important issues (masaa’il) of…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 45
Lesson 45 – The conditions of salaah(prayer) – Part 2 Explanation of the nine conditions. 1. Islam. 2. Sanity 3. Discernment 4. Removal of the ritual impurity (hadath). 5. Removal of general impurity (najasah). Lesson…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 17
Chapter 17 – The intercession 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 03:55 – The 1st evidence from Surat al-An’am – ayah 51. 09:52 – The 2nd evidence from Surat al-Zumar – ayah 44. 10:33…
Tafseer – 74 – Surat al-Alaq (4)
Lesson 74 – Tafseer Surat al-Alaq – Fromayah 13 to 19. Lesson Date: 25/12/2020
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 16
Chapter 16 – The angels duly fear and obey Allah. 00:00 – Chapter title – Surat Saba – ayah 23. 08:40 – The 2nd evidence – the hadith of Abu Huraira. 19:10 – The 3rd…
Tafseer – 73 – Surat al-Alaq (3)
Lesson 73 – Tafseer Surat al-Alaq – Fromayah 6 to 12. Lesson Date: 18/12/2020
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 44
Lesson 44 – The conditions of salaah (prayer) – Part 1 The salaah is the greatest pillar of Islam after the shahadatayn. Whoever preserves their salaah has preserved their deen and whoever neglects it, has…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 43
Lesson 43 – The categories ofshirk– Part 11 The easiest classification and sub-classification of shirkis into: Majorshirk.Apparent (such as making audible du’aa to the dead). Hidden (such as the pure riyaa of the hypocrites). Minor…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 15
Chapter 15 – The created one cannot be an object of worship. 00:00 – Chapter title – Surat al-‘Araaf – ayah 191-192. 07:06 – The 2nd evidence from Surat Fatir – ayah 13-14. 12:55 –…
Tafseer – 72 – Surat al-Alaq (2)
Lesson 72 – Tafseer Surat al-Alaq – Fromayah 1 to 5. Lesson Date: 04/12/2020
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 42
Lesson 42 – The categories ofshirk– Part 10 The ruling of minorshirk– it does not necessitate apostacy, nor does it necessitate eternal punishment in the Hellfire. The third category ofshirk – the hidden shirk (khafiyy)….
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 14
Chapter 14 – From the acts of shirk is to seek help in other than Allah or to invoke other than Him 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 07:35 – The 1st evidence from…
Tafseer – 71 – Surat al-Alaq (1)
Lesson 71 – Tafseer Surat al-Alaq – Introduction Lesson Date: 27/11/2020
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 41
Lesson 41 – The categories ofshirk– Part 9 Evidences for the examples of minor shirk: To show off(riyaa’)in some acts of worship – the hadith of Mahmoud ibn Labeed. To swear by other than Allah…
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 40
Lesson 40 – The categories ofshirk– Part 8 Examples of minorshirk: To show off (riyaa’) in some acts of worship. To swear by other than Allah. To say things like:‘What Allah wills and what you…
Explanation of Kitaab al-Tawheed – Chapter 13
Chapter 13 – From the acts of shirk is to seek refuge in other than Allah. 00:00 – Explanation of the chapter title. 06:56 – The 1st evidence from Surat al-Jinn – ayah 6. 12:16…
Tafseer – 69 – Surat al-Sharh (2)
Lesson 69 – Tafseer Surat al-Sharh – Fromayah 5 to 8. Lesson Date: 06/11/2020
Important Lessons for Every Muslim – 39
Lesson 39 – The categories ofshirk– Part 7 Definition of minor shirk: What has been mentioned in the texts of the Quran and Sunnah as being shirk, but does not reach the degree of major…
Tafseer – 68 – Surat al-Sharh (1)
Lesson 68 – Tafseer Surat al-Sharh – From ayah 1 to 4. Lesson Date: 30/10/2020