“You open the books of Imam Ghazali and your basking in the favours of Allah” says Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa, while introducing Imam Ghazali and the book Breaking the Two Desires from his work Ihya Ulum Al-Din. Shaykh Ibrahim emphasizes the importance of the books of Imam Ghazali by relating insightful dreams people have had with the Imam in them […]
In this powerful talk, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin highlights some examples of loving the Messenger ﷺ from the companions and early predecessor of Islam (the salaf). He explains that this love should translate into giving victory to the way (sunna) of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) by being concerned for the guidance of humanity […]
Mona Rahman on the consequences of entering mosques through a side entrance and disappearing from sight, especially if you’ve got boys in tow. I’m going to just come out and say this. En route home from a soccer festival we stopped at a masjid. Alhamdulillah the masjid was open. We went to pray, my dad, my sons […]
Put the First–Allah Most High–first in life, concerns, and striving, reminds Shaykh Faraz Rabbani in this Friday sermon. This is a central meaning of the takbir–when we say “Allah is Most Great,” it should be out of a realization and renewal of commitment to put Him first in our lives. This Friday sermon (khutba) was delivered […]
The stories told by and of the Messengers of Allah are not for mere entertainment and neither are the rituals Muslims perform as part of their religious practice. Each one is pregnant with meaning as Ustadh Salim Mauladdawila explains. Of the recorded events in the lives of the prophets, one of the most historically significant is […]
In this Eid al-Adha sermon (khutba) Shaykh Faid reminds us of the virtues of the days of Eid. He calls us to celebrate the meanings of faith and what is entailed by faith. Shaykh Faid highlights some key lessons from the story of Prophets Ibrahim and Ismael and their great sacrifice. This Eid al-Adha khutba […]
Get some much needed Soul Food , and spiritual nourishment with Ustadh Amjad Tarsin in this richly packed workshop on 10 practical steps to connect your heart to Allah. Foundationally rooted in the Hadith Jibrli, Ustadh Amjad delineates the 3 dimensions of religion and ushers us into the spiritual path of seeking and connecting with […]
Shaykh Sulayman Van Ael invites the audience on a crucial reflection on the nature of our relationship with Allah; the Owner, Creator and Sustainer of all that exists. Do you realise that when you woke up today you were returning to your Lord? That every breath and every moment brings you closer to your true […]
How can we foster an ‘English Islam’? In this presentation given at the ‘Very English Islam’ garden party at Woking Peace Garden, September 2016, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad (Dr Timothy Winter) of Cambridge University examines the shared traditions between Englishness and Islam. Read on the British Future website.
“They are not our teachers” said Omar Mukhtar, the leader of Libyan Mujahideen, when asked why he would not avenge the way Muslims had been treated by the Italian Colonists. His declaration demonstrated a deep understanding of the way of the Prophet ﷺ. In this video, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin uses this example and others from the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to show how […]
