This is the sixth in a series of articles on the key principles of dealing with conflict in accordance with the guidance of Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) from the seminar The Prophetic Principles of Conflict Resolution. We will have problems when there is no mercy. If we want to […]

This is the fifth in a series of articles on the key principles of dealing with conflict in accordance with the guidance of Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) from the seminar The Prophetic Principles of Conflict Resolution. One of the most important problems that we have, that requires us to […]

This is the fourth in a series of articles on the key principles of dealing with conflict in accordance with the guidance of Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) from the seminar The Prophetic Principles of Conflict Resolution. Allah says: لَقَدْ مَنَّ ٱللَّهُ عَلَى ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ إِذْ بَعَثَ فِيهِمْ رَسُولًۭا مِّنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ […]

This is the third in a series of articles on the key principles of dealing with conflict in accordance with the guidance of Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) from the seminar The Prophetic Principles of Conflict Resolution. There are four fundamental questions in life. What? Why? How and when? Logically, […]

This is the second in a series of articles on the key principles of dealing with conflict in accordance with the guidance of Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) from the seminar The Prophetic Principles of Conflict Resolution. We do not control our emotions. Allah says: وَأَنَّهُۥ هُوَ أَضۡحَكَ وَأَبۡكَىٰ “And […]

This is the first in a series of articles on the key principles of dealing with conflict in accordance with the guidance of Allah and His Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) from the seminar The Prophetic Principles of Conflict Resolution. Allah has created us differently and that is just part of being created. […]

In this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said calls us to make the most of what is left of Ramadan. He provides key advice on how to engage in worship that impacts and reflects on us positively. The impactful and fruitful worship he discusses rectifies our character and lasts beyond Ramadan. Shaykh Faid gives multiple […]

* Courtesy of The Nur  Shaykh Faid reminds us that guidance is the greatest achievement. Allah teaches us through the Quran what to ask him, how to ask him and when to ask him. Focusing on what to ask him, Allah teaches us to ask him for guidance.

Jumuah Khutbah delivered by Shaykh Faid in North London on the theme of a verse from Surah Baqarah:281 “Be conscious and be aware the day you will be returned to Allah, and everyone will be rewarded or accounted for everything that they have done, and no one will be oppressed on that very day.”

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said calls the believers to realize the real wrongdoing, is in not repenting and turning to Allah when one errs. He also defines what repentance is. Shaykh Faid goes on to emphasize that Allah is always watching and that we should be heedful of that. He also explains the […]

By Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said Ramadan is a month of khayr (blessings), and Allah (Most High) chose it as the month of the Quran. He chose a special form of ibada, fasting, for it, which is one of the pillars of Islam. As Allah (Most High) says, “O you who have believed, decreed upon you […]

In this fifth part of the series A Day in Madina by Shaykh Faid, he begins by describing the morning of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). He begins with how there is no guidance but the guidance of Allah Most High. There is nothing greater than learning about the Messenger of […]

In this third part of the series A Day in Madina by Shaykh Faid, he begins by describing the night in Madina. When Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) came to Madina, he changed everything. This included the culture and people’s attitude toward one another. The people’s understandings and perspective changed. The Prophet […]

Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said begins this podcast by reminding the believers of the great blessing of the light of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). One should be thankful for the sending of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) began his […]

Through the Hijra (migration) Allah supported the prophetic message. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) called people to Allah because he loved them and wanted good for them. The people didn’t appreciate it. This rejection of the prophetic message was one of the causes to make hijra (migration). When the command came down […]

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said continues speaking on the Hijra (migration) of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). During the Hijra people suffered a lot. Making Hijra is the way of the prophets. Many companions suffered in Makka after living a very comfortable lifestyle prior to accepting Islam. Allah opens doors […]

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said begins a new series titled: “ Retracing the Hijra”. He begins by explaining how the Hijri calendar began. The Muslims had a new era of goodness after the hijra (migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) from Mecca to Madina). Madina became a city of […]

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said discusses the virtues of Madina and and takes us back to how life was in this noble city. Madina was a city that accepted the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and guidance and light from Allah Most High that the Prophet came with. Allah choose […]

In this podcast, Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said begins by reminding us that many people saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) but didn’t see the light of prophethood within him. Many people praised  Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) but didn’t see this light. He (peace and blessings be […]

In this podcast Shaykh Faid reminds us of shukr (gratitude) , and what it means to be included amongst the grateful. One of the greatest attributes one can have is gratitude. Being grateful is not easy. Allah Most High calls Himself al-Shakur. The foundation of gratitude is knowledge. It is a great blessing for the […]

Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said starts the khutba by explaining how the battle of Badr was a blessing. He goes on to explain how prophetic practice is guidance. The greatest blessing is deen, which is how we implant the teaching of the Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him). The battle of Badr has […]

Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said begins by explaining the name of Allah as-Sabur. Sabr (patience) is the highest of strength and ability. Sabr is at the beginning of the test. Sabr is mentioned over 90 times in the Qur’an. The only way to submit to God is by having sabr. With Sabr one will be rewarded. […]

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said explains the different opportunities we have to attain the gifts of mercy that Allah Most High has provided us. Shaykh Faid begins by talking about the difficulties that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) and his family went through. However, through the difficulties we see a […]

In Surat al-Fatiha the believer says “Praise be to Allah, Lord of all the worlds” this is teaching us how to thank Allah. In a hadith Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) said: “Praise be to Allah, as much as the number of all created things.” “Praise be to Allah for as much […]