Heaven or Hell! Make Your Choices Carefully! - Rasheed Barbee

Here is a benefit from Rasheed Barbee (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) that should make us all seriously contemplate the reality of this life and the reality of the hereafter.  It has been extracted from a khutbah titled: A Party in Paradise and a Party in the Hellfire.

It has been digitally edited before being posted below, walhamdulillah!
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Parenting Advice - Abu Adam Jameel Finch

Several years ago, Abu Adam Jameel Finch (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) taught a book by Shaykh Saaleh al-Fawzaan (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) that has been titled: A Woman's Guide to Raising a Family.

There are so many benefits contained in these audios, that I advise you to go and listen to them.

In the second lecture in the series, he (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) carries out a review of what has been covered in the previous lesson.  Here is a breakdown of that review.

1 - Children are a Gift from Allah
2 - Children are a Beauty & Trial of This World
3 - It's a Possibility that Children Divert Parents from Obedience to Allah
4 - The Prophets & The Righteous Supplicated for Righteous Offspring
5 - There are Benefits in Raising Righteous Children
6 - Obligatory to Cultivate Our Children Upon Good Behaviour
7 - Guidance is of Two Types
8 - Rectification Begins with Yourself
9 - Men Chose an Exquisite Wife
10 - Women Chose an Exquisite Husband
11 - Mentioning the Name of Allah at the Time of Intimacy
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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A Few Benefits About Shaykh Muqbil - Abul-Hasan Malik

Here are a few benefits about Shaykh Muqbil (رحمه الله تعالى ورحمة واسعة), taken from a series of lectures delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal, in Pittsburgh by Abul-Hasan Malik (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) during a series of lectures titled: Biography of Shaykh Muqbil.

One of the blessings of Allah upon me was that He allowed me to meet Shaykh Muqbil about 6 months prior to his death in a hotel in a Makkah.  

Go listen and download those lectures, barak Allahu feekum!

1 - The Death of Shaykh Muqbil:
2 - Some of the Praises of the Ulema for Shaykh Muqbil:
3 - Examples from the Humour of Shaykh Muqbil:
4 - The Physical Description of Shaykh Muqbil:
5 - The Dress of Shaykh Muqbil:
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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I Can’t Ever Imagine What They Are Going Through! - Abu Khadeejah Abdul-Waahid

Here is a short reminder from Abu Khadeejah Abdul-Waahid (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) about making dua for those brothers and sisters being tried by the enemies of Allah and asking Him (Azza wa Jall) not to test us with the same test.
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Invest Your Wealth Correctly! Don't Chase the Wealth of the Sisters! - Hamzah Abdur-Razzaq

Here is a benefit that has been extracted from a khutbah delivered at Germantown Masjid by Hamzah Abdur-Razzaq (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) over 3 years ago, titled: We Need Our Lord Allāh to Obtain and Achieve Any Type of Success,

In it we are reminded about the importance of utilising your wealth in the best manner to earn the pleasure of Allah!

It has been digitally edited before being uploaded below, walhamdulillah!
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Q&A's in the Maldives - Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Waahid

Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Waahid (hafidhahullah Ta'ala)  went to the Maldives in December 2016, for dawah.  You can read more about that trip click here.

Recently, in a WhatsApp conversation between myself and Abu Anas Muhammad (hafidhahullah Ta'ala), who is involved with the dawah effort in the form of salafi.mv (and has been praised by Shaykh's Ubayd al-Jaabiree & Abdullah al-Bukhari (hafidhahumullah Ta'ala) for permission on my website, specifically the audios related to the lectures and questions answered by Abu Khadeejah 'Abdul-Waahid.  Walhamdulillah (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) permitted me to use the audio found on their SoundCloud account.

Here I will be posting many of those questions, that have had some form of digital remastering done to them.

Note: These recordings occurred at the end of December 2016 & the very beginning of January 2017.  You will find at the end of every clip the date it was recorded.
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1 - Our Ustadh Abu Khadeejah Advises Salafis to Co-operate with Ustadh Abu Anas Muhammad Upon Khair to Strengthen Dawah Salafiyyah
2 - Salafi Dawah is Dynamic; No other Dawah can Touch this Dawah in Terms of Ilm
3 - Refutation of the Ideological Figureheads of Jamiyyath Khalaf Hizbiyyah in the Maldives 
4 - The Tears of Ibn Baaz, when Ibn Jibreen & Salmaan al-Awdah Debated Ibn Baaz
5 - Ruling on the Innovation of Demonstrations Against the Rulers
6 - While in the Masjid the Imam gave the Mic to someone upon the Ideology of the Khawaarij should we Pray behind him?
7 - What is the Ruling for Maldivian to Fight Alongside the Coalition Against Bashar al-Asad?
8 - In what Circumstances is it Allowed to Rebel Against Bashar Al-Assad?
9 - Some claimed Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr rebelled against the Khaleefah?
10 - Some say Don't get Angry to People of Bida because they are Muslims?
11 - Is it Jihad Now?
12 - Is ISIS to be Referred to as a Country or a State?
13 - Is Revolting Against the Muslim Rulers Only with the Sword?
14 - Are those who Criticize a Ruler in Public Considered as Scholars & Shaykhs?
15 - Did Abdullah Ibn al-Zubair and the Companions Rebel Against al-Hajjaj Ibn Yousuf?
16 - What is the Current (1st Jan 2017) Situation in Syria? 
17 - To those Who Bring the Story of Aboo Baseer Radhiyallaahu Anhu to Cause Doubt in the Affair of Jihadh (Condition of the Ruler)
19 - How to Deal with Non-Salafi Students Studying in the Islamic University of Madina

20 - Can we Wear Jerseys of Non-Muslim Soccer Teams?
22 - Fatwa of Shaykh Abdullah al-Bukhari for a Maldivan Sister who is divorced from a Khariji (ISIS) in her Iddah?
23 - Reality of JamiyyathSalaf (Did Shaykh Muhammad bin Abdul-Wahhab Rebel Against the Ottomans?
24 - Can You Advise us with Regards to Taking Pictures
25 - Can we Visit the Graves of Our Beloved Ones on the Day of Eid?
26 - What is Your Advice to the Youth During this Time of ISIS (1-Jan-17) & Social Media?
27 - What is Your Advice to People whose Parents are Very Stubborn?
28 - Is it Permissible to Attend the Funeral of a Kafir?
29 - Is it Permissible to Attend a Wedding Reception of the Kuffar & the People of Desires?
30 - Are you Allowed to Pray the Jumu'ah in a Masjid where there is a Grave?
31 - Will the Angels be in a Masjid where there is a Grave?
32 - Can we Visit the Houses of the Kuffar?
33 - Did the Khawarij Demonstrate Against Uthmaan & when did Demonstrations start in this Era?
34 - Khawarij say How Can you Compare the Rulers of Today with the Rulers in the Time of the Sahabah?
35 - Advice on Speaking about & Backbiting Previous Rulers after they Step Down
36 - How to Deal with a Colleague at Work & Family who follow People of Bid'ah?
37 - Question from Philippine; Regarding a Claimant to Salafiyyah who Co-operates with Hizbis?
38 - What is the Role of a Muslim in implementing Sharia Law in These Times?
39 - If the Ruler Commands with Jihad would it Require the Approval of Parents as well?
40 - If the Ruler Rapes your Wives will you (Salafis) still be Patient?
41 - Is there a Difference of Opinion between Ibn Baaz & al-Albani Regarding Allowing Americans into the KSA?
42 - Ruling on the Prayer Times Based on Astronomical Calculations?
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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The Biography of Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi - Abul-Hasan Malik

I believe this lecture by Abul-Hasan Malik (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) was delivered during a conference held at Masjid at-Tawheed in Cardiff (UK) many years ago.  I purchased the audio on CD at the time.  

I have since converted it to MP3 and after seeking permission for its administration, I am now making it available for you to benefit from.

I have also extracted individual benefits from the lecture, which can also be found below:

Full lecture:
Extracted benefits:

1 - What we Gain from the Biographies of the Scholars
3 - The Lineage of Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi, the Mujaddid (Reformer)
4 - The Importance of Knowing One's Lineage
5 - Whom the Scholars took Knowledge from & their Respect for Each Other
6 - The Teachers of Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi
7 - The Travels of Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi’s in Seeking Knowledge
8 - During his Studies Letter came from His Mother so He went Home
9 - Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi & His Journey to Misr (Egypt), Shaam (Syria) & other Places
10 - Shaykh Abdullah Received ‘Ijazah from the Muhaddith, Shaykh Ahmad ad-Dhelawi
11 - Shaykh Rabee’ mentioning the Scholars of Hadeeth of the Past, from India
13 - Wording found in the ‘Ijazah of Shaykh Ahmad ad-Dhelawi for Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi
14 - The Chain of Narration is the Weapon of the Believers
15 - A Description of Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi & His Da’wah Efforts
16 - Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi’s Methodology of Calling to Allah
17 - Diligence of Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi’s Spreading of Knowledge
18 - The Teaching Methodology of Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi
19 - The Number of Schools Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi was Involved with Opening
20 - The Death of Shaykh Abdullah al-Qaraawi
21 - Q - Is there an Old & New Salafiyyah?
22 - Q - Do the Sects Breakdown?
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Some Points of Parenting - Abu Adam Jameel Finch

Germantown Masjid have an ongoing monthly series of lectures with Abu Adam Jameel Finch (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) titled: A Women's Guide to Raising a Family.

The lectures consist of three topics:
  • A woman guide to raising a family
  • Advice on polygny (having multiple wives)
  • Some points of parenting

At the time of this post, he (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) has delivered 12 lectures.   From these lectures I have extracted the points of parenting that have been addressed.  These are now being posted below, walhamdulillah.

As lectures are added to the series, I will continue to add the additional points covered, in shaa Allah.

1 - Children are a Gift from Allah
2 - Children are a Beauty & Trial of This World 3 - It's a Possibility that Children Divert Parents from Obedience to Allah
4 - The Prophets & The Righteous Supplicated for Righteous Offspring
5 - There are Benefits in Raising Righteous Children
6 - Obligatory to Cultivate Our Children Upon Good Behaviour
7 - Guidance is of Two Types
8 - Rectification Begins with Yourself
9 - Men Chose an Exquisite Wife
10 - Women Chose an Exquisite Husband
11 - Mentioning the Name of Allah at the Time of Intimacy
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Interact with Your Communities - Hasan as-Somali

On their YouTube channel Masjid Daar us Sunnah have a series of podcasts titled The Truth be Told Podcast.  

The fifth episode in this series was titled: EP5 | America, the Youth and Dawah via Social Media with Hasan as-Somali, Shamsi and Abu Kenzah Jamal (hafidhahumullah Ta'ala).  An extremely beneficial discussion regarding many important matters related to this subject title.

Here is a benefit from that episode, where Hasan as-Somali (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) reminds us about the importance of mixing and interacting with the community that were are a part of.
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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Wearing the Clothes of the Disbelievers & Honouring Their Names - Abu Anisa Abdul-Hakeem

Here is a benefit that Abu Anisa Abdul-Hakeem (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) mentioned during the Common Mistakes Seminar - Masjid ash-Shura - October 2021 in the lecture titled: MIstakes in Dress/Clothing. 

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) highlights about Muslims imitating of the disbelievers in their dress and honouring their names on the clothing that we wear.  He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) mentions the likes of Michael Jordan. who was a well-known gambler, and the fact that we honour him in our choice of clothing.
Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever invites to guidance will be rewarded like those who follow him in the guidance are rewarded, and that will not decrease the reward of those who have followed him." [Collected by Imām Muslim]

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