Avoid “Selfies” if you are Truly Sincere - Abu Ishaaq Nadeem Ahsan-Shah

This is a benefit extracted from a question titled: The Correct Manner of Performing Tawaf that was asked during a reminder that was titled: A Talk to the Visitors on 'Umrah, delivered by Abu Ishaaq Nadeem Ahsan-Shah to an 'Umrah group that had come to Makkah almost 10 years ago.

This is something that we often need to be reminded about, especially in these times that we live in.
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 Origins of 'Santa Claus' - Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

This benefit has been extracted from a must listen to lecture for those who have family or friends that partake in Christmas. Delivered by Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) at the Salafi Centre of Manchester in 2012, titled: The Pagan Origins of Christmas

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) covered amongst other things, the following points:
  • Principles of Islamic Manhaj (methodology)
  • The birthday of Jesus (Prophet Eesa)
  • The mention of Jesus in the Bible and the Qur'an
  • How the religion of Christianity was changed
  • The pagan origins of Christmas celebrations such as Christmas trees, mistletoe, carol singing etc..
  • The origins of Santa Clause
  • The ruling on saying "Merry Christmas"
  • A warning against being weak in our Manhaj
So, here is the benefit mentioned in the title, barak Allahu feekum:
AAbu 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 Ruling of Disbelief for saying ‘Merry Christmas’ - Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis

This benefit has been extracted from a lecture that must be listened to that was titled: The Pagan Origins of Christmas that I have linked below, for all those who have family or friends that partake in Christmas. Delivered by Abu Hakeem Bilal Davis (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) at the Salafi Centre of Manchester in 2012.

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) covered amongst other things, the following points:
  • Principles of Islamic Manhaj (methodology)
  • The birthday of Jesus (Prophet Eesa)
  • The mention of Jesus in the Bible and the Qur'an
  • How the religion of Christianity was changed
  • The pagan origins of Christmas celebrations such as Christmas trees, mistletoe, carol singing etc..
  • The origins of Santa Clause
  • The ruling on saying "Merry Christmas"
  • A warning against being weak in our Manhaj
So, here is the benefit mentioned in the title, barak Allahu feekum:
Go listen to another benefit that has been titled: The Origins of 'Santa Claus'

AAbu 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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Celebrate Pregnancy or After Giving Birth - Abu Khadeejah Abdul-Waahid

On the 18th of December 2022, a tele-link was delivered for Markaz Anas Ibn Malik, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia by Abu Khadeejah Abdul Waahid (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) titled: The Dangers of Celebrating Christmas and Other Non-Muslim Celebrations.  

ّI extracted the questions and posted them here, walhamdulillah.

One of those questions was: Can we celebrate pregnancy or after giving birth? And can you elaborate on what can be done in such times?

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) gave the following answer:
AAbu 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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Receiving Gifts During Birthdays, Anniversaries and Christmas - Abu Khadeejah Abdul-Waahid

On the 18th of December 2022, a tele-link was delivered for Markaz Anas Ibn Malik, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia by Abu Khadeejah Abdul Waahid (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) titled: The Dangers of Celebrating Christmas and Other Non-Muslim Celebrations.  

ّI extracted the questions and posted them here, walhamdulillah.

On of those questions was the following: Is it permissible for you to accept gifts from your non-Muslim family who announces that it is not a Christmas gift or birthday gift, yet they will likely gift it to you at the same time?

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) gave the following answer:
AAbu 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 Humility of Shaykh ‘Ubayd al-Jaabiree - Uways at-Taweel

At the end of a lecture delivered at Markaz Mu'aadh in Slough, titled: Seven Obstacles in the Path of Seeking  Knowledge some questions were asked to Uways at-Taweel (hafidhahullah Ta'ala).  

In one of them he was asked to narrate some stories about the scholars he has met.  He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) mentioned two.  Shaykh 'Ubayd al-Jaabiree (rahimahullah Ta'ala) and Shaykh Rabee' al-Madkhalee (hafidhahullah Ta'ala). 

Both were amazing benefits but this one about Shaykh 'Ubayd al-Jaabiree (rahimahullah Ta'ala).
Note: I Don’t Know What Music Sounds Like the story about Shaykh Rabee' (hafidhahullah Ta'ala).

AAbu 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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Is Listening to Audios the Same as Sitting with the People of Knowledge? - Uways at-Taweel

At the end of a lecture delivered at Markaz Mu'aadh in Slough, titled: Seven Obstacles in the Path of Seeking  Knowledge some questions were asked to Uways at-Taweel (hafidhahullah Ta'ala).  

He was asked the following question:

Is listening to audios from the scholars and the students of knowledge the same as sitting with the people of knowledge?

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) gave the following concise answer:
AAbu 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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Travelling on a Plane without a Mahram - Shaykh Arafat al-Muhammadi

Here is a question that was asked to Shaykh Arafat al-Muhammadi (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) during a reminder that was delivered in Jeddah in February of 2020.  The lecture was titled: Love for the Sake of Allah.

The question that was asked was the following: Is it permitted for a woman to travel by airplane without a mahram, as now, it is very safe?

He (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) responded with the following:
AAbu 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 Benefits from Kitab al-Fitan from Sahih al-Bukhari - Hasan as-Somali


Here is a series of 3 lessons that were delivered by Hasan as-Somali (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) during the I have Left You Upon Clear Guidance Seminar, that I previously posted.

Having listened to them, and the immense benefits they contain, I have decided to post them here as a separate posting.

They have now been digitally edited before being posted below, walhamdulillah.

May Allah keep us sincere and accept it from us, Aameen.

Lesson 1:
Lesson 2:
Lesson 3:
AAbu 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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Burn & Work, the Activities of the Hellfire - Rasheed Barbee

Here is a benefit from Rasheed Barbee (hafidhahullah Ta'ala) that reminds us about some of the activities that will have to be undertaken by the inhabitants of the hellfire, whilst being punished.  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!
Note: A previous extracted benefit: Heaven or Hell! Make Your Choices Carefully!

AAbu 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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