Episodes
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Do Not Look Down on any Good Deed
All good deeds, no matter how small, matter. Don't look down on them. Embrace them as an opportunity.
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From the Lives of the Righteous (3): Imam al-Shafi'i الشافعي
Gems from the teachings of the great Imam
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Are We Awake?
We live as if we are dead. We are sleeping and refuse to wake up. When will we wake up?
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From the Lives of the Righteous (2): Imam al-Shafi'i الشافعي
Lessons and reflections from the life of Imam al-Shafi'i
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From the Lives of the Righteous (1): Al-Fudayl ibn 'Iyad (107-187 H)
Inspiring wisdom from the life and teachings of the righteous. Based on the book of ibn al-Jawzi Sifat al-Safwah (صفة الصفوة)
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Islamic Manners (6)
Gentleness and Kindness are general and comprehensive Islamic principles Wedding Manners Importance of implementing Islamic manners
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Are We on the Straight Path?
Why do we ask Allah repeatedly each day to guide us to the Straight Path?
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Is it Rational to Believe in the Unseen?
Are religious stories unbelievable fables? Or is there a rational foundation to believing in what we have not seen?
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Criticism of the Hardness of the Heart by Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali ذم قسوة القلب لابن رجب الحنبلي
Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali's advice on the causes and cures of the hardness of the heart
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Islamic Manners (5)
Condolences Conversation etiquette Listening more than talking
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Islamic Manners (4)
Manners with receiving guests and visiting the sick
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Islamic Manners (3)
Manners related to parents, our teachers, and our elders.
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Islamic Manners (2)
Manners of visitation and welcoming guests Manners with young and old
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Do you feel like a Stranger?
We all like to belong to something or someone. But we cannot help but feel like strangers. Why? And what do we do about it?
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Islamic Manners (1) من أدب الإسلام
A series focusing on the development and practice of Islamic Manners. The series is based on a book by Sh. Abdul Fattah Abu Ghuddah (Islamic Manners)
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Are You Happy?
You cannot be happy with yourself until you are happy with Allah
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Pious Children from Pious Parents
The path to the piety of a child is through the piety of the parents
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Manners of Seeking Knowledge (6)
Have dignity, not arrogance Be generous, not stingy Seek while relying on Allah
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Manners of Seeking Knowledge (5)
The superiority of memorization and understanding Study and discuss what you learn with a study-mate Do not debate to win but to reach the truth The five conditions for praiseworthy speech Thank Allah for the blessing of knowledge for it to increase Learn from all (with some conditions), and…
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Living a Thankful Life
Learning how to live thankfully could change your life
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Manners of Seeking Knowledge 4
Importance of persistence and effort in seeking knowledge Avoiding distractions and luxuries
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Manners of Seeking Knowledge (3)
The six things the seeker of knowledge needs How to select your study-companions & friends Respecting Scholars and teaches Respecting books of knowledge Importance of good manners for the seeker of knowledge
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The Reality of Iman
We think we have Iman, but do we?
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Manners of Seeking Knowledge (2)
Commentary on the famous book by al-Zarnuji (d. 593 H) "Ta'lim al-Muta'allim Turuq al-Ta'allam". The necessity of the intention and patience How to select your teacher The importance of shurah
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Manners of Seeking Knowledge (1)
Commentary on the famous book by al-Zarnuji (d. 593 H) "Ta'lim al-Muta'allim Turuq al-Ta'allam". 1) Reason for writing the book 2) Priorities in seeking knowledge 3) Intended fruits 4) Types of knowledge
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The Pursuit of Excellence
How the love of Allah prompts us to pursue excellence in religious and worldly matters
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Contemporary Lessons of Ashura
Never despair in the face of mounting Fitnah and trouble Keep your identity and do not compromise it Real defeat is internal defeat Power belongs to Allah, and He gives them to the righteous.
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How to Take Advantage of The Ten Days of Dhul-Hijjah
Why are they important? What do we do in them? What do we get from them?
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Solutions (5): Having An Islamic Identity
Why is it difficult to have and maintain an Islamic identity? And why is having it worth the effort?
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Istighfar: Allah's the Most Forgiving
Why is it that we need Istighfar every day of our lives (hint: it's not just after a sin)
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Solutions (4): Loss Of Faith
Why is it that some lose all or part of their belief in God? In this lecture, we look at the core causes and better ways to understand the Creator and religion.
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Solutions (3): Raising Children
Why is raising Muslim children so challenging in the West? And what can be done about it?
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Asking for Forgiveness
Asking Allah for forgiveness is the key that brings ease into our lives and relief from distress.
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Solutions (2): Marital Discord
This is one of the most common and serious problems we have. What are the causes of marital discord? And what are the solutions?
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Solutions (1): Depression & Anxiety
Solutions to Life's Most Common Problems is a New Six-Part Series where we deal with a new problem each week trying to understand its causes and solutions.
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Free Time: A Blessing or Curse?
What we do with your free time will define who we are.
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The Spiritual Challenge After Ramadan
We face a real spiritual challenge after Ramadan. This is how to overcome it.
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Seize the Last Ten
Don't miss out on the Last Ten of Ramadan. Get motivated and ask Allah for support.
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In Ramadan: This World or Allah?
Ramadan forces us to face this eternal question: Do I love Allah more or this world?
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We Must Sacrifice in Ramadan
There can be no Ramadan without sacrifice. This is the path to Allah's pleasure.
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Let Ramadan in
You'll only get out of Ramadan as much as you're ready to put in
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Decreeing Disasters: Why Bad Things Happen and How to Face Them
The wisdom behind the awful things that happen in this life and how to process them
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Repentance
Even the Prophets of Allah asked for it! What is it? And why do we need it?
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Qadar (2): Common Misunderstandings
Why do the wicked prosper while the righteous suffer? What's the benefit of dua when Allah already destined everything?
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The Reality and Danger of Extremism
The Four Features and Common Mistakes of Extremists, from the past to the Present
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Seek what Benefits You: The Path to Ihsan
The following statement, if allowed, can change your life. "Of the Ihsan of one's faith is for them to leave what is not a concern of theirs." Hadith.
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Qadar: Common Misunderstandings
Do we have free will? Why is there evil and suffering in the world? What is the purpose of our existence?
About this show
Islamic khutbahs, lectures, and podcasts.
Hosted by
Ali Albarghouthi
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