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Welcome to Lesson 2 of our comprehensive explanation of Surah Al-Fatihah, drawing from the profound insights of the esteemed scholar, Sheikh Hammad al-Ansari. Surah Al-Fatihah is the greatest obligation upon every Muslim, yet so many recite it daily without grasping its true depth. In this episode, we explore why having multiple names indicates the extreme nobility of this Surah. We break down the meanings behind its titles—including Al-Fatihah (The Opener), As-Sab' al-Mathani (The Seven Oft-Repeated), and Ash-Shafiyah (The Cure). We also dive into the rich scholarly discussions surrounding its revelation. Was it revealed in Makkah or Madinah? Is the Basmalah actually the first verse of the Surah? Tune in to uncover the strongest scholarly opinions backed by Quranic evidence and Hadith Qudsi. What You'll Learn in This Lesson: Why understanding Al-Fatihah is an absolute obligation for your Salah. The profound meanings behind the various names of the Surah. Clear evidence proving whether it was revealed in Makkah or Madinah. The scholarly debate regarding the Basmalah and the Hadith Qudsi that solves it.

Explanation of Shaykh Hammaad al-Ansaari (rahimahullah), taught by Shaykh Abu Hafsah Kashiff Khan - The importance of time - The importance and virtues of the Prayer - Why is only 10% of some people’s prayer accepted? - Why was this Surah chosen? - Why was this particular explanation chosen? Streamed LIVE at The Salafi Centre of Manchester on 26/4/26

Hadith 26 of Jawaamiul Akhbaar by Imaam Ibn Sa'dee with commentary by Shaykh Ubayd Al-Jaabiree. Taught by Ustaadh Hilal in Manchester on 18/4/26

Selected Ahadeeth on Ramadhaan and Fasting Part 1 - Ustaadh Abdul Hakeem MItchell حفظه الله by Learn About Islam

Selected Ahadeeth on Ramadhaan and Fasting Part 2 - Ustaadh Abdul Hakeem MItchell حفظه الله by Learn About Islam

Whoever Conceals the Faults of a Muslim, Allah Will Conceal His Faults on the Day of Resurrection — Ustādh Abu ’Ināyah Seif • Explanation of the hadith: “Whoever conceals the faults of a Muslim, Allah will conceal his faults in this world and the Hereafter.” • Our desperate need for the concealment of Allah in both the dunya and the akhirah • The reality of the Day of Resurrection when all hidden secrets will be exposed • Tafsīr of the verse: “The Day when all secrets will be examined” (86:9) • Statement of Imām as-Sa‘dī on hearts being exposed and deeds appearing on faces • Du‘ā of Ibrāhīm عليه السلام: “Do not disgrace me on the Day they are resurrected” • The private questioning of the believer by Allah and His forgiveness of concealed sins • Contrast between how believers and disbelievers will be exposed on the Day of Judgment • From the greatest means of gaining Allah’s concealment: concealing the faults of others • Severe warning against searching for and exposing people’s faults • Hadith: Whoever seeks out others’ faults, Allah will expose his—even in his own home • The honour of a believer is more sacred to Allah than the Ka‘bah • The sanctity of Muslim blood, wealth, and honour • Warning against slander, backbiting, and accusing innocent believers • Lessons from the slander of ‘Ā’ishah رضي الله عنها (ḥadīth al-ifk) • Hadith: Lying about a believer leads to punishment in Hell until one retracts it • The worst form of ribā: attacking a Muslim’s honour unjustly • Forgetting one’s own faults while obsessing over others’ mistakes • Ibn al-Qayyim’s example of people who ignore good and only cling to faults • Virtue of defending a Muslim’s honour • Hadith: Whoever defends his brother’s honour, Allah will protect his face from the Fire • Examples of the Companions defending one another’s honour • Condemnation of exposing one’s own sins publicly • Difference between how believers and corrupt people view their sins • A sin that humbles a servant may lead him to Paradise • A good deed that leads to arrogance may lead a servant to Hell • Signs that Allah wants good for a servant: – Forgetting one’s good deeds – Always remembering and fearing one’s sins • Final reminder to conceal one another’s faults and fear exposure before Allah

‎𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐚𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 Based on Shaykh Al-Allaamah Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen's explanation of Aqeedatul Waasitiyyah - Mankind were upon moderation and balance until the devils altered the religion - There will not be a group amongst my ummah who will remain upon the truth, neither those who oppose them, nor those who desert them will harm them. - The people of sunnah are the ones who carry the way of moderation. - Shaykhul Islaam: "Ahlu sunnah are balanced and in moderation amongst the creeds (sects within the religion), just as Islam is in moderation between the different religions" - Examples showing how Islam is the balanced and moderate religion among the religions - Examples showing how Ahlu Sunnah are the moderate and balanced group within Islam Streamed LIVE on LearnAboutIslam Radio on 10/1/26 and Recorded at the Salafi Centre of Manchester

The Prophet Eesa - Tafseer of Surah Maryam by Shaykh Dr Abdulilah Lahmami The lecture covered the following topics: - The importance of the remembrance of Allah in our daily lives- Virtues of Seeking Forgiveness and Sitting for Dhikr after the obligatory prayer - Characteristics of looking after the needy, being gentle and welcoming to the strangers, looking after the widows etc - The meaning of "I am a Servant of Allah" - The characteristics of Eesa - as explained by Imaam Ibn Saadi - The innovated actions in Christianity today regarding Christmas - Beautiful reminders with ahaadeeth and examples from the scholars throughout about good manners, tawheed, the salaah and dhikr & a beneficial Q&A Recorded at the Salafi Centre of Manchester and Streamed LIVE on 20/12/25

Lesson 52 of Sharh as-Sunnah of Barbahaaree - with the explanations of Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan and Shaykh Rabee ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee Delivered by Ustaadh Abdulhakim Mitchell, graduate of the Islamic University of Madinah, at the Salafi Centre of Manchester Points covered: - Children do feel pain (contrary to the believe of some extreme khawaarij) - Small innovations can (often) lead to bigger innovations - The beliefs of the khawaarij regarding sin - Believers enter Jannah by the virtue and mercy of Allah (not just because of the amount of good deeds). - Punishment in hell-fire is only in accordance to once sin and more Streamed LIVE on 11/10/25 on LearnAboutIslam Radio at the Salafi Centre of Manchester

A powerful reminder delivered by Ustaadh Abu Inaayah Saif at Masjid Abi Hurairah in Stoke on 14/9/25

Lecture delivered by Shaykh 'Abdulilah Lahmami (حفظه الله) on the importance of Tarbiyah & Tasfiyah (Purification & Cultivation)

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11 - Imam Sadi’s explanation of Jawaami’ Al-Akhbaar | Abu Abdir-Rahmān Hilāl - Manchester Explanation of Shaykh Ubayd al-jaabiree Taught by ‎Ustādh Abu Abdir-Rahmān Hilāl حفظه الله 𝗛𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟭: 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗹-𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗵 Narrated by ʿAʾishah (رضي الله عنها) who said: The Messenger of Allāh (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: “Ten things are from the fiṭrah [natural disposition and inclination of man]: Cutting the moustache, allowing one’s beard to grow, using the siwāk [to clean one’s teeth], washing one’s nose with water, clipping one’s nails, cleaning the knuckles, plucking the hairs of the armpit, shaving off the pubic hair, and Istinjāʾ cleaning oneself [after answering the call of nature].” The narrator said: “I forgot the tenth one except that it may be ‘washing one’s mouth with water.’” Narrated by Muslim Source: https://www.troid.org/the-ten-articles-of-fitrah/ Live at the Salafi Centre of Manchester on 2/8/25

10 - Imam Sadi’s explanation of Jawaami’ Al-Akhbaar | Abu Abdir-Rahmān Hilāl - Manchester Explanation of Shaykh Ubayd al-jaabiree Abū Hurayrah (raḍī Allāhu ʿanhu) said: Rasūlullah (ﷺ) said: Allāh does not accept the Prayer of anyone of you who has nullified his purification until he makes wuḍū. Narrated by Bukhari & Muslim Live at the Salafi Centre of Manchester on 2/8/25

- Khawarij - Shaykh Ahmed defence of Shaykh Rabi'

- Bidʿah of al-Muwāzanah - The people of innnovation who hide amongst people of Hadith; how to escape this?

- Clarity when making tabdi'

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08 - Imam Sadi’s explanation of Jawaami’ Al-Akhbaar | Ustādh Abu Abdir-Rahmān Hilāl | Manchester by Learn About Islam

05 - Precise Verdicts Regarding Deviant Methodologies | Ustadh Abdul Hakeem Mitchell by Learn About Islam

Telelink at the Salafi Centre of Manchester with Shaykh Mustafa Mabram - What is the status of the scholars in Islam? - Why do the scholars say that knowledge is more beneficial than food? - What are the virtues of the Scholars? - Allah mentioned the scholars as those testifying alongside Himself that None has the right to be worshipped but Him. - What are the benefits mentioned by Ibn Qayyim about this verse? - What are the benefits from the verse - "Allah raises those who believe among you, and those with knowledge by levels" - Allah will raise some people with knowledge and debase others - Many more benefits from verses from the Qur'an explaining the virtues of the scholars. - How can you benefit and gain knowledge these days? - Brief advice to the one who is able to travel for knowledge Recorded at the Salafi Centre of Manchester on 19/7/25. Translated by Ustaadh Abu Ukkashah Abdul-Hakim

LIVE telelink with Shaykh Saalim Baamihriz from Riyadh (Saudi Arabia). Translated LIVE by Ustaadh Abu Ukkaashah at the Salafi Centre of Manchester on 19/7/25

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16- Umadatul Fiqh : The Book of Marriage | Manchester | Abdul Hakeem MItchell by Learn About Islam

Shaykh Abu Khadeejah delivers a powerful reminder at Masjid Abi Hurairah entitled: When Will the Aid of Allah Come? At the Summer Mini Conference At Masjid Abi Hurairah in Stoke on 22/6/25

Ustaadh Abu Humayd delivers a excellent reminder at Masjid Abi Hurairah entitled: Say to those who disbelieve You will be defeated (3:12) At the Summer Mini Conference “When will the Aid of Allaah come ?” At Masjid Abi Hurairah in Stoke on 22/6/25

Dr Shaykh Abdulilah Lahmami delivers a powerful lecture at Masjid Abi Hurairah entitled: ….And you will be superior (in victory) if you are indeed (true) believers. [3:139] At the Summer Mini Conference “When will the Aid of Allaah come ?” At Masjid Abi Hurairah in Stoke on 22/6/25

Islam Is The Sunnah and The Sunnah Is Islam: One Is Not Established Except With The Other - Shaykh Abu Khadeejah • Virtues of Imām al-Barbahārī and his foundational book Sharḥ al-Sunnah • Emphasis on adhering to Islām and the Sunnah, with a warning against altering the religion — whether by adding to it or taking away from it • Reminder of the importance of unity and recognising Allāh’s favour: “And remember Allāh’s Favour on you—for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together…” (Surah Āl-ʿImrān 3:103) • The importance of following the Sunnah and not attaching oneself to individuals or scholars, regardless of their status — except the Prophet ﷺ • The understanding of the companions of Allāh’s Messenger ﷺ is the only understanding that carries weight and authority in the religion • Ibn Masʿūd (radiyallāhu ʿanhu) said: Follow the Āthār and do not innovate, for indeed you have been sufficed.” • The famous narration of Muḥammad Ibn Sīrīn: They never used to ask about the chain of narration. But when the fitnah occurred, we started to ask: ‘Name us your men.’” A foundational principle highlighting the importance of verifying sources, especially in times of trial and confusion • How the companions resolved disputes — by referring back to the Qur’ān and Sunnah, as stated in the verse: “And if you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allāh and His Messenger, if you believe in Allāh and the Last Day.” (Surah al-Nisā’ 4:59 ) • The advice of the Prophet ﷺ regarding times of confusion: To return affairs back to the beginning — to the era and understanding of the companions of the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ

• Started with the virtues of ʿAbdullāh Ibn Masʿūd (رضي الله عنه) • Covered the narration of Abū Mūsā al-Ashʿarī and Ibn Masʿūd: — “How many people intend good but never reach it” • Highlighted evidence from the Qur’ān and Sunnah showing the completeness of the religion — no need for additions “This day I have perfected for you your religion…” (Sūrah al-Mā’idah 5:3)’ • Virtues of the Khulafā’ al-Rāshidīn (the four rightly guided caliphs) • Importance of clinging to the understanding of the Salaf al-Ṣāliḥīn • Tafsīr Ibn Kathīr on the verse: — “This is My straight path, so follow it” (al-Anʿām 6:153) • Hadith of the 73 sects and its variations and its different chains - Linked with Ibn Masʿūd’s narration: “The Jamāʿah is what conforms with the truth, even if you are alone” • Danger of bid'ah (innovation) and how it is more severe than committing major sins - to the exent that the Prophet ﷺ warned against it even before it appeared. • The importance of Tawheed and the precise wording found in the sunnah and the Quran. Example, Surah Maryam ayah 65 "Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them, so worship Him (Alone) and be constant and patient in His worship. Do you know of any who is similar to Him?" • How this verse beautifully encompasses all three categories of Tawḥīd: 1. Tawḥīd al-Rubūbiyyah – “Lord of the heavens and the earth, and all that is between them…” 2. Tawḥīd al-Ulūhiyyah – “so worship Him (Alone)…” 3. Tawḥīd al-Asmā’ wa’l-Ṣifāt – “Do you know of any who is similar to Him?” (denial of likeness to His names or attributes) • Shaykh ʿAbdullāh Lahmāmī (ḥafiẓahullāh) concluded the lesson by mentioning 20 characteristics that distinguish the people of Sunnah from the groups of misguidance.

The Jamaa'ah is that which conforms to the truth - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - The original text of the Hadith - Importance of enjoining the good and forbidding the evil and use the tongue in good. - Evidence from the Qur'an that those upon the truth are small in number - Examples from the prophets such as Nuh and Ibrahim who had few followers - Who are the Jamaa'ah? - Examples from the Salaf - The importance of implementation of the Salafi Dawah - Advice from Imaam ibn Qayyim and Imaam Ibn Baaz Recorded at the Islam is Sunnah Conference at the Salafi Centre of Manchester June 2025

Foundations of Salafi Manhaj Neither Extremism nor Neglect - Shaykh Abu Iyaad - About the author of the book - Shaykh Abdussalaam Burjis - The ways and means deviated sects use to spread their innovations, such as secrecy, pretending to be close to some major scholars, having ta'assub etc.. - First principle - to concern oneself with seeking knowledge - Second Foundation - Having eagerness and zeal to apply this knowledge - Third Foundation - Calling to Allah up on knowledge - Fourth Foundation - To be concerned with the Aqeedah of the Salaf in terms of knowledge, action and teaching it. The remaining principles will be covered in Bradford. Recorded at the Islam is Sunnah Conference in Manchester June 2025

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- Refutation to those who use disparaging names against the Salafiyoon - The deviance of the Islamic Brotherhood and their likes

- Is speaking against ruler on pulpit from the Book and Sunnah - Is criticism of one who has erred in manhaj (methodology) considered backbiting?

- Is there such a thing called old Salafiyah and new Salafiyah? Or is it one? - Is it from methodology of Salaf to mention good and bad points when in process of advising? - al-Muwazanat

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- Brief biography of the author - What is manhaj? - What is Salafiyyah and who is their leader?

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