How to secure ourselves in the holiday – Audio
The festive/holiday season sees an increase in temptation and fitnah, a time when people lose themselves, in many different ways. In a narration in Sunan Tirmidhi, a Sahabi asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) what is salvation? In response, Nabi…
Muharram & a Muslim’s mindset – Audio
The passing of time, the days, the weeks, the months and the years are all reminders for us that our time in this dunya is running out. A man's life span is like a block of ice in the hot sun outside. With the passing of each second that ice is melting away.…
Forget not Allah, before He makes you forget yourselves – Audio
Allah Ta'ala says: وَلَا تَكُونُوا كَالَّذِينَ نَسُوا اللَّهَ فَأَنسَاهُمْ أَنفُسَهُمْ ۚ أُولَٰئِكَ هُمُ الْفَاسِقُونَ 'And be not like those who forgot Allah, so He made them forget themselves. Those are the disobedient.' (Surah Hashr, Ayah: 19) Click…
The Blessed Ten days of Dhul Hijjah – Audio
From time to time, Allah Ta'ala offers us life-lines and special moments, to give us the opportunity to change our lives for the better. One of these such moments are the first ten days/nights of Dhul Hijjah. Download my lecture on this topic here.…
Having Adab for Allah and everything connected to Him – Audio
Allah Ta'ala has inspired humans to adopt good qualities. Human beings can progress in the qualities that Allah Ta'ala has instilled in them. Among these qualities is adab; to have respect/manners/etiquettes. This is something of utmost importance although…
Being proud Muslims – Audio
Dinul Islam is the complete and final religion, which we should be proud of. Allah Ta’ala says: الْيَوْمَ أَكْمَلْتُ لَكُمْ دِينَكُمْ وَأَتْمَمْتُ عَلَيْكُمْ نِعْمَتِي وَرَضِيتُ لَكُمُ الْإِسْلَامَ دِينًا Today I have perfected for you your religion and…
The importance of halal – Audio
The importance of consumption of pure and halal is increasingly leaving our lives, despite the increased contamination found in foods today. The following is a lecture I delivered on the importance of halal sustenance. Download here
How to save ourselves from the temptations of festivity – Audio
It is no secret that the year end brings with it tons of festivities. This is the most dangerous period for a believer. The temptations are on many fronts, and are all cramped into this brief period. During these days, people actually compete in how to out do…
Choosing the source of your knowledge – Audio
The preservation of our Din is actually based on the preservation of the knowledge ('ilm) of Din. If one's channel of 'ilm is tainted, his/her belief and practice will also be tainted. This audio addresses the importance of carefully selecting proper sources…
The value of Din (religion) – Audio
In every man's life, it is his Din (religion) that should reign supreme. Globally today, religion is given the 'back seat'. The importance that is suppose to be attached to one's Din, activities and responsibilities of Din is swiftly diminishing. Sadly,…
Success is attained by following the commands of Allah and adopting the Sunnah – Audio
Allah Ta'ala has created what we see and that which we cannot see. Allah Ta'ala is the only real Creator and He is the Owner of every single thing. Allah Ta'ala is also the Creator of the conditions around us too. Here is a talk that will encourage us to…
Preparation for death – Audio
It is generally understood that there can be difference of opinion in everything and anything in life but death! Since, whoever came to this world had to leave. Here is a talk which I delivered on the topic of death and the steps of preparing oneself for the…
A Muslim’s New Year – Audio
This is a talk I delivered a few Years ago in a Masjid in Long Island, New York. Download here Download a PDF version of this talk here