Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq
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al-Bukhārī Completion Ceremony 2022
January 23, 2023 14:35 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBal-Bukhārī Completion Ceremony 2022 Final speech delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 30th September 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/xnI7rT9LoIU Al Kawthar Academy hosts its al-Bukhārī completion ceremony to commemorate graduation from the seven-year intensive ʿĀlimiyyah course. Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk: - Reason for being called a 'Bukhārī' graduation - The technicality of Ṣaḥīh al-Bukhārī - Being selective about the verses o...
Giving Advice (Naṣīḥah)
January 06, 2023 15:38 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBGiving Advice (Naṣīḥah) Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 26th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/h3oujjEyuz8 We are often presented with the opportunity to give advice to others. How and when we give this advice is vital as it may be considered unsolicited by the receiving party. This topic falls under the wider meaning of "al-dīn al-naṣīḥah". Two types of advice to others are identified: solicited and unsolicited. Regarding the first type, i...
Seeking Advice (Naṣīḥah)
November 09, 2022 15:53 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBSeeking Advice (Naṣīḥah) Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 19th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/Nqh9fySBJkc We seek advice in order to help us make informed decisions. What are the qualities and characteristics we should look for when choosing someone to take advice from? A good advice giver is said to encompass the wider meaning of nasihah; including being a sincere well-wisher. He should be like the one whom one can narrate dreams to, iden...
Religion is Naṣīhah Part 2
June 14, 2022 14:33 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBReligion is Naṣīḥah Part 2 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 12th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/aXczi-glDVE The famous ḥadīth of Tamīm al-Dārī is often translated as, "Religion is advice." However, there is more to the meaning of these words than a simple translation. What exactly is 'naṣīḥah' and how can it be applied to Allāh, His Prophet ﷺ and the believers? This talk continues from the first part of the series and focuses on the latter...
Religion is Naṣīhah Part 1
March 24, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBReligion is Naṣīḥah Part 1 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th January 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/rP049YNdlQE The famous ḥadīth of Tamīm al-Dārī is often translated as, "Religion is advice." However, there is more to the meaning of these words than a simple translation. What exactly is 'naṣīḥah' and how can it be applied to Allāh, His Prophet ﷺ and the believers? This talk details the word naṣīhah beyond its common, but partial translation of...
The Prophet's ﷺ Gratitude
January 17, 2022 14:03 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThe Prophet's ﷺ Gratitude Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 4th December 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/MYUhLiZhE2I The Prophet ﷺ was a leading example when showing gratitude towards the creation and the Creator. Many du'ā uttered by the Prophet ﷺ include words of gratitude to Allāh and he would often pray excessively for those who carried out favours for him. This talk starts by establishing that it is a command of Allāh that we acknowledge Him and...
Ungrateful to the Creation: Ungrateful to the Creator
December 29, 2021 18:58 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBUngrateful to the Creation: Ungrateful to the Creator Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 6th November 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/Ba_1Gnt-ipA Gratitude is an important part of our lives which should not only be shown to the Creator, but also to the creation. Many aḥādīth emphasise the need to express gratitude towards others and how this can be done is explained in this talk. The first step is identified as expressing verbal gratitude and making d...
Gratitude Part 2
December 20, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBGratitude Part 2 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 30th October 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/HHNTt61nhwY Gratitude can be shown in every part of our daily life; from the food we eat, to the health and wealth that Allah has blessed us with. This two-part series explores a variety of blessings we should be grateful for, how to express gratitude and the dangers of ingratitude. This talk starts by emphasising our fundamental blessings such as food and...
Gratitude Part 1
December 13, 2021 12:35 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBGratitude Part 1 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th October 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/iyCUFViNH5o Gratitude can be shown in every part of our daily life; from the food we eat, to the health and wealth that Allah has blessed us with. This two-part series explores a variety of blessings we should be grateful for, how to express gratitude and the dangers of ingratitude. This talk begins with the connection between ingratitude and disbelief and ...
Five Traits of Hypocrisy - A Commentary on the Prophetic ﷺ Ḥadīth
July 08, 2021 14:18 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBFive Traits of Hypocrisy: A Commentary on the Prophetic ﷺ Ḥadīth Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 14th February 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/8btJV4hutIg Various traits of hypocrisy are understood at face value. However, many of these traits stem deeper than their outward appearance. This talk aims to explore the roots of these traits and what believers should do to avoid them. The talk starts by enumerating five traits of hypocrisy from two main ...
Traits of Hypocrisy Part 7
March 02, 2021 14:11 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBTraits of Hypocrisy Part 7/7 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 31st January 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/JyVvV8lrRXU This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them. The final part of this series lists some of the remaining traits of hypocrisy. The first of these discussed is laziness in ‘ibādah. It is explain...
Traits of Hypocrisy Part 6
February 05, 2021 14:33 - 1 hour - 101 MBTraits of Hypocrisy Part 6 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 14th January 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/fnLaAkqRdSw This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them. The sixth part of this series recaps on the traits of hypocrisy identified in verses 204-206 of Sūrat al-Baqarah; especially emphasizing the import...
Traits of Hypocrisy Part 5
January 07, 2021 14:33 - 1 hour - 90.9 MBTraits of Hypocrisy Part 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 17th January 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/XMM0jm2MZE4 This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them. The fifth part of this series covers verses 204 - 206 of Sūrat al-Baqarah. A reason for people being argumentative is identified to be from our own...
Traits of Hypocrisy Part 4
December 29, 2020 16:02 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBTraits of Hypocrisy Part 4 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 10th January 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/LGXMC9ca3k8 This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them. The fourth part of this series begins by covering verse 204 of Sūrat al-Baqarah. From this, quarrelsomeness is deduced as a trait of hypocrisy. It ...
Traits of Hypocrisy Part 3
December 22, 2020 13:16 - 1 hour - 75.6 MBTraits of Hypocrisy Part 3 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 20th December 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/iWDfgz3zUVc This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them. Continuing on the topic of hypocrisy, this talk covers verses 16-20 of Sūrat al-Baqarah. The trait of short-sightedness within the hypocrites is i...
Traits of Hypocrisy Part 2
December 07, 2020 15:20 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBTraits of Hypocrisy Part 2 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 13th December 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/uF4VnohkCKQ This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them. The talk continues on the topic of hypocrisy by covering verses 11 to 16 in Sūrat al-Baqarah. The attributes of the hypocrites in Madīnah are brou...
Traits of Hypocrisy Part 1
November 23, 2020 12:02 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBTraits of Hypocrisy Part 1 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 6th December 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/uJRY-n9eppI This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them. There are many verses in the Qurān which mention the hypocrites and their behaviours. The first verses outlined in this talk are those of Sūrat al-...
Envy: The Inferno Within Part 3
July 27, 2020 19:52 - 1 hour - 92.3 MBEnvy: The Inferno Within Part 3 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 6th March 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/gDq2fUrQS5k This three-part series details the causes, effects and how an individual can safeguard themselves from falling into the sin of envy. The third part of this series first focuses on the ill effects envy has on the envious person and his victim, as well as the incompatibility between envy and īman. A remedy for envy is then identified...
Envy: The Inferno Within Part 2
July 17, 2020 11:21 - 1 hour - 66 MBEnvy: The Inferno Within Part 2 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 28th February 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/kyTsT5K6BNE This three-part series details the causes, effects and how an individual can safeguard themselves from falling into the sin of envy. The thinking of an envious person is warped and where this thinking stems from is detailed. It is said that envy neither has any benefit in the dunyā, where it destroys individual and social peace...
Envy: The Inferno Within Part 1
July 09, 2020 13:43 - 1 hour - 84.1 MBEnvy: The Inferno Within Part 1 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 21st February 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/LjfqSVELPWQ This three-part series details the causes, effects and how an individual can safeguard themselves from falling into the sin of envy. The destructive nature of external sins is clearly understood by many, but what about the internal sins we commit? Envy is included among the internal sins and has the ability to extinguish our go...
The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 5
June 19, 2020 14:21 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBThe Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 3rd May 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/5N4PQpLQCaA Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which the Prophet ﷺ would often recite during the Friday prayers. This series details the causes of revelation for each verse as well as an in-depth anal...
The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 4
June 10, 2020 13:43 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBThe Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 4 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 5th April 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/xBJHaxdJt8k Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which the Prophet ﷺ would often recite during the Friday prayers. This series details the causes of revelation for each verse as well as an in-depth an...
The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 3
June 04, 2020 14:36 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBThe Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 3 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 22nd March 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/GtPjnEDPyG8 Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which the Prophet ﷺ would often recite during the Friday prayers. This series details the causes of revelation for each verse as well as an in-depth a...
The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 2
May 28, 2020 16:28 - 1 hour - 75 MBThe Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 2 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th March 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/iaHyMo1HNic Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which the Prophet ﷺ would often recite during the Friday prayers. This series details the causes of revelation for each verse as well as an in-depth a...
The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 1
May 21, 2020 17:03 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBThe Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 1 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 8th March 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/PrAuGwRR8J0 Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which the Prophet ﷺ would often recite during the Friday prayers. This series details the causes of revelation for each verse as well as an in-depth an...
Clutching Cinders
May 14, 2020 15:04 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBClutching Cinders Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 8th February 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/aSim2nGtSgM The Prophet ﷺ has warned us, "A time will come upon the people, during which a person who remains perseverant and steadfast on his faith will be like one who is clutching cinders." (Tirmidhi) This prophecy of the Prophet ﷺ shows the believers that a time of great fitnah will come, where holding on to one's own religion will be extremely diffic...
Concern Yourself with Yourself
May 06, 2020 13:53 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBConcern Yourself with Yourself Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 1st February 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/RbXr7nRhFZE Allāh and His Rasūl ﷺ have advised us on how to deal with the various fitnah in our lives. One of the best advises is to safeguard our tongue during times of fitnah and to concern ourselves with ourselves. It is mentioned that the ʿulamāʾ emphasized this concept and that not acting on it can potentially lead a person to committing...
Fitnah
May 01, 2020 14:30 - 1 hour - 86.3 MBFitnah Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 25th January 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/1koLszfr5Ro In Arabic the word 'fitnah' was originally used to stress-test gold in order to purify it from mixed substances. It is now commonly used to show how Allah tests a believer to see if they will be pure or turn away from His mercy. We are surrounded by tests, both major and minor; in politics, history and in our personal life. These trials have been foretold...
The Pursuit of Perfection
March 28, 2019 15:49 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBThe Pursuit of Perfection Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 16th December 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester. Video: https://youtu.be/t4uRlYBHWfw Perfectionism is a human trait. We seek to have everything perfect around us, yet we neglect the agitation and harm this causes to our mental state and spirituality. The life of the Prophet ﷺ was anything but perfect; where he was an orphan from a young age, was persecuted by his own family and suffered the loss of all his children du...
Our Duty to the Prophet ﷺ
March 13, 2019 15:45 - 1 hour - 89 MBOur Duty to the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 30th November 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/N8c0aUfzoKA Our lives are filled with relationships between various people. Many of these relationships require reciprocal behaviour for them to be long lasting and successful. Allah shares a relationship with his creation, where He promises to provide and care for them in return that they worship Him alone. Our relationship with the Prophet ...
Reverence for the Prophet ﷺ
February 28, 2019 15:32 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBReverence for the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th March 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/UXaUDLHd2sM "Verily, We have sent you (O Muhammad ﷺ) as a witness, as a bearer of glad tidings, and as a warner. In order that you (O mankind) may believe in Allah and His Messenger ﷺ, and that you assist and honour him ﷺ, and (that you) glorify (Allah's) praises morning and afternoon." [Surah 48 : Verses 8-9] Allah has instructed us to not on...
Benedictions & Salutations on the Prophet ﷺ
February 22, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBBenedictions & Salutations on the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 23rd February 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/UqBUZ4fmGD8 "Verily Allah and His angels send their benedictions upon the Prophet ﷺ. O you who believe! Send your benedictions upon him and salute him with a goodly salutation" [Surah 33 : Verse 56] Allah has instructed the believers to send salutations upon the Prophet ﷺ as he was sent with the message of Islam and will in...
The Prophet's ﷺ Love for his Companions
February 20, 2019 15:41 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThe Prophet's ﷺ Love for his Companions Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th February 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/4ltVDHjL_kA This talk shows how the Prophet ﷺ had a great impact on the Sahaba and how they loved him in return without any wealth influencing them. Given this love from the Sahaba and the Prophet’s ﷺ unique character, it would have been inconceivable that he wouldn't requite this love. His love for them was both explicitly expre...
The Companions' Love for the Prophet ﷺ
January 31, 2019 12:30 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBThe Companions' Love for the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 2nd February 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/ZulWYQUIvJY The companions displayed immense love for the Prophet ﷺ and this talk demonstrates the depth of this love with many examples. It becomes clear that the companions loved the Prophet ﷺ more than anyone else, including themselves, and preferred his own happiness and well-being over anyone else's. The companions loved th...
The Miracle of Qurʾānic Memorisation
January 28, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MBThe Miracle of Qurʾānic Memorisation Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 6th October 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/H9Icdg0LVd0 The Qurʾān has been preserved by Allah and He has placed it in people's hearts in a miraculous manner. This talk shows how difficult various other things are to memorize and retain in comparison to the Qurʾān. It also shows how children are able to playfully memorize the Qurʾān, even academically challenged ones, and how ...
The Virtues of Memorising the Qurʾān
January 24, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBThe Virtues of the Noble Qurʾān Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 29th September 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/1N6yhIiBBCE Millions of individuals have memorised the Qurʾān and continue to do so today. This unique method of preservation is an unchanged tradition stretching back to the Prophet ﷺ and the angel Jibril. This talk explains how the aspects of words, meanings and recitation of the Qurʾān is all from Allah and preserved by him, in cont...
The Virtues of the Noble Qurʾān
January 21, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 74.5 MBThe Virtues of the Noble Qurʾān Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 22nd September 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/nojKrvANPhc The recitation of the Qurʾān is emphasized for all, even for those who recite with difficulty. The effect of its recitation on both the reciter and those who listen is explained in this talk along with examples. Many of the Arabs, including those who were enemies of Islam, were affected by listening to the miraculous nature...
Respect in Islam
January 18, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 85.8 MBRespect in Islam Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 10th March 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/hJ9sUdSPotQ Respect is an integral part of Islam; from respecting the symbols of Allah and his Messenger ﷺ to respecting those who carry knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah. A person should not view showing respect as reducing their honour, rather it is a means of raising themselves in the eyes of Allah. We have been commanded to respect our parents in Isl...
True Success
January 15, 2019 12:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBTrue Success Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 3rd March 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/JU9U_6_qNoU A person may equate success to worldly possessions and status whereas Allah declares success to be simpler than that. The markers of success, as recorded by Allah, are listed in this talk with numerous examples brought from the Quran and hadith. The dangers of a person being greedy and envious for the wrong reasons are also mentioned with referenc...
Capitalise on 5 before 5
January 10, 2019 13:00 - 1 hour - 86.2 MBCapitalise on 5 before 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 24th February 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/FRz2Xa-6h84 This commentary of hadith emphasises on the need for a person to capitalise on their time before losing out. The gift of time from Allah is explained in detail and how a person should be grateful and use their time wisely. The talk does well to give warnings to those who wish to delay their time before acting on good deeds and expl...
The Lure of Shaytan & the Promise of Allah
January 06, 2019 14:09 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBThe Lure of Shaytan & the Promise of Allah Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 3rd February 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/NgLMJinRAPk Shaytan has made a promise to Allah that he will do whatever he can to misguide mankind. He has promised to try and lure mankind away from Allah with material possessions and fame, while threatening them with poverty. Verses of the Quran show Shaytan's promise not just to Allah but to mankind as well. Allah promis...
The Prophet's ﷺ Love & Concern for his Ummah
January 01, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThe Prophet's ﷺ Love & Concern for his Ummah Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th December 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/Tzr1Mc6-fg0 Every prophet has been sent like a father to their nation in order to guide them towards Allah. Their care and concern for their ummah comes from a place of love and responsibility rather than that of authority. Many of these examples have been brought in the Quran, showing the words used by these messengers des...
Love for the Prophet
December 28, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBLove for the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 8th December 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/nOFJ2--KZ3g It is part of complete faith for a believer to have love for the Prophet ﷺ to the extent that he should love him more than himself, his family and the rest of mankind. This love should not just be in a person’s speech, but should also be reflected in their actions and obedience to the Prophet ﷺ. People tend to make sacrifices when in ...
The Exalted Status of the Prophet
December 15, 2018 16:44 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBThe Exalted Staus of the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 1st December 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/qMX6oNc49kg All the moments in a Muslim's life, from birth to death, have an element of the mention of the Prophet ﷺ. His position has not been elevated just in this world, but also in the hereafter. The believers are encouraged to send salutations upon him frequently, however if they do not then Allah has mentioned that the angels ar...
The Spirituality of the Prophet ﷺ
December 04, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThe Spirituality of the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 17th December 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/uF0bsGYOkkc With all the events during the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the revelation of the Quran, it can become easy for us to overlook or forget the spiritual connection the Prophet ﷺ had with Allah. From the first verse to the last, Allah constantly reminded the Prophet ﷺ to engage in His remembrance and for the believers to follow ...
The Prophet's ﷺ Triumph over Hearts
September 11, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBThe Prophet's ﷺ Triumph over Hearts Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 16th March 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/QHPSmHBoNek The Prophet ﷺ displayed the perfect example of showing softness to his bitterest enemies, inclining most of them to eventually embrace Islam. His character was not one of harshness and retaliation, but rather one of leniency and forgiveness. Those staunch enemies of Islam, whom Allah had revealed verses of the Quran condemn...
The Purpose of Life
June 14, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBThe Purpose of Life Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 27th January 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/8Fb1cqSqC-U We may understand the purpose of our existence, but in practice it may be easy for us to become forgetful of our end goal. Allah has mentioned that we have not been created in vain and that we shall be returned to Him, but how do we maintain that level of consciousness so that we do not stray? Taqwa is the key to maintaining a focus on ...
Fasting: Food for the Soul
May 31, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBFasting: Food for the Soul Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 13th May 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/N-wDj2ysfso Allah has commanded Muslims to fast during the month of Ramaḍān not for any physical benefit, but for the nourishment of the soul. A believer is restricted from nourishing their body during the day so that they may create a higher awareness of Allah. This element of taqwa is closely linked to ihsan - the worship of Allah as though one...
Ramadan Reminder
May 18, 2018 19:23 - 33 minutes - 31 MBRamaḍān Reminder - A Jumu'ah Khutbah delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 18th May 2018 at Masjid Umar, Leicester (UK) ********************************************************************** Website: www.akacademy.org/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/alkawtharacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/alkawtharacademy Twitter: www.twitter.com/alkawthar Instagram - www.instagram.com/alkawtharacademy Tunein: tunein.com/radio/Shaykh-Riyadh-ul-Haq-p615599/ **********************************************...
Imam Bukhari: His Life & Character
May 08, 2018 13:00 - 1 hour - 92 MBImām Bukhārī: His Life & Character Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 27th April 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/LfSX_tnUvK4 Imām Muḥammad ibn Ismā‘īl al-Bukhārī is regarded as the greatest muḥaddith of his time, surpassing the rank of his contemporaries including his teachers. He authored many books during his life including the famous 'Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī' - a book which is regarded as being the most authentic book after the Qur'ān. This talk will...