Lectures

Love of Allah, your best friend!  Look up to Allah, Who looks after you. Keep facing Allah, Who is in front of you. Love Allah, Who loves you. Obey Allah, Who invites you. Give your hand to Allah, Who saves you from a fall. Loving hearts, spiritual contentment, forgiveness and mercy, are all from Allah.

Allah's Blessings for you  This life is a one-time opportunity to achieve everlasting happiness in the life hereafter. Allah Almighty is showering countless blessings upon us every day. Every moment has a great potential to achieve high-ranks in the court of our Creator. Every minute is like a gold coin. The heart and tongue are gifts from Allah to earn millions of rewards for the Akhirah. Allah Says: “.. If you are thankful, I Will give you more ..” [Surah Ibrahim, verse 7]                    

Success in Promises of Allah  Allah has infinite treasures of peace, happiness, honor, resources, success, guidance and every other need of the entire creation. The entire creation is helpless. No one has power to benefit you or to harm you. Only Allah knows what is good and what is bad for you. Allah is Eternal, All Powerful, Absolutely Just, Totally Merciful, All Loving, All Compassionate, All Gracious and All Forgiving.                                                                                                        

Reality of Worldly life   This life is a one-time opportunity to achieve everlasting happiness in the Hereafter.  This world is but a station, not the destination. It is a place where we are sent to be tested. It is not a place to become lost in its wonders and temptations and be inactive, lazy or lethargic. "So did you think that We created you for nothing, and that you will not be brought back to us?" [23:115].  This life is all about controlling desires and protecting from the traps of innerself and the Devil.  For a believer, the place for enjoyment and desires is Paradise – with rivers of milk and honey, palaces of gold and silver, delicious food and fruits, beautiful spouse, always happy, always young, always healthy – a great kingdom for ever and ever for an unending enjoyment and bliss.

For the Daughters of the Ummah  Haya is the true jewel of every sister, and the fabric and foundation of an Islamic society. In Islam, a sister is regarded as a treasure, preserving her modesty and chastity.  A lesson based on the Noble Quran, Hadith and lifestyle of the pious - on the importance of Haya, protection of eyes and protecting the honor and dignity of woman. A humble reminder for every sister, mother and daughter in the Ummah!

Happiness - Cure for Sadness   Every tear of a believer is precious. Allah looks at the sincerity of our hearts and our actions. “Verily, in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest” (Surah al - Ra'd 13:28)
“Whoever works righteousness — whether male or female — while he (or she) is a true believer , verily, to him We will give a good life (in this world with respect, contentment and lawful provision), and We shall pay them certainly a reward in proportion to the best of what they used to do (i.e. Paradise in the Hereafter)” (Surah al- Nahl 16:97)
“Whenever a Muslim faces fatigue, illness, worry, grief, hurt and sorrow, even gets pricked by a thorn, Allah in lieu of his sufferings removes his sins.” (Hadith from Bukhari). "Our anxieties, depression and worries are all created because we first make the decisions and then expect Allah Ta'ala to conform; whereas what we plan and decide is subject to Allah Ta'ala's confirmation." [‘Cure for depression’ by Shaykh Yunus Patel]

Ideal Human Being (Purpose of Life)  Worshipping our Creator, acquiring knowledge to become an ideal believer, serving humanity, making efforts in helping fellow human beings to be loved by Allah should be our mission. Deeds done with a pure heart, sincere intentions, with humility, love and care fulfills the mission of life.  Imagine a believer who always remembers and seeks help from his Creator, praises Allah by his tongue, in his heart, expresses gratitude for His bounties, is patient in hardships. He supplicates in all earnestness and always has good intentions. He follows the ways of the beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him, ) in his outward appearance and in his manners, conduct and etiquette. He is getting rewards at every step.

Mercy of Allah   In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful. Indeed Allah is very kind and forgiving to mankind.

Knowledge and Purpose of Life  Worshipping our Creator, acquiring knowledge to become an ideal believer, serving humanity, making efforts in helping fellow human beings to be loved by Allah should be our mission. Deeds done with a pure heart, sincere intentions, with humility, love and care fulfills the mission of life. 

Love for Humanity  Islam teaches universal brotherhood as indicated and expressed in our daily prayers and our pilgrimage to Makkah. “O mankind! We have created you from a male and a female, and made you into races and tribes, that you may identify one another. Surely, the noblest of you, in Allah’s sight is the one who is most pious of you. Surely, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Aware.” [Qur’an 49:13].  Islam’s mission is to serve humanity. Islam teaches us to help the needy without any discrimination of color, creed, race, nationality or religion. “The entire humanity is Allah’s family, and Allah loves him most from among His family, who benefits the family most”. [Mishkawt]

Dua and Power of Allah  Seek help from Allah, His treasures are infinite! Look up to Allah, Who looks after you. Keep facing Allah, Who is in front of you. Love Allah, Who loves you. Obey Allah, Who invites you. Give your hand to Allah, Who saves you from a fall…Loving hearts, spiritual contentment, forgiveness and mercy, are all from Allah. He is Eternal, All Powerful, Absolutely Just, Totally Merciful, All Loving, All Compassionate, All Gracious and All Forgiving.

Blessed Ways of our Noble Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam) and Salawaat (Durood and Salaam)

The Last in the chain of Divine Messengers of God (ALLAH), he gave to mankind the universal message of love and respect for all Divine Messengers. He could not read, write or even sign his name, yet he gave to mankind the most unique gift-the Quran; a complete code of life and a living miracle across all spaces and times. He was born an orphan, lived a very modest life, never had much worldly means, yet by the power of his character and conduct he changed the face of earth and the history of mankind. He lived such a pure and transparent life that even his harshest critics could not yet find a spot of his character and conduct. He was the living embodiment of the Final Divine Revelation of God--the Quran.  Say (O Muhammad (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam)) "O mankind! Verily, I am sent to you all as the Messenger of Allah” [The Holy Quran, 7:158]

For Every Muslim Sister, Youth and Parents  Protecting our youth from trials of bad environment – What are the fruits of life of Taqwa? Why is Hijab necessary and protection of eyes needed for every Muslim family? A lesson based on the Noble Quran, Hadith and lifestyle of the pious - on the importance of Haya, protection of eyes and protecting the honor and dignity of woman.

Pious Friendship and its Effect on Character  A man adopts the religion of his friend. Every child is born with Islam but the family and environment affect his way of life. Pious Friendship shapes the character. The human heart has hidden treasures of matchless jewels. If found and applied, ordinary people on the street can become means of guidance to their communities, fountains of light, flag-bearers of justice and mercy, making the world a cradle of learning and illuminating the universe with divine knowledge.

Best Personality - without Pride and Arrogance   Spiritual diseases corrupt the heart and destroy good deeds. Arrogance is the mother of all Spiritual diseases. It is extremely important to clean up from arrogance, malice, jealousy, greed and show-off. Every action we do and every word we speak is being recorded. For complete success in this world and in the Hereafter, man needs to reform and change his life. He should quit the pursuit of desires and temptations and pursue the life of submission and obedience.

Best Personality - without Anger and Malice    The human heart has hidden treasures of matchless jewels. If found and applied, ordinary people on the street can become means of guidance to their communities, fountains of light, flag-bearers of justice and mercy, making the world a cradle of learning and illuminating the universe with divine knowledge. Spiritual diseases corrupt the heart and destroy good deeds. Arrogance is the mother of all Spiritual diseases. Anger may causes loss of intellect, friendship and family relations - losing opportunities of good deeds. Controlling anger is a great step towards Islah and character building.

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Lectures by Shaykh Ibrahim Memon

Converting your time into gold!

"Do you feel there is no barakah in present days? Weeks are flying extremely fast, and you can't even count days anymore!" How can a busy professional become a friend of Allah?
An outstanding set of audio lectures on exploring the numerous opportunities in our daily lives to get closer to Allah, invest in the Hereafter, strive for self-purification (Tazkiyyah) and protect our good deeds while developing an ideal Muslim personality.

Fiqh and the foundation of Islamic knowledge

Find an answer to "How do I choose a trustworthy source of knowledge to practice Islam completely?"
An excellent resource for Imams, teachers and every Muslim – this two hour session removes several misconceptions about fiqh and schools of thought and establishes respect for deriving Islamic rulings. It explains the necessity and value of scholars and jurists, admiring the true knowledge and practice of Islam in early centuries.

How to become a better Muslim?

Allah, the Creator  (Islamic Belief seminar)

Shaykh Abu Yusuf Riyadh-ul-Haq
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      How to Achieve Love of Allah?    Loving hearts, peace, forgiveness and mercy, are all from Allah.

      Blessings of Allah - Shukr           Allah Almighty is showering countless blessings upon us every day.   

      Knowledge and Noble vision       Advices to Alimah teachers and students

      Prophet of Mercy                         The best human character, our Noble Prophet (Sallallaho Alaihe Wasallam)

      Ideal Believer Vision                    The human heart has hidden treasures of extraordinary jewels.

      Love for Humanity                       Love for every believer and every human being - serving the creation of Allah

      Making the best of your time      Convert time into gold. Today is the day of good deeds.

      For Every Muslim Sister, Youth and Parents    Haya, protection of eyes, honor and dignity of woman

      Easy sustenance (Rizq)               Life of Taqwa and Dua to Allah

      Paradise at Home - Blessed Wife and Husband  From a small flower-like daughter, a pious sister, a loving wife, a merciful mother, a distinguished grand-mother, women are fountain of love, mercy and purity.      

      Happiness - Cure for Sadness - Part 1 - Vision for Life   Loving hearts, peace, happiness and mercy - all from Allah

   Happiness -  Part 2 - Ideal Women       Reward of patience, sacrifice and caring for others

   Happiness -  Part 3 - Peace in Family     Diamonds and pearls in your home

   Happiness -  Part 4 - Human Needs      Allah's infinite treasures of successresources and guidance 

     Ideal Woman and Happy Marriage Life       Love  and care from a great woman to win her husband's heart

      Sincerity (Ikhlass)                                      Deeds depend on intentions

      Hifz e Quran                                                Virtues and blessing of memorizing Quran

      Serving Humanity                                       Love, mercy, kindness, serving others

     Simplicity I                                          The hallmark of a believer's life

     Simplicity and Ramadan                      The hallmark of a believer's life

     Purpose of Life - Desire for Hereafter   This life is so precious and has an everlasting impact on Hereafter

     Purpose of Life and Quran                     Be an ideal human being, discover the purpose of life

      Parents and Tarbiyyah of Children       How our children can become great personalities in history

      Taqwa (Life of piety)                 Love and fear of Allah, pure heart, sincere intentions, with humility, love and care

       How to control Anger?               Anger may causes loss of intellect, friendship and family relations - losing opportunities of good deeds.

       Success in Life and Hereafter     one-time opportunity to achieve everlasting happiness in the life hereafter

       Cure for Depression   Part1        Part2     How to achieve excellence in human life?

       Purpose of Life                               one-time opportunity to achieve everlasting happiness in the life hereafter

       Allah, Life and Deen                       Loving hearts, peace, forgiveness and mercy, are all from Allah.

       Blessed Way of Life                        a great bargain to earn countless rewards in the everlasting life

Purity of Heart (Tazkiyyah Nafs - Part 1)  
be an ideal human being, discover the purpose of life

Need for a Guide (Tazkiyyah Nafs - 2) 
    why do I need a spiritual guide and Shaykh in my life?

Tazkiyyah Nafs (Part-3)                              How to overcome desires of Nafs?

       Way to Jannah!                                       Explore numerous opportunities in our lives to get closer to Allah     

       Seeking the Pleasure of Allah               Zikr, Dua, good intentions and Sunnah, manners of daily life

Remember your Creator  
                      The heart and tongue, gifts from Allah to earn millions of rewards

Taqwa - Solution to Your Problems
        Surely, Allah loves the pious and righteous believers

Blessings of Allah                     
             Allah Almighty is showering countless blessings upon us every day

       Everlasting Success                               Success, peace and happiness of mankind

       Cure For Difficulties                               only Allah can grant peace, love, happiness, a blessed life

       Hajj and Love of Allah                            a journey of love to the most blessed places

       Great Muslim Women in History             ideal life with noble vision for great success!

       Ideal Women                                           every sister deserves respect, a very high and honorable status

Every Believer is Valuable
                      every believer could be a mountain of good deeds

       Protection Of Tongue                               how to save our good deeds in life?

Reality of Life - Part I                             
don't be lost in its wonders and temptations

       Ideal Believer                                          The human heart has hidden treasures of matchless jewels.

Motivation from Seerah and Jannah      
The noble character that changed the history of mankind

       Islah - Cure for Jealousy                         clean up arrogance, malice, jealousy, greed and show-off.

Virtues of Sisters and Purity                    Islam gave woman a high status, honor and dignity

Pious Environment                   
               means of guidance, fountains of light, justice and mercy

Quran and Benefits of Taubah               
 Everlasting success, peace and happiness

Parents and Children                              
Ideal Muslim home and family

      Quran and Good Deeds!                           Everlasting success, peace and happiness

Time is gold, clean your heart!               Convert time into gold. Today is the day of good deeds.

Respect for knowledge, forgive others   clean heart from people, seek the pleasure of Allah

       Seeking the Protection of Allah              Allah, All Mighty, All Wise, All Powerful and Most Merciful.

       Virtues of Durood and Salah                   Peace and happiness with great reward

Patience and Strong Faith                      always remember and seek help from your Creator

Dua, Zikr and the Quran                          The heart and tongue, Allah's gifts to earn millions of rewards

      Status of Believer  Part1      Part2             every believer could be a mountain of good deeds

Dua, Zikr and Salah                                 The heart and tongue, Allah's gifts to earn millions of rewards

Easy path to Knowledge                         
Ilm is a noor which is found in a heart which has Taqwa

Easy path to Taubah                               
Everlasting success, peace and happiness

       Inheritance and Vasiyat PartI                  Preparation for life Hereafter, take care of your obligations

Inheritance and Vasiyat PartII                 Preparation for life Hereafter, take care of your obligations

Rush to do good deeds                           
Everlasting success, peace and happiness

      Imagine a believer who always remembers and seeks help from his Creator, praises Allah by his tongue, in his heart, expresses gratitude for His bounties, is patient in hardships. He supplicates in all earnestness and always has good intentions. He follows the ways of the beloved Prophet (Peace be upon him, ) in his outward appearance and in his manners, conduct and etiquette. He is getting rewards at every step.     

      Worshipping our Creator, acquiring knowledge to become an ideal believer, serving humanity, making efforts in helping fellow human beings to be loved by Allah should be our mission. Deeds done with a pure heart, sincere intentions, with humility, love and care fulfills the mission of life.    

Easy and Simple Learning

      Topics include the love of Allah, easy good deeds, intention, Sunnah, Dua, Taubah, avoiding common sins and learning wonderful lessons from the life of our pious elders.  Listen to quotations and advices from books written for common people by world-renowned scholars, who devoted their lifetime to reform the Ummah and compiled simple and effective methods of character-building.

Objectives of Learning:

      To discover the purpose of life;
Finding our way to Allah by constant remembrance, Dua, good intentions and Sunnah, manners and etiquettes of daily life;
Converting time into gold! rush to do good deeds and earn millions of reward in a short time.
To learn the essentials of Deen in a short time;
How busy professionals may become Auliya (friends) of Allah?
How to build our character which leads to an ideal human being?
How to avoid spiritual diseases of heart and bad manners which drain our energy and lose good deeds?
Virtues of Taubah and Istighfar, how to avoid all types of sins?
How to resolve conflicts in daily life, with a pure heart, trustworthiness, soft manners and fulfilling everyone’s rights?