Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq

True Love - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 14th February 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

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As human beings we naturally experience love and the feeling of being loved. Our love is placed in many things which are finite, but what would happen if we placed our love and trust in Allah who is infinite? Rasulullah ﷺ is a prime example of one who loved Allah more than anyone else and it allowed him to bear many tests and hardships that came his way.

We continue to turn our love and attention away from Allah, yet He will always be ready to accept us as soon as we turn towards Him. Allah's love will never run out and it is up to us to develop that level of God consciousness and love for Him.

This lecture addresses the aspect of spirituality and love in Islam. The reasons why we want to be loved are also covered, especially within the context of marriage. Truly loving Allah would result in streams of love for anybody and anything connected to Allah.

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Ramaḍān: A Spiritual Retreat - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 14th May 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

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Ramaḍān is a very blessed month wherein our main objective is to achieve a closer relationship with Allah. Our preparation for Ramaḍān should be physical, mental and spiritual. Rasulullah ﷺ spoke to the Sahabah before Ramadan not only about the virtues of Ramadan but also about practical preparation so that they would make the most of the month and not to let it go to waste.

Practically, we should look at ways of freeing up time for the month of Ramadan e.g. completing chores and other work in advance. Mental preparation includes readying ourselves for the ibadah of Allah with focus and devotion.

The reason why the month of Ramaḍān is considered a spiritual retreat is that it is a form of I'tikaf for an entire month. Iʿtikāf is a form of seclusion and retreat where we stay in the masjid for a number of days, devoting ourselves to the ibadah of Allah and staying away from worldly affairs. The original meaning of i’tikāf was not just restricted to this. It meant to devote oneself and focus oneself on something to the exclusion of everything else. Ramaḍān is a form of iʿtikāf for the entire month. We should treat the whole of Ramaḍān as a spiritual retreat where we devote ourselves to, and focus on, the ibadah of Allah to the exclusion of everything else. In daily worship, it can be very difficult to reach elevated states of spirituality. However, in Ramadan the whole environment and climate changes drastically which can help us reach higher levels of spirituality.

This lecture beautifully explains how we can spiritually enhance ourselves during the month of Ramaḍān by looking at the examples of the past nations and those of the Prophet ﷺ.

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The Benefits of Fasting - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 19th May 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

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Allah has prescribed fasting for Muslims around the world in order for them to attain Taqwa (God consciousness), but how are fasting and Taqwa related? Many examples have been brought of people fasting in this lecture as well as the health benefits it can lead to.

Did you know Pythagoras would instruct his students to observe a 40-day fast before he would teach them? Many believe that fasting sharpens the mind and it is a practice used even today by modern day athletes and professionals.

This lecture perfectly combines some of the spiritual aspects of fasting as well as its practical uses to help us achieve the best in the month of Ramadan and outside of it.

Some of the topics mentioned in this talk are:

- The eating practices of Rasulullah ﷺ

- How much should we eat?

- Is fasting dangerous?

- Exams and Ramadan

- A summary of the various benefits of fasting

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Islām, Īmān & Iḥsān: The Ḥadīth of Jibrīl Part 4/4 - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 11th March 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

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The Ḥadīth of Jibrīl is highly regarded by the Ulama as being one of the greatest Hadith of Islam. Some even go as far as to say that all the teachings of religion stem from this one Hadith. This Hadith is comprehensive and covers everything, from the basic beliefs of every Muslim and their relationship with Allah to the Signs of the Hour. Some Ulama have gone to the extent of beginning their books with this Hadith, just as Imam Muslim has done in his Sahih.

This lesson concludes the four part series on the Ḥadīth of Jibrīl. The Signs of the Hour mentioned in this hadith are explained in detail with an explanation of why Jibrīl was sent to ask the Messenger of Allah ﷺ these questions.

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Islām, Īmān & Iḥsān: The Ḥadīth of Jibrīl Part 3/4 - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 19th February 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

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The Ḥadīth of Jibrīl is highly regarded by the Ulama as being one of the greatest Hadith of Islam. Some even go as far as to say that all the teachings of religion stem from this one Hadith. This Hadith is comprehensive and covers everything, from the basic beliefs of every Muslim and their relationship with Allah to the Signs of the Hour. Some Ulama have gone to the extent of beginning their books with this Hadith, just as Imam Muslim has done in his Sahih.

This is the third lesson of the commentary of the Ḥadīth of Jibrīl. This lesson answers the question, ‘What is Ihsān?’. Ihsān is a rank that we should all aim to achieve as it brings a person closest to Allah. How is this rank achieved and what are its rewards? These and other questions are answered thoroughly.

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Islām, Īmān & Iḥsān: The Ḥadīth of Jibrīl Part 2/4 - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 12th February 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

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The Ḥadīth of Jibrīl is highly regarded by the Ulama as being one of the greatest Hadith of Islam. Some even go as far as to say that all the teachings of religion stem from this one Hadith. This Hadith is comprehensive and covers everything, from the basic beliefs of every Muslim and their relationship with Allah to the Signs of the Hour. Some Ulama have gone to the extent of beginning their books with this Hadith, just as Imam Muslim has done in his Sahih.

This is the second lesson of the commentary of the Ḥadīth of Jibrīl which answers the question, ‘What is lmān?’. lmān, as it is outlined in the Qur’an and Sunnah, has been explained in this lesson. The effects of firm belief have also been outlined, including liberation by believing in predestination.

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Islām, Īmān & Iḥsān: The Ḥadīth of Jibrīl Part 1/4 - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 5th February 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

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The Ḥadīth of Jibrīl is highly regarded by the Ulama as being one of the greatest Hadith of Islam. Some even go as far as to say that all the teachings of religion stem from this one Hadith. This Hadith is comprehensive and covers everything, from the basic beliefs of every Muslim and their relationship with Allah to the Signs of the Hour. Some Ulama have gone to the extent of beginning their books with this Hadith, just as Imam Muslim has done in his Sahih.

This is the first lesson in the commentary of the Ḥadīth of Jibrīl; which discusses the arrival of Jibrīl, the etiquettes of the Sahabah رضى الله عنهم in the presence of Rasulullah ﷺ and the articles of faith for a believer.

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The Humility of the Ṣaḥabah رضى الله عنهم - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 22nd January 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

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This lecture will make one realise how far removed we are from the humbleness displayed by the greatest amongst the Sahabah رضى الله عنهم.

Replete with numerous examples of humility, this lecture will help us evaluate our actions and thinking. Recognising that we have a problem is the start of getting a problem solved. Inculcating humbleness within ourselves will bring about the love of the Creator and Creation.

Below are some of the topics relating to this talk:

- The simplicity of Salman al-Farsi & Abu Dharr al-Ghifari

- The humility of Sayyiduna Abu Bakr as-Siddique

- The leadership qualities of Abu Bakr as-Siddique

- Are vows of silence permissible in Islam?

- The humility of Umar ibn al-Khattab

- Why is poetry called spitting?

- Examples of various Sahabah performing menial tasks.

- The humility of Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah

- The humility of Aishah رضى الله عنها

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The Humility of the Prophet ﷺ - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 15th January 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK)

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Rasulullah ﷺ is a shining example for us. Everything about this lecture will make one realise how far removed we are from the humility displayed by Rasulullah ﷺ.

Replete with numerous examples of humbleness, this lecture will help us evaluate our actions and thinking.

Below are some of the topics relating to this talk:

- The humility of Prophet Sulayman at the height of his Glory

- The superiority of Rasulullah ﷺ

- Choice between a King and a Prophet or a Prophet and a Servant

- Did Rasulullah ﷺ have knowledge of the unseen?

- Those beloved in the Sight of Allah yet looked down upon by others

- The poverty of the weak Sahabah رضى الله عنهم.

- How would Rasulullah ﷺ travel?

- The simple eating of Rasulullah ﷺ

- What would Rasulullah ﷺ do in the privacy of his own home?

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al-Ḥudaybiyah The Truce of Victory Part 8/8 - Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq at Al Kawthar Academy (Leicester)

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After the Treaty of al-Hudaybiyah women continued to make hijrah, sometimes alone. These women were not returned to the Mushrikeen of Makkah even though this formed part of the treaty. The background and related rulings of this are covered in some detail.

The story of Sayyiduna Abu Baseer رضى الله عنه is related and the frustration of the Quraish in finding their way to Syria blocked.

This lesson concludes with some of benefits that came about because of the Treaty of al-Hudaybiyah.

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