Mufti Abdur-Rahman speaks on the coming of Imam Mahdi and covers some of the Hadiths that speaks about Imam Mahdi.

In this talk the speaker discusses events that will occur prior to the end of time (Judgement day).

The special journey to the House of the Beloved which millions have made arrangements for, there are countless others who find themselves not being able to go.

As consolation for these hearts Mufti Abdur-Rahman makes mentions of 6 notable deeds as mentioned in Prophetic narrations. If one were to carry them out the reward of a Hajj/Umrah awaits them.

"Verily Allah has prescribed ihsan (perfection) in all things. Thus if you kill, kill well; and if you slaughter, slaughter well. Let each one of you sharpen his blade and let him spare suffering to the animal he slaughters."

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What exactly is a masjid? Is there a difference between a masjid, musallā, and jamāt khāna, etc? These are questions which need detailed discussion.

Nowadays, in the west, many Islamic Centers being managed include, among other things, a prayer hall, musallā, or jamāt khāna. Some communities rent an industrial unit, a store front, a house, or an apartment in which members of the Muslim community gather to perform congregational prayer (and in many cases

social activities). Many communities actually have purchased property which they consider their masjid.

Which of the above can technically be considered a masjid, and what are the related rulings?

Mufti Abdur-Rahman discusses the final few characteristics of those who have reached the level of perfection, thereby completing the notable work of the Egyptian scholar Imam Ahmad al-Dardir on Sufism.

Respecting parents is one of the most significant aspects of Islam. God says in the Quran:

Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him, and that you be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honor. (17:23)

Having explained in the previous lecture the different stages of God-consciousness, the Shaykh now discusses 13 characteristics of those who have reached the level of perfection. Some points mentioned: the importance of maintaining outward purity, revering ones elders and being self critical and always evaluating ones own actions.

In the following talk the speaker discusses belief in God and dealing with doubtful thoughts.

The following hadith is covered in this video: On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him):

“A man said to the Prophet, ‘Give me advice.’ The Prophet, peace be upon him, said, ‘Do not get angry.’ The man asked repeatedly and the Prophet answered each time, ‘Do not get angry.’”

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