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Various types of Naseeha | Giving & Taking advice
In this video, Sh. Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the hadith that "the deen is naseeha." This hadith elaborates on the definition and types of Naseehah (Naseeha to Allah, Quran, Prophet, Rulers and the community/masses).
Does Praying Tahajjud Make a Difference? | DoubleTake with Yaqeen Institute
Tahajjud, or qiyaam ul-layl, is the voluntary night prayer that was recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is a simple act of worship that can have profound benefits. In this episode, host Mohamad Zaoud talks to Dr. Tamara Gray, author of the Yaqeen Institute paper “Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society,” about how tahajjud can reinvigorate your personal relationship with God and your ability to contribute to positive social change.
Da'wah Advice to Young Muslims
In an interview in Mumbai, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives a very wise advice to the youth, he basically says that you must acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses in order to find yourself a role in society where you can be most productive to the ummah.
Allah Rewards Your Doubts If...
Satan is always going to whisper. But refusing to allow yourself to turn that whisper into action is a sign of clear and pristine faith.whis
How Should One Repent From Backbiting? - Shaykh Waleed Basyouni
We all are aware of the hadith mentioning that backbiting is eating the flesh of your dead brother. It is indeed a severe sin. How can one come back from it? How can one repent for it?
Backbiting And Slandering - Sh. AbdulNasir Jangda
Short talk about what backbiting is vs slander, breaks them down in a very clear manner (part of this is by Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda, but the speaker changes during the video.
Meaningful Solidarity - Sh. Omar Suleiman
All Muslims owe a great debt to Black history, but what about the present? Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses what it means to engage in meaningful solidarity with the African American community today, and our religious obligation to do so.
The Qur'an Condemns Racism - Sh. Omar Suleiman
The very famous Qur’anic verse on marriage is on every wedding invite and is recited in every nikah and wedding celebration. Did you know that it is situated between two verses that condemn racism?
When the Sahaba Met a Racist King | Virtual Khutbah - Sh. Omar Suleiman
Dr. Omar Suleiman recalls the story of ‘Ubadah ibn al-Samit RA when he was confronted by the racist ruler Al-Muqawqis during the conquest of Egypt.
Racism Has No Place in Islam - Basheer Jones
How to stand true to principles of Islam that uphold justice for everyone
The Benefits of Trials 3: Stuck out at Sea and Discovering True Sincerity - Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy
The third gift that 'Iz ad Deen ibn Abd as Salaam (r) provides us with as a virtue of being tested is that we discover what it truly means to be truly and totally focused on Allah - sincerity, or ikhlaas.
The Benefits of Trials 2: Coming to Know Ourselves, Our Need of God - Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy
The first benefit yesterday taught us that trials bring us to develop a clearer understanding of who our Lord is - His honor, His power, and His lordship.
The Benefits of Trials 1: Being Brought to Know Allah - Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy
A series based on a text by a 12 century Egyptian scholar, The Benefits of Trials. The first benefit that he mentions is that trials and tests in life bring us to a much more intimate and deep knowledge of Allah - tests make us appreciate His honor and power in Lordship, and that realization comes to us in the midst of the trial, with the fruit of bringing us to a state of reliance and spiritual rest with God.
The Greatest Way to Seek Allah's Forgiveness - Imam Omar Suleiman
Istighfar, or seeking forgiveness, both prevents hardship and is a means of relieving hardship. Sh. Omar Suleiman describes one of the best du'as to make for seeking Allah's forgiveness.
A Powerful Dua for Happiness - Suleiman Hani
Dua for happiness, its transliteration and its meaning.
Importance of and How to Make Du'a (Supplication) - Sh. Yasir Qadhi
Dua is the backbone of worship! Learn the etiquettes of making dua.
21 Recommended Times for Dua (Supplication) - MV Media
There are certain times dua (supplication) is more likely to be accepted by Allah (Most High) as mentioned by Prophet (ﷺ). This article lists 21.
Coping with the Coronavirus - Najwa Awad, Sarah Sultan and Dr. Omar Suleiman
How do we empower ourselves spiritually, mentally, and emotionally during a time of anxiety and uncertainty? With all the fear around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we can feel panicked and anxious, like our life is spiraling out of control. This infographic helps us reflect and refocus our thinking.
10 Days of Dhul Hijjah - Imam Zaid Shakir
The importance and the blessings of the first ten days of Dhull Hijjah