Sequence of Revelation What were the first five Surahs revealed? What is their Significance? The very first exposure to Islam by the community in Makkah was through the following verses: Iqra ayahs 1-5 Surah Alaq (96) Part of Surah Al Qalam (68) Surah Al Muzzammil (73) Surah Al Muddaththir (74) Surah Fatiha (1) Iqra –…
Resisting the Urge for Revenge Say: If you love Allah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your faults, and Allah is Forgiving, Merciful. (3:31) What does it mean to ‘follow’ the Prophet (peace be on him)? It means translating our love for the Prophet (peace be upon him) into action by…
The Significance of the Heart And indeed, the Qur’an is the revelation of the Lord of the worlds. The Trustworthy Spirit has brought it down Upon your heart, [O Muhammad] – that you may be of the warners (26:192-194) Allah Almighty mentions here that this revelation has been brought down by the Angel Jibreel on…
Why We Have to Speak Out And (remember) when his Lord tried Ibrahim with certain words, then he fulfilled them: He said: ‘Surely I am going to make you an Imam for men.’ (Ibrahim) said: ‘And of my offspring?’ He said: ‘My covenant will not include the unjust.’ (2:124). In this particular ayah there are…
Delivered 2018.
The dangers of anger, and Islam’s tips to control it.
Delivered 2013.
Discussing the harms of backbiting, and the seriousness of the sin.
Delivered 2014.
How God created the world in balance, and how we should implement balance in our lives
Delivered 2013.
What Islam says about beauty, and the importance of internal vs external beauty
Spreading LOVE when there is HATE. What can we do when we feel helpless watching disasters unfold all over the world? What should our response be? Can we afford to sit back and watch or is there anything we can do? ‘O you who believe, be patient and compete in patience, and protect your frontiers,…
Delivered 2017.
Physical, mental, and social benefits of Ramadan and fasting.
Delivered 2016.
Background to, and arguments for and against, the 2016 burkini ban in France
Delivered 2016.
Comparing and contrasting the three main Abrahamic faiths
Delivered 2012.
A more detailed explanation of what charity means in Islam. Includes many useful hadith and ayat about charity
Delivered 2016.
Discussing how religion can teach us important lessons even today, using examples from the Prophet PBUH’s Farewell Sermon, and Caliph Umar RA’s speech on his deathbed.