Best Shaykh Riyadh Ul Haq Podcasts (2025)

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The Prophet ﷺ: A Servant of Allah 1:03:37

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The Prophet ﷺ: A Servant of AllahDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th December 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/bQUC8knLpYQThis talk outlines the attributes and names of Rasulullah ﷺ, focusing on how Allah has elevated him through various titles such as Nabi, Rasul, Muhammad, and Ahmad, emphasizing his revered…

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Obedience to the Messenger ﷺ 1:07:58

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Obedience to the Messenger ﷺDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 2nd December 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/gq-w7BfYq6oThis talk emphasizes the multifaceted relationship between believers and the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, anchored in belief, support, love, and the essential aspect of obedience. The talk points out th…

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Spirituality in a Material World 1:07:36

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Spirituality in a Material WorldDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 20th November 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/z0cXYQPEfEQThis talk emphasizes the significance of spirituality in a materialistic world, highlighting that materialism can overshadow the unseen dimensions of faith if not acknowledged. Throughout …

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The Prophet of Purity & Relief ﷺ 1:12:42

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The Prophet of Purity & Relief ﷺDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 14th October 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/LalP_sE-R3EThis talk elaborates on the attributes of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as mentioned in the Qur'an. Key points include the Prophet's ﷺ unlettered nature and how his role is to guide, instruct, and…

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The Prophet ﷺ in the Scriptures Part 2 1:07:34

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The Prophet ﷺ in the Scriptures Part 2 of 2Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 7th October 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/Pib9hSTYjjAThe talk elaborates on the attributes of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, emphasizing his qualities as described in both the Quran and earlier scriptures like the Torah and Gospel. The tal…

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The Stinters - A Tafsir of Surat al-Mutaffifin Part 5 1:40:39

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The Stinters - A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn Part 5 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 2nd September 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/15MrZY3XELQThis final session continues to explore the fate of the dishonest (Muṭaffifīn) and their lack of belief in divine accountability. The discussion emphasizes how mi…

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The Stinters - A Tafsir of Surat al-Mutaffifin Part 4 55:09

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The Stinters - A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn Part 4 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 1st July 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/c_mux0p6vLYThis talk particularly focuses on the warnings against those who cheat in their dealings (Muṭaffifīn) and the consequences of persistent sin. It explains that sinners …

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The Stinters - A Tafsir of Surat al-Mutaffifin Part 3 1:14:28

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The Stinters - A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn Part 3 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 24th June 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/6fQz7wGfNMQThis talk delves deeper into the consequences of dishonesty, the importance of accountability, and the role of belief in the Hereafter. The talk explains that taṭfīf …

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The Stinters - A Tafsir of Surat al-Mutaffifin Part 2 1:02:14

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The Stinters - A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn Part 2 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 27th May 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/xh-0xsDcgGEThe lecture continues the Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn, highlighting its broader application beyond dishonest trade. While the verse explicitly condemns traders who c…

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The Stinters - A Tafsir of Surat al-Mutaffifin Part 1 1:24:14

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The Stinters - A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn Part 1 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 20th May 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/zQ8tMSDIqbQThis talk provides an in-depth Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn, explaining its historical context, linguistic significance, and broader ethical implications. The talk hi…

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The Love of Jāh 1:35:29

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The Love of JāhDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 6th March 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/Ru5qbzctpqYThe talk explores the concept of Jāh (fame, rank, and recognition) and its deep-rooted presence in human nature. The talk explains that Jāh is distinct from arrogance—while arrogance is the belief in one's sup…

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Reflections on Surat al-Jumu'ah 1:30:27

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Reflections on Sūrat al-JumuʿahDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 26th November 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/qtL1kBC9mvMThe talk provides an in-depth reflection on Surat al-Jumu'ah, particularly its final verses, which emphasize the significance of Jumu'ah Salah and proper conduct during it. The talk explain…

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 5 1:18:04

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 5 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 29th October 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/9H9huDnFpKQThe talk provides a detailed tafsir of the final verses of Surat al-A'la, focusing on the true meaning of success as defined by Allāh. The talk explains that success i…

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 4 1:20:49

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 4 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th October 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/dtiTdZOmTVwThis talk focuses on the importance of admonition and its conditions. The talk explains that the Prophet ﷺ was commanded to remind people, but only if the reminder wou…

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 3 1:17:32

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 3 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 8th October 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/wjG6ZOsNROsThe talk provides an in-depth tafsīr (exegesis) of Sūrat al-Aʿlā, focusing on the divine assurance given to the Prophet ﷺ regarding the preservation of the Quran. It be…

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 2 1:06:26

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 2 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 1st October 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/hhvUije9lyQThis talk continues with the tafsir of Sūrat al-Aʿlā, emphasizing the command to glorify Allāh (tasbīḥ) and its significance in both worship and daily life. The Prophet…

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 1 1:00:06

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'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 1 of 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 17th September 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/TnKEOKHHanoThe talk begins by introducing Sūrat al-Aʿlā, highlighting its significance as an often-recited chapter in prayers such as Jumuʿah, Eid, and Witr. The Sūrah, an earl…

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The Prophet ﷺ in the Scriptures Part 1 1:22:15

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The Prophet ﷺ in the Scriptures Part 1 of 2Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 23rd September 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/8qFXEAjk-UoThe talk begins with a reference to the characteristics and attributes of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as foretold in earlier scriptures, particularly noting his unlettered nature as…

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Preaching Piety Part 1 1:10:50

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Preaching Piety Part 1Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 2nd April 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/mcpUcvDwuicThis series continues the theme of naṣiḥah, whereby a person's advice should begin from within before spilling out to others. Advice should not be treated as an absolute concept since not everyone will …

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Preaching Piety Part 2 1:41:08

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Preaching Piety Part 2Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th April 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/DEkgmN77HSIThis series continues the theme of naṣiḥah, whereby a person's advice should begin from within before spilling out to others. Advice should not be treated as an absolute concept since not everyone will …

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Saving Others from Oneself 1:30:53

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Saving Others from OneselfDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 5th March 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/DtRHbijVWWQThe talk starts by explaining the hadith that a true Muslim is one whose tongue and hand others remain safe. This shows the importance of us protecting others from our own ill. It is explained that …

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al-Bukhārī Completion Ceremony 2022 1:00:10

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al-Bukhārī Completion Ceremony 2022Final speech delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 30th September 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/xnI7rT9LoIUAl Kawthar Academy hosts its al-Bukhārī completion ceremony to commemorate graduation from the seven-year intensive ʿĀlimiyyah course.Below are some of the topics mentione…

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Giving Advice (Naṣīḥah) 1:00:29

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Giving Advice (Naṣīḥah)Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 26th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/h3oujjEyuz8We are often presented with the opportunity to give advice to others. How and when we give this advice is vital as it may be considered unsolicited by the receiving party. This topic falls under th…

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Seeking Advice (Naṣīḥah) 1:21:25

2+ y ago1:21:25

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Seeking Advice (Naṣīḥah)Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 19th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/Nqh9fySBJkcWe seek advice in order to help us make informed decisions. What are the qualities and characteristics we should look for when choosing someone to take advice from?A good advice giver is said to e…

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Religion is Naṣīhah Part 2 1:11:44

3y ago1:11:44

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Religion is Naṣīḥah Part 2Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 12th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/aXczi-glDVEThe famous ḥadīth of Tamīm al-Dārī is often translated as, "Religion is advice." However, there is more to the meaning of these words than a simple translation. What exactly is 'naṣīḥah' and how…

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Religion is Naṣīhah Part 1 1:03:50

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Religion is Naṣīḥah Part 1Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th January 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/rP049YNdlQEThe famous ḥadīth of Tamīm al-Dārī is often translated as, "Religion is advice." However, there is more to the meaning of these words than a simple translation. What exactly is 'naṣīḥah' and how …

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The Prophet's ﷺ Gratitude 1:23:33

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The Prophet's ﷺ GratitudeDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 4th December 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/MYUhLiZhE2IThe Prophet ﷺ was a leading example when showing gratitude towards the creation and the Creator. Many du'ā uttered by the Prophet ﷺ include words of gratitude to Allāh and he would often pray exce…

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Ungrateful to the Creation: Ungrateful to the Creator 1:01:52

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Ungrateful to the Creation: Ungrateful to the CreatorDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 6th November 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/Ba_1Gnt-ipAGratitude is an important part of our lives which should not only be shown to the Creator, but also to the creation. Many aḥādīth emphasise the need to express gratitud…

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Gratitude Part 2 1:08:17

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Gratitude Part 2Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 30th October 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/HHNTt61nhwYGratitude can be shown in every part of our daily life; from the food we eat, to the health and wealth that Allah has blessed us with. This two-part series explores a variety of blessings we should be grat…

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Gratitude Part 1 1:05:50

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Gratitude Part 1Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th October 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/iyCUFViNH5oGratitude can be shown in every part of our daily life; from the food we eat, to the health and wealth that Allah has blessed us with. This two-part series explores a variety of blessings we should be grate…

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Five Traits of Hypocrisy - A Commentary on the Prophetic ﷺ Ḥadīth 1:41:55

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Five Traits of Hypocrisy: A Commentary on the Prophetic ﷺ ḤadīthDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 14th February 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/8btJV4hutIgVarious traits of hypocrisy are understood at face value. However, many of these traits stem deeper than their outward appearance. This talk aims to explore…

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 7 1:18:32

4y ago1:18:32

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 7/7Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 31st January 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/JyVvV8lrRXUThis seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them.The f…

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 6 1:50:02

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 6Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 14th January 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/fnLaAkqRdSwThis seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them.The six…

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 5 1:39:15

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 17th January 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/XMM0jm2MZE4This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them.The fif…

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 4 1:10:31

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 4Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 10th January 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/LGXMC9ca3k8This seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them.The fou…

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 3 1:22:30

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 3Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 20th December 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/iWDfgz3zUVcThis seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them.Contin…

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 2 1:24:22

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 2Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 13th December 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/uF4VnohkCKQThis seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them.The ta…

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 1 1:27:05

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Traits of Hypocrisy Part 1Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 6th December 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/uJRY-n9eppIThis seven-part series details the different types of hypocrites and their various traits. The dangers of adopting these traits is emphasised so that the believers identify and avoid them.There a…

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Envy: The Inferno Within Part 3 1:40:49

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Envy: The Inferno Within Part 3Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 6th March 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/gDq2fUrQS5kThis three-part series details the causes, effects and how an individual can safeguard themselves from falling into the sin of envy. The third part of this series first focuses on the ill effec…

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Envy: The Inferno Within Part 2 1:12:06

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Envy: The Inferno Within Part 2Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 28th February 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/kyTsT5K6BNEThis three-part series details the causes, effects and how an individual can safeguard themselves from falling into the sin of envy. The thinking of an envious person is warped and where th…

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Envy: The Inferno Within Part 1 1:31:49

5y ago1:31:49

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Envy: The Inferno Within Part 1Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 21st February 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/LjfqSVELPWQThis three-part series details the causes, effects and how an individual can safeguard themselves from falling into the sin of envy. The destructive nature of external sins is clearly under…

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 5 1:28:12

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 5Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 3rd May 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/5N4PQpLQCaASūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which the P…

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 4 1:33:31

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 4Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 5th April 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/xBJHaxdJt8kSūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which the…

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 3 1:10:47

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 3Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 22nd March 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/GtPjnEDPyG8Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which th…

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 2 1:21:53

5y ago1:21:53

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 2Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th March 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/iaHyMo1HNicSūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which th…

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 1 1:31:14

5y ago1:31:14

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The Hypocrites: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn Part 1Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 8th March 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/PrAuGwRR8J0Sūrat al-Munāfiqūn is the 63rd chapter in the Qurān and was revealed in Medina. It is a sūrah detailing some of the claims and plots of the hypocrites and is one which the…

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Clutching Cinders 1:04:35

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Clutching CindersDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 8th February 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/aSim2nGtSgMThe Prophet ﷺ has warned us, "A time will come upon the people, during which a person who remains perseverant and steadfast on his faith will be like one who is clutching cinders." (Tirmidhi)This prophecy…

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Concern Yourself with Yourself 1:15:24

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Concern Yourself with YourselfDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 1st February 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/RbXr7nRhFZEAllāh and His Rasūl ﷺ have advised us on how to deal with the various fitnah in our lives. One of the best advises is to safeguard our tongue during times of fitnah and to concern ourselves w…

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Fitnah 1:34:12

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FitnahDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 25th January 2019 at Al Kawthar Academy, LeicesterVideo: https://youtu.be/1koLszfr5RoIn Arabic the word 'fitnah' was originally used to stress-test gold in order to purify it from mixed substances. It is now commonly used to show how Allah tests a believer to see if they will be pure or turn away fr…

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The Pursuit of Perfection 1:34:10

6y ago1:34:10

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The Pursuit of PerfectionDelivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 16th December 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester.Video: https://youtu.be/t4uRlYBHWfwPerfectionism is a human trait. We seek to have everything perfect around us, yet we neglect the agitation and harm this causes to our mental state and spirituality. The life of the Prophet ﷺ wa…

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