as-Sabeel - The Path of Islam

The conclusion of the names of the prophet (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam)and his (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) upbringing in Makkah taught by Abu Muadh Taqweem

Our study of the seerah continues, in this lesson the names of the prophet (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam)are discussed with additional benefits taught by Abu Muadh Taqweem

This lesson covers a few points The death of his (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) parents and grandfather His (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) upbringing by the wet nurse read/taught by Abu Muadh Taqweem

This lesson covers a few points The biography of the author Abdul Ghani Al Maqdisi Introduction to the book Lineage of the Prophet Muhammad (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) Lineage of the mother of Muhammad (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) Taught by Abu Muadh

An introduction to the Seerah of the Prophet (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam), the importance of and how to correctly study the seerah Taught by Abu Muadh

Important advice on how we should strive and better ourselves as Muslims in our worship Taught by Abu Muadh Taqweem Aslam

This lesson concludes our study of Al Aqeedah at Tahaawiyah We do not believe in the diviners or fortune tellers Or anyone who claims anything contrary to the Quran, Sunnah and the consensus of the ummah. We consider unity (Jama’ah) right and correct and we consider division deviation and punishment. Allah’s religion is one in the heavens and on earth. It is the religion of Islam Allah the most hi...

A few points regarding the hereafter are covered in this lesson; Whoever speaks well of the companions of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and his wives, pure of any defilement, and his sanctified progeny, he is innocent of any hypocrisy The scholars of the first generation who preceded us and those after them among the successors, the people of virtue, tradition, understan...

A few points regarding the hereafter are covered in this lesson; Who exactly are the companions? We confirm that the first rightful Kalifah (caliph or successor) of the Messenger of Allah (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) was Abu Bakr because of his superiority to the entire Ummah; then, Umar Ibn Al-Khattab; Then Uthman; then Ali ibn Abu Talib. These are the Kulafa al-Rashidun (the rightly guided ca...

A few points regarding the hereafter are covered in this lesson; When living make dua and give charity for deceased, this benefits for them Allah answers the dua of the people who call upon him Dua is one of the strongest means to bring goodness and remove evil from you. A person who doesn’t make dua to Allah, then this angers Allah All things are under his dominion, and he is under the dominion o...

A few points regarding the hereafter are covered in this lesson; Whoever he wills goes to paradise out of his grave and whoever he wills goes to hell out of his Justice Each person acts for whatever has been decided for him and will go to the place for which he was created Good and bad have been decreed for all Action is only obligatory after ability. The ability that is associated with Allah’s de...

A few points regarding the hereafter are covered in this lesson; We believe in the angel of death, who is appointed to take the souls of the people What exactly is the soul? The punishment of the grave, is for both the body and soul In the questions posed by Munkar and Nakir in the grave about their lord, their religion and their prophet, according to the accounts related from the messenger of All...

Some beneficial points covered in the lesson We love the people of justice and trustworthiness, for love of the people of justice is among the perfection of faith. We hate the people of injustice and treachery Wiping over leather socks during travel or residency We say, ‘Allah knows best,’ regarding matters the knowledge of which is unclear to us We accept wiping over leather socks in ablution, fo...

Very important points covered in this lesson Those who commit major sins among the nation of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, may be in Hellfire but will not reside there forever, if they die while they are monotheists, even if they have not repented. After they meet Allah knowing faith, they are subject to His will and His judgment. If He wills, He will forgive them and pardon them by H...

A few points are discussed in this lesson All of what is authentic from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, of the Law and clear teachings are true Faith is one and its people are equal by default. The virtue of some over others is due to the fear of Allah, righteousness, opposing lowly desires, and adherence to the most important matters All believers are allies of the Most M...

A few points on emaan are covered All the authentic legislations and teachings of the messenger of Allah are the truth Proofs that emaan increases and decreases The one who’s truly fear Allah are the ones who have knowledge as they understand who Allah is and the punishment etc. taught by Abu Muadh Taqweem

A few points covered in this lesson We hope that Allah will pardon the good-doers among the believers and admit them into Paradise by His mercy. We cannot guarantee it for them and we cannot testify that they will be in Paradise. We seek forgiveness for the sinful, we fear for them, yet we do not despair over them Guarantee or despair (of entering Paradise) both remove one from the religion of Isl...

A few points covered in this lesson We name the people who pray towards Mecca (ahl al-qiblah) as ‘Muslims’ and ‘believers’ as long as they remain upon what was brought by the Prophet (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) recognising and confirming as true everything he said and reported We do not speak vainly about Allah, nor do we argue about the religion of Allah We do not excommunicate anyone who pra...

A few points covered in this lesson He encompasses all things and is above them and Yet his creatures are unable to Encompass him We say with faith, belief, and acceptance, that Allah took Ibrahim as his khalil (beloved) and spoke directly to Musa. We believe in the angels, prophets and the books revealed to the messengers; and we testify that they were upon the clear truth taught by Abu Muadh Taq...

4 points are covered in the lesson The Arsh (throne) and the Kursi (footstool) are true He is not in need of the throne or which is beneath it He encompasses all things ask is above them Yet his creatures are unable to encompass him taught by Abu Muadh Taqweem Aslam

Several points are covered in the lesson including There is nothing that He has created in either the heavens or the earth that can contradict it, or add to it, or erase it, or change it, or decrease it, or increase it in any way. This is a fundamental aspect of belief and a necessary element of all knowledge and recognition of Allah's oneness and Lordship. As Allah says in His Book: "He created e...

Several points are covered in the lesson including A summary of what is needed by one whose heart has been given light, one who is among awliya (allies) of Allah, the most high Faith is only affirmed by accepting the knowledge that Allah has taught us and not seeking the knowledge that he kept hidden from us We believe in the preserved tablet and the pen and all that was written on it If entire cr...

Points covered in the lesson include The covenant which Allah made with Adam and his offspring is true Allah knew, before the existence of time, the exact number of those who would enter the Garden and the exact number of those who would enter the Fire. This number will neither be increased nor decreased The same applies to all actions done by people, which are done exactly as Allah knew they woul...

Issues covered in the lesson include What is intercession? The intercession of the prophet (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wasallam) for his uncle Abu Talib taught by Abu Muadh Taqweem Aslam

Topics covered in the lesson include The m’iraj (ascension) is true. He (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wasallam) ascended in his bodily form to the heavens while awake Did the prophet (ṣallā llāhu ʿalayhi wasallam) see Allah? The Hawd (pool), what is it? What are its descriptions? And who will drink from it? taught by Abu Muadh Taqweem Aslam