Belal Assaad

We explore Allah's beautiful name, Al-Salaam, and learn how turning to Him brings true peace in a world filled with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty.

In this lecture, we explore the beautiful name of Allah, Al-Aziz, and learn how true honor, dignity and strength come from Allah alone, enabling believers to build self-esteem with humility while avoiding pride and arrogance.

In this video, we explore the name of Allah, Ash-Shakur (The Most Appreciative), and how Allah rewards even the smallest sincere deeds, intentions, and acts of restraint while teaching us the importance of gratitude, sincerity, and preserving our good deeds.

In this lecture, we explore Allah's beautiful name Al-Razzaq (The Provider), learning that true sustenance goes beyond wealth and that contentment comes through trusting Allah's wisdom in all forms of provision.

We uncover the principles behind the Islamic justice system, examining how it balances justice and mercy while safeguarding religion, life, intellect, honor, and property.

In this video, we explore Allah’s beautiful name Al-Adl (The Most Just), examining the perfection of His justice, humanity’s accountability through free will, and how every deed and grievance will be fairly judged on the Day of Reckoning.

In this final episode of the Dhul Hijjah Series, we reflect on the final days of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his Farewell Sermon, final advice to the Ummah, and the emotional moments leading to his passing.

In this episode, we reflect on the powerful story of Prophet Ibrahim’s greatest trial, uncovering the meaning of patience, submission, sacrifice, and unwavering trust in Allah.

In this episode, we recount the story of Hajar, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim, whose unwavering faith and reliance on Allah in the barren desert led to the miracle of Zamzam, the settlement of Makkah, and the Hajj ritual of walking between Safa and Marwa.

In this video, we explore the origins of Hajj through the story of Prophet Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ismail, including the miracle of Zamzam, the building of the Kaaba, and the powerful message of unity, equality, and devotion in Islam.

In this video, we explore the virtues and significance of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah.

In this lecture, we explore Allah’s beautiful name Al-Wadud (The Most Loving) and how gaining Allah’s special love requires sincerity, gratitude, worship, and striving to draw closer to Him.

In this lecture, we explore the name of Allah, Al-Quddus, explaining His perfection and transcendence above all imperfections, human attributes, and creation, and how living by this name requires purity in our actions, intentions, and earnings.

In this lecture, we affirm that Allah alone grants benefit and harm, and while we take necessary worldly means, we place our full trust in Him alone, avoiding superstition, magic, and fear of created beings.

In this lecture, we explore the name of Allah Al-Mu’min, understanding how true security and inner peace come from connecting the heart to Allah, balancing hope and fear, and applying His guidance to navigate life’s fears and trials.

In this lecture, we explore Allah’s names Al-Waliy, As-Samii', and Al-Baseer, and how understanding them strengthens trust, worship, and reliance upon Him.

In this lecture, we explore the names of Allah: Al-Khaaliq, Al-Badii’, Al-Baari, Al-Musawwir, and Al-Muqsit. We reflect on how Allah creates, originates, fashions, and shapes with perfect wisdom, and how His justice calls for equality, mercy, and the rejection of racism, sexism, and tribalism.

In this lecture, we explain the meanings of Allah’s names Al Ghafoor, Ar-Rahmaan and Ar-Raheem, showing how His vast and continuous mercy appears through forgiveness, provision, guidance, compassion, divine laws, and His love for those who repent before death.

In this lecture, we explore the beautiful name of Allah Al-Haseeb, its deep meanings as the One who is sufficient and perfectly accounts for all things, and how remembering it brings comfort through life’s hardest moments.

Life can feel overwhelming... stress, anxiety, fear, and silent struggles that weigh heavily on the heart. But Allah has not left us without guidance or healing. This podcast was held online by Islamic Online University (IOU) and will not be available on YouTube.

In this lecture, we discuss how Ramadan serves as a spiritual break from materialism, its history and purpose in Islam, the key acts to observe and avoid, the importance of intention, patience, and community, and the allowances for those unable to fast.

In this lecture, we reflect on the beautiful Name of Allah Al-Kareem, exploring His nobility, gentleness, and boundless generosity, and how He honours us despite our shortcomings.

In this lecture, we explain the attribute of Allah 'Ḥayiyy', clarifying its true meaning. We explore how this attribute encourages self-respect and modesty, and guides us to live by high moral principles while strengthening our connection with Allah.

In this lecture, we explore the beautiful name of Allah "Al-Musawwir" (The Fashioner), reflecting on its meaning, Quranic context and its relevance to creation, human identity and self-worth in the modern world.

In this lecture, we explore the deep and multifaceted meanings of Allah’s name Al-Jabbār, highlighting His absolute power, ability to heal the broken, and exalted status above all creation.