Muhammad James Sutton

Islamic Classes

Religion EN ↓ 65 episodes

Muhammad James Sutton is originally from Jacksonville, FL and became Muslim at the age of 15 in 1993. He began seeking knowledge by traveling around the United States, but eventually made his way to Yemen where he lived for 15 years from 2000-2015. After Yemen, he would spend 6 years in Saudi Arabia. During his travels, he was blessed to study subjects like Arabic, Hadith, Tafseer, Aqeedah, Fiqh, Usool Al-Fiqh, etc. with scholars in Dammaj & Sanaa (Yemen) and Riyadh (KSA). His goal is to benefit the people by sharing what he learned during his years of seeking knowledge, insha’Allah.

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Muhammad James Sutton

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Religion

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Latest episode

Mar 3, 2026

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Episodes

15 | What is your Religion? | The Three Fundamental Principles 12.01.2026

In this lesson, I continue from the previous lesson and go over the pillars of Islam. The main focus of this lesson is the statement of Islam, which is لا إله إلا الله. The focus is on the meaning from the perspective of the Arabic language. I break down the language of this statement through a look at the grammar. Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/muhammadjamessutton⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠ Jo...

14 | What is your Religion? | The Three Fundamental Principles 11.01.2026

In this lesson, I go over the meaning of Islam in the language and in the religion. After that, I go over the pillars of Islam and the evidence that the author gave in his book. Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/muhammadjamessutton⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠ Join the Dawah Team by Contributing to one of the following, jazakumAllahukhairan: Ilmstitute's Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/il...

13 | Who is your Lord? | The Three Fundamental Principles 10.01.2026

In this lesson, I go over the evidence that Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul-Wahhab presents for the different types of worship that were mentioned in the previous lesson. Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/muhammadjamessutton⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠ Join the Dawah Team by Contributing to one of the following, jazakumAllahukhairan: Ilmstitute's Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ilmstitute⁠⁠⁠⁠...

12 | Who is your Lord? | The Three Fundamental Principles 09.01.2026

In this lesson, I cover the different forms of worship that are mentioned in the book the Three Fundamental Principles. I mainly cover what these types of worship are in the language and what they mean in Islam. In this next lesson, insha'Allah, I will go over the evidence for each of the forms of worship that were mentioned. Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/muhammadjamessutton⁠...

11 | Who is your Lord? | The Three Fundamental Principles 08.01.2026

In this lesson, the following issues are covered: 1. What is one of the Prophet's صلى الله عليه وسلم methods for teaching the Sahabah? 2. What should you say if you are asked how you know your Lord? 3. Should a Muslim have hope or fear? 4. What are some of the signs in creation that help us know our Lord? 5. What is meant by the seven skies and seven lands or earths? 6. What is the meaning of...

10 | Who is your Lord? | Three Fundamental Principles 07.01.2026

In this lesson, I go over the first part of the first principle which is "Knowing Your Lord." The following issues are covered: 1. How do we know our Lord? 2. What are the different signs of Allah and the evidence for these signs? 3. What are the different forms of creation of Allah? 4. What do we mean when we say that Allah is the Rabb? Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/mu...

9 | Introduction | The Three Fundamental Principles 06.01.2026

This is the last lesson for the introduction portion of the book. In this lesson, the following issues are covered: 1. What is the true religion of Ibrahim? 2. What is the meaning of Tawheed? 3. What is the meaning of Shirk? 4. What is the true purpose of creation? Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/muhammadjamessutton⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠ Join the Dawah Team by Contributing to one of the fol...

8 | Introduction | The Three Fundamental Principles 05.01.2026

In this lesson the following issues are covered: 1. What are the conditions of the statement of Tawheed لا إله إلا الله 2. Is it permissible to have love and show alliance with people that have shown opposition to Allah and His Messenger? 3. How should we act in regards to those people that oppose Allah and His Messenger, especially if they are family? Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t....

7 | Introduction | The Three Fundamental Principles 04.01.2026

In this lesson, the main topic of focus is Shirk (associating partners with Allah in His worship). I focus on the understanding of what Shirk is and what the punishment is for the people that fall into this huge problem. Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/muhammadjamessutton⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠ Join the Dawah Team by Contributing to one of the following, jazakumAllahukhairan: Ilmstitute'...

6 | Introduction | The Three Fundamental Principles 03.01.2026

In this lesson, I go over the purpose of creation and how we are created according to the Quran and the Sunnah. Obviously, we are put on this earth and given life and a mind for a purpose. A Muslim should know that purpose and strive to live out that purpose. We are put on this earth to worship Allah. To fulfill the commands of Allah and to avoid the prohibitions. This life is a test, so we are no...

5 | Introduction | The Three Fundamental Principles 02.01.2026

In this lesson, the following issues will be covered: 1. What is meant by acting on knowledge? 2. What is the ruling in regards to giving Dawah? 3. What are the different types of harms do the disbelievers try to inflict on the believers to stop the spreading of the truth? 4. What is the evidence for the four principles the Shaykh mentioned in his book? Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t...

4 | Introduction | The Three Fundamental Principles 01.01.2026

In this lesson, the following issues are covered: 1. What is the meaning of knowledge in the religion? 2. What is the meaning of ignorance? 3. What are the two types of ignorance? 4. What are the two ways that we know that Allah is in control of everything? 5. What are the four sources of evidence in Islam? Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/muhammadjamessutton⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠ Join the D...

3 | Introduction | The Three Fundamental Principles 31.12.2025

In this lesson, the following issues are covered: 1. What is the meaning of knowledge? 2. What are the two types of knowledge? 3. What are the five types of rulings? 4. Can a person have knowledge if they he or she has doubt? Islamic Classes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://t.me/muhammadjamessutton⁠⁠⁠⁠classes⁠⁠ Join the Dawah Team by Contributing to one of the following, jazakumAllahukhairan: Ilmstitute...

2 | Introduction | The Three Fundamental Principles 30.12.2025

In this lesson, I mainly focus on the بسملة, which is the saying of "In the Name of Allah." I show the different verses in the Quran and a Hadith from the Sunnah that it is most appropriate that we begin all our actions in the name of Allah. I also go over the understanding of the statement in the Arabic language by breaking the statement down and explaining each of its components. Islam...

1 | Introduction | The Three Fundamental Principles 29.12.2025

This is the first lesson in this explanation of the Three Fundamental Principles by Al-Imam Muhammad ibn Abdul Wahhab At-Tamimi. This first lesson is an introduction to the book and the contents of the book. I focused on the different Hadiths about the questions that a person is asked in the grave because those questions are the basis for the book. This is a small book that should be memorized by...

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