Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq

The Stinters - A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn Part 2 of 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 27th May 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/xh-0xsDcgGE The lecture continues the Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn, highlighting its broader application beyond dishonest trade. While the verse explicitly condemns traders who cheat in weights and measures, the talk explains...

The Stinters - A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn Part 3 of 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 24th June 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/6fQz7wGfNMQ This 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 (stinting or cheating) extends beyond trade, ap...

The Stinters - A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn Part 4 of 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 1st July 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/c_mux0p6vLY This talk particularly focuses on the warnings against those who cheat in their dealings (Muṭaffifīn) and the consequences of persistent sin. It explains that sinners develop a spiritual rust (rān) over their heart...

The Stinters - A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Muṭaffifīn Part 5 of 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 2nd September 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/15MrZY3XELQ This final session continues to explore the fate of the dishonest (Muṭaffifīn) and their lack of belief in divine accountability. The discussion emphasizes how minor fraud in trade reflects a deeper moral and...

The Love of Jāh Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 6th March 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/Ru5qbzctpqY The 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 superiority, Jāh is the craving for attention, rec...

Reflections on Sūrat al-Jumuʿah Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 26th November 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/qtL1kBC9mvM The 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 explains the Quranic command to hasten to the remembra...

'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 5 of 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 29th October 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/9H9huDnFpKQ The 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 in Islam is not measured by wealth, status, or w...

'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 4 of 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th October 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/dtiTdZOmTVw This 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 would be beneficial, emphasizing that not everyone...

'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 3 of 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 8th October 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/wjG6ZOsNROs The 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 begins with a recap of previously discussed verse...

'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 2 of 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 1st October 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/hhvUije9lyQ This 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 ﷺ was instructed to remember Allāh constantly,...

'The Most High': A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Aʿlā Part 1 of 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 17th September 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/TnKEOKHHano The 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 early Makkan revelation, emphasizes glorifying Allā...

The Prophet ﷺ in the Scriptures Part 1 of 2 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 23rd September 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/8qFXEAjk-Uo The 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 mentioned in the Qur’an. The talk dives into v...

Preaching Piety Part 1 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 2nd April 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/mcpUcvDwuic This 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 agree on the same thing. Sincerity is part of g...

Preaching Piety Part 2 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th April 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/DEkgmN77HSI This 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 agree on the same thing. Sincerity is part of g...

Saving Others from Oneself Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 5th March 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/DtRHbijVWWQ The 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 every human carries pain which is often shifted...

al-Bukhārī Completion Ceremony 2022 Final speech delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 30th September 2022 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/xnI7rT9LoIU Al Kawthar Academy hosts its al-Bukhārī completion ceremony to commemorate graduation from the seven-year intensive ʿĀlimiyyah course. Below are some of the topics mentioned in this talk: - Reason for being called a 'B...

Giving Advice (Naṣīḥah) Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 26th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/h3oujjEyuz8 We 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 the wider meaning of "al-dīn al-naṣīḥah". Two typ...

Seeking Advice (Naṣīḥah) Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 19th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/Nqh9fySBJkc We 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 encompass the wider meaning of nasihah; includi...

Religion is Naṣīḥah Part 2 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 12th February 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/aXczi-glDVE The 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 can it be applied to Allāh, His Prophet ﷺ and...

Religion is Naṣīḥah Part 1 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th January 2021 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/rP049YNdlQE The 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 can it be applied to Allāh, His Prophet ﷺ and t...

The Prophet's ﷺ Gratitude Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 4th December 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/MYUhLiZhE2I The 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 excessively for those who carried out favours for h...

Ungrateful to the Creation: Ungrateful to the Creator Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 6th November 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/Ba_1Gnt-ipA Gratitude 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 gratitude towards others and how this can be done is ex...

Gratitude Part 2 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 30th October 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/HHNTt61nhwY Gratitude 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 grateful for, how to express gratitude and the dang...

Gratitude Part 1 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 9th October 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/iyCUFViNH5o Gratitude 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 grateful for, how to express gratitude and the dange...

Five Traits of Hypocrisy: A Commentary on the Prophetic ﷺ Ḥadīth Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 14th February 2020 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester Video: https://youtu.be/8btJV4hutIg Various traits of hypocrisy are understood at face value. However, many of these traits stem deeper than their outward appearance. This talk aims to explore the roots of these traits and what believers s...