Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq

The Virtues of the Noble Qurʾān Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 29th September 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/1N6yhIiBBCE Millions of individuals have memorised the Qurʾān and continue to do so today. This unique method of preservation is an unchanged tradition stretching back to the Prophet ﷺ and the angel Jibril. This talk explains how the aspects...

The Virtues of the Noble Qurʾān Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 22nd September 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/nojKrvANPhc The recitation of the Qurʾān is emphasized for all, even for those who recite with difficulty. The effect of its recitation on both the reciter and those who listen is explained in this talk along with examples. Many of the Arabs,...

Respect in Islam Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 10th March 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/hJ9sUdSPotQ Respect is an integral part of Islam; from respecting the symbols of Allah and his Messenger ﷺ to respecting those who carry knowledge of the Quran and Sunnah. A person should not view showing respect as reducing their honour, rather it is a means o...

True Success Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 3rd March 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/JU9U_6_qNoU A person may equate success to worldly possessions and status whereas Allah declares success to be simpler than that. The markers of success, as recorded by Allah, are listed in this talk with numerous examples brought from the Quran and hadith. The dang...

Capitalise on 5 before 5 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 24th February 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/FRz2Xa-6h84 This commentary of hadith emphasises on the need for a person to capitalise on their time before losing out. The gift of time from Allah is explained in detail and how a person should be grateful and use their time wisely. The talk does w...

The Lure of Shaytan & the Promise of Allah Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 3rd February 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/NgLMJinRAPk Shaytan has made a promise to Allah that he will do whatever he can to misguide mankind. He has promised to try and lure mankind away from Allah with material possessions and fame, while threatening them with poverty. Ver...

The Prophet's ﷺ Love & Concern for his Ummah Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 15th December 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/Tzr1Mc6-fg0 Every prophet has been sent like a father to their nation in order to guide them towards Allah. Their care and concern for their ummah comes from a place of love and responsibility rather than that of authority. Many o...

Love for the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 8th December 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/nOFJ2--KZ3g It is part of complete faith for a believer to have love for the Prophet ﷺ to the extent that he should love him more than himself, his family and the rest of mankind. This love should not just be in a person’s speech, but should also be ref...

The Exalted Staus of the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 1st December 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/qMX6oNc49kg All the moments in a Muslim's life, from birth to death, have an element of the mention of the Prophet ﷺ. His position has not been elevated just in this world, but also in the hereafter. The believers are encouraged to send salu...

The Spirituality of the Prophet ﷺ Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 17th December 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/uF0bsGYOkkc With all the events during the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the revelation of the Quran, it can become easy for us to overlook or forget the spiritual connection the Prophet ﷺ had with Allah. From the first verse to the last, Allah...

The Prophet's ﷺ Triumph over Hearts Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 16th March 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/QHPSmHBoNek The Prophet ﷺ displayed the perfect example of showing softness to his bitterest enemies, inclining most of them to eventually embrace Islam. His character was not one of harshness and retaliation, but rather one of leniency and f...

The Purpose of Life Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 27th January 2017 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/8Fb1cqSqC-U We may understand the purpose of our existence, but in practice it may be easy for us to become forgetful of our end goal. Allah has mentioned that we have not been created in vain and that we shall be returned to Him, but how do we maintain th...

Fasting: Food for the Soul Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Sunday 13th May 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/N-wDj2ysfso Allah has commanded Muslims to fast during the month of Ramaḍān not for any physical benefit, but for the nourishment of the soul. A believer is restricted from nourishing their body during the day so that they may create a higher awareness...

Ramaḍān Reminder - A Jumu'ah Khutbah delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 18th May 2018 at Masjid Umar, Leicester (UK) ********************************************************************** Website: www.akacademy.org/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/alkawtharacademy Facebook: www.facebook.com/alkawtharacademy Twitter: www.twitter.com/alkawthar Instagram - www.instagram.com/alkawtharacademy Tunein:...

Imām Bukhārī: His Life & Character Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 27th April 2018 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/LfSX_tnUvK4 Imām Muḥammad ibn Ismā‘īl al-Bukhārī is regarded as the greatest muḥaddith of his time, surpassing the rank of his contemporaries including his teachers. He authored many books during his life including the famous 'Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī...

Malice: To Hate & Hurt Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 18th November 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/IgquaUgj7q4 The Prophet ﷺ referred to malice being a shaver of religion, meaning that it shaves away a person's deeds until their account is bare. When a person hates someone, it can lead them to attack the other verbally or physically because hatred d...

The Madīnan Society: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt Part 12/12 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 21st October 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/aWZuBXQ2bQM After the Prophet ﷺ and his companions emigrated to Medina, Allah revealed laws with which Muslims must abide by so that they may live together peacefully. This Sūrat serves as a prime example of such in...

The Madīnan Society: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt Part 11/12 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 14th October 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/ZtrRg2PACu0 After the Prophet ﷺ and his companions emigrated to Medina, Allah revealed laws with which Muslims must abide by so that they may live together peacefully. This Sūrat serves as a prime example of such in...

The Madīnan Society: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt Part 10/12 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 7th October 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/ZfYnHaL8dyM After the Prophet ﷺ and his companions emigrated to Medina, Allah revealed laws with which Muslims must abide by so that they may live together peacefully. This Sūrat serves as a prime example of such int...

The Madīnan Society: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt Part 9/12 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 30th September 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/zmcOcLgMul4 After the Prophet ﷺ and his companions emigrated to Medina, Allah revealed laws with which Muslims must abide by so that they may live together peacefully. This Sūrat serves as a prime example of such i...

The Madīnan Society: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt Part 8/12 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 23rd September 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) After the Prophet ﷺ and his companions emigrated to Medina, Allah revealed laws with which Muslims must abide by so that they may live together peacefully. This Sūrat serves as a prime example of such intricate laws that detail not just h...

The Madīnan Society: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt Part 7/12 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 16th September 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) After the Prophet ﷺ and his companions emigrated to Medina, Allah revealed laws with which Muslims must abide by so that they may live together peacefully. This Sūrat serves as a prime example of such intricate laws that detail not just h...

The Madīnan Society: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt Part 6/12 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 20th May 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/A5gnTpJyjME After the Prophet ﷺ and his companions emigrated to Medina, Allah revealed laws with which Muslims must abide by so that they may live together peacefully. This Sūrat serves as a prime example of such intrica...

The Madīnan Society: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt Part 5/12 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on Friday 13th May 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/oRTrMG3J-D8 After the Prophet ﷺ and his companions emigrated to Medina, Allah revealed laws with which Muslims must abide by so that they may live together peacefully. This Sūrat serves as a prime example of such intrica...

The Madīnan Society: A Tafsīr of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt Part 4/12 Delivered by Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq on 6th May 2016 at Al Kawthar Academy, Leicester (UK) Video: https://youtu.be/5Pe5qNxF1ZA After the Prophet ﷺ and his companions emigrated to Medina, Allah revealed laws with which Muslims must abide by so that they may live together peacefully. This Sūrat serves as a prime example of such intricate laws...