Sacred Knowledge Podcasts

Stories of the Prophets is a long series of lectures taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed based mainly on the famous work of Ibn Kathir, "Qasas al-Anbiya" and also the more recent text, "al-Nubuwwa w'al-Anbiya" by Imam Muhammad al-Sabuni. Both texts have been translated into English. This podcast is part 1 of 8.

Reflections on our Attachment to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). 1. Being a descendent of the Prophet 2. The Name of the Prophet Muhammad 3. Attachment fo the Prophet: Examples of the Ulema of Damascus 4. Yearning for the Messenger of Allah Shaykh Muhammad refers to Shaykh Ahmad al-Habbal in this talk, the great luminary of Shaam, who returned to his Lord in January 2009, may Allah shower him with mercy. Check out the podcast 'Shaykh Ahmad al-Habbal' for more information.

Shaykh Gibril delivers a 2 hour lecture on this great Imam, al-Nu'man ibn Thabit ibn Kawus ibn Hurmuz ibn Marzuban, al-Imam Abu Hanifa, may Allah have mercy on him (80-150). He is the first of the four mujtahid Imams whose School survived to our time and acquired the greatest following among the Sunni Schools. He is known as "The Greatest Imam" (al-Imam al-a'zam). "Love of Abu Hanifa is part of the Sunna" - Muhammad ibn Khazim al-Taymi al-Sa'di al-Kufi (d. 195)

"Love of the Prophet" - Traditional Qasida. Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. Love of the Prophet and his family is my relgion My true madhhab and conviction My support in all circumstances And forever - certainly I will not be let down

"Extend Your Hand" - Traditional Qasida. Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. Extend your hand to the Best of all To be with him and hear his call For this I gave him both my hands To seek his help and see his hall

"Ahmad, my Beloved" - Traditional Qasida. View sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. Ahmad, my Beloved - peace be upon you O you, helper of the stranger - peace be upon you

"The Light of Guidance" - Traditional Qasida. Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for accompanying Arabic text and English translation. The Light of Guidance has come to us By His splendour he has given us life By His encounter he has honoured us May our Lord send blessings upon him!

"How long will I yearn for my Beloved?" - Traditional Qasida. Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. How long will my heart ache for my Beloved? O you, Light of the Universe And call out to you, O Tihami O you, Treasure of Goodness!

"We come to You, poor and needy" - Traditional Qasida Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. So poor we are nothing we have except our love for you The best of all we wish is that your love for us is due

'O Imam of All Messengers' - Traditional Qasida Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. O Imam of all Messengers of Allah On you I count to reach Jannah So in this life and the Hereafter Guide me through the way and hold my hand

'Glad Tidings' - Traditional Qasida Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation.

Shaykh Munawwar Ateeq delivers a short yet concise lecture describing the system of isnad, unique to the Religion of Islam, and the honour and respect owed to the scholars who possess it, as well as the necessity of seeking their company.

What are our duties and obligations to Best of Creation, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam? What is the litmus test of our love for the Seal of Prophets? What is the depth and reality of this love? In this podcast, Shaykh Faisal Abdur-Razak describes the signs of love for our Master Muhammad, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam.

Sacred Knowledge is honoured to present the closing session of the "40 hadith of Imam Nawawi" classes which took place in August 2008. This long-running course initiated and taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed in Glasgow, ended with Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi covering the 42nd and final hadith of Imam Nawawi's famous collection of Prophetic narrations. An electrifying lecture, beneficial to both beginners and more advanced students of knowledge, covering topics related to the science of hadith as well as short biographical sketches of scholars of the past. This talk is dedicated to Sidi Imran Sabir (d. 3/3/2009), may Allah have mercy on him.

A short lecture by Shaykh Gibril Haddad on the particular attributes of the scholars of truth, the people of Shaam, and the Ahl al-Bayt.

Shaykh Faisal Abdur-Razak (Islamic Forum of Canada) elaborates on the many benefits of the remembrance of Allah (dhikr) in this exclusive lecture from Sacred Knowledge.

A lecture by Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad al-Yaqoubi delivered to University students in London. Organised by Sacred Knowledge in conjunction with Imperial College Islamic Society. Shaykh Muhammad talks about love, its definition and types, and its significance and manifestation, in particular with respect to our relationship with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah upon him.

Recitation of Imam Abu'l Hasan al-Shadhili's Hizb al-Bahr by Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad al-Yaqoubi حزب البحر للإمام آبي الحسن الشاذلي رضي الله عنه

Sacred Knowledge is privileged to present to our dear audience an excellent lecture delivered by His Eminence, Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad al-Yaqoubi. This talk is in honour and memory of the great wali of Shaam, Shaykh Ahmad Habbal who passed away in January 2009, may Allah Most High have mercy upon him and elevate his rank.

Shaykh Gibril F. Haddad delivers a lecture on one of the distinguishing features of the Religion of Islam, Isnad (chain of transmission).