Lectures

Sheikh Ali At-Tamimi (May Allah hasten his release)

Ali Al Timimi, an American with Iraqi heritage, was born and raised in the Washington DC area. He holds degree in Biology and Computer Science. He also studied Islamic studies at the Islamic University of Medina where he benifitted from great Islamic scholars. Due to his passion for reading and research, he progressed quickly in his studies and became one of the few experts in the US on the field of Islamic Theology and Philosophy. He was indicted in September 2004 for allegedly encouraging a group of Muslim men, known as the Paintball or VA-11 case, to fight in Kashmir. His trial began on April 4th 2005.

Sheikh Ahmad Jibril (May Allah hasten his release)

Sheikh Ahmad Jibril is a graduate from Medinah University in the field of Shari'ah. He spent a portion of his life in Saudi Arabia and the remainder in the United States. He currently resides in the United States and has spent many years teaching classes to the community.

Sheikh Anwar Al-Awlaki (May Allah hasten his release)

Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki was born in New Mexico, USA. His parents are from Yemen where he lived for eleven years and received the early part of his Islamic education. Imam Anwar Al-Awlaki has served as an Imam in Colorado, California, and Washington D.C. Currently he resides in Yemen.

Sheikh Bilal Assad

Bilal was born in Williamstown, Melbourne, Australia. He started his Islamic studies at a very early age and acquired his Shariah knowledge in Lebanon; and continued tertiary education in Bio-Medical Science in Australia. Bilal has been offering his service to the community for many years and has been working with the Islamic Society of Victoria for over ten years.

Sheikh Feiz Muhammad

Born in Australia, Sydney, Feiz Muhammad travelled to Medinah seeking knowledge from several Scholars of Islam. After having spent 4 years studying in the Islamic University of Medinah, Sheikh Feiz travelled back to Sydney to live his dream - to call to the path of Allah. His unique style of speech attracts a wide range of listeners, and is very beneficial and interesting to listen to. At current, he is completing his Doctorate degree in Islamic Law in Malaysia, and we ask Allah (swt) to accept all of his work.

Sheikh Faisal (May Allah hasten his release)

Shaikh Abdullah Faisal was born in 1963 and raised in Jamaica. He embraced Islam at the age of 16. He studied Arabic and Islamic studies for one year in Guyana, South America and then went on for further studies at the Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. There, he studied for eight years and graduated in 1991. Among his Shaikhs are: Abdul-Hakim Quick, Abdullah Tuwayjiree, Abdul-Wahab Tarairi, Shaikh Ibn Jibreen and Naasir Umar

Sheikh Abu Yusuf Riyadh ul-Haq

Sheikh Aby Yusuf Riyadh ul-Haq is a graduate of Darul Uloom Al-Arabiya Al-Islamiya, a madrasa school located in Northern England. He completed his studies in Quran, Hadith, Arabic and general Islamic Studies. Upon graduation in 1991, Shaykh Riyadh ul Haq continued in teaching and spreading the message of Islam.

Sheikh Tawfique Chowdhury

Born in Bangladesh and later on moving to Saudi Arabia, he spent most of his childhood there before moving to Australia to complete his high school studies. Prior to his final years of the medical program, he withdrew from the course to accept a scholarship at the Islamic University of Medina, where he completed a diploma in Arabic and graduated from the College of Shariah with a rank of excellence. During his stay in Medina, he completed the study of numerous classical texts from a number of its distinguished scholars.

Sulaiman Mulla

Sheikh Sulaiman completed his Hifzul Qur'an at the age of 14 in the year 1989, thereafter continued his studied for 7 years in the field of Tafseer, Hadeeth, Fiqh, Aqaaid, & the Arabic language. Sheikh is presently a Lecturer/Ustaadh in Johannesburg/South Africa where he resides with his family.

Yahya Ibrahim

Of Egyptian descent, Yahya Adel Ibrahim was burn in Canada and currently resides in Perth, Western Australia. He began memorizing the Quran at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later, receiving an Ijaazah. He began lecturing at the main mosques in Toronto at the age 17. In his quest for authentic and classical Islamic knowledge, Yahya Ibrahim traveled the world to meet, translate and study with Islamic scholars and students of knowledge. Being proficient in Arabic and English, he has translated books and various works from Arabic into English for many Islamic dignitaries.

Sheikh Zahir Mahmood

This erudite scholar was born in England and has gained licenses to teach (ijaazas) in many Islamic sciences including Qur'an, Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Traditions (Hadith) of The Prophet (SAW) from various Shyukh. Following the completion of his secular studies at the age of 16, he enrolled at Dar al-Uloom al-Arabiyya al-Islamiyya, Bury (a satellite college to al- Azhar University), where he initiated his studies of the Alimiya course. Thereafter, he studied 3 years in the presitigious seat of learning al-Jamia al- Islamiyya Karachi, Pakistan.

Children Around The Prophet

This 8 CD set introduces a new dimension to the Seerah or life of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), which has rarely been looked at in past Seerah narratives: Focusing upon how the Prophet (SAW) taught, dealt, and interacted with children, many of whom grew up to become outstanding companions and model Muslims.

In introducing parents and potential parents to the Prophetic example of dealing with children, Dr. Hesham Al-Awadi tackles the challenges and complexity of raising children, and the necessity to understand and cater for their needs. Throughout these lectures recorded at Birkbeck College, University of London, Dr. Al-Awadi, a renowned Seerah historian draws upon instances from the Prophet's (SAW) life in order to address the emotional, spiritual, moral, sexual, and social dimensions of raising children in today's society.



| - Download -

From the Shadows : Exposing the New World Order

Join Halaqah Media's production "From the Shadows" on an audio adventure unlike any other, enhanced with brilliant effects mastered digitally in Dolby Surround. Experience a gripping and compelling adventure through the realms of time. Explore the cloaked hand that has been responsible for some of history's most important turning points. The same hand that now controls every medium, exploiting it for their sole ambition of total global domination with a one World government. Be there when we uncover the gripping truth surrounding Masonry, past and present that is exposed in this exclusive insight never before revealed.

• - Download -

Shadows 2 : Money

Some say money is the root of all evil: a tool used by the wicked and the greedy to manipulate and control.Others see it as the key to all life’s puzzles. But whatever you believe one thing is for sure it affects everyone of us.

Halaqah Media explores the dark history of money and how it has influenced the world we live in.

You will never see money the same again!

• - Download -

Shadows 3: Covert Operations (The CIA Exposed)

Enhanced CD. Digitally recorded and reproduced - DDD. "Man, independent of time, independent of place, independent of religion seems to be inherently blood thirsty with an enthusiastic restlessness for war. In the dawn of a new century, it seems our ability to change is forever escaping us; ultimately, wars will always know sequels."

• - Download -

The Evil Of Hiphop Culture

Abu Shahadah takes a look into young Muslims who glorify thug mentality, gang culture and also the dangers they are leading themselves into as well as exploring rap music and its stars who have had a big impact on society, ultimately on the Muslim youth.

The World's Bravest People

By Muhammad Alshareef. Muhammad Alshareef was born in 1975 and raised in Canada. In his youth, he memorized the Quran and later graduated with an Islamic Law degree from the Islamic University of Madinah, class of 1999. He is the founder of AlMaghrib Institute through which he teaches university-level seminars on Islam. AlMaghrib Institute seminars have been conducted across the USA and Canada, as well as in Australia.

Explanation of Surah al'Hujurat

By Abu Hasnayn Murtaza Khan. Mainly focussing on Muhammad ash-Shanqeeti's classical Tafseer of the Qur'an as well as others, Murtaza Khan explains the first eighteen verses of Surah al Hujurat, which contain rules pertaining to the great development of a society, for example: • The Muslims behaviour towards Allah, the Creator • The Muslims behaviour towards the Messenger, peace be upon him • The Muslims behaviour in society • The Muslims behaviour towards one another

Actions Are By Intentions

The Shaikh begins with a brief biography of Imaan an-Nawi. and gives a detail explanation of the 1st Hadith in Imaan an-Nawi book.

On the authority of Umar bin Al-Khattab, who said : I heared the Messenger of Allah salla Allahu alihi wa sallam say : "Actions are but by intention and every man shall have but that which he intended. Thus he whose migration was for Allah and His messenger, his migration was for Allah and His messenger, and he whose migration was to achieve some worldly benefit or to take some woman in marriage, his migration was for that for which he migrated." related by Bukhari & Muslim

Holiday Season: An Islamic perspective & Bidah: The Hidden Sin

Holiday Season - An Islamic perspective

By: Kamal El Mekki. Each holiday season Muslims in the West are barraged with the holiday spirit, yet few understand the true nature of these holidays and fewer still manage to save their religion when approached by this fervor. This Lecture is a most important look at the history and refutations of common western Holidays, and provides the Islamic principles by which to judge all such events.

Bidah: The Hidden Sin

By: Sh. Waleed Basyouni. One of the most severe yet hidden sins in Islam is the act of committing Bidah. These sins are especially severe because in doing them one believes that one is involved in good righteous acts only to discover that on the day of akhira they will be viewed as sinful disobedience by Allah. It is for this reason that no Muslim should go without a thorough understanding of the issue of Bidah, and also know the common characteristics that can be used to recognize and act as such. This knowledge is appropriately addressed in this lecture in a very interesting story telling style.

Heroes Of Islam

The life of the Muslim Ummah is solely dependent on the ink of it's scholars and the blood of it's Martyrs." - Shaykh Abdullah Azzam (May the Mercy of Allah be with him)

Indeed history is written in the colours, black - the ink of its scholars, red - the blood of the martyrs. Maktabah Sound Studio is proud to introduce "Heroes of Islam" a series of lectures exploring the lives of some of the greatest men in the history of Islam these being:-



• Imam Abu Hanifah [702-772 CE]
• Imam Malik bin Anas [709-801 CE]
• Abdullah bin Al-Mubarak [740-803 CE]
• Shaykh ul Islam ibn Taymiyyah [1263-1330 CE]
• Salahuddin Ayyubi [1137-1193 CE]
• Muzaffar Qutuz and the Battle of Ain-Jaloot [1260 CE]
• Muhammad Al-Fatih [1453 CE]
• Syed Qutub [1906-1966 CE]
• Shaykh Tamim Al-Adnani (1942-1989CE)
• Shaykh Abdullah Azzam (1941-1989CE)
• Bonus Track - Shaykh Tamim Al-Adnani - Current Affairs

The Spiritual Solution to Materialism

By Murtaza Khan. Many people are drowning in materialism and two extremes have become prevalent amongst the Muslims. Presenting to a group of sixth form students, the speaker discusses the choice of total assimilation into society where Islam plays a minimal role in the life of Muslims and the total abandonment of participating in society. What is the middle path? What was the opinion of the companions of the Messenger, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him? And what is the spiritual solution?

Backbiting

By Shaykh Ahmad Ali. The act of backbiting has been declared prohibited in Islam. This is the only religion which has declared it to be haram, however its nature is detested in all cultures. Yes, in this age. due to our pitiful state it is overlooked, but the word used to refer to the act 'backbiting' even in the Enlgih language signifies it's graveness. The Qur'an calls it cannibalism and the Englishlanguage implies the same.

The sin of backbiting is grave indeed and it's consequences severe, yet we overlook or explain it away. Our excuses may appease those around us today but on the day of Judgement we will be held to account. This talk explains what constitutes backbiting and what its consequences.

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah's (691H - 751H) Qasidah Nuniyyah

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah's (691H - 751H)

'Qasidah Nuniyyah' (on the Description of Jannah)

Recited by Abdul Aziz Al-Matrafy

Qasidah Nuniyyah being the Arabic for, 'A Poem, all the verses of which end with the letter Nun.

Trays of gold and cups will be passed round them, (there will be) therein all that the one's inner-selves could desire, all that the eyes could delight in, and you will abide therein forever. This is the Paradise which you have been made to inherit because of your deeds which you used to do (in the life of the world). Therein for you will be fruits in plenty, of which you will eat (as you desire). (Al-Quran, 43: 71-73)

Abu Hurairah Narrates that the Prophet said, Almighty Allah says, 'I have prepared for my pious servants that which no eye has seen and no ear has heard and neither has the thought occurred in any persons' heart, so recite if you wish'.

'No soul knows what pleasures are hidden for him' (Al-Qur'an, 32: 17)

• 'Qasidah Nuniyyah' (on the Description of Jannah)
• Tawfiq Choudhury - That Which No Eye Has Seen

Temptations of the Dunya

By Murtaza Khan. In this awakening lecture the speaker brings home to the listeners the state of affairs of the Ummah of Muhammad, peace and blessing of Allah be upon him; Focussing on the great portion of Muslims who have taken to indulging in their desires and temptations, he hi-lights many of the common problems today. Also Allah, the Most High, has created man as a supreme and noble creature and has raised from amongst mankind, the Muslims as the best of people, yet due to imitating the disbelievers and by giving into desires have the Muslims become low. Concluding on a positive note, the speaker reminds the believing servants to try and change this state of affair with their hands, tongues or at least their hearts.

Jinns and Magic - Samir Abu Hamza

This lecture is a presentation that begins with brief descriptions of what sihr and jinns really are. It not only defines these terms but the speaker also tells of his surprising experiences assisting people in their cure from possession and spells of magic. If you are interested in situations of jinn possession and the effects of being inflicted with magic then this lecture may pinch your curiosity.

Imam Bukhari: One of the Greatest Personalities in the World

By Navaid Aziz. This 3 CD set presents a biographical sketch of the life of a great personality in Islamic history, Imam Bukhari. The speaker also goes into some of the details on how Sahih Al-Bukhari was compiled and written. This motivational and emotional series is left with details regarding the trials surrounding the Imam’s death.

The 4 Principles By Navaid Aziz

The 4 Principles is based on a classical Arabic treatise entitled “Al Qawaid Al Arbaa”. This presentation is about the four principles of shirk. By becoming familiar with these principles the listener can increase his or her awareness of shirk and it’s many hidden branches. With this valuable information one could better safeguard himself from falling into this grave error of shirk. This lecture could easily be placed in one’s collection of material related to tawheed and basics of aqeedah or belief.

Navaid Aziz was born in Montreal, Canada. He finished his high school with honors from Centennial Regional High School. He then graduated from Champlain College in Commerce and Social Sciences. He completed his diploma in Arabic in Madina from 2000-2003, after which he has been pursuing his second year of the Sharee'ah faculty. Some of his close teachers have been Sh. Yasir Qadhi and Dr. Abu Ameenah Bilal Philips, as well as other illustrious personalities in Madina.

Adam And The Shaytan

The scholars of Islam say that they are over 100 lessons we can learn from the story of Adam and Satan. The Shaikh outlines over 75 prominent lessons we can extract from the lesson of Adam and Satan. Allah (swt) has warned us about Satan and his handy work in many ayahs of the Quran. Satan himself said:

Iblis (Satan) said: ‘give me respite until the day they all shall be raised (from the dead). 'Allah said: 'you are of those granted respite.' iblis (Satan) said: ' because you have caused me to go astray. I will certainly lie in wait for them on your straight path. Then I shall come upon them from in front of them and from behind them, and from their right and from their left, and you will not find most of them thankful. ‘He (Allah) said: ‘get out from here disgraced and expelled. Whoever of them followed you; I will certainly fill the hell with you all. (7:14-18)

Devil's Deception: History of the Sects

By Waleed Basyouni. The Devil's Deception series teaches the history of Islam from a unique perspective: through the history of the deviant sects. It is how the eternal enemy of mankind tries to decieve people with philosophy, eloquency etc... The 1st volume of the Devils Deception series deals with the history of the sects by giving an overview of the roots and reasons for sects to form within a religion, followed by detailed descriptions of the two main deviant sects, the Khawaarij and the Shi'ah. In the 2nd volume, Sheikh Waleed Al-Basyouni speaks about the reasons behind the origins of the sects of old time such as the Jahmiyyah, Mu'tazilah, etc. He continues by connecting their philosophies with the foundation of the widely popular 'Ashariyyah belief. The Sheikh also gives the brief biographies of the founders of these sects. All these once again remind us of the Prophet's words: "Indeed the children of Isra'eel split up into 72 sects, and my ummah will split up into 73 sects; all of them are in the Fire, except one." It was said, "Who is the [saved] one?" He replied, "That which I and my Companions are upon." When the believer listens to this prediction from the Prophet , he should try to exert his best effort to be on the true path (by knowing what the truth is, and at the same time knowing what the reasons were behind some groups of people falling into serious mistakes).

Volume 1

Volume 2

History of Palestine

By Suhaib Hasan. Beginning with recitation from Surah Isra, the speaker takes us through a journey describing the times of Bani Israel. What significance does Haykal As-Sulaimani hold in our history? Where did the Prophet (saw) go during Al Isra’ wal Mi’raj? Christian Priest reveals the secret! These and other interesting questions are addressed along with a time lined narration of the history of Palestine.

Was the Prophet Romantic?

By Waleed Basouni. How did the Prophet (pbuh) of Islam and the best of creation treat his wives? How did he value them? Was he to them a stern dictator or compassionate and cheerful? This talk explores the relationship of our Prophet and his wives, and how we can benefit by following his example. It also highlights the need to educate ourselves on the permissible methods of increasing love between married couples, under the example of our beloved prophet.

Gangsters & Thugs

Abu Shahadah discusses the problems Muslim Youth face living in the West and trying to live the life of a thug. This thug life which stems from ignorance, can be seen present in young muslims. What is the consequences of this life? and where does this belong in islam? A very direct and powerful speech

Waleed Basyouni - Parents, the middle gate of Jannah

This is a very moving lecture that reminds us of the status of our parents. We want our kids to treat us right and fullfill their rights upon us. But do we fullfil our parents' rights upon us? Listen to this lecture and you will never look at your parents the same way again.

Murtaza Khan - Searching for a spouse

At a time when marital harmony amongst the practising population is worsening and divorce is on the increase, Abu Hasnayn looks at some of the misconceptions and illnesses that exist within this community when choosing a spouse. He reflects upon certain problems that arise within marriages and offers pragmatic solutions. He also discusses the importance of marriage and the qualities to be sought in a spouse.

Abu Hasnayn Murtaza Khan graduated from the International Islamic University, Islamabad in June 2001 with BA Honours in Usool-ud-Din and has been actively involved in the field of da'wah for many years. At present he is an Islamic Studies teacher in al-Noor Primary School , London . He is also a visiting khateeb at Al-Ansar Islamic Education Centre, Islamic Da'wah Centre and University of East London.

Deviation of the Ummah: Past and Present

Bilal Philips

Throughout time man has deviated. The people who were alive during the time of the prophets before the Prophet Muhammad (saw) deviated just as those who are alive now deviate. So, as a result deviation is nothing new. However, we may extract benefit from the mistakes of the past. This presentation is meant to inform us of the various types of deviation which have occurred, so their mistakes will not be repeated. This lecture is also a source of historical reference material.

Yusuf Idris - Why Don't You Pray?

Allah says: "And they have been commanded no more than this: to worship Allah, offering him sincere devotion, being true (in faith), and to establish regular prayer, and to pay zakaat, and that is the religion right and straight" (al-Bayyinah 5). Also: "Verily, the prayers are enjoined on the believers at stated times" (al-Nisaa 103).

Jaabir (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "Between a man and polytheism (al-shirk) and disbelief (al-kufr) is the abandoning of the prayer". (Recorded by Muslim.)

Khalid Yasin - The Purpose of Life

What Is The Purpose of Life? Why are we here and where are we going? Through the verses of the Holy Qur’an, Shaykh Khalid Yasin expounds upon the creation of the universe and this amazing world we live in - and how it came to be. With his logical style of argument, the Shaykh answers these questions with much wisdom.

CD 1

CD 2

A continuation of the first part of "The Purpose of Life", Shaykh Khalid Yasin delves into the life of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him) and his message, and shows that prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) came with the same message; to worship God, do good in this world and strive for the eternal life hereafter. Alhamdulillah (all praise is due to Allah); twenty-two non-Muslims reverted to Islam on the night of this lecture.

CD 1

CD 2

Khalid Yasin - Changing the World Through Dawah

The misfortunes occurring to the Muslims is simply due to the fact that Muslims are moving away from the true teachings of Islam, as taught by Muhammad (peace be upon him). The world will be a better place if Islam is revived back into the Muslims lives and ultimately, spread to the rest of the world.

Taken From Darul Islam . Info

Mohammad El-Shinawy - A love Story

The brother refutes the western love model and the "Romeo and Juliet" dream, and then comes at love from an Islamic point of view, and shows us really how the love we say we have for Allaah is neither shown in our actions or our daily lives. It's an Iman booster.

In the Hearts of Green Birds

5 th April 1992, war broke out in the Balkans. Many people shouted and screamed. A few actually went to the aid of the Bosnian Muslims. Different organisations came. Much is still talked about the help given by these people.

There was however, another group of individuals who also went to Bosnia. No mention was made of them. They came from near and far, young and old, rich and poor, and they travelled to Bosnia. These people were the foreign Mujahideen (volunteer Islamic fighters).

Between 1992-95, hundreds came and went. A handful never returned: the Shuhadaa’ – those killed in the way of Allah.

With true sincerity to Allah (Allah knows best) and an undying commitment to the Deen of Islam, the Shuhadaa of Bosnia managed, insha’Allah to attain the ultimate objective of a Muslim – the Pleasure of Allah, followed by the reward which awaits in Paradise on High, and Eternal Bliss is unfolded to enjoy.

Under the Shades of Swords

In April 1992, war broke out in the Balkans. Over the next three years, the world was to see one of the greatest atrocities committed against a people. Through the thick cloud of worldwide speeches, conferences and condemnations, a group of individuals merged whom, until today, little is known.

From the dusty mountains of Afghanistan to the plush Arabian Gulf, they journeyed to the war-torn region of Bosnia – Herzegovina. They were the Mujahideen, the volunteer Islamic fighters. Out of the hundreds that came and went, a few never returned: the Shuhadaa – those killed in the way of Allah.

In the Summer of 1996, Azzam Recordings released the first audio tape of its kind to be produced in English. The name of this tape was: ‘In the Hearts of Green Birds.’ It outlined some of the stories of these men. This tape was so successful, that it spread, by the Will of Allah, throughout many Muslim homes in the UK , North America and Australia . Due to popular demand, in the Summer of 1997, Azzam Recordings produced the sequel to this tape: ‘Under the Shades of Swords.’ We ask Allah to accept the Shuhadaa’ and shower His Mercy upon them. Ameen.

The Fall Of Spain

The fall of spain, formerly known as Andalus. Sheikh Sa'eed Ali illustrates the stricking similarity between the condition that existed some 5 hundred years ago which led to the fast decline of Islam in Spain and the condition that exists now in all islamic countries

Allah alerts us to the importance of studying history and find out what happened to the people of the past. Allah said: "Have they not travelled through the earth and seen what was the end of those who were before them? And verily, the home of the Hereafter is the best for those who fear Allah and obey Him (by abstaining from sins and evil deeds, and by performing righteous good deeds). Do you not then understand?" [12:109]