The Correct Response – Abdal Hakim Murad

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We live in confusing times – times that we struggle to understand and that often don’t understand us. How, then, should we as believers respond to its challenges? What are the precedents set by the luminaries of the past? And how can a longer term understanding of the history and evolution of Bani Adam help us?

In a talk given in 2019, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad reflects on a strategy for the correct response of the believers.

Filmed prior to the pandemic.

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[siddiqhabib]

MaShaAllah, Allah (s.w.t) is indeed Kareeb. JazaakAllaah for a beautiful eye opening sermon.
What i picked up

*. Compassion and Human solidarity rather than to be carried by our ego (selfishness) (whether those who give rigid fatwa in the muslim ummah / the (western thinking of) i want to be me culture (searching for the self)).
*. When believers are weak, make it easy for them. Dont go for a narrower ruling.
*. Rasoolullaah made things easier for people.
*. Modern idea of the self taking us to self-realization and therefore happiness; is not working. Greed is driving the show.
*. In the muslim ummah we have those who are going for narrower and rigid interpretations and more interested in Ikhthelaaf.
*. Ikhthelaaf: wanting every body should agree with me/us. (due to emotionality, anxiety/panic attack).
*. Still regard of the things, being in the moment, Being Haadir. If you are Haadir, Allah is Kareeb. Enter the natural world, the world of cyclical time not of (mechanical) linear ticking time.
*. Always remember people are intrinsically valuable (Karramnaa bani Aadam)
*. Remember God is always there. He wishes to be found, he longs to be known, he is Kareeb, he is with you .. where ever you may be.
*. He will open the door of his mercy and his acceptand and unveiling, to those who sincerely and broken heartedly and humbly approach him.

[Hamza-GH-Hofmann]

Alhamdullilah.
I feel so relieved. As a newly convert (59) I really, really beat myself up many times for not yet being enough, having achieved enough.
Thanks so very much!!
God is not the one, to catch us out. Amen.
That makes my day.

[alib]

I find it almost miraculous that a Cambridge educated middle-class Englishman is guided by Allah and speaks in the most eloquent voice about our Deen. Alhamdulillah.

[Kim-kpms]

Whenever I listen to Abdal Hakim Murad's speech, its like a flowing stream of water - gentle and calming but it also flows towards an ocean that is deep with spiritual knowledge. Mashallah

[karela]

Im Christen from Holland, thank you for you time and knowledge about islamic history that makes me like islam understanding better. Its 1400 years ago. I sending love from Holland to thank you. I have looked also into Hindu and Torah history its all wonderful bud islamic its facinerend,

[jpaqon]

Ah, how many a stern ruling I had adopted in the past was born from nothing but my own insecurities... May Allah make us people who make the road to God easy for ourselves and all humanity

[tusharimdad]

This shaykh's name is perfect. He is the slave of the 'al-Hakim' - the All Wise; and his second name is 'Murad' - the one sought by Allah. His wisdom in his lectures are self-evident. May we continue to benefit from him. May Allah preserve him, create many other scholars like him and increase us all in wisdom, mercy, knowledge and closeness to Him.

[KeskinCookin]

Seeing the universe as a “garden” not as a “minefield.” A beautiful way of looking at things that needs not to be forgotten.

[rezafouad]

Make it point to make dua for sheikh's good health

[annsmahboob]

I found myself constantly pausing and rewinding to catch any phrases I missed; the wisdom in the words of the shaykh is amazing masha Allah, may Allah unite the ummah and bless you all.

[Coffeecaffeineee]

This Shaykh is a blooming flower in the garden he speaks of

[Enacaus]

The Liberals, Conservatives, Ex Muslims, Christian Missionaries and everyone else is scared of how much Abdal Hakim Murad destroys them with such ease.
I LOVE THIS GUY

[Sigmamenhealth]

I love Sheikh Abdal Hakim. I have recommended listening sheikh to many people in my neighbor hood. We all love him so much. Please post videos of sheikh more often and tell him to take care of his health. May Allah protect him and give him a long life. May Allah guide us on his straight path.

[justiceall]

The importance of a good education shines through in this man's speech.
Calm eloquent, knowledgable and wise.
Reverts(Muslims globally) take heed.
Learn the Deen proper.
Live it.
Very nice indeed.

[aleksandryaroslav]

Allahuakbar, soothes my soul when hearing this like a lavender healing balm. Thank you so much

[xalate]

Such a spot on and an enlightening lecture. This ummah is in dire need of scholars like you.

[earthbrown]

This era of ours is a time we should remind people of Allah's Mercy, because people are already hurting and wounded. Thanks for the reminder.

[ashwadhwani]

This is unbelievably divine education, thank you

[MVPA-ioee]

I love the way the Speaker's speak, the intonation of the voice, the calming effect and the eye opening knowledge... It's very soothing to listen too... ❤️

[MoEhabS]

I’ve been listening to this lecture for the past three years .. and every time I hear I get a learn a new insight