Islamic Village Podcast

Hudaibiya -the Treaty & the Victory Following the earliest confrontations with Quraysh, The Believers are again on the march. This time however, it is not for war but Pligrimage.Shaykh Ibrahim explains how the Treaty at Hudaibiya was a key moment in gaining an upper hand and victory against the weakened Quraysh, and how events at that time sowed the seeds for things that transpired some thirty years later.

Defenders of the Faith | Uhud & Khandaq - The Fourteenth Installment of the thematic look at Seerah of the Prophet [peace & blessings be upon him]. This episode reflects on the build up to and the aftermath of the battles of Uhud & Khandaq what the consequences are for Muslims when they fail to follow the Messenger's directives. An awe inspiring testimony of the bravery and the servitude of those men and women who participated in these two encounters. For more information on courses or to register or any other questions, email: ivcourses@gmail.com

Medina, the Illuminated City - The Twelth Installment of the thematic look at Seerah of the Prophet [peace & blessings be upon him]. This episode examines the time and place that was Medina. Why Medina? How did it fit in to the Divine plan? Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa reflects on the momentous Hijrah [migration] of the Prophet [peace & blessings be upon him]. For more information on courses or to register or any other questions, email: ivcourses@gmail.com

The Hijrah The Eleventh Installment of the thematic look at Seerah of the Prophet [peace & blessings be upon him]. During the course of this excellent series, the we explore the deeper significance of much of the events that occur and howand what they mean to us. Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa reflects on the momentous Hijrah [migration] of the Prophet [peace & blessings be upon him]. For more information on courses or to register or any other questions, email: ivcourses@gmail.com

The Tenth installment of the Life of the Messenger [SAW], delivered by Shaykh Ibrahim this episode looks at the situation just preceding the Hijrah, the conditions born by the believers and the stuff that make men in leaders.

Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa returns to look at the 'Weak & Oppressed' Muslims in the formative Meccan years like in the lsdt session and then leaads on to the Qur'anic Character that manifested in the early believers.

وصية الامام ابو حنيفة Wasiyya of Imam Abu Hanifa  This is the third part of kitab al wasiyya of Imam Abu Hanifa. It constitutes his last testament on issues of Belief [Aqida] before he passed away. It contains twelve aspects of faith necessary for Ahl as sunnah wa al-jama'ah to hold. This was taught by Shaykh Atabek Shukurov an-Nasafi as part of an Aqida continuum where the course will be looking in turn to all the books and schools of aqida.

Part II of the Bayquniyya The Bayquniyya is poem of 30 something verses of poetry which explain the hadith terminology & classification known as 'mustalah al hadith'. This video is the first of two parts where Shaykh Atabek explains the nuances of the subject. The audio only version has already been published.

The Bayquniyya is poem of 30 something verses of poetry which explain the hadith terminology & classification known as 'mustalah al hadith'. This video is the first of two parts where Shaykh Atabek explains the nuances of the subject. The audio only version has already been published.

Alhamdulillah the much anticipated Eighth episode of the Seerah an Nabawiyy series of lectures. Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa continues to draw out the often ignored lessons from the blessed life of the Messenger of Allah [Peace & Blessings be upon him]. In this chapter we take a look at how things begin to change as the Messenger embarks upon his open call beginning firstly with his clan and close friends. The hardships faced by the early Muslims and the Prophet's [peace & blessings upon him] advice to them. Monthly Tafsir al Qur'an Series by Shaykh Haroon Hanif Coming Soon First Wednesday of Every Month Insha Allah Starting November. For more informations email drjkhan5@googlemail.com

Bab Salaat al Jumah, Kitab as Salaat | Mukhtaser al Quduri Using the Classical manual of Hanafi law, Mukhtaser al Quduri, Shaykh Atabek explores the fiqh issues and conditions surrounding the friday prayer. Naturally there are questions and answers. Does the khutba need to be in arabic? Is Jumah outside the Jami mosque valid? and more   if you have any questions feel free to post a message and we will endeavor to get it answered.

Beautiful recitation according to the riwaya of Hamza 'an khalaf by Shaykh Abdur-Rashid Sufi. Commonly we hear recitations according to the Mubarak riwayah of Hafs ['an 'Asim] and at times Warsh but it is rare to hear much of the other beautiful styles which number 7 [and some say 10] If you want to hear more from this Qari or specific Surahs then post a request in the comments section and i wll do my best to oblige.

Shaykh Atabek explains the famous poem that forms an introduction to the science of hadith. In a little of 3 hrs The Hadith Classification, Terminology and nomenclature are covered. A must listen for anyone lookin got take their Islamic studies further.

Seerah an Nabawiyy Part 7 [Life of the Prophet - Peace & Blessings be Upon Him] The Seventh installment of Shaykh Ibrahim's thematic look at the Seerah  The Teacher Shaykh Ibrahim was born and raised in Liverpool, England. He was blessed with the opportunity to study several classical disciplines at the hands of some of the holders of the tradition such as Murabit al-Haj, al-Habib Umar b. Hafiz and Shaikh Hassan al-Hindi. Initially studying for three years in Syria and Mauritania, Ustaz Ibrahim was then blessed with the opportunity to spend over six years in the illuminated city of Tarim, Hadramaut where he studied under the qualified hands of teachers such as al-Habib Kazim al-Saqqaf, al-Habib ‘Ali al-Jifri and al-Shaikh ‘Umar Husain al-Khatib. He was one of the founders of several Islamic initiatives including the Ibn Abbas Institute, Starlatch Press, Badr Language Institute and the Greensville Trust. He currently resides in Liverpool, England with his wife and two children

Ibn Juzayy al Kalbi's Tasfiyyat al Qulub [part 1] Imam Zaid Shakir explains Ibn Juzayy's masterful work on purification of the heart and highlights the relevance of the wisdoms contained within the text to our lives today.

Sunnah & Bid'ah by Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller   A classic exposition on the true understanding of Sunnah & Bid'ah - two terms plagued by misunderstanding. Whilst not a new talk by any means the issues contained within and moreover the principles illustrated could not be more relevant for people today.

وصية الامام ابو حنيفة Wasiyya of Imam Abu Hanifa  This is part one of kitab al wasiyya of Imam Abu Hanifa. It constitutes his last testament on issues of Belief [Aqida] before he passed away. It contains twelve aspects of faith necessary for Ahl as sunnah wa al-jama'ah to hold. This was taught by Shaykh Atabek Shukurov an-Nasafi as part of an Aqida continuum where the course will be looking in turn to all the books and schools of aqida.

Love & Marriage | Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed A beautiful Dars about the spirit of marriage and relationships in Islam. It constitutes a welcome departure from the obsession of legal rights in marriage and guides us to reflect upon the true nature of our souse and the practical realities of how we should deal with each other. Shaykh Abdul Aziz Qualified as a teacher from Leicester University in 1984, Abdul Aziz Ahmed was born and raised in Nottingham, UK. He has taught in England, Scotland, USA, Africa and Saudi Arabia. His specialty is Special Needs and Language. His Islamic Studies have taken him to Tunisia, Yemen, Hijaz, Turkey & East Africa. His teachers include the late Shaykh Habib Ahmed Mashur Al-Haddad (Jeddah), Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Kitamy (Kenya), Sidi Fethullah Gulen (Turkey), and Shaykh Abul Qasim ibn Zein Qayrawan (Tunisia). He also spent 10 years with Shaykh Mahmud Galal from Al-Azhar (Cairo). He has also translated a number of books including Risala al Jamia of Ahmed ibn Zayn al Habashi Forty Hadith on Qur'an of Mulla Ali Qari

An insightful lecture delivered by Imam Zaid Shakir on the subject of unity.