Beware of the Habits You Inhabit- Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

The global online pornography industry is currently estimated to be nearly $40 billion and growing. Its pervasive nature remains a key destructive force in both the spirit of the individual and society. In the third part of our series on the nafs, Shaykh Hamza explains the profound impact our habits, good or bad, have on our hearts. In a time where demonic forces continuously assault us, the need for sacred veils and filters is more important than ever. Tune in for another powerful episode in which Shaykh Hamza gives the secret to breaking bad habits and addictions. And, there’s a sneak peak at next week's episode with two very special guests!
About the Sacred Text Messages podcast:
In this age of material excess and spiritual privation, grounding ourselves in divine guidance has never been more critical. The Sacred Text Messages podcast with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf provides an antidote to the modern madness by reconnecting us with God and His Messenger ﷺ. Listen to timeless wisdoms from sacred sources and rediscover Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

[@elifwarrioress1003]

Opposite of addiction is connection! Once you connect to your creator love flows through you.. Jazakullah khayir

[@lionfelidae7698]

It's certainly not internet connection though

[@devinschuler333]

As salamu alaikum brother/sister! Beautiful

[@fi687]

@@lionfelidae7698😅p

[@MegaAli213]

May Allah reward and protect our Shaykh Hamza Yusuf whom I've had the pleasure and benefit of knowing and learning from for nearly 30 years alhamdulilah.

[@israandnoahfieldtrips.]

the entire time i was listening to this, i was amazed by how accurate and spot on you are in delivering your message sheikh hamza yousef thank you for voicing all of this

[@NIXYSKILLA]

He is truly a breath of fresh air. May Allah swt grant us the opportunity to be in his presence one day InshaAllah

[@shahlakhan1437]

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[@muhammedq9109]

May Allah ﷻ forgive us and bless us and grant us all the highest ranks of jannah 🤲🏽 Amen

[@shafiq154]

Ameen

[@mdkiswani]

Aameen

[@reenasiddiqui2932]

Ameen

[@elvirakhak8880]

Hi

[@muhammedq9109]

@@sabamasood4592 what ?

[@hebaaria484]

I can even listen to him in gym. The topics that he talks about are so special and different.

[@schoolschool7164]

"Heart need to find the GOD to be satiated" what a profound conviction

[@muniraabdelhay7531]

I love your lectures I was introduced by my son in his late 20 th May Allah give him a good wife and May Allah bless your boys and family Amazingly important and current in this time and era that we are leaving May Allah protect the UMA Ameen Ameen Ameen

[@rizebalikcisi]

08:20 Pornified by Pamela Paul 24:10 Sex and Culture by Joseph D. Unwin 42:20 Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy 42:41 The counselor by Cormac McCarthy I've always benefited from Sheikh Hamza Yusuf's reading list. Good readings y'all 🙋‍♂️

[@MAli-yv6rv]

The China Study

[@ghadasuqr343]

Thank you very much for sharing this

[@user-jd4qg4gl2w]

Yes, I heard it too. It’s true, Hamza Yusuf has been diagnosed with a malignant form of testicular cancer for which he is currently undergoing cancer treatment. He continues his battle with cancer knowing that he has not very long to live. It’s sad but death is inevitable for anyone great or small, for Allah is Haqq, life is Haqq, Death is Haqq.

[@NIXYSKILLA]

Truly Sheikh Hamza Yusuf is a beacon of hope for those that struggle and strive towards the fountain of Deen, in all our brokenness. When I waver, his eloquent approach, with no raising of voice or shouting at all (a problem among many religious figures these days) manages to connect on that spiritual level we all innately wish to be tethered to. The way he can take knowledge and construct it in such a way, you can’t help but smile because of how relatable it is. In a world that profits on selfishness and the disease that is a materialistic society, feeding on our differences rather than our connectedness - he puts into perspective that the ones that seek answers and those hearts that can’t find rest in the untruthfulness of today, that the solutions of our problems are much simpler. Humans tend to overcomplicate and deviate in ways that, to our souls, feels unnatural. Depression is at an all time high because of the competitiveness of societies and the desire to acquire wealth and amass ‘things’ rather than to build real connections based on the fundamentals of humanity. The fact he can take the teachings of not just Islamic origin, and present it to us in such a way to make understanding what is said, is an actual gift. May Allah swt protect and bring together the revivers of our hearts InshaAllah

[@moussasarr6170]

😮

[@NurdinOmar-dn7fh]

❤❤❤ it is really so much beautiful to see that also other people like the person who posted this comment feel the same way and love and appreciation for sheikh hamza he really helped me I was almost turning away from the religion cuz I was sick of those sheiks that raise their voices and yell and don’t use logic to digest the message of this deen and enable ur senses to understand❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@zeeinvest9473]

As salaam bro. I really really connected with your thoughts. I would like you to be my brother and companion in this world, even if digitally. I very rarely come across others with the same type of interest and insight, and I’m struggling with Islam as well. Do you have discord or an email ?

[@Pincer88]

Being a moderate (i.e. not fanatical) christian, you make so much sense.

[@MaRi-jx1uf]

The reason for that is Islam. Islam is a religion that makes sense

[@maq739]

Sir . . . You are a gift to the Ummah . . . I have always been praying for you and shall do always . . . InshaAllah. had there been transcripts of this series of lectures especially this one . . . It would have been great . . .

[@rabiabasri954]

🐸🐸🙃🙂🤣😁😁🙂🐸🐸🤦‍♀️😖😌😊😛😀😀😀😀🥱🥱🥱😵

[@dipuahmed9923]

Assalamuallykum, Alhamdullilah I agree with you 100% May Allah increase his life time with us and our society can take something…..

[@dinozaurpickupline4221]

i remember watching a video of this one

[@dinozaurpickupline4221]

hamza tortiz

[@SomethinginsideSoStrong-ge6hy]

My faith was shaken in Hamza Yusuf after I heard from a reliable source that he drinks alcohol! I suppose it’s the old habit which is difficult to let go! The question is, how can I call him a Shaykh after I have known this?

[@foziaraja376]

This lecture is very timely, may Allah swt protect us all especially our children who also have peer pressure added to huge social media presence in their lives.

[@godisonegodhaswon5957]

Beings of Light and beings of fire Beings of Might and beings of desire Stuck in between with one foot caught in the seams Light and darkness not all that seems Shadows of puppets dancing in dreams The heart is the place where the two seas meet Where the truth comes to light and the lie meets defeat Believe what you will and choose what you must Believe me you are ill and soon you will be dust

[@abdullahiabdullahi8499]

Always pray for Allah's help. After so many years, Allah sent me a person who showed me affection and I instantly stopped watching it but also I pray constantly in congregation right now. Alxamdulillah, Allah will help you in a way you will never imagine.

[@romesaazharawan1617]

I'm just amazed..... I can't find enough words.... it's such an educational podcast, by listening to it, its definitely given birth to another thought process inside my head, I never knew luxury is something so negative. So many things he pointed out...jazakAllah for sharing

[@fairuzabida4421]

May Allah safeguards us from these fitnah and makes us concern about these serious problem.

[@jo_josi_si]

ameen

[@RubinaMerchant]

May Allah Protect us from all things evil. Ameen.

[@SoulSnatcherCODM]

I really needed this entire lecture. Thank you.

[@killersarecowards9266]

Jazaaaaka Allah ان شاء الله Will meet at FARDOWZA

[@jayrodriguez3490]

May Allah give me the patience I require to wait another three days for this lecture 🙏🏻😆

[@killersarecowards9266]

Aamiin

[@spacey_jones]

Loving these lectures by Hamza, thank you!

[@fredmiami]

This lecture is profound on many levels: spiritual, intellectual, social, logical, economical and political. If you implement this lecture practically into your life, I think you would be a productive person. May Allah swt preserve sheikh Hamza.

[@SomethinginsideSoStrong-ge6hy]

The question is, who gonna change his habit. The old Irish blood is too strong in him that Islam couldn’t steer him away from his spirit; This man drinks regularly & I don’t know if I should call him a shaykh anymore 🙄

[@MrMrDeeCee]

🙌🏼🙌🏽🙌🏼🙌🏽 As always, mashAllah, many thanks Sir. JazakaAllahu Khiren.

[@gloriaramla8280]

subhallah, yah allah, thank you for this message, for the sheikh, please grant us all jannah

[@taisirghazi2963]

May Allah Sobhano protect us ,our children ànd grandchildren .Ameen ya Rab Al Alameen.

[@aosa1238]

One 0f the best things I have ever heard Masha'Allah!

[@maywin4204]

Very good deep aspect speech and reminder for all openly teachings....thank you very much.

[@alib7489]

Remarkable talk. Full of wisdom Alhamdulillah.

[@boxersfitness]

Salaam Ihya Archive Channel. Jazakumullah khairan for uploading this podcast. Alhamdulillah. Very concise and deep.

[@RepentantSinner]

All wisdom ❤

[@annieyousif25]

JazakAllah khairan sheikh for talking about this! If we love, if we fear, and if we have hope in Allah swt ... everyone can come out of this chronic disease. In sha Allah !!! Allah swt the Creator knows what is best for us! Effort + help of Allah = success

[@danieljohnson1924]

Much love and respect for Sh. Hamzah Yusuf.

[@Icfainternational]

Interesting as always

[@sadiqmodibbo5274]

May Allah bless sheikh hamza yusuf

[@KJ-zb6xw]

Alhamdulilah a great discourse by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. Jazak Allahu Khayran! Pray the young men and women pay heed to this. and guard themselves to preserve their chastity.

[@mchaudry9811]

So true! I love this guy, may Allah protect all esp the children

[@SomethinginsideSoStrong-ge6hy]

Hmmm, May be you will not feel the same if you read this 👉👉👉openletter5.wordpress.com/

[@MegaAli213]

Its a spiritual war, prayer, fasting, dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and zuhud will cure this ailment. Trust in Allah and never waiver.

[@everseeking60]

Wow sheikh hamza is just the best. ❤❤❤❤

[@SomethinginsideSoStrong-ge6hy]

Come read this and re-educate yourself who Hamza Yusuf really is : openletter5.wordpress.com/

[@drimbesatsyed]

such eye opening!

[@superman6262]

May Allah give you a long and blessed life Brother Hamza. Jzakallah

[@SomethinginsideSoStrong-ge6hy]

Hamza has got testicular cancer ! I don’t judge him but it’s a form of divine judgment I suppose after what he has done to the innocent girl in ENGLAND, UK👉👉👉openletter5.wordpress.com/

[@schoolschool7164]

Every consumer is complicit in any harm the product causes.

[@fire.smok3]

Great lecture

[@maywin4204]

Desire is put in us to seek Allah., and it's Allah's Will....Ameen. AL Hadi. AL Muhaymin.

[@mohammedyassien98]

Lives will be lost Most will survive Some lucky to be alive Didn't have one? Wouldn't give a toss But others' livelihoods will be lost, When the long Covid kicks in, We'll lament (for what it's worth)🙄 "Should've gone to The Creator of the Heavens and Earth!😭"

[@adamtalat3197]

May God bless you 🥺

[@Ralhachami1]

Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you Thank you

[@maywin4204]

Balance and be concious of your craves...

[@asupanharianinternet]

I love you hamza yusuf

[@refrefwgwgwegew]

THIS IS SO GOOD, MASHALLAH. MAY ALLAH BLESS HAMZA YUSUF, HIS FAMILY AND THE ENTIRE UMMAH.

[@kashafkashif7100]

Ameen

[@josephjavellana5030]

Hamza yusuf

[@TheUneducatedTeacher]

JazakAllah Karin KM Hemmans The KZbinr

[@yasminabra4547]

Man dissolves himself in an endless slumber enslaved by what is called in Arabic "hawa" which leads to lust, the denial of divine indications and a voluntary surrender to the devil. The only way out is to surrender to Allah.

[@Saa42808]

Sorry sheikh but this is important too. Tuesday August 10 is memorable day I have to write it as I have no doubt whatsoever in my mind that my brothers have always despised me as long as I remember mainly due to the fact that I have no mental compatibility with them. They are born smarter and became successful and I was an underdog for as long as I can remember. Lately I tried my best to clear my heart and made a sincere approach but as always their shrewdness, selfishness, cynicism, and egocentrism overcame which made them decide to continue to hate me. This time I have given up that we do have irreconcilable differences, they are what they are and I am what I am. They can’t be changed and nothing can change their hearts for me. It is hard but a reality. End of writing.

[@ME-nu6uv]

Bismillaahir rahmaanir Raheem Alhumduliah rabbil aalameen Ar rahmaanir Raheem Maliki yamideen Iyyaaka nabudu wa iyyaaka nastaewn Ihdins siratal mustaqeem Siraatal lazeena anamta Alain I’m ghayril maghdoobi Alaihm wa lad daaalleen

[@ayeshapyesha7301]

Ameen. ❤️

[@dinorossi6611]

The lecture is already out on sacred texts podcasts

[@quantumo2099]

Alhamdulilah

[@LorenzoBigUp]

Milk toast 😂😂😂 had me dying 😂😂 mashallah love u shaykh

[@ibrahimfirdaus6347]

Love

[@NotesfromtheFuturesPast]

Alhamdulillah

[@fredmiami]

For lack of a better word, wow.

[@neverunderestimatemybeing]

25:50 - 26:10 you have to make your life challenging and extravagant add more value to it, life isn't just about pleasures .

[@KaziIshraq]

I wish I can see this behemoth of a Spritual Giant in this world and the next. I would love to learn heart to ❤️ InshAllah

[@SomethinginsideSoStrong-ge6hy]

Hey kid, no spiritual giant drinks regularly , Hamza Yusuf, drinks, shakes hands with women , even has been accused of gross misconducts regarding women 👉👉👉openletter5.wordpress.com/

[@BestIsntEasy]

[6:39] Those who reject our proofs are deaf and dumb, in total darkness. Whomever GOD wills, He sends astray, and whomever He wills, He leads in a straight path.

[@SomethinginsideSoStrong-ge6hy]

Ya Adheem, how is that even possible? How could someone like Hamza Yusuf be afflicted with testicular cancer? Is the world really going to loose him forever to something like cancer? Oh! What a loss for the Muslims?

[@zakme5638]

Sadly there's not a heart emoji on KZbin to put ❤ to this.

[@BestIsntEasy]

Your soul also GETS WEAKENED from over protection, NOT SEEING the areas of hell which some have chosen to make their home

[@malhamaulkubra4437]

Your nafs is your number 1 2 3 enemy. It is inclined to evil than good. Satan comes as you avowed enemy. Your habits are the fruits of your nafs and Satan takes advantage of this to persuade you to go deeper downwards

[@BestIsntEasy]

Control YOUR *THOUGHTS*

[@BestIsntEasy]

🤯 I'm presently leaving at minute marker 6:39. I FLASHED on some extremist rabbi. In his lecture, although whomever totally controlled his eyes, etc, when walking THRU an area which was full of women, etc, HE WAS DAMNED ... ".. Should have totally avoided the area.."

[@khanshamairfan214]

❤️

[@lubnahaseeb2669]

Please can you tell me the other two consequences of vices you covered 6 but you said they are 8

[@user-uy6ds7qn5e]

Many men’s ties are made of silk, is it prohibited?

[@begamroksana6266]

Slame brother humza yousaf I think may allha bless u and family ameen 🙏 Iisan to u I swear some time I c scaler frome all around the world I been live in Virginia alexandri

[@begamroksana6266]

I'm from Pakistan can u pl make some video they harassing little kids they eating good food coming niberhood they taking salary which they deside never cheep close if simple they can have 4 dress like that there is I c two handy cap close all old but reep of 10grade drop out had flight in school can't go to all VA schools that's y I'm trying ask u favor I'm from Pakistan there scholer says ho I don't wanna Manchin see wsay never help him with close food only go get out of here ho knows what allha thinks about him because he is ouer lord they go London USA big rich actres in India they get paid every madrasa we're kids learn Arabic language and how to reed salary some family pay most of them keep as gift donation and after hour boxes out aside plus masjid they hung out like kings kids just lurning from each other they out to which places London 🇺🇸 USA they make Pakistani dum become famous and living life of king the bagger ho have no love no one looking at him every body poting in boxes full even they in London they go tell people luren little Arabic it's so easy and rehma but they go cote Quran like scared people get donation in pond after donation o big piloos full 4 or 10 pillo covers same like rob they robe bank 🏦 here is the thing after donation u know they all yours sins forgive today I'm not That ajocattitt can u pl sand little massage to Imran khan I been listening to u ho ever I rally love and I know he will be Abel to understand you I tell him lisan to u I'm ishq with your nolage may allha increase more and wisdom I can c whole universe in . Light in flower 🌼 thank to my allha Mia thank very very much heart ❤ always prey for u because Brian can't prey only ❤

[@abdulsaboor3564]

💯

[@FZAChannel]

11:36 war against Satan

[@riam5429]

Can anyone help advise someone who is in a state of lust ?

[@josephjavellana5030]

Taqwa allah rabbul izzah wahaj tarin

[@ibrahimabdelaziz1621]

I’m struggling with pornography addiction, please make dua for me 🙏

[@seerahrasool716]

Put Quran where you sit and watch that.Any glance on Quran will help you inshallah.

[@electrotech2253]

I love you for the sake of Allah, you can fight it! ❤️

[@maywin4204]

Ladies needs the healthy protection and care.

[@tripswithwalid5812]

fasting helps

[@mustafabilal5711]

The video is full of images as he speaks of images

[@amiablelampamiablelamp2245]

If anyone can explain extremely pious people seem to have a light shining from their forehead, it’d be greatly appreciated

[@ariffasaddiqa38]

It’s the noor Allah puts on their faces

[@amiablelampamiablelamp2245]

@@ariffasaddiqa38 yeah, I’ve heard of that. I’m wondering specifically how the noor enters the body. I can’t find much information on it. There’s a lot of talk about noor, but I’m looking to learn the physics behind it.

[@siminfaz3297]

@@amiablelampamiablelamp2245 no one can see noor as it is a holy light. It’s more so the feeling one might feel and the intention that can seen on a pious persons face. Just how we can have ‘bad feeling’ towards a pervert because of their body language and the evil intention that can be seen on their faces …

[@fsheik1127]

@@amiablelampamiablelamp2245 it’s very interesting. You that when you do a good deed. You have a light spot on your heart. And when you do a bad deed you have a black spot on your heart. The moor is not something we can see forming on people. But people that God is pleased with there have a light on there face. And the evil people who do whatever whenever they want they have a darkness on they face.

[@officerx5934]

I have a hypothesis. When a pious person follow Allah's ordain, the body start reacting positively and it reflects on the face of that person. Its kind of when a dead seed start growing up a green tree with water and fertilizer. A sedentary lifestyle person, who chain smoke, drink hard, less sleep, party strong, their body and face reflect the exhaustion. Opposite happen, when any person begin following Allah's ordain with a peach in heart, that person face will start glowing. Look at our Brother Omar Suleiman/ Sk Hamza, when they talk I see noor in their face glowing.

[@tsurumikutaro7642]

I love shekh Hamza Yusuf, I hope he cut-off all ties with UAE criminal regime that kills Muslims all over the world, because Allah will ask you why did you support my enemy?

[@BestIsntEasy]

🙈🙉🙊 Matthew 18:10 “Beware that you don’t look down upon a single one of these little children. For I tell you that in heaven their angels have constant access to my Father. [50:17] Two recording (angels), at right and at left, are constantly recording. [7:22] He thus duped them with lies. As soon as they tasted the tree, their bodies became visible to them, and they tried to cover themselves with the leaves of Paradise. Their Lord called upon them: "Did I not enjoin you from that tree, and warn you that the devil is your most ardent enemy? [11:5] Indeed, they hide their innermost thoughts, as if to keep Him from knowing them. In fact, as they cover themselves with their clothes, He knows all their secrets and declarations. He knows the innermost thoughts. [71:5] He said, "My Lord, I have invited my people night and day. [71:6] "But my invitation only increased their aversion. [71:7] "Whenever I invited them to be forgiven by You, they placed their fingers in their ears, covered themselves with their clothes, insisted, and turned arrogant. [71:8] "Then I invited them publicly. [30:2] Certainly, the Romans will be defeated. [30:3] In the nearest land. After their defeat, they will rise again and win. Many teachings are taking place at once. 😔💔😔

[@muhammadalijauhar3553]

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[@voidmap6628]

We don't exhibit it Mr. These are imposed on us from surrounding with time

[@fatematuzzahrasaqui2732]

Can anyone share the hadith with reference mentioned at 44:33?

[@faheem6530]

إن الرجل ليكتب جبارا وما يملك إلا أهل بيته. (الطبراني المعجم الأوسط 6269) Indeed a Man is written amongst Tyrants while his dominion is nothing except his family. (Imam Tabarani's Al Mu'jam Al Awsat, Hadith Number 6269)

[@anamabbas9963]

Yes I am also searching for it pls

[@anamabbas9963]

@@faheem6530 kindly translate it

[@fatematuzzahrasaqui2732]

@@faheem6530 Thanks a lot.

[@asmamustafa4888]

If you can raise your voice alittle please shiehk

[@brezbrez7845]

The hadith works contain the most grotesque corruption because it deliberately excuses/condones those behaviours that the Qur'an absolutely does not compromise on.These hadith tales even dare to slanderously, attribute them to Prophet Muhammad(s.a.w). Indeed, behaviours that Islam/Allah(SWT) from the time of Prophet Adam has never ever compromised upon -for the the absolute best of reasons.

[@swafiaabubakar8753]

Watch Sheikh Imran Hosein on the same(ya juj wa maajuj)

[@brezbrez7845]

These wrongful behaviours from adultery to abuse of privacy to wilful/ignored misrepresentation of Allah’s precise terminologies are clearly defined in the Qur’an. No degree of their excused or condoned practice in the ‘Hadith’ collection can legitimise or pardon them.