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.
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[@siddiqhabib9627]

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.

[@asimaqureshi9766]

thanks, I liked when the sheikh said how Allah swt never called himself Baeed but only Qareeb, that in and of itself is something to marvel at (especially considering many of the 99 names have opposites)

[@Bootstataboots]

JazakAllah khair for sharing these notes.

[@freepalestinefreekashmirno3160]

Hi

[@abdullahozek8016]

@@freepalestinefreekashmirno3160 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful : The Family of Imran ( Joachim ) , Chapter 3 , Revealed at Al-Madinah by the Holy Spirit ( the Angel Gabriel) to the Prophet Muhammed in the early 7th century ; 26. Say : O Allah ! Owner of Sovereignty ! Thou givest sovereignty unto whom Thou wilt, and Thou withdrawest sovereignty from whom Thou wilt. Thou exaltest whom Thou wilt and Thou abasest whom Thou wilt . In Thy hand is the good . Lo ! Thou art able to do all things . 27. Thou causest the night to pass into the day , and Thou causest the day to pass into the night . And Thou bringest forth the living from the dead , and Thou bringest forth the dead from the living . And Thou givest sustenance to whom Thou choosest , without stint . The Glorious Qur'an

[@abdullahozek8016]

@seek mogol The Congregation , Chapter 62 , Revealed at Al-Madinah by The Holy Spirit to to the Prophet Muhammed in the early 7th century ; In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful : 5. The likeness of those who are entrusted with the law if Moses , yet apply it not , is as the likeness of the ass carrying books .Wretched is the likeness of folk who deny the Revelations of Allah . And Allah guideth not wrongdoing folk . 6. Say ( O Muhammed ) : O ye who are Jews ! If ye claim that ye are favoured of Allah apart from ( all ) mankind , then long for death if ye are truthful . 7. But they will never long for it because of all that their own hands have sent before , and Allah is Aware of evil- doers . 8. Say ( unto them O Muhamned ) : Lo ! The death from which you shrink will surely meet you , and afterward ye will be returned unto the Knower of the Invisible and the Visible , and He will tell you what ye used to do . The Glorious Qur'an

[@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.

[@trk123krt]

As salamualikum Welcome brother to the world of islam. Lots of salam to you and best wishes from Frankfurt

[@zm7830]

Don't worry. It's not too late for you to learn and know everything. Bear in mind to do that slowly but constantly. Insyallah, as long you try to seek the Hidayah and guidance from Allah, Allah s.w.t will make everything easier for you. I believed on that as I experienced that too

[@12345678956824]

MashaAllah! May Allah increase you and accept your duas. Allahumma Ameen

[@ballerinadream4502]

Welcome to hell then, Surah 19.71-72

[@aqmalmal3976]

Welcome home brother. As a muslim brother to another.. keep seeking knowledge especially in ' tawheed' in quran and sunnah the way teaching of our beloved prophet Muhammad s.a.w. Love from 🇲🇾

[@alib7489]

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.

[@aminah3314]

Allahumma barak lahu. I completely agree

[@abdulhk79]

@Eco Watchmen Yes, they come in all shapes and sizes. Time will tell who is an idiot.

[@gloryhalleluiah4787]

@@abdulhk79 Hmm, once you die, game is over. How are you going to tell us who is an idiot if you were wrong? Let me ask you this, Is Arabic your first language? Do you honestly understand what you are reading? Do you believe in the Hadith? I will wait for your answer. No need to give me verses from the Quran. I have studied and read the Quran as well the Hadith, that's why I am an Ex-Muslim now.

[@abdulhk79]

@@gloryhalleluiah4787 Lets wait till we die. I'm not in hurry to prove you wrong.

[@gloryhalleluiah4787]

@@abdulhk79 Now I know you are a dead man walking.

[@Kim-kp7ms]

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

[@equitas65]

MasyaAllah so eloquent in your description

[@12345678956824]

Right!

[@shyman3000]

I have said the exact same thing about him before after listening to one of his speeches.

[@sholos4478]

@Abdullah Rashid What? Speak your clearly and respectfully with backing or don't speak at all.

[@gloryhalleluiah4787]

@seek mogol. I have studied and read the Quran as well the Hadith, that's why I am an Ex-Muslim now.

[@karela2288]

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,

[@umearirfan8593]

May Allah bless you and allow you to learn more about the Islamic tradition :)

[@karwanekamran]

Ik ben heel erg blij na het lezen van jou comment. May Allah guide us all. Ameen.

[@gloryhalleluiah4787]

Let me ask you this, Is Arabic your first language? Do you honestly understand what you are reading? Do you believe in the Hadith? I will wait for your answer. No need to give me verses from the Quran. I have studied and read the Quran as well the Hadith, that's why I am an Ex-Muslim now. Jesus said, I am the way, the life and the truth, no one comes to the Father (God) except through me. Be careful of false teachers, they are like wolves in sheep clothing.....

[@lilyrosesoul0077]

Thank you for your kind comments. If you wish to learn more from other Islamic Scholar/Academics you may search for Yasir Qadhi, Yusuf Estes and Omar Suleiman. -- from Singapore :)

[@Aghajan07]

Mashaallah

[@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

[@bez1196]

Aameen. I think we can all relate 😂

[@12345678956824]

Allahumma Ameen

[@emsa7esm203]

Yeah I it's because of some intense speakers give you out of this world pressure. They are like 5 daily prayers? Nah, also 11 rakat at night! or you are not a REAL Muslim. Reality is, we must believe and do what is required, everything else is extra.

[@thedunyadoneya2628]

I feel the problem isn't adopting stern practices, but being aware when you are. Once you forego Sunnah or Nafl practices (without a valid excuse), you begin to fill your time with pointless exercises, and it's a slippery slope. Allahu Alam.

[@annsmahboob3495]

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.

[@tusharimdad9595]

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.

[@husseinm.m1170]

Wunderbar the shaikh is on a diierent paradigm and on a different level of islamic knowledge and thought

[@KeskinCookin]

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

[@ummerfarooq5383]

Seeing the universe as paradise, jannah (garden), ignores the mindfield just ask the late princess Diana.

[@KeskinCookin]

@@ummerfarooq5383 That's not what was meant by that. I suggest that you watch the video again.

[@unimo9394]

Wow

[@AC-mp7cx]

i long for paradise

[@swarming1092]

@@ummerfarooq5383 idiot

[@Coffeecaffeineee]

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

[@rezafouad]

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

[@ourlegacy8894]

May Allah grant him good health and grant him a long life with aafiyaah.

[@aleksandryaroslav1289]

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

[@aliay2743]

i feel the same too

[@ahmadkarim6262]

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.

[@12345678956824]

Allahumma Ameen

[@adnanullahkhan832]

Ameen

[@egi9011]

Aameen

[@justice4all979]

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.

[@MVPA-io5ee]

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... ❤️

[@xalate7965]

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

[@Vancouver.BC.1]

"Everything is super abundant, except what we really need!!" God bless you. Thank you so much.

[@muratcezari8956]

May God bless you and all your works and all the people that work and share with you, Shaykh Dr. Murad!

[@12345678956824]

Allahumma Ameen

[@a.hassan8922]

Ameen Ya Rabb Al Alameen

[@rbg7408]

Allahumma ameeen!

[@latkm7003]

From SA, one of the truly most beautiful and profound lectures for our time. Shukran Sheikh.

[@earthbrown749]

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.

[@mjshaikh86]

I dont have words to praise the shaykh....

[@ashwadhwani]

This is unbelievably divine education, thank you

[@ghulamsarwar3534]

Mashallah, May Allah Grant sheikh Hakim Murad a long and healthy life so we can nourish our nafs from his knowledge and wisdom.

[@englishenglish444]

You speak both English and Arabic.. very fluently Maasha Allah 😫

[@Star-wh9lc]

Yess Shaykh Hamza yusuf to

[@hassanabukarosman6708]

I have always admired the suufi مشايخ with their compassionate interpretation of Islam. God bless you Sh Abdal hakim.

[@dr.shathaaboud9388]

Is he a suufi?!!!

[@MohammedAlSharif2002]

Do you like their grave worshipping too?

[@azarasalifu7796]

Alhamdullilah, Allah has chosen you, a good soul to guide the people of the Britain and the West. Allah bless you eternally

[@sameenfatima143]

He is so eloquent

[@YaBoiHakim]

A breath of fresh air. Thank you.

[@lbnFadl]

Wow, I can't believe I saw you here. I am a big fan of your videos and his. :-)

[@glokta1]

Wow, it's Hakim!

[@ismailisrael6100]

❤ MashaAllah.Allah most Glorious is He, makes his message reach us here in the bottom of the world.all the way in New Zealand. We really Love this Sheigh. Would really love meet him InshAllah. He truly is an anchor for this ummah.

[@umilya1395]

Thank you very much Prof. Abdal Hakim Murad, I was searching for the right stand or way of responding to the current turbulence facing the ummah and really I do not know how to correctly response..and alhamduli'Llaah that God sends you to explain it, may Allah bless you and grant you long live and continue to preach and benefit the ummah..regards from Kuala Lumpur.

[@aliay2743]

Hi Renee, He is one of a very few compassionate and merciful speakers with so much insight and balance. I crave to listen to his teaching.

[@amazonozzie1493]

May Allah give Sheikh long and healthy life.

[@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

[@sophiaperennis2360]

It goes beyond race traditional Catholics don't have an issue with someone like Cardinal Sarah for instance (more so than many of the Vatican II popes). But notice how those who see beyond race are usually religious. And by seeing beyond race i mean in a real sense, not like those left wingers who in their zeal not to be racist to outsiders turned their prejudice on their own race. Those people would propably see someone like the Sheikh here as a cultural appropriator or something absurd like that. But more to the point, one has to keep in mind many of the nationalists are not really responding to the Muslims but to the aformentioned lefists. That is something to keep in mind as well.

[@PlanetOfTheApes999]

He doesn't destroy anyone. His message is that we should not be at each others' throats over our differences. His message is that compassion and patience work better than anger and self-righteousness.

[@-Shadesofmeaning]

it's very telling that what they take from his words is "destroy"

[@Rema-4919ab]

@Ali Raza Aréens Arabs caucasiens are white men !

[@tommy2972]

I dont think you understand........its not about DESTROYING.

[@azarasalifu7796]

Thank you Shaykh for divine teaching and knowledge shared with us. JazakAllahu Khair. May Allah soften our hearts and grant us mercy and compassion.

[@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

[@Hassan_MM.]

Excellent Discourse on Present Times in our part of the Planet as well. Best Wishes from Kashmir

[@Selahaddin33]

Such clarity and wisdom amidst such confusion. Allah razı olsun.

[@theinconvenienttruth9260]

This is a masterclass! Excellent advice to all Muslims for this current age we live in..

[@achilgulum3822]

May Allah preserve you, give you afiya, and place you among his most beloved friends. May Allah guide us and have mercy on us. Ameen.

[@salehabdolkarim8185]

Masha Allah, he is great preacher.

[@javidkagzi]

"Buy a sheep and head for the hill". Very powerful

[@mrlesta]

Thank u for that teaching about the healing effect of reconnecting with cyclic times and refraining from linear time

[@ellieblue4364]

Really enjoyed this. May Allah swt grant you reward for making it simple and understand.

[@mafesa8180]

Subhan’Allah. Allah SWT bless the Shaykh and allow us to continue to benefit from him.

[@FayAbd234]

Alhamdulillah for this beautiful lecture. MashaAllah, Sheikh Abdal Hakim Murad presented it in such an eloquent & heartfelt manner. JazakAllahu khayr Sheikh. May Allah swt protect & bless u always.

[@qubadmalik1]

Wow just Wow....... Sheikh Hama Yusuf once said about Sheikh A.H.Murad that he is to sunni tradition what Ayatullahs are to Shia tradition. May Allah Bless them both.

[@thiernobah1745]

A great topic and very well explained. May Allah keeps you among us for a very long time and continue blessing you. Ameen

[@MirOmran]

"it's all our desire to feel tough and uncompromising why? Because we're insecure and anxious" on why we like thundering khutbas

[@MirOmran]

People really love their sense of specialness

[@adeelali8417]

Wowww

[@rbg7408]

fix of assurance for the struggling and anxious soul...

[@edidzabija2265]

It really pleases my ears to listen to this shaykh.

[@monkeypolice3048]

I have so much respect for revert especially the knowledge one like him. The westerners deserves Islam more than the Arab, just my opinion.

[@krystalinformation4647]

Islam is for everyone not Only Arab and Westerners your Opinion is fully Wrong correct it.

[@DeltaShadowbanned]

Keep your barbarism. Weve seen what it has done in every country infected

[@monkeypolice3048]

@@DeltaShadowbanned I'm sorry Islam are only for those open minded and sound knowledge. It's not for people like you, you don't need to worry.

[@DeltaShadowbanned]

@@monkeypolice3048 are boko haram islamic?

[@monkeypolice3048]

@@krystalinformation4647 Yes true 👍 but the westerners are less stubborn than most Arab.

[@12345678956824]

I cannot say enough how much of a blessing Sheikh AbdulHakim (quite a befitting name) has been to me. This is *so needed* ! May Allah increase him. May Allah keep him in good health. May Allah guide us all back to rahma and open our eyes and hearts to the immense blessing of the Qur'an and Sunnah. Allahumma Ameen

[@irshadahmed7953]

This is an excellent lecture and best lecture I ever heard. This lecture has completely changed my outlook of Islam and its teaching. He puts Islam in a different perspective: peaceful and divineful. Allah is to be loved and not to be feared or scared of as current molvees are doing. Allah is most merciful. I agree you will get lot out of humans if you approach them with a peaceful message rather than giving them harsh kutbahs.

[@aslammadura]

May Allah bless Prof. Abd Hakim Murod

[@bacharadnanaljamali2334]

Thank you for your comforting words

[@nhszb1]

This has been the most thought provoking lecture for me of 2020. Allah bless Shaykh with long life, beneficial knowledge and many more years of service to Deen

[@abduyimer7900]

I am always thankful for your lessons Shaykh.

[@smartmeche860]

Allah tàla salamat rakhe... Healing ❤️❤️❤️

[@MohaMoha-dq5qj]

Perfect command of arabic and clear explanations and references. Compassion, mercy and akhlaq(morals), tayseer (lenniency) and tolerance are the essence of behaviour of the muslims. Thanks Shykh Abdalhakim.

[@mohabdi4391]

Thank you very much sheikh Abdal-Hakim

[@Souhila271999]

very inspiring and straightforward commentary on current times. also quite comforting while the youth is stuck between the immoral modern notions that are being forced upon us and the extremism we often find on the other end when we try and turn to religion for guidance. deepest thanks! and greetings from algeria

[@zakhan9467]

Dear sir I listenend your comment and lecture on Islamic issues which brought me much pleasure and happiness.

[@sedulurngaji9546]

Syaikh Abdul Hakim Murad is a ‘walisongo’ for European Muslim.

[@dinorossi6611]

he is an Anglo Hamza Yusuf

[@yusafahmed3497]

Are you looking forward to Shaykh Dr Umar Abd-Allah faruq this ris 2020

[@sedulurngaji9546]

@@yusafahmed3497 I love Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah. Very excited to see his lecture.

[@yusafahmed3497]

May Allah Subhannahu wata'allah bless him and grant him every good and what is better in both this life and the next

[@NazirAhmed-cl2ov]

Beautiful. JazakAllah.

[@imr3312]

Allah bless the wonderful and calm heart that reflected unto us some of that hikmah, therefore salama. Peace be upon all!

[@Trueone786]

SubHaanAllah Alhamdulillah AllahuAkabar ....As always Most Engagingly Relative Food For Thoughtfulness... JazaakAllah Khair. Respected Brother ... May Allah Guide, Protect’ Preserve you, and the likes of you ..Ameen 🤲🏽🙏🏾

[@libana4081]

Asc,Allah bless you sheikh murad,I feel calm every time I listen to your lecture

[@MuhammadAli-hr1bj]

Incredibly illuminating and deeply beneficial lecture... Could listen to it repeatedly...

[@naveedaali2378]

SubhanAllah! Allahu Akbar! Brilliant my beautiful Sheikh. You are such a shining Light subhanAllah. May Allah swt be pleased and elevate you more and preserve you, beautiful servant of Allah swt. 😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️

[@jahangirchoudhury1637]

Alhamdulliah! Wonderful deliberation. Jazzak Allahu Khairan. Greetings from Sydney.

[@Mahoney531]

Alhamdulillah dear brother...a very beautiful reminder...

[@John-lf3xf]

The quality is extraordinary.

[@pindigheb100]

Very well explained, mashaAllah

[@saminmahfuz2381]

what a wonderful lecture. thank you sheikth.

[@abdelhakyac7285]

may Allah subhanahu wa taala bless this gathering

[@madeinmoroccotv5630]

حفظ الله الشيخ عبد الحكيم مراد وحفظ ذويه وبارك فيهم

[@peacefulsymphony5251]

JAZAK ALLAH KHAIR ..

One of the most wonderful (and needed) lectures. May God be please with him and guide us all. Peace and love to all humans

[@humananswers7637]

You are the ’returner’ of sense into this religion..! May Allah increase you and your likes..!

[@sarahhajarbalqis]

Gaze. Beyond the superficiality of the surface. Allah SWT is our Guide. For us, strategies for longer term understanding in our engagement with Bani Adam during this current age: Mercy Forgiveness Understanding. Overcoming the ego. Making the religion easier. To remember that He, Allah SWT has not gone away even when everybody has.

[@themuhammadanlight786]

Excellent lecture!!! MashaAllah. Alhamdulillah I found this gem 💎 ✨ whoever is listening to it, kindly share it as much as you can 😊

[@adrianfirmansyah15]

May Allah SWT always bless syeikh and keep Spread Da'wah rahmatan lil alamin to us

[@mpramd]

Very good lecture! Its very important to stand our position in this fitnah era while the faith is usually comes in turbulence happened accidently

[@user-sf1id2br7i]

Very well spoken man...pleasure to listen to

[@ThatCanadianBrother]

Helpful; jazaakAllah.

[@tabsrebel7192]

Love and prayer for Shaikh Murad ❤❤

[@thrilled2bits]

Subhanallah - thought provoking!

[@mbarron651]

MashAllah an inspiring talk. Thank your up for uploading.

[@Glydh]

I love u speech true Allah bles you brother

[@jylyhughes5085]

Marvellous!

[@laylaali5977]

Great message

[@gsmp3744]

Deep , very informative.

[@samiulhaqahmadi3297]

jazak Allaho khairan.

[@somayyamughal8313]

powerful words

[@mahmoudnabeel2912]

Masha Allah... Marvelous

[@Star-wh9lc]

Ma sha Allah❤ when he Speak the Hadith in Arabic language my Allah bless you Shaykh Murad

[@aqmalmal3976]

Such brilliant mind full islam wisdom

[@turkish-englishlife5722]

Calming & inspiring.

[@fadiaseck3117]

May Allah guide us to the right path

[@zinahali270]

جزاك الله خير

[@wajahatkhan]

May Allah allow many many to see this and for us to reflect and follow. Thank you Allah for such a man. Ya Maula make and create many many more in the Ummah like him. Much love and duas from New Zealand

[@Carl007Jr]

Wow, he's amazing mashallah.