Kings & Queens - Abdal Hakim Murad: Friday Sermon

In the passing of the Queen we are reminded of the words of The Ever Living, “Wherever you may be, death will catch up with you, even if you are inside high castles” [Qur’an 4:78]. Though the optics of opulence are not from the faith, they can - and have - served the faithful over the course of Muslim history. The story of the King of Ethiopia from the life and times of the Messenger ﷺ illustrates the Prophetic recognition of nuance, and the value of highlighting similarities rather than differences - something that the new King, Charles III, has been doing for many decades as Prince, in regards to Islam and the West.
The full speech delivered by the then Prince of Wales titled 'Islam and the West' delivered in Oxford in 1993, an excerpt of which is read at 23:58, can be found here: www.princeofwales.gov.uk/spee...
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0:00 Hamd & Salawat (Arabic)
2:00 Castles & Crowns
7:10 Story from the Sunnah
21:09 King Charles III
29:15 Du'a (Arabic)
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The full speech delivered by the then Prince of Wales titled 'Islam and the West' delivered in Oxford in 1993, an excerpt of which is read at 23:58, can be found here: www.princeofwales.gov.uk/speech/speech-hrh-prince-wales-titled-islam-and-west-oxford-centre-islamic-studies-sheldonian

[@noorkhadim844]

Can we just appreciate the camera work at the beginning! May Allah reward the whole team behind the beautiful CCM

[@fadia7787]

I grew up hearing muslim sheikhs screaming and yelling their sermons. I hated it. The peace, tranquillity, and message of this sermon eases the soul. Beautiful! Thank you❤

[@sagek114]

Allah Have mercy on the Shaykh and give him long life to benefit us. When he does pass may it be in the remembrance of his Lord and granted jannah Ameen.

[@ellalinecarnaro9037]

Ameen thumma Ameen.

[@youngyahye4765]

Amen 🙏

[@abuhanaaaan]

Listening to Imam Abdulhakeem Murad (Prof. Tim Winter) is always a pleasure. I can listen to your sermons no matter how long. May Allah increase you in wisdom and taqwa. Jaxakumullaahu khairan Sir. I can only imagine how it feels to listen to your Khutba directly.اني لأحبك في الله.

[@user-sb4hj9kh2e]

Amin

[@onnoysaad1697]

same here bro.

[@Frederick.J.Marshall]

"I think we need to recover the depth, the subtlety, the generosity of imagination, the respect for wisdom that so marked Islam in its great ages”. - Charles III

[@hamzawebb6188]

Shaykh Abdal Hakim is always a voice of reason and balance. May Allah keep him with us for a long time and allow us to benefit more from him.

[@delstone5736]

People forget our role should be of messengers seeking to change a kufr dociopolitical order - not maintain the 'balance'. Sadly that is missing today.

[@DaTruth1017]

"People are hostile to what they do not know or cannot understand" - Imam Ali (as)

[@CLBOO6]

It seems King Charles III has done quality reading and reflections during his decades as Prince of Wales. Years not wasted indeed and hopefully continues into the future.

[@hameratahir]

Ahamdo lillah he has a good appreciation of Islam as a wise and logical religion based on truth.

[@tory5566]

Good Muslims know the noble difference of appreciating truth and not using truth to be unforgiving... Forgiveness is better than anything 🙏👍

[@thiernodiallo2980]

This one of the most moving khutba I have ever listened. It is so moving and educative that I wish him to contnue the khutba without stop. This is the kind of the khutba that our youths should be given in our mosques. MassaAllah ya Rabb.! Thank you Almighty Allah for giving such a well-versed Sheik to educate us about the best of Islam.

[@ar4661]

Assalamu' alaikum, I am from Bangladesh 🇧🇩. I wish his lecture would never stopped.

[@ravenwynd]

It is truly wonderful that Britain underwent serious transformation that today a Sheikh of clear-cut Anglo-Saxon descent yet leads multitudes of Muslim segments on global scale. Can you imagine that such kind of religious tolerance could easily occur before the coronation of the Queen Elizabeth II?

[@dzulkafleysamad4980]

This iman is reading the sermon from his heart. Mashallah...from Malaysia

[@786humaira1]

Salaam : After listening to this beloved SHEIKH ABDUL HAKEEM MURAAD : I wonder two things : 1) who is it who will not accept Islam ? 2) and who has already is a Muslim : whose Imaan ( believe) will not get awakened or strengthened . ? I feel so lucky to be breathing the same air and sharing the same time that he breathes and the time he is living in . Very blessed Allah has given us Tim Winters / Sheikh Abdul Hakeem Muraad . Thank you Allah , Thank you Allah . Thanks dear beloved teacher , for removing the darkness with with love of the people .

[@2244khan]

Sister Humaira, thank you for a wonderful summation. We are blessed to have the Shaykh amongst us.

[@umarandria4067]

I'm in tears. May Allah bless you, Imam Abdalhakeem Murad!

[@msborcea243]

May Allah preserve Shaikh Abdal Hakim Murad give him strong health and long life Ameen

[@jonizarserajib3496]

So easy listening. May Imam and all moslem be blessed always.

[@Shahriar.00]

This Khutba was my first introduction to Skh. Abdal Hakim Murad.

[@786humaira1]

Wish all 8 billion of humanity gets to view his Qutbah and understand it . Wish it gets translated to all languages of the world . Unfortunately many are missing the gems that comes out of his mouth . Listening to him it catalyses my Islam towards a better and a beautiful understanding of it each and every time . Long live our teacher Sheikh Abdul Hakeem . May Allah bless him and his family with His immense Mercy. Ameen

[@rananayeem6920]

What an absolutely magnificent and poignant khutba!

[@afrikagreen6303]

long live the KING,,,,the true King,,prophet MUHAMMED peace be upon him,,,

[@muslimcrusader3085]

Prophet Muhammad sws is not a King, he is a prophet. If you want a King, then Allah is your King. Even better, he is the King of Kings Malik al Mulk

[@rafiisaat8708]

Salaam to all, may Allah bless us all with His mercy and true guidance Aameen🤲

[@osaidsayyid4359]

The sermons that we need in every mosque to educate the youth and to make the Islamic value more acceptable in an increasing islamophobic world. JazakAllah.

[@faresasfary]

As an Arab. Shaykh Abdul Hakeem is a gem. He is not like any other scholar. May Allah ﷻ preserve him in and increase his life with good health

[@erminareyaz3093]

If I earn enough money, Cambridge will be the place I visit. I hope Allah SWT gives me the means to visit this mosque.

[@thelastleaf9993]

ما شاء الله تبارك الرحمن، أهل العلم كم هم مجاهدين، بارك الله فيكم يا شيخ

[@ahmedrouas8320]

great speech..part of it made me weep. I find in your speeches and sermons the spiritual and intellectual deepness that are absent from most narratives of todays Imams. May Allah protect you and prolong your life.

[@rashadabdulazeem5387]

Excellent Khutbah , I reminded how Muslims must show grace and a sound mind and heart in all matters. I extend my sincere condolences to the family of the Queen and the people of the Britain

[@jylyhughes5085]

Marvellous... Deep respect and love for Shaykh Abdal Hakim ... 🌹

[@realreviews2661]

I cannot help but weep when listening to the Sheikh with his balanced and timely sermons. He brings the beauty of Islam. May Allah protect him and give him long and health life. Ameen.

[@mai2235]

This needs to be translated to Arabic and more languages so many people will benefit. May Allah bless you brother.

[@vladykasvyatoslav403]

What a stunning and breathtaking filming by the CCM video team to usher me into our beloved Sheikh Hakim's most moving and poignant khutbah. I love how the camera captures the water's gentle ascent, malleable and shapeless, eager to take on the form of any vessel it enters, and how the water bubbles up in pure transparency. I love how you captured the bunches of green crab apples pressed together, the blue iris, and the pink and lilac roses swaying with the wind, throwing off their fragrance to everyone there. Such magnificence The CCM team has given Yeats' poem "O plain as plain can be, There's nothing but our own red blood, Can make a right Rose Tree." a whole new meaning to me...Bless you all

[@nassermj7671]

He speaks with depth. What a momin.

[@Tubayuno]

Sheikh is amongst the best people narrating the excerpts from the seerah, how can one not listen attentively and appreciate the magnetic effect 🥺

[@brahimboudine4696]

Great khotbah. Thank you very much. This is the truth of Islam that we learn and we teach here in Morocco, we keep the same principles of andalucian civilization that says his majesty the king Charles III. May Allah bless you.

[@riwachikhov8083]

الله يبارك فيك يا شيخ عبد الحكيم. تذكرني خطبك و محاضراتك المتميزة ب الشيخ محمد خير الشعال بارك الله بكما و جزاكم الله عنا خيرا. Much respect!!!

[@kellieeverts8462]

So I'm just now in middle of listening to a relaxed intrductional kuttba....and isn't this delightful praise be to Allah SWT ...and how the Camara visuals are tranquil....I shall continue e n sha Allah to listen to it fully...in meantime of Kings and Queens it certainly isn't what it used to be good or bad....or what apparently what's in store for us...as Muslims....

[@chehrazadeesmey8399]

So much reward from that very simple act of putting the CCM notification on the "watch later" list, when time is limited. A treasure in the library. Thank you CCM and CCC 🌹🌹🌹

[@djmexim]

BarakAllah Feek Shaiykh for helping us navigate these events where one needs guidance on how to act so as not to compromise one's Deen.

[@agrehman7488]

Aside from the actual sermon content, the video filming, editing, graphics, production, composition and quality is absolutely amazing MashaAllah

[@sakhr4584]

جزاگ الله خير الجزاء ،أخونا عبد الحكيم مراد ،على کل ما تقومون به في خذمة هذا الدين الجميل.

[@anjumshahzad8612]

MashAllah what an amazing man. I pray Allah increase you in knowledge. Ameen

[@sajvealam1892]

Alhamdolillah Allah hu akbar subhanallah mashallah may Allah SWT guide all of us on the straight path always amen❤ love from India🇮🇳

[@infinityhalalrelaxationmus7310]

May Allah open his heart to Islam

[@sabaarsalan6830]

Such an intelligent and impactful, coming of age khutba

[@hijabgultayyeb7858]

Ma sha Allah This imam is amazing for what he said and the words he didn't utter but made us understand... Just loved his speech .... A man of wisdom we seldom find nowadays

[@mumtazahmed2682]

My God , what intellectual deliberation by prof. Murad

[@sharifhaque4722]

I love this person❤️❤️. He has such a beautiful heart

[@zulkiplihassan9896]

Alhamdulillah. Thank you, Shaykh for delivering such a refreshing Friday sermon. Viewing your sermon from Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia 🇲🇾

[@maimunmohamedamin1609]

Alhamdulillah. His voice is so soothing to hear. May Allah ease everything for all of us too, Aameen

[@yoservs]

Subhanallah. I could never have thought this khutbah would go this way. Original and very insightful. Shukran Shaykh Hakim Murad.

[@2244khan]

It's a privilege and an honour to listen to the most honourable Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad as his unique knowledge and presentation on any subject relating to Islam including the Queen's passing shows again how wonderful it is to have the Shaykh amongst us. May Allah grant the Shsykh a very long life and enable him to enlighten the Ummah all over the globe, ameen🤲.

[@1973noshad]

Alhumdullilah such a beautiful khutba

[@rajaalbattat8271]

نحبك في الله....زادكم الله جمالا و قدرا و عزة و اتباع لهدي سيدنا محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم ..الحمد لله على معرفتكم و سماعكم بسبب جمالكم

[@salmont1282]

Great Friday khutbah or sermon, Allah subhanaho watala will reward you sheikh Abdulhakeem Murad and give you a good health.

[@ef2883]

wow one of the best sermons I've ever heard...

[@zarahm43]

I was worried about our beloved Shaykh because I haven’t seen him on their official Insta for a while. My prayers are always with you Sir! May Allah SWT give you healthy, long and happy life Insha Allah

[@wantom14]

May Allah swt Bless the Shaykh and us all and give hidayah to the King Charles III and the Queen Consort. Aamiin yaRob.

[@ellalinecarnaro9037]

💚🌷🤲🏻☝🏻Ameen ya Rabbal alameen. Infinite greetings of peace and blessings upon HabibAllah Rasoulallah prophet Muhammad ﷺ ♥️🌹🌹🌹- al Fatiha

[@marcelojafarcipolla3383]

So refreshing.

[@jehsoh1]

Barakallah,may almighty Allah bless you and all of us.Thailand.

[@laraandrews9710]

Love this Sheikh

[@alib7489]

Stunningly beautiful Khutba. I learned something new about King 👑 Charles: his sympathetic views on Islam.

[@iapakda1888]

Subhanallah. May Allah guides all of us to jannatul firdaus

[@lumiam6982]

Mashallah, a beautiful speech from the noble sheikh.

[@Sa-hi5nq]

Subhanallah. May Allah guide us all Humanity to the truth. May Allah enable us Muslims to practice our faith without compromising our core beliefs but with with humility, empathy and exemplary behaviour like our beloved final prophet SAW invite any non believer towards the beauty of Islam. As the departed queen said “be kind”, we’re all human, we all feel pain. We don’t have to be a monarchist to have mutual respect.

[@m.majaaz8464]

Bless you, Shaykh Hakim

[@abubakrabdullah6626]

جزاك اللهُ خيراً

[@oumarsakho9769]

Alhamdulillâhi Rabbil âlamiin. Allâhumma Salli alâ Seyyidinâ Mawlâna Muhammadin Wa Sallim. Thank you Shaykh for sharing your knowledge with us. May ALLÂH SWT Protect Bless Help Guide and us and Grant us jannah. Ameen Ameen Ameen Ameen Ameen Ameen...

[@marionkhodabux6064]

What a beautiful sermon from the Imam I never heard such a sermon since I was a youngster in my early teens Allahs blessing to you you brought peaceful and happy tears to me Ameen ameen

[@lindmohamad3726]

This world and all worlds are in Allah's Grasp. All hearts of men are in Allah's Grasp. Allah Enforces His Will upon every single thing He creates. We follow Allah's Will , Willingly or Unwillingly. Every single thing is in Allah's Ultimate Decision and Plan. ( Moving or at rest). Thank you Shaikh.

[@ellalinecarnaro9037]

Alhumdulillahi Rabbal alameen for your beautiful, stunning photography, inspired by The Divine. Allah bless you and protect you always wa ajmaeen. Ameen 💙 T 🤍

[@bacharadnanaljamali2334]

Such glorious words of the love and guidance. King Charles III words as Crown Prince and a heart symethatic to the truth, to light, to learning Arabic, and to living close to the environment, there is good around us in the hearts of Monarchs of noble linage and hearts

[@inneryasmin5378]

Alhamdulillah & also Jazakallah khair for your light Sheikh. 💜

[@irfanahmed6411]

Dear brother Allah bless you you are doing great work on this planet and we love you

[@ibrahimn.606]

Jazakallahu khairan sheikh for your valuable and timely reminder.

[@nafeezabolia9724]

Jazak Allah khair for your wisdom and making an effort to remind us all and opening our minds.

[@amz2848]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful that’s what I was waiting Alhamdulillah

[@MrRonnie491]

Wow! SubhanAllah, wonderful sermon.

[@tafyatube]

Excellent khutba! May Allah bless you!

[@thatscool487]

A Beautiful sermon in a beautiful Mosque ♥️ would love to listen to more of his words.

[@alinahjaffery]

SubhanAllah this was beautiful ❤

[@AS-tv7mt]

Amazing thoughtful work good evidences excellent talented talk 👏

[@jabedamukith-chowdhury1681]

Just so wonderful to listen our dear sheikh x jzk for everything x please come to Luton!!!

[@S40WBS]

I hope to one day InshaAllah visit this Masjid and hear one of these beautiful Khutbah

[@chopanjan]

Mashallah tabarakallah I am looking forward to visiting this Masjid soon inshallah. Very very relevant khudba to the weeks events.

[@notyourbus]

Beautiful speech! Absolutely everything in your speech are correct! Sheikh Murad.

[@ZZ-ls5hv]

Alhamdulillah... Such an insightful khutbah...

[@shahida_khan]

Amazing hikmah from the dear sheikh on how community relations ought to be approached, may Allah Most High preserve him.

[@nigoraumarova5053]

Amazing Khutbah. JazakAllahumu Khairan

[@AamirKhan-cl4ly]

Wisdom & intellect. Mashallah

[@cbujik]

My friend shared this with me. Mashaallah 👏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MuhammadAli-hr1bj]

Subhan'allah, another masterclass by SAHM. I have alot respect of formerly Prince Charles, I'm fortunate to own a copy of his book: Harmony jointly authored by Prince Charles and Tony Juniper. Many of the things the esteemed Shaykh spoke about are echoed in this book.

[@najouajones8828]

بارك الله فيكم على هذة الخطبة القيمة. تحياتي القلبية من تونس ♡

[@HashmiMBE]

JazakAllah Sheikh Allah give you strength and a long healthy life other Imams in UK have a lot to learn

[@godisgreat1786]

The story teller holds the power

[@Atillavalverde]

جزاك الله خيرا استاذ مراد

[@Lindungan-jx6wm]

Very good khutbah, lets us open our heart so as th world.

[@mehnaazfatima9153]

What a beautiful sermon masha Allah !!