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Full Quran (Recitation by Mishary Rashid Alafasy Part 3)
Full Quran (Calming recitation by Mishary Rashid Alafasy Part 3 of 3) Please see part 1 and 2 first. We could not upload the entire Quran into a single episode as it exceeds the length allowed for podcast. So we uploaded the audio into 3 parts.
Full Quran (Recitation by Mishary Rashid Alafasy Part 2 of 3)
Full Quran (Calming Recitation by Mishary Rashid Alafasy Part 2 of 3) Please see part 1 first if you haven't yet. We could not upload the entire Quran into a single episode as it exceeds the length allowed for podcast. So we uploaded the audio into 3 parts.
Full Quran (Recitation by Mishary Rashid Alafasy Part 1 of 3)
Full Quran (Calming recitation by Mishary Rashid Alafasy Part 1 of 3) Please download Part 2 and 3 as well to listen to the complete Quran. We could not upload the entire Quran into a single episode as it exceeds the length allowed for podcast. So we uploaded the audio into 3 parts.
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Dealing with Islamophobia, Replying Back Better | Islamic Speech by Abdal Hakim Murad
Disclaimer: This audio is owned by Cambridge Central Mosque and Abdal Hakim Murad. All rights belong to their respective owners. In a time where Muslims are often misunderstood, misrepresented, and spoken about through the lens of fear, anger, politics, and prejudice, how should a believer respond? When faced with hate, mockery, criticism, Islamophobia, or the loud voices of the detractors of Islam, the Islamic way is not to lose control, react from the ego, or mirror the harshness placed in front of us. Rather, Islam calls us to something higher: sabr, adab, hikmah, mercy, clarity, and beautiful character. This reflection explores what it means to reply back better. Not simply to “win” an argument, but to respond in a way that reflects the dignity of Islam and the mercy of the Prophet ﷺ. It is about learning how to bring down the emotional temperature, speak with calmness, and address the human being behind the hostility. Many people who attack Islam do so through a veil of misunderstanding, pain, fear, misinformation, or inherited prejudice. The Muslim response should not be weakness, but it should also not be uncontrolled anger. The response should be rooted in taqwa, truth, patience, courage, and sincere concern for guidance. Dealing with hate as a Muslim requires strength of heart. It requires remembering Allah, guarding the tongue, lowering the ego, and choosing words that are better. The Qur’an teaches believers to repel evil with what is better, to speak with wisdom, and to call to the way of Allah with beautiful preaching. This does not mean allowing falsehood to go unchallenged. It means pushing back with clarity, confidence, and composure. It means defending Islam without losing the spirit of Islam in the process. This episode is a reminder that dawah is not only about information. It is also about transformation. It is about how we carry ourselves when we are insulted, how we speak when we are provoked, and how we represent the deen when others are watching. Sometimes the person opposing Islam is not reached by facts alone, but by witnessing patience, mercy, humility, and prophetic character. Sometimes the most powerful response is not the loudest one, but the most sincere, thoughtful, and human one. For anyone dealing with criticism of Islam, online hate, anti-Muslim rhetoric, difficult conversations, debates, public hostility, or personal attacks against their faith, this is a powerful reminder to remain grounded. Do not take every insult personally. Do not let hatred make you hateful. Do not allow the behaviour of others to pull you away from ihsan. Respond with strength, but also with rahmah. Speak truth, but with adab. Push back, but push back better. This audio reminds us that Muslims must meet hostility with wisdom, misinformation with clarity, arrogance with humility, and hatred with a heart anchored in Allah. In every conversation, whether online or in person, the believer has an opportunity to embody Islam, defend the truth, and show the beauty of the prophetic way.
How Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Treated People | How to Build Better Relationships | Islamic Speech by Hisham Abu Yusuf
Building genuine relationships has become rare. In a world of followers, likes, group chats, and constant notifications, many of us are more reachable than ever, yet feel less truly known than ever. We mistake online interaction for real connection, collect contacts without closeness, and often forget what it means to make another person feel genuinely seen. But over 1,400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ showed us a different way. He gave people his full attention. He remembered names, asked about families, honoured children, respected elders, and treated every person with dignity, regardless of their status. He did not wait for someone to be important before treating them as important. A child, a servant, a companion, a leader, or a stranger could sit with him and leave feeling valued. This was not just natural charisma. It was sincerity in action. He listened deeply, asked meaningful questions, met people where they were, and nurtured relationships with patience, care, and consistency. In this episode, Hisham Abu Yusuf breaks down how the Prophet ﷺ carried himself with people, and what we can learn from the prophetic way of building trust, warmth, and meaningful connection. This is a conversation about reviving the lost art of treating people well. How do we make people feel seen? How do we become easier to connect with? How do we build relationships rooted in sincerity instead of ego, status, or convenience? Real connection has not disappeared. It simply needs to be revived. This audio is produced and owned by Hisham Abu Yusuf. Please follow his YT channel for more beneficial content.
The Rejection Was Protection | Allah's Names - Al-Mani | Islamic Speech by Shaykh Mikaeel Smith
In this khutbah from The Names of Allah series from the Qalam Institute, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith reflects on the name Al-Mani, The Preventer. This powerful reminder explores how rejection, loss, delay, and closed doors can often be a form of protection from Allah. The thing we wanted so badly may have been withheld for the sake of our iman, our taqwa, our future, our character, or our hereafter. Shaykh Mikaeel reminds us that while we only see one small pixel, Allah sees the full picture. What was written for us will never miss us, and what was not written for us was never truly ours to begin with. This khutbah is a reminder to have tawakkul, complete trust and reliance upon Allah, especially when life does not unfold the way we planned. Through sabr, surrender, and trust in Allah’s divine wisdom, we begin to understand that what Allah prevents may be just as much a mercy as what He gives. The khutbah also reflects on the hadith of the Prophet ﷺ: “Know that if the whole nation were to gather together to benefit you with something, they would not benefit you except with what Allah had already written for you. And if they were to gather together to harm you with something, they would not harm you except with what Allah had already written against you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried.” This is a reminder of complete reliance on Allah’s Qadr, His divine decree. Nothing can touch us unless Allah has already allowed it. No person, no rejection, no enemy, and no whisper of Shaytan has independent power over our lives. True victory is only through Allah. He did not send us into this world expecting perfection from us. He knows our weakness, our mistakes, our fears, and our pain. Sometimes the rejection was not a punishment. Sometimes the rejection was protection. This audio is owned and produced by the Qalam Institute and Shaykh Mikaeel Smith. Please follow them for more beneficial content.
3 Levels of Gratitude in Islam | Allah's Names Series - Al-Hameed | Khutbah by Shaykh Mikaeel Smith
In this episode from The Names of Allah series by Qalam Institute, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith reflects on the beautiful name of Allah, Al-Hameed, The One who is truly worthy of all praise. This Islamic reminder explores the importance of gratitude in Islam, not just as a feeling, but as a way of seeing life, worshipping Allah, and recognising His blessings. Shaykh Mikaeel breaks down the three levels of gratitude and how true shukr changes the heart, the tongue, and our actions. He also touches on the role of tawakkul, placing our trust in Allah through ease and hardship, and how gratitude protects the heart from arrogance, entitlement, and despair. One of the powerful reminders in this episode is the difference between the believer and the non-believer. A person may have blessings in this world, but the believer has something greater: they know the One who gave the blessing. The non-believer may enjoy the gift, but the believer knows the Giver. As the Prophet ﷺ said: “Amazing is the affair of the believer. Verily, all of his affair is good. If something pleasing happens to him, he is grateful, and that is good for him. If something harmful happens to him, he is patient, and that is good for him.” Sahih Muslim Hadith A beautiful reminder on gratitude, tawakkul, shukr, praise of Allah, and the meaning of Al-Hameed from the Names of Allah. Disclaimer: This audio is produced and owned by Qalam Institute. We do not own the rights to this audio. Please follow Qalam Institute and Shaykh Mikael Smith for more beneficial content.
The Mindset Allah Wants You to Have to Become a Millionaire | Islamic Khutbah on Rizq, Wealth & Tawakkul by Shaykh Mikaeel
Your rizq was never in the hands of people. Not your boss. Not your clients. Not the market. Not the economy. Not the people who rejected you, overlooked you, delayed you, or tried to stand in your way. Your provision comes from Allah ﷻ. In this powerful Islamic khutbah by Shaykh Mikaeel, we are reminded of the mindset every Muslim needs when it comes to wealth, success, business, money, and provision. Before you chase opportunities, build a career, start a business, or seek financial freedom, you must understand one truth deeply. Allah is Ar-Razzaq, the Provider. The source of all wealth is not limited. The One who gives is unlimited. When Allah has written something for you, no one can block it. And when Allah withholds something from you, no one can force it into your hands. Your rizq, your opportunities, your success, and your future are all under the control of Allah alone. This khutbah is about reframing the way we think about money. So many people live with fear. Fear of missing out. Fear of being blocked. Fear that someone has ruined their future. Fear that their chance has passed. But no one can take what Allah has written for you. This reminder InshAllah, will help you strengthen your tawakkul, your relationship with Allah, and approach wealth with faith, discipline, gratitude, and certainty. Your provision has already been written. Now work for it with a heart that knows who provides it.
NEW Mufti Menk Speech | Self Reflection, Self Improvement & Repentance | Powerful Islamic Reminder
There comes a moment when the heart knows. You may not say it out loud. You may not tell anyone. But deep inside, you know when you have drifted. You know when your salah has become heavy, when your tongue has become careless, when your heart feels distant, and when the sins you once feared have started to feel normal. This powerful reminder by Mufti Menk is a call back to Allah ﷻ. This Khutbah is about tawbah, repentance, self-reflection, and the quiet work of becoming better before it is too late. It is a reminder that Allah has not closed the door on you. No matter how far you feel, no matter how many times you have fallen, the path back to Allah is still open. True self-improvement in Islam begins with an honest heart. It begins when you stop blaming others, stop delaying change, and finally ask yourself: What do I need to fix before I meet Allah? In this Islamic reminder, Mufti Menk speaks about returning to Allah, seeking forgiveness, improving your character, strengthening your iman, and answering the call to goodness in your daily life. This is not just about leaving sin. It is about softening the heart, renewing your intention, guarding your tongue, healing your relationship with Allah, and becoming someone who brings goodness into the lives of others. If your heart feels tired, distant, guilty, or in need of a fresh start, this reminder is for you. Allah’s mercy is greater than your mistakes. Support the speaker: If you benefited from this speech, please support Mufti Menk and his work. He is the speaker and sole owner of this audio. We are simply sharing it to spread beneficial knowledge and his good word, insha’Allah.
Dhul Hijjah: How to Make the Best 10 Days of the Year Count | Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan
The best days of this world have arrived. Not Ramadan. Not the last ten nights. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah are the greatest days of the year. These are the days when righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah ﷻ than at any other time, even more beloved than jihad, except for the one who goes out with his life and wealth and returns with nothing. In this powerful Islamic lecture, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan explains the virtues of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, the importance of the Day of Arafah, the story of the verse in which Allah completed the religion, and the key actions every Muslim should focus on during this blessed season. These are days of worship, repentance, fasting, dua, dhikr, charity, Qur’an, sacrifice, and returning to Allah with sincerity. In this episode, you will learn about: The virtues of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah, including why Allah swore by them in the Qur’an, why righteous deeds are so beloved during these days, and how the major acts of worship come together in this blessed time. The Day of Arafah, one of the greatest days in Islam. Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan discusses the reward of fasting on Arafah, the power of dua on this day, and the best words to say: La ilaha illallah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulk wa lahul hamd, wa huwa ‘ala kulli shay’in qadir. You will also learn the three essential preparations for Dhul Hijjah: Sincere repentance. A firm intention to benefit from these days. Staying away from sins. The lecture also covers the most important recommended deeds during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, including prayer, fasting, Hajj and Umrah, takbir, tahmid, tahleel, charity, reading Qur’an, kindness to parents, maintaining family ties, feeding the poor, reconciling between people, and preparing for Udhiyah, also known as Qurbani or Qurban, on Eid al-Adha. Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan also explains important rulings related to the takbir of Dhul Hijjah, including the difference between unrestricted and restricted takbir, when each one begins and ends, and how to follow the Sunnah correctly. The first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah are a once-a-year opportunity for immense reward, mercy, forgiveness, and closeness to Allah. Do not let them pass like ordinary days. Support the speaker: If you benefited from this speech, please support Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan and his work. He is the speaker and sole owner of this audio. We are simply sharing it to spread beneficial knowledge and his good word, insha’Allah.
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