All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all creation—and may He extol the Messenger in the highest company of Angels, and grant him peace and security—likewise to his family, Companions, and true followers.
[30/01/2026] Words of Advice from Shaikh Abdul-Khaliq Mādhī حفظه الله. Masjid Salafi, Small Heath, Birmingham, UK.
Some points covered during this lesson:
– Virtues of gathering in the masjid and spending time in the remembrance of Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى).
– Diligence in seeking and spreading beneficial knowledge.
– Ahādīth regarding good manners.
– The reason for the guidance of the early Sahābah and entire nations.
– How Shaytān comes to the servants.
– Examples of relatives of Prophets who were not guided despite their efforts.
– Preserving the gift of guidance and good manners.
– Erroneous methodologies that oppose Ahlul-Haqq as it relates to the understanding of good manners.
– The necessity of making the Book and the Sunnah the ultimate judge in all of our affairs.
– The wara’ of the Salaf.
– How private sins can overcome a person at death and lead to a wretched end.
– Sternly bringing ourselves to account.
– That which allowed the Salaf to have such a tremendous effect upon the world.
– The foundation of īmān in Allāh (سبحانه وتعالى) as it relates to good manners.
– The great loss of performing actions for the praise of the people.
– Questions we should ask ourselves before posting on social media.
– The definition of niyyah (intention).
– An example from Hāfiz Ibn Rajab (رحمه الله) that highlights how the Salaf were constantly mindful of their intention.
– Pursuing the evidences from the Book and the Sunnah sincerely and truthfully.
– The foundation of sidq.
– An example from the Messenger ﷺ that illustrates the effect of actions over statements.
Questions:
1. I feel as if my life is going well and I am no longer being trialled, and I fear that perhaps this is istidrāj. Please advise me as I am beginning to lose hope.
2. What is the definition of “ithm”?
3. What is your advice concerning cultivating young children?
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