Doha Islamic Events

This short reminder details the virtues of the act of Fasting itself, and serves as a reminder for why we must persevere with fasting not only when legislated, but the benefits that we find in fasting at different times of the year.

Sheikh Hazem discusses the different ways in which the month of ramadhaan is a mercy for the slave of Allaah.

May the Peace and Blessings of Allaah be upon the Prophet. For those of us who have worries, or anxieties, or wish to seek protection from diseases, or more importantly wish to remove our sins, then learn how this small act can have such a large impact upon us. One of the ways in which this can be done by saying: “Allaahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad kama salayta ‘ala Ibraaheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraaheem, innaka hameedun majeed. Allaahumma baarik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad kama baarakta ‘ala Ibraaheem wa ‘ala aali Ibraaheem, innaka hameedun majeed" (O Allaah, send prayers upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent prayers upon Ibraaheem and upon the family of Ibraaheem; You are indeed Worthy of Praise, Full of Glory. O Allaah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad as You sent blessings upon Ibraaheem and upon the family of Ibraaheem; You are indeed Worthy of Praise, Full of Glory).

Sheikh Hazem discusses the blessings and the bounties of the blessed month of Ramadhaan, and details what benefits we can draw from the month of fasting that we are blessed to witness.

A small word, that is heavy on the scales, is saying the Istighfaar. It has an effect upon the heart, brings tranquility and peace in these uncertain times, and is a source of forgiveness.

Zad al-Mustaqnia is a foundation course in Islamic Jurisprudence (fiqh), a vital basis with which the believer can build Islamic knowledge. This course is the second course following from the chapter of purification. Lesson 11 is the second class conducted under the social-distancing regulations, and as such was completely on-line.

Sheikh Hazem discusses how praying Fajr on time acts as a guard against harm, and is just a small part of why we must pray Fajr on time.

The prayer is the connection between you and the Creator. This short clips asks you to question the state of your prayer, as a reflection of the state of your relationship with the Almighty. Please find the references for the hadiths mentioned in this clip: The delight of my eye (or the comfort of my heart) was placed in Salaah (Ahmad; Al-Albaani: Authentic. O Bilaal; call the prayer, and relieve our hearts (Ahmad; Al-Albaani: Authentic. ‘Aa’ishah said: “He [the Prophet, peace be upon him] would be helping in the house, but as soon as he [the Prophet, peace be upon him] would hear the Athaan (or when the prayer time becomes due), he would get up and leave to perform the prayer” (Al-Bukhaari. The nearest position in which the slave is the closest to Allaah is in Sujood (prostration)(Muslim). The best type of prayer is the one with the longest Qunoot (standing long to recite Qur’aan more) (Muslim).

Sheikh Hazem discusses the various techniques of coping with the stressful situation that we find ourselves within. Please find the references for the Verse of the Qur'an and the hadiths mentioned in this clip: The verse (Surah Al-Baqarah, 186) The nearest position in which the slave is the closest to Allaah is in Sujood (prostration) (Muslim). Seek treatment, but do not use what is Haraam (prohibited) (Abu Daawood; Al-Albaani: Authentic).

Sheikh Hazem Rajab discusses the supplication of wellbeing, and how asking for wellbeing in this life and the next can be utilised even in this era of coronavirus.

Zad al-Mustaqnia is a foundation course in Islamic Jurisprudence (fiqh), a vital basis with which the believer can build Islamic knowledge. This course is the second course following from the chapter of purification. Lesson 10 is the first class conducted under the social-distancing regulations, and as such was completely on-line.

Sheikh Hazem discusses how changing your intention can result in simple matters becoming rewardable - understand how this can occur with washing our hands in these days of a pandemic. Please find the references for the hadiths mentioned in this clip: Your body has a right upon you (Al-Bukhaari). There should be no harm (done to others) (Ibn Maajah; Al-Albaani: Authentic). Tie it and then rely on Allaah (At-Tirmithi; Al-Albaani: Sound (Hasan)). When one of you wakes up, he should wash his hands (Al-Bukhaari). Whenever he [the Prophet, peace be upon him] wanted to eat or drink, he would wash his hands (Ahmad; Al-Albaani: Authentic). He [the Prophet, peace be upon him] instructed Al-Baraa’ ibn ‘Aazib to perform Wudhoo’ before going to sleep (Al-Bukhaai and Muslim).

Allaah the Almighty sends signs for us to reflect upon the creator of the universe, and indeed, in the Coronavirus, a sign reminding us of who the Owner of the final day is.

The Qur'an brings tranquility and calmness to the reader and the household, so in these times where stress and anger are possible, read the Qur'an to bring peace within your home.

We all know a master of social media, and in contemporary times it has become a past-time to spread every morsel of information that comes to us. In this short reminder, Sheikh Hazem discusses the punishment that awaits the one who actually spreads fear and lies.

There are two ways of dealing with the isolation and the quarantine; both make use of the time, however one is productive, and the other is less so. This short reminder advises us to be productive during this time.

We meet the sick, the one with an illness, at many times in our lives, and the Prophet taught us a supplication that will offer us a protection. Take a few moments to learn the dua, so that it may become a means for you.

Covid-19 has been seen as an international threat, a global wave that is leaving death and calamity in every country that witnesses it - yet for the Muslim, it is a chance to awaken, to reconnect with the creator, and a chance to fulfil the heart with peace.

Sheikh Hazem discusses the virtues that one attains at Fajr, and how this can still be attained whilst praying at home in these times of trial.

In the depth of the sea, within the belly of the whale, Prophet Yunus (Jonah) supplicated to Allaah for forgiveness and means to end the difficulty of his situation. Learn how this supplication can be used today, to aid our challenges wherever we may be.