Belal Assaad

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Sheikh Belal Assaad holds a Degree in Shari’ah and Da’wah from the ‘Ad-Da’Wah Wal-Irshad University Institute’, Tripoli, Lebanon 1995. He continued his studies in Biomedical Science at Victoria University (VU), followed by a postgraduate degree in Teaching Science and Student Welfare & Well-being’ also from Victoria University (VU). He also competed a second postgraduate degree in Migration Law and Practice from the Australian National University (ANU). Sheikh Belal is a registered Minister of Religion (title: Imam) and Marriage Celebrant with the Australian Federation of Islamic Council and the Australian Governor General’s Office. He is currently employed at the Australian International Academy as the Head of Religious Studies and Curriculum, and in Student Counselling and teaching for over 16 years. He has been in the field of Da’wah delivering regular khutbas and a public speaker locally and abroad for the past 26 years. He is internationally known and is invited to guest speak and lecture regularly through various organisations internationally and nationally as much as his time permits. Sheikh Belal was born in Melbourne Australia, and currently resides there.

Belal Assaad


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    Living by Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2025 54:00


    This powerful lecture centers around the importance of living a life grounded in Islamic principles, steadfastness, and resistance to societal pressures. We emphasise how these values shape identity, integrity, and success in this life and the hereafter.

    Sings of Allah's love

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 74:58


    Discover the types of people Allah loves and dislikes, how to earn His love, and the signs that He loves you.

    Ramadan Gems - Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 70:44


    In Part 2, we'll dive into practical steps you can take to make the most of this month — what to do, what to avoid, and how to stay consistent, inshaAllah.

    Ramadan Gems - Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 73:27


    Ramadan is more than just fasting—it's a time for spiritual growth, self-discipline, and strengthening our connection with Allah.

    Peer Pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 61:16


    Peer pressure is a challenge we all face — whether at school, work, or in social circles. How can we stay true to our Islamic values while navigating the influence of those around us? In this lecture, we'll explore the dangers of negative peer pressure, how to resist it, and the importance of surrounding ourselves with righteous company.

    Count Your Blessings

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 34:07


    We look at practical insights on cultivating a thankful heart and deepening your connection with faith.

    Creating a harmonious family while navigating cultural expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 22:30


    In this video, we look at the importance of nurturing relationships with both close and extended family members while navigating cultural norms and expectations.

    Creating Healthy Family Dynamics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 25:53


    In the second leg of my tour in Birmingham (UK), we look at taking practical steps to create a healthy and harmonious family dynamic.

    The relationship between parents and children

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 42:46


    In the first leg of my 2024 tour in Leeds (UK), we look at the Islamic teachings on the relationship between parents and children, focusing on their mutual rights, responsibilities, and the importance of love, respect, and compassion as guided by the Quran and Sunnah.

    Shukr (Gratitude) - The key to abundance and contentment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 44:17


    Discover the power of shukr (gratitude) in transforming your life. Learn how being grateful to Allah can bring peace, increase blessings, and deepen your connection with Him—even in tough times.

    Dawah Chronicles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2024 58:04


    In this week's lecture, we share lessons, personal stories and challenges related to maintaining a Muslim identity, particularly in Western contexts.

    Hayaa (Modesty) - The crown of a believer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2024 75:49


    This lecture highlights how modesty influences our actions, strengthens our faith, and serves as a guiding light in a world full of challenges.

    Sincerity (Ikhlaas) - The story of the 3 trapped men

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2024 71:53


    We look at the impact of sincerity and honesty in actions, illustrating through stories how these qualities strengthen one's connection with Allah.

    The story of Moses (PBUH)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 21:10


    Discover the story of Prophet Musa (Moses) in Islam — a journey of faith, courage, and divine guidance against all odds.

    Stairways to Serenity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 74:52


    In this video, we discuss how we can navigate life's challenges with patience and perseverance, emphasizing faith, education, community, and the significance of the Hereafter in achieving inner peace and serenity.

    Trials of Faith

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 64:06


    Trials are inevitable, but how you prepare determines your outcome. Discover how staying steadfast can help you overcome challenges and maintain clarity in times of challenges.

    The journey and secrets of Dua

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2024 75:45


    In this video, we learn about the power of Dua (supplication) as a vital connection between believers and Allah.

    In pursuit of your rizq

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 54:32


    In this video, we discuss the Islamic perspective on "rizq" (sustenance) and how it is preordained for every person by Allah (SWT).

    The Law of Attraction & Manifestation - Part 2/2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 62:54


    In the second part of this video, we explore the hadith where Allah says, 'I am as My servant thinks of Me.' We'll compare this with the concept of the Law of Attraction, examining how our thoughts about Allah influence our faith and outcomes.

    The Law of Attraction & Manifestation

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2024 56:49


    In this video, we explore the concept of the Law of Attraction and manifestation from an Islamic perspective. Can we align these popular ideas with the teachings of Islam?

    Hidden Camera

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 63:35


    We explore the essence of personal accountability, repentance and moral conduct in the context of our daily lives. This lecture is a heartfelt reminder to strengthen our connection with Allah and strive for sincerity in all our actions.

    Guarding Trusts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 66:01


    Guarding trusts (amanah) is one of the most important principles that a believer must uphold. Whether it's fulfilling promises, handling responsibilities, or being trustworthy in your daily life, amanah is a key trait that defines the character of a true Muslim.

    Pathways to Paradise

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2024 54:46


    In this video, learn about the significance of good deeds in Islam and how they contribute to earning Paradise.

    Religious Rollercoaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2024 52:39


    In this video, we explore the nuances of faith, emphasising sincerity and balance in religious devotion. We look at the importance of consistency in small acts of worship and caution against spiritual burnout.

    Your Ego VS You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 54:46


    In this video, we delve into the struggle between your ego and your true self from an Islamic perspective. Discover how arrogance can undermine your spiritual journey and damage relationships. Learn practical steps to conquer your ego, embrace humility, and align your actions with Islamic teachings.

    The Quran + Dua & Istikhara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 64:10


    In this video, we discuss the transformative power of the Quran and the blessings of reciting it. We talk about the significance of Dua and Allah's promise to respond to prayers, and clearing misconceptions regarding istikhara.

    Amazing advice about Salah / Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2024 24:43


    We talk about the importance of Salah in a Muslim's daily life, the steps and components of performing Salah correctly, and the spiritual and physical benefits of maintaining regular prayers. We also discuss common mistakes and how to avoid them for a more fulfilling prayer experience.

    Patience & Perseverance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 56:19


    In this video, we explore the three types of patience as detailed by Imam Nawawi: patience in obedience to Allah, patience in avoiding sins, and patience during hardships.

    Tawbah - Repentance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 55:19


    This video provides a compassionate reminder that no matter how far one has strayed, Allah's mercy and forgiveness are always within reach for those who seek it earnestly.

    Sincerity & Intentions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 64:44


    Join us as we explore the Hadith of Sincerity & Intentions from "Riyad us-Saliheen" by Imam An-Nawawi.

    Navigating Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2024 82:44


    Mental health is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, and understanding how our faith can support us is crucial for a balanced life.

    The Real Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2024 40:22


    In this episode, we look at wealth and materialism from an Islamic perspective.

    Cultivating Respect - Character Series - EP8

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2024 12:41


    In this episode, we expose the toxic nature of gossip. Learn how to uphold integrity in daily communication, a vital characteristic in cultivating a strong culture of trust and respect.

    Cultivating Boundaries - Character Series - EP7

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 9:40


    Through compelling narratives and ethical guidance, discover the significance of societal boundaries.

    Cultivating Restraint - Character Series - EP6

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2024 10:52


    In this episode, we uncover the dangers of baseless suspicions and unveils how to cultivate trust and goodwill in our interactions, fostering a culture of harmony and understanding.

    Cultivating Restraint - Character Series - EP5

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 12:38


    Delve into the dangers of ridicule emphasised in Surah Al-Hujurat. In this episode, we discuss the impact of language on relationships and share how to exercise mindfulness and restraint in speech.

    Cultivating Empathy - Character Series - EP4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2024 11:33


    We unpack the effects of mockery in Surah Al-Hujurat. Through reflections and examples, understand the destructive nature of ridicule and learn how to cultivate empathy for others.v

    Cultivating Noble Speech - Character Series - EP3

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 12:15


    Explore the etiquettes of speech as outlined in Surah Al-Hujurat. Drawing upon timeless wisdom, we outline how to navigate mutual respect and understanding among brothers.v

    Cultivating Compassion - Character Series - EP2

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 11:57


    In this episode, we unveil the essence of genuine brotherhood rooted in faith, and its pivotal role in nurturing solidarity and compassion within communities.

    Cultivating Truth - Character Series - EP1

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 12:10


    In this episode, we explore the importance of verifying information and avoiding assumptions.

    3 Levels of Believers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 31:00


    In this video we explore contemporary issues in Islam and discuss three levels of believers as outlined in the Quran. These levels range from those who wrong themselves to those who excel in acts of goodness.

    Talking to Allah

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 37:36


    Join us on a journey of faith and reflection as we explore the significance of establishing a direct connection with the Divine. Discover the power and beauty of dua as a means of seeking guidance, solace, and blessings from Allah.

    1 on 1 with Sh Wael Ibrahim - P**n Addiction - From Taboo to Transformation

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2024 81:09


    In this episode, Sheikh Wael Ibrahim from The Aware Academy joins me to discuss the prevalent problem of porn addiction within the Muslim community, and methods to overcome this addiction.

    1 on 1 with Sheikh Abu Bakr Zoud

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 88:28


    Join me and Sheikh Abu Bakr Zoud as we talk about his journey with the Quran from a young age.

    Ummati - My Ummah

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2024 61:23


    Join us in a heartfelt exploration of Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ boundless love for his Ummah. Through inspiring stories and thoughtful reflections, we delve into the profound compassion and dedication he showed to his followers. Let's draw lessons on love, empathy, and unity, and strive to embody his teachings in our lives.

    Ramadan Reminders

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 61:23


    Ramadan isn't just about abstaining from food and drink during daylight hours. It's a time for spiritual renewal, self-discipline, and drawing closer to Allah. In this video, we offer timely reminders to help you make the most of this auspicious month.

    Lessons from Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 57:55


    As the world witnesses the plight of the people in Gaza, it becomes imperative for us to reflect on the profound wisdom that Islam offers in times of adversity. From the enduring resilience of the Palestinians to the importance of steadfastness in the face of oppression, each aspect is examined in light of Islamic principles. Drawing upon Quranic verses and Hadiths, we uncover timeless wisdom that guides Muslims in navigating challenges and maintaining hope amidst adversity.

    7 Under His Shade

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 63:45


    We delve into the Hadith narrated by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) regarding the seven categories of individuals who will be granted the shade of Allah on the Day of Judgment. Join us as we explore the deep meanings behind this Hadith and reflect on the virtues and characteristics that earn one such a prestigious position in the sight of the Almighty.

    Enjoining Good & Forbidding Evil - Part 2 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 56:15


    In this lecture we continue the discussion on the Islamic teachings of ‘enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong'. We learn together about the remaining points on the guidelines and approach a Muslim must know and apply well in order to fulfill this noble practice which Allah described the believers with and entrusted them.

    Enjoining Good & Forbidding Evil - Part 1 of 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 59:12


    In a time of great trials and tribulations, injustices, misguidance, false ideologies and alluring temptations, the topic of enjoining what is right and prohibiting what is wrong has become a crucial topic. However, the Muslim community must learn the wisdom and approach in doing so, applying the Quranic verse ‘invite to the path of your Lord with wisdom and goodly advice' (16:125).

    Ahmed the Repenter - Emotional True Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 30:02


    This is a classic true story, which I originally delivered in 1997 and became a source of salvation and hope for all those who have gone too deep in sins and lost hope of a return. Again, by request I delivered it in the 2023 Light Upon Light UK Tour. It is about repentance and hope in Allah's Mercy and Forgiveness, a real life event that I hope will give you comfort and inspiration, inshaAllah.

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