Sacred Knowledge Podcasts

A beautiful introduction of a teacher by his student. Shaykh Yaseen masterfully introduces Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, describing some of the recent incidents in the life of the noble Shaykh. A must listen.

An excerpt from tarawih prayers at the Al-Huda Zawiyah in Dewsbury, UK.

Ustādh Mahmūd Ghafīr and band sing 'Qutb al-Aqtāb', a poem dedicated to the great Sufi Master, Imām Abul Hasan al-Shādhilī. The poem was composed by 'Allāmah Shaykh Muhammad al-Ya'qūbī during his journey to Imam Abul Hasan's shrine in Egypt in August 2004. Text of poem in Arabic with English translation can be downloaded here: www.sacredknowledge.co.uk/downloads/Poem%20to%20Imam%20Abul%20Hasan%20(Arabic%20and%20English).pdf www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8qmnTWPZf4

In this seminar held at the 'Global Peace and Unity' event in London (Oct 2010), Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi talks about dhikr, its various meanings and benefits. The Q&A session at the end covers topics such as the need for a spiritual guide, reciting the Names of Allah, and dhikr from the Sunna.

A short maghribi rendition of "Talama Ashku Gharami..." Performed by Shaykh Muhammad al-Barraq (rahimahullah)

In the wake of his criticism of the Syrian regime, the Government bans Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi from public speaking. On 12th May 2011, the world-renowned scholar, Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, was dismissed from his job as Friday speaker and lecturer at the Jami' al-Hasan mosque in central Damascus. He was also banned from public speaking, teaching and all religious activities. This decision comes following his 6th May Friday sermon in which he denounced the brutality of the regime, defended the right of the Syrian people to demonstrate, and called for the immediate release of all political prisoners. He challenged the claims from the government of a conspiracy, and said "the problems our people have been facing for 40 years are domestic, and the Syrian people are seeking freedom and reform of the whole political and economic systems." قامت السلطات السورية بعزل الشيخ محمد اليعقوبي من وظيفة الخطابة في جامع الحسن في حي أبو رمانة وسط العاصمة دمشق، كما منع الشيخ اليعقوبي من إلقاء دروسه في الجامع الأموي وغيره من مساجد دمشق. وجاء هذا القرار في أعقاب هذه الخطبة العاصفة حول الأحداث التي تمر بها سورية، التي ألقاها في جامع الحسن يوم الجمعة في ٥ أيار / مايو ٢٠١١ وكان قد استنكر في خطبته ما تقوم بها قوات الأمن من قتل وضرب واعتقال للمتظاهرين، ودافع عن حق الشعب في التظاهر السلمي ، ونفى نظرية المؤامرة التي يتهم بها أفراد الشعب. كما دعا إلى سحب جميع المظاهر العسكرية من الأحياء السكنية وإلى إطلاق سراح المعتقلين، كما استنكر اعتقال المتظاهرين ومحاكمتهم بتهمة إضعاف هيبة الدولة. يذكر أن الشيخ محمد اليعقوبي المشهور بالشيخ أبو الهدى اليعقوبي هو أحد كبار علماء دمشق وأحد أبرز الدعاة في البلدان الناطقة باللغة الإنجليزية، وهو ابن العلامة الكبير الشيخ إبراهيم اليعقوبي رحمه الله.

"Love of the ahl al-bayt is an obligation, And with this love we are not fearful of calamities..." Performed by Shaykh Muhammad al-Barraq (rahimahullah)

In this Friday Khutba delivered at the New York Islamic Center (USA) in 2001, Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi discusses the role of women in Islam. Shaykh Muhammad highlights how Islam honours women by granting them rights and making them equal before God, as well as giving examples of female Muslim scholars who made significant contributions to Islamic civilisation.

Shaykh Yaseen discusses the importance of the Beautiful Names of Allah (al-Asma ul-Husna), and also talks about the 'Greatest Name' (al-Ismu'l a'zam), and what the ulema and awliya have said about it.

Shaykh Muhammad Yaseen, Imam and teacher at Woodlands Road Mosque in Birmingham, UK, introduces his teacher, Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi in April 2011 at the beginning of the course 'The 99 Beautiful Names of Allah'.

A classic lecture by Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi delivered at the 2005 Wembley Mawlid (London).

Nur al-Huda performed by the late Shaykh Muhammad al-Barraq (rahimahullah)

Ya Imam ar-Rusli performed by the late Shaykh Muhammad al-Barraq (rahimahullah)

موقف الإسلام من قتل الأبرياء وظلم الحكام للناس ‎خطبة الجمعة للشيخ محمد اليعقوبي ‫(‬مقتطفات‫)‬ ‎دمشق جامع الحسن - أبو رمانة  8 نيسان 2011 On The Syrian Uprising Murder and Oppression in Islam Shaykh Muhammad Al-Yaqoubi Extracts from Friday Sermon 8th April 2011 | Jami' Hasan Mosque Damascus, Syria

Bushra Lana performed by the late Shaykh Muhammad al-Barraq (rahimahullah)

Beautiful Moroccan Qasida

Shaykh Yaseen, student of Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, delivers a lecture during the blessed month of Rabi' al-Awwal 1431 (2010). Visit www.sacredknowledge.co.uk for more lectures by Shaykh Yaseen, including a video lecture from Mawlid 1432 (Feb 2011).

Shaykh Muhammad Yaseen, student of Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi, delivers a talk in honour of the Best of Creation, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam, in the blessed month of Rabi' al-Awwal 1432 (Feb 2011). This talk was given during a mawlid gathering in Burton-upon-Trent, UK.

"Door to the Guide of Mankind, Ahmad" - Traditional Qasida. Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. Door to the Guide of Mankind, Ahmad Mercy of the Clear Truth In truth, a Reviver of the Deen Shaykh of all the Gnostics/Helper of the universe

Stories of the Prophets is a series of lectures taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed based mainly on the famous work of Ibn Kathir, "Qasas al-Anbiya" and also the more recent text, "al-Nubuwwa w'al-Anbiya" by Imam Muhammad al-Sabuni. Both texts have been translated into English. This podcast is the 8th and final part of the series.

Stories of the Prophets is a series of lectures taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed based mainly on the famous work of Ibn Kathir, "Qasas al-Anbiya" and also the more recent text, "al-Nubuwwa w'al-Anbiya" by Imam Muhammad al-Sabuni. Both texts have been translated into English. This podcast is part 7 of 8.

Stories of the Prophets is a series of lectures taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed based mainly on the famous work of Ibn Kathir, "Qasas al-Anbiya" and also the more recent text, "al-Nubuwwa w'al-Anbiya" by Imam Muhammad al-Sabuni. Both texts have been translated into English. This podcast is part 6 of 8.

Stories of the Prophets is a series of lectures taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed based mainly on the famous work of Ibn Kathir, "Qasas al-Anbiya" and also the more recent text, "al-Nubuwwa w'al-Anbiya" by Imam Muhammad al-Sabuni. Both texts have been translated into English. This podcast is part 5 of 8.

Stories of the Prophets is a long series of lectures taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed based mainly on the famous work of Ibn Kathir, "Qasas al-Anbiya" and also the more recent text, "al-Nubuwwa w'al-Anbiya" by Imam Muhammad al-Sabuni. Both texts have been translated into English. This podcast is part 4 of 8.

Stories of the Prophets is a series of lectures taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed based mainly on the famous work of Ibn Kathir, "Qasas al-Anbiya" and also the more recent text, "al-Nubuwwa w'al-Anbiya" by Imam Muhammad al-Sabuni. Both texts have been translated into English. This podcast is part 3 of 8.

Stories of the Prophets is a long series of lectures taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed based mainly on the famous work of Ibn Kathir, "Qasas al-Anbiya" and also the more recent text, "al-Nubuwwa w'al-Anbiya" by Imam Muhammad al-Sabuni. Both texts have been translated into English. This podcast is part 2 of 8.

Stories of the Prophets is a long series of lectures taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed based mainly on the famous work of Ibn Kathir, "Qasas al-Anbiya" and also the more recent text, "al-Nubuwwa w'al-Anbiya" by Imam Muhammad al-Sabuni. Both texts have been translated into English. This podcast is part 1 of 8.

Reflections on our Attachment to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). 1. Being a descendent of the Prophet 2. The Name of the Prophet Muhammad 3. Attachment fo the Prophet: Examples of the Ulema of Damascus 4. Yearning for the Messenger of Allah Shaykh Muhammad refers to Shaykh Ahmad al-Habbal in this talk, the great luminary of Shaam, who returned to his Lord in January 2009, may Allah shower him with mercy. Check out the podcast 'Shaykh Ahmad al-Habbal' for more information.

Shaykh Gibril delivers a 2 hour lecture on this great Imam, al-Nu'man ibn Thabit ibn Kawus ibn Hurmuz ibn Marzuban, al-Imam Abu Hanifa, may Allah have mercy on him (80-150). He is the first of the four mujtahid Imams whose School survived to our time and acquired the greatest following among the Sunni Schools. He is known as "The Greatest Imam" (al-Imam al-a'zam). "Love of Abu Hanifa is part of the Sunna" - Muhammad ibn Khazim al-Taymi al-Sa'di al-Kufi (d. 195)

"Love of the Prophet" - Traditional Qasida. Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. Love of the Prophet and his family is my relgion My true madhhab and conviction My support in all circumstances And forever - certainly I will not be let down

"Extend Your Hand" - Traditional Qasida. Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. Extend your hand to the Best of all To be with him and hear his call For this I gave him both my hands To seek his help and see his hall

Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi briefly explains why 'Ha Mim' is recited 7 times in the Hizb al-Bahr of Imam Abul Hasan al-Shadhili (rahimahullah)

"Ahmad, my Beloved" - Traditional Qasida. View sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. Ahmad, my Beloved - peace be upon you O you, helper of the stranger - peace be upon you

"The Light of Guidance" - Traditional Qasida. Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for accompanying Arabic text and English translation. The Light of Guidance has come to us By His splendour he has given us life By His encounter he has honoured us May our Lord send blessings upon him!

"How long will I yearn for my Beloved?" - Traditional Qasida. Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. How long will my heart ache for my Beloved? O you, Light of the Universe And call out to you, O Tihami O you, Treasure of Goodness!

"We come to You, poor and needy" - Traditional Qasida Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. So poor we are nothing we have except our love for you The best of all we wish is that your love for us is due

'O Imam of All Messengers' - Traditional Qasida Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation. O Imam of all Messengers of Allah On you I count to reach Jannah So in this life and the Hereafter Guide me through the way and hold my hand

'Glad Tidings' - Traditional Qasida Visit sacredknowledge.co.uk for Arabic text and accompanying English translation.

Shaykh Munawwar Ateeq delivers a short yet concise lecture describing the system of isnad, unique to the Religion of Islam, and the honour and respect owed to the scholars who possess it, as well as the necessity of seeking their company.

What are our duties and obligations to Best of Creation, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam? What is the litmus test of our love for the Seal of Prophets? What is the depth and reality of this love? In this podcast, Shaykh Faisal Abdur-Razak describes the signs of love for our Master Muhammad, sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam.

Sacred Knowledge is honoured to present the closing session of the "40 hadith of Imam Nawawi" classes which took place in August 2008. This long-running course initiated and taught by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmed in Glasgow, ended with Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi covering the 42nd and final hadith of Imam Nawawi's famous collection of Prophetic narrations. An electrifying lecture, beneficial to both beginners and more advanced students of knowledge, covering topics related to the science of hadith as well as short biographical sketches of scholars of the past. This talk is dedicated to Sidi Imran Sabir (d. 3/3/2009), may Allah have mercy on him.

A short lecture by Shaykh Gibril Haddad on the particular attributes of the scholars of truth, the people of Shaam, and the Ahl al-Bayt.

Shaykh Faisal Abdur-Razak (Islamic Forum of Canada) elaborates on the many benefits of the remembrance of Allah (dhikr) in this exclusive lecture from Sacred Knowledge.

A lecture by Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad al-Yaqoubi delivered to University students in London. Organised by Sacred Knowledge in conjunction with Imperial College Islamic Society. Shaykh Muhammad talks about love, its definition and types, and its significance and manifestation, in particular with respect to our relationship with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah upon him.

Recitation of Imam Abu'l Hasan al-Shadhili's Hizb al-Bahr by Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad al-Yaqoubi حزب البحر للإمام آبي الحسن الشاذلي رضي الله عنه

Sacred Knowledge is privileged to present to our dear audience an excellent lecture delivered by His Eminence, Shaykh Sayyid Muhammad al-Yaqoubi. This talk is in honour and memory of the great wali of Shaam, Shaykh Ahmad Habbal who passed away in January 2009, may Allah Most High have mercy upon him and elevate his rank.

Shaykh Gibril F. Haddad delivers a lecture on one of the distinguishing features of the Religion of Islam, Isnad (chain of transmission).

Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi delivers an in-depth lecture on purification of the heart, and elucidates the need for a guide to help achieve this in one's journey to Allah, subhanahu wa t'ala.

"Every soul shall taste death" [29:57] The true realities of the Final Hour are revealed in detail in this audio lecture by Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi.