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ʿAbd ur-Raḥmān Hugh

is graduated from the Islamic University of Madīnah. He studied under Shaykh ʿUbayd al-Jābirī, Shaykh ʿAbdullāh al-Bukhārī, Shaykh ʿAbd al-Muḥsin al-ʿAbbād, and Shaykh ʿAlī Nāṣir al-Faqīhī.

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Video Current Affairs

Stop Causing Fitnah

Shaykh Ṣāliḥ ibn Fawzān al-Fawzān warns against causing fitnah, reminding believers that Allah ﷻ will distinguish between the patient and the strivers, and will filter the righteous from the corrupt. The Qurʾān emphasises that Allah does not reveal the unseen to people.

October 26, 2019

Video Jurisprudence

The Hidden Part of a Righteous Deed

Shaykh Muḥammad ibn Ṣāliḥ al-ʿUthaymīn explains that outwardly righteous deeds may conceal inner corruption, and a person may appear virtuous while being destined for Hellfire. True success lies in sincere intention and inner purity, not merely outward appearance.

October 26, 2019

Video Monotheism and its Types

Why Study Tawhid and Aqidah

The goal of studying Tawhid and Aqidah is to truly know Allah ﷻ, our Creator. We learn about His Oneness, His power, and His perfect attributes. This strengthens our faith, removes doubts, and helps us worship Allah ﷻ correctly and sincerely.

September 28, 2018

Video Fasting

Who Gets the Most Reward for Fasting?

The fasting person who remembers Allah ﷻ the most earns the greatest reward. The Prophet ﷺ said that the highest reward for fasting goes to those who constantly engage in dhikr. Ibn al-Qayyim explains this applies to all acts of worship: more remembrance means more reward.

June 1, 2018

Video Fasting

Ramadan Won’t Help Someone Who Returns to Sin

Ramadan benefits only those who continue worship and avoid sin after the month ends. If a person goes back to bad habits once Ramadan is over, the fasts did not truly benefit them. Obedience to Allah is required all year, not just for one month.

May 26, 2018

Video Family Affairs

Valid Reasons for a Wife to Request Divorce in Islam

Shaykh Ibn Bāz clarifies that a wife may not seek divorce without a valid reason. Legitimate reasons include harm, neglect, sinful behavior, or inability to fulfill marital duties. If the husband abandons prayer, separation becomes obligatory until he repents.

September 16, 2017

Video Advice and Admonition

How the Prophet Responded to Believers’ Mistakes

Shaykh Muḥammad Naṣir ad-Dīn al-Albānī explains how the Prophet ﷺ responded to believers who confessed their sins, guiding them to repentance and reminding them of the expiatory power of good deeds. He also recounts how the Prophet ﷺ counselled a young man seeking permission to commit fornication.

October 17, 2016

Video Innovations and It’s People

Are the Khawarij Disbelievers?

Shaykh Ibn Baz explains that the Khawarij are extreme in declaring sinful Muslims as disbelievers. While many scholars call them misguided sinners, the correct view is that their persistent takfir and rejection of Muslims place them outside Islam, as shown by the Prophet’s ﷺ warnings.

September 7, 2016

Video Innovations and It’s People

The Khawarij’s Hearts Are Empty

Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymin explains that the Khawarij appear outwardly pious, but their worship does not reach the heart. Like an arrow piercing through a target, they pass through Islam quickly and then abandon it, showing their true emptiness.

September 7, 2016

Video Innovations and It’s People

Is Jarh wa Ta’dil Based on Opinion or Evidence?

Shaykh Rabi al-Madkhali explains that al-Jarh wa al-Ta’dil is not merely scholarly interpretation but a proven methodology grounded in Qur’an, Sunnah, and the Salaf’s practice. Rejecting reliable criticism undermines the foundations of Islamic knowledge and the principles of the Salafī methodology.

September 7, 2016

Video Sects and Groups

Difference Between Ikhwan and Salafi Call

Shaykh Muhammad Aman al-Jami explains that the Ikhwan focus on gathering large numbers without teaching proper Islamic guidance. In contrast, the Salafi approach prioritizes education, purification, and nurturing Muslims with correct beliefs, worship, and manners.

September 7, 2016

Video Current Affairs

Bombings Are Forbidden in Islam

Shaykh Zayd al-Madkhali explains that bombing non Muslim or Muslim lands is unlawful and not true jihad. These acts violate treaties, cause mass harm, and resemble the Khawārij. Those involved must repent and submit to Islamic law, as their actions are transgression and oppression.

September 7, 2016