Bilal Ismail: Recent Episodes
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Sheikh Bilal Ismail was born in Durban, South Africa. He is one of three siblings and comes from a religious traditional hanafi family. Sheikh Bilal is an AlKauthar Instructor as well as the head of AlKauthar Students Guild. He is the founder and Director of the Imam Development Program.
He memorized the Quran while studying at school and went on to complete high school in 1998. Sheikh Bilal then went on to do a diploma in Computer Science in 1999, as well as qualifying as a Microsoft certified systems engineer. He was accepted into the Islamic University of Madinah in 2001 where he completed his Diploma in Arabic followed by a BA in Islamic Law from the faculty of Shariah.
Sheikh Tawfique Chowdhury says about him: “He was always one of the most studious people I have met and he never wasted time whilst in Madinah.” Also: “Sheikh Bilal is a personal friend of mine and I would describe him to be a true student of knowledge – someone who speaks with knowledge and is of the highest adab and morals.”
After graduating, he returned to South Africa where he had been teaching Fiqh and Tafsir weekly classes in Durban since the summer of 2007 and says he is “still a student of knowledge – and will always be!”
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Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh – Lesson 10 Explanation of Taheel al-Fiqhi (Usul) & al-Waraqat Differed Upon Evidences: Practise of the People of Madinah (عمل أهل المدينة)Blocking the Means (سد الذرائع)Custom & Norms (العرف)Consideration of Differences (مراعاة الخلاف)
Learning Arabic Through Fiqh Lessons Institute for Teaching Arabic – Level 2 Text Episode 1 Description of Wudu
Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh – Lesson 9 Explanation of Taheel al-Fiqhi (Usul) & al-Waraqat Differed Upon Evidences – Maslahah Mursalah/Public Interest – Istihsan/Juristic Preference – Istishab/Presumption of Continuity
Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh – Lesson 8 Explanation of Taheel al-Fiqhi (Usul) & al-Waraqat Differed Upon Evidences Fatwa/Opinion of a Companion Shariah’s of the previous Prophets
Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh â Lesson 7 Explanation of Taâheel al-Fiqhi (Usul) & al-Waraqat Revision Qiyas: Introduction Definition Types of Qiyas & their Conditions How to Identify the Illah/Ratio Legis Is Qiyas a Proof?
Overview of the Recent Trip to Malawi Imam Retreat in Salima Site visits to the North of Malawi Overview of the Recent Trip to Malawi Imam Retreat in Salima Site visits to the North of Malawi Overview of the Recent Trip to Malawi Imam Retreat in Salima Site visits to the North of Malawi
Lesson 6 – Explanation of Ta’heel al-Fiqhi & al-Waraqat The Dhahir (manifest/dominant) ·       What is the default ruling? The Command The Prohibited The General (aam) The Specific (khas) The Absolute (mutlaq) The Restricted/qualified (muqayyid)Â
Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh – Lesson 5 Explanation of Ta’heel al-Fiqhi (Usul) & al-Waraqat Revision Dalalah: Nass, Dhahir, Mujmal Mantuq (Sarih & non-Sarih) Mafhum (Muwafaqah & Mukhalafah)
Introduction to Usul al-Fiqh Explanation of Ta’heel al-Fiqhi (Usul) & al-Waraqat Lesson 4 Abrogation What is Naskh? What is the wisdom behind it? How many verses have been abrogated? What are the conditions of abrogation? How do we know abrogation has occurred? What are the types of abrogation? Ijma What’s the definition of Ijma? Is ... Read more
Evidences of the Shariah Agreed Upon Evidences and Disagreed Upon Evidences Textual Evidences and Rational Evidences The Noble Quran Introduction and Overview of the Quran Dalalah of the Verses (Explicit and Non-Explicit Verses) Qira’ah al-Shadhah (Solitary Narrated Verses) The Prophetic Sunnah Definition of the Sunnah Classifying the Actions of the Prophet (saw) Authority of the ... Read more
Hukm Taklifi: Fard/wajib (Obligatory) Mandub (Recommended) Haram (Prohibited) Makruh (Disliked) Mubah (Permissibile) Hukm Wad’i: Sabab (Reason) Shart (Condition) Mani’ (Impediment) Valid and Invalid Default and Concession Classification of Obligatory
Aims & Objectives Introduction to the Texts Definition of Usul al-Fiqh Three Focus Points Benefits of its study Imam al-Shafi and his work al-Risalah Ruling of its study Schools of Usul al-Fiqh (Methodologies) Difference between Usul al-Fiqh, Fiqh and Fiqh Maxims Revision Q & A
Why did the ant do and why? List some interesting facts about ants Why did Suliman (as) smell and make dua? What dua did he make? What lessons can we extract from this story?
Noble Quran Stories Creation of Adam (as) & reaction of Iblis Content: – Stories in the Quran – Who was Adam (as) & what was special about him? – Surah Hijr v26-44 – What was Adam (as) created from? – How many times is his name mentioned in the Quran? – Could the story of ... Read more
Ibrahim (as) & the Test of Sacrifice Contents: What is the background & context to this story? What dua does Ibrahim (as) make after raising the Ka’bah? Who gave the call of hajj? Why did Allah order Ibrahim (as) to sacrifice his son? How did Ismail (as) react? What is the Maqam Ibrahim? What was ... Read more
Who was Hajar? Why did Sarah gift her to Ibrahim? Why did Ibrahim leave Hajar and Ismail in Makkah? Which tribe settled in Makkah? Did Sarah eventually have children? What lessons can we extract from this story?
Noble Quran Stories Ibrahim (as) & the Tyrants Why did the tyrant dispute with Ibrahim (as)? What was Ibrahim (as) response? Why did Ibrahim (as) say that Sarah was his sister? Who was Lut (as) in relation to Ibrahim (as) What lessons can we extract from these stories?
Noble Quran Stories 13 – Ibrahim (as) Smashes the Idols Which verses cover this story in detail? What did Ibrahim (as) ask his father and people? What was their response? What excuse did Ibrahim (as) give for not going to the festival? What did Ibrahim (as) say to the Idols? What did the people do ... Read more
10 Etiquette’s for Every Muslim: Etiquette of greeting Etiquette of seeking permission Etiquette eating Etiquette of speaking Etiquette of sleep Etiquette of sneezing Etiquette of yawning Etiquette’s in a gathering Etiquette’s in public spaces Etiquette of dressing
Ibrahim (as) & his Father Content: Who was Ibrahim? What would his father do? What advice did Ibrahim (as) give his father? What arguments did he use? How did Azar, the father respond? What lessons can we extract from this story?
Nuh (as) & the Great Flood Content: Overview Who was Nuh (as)? The call of Nuh (as) Approaches of Nuh (as) The response of his people Reply & prayer of Nuh (as) Building the Ark Nuh (as & his son Fables about the story Question on the details Lessons derived from this story
What’s in this story? Who was Yunus (as)? Why was the Prophet (saw) told not to be like Yunus (as)? Which city was Yunus (as) sent to? Why did he leave his people? Why was he thrown overboard? Because of what was Yunus (as) saved? What was his dua? Did his people eventually believe? What ... Read more
Noble Quran Stories 9 – The Sabbath Breakers – What’s the story all about? – How did Allah test them? – How did they try to trick Allah? – Into how many groups did the people divide? – What happened to those who didn’t enjoin good and forbid evil? – What was the punishment upon ... Read more
What is unique about this story? This is a conversation between how many groups? Who are the people of the A’raf? What would the people of hell request?
Ibrahim (as) looks to the Skies – In which Surah is this story found? – What did Ibrahim (as) say to his father? – Why did Ibrahim claim that the Star, Moon & Sun were his lords? – What is Astolatry? – What are some examples of the legacy of verse 79? – What can ... Read more
The First Murder on Earth The Story of the Two Sons of Adam (as) – Where in the Quran is this story? – Who were these two brothers? – Why did they offer a sacrifice? – Why did one brother kill the other? – What did he learn from the crow? – What lessons can ... Read more
Content: What is this story in a nutshell? Where in the Quran is it referenced? Who was the killer? Why was the man killed? What are the lessons we learn from this story?
Noble Quran Stories 4 – Who Threw a Rock at the Face of Muhammed (saw)? The Story of the Archers A Scene from the Battle of Uhud – Context & Background to the Battle of Uhud – The number of the Quraish compared to the Muslims – Why did 300 of the Muslim forces retreat ... Read more
Ibrahim (as) & the Four Birds – What’s the background to this story? – Did Ibrahim (as) doubt the Power of Allah? – What are the stories mentioned in the two preceding verses? – What are some lessons derived from this story?
Noble Quran Stories 2 – Whats the deal with Talut and Jalut? – Why are there stories in the Quran? – Who are the main characters in this story? – Where in the Quran is this story found? – What is the background to the Story of Talut, Jalut & Dawood (as)? – Why did ... Read more
Issues covered Zakah Matters – Meaning of Zakah – Zakah as a pillar of Islam – Only 2.5% of your Zakatable assets – Who pays Zakah? – Zakah on the wealth of Kids/Mentally deficient? – Understanding the annual cycle – Deduction of Debts – Zakah calculation – Paying Zakah early – Zakah recipients – Assisting ... Read more
Issues covered in the video – Praying at home but getting the rewards of the Masjid – The best place for non-obligatory prayers is the home – Do I need a fresh wudhu for every Salah? – Does the hand sanitizer affect my wudhu? – Do I need to wash off the hand sanitizer before ... Read more
Issues covered in the video Preventative Measures Hand sanitizer with alcohol Triming bread for Covid-19 masks Social Distancing Related to Worship Suspension of Hajj & Umrah Closing of Mosques Jumuah Salah at home Following a Online Jumuah Joining between Prayers Qunoot Saying Takbeer Is Covid-19 a Ta’uun (plague)? If Affected Ventilator Allocation Death of a ... Read more
– A Summary of the last 170 pages of Ibn al Qayyims al-Daa wa al-Dawa (Ailments & Cures) – The ill Effects of sins
– A Summary of the first 200 pages of Ibn al Qayyims al-Daa wa al-Dawa (Ailments & Cures) – The ill Effects of sins
A Summary of al-Tirmidhi’s ash-Shama’il al-Muhamadiyah The Characteristics & Sublime Conduct of Prophet Muhammad (saw)
Explanation of a simple, concise book of seerah authored by Ibn Sayyid an-Nas. Recorded at the Sydney Madinah.
Explanation of a simple, concise book of seerah authored by Ibn Sayyid an-Nas. Recorded at the Sydney Madinah.
Explanation of a simple, concise book of seerah authored by Ibn Sayyid an-Nas. Recorded at the Sydney Madinah.
Explanation of a simple, concise book of seerah authored by Ibn Sayyid an-Nas. Recorded at the Sydney Madinah.
Explanation of a simple, concise book of seerah authored by Ibn Sayyid an-Nas. Recorded at the Sydney Madinah.
Explanation of a simple, concise book of seerah authored by Ibn Sayyid an-Nas. Recorded at the Sydney Madinah.
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic Period 631-632 CE/10-11 AH Farewell Hajj Sickness & Death of Muhammad (saw)
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic Period 630 CE/9 AH Tabuk Expedition
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic Period 630 CE/8 AH Conquest of Makkah Battle of Hunayn Siege on Taif
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic Period 629-630 CE/7-8 AH Letters to Kings & Rulers Khaibar Expedition Umrah al-Qadha Battle of Muta Expedition of Dhat al-Salasil
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic period 628 CE/6 AH – Treaty of Hudaibiyah
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic period 627 CE/5 AH – Battle of the Trench – Persian forces are defeated by the Byzantines in the Battle of Nineveh
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic period 625-627 CE/3-5 AH – Massacre of al-Raji – Massacre of Bir Mau’nah – Expulsion of Banu Nadhir – Expedition of Dhat al-Riqa’ – Expedition of Banu Mustaliq
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic period 625 CE/3 AH – Battle of Uhud
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic period 623-624 CE/2 AH – Change of Qiblah – Muslim victory at Badr
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic period 622 CE/1 AH – Hijrah journey – Bonds of Brotherhood – Charter of Madinah
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic period 613 CE/3 AP – Muhammad (saw) begins public preaching 615 CE/5AP – Migration to Abyssinia 617 CE/7 AP – Three-year boycott begins 619 CE/10 AP – Year of Sorrow 620 CE/11 AP – Journey of Isra & Mi’raj – Aqabah I 621 CE/12 ... Read more
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah Prophetic period 575 CE – Sassanid’s reconquer Yemen ending Christian Axumite rule 576 CE – Death of Aminah 591 CE – Pact of Chivalry 595 CE – Muhammad (saw) marries Khadijah bint Khuwaylid 605 CE – Ka’bah rebuilding & arbitration 610 CE – Heraclius crowned ... Read more
Our Story – A Chronological Overview of the Muslim Ummah. Prophetic period Introduction 571 CE – Birth of Muhammad (saw)
A talk covering the: – Gregorian calendar – Pre Islam method of recording dates (Year of the Elephant) – Hijrah of the Prophet (saw) – Umar instituting the Islamic Hijri Calander
Covering the Usul of the Madhab Tabaqat of the Scholars & phases of development Salient features of the school
Jumuah Khutbah: Importance of Estate Planning, Having a valid will, Inheritance distribution, Making a Wasiyyah/Waqf
Lesson 25 Revision via Quranic examples https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=madinah-arabic-book-1-full-test
Full Revision Once you completed the book you can, download this PDF and test yourself.
Hadith 38 – “Verily Allah has said: Whosoever shows enmity to a wali of Mine, then I have declared war against him…”
Hadith 37 – “Verily Allah has decreed the the good deeds and the evil deeds & made it clear”
Hadith 33 – “If people were given according to their claims, they would claim the wealth…”
Hadith 31 – “Renounce the world & Allah will love you, renounce what people possess & people will love you”
Hadith 29 “You have asked about a great matter but it is easy upon…” Hadith 30 “Verily Allah has ordained the obligations…”
Hadith no 28 “The Prophet (saw) gave us an admonition which made our hearts tremble and eyes tear…”
Hadith 25 – “The wealthy have taken all the rewards…” Hadith 26 – “For every bone in the body a charity is due…”
Hadith no. 18 “Have Taqwa where-ever you are & follow up an evil deed with a good one…”
Hadith no. 18 “Have Taqwa where-ever you are & follow up an evil deed with a good one…”
This hadith numbered 15 is stated on the authority of Abu Hurairah RA and in this episode, Bilal Ismail explains “the-how” with regards to being a true believer in addition to giving knowledge on speaking good over evil, importance of honoring the neighbor and importance of looking after the guests.
Sheikh Bilal Ismail educates us about some history and benefits of the 1st sacred month in the Muslim calender – Muharram. He also discusses the most virtuous day in this month – the day of Ashura. The best of fasts that you could fast after the month of Ramadan is the fasting in Muharram. Is ... Read more
This audio summarizes lessons 22, 23 and 24. Lesson 22 covers the matters of tayammum, method of tayammum, and permissible situations of tayammum, Lesson 23 covers the circumstances when ghusl is required, Lesson 24 covers the method of ghusl and an incident highlighting the importance of knowledge in one’s life.
This audio summarizes lessons 20, 21 and some of the questions from the previous episodes. Lesson 20 covers the matters of obligations of Wudhu in detail. Lesson 21 covers the matters of invalidators/nullifiers of Wudhu in detail.
This audio summarizes lessons 17, 18 and 19. Lesson 17 covers the matter of tahara in detail, Lesson 18 describes the complete method of making wudhu, wiping of the socks and its conditions, Lesson 19 deals with the conditions for ablution.
This episode summarizes on lessons 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17. Lesson 12 covers the matters of exaggeration with regards to Prophet SAW, Lesson 13 covers the matters of seeking help other than Allah SWT, Lesson 14 deals with condemnation of a person who worships Allah SWT at the grave of a righteous person, ... Read more
Another episode of knowledge in continuation with the previous episodes. This audio summarizes lesson 8,9,10 and 11. Lesson 8 covers the matters of Ruqyah, talisman, wearing amulets and fortune telling, Lesson 9 covers the matters of the sin of seeking blessings of tree and stones, Lesson 10 covers for slaughter for someone other than Allah ... Read more
A must watch episode to understand the significant aspects of Islam which is in continuation with the previous episode, explaining lessons 4, 5 and 6. Lesson 4 deals with matters and issues of Imaan, Lesson 5 deals with tawheed and its categories, Lesson 6 deals with the major and minor shirk and it concludes with ... Read more
An incredible series filled with the knowledge of Islam and this episode summarizes lessons 1,2 and 3. Lesson 1 includes explanation of hadith of the card and its essence on the Day of Judgement, meaning and conditions of La ilaha illalah Mohammadur Rasoolallah, price of paradise. Lesson 2 includes the explanation of the Surah Fatiha, ... Read more
This episode is about the legal and universal maxims derived from the hadith of intention which plays a vital role in understanding the entirety of this hadith and the exceptions of this hadith and the exception of the exceptions is also made mention of. Tune in to learn about the importance of correctness of intention ... Read more
It is an obligation to seek knowledge for every Muslim and this audio provides extensive knowledge about the different categories of intentions combined with actions, the rewards and sins associated with and the circumstances for hijra to be undertaken by a Muslim.
This audio further details on all the aspects of intention which is the yardstick for evaluating actions in terms of reward and sin. Additionally there is a small discussion about verbalizing the intention for any type of ibadaah, discussion about riyah, ikhlaas, munafiqs, and possibility of having multiple intentions.
In this talk, Bilal Ismail encourages to follow one of the sunnah of Prophet SAW by abandoning racism which existed in pre-islamic era and continues even today. Also there are illustrations of ways how Prophet SAW treated people who were dark complexioned and told us to wish the same for them as we would wish ... Read more
This episode gives an extensive detail about the first hadith mentioned in the book titled 40 Ahadith of Imam Al Nawawi narrated upon the authority of the one of the great companion, Umar Ibn Khattab RA who narrates 539 hadith from Prophet SAW. This hadith is also termed as hadith of intention and was mentioned ... Read more
The talk gives an introduction to the book “40 Ahadith of Imam al Nawawi” which begins with the praise of Allah SWT and blessings of Allah SWT thereby continues with an extensive discussion about the definition, usage and opinions of different scholars on weak hadith. It also includes the purpose of Imam al Nawawi compiling ... Read more
Bilal Ismail gives an extensive insight into the biography of Imam Al Nawawi. The lecture starts with the purpose of reading the book, “40 Ahadith of Imam al Nawawi” and continues with explanation on the life of Imam al Nawawi, the reasons behind being unmarried, his job as a student as well as a teacher, ... Read more
Dignity of the Poor, Paying Zakah in advance, Is zakah due on gold and silver jewellery?
Dignity of the Poor, Paying Zakah in advance, Is zakah due on gold and silver jewellery?
Non-Zakatable and Zakatable assets, Nisab of Gold/Silver/Cash/Trading stock, Lunar cycle
Non-Zakatable and Zakatable assets, Nisab of Gold/Silver/Cash/Trading stock, Lunar cycle
- Meaning of Zakah 2. Wisdoms 3. Conditions 4. Zakah on wealth of minor/senile 5. Transfer of zakah funds to another town/city/land
- Meaning of Zakah 2. Wisdoms 3. Conditions 4. Zakah on wealth of minor/senile 5. Transfer of zakah funds to another town/city/land
Jumuah Khutba, Perth. DEFINITION OF A MUSLIM Is the one who other Muslims are safe from his tongue and safe from his hands. We can fast a lot, pray a lot and give a lot in charity but if our brothers and sisters in Islam are not safe from our tongue and our hands then ... Read more