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ISRA Foundation is an academic institute dedicated to empower the global Muslim Ummah and its leadership through the enrichment of education and Iman. We aim to empower Muslims and Muslim leadership globally and build bridges amongst our communities. Our goal is to enrich your Islamic knowledge in an environment in which you will succeed, through our online classes and academic resources.

240 - Think Before You Speak | The Power of Your Words in Islam | Kitab ul Zuhd By Mufti MWK
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  • 240 - Think Before You Speak | The Power of Your Words in Islam | Kitab ul Zuhd By Mufti MWK

    Your words can build someone up, destroy their confidence, strengthen a relationship, or create consequences you never expected. This powerful lecture explores the Islamic responsibility of the tongue and why knowing when to speak and when to remain silent is an essential part of faith and character.The discussion covers the Prophet ﷺ's concise speech, becoming comfortable with silence, the rights of neighbors, honoring guests, controlling the tongue, setting boundaries, and the serious consequences words can have in marriage and everyday relationships. The Q&A also explores how these principles apply to modern communication, including text messages.📌 What You Will Learn• Why the way we speak reveals our character• How to become comfortable with silence• Why not every message needs a response• The rights and responsibilities of neighbors• How hospitality brings barakah into our relationships• What it means to speak good or remain silent• How words can affect confidence and relationships• Why we must control our tongue when angry• The serious consequences of careless words• How to apply Islamic manners to modern communication⏳ Chapters00:03 – What We Say Reveals Who We Are14:35 – Learning To Be Comfortable With Silence18:32 – Allah, Accountability, And Our Words19:58 – The Rights Of Neighbors31:08 – Honoring Guests And Bringing Back Barakah34:44 – Speak Good Or Remain Silent42:12 – When Words Can Change Everything💬 Comment BelowWhat is one thing you wish people would think about before they speak?🌐 Websitehttps://israfoundation.com📍 ISRA HQ930 W. Parker Rd. Suite 530Plano, TX 75075#IslamicReminder #IslamicLecture #SpeakGoodOrRemainSilent #Islam #MuslimReminder #Adab #IslamicEtiquette #Quran #Hadith #ISRAFoundation

    Thu, 10 Sep 2026 - 50min
  • 239 - How the Quran Guides Modern Muslim Life | Knowledge Through Quran | Q&A with Nouman Ali Khan

    How should Muslims respond when society becomes increasingly hostile toward Islam? Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan discusses why Muslims need meaningful engagement, stronger Islamic education, and a deeper relationship with the Qurʾān rather than isolation.

    He also explores love for Allāh, Islamic ethics, setting boundaries, and how Qurʾānic guidance can address modern challenges in psychology, economics, and sociology.

    🌐 https://israfoundation.com

    📍 ISRA HQ
    930 W. Parker Rd. Suite 530
    Plano, TX 75075

    💬 Comment Below
    What is one area where you think Muslims need to rethink how we approach modern society?

    Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 1h 03min
  • 238 - When Desire Becomes Your God | The Hidden Danger of Following Your Feelings | Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan

    What happens when your desires become more powerful than your belief in Allāh?In this powerful Jumu'ah Khutbah, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explores a profound passage from the Qurʾān about people who take their desires as their god. The discussion examines how a person can have knowledge, belief, and even religious practice, yet gradually allow emotions and desires to become the ultimate standard for what they accept as right and wrong.The Khutbah explores the deeper meaning of hawa, the difference between ritual worship and true emotional devotion, and how unchecked desires can eventually prevent a person from accepting guidance.Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan also explains the Qurʾānic description of spiritual paralysis: when hearing becomes sealed, the heart becomes closed, and the eyes become unable to recognize what is happening.This is a powerful reminder to examine what truly controls our decisions, emotions, priorities, and relationship with Allāh.📌 What You Will Learn➤ The powerful meaning behind "Ra'aita" in the Qurʾān➤ How desires can gradually replace devotion to Allāh➤ The deeper meaning of hawa➤ The difference between ritual worship and emotional devotion➤ How a person can go astray despite having knowledge➤ The difference between belief-driven and emotion-driven mindsets➤ Lessons from the story of the Minister's wife in Sūrah Yūsuf➤ How unchecked emotions can distort a person's sense of right and wrong➤ The spiritual consequences of repeatedly rejecting guidance➤ Why hearing, the heart, and sight can become spiritually blocked➤ The limits of human effort in guiding someone who refuses guidance➤ Why some people become more astray than cattle🎤 About the KhutbahIn this Jumu'ah Khutbah, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan reflects on the Qurʾānic description of a person who takes their own desires as an object of devotion.The discussion begins with the significance of "Ra'aita" and why this expression creates a sense of shock and highlights something extraordinary.The Khutbah then examines how a person's relationship with Allāh can gradually be replaced by emotional desires. Rather than allowing revelation to guide their feelings, they begin allowing their feelings to determine what they believe and how they behave.The discussion also explores the difference between people who are driven by beliefs and principles and those who allow their emotions to become their ultimate authority.One of the most powerful sections examines the spiritual consequences of repeatedly rejecting guidance: hearing becomes sealed, the heart becomes closed, and the eyes become covered from recognizing the reality of one's own condition.The Khutbah concludes with lessons from Sūrah Al-Furqān and a reminder that believers are not responsible for forcing guidance upon those who refuse to use their intellect and accept the truth.The deeper question is not simply what you believe.It is: what controls you when your feelings and Allah's guidance disagree?📺 Watch LiveWatch live on YouTube and Instagram:@israfoundation🤝 Support ISRAhttps://israfoundation.com/support📅 Eventshttps://israfoundation.com/events🌐 Websitehttps://israfoundation.com📍 ISRA HQ930 W. Parker Rd. Suite 530Plano, TX 75075💬 Comment BelowWhat is one desire or emotion that you think can make a person ignore what they already know is right?#JummahKhutbah #NoumanAliKhan #IslamicReminder #Desires #Hawa #Taqwa #Quran #QuranReminder #Islam #MuslimReminder #IslamicKnowledge #SpiritualGrowth #Heart #SelfControl #ISRAFoundation

    Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 33min
  • 237 - How to Return to Allah & Fix Your Heart | Tawbah, Muhasabah & Spiritual Growth | Softening the Heart

    The believer will make mistakes. The question is not whether you will fall.The question is: where will you turn when you do?In Episode 13 of Heartfelt: Softening the Heart, Mufti MWK explores the journey of returning to Allāh, the danger of spiritual arrogance, and the importance of regularly holding yourself accountable.Drawing from Kitāb al-Zuhd wa al-Raqāʾiq, this powerful session explores Tawbah, humility, Muhāsabah, and the daily habits that help protect and soften the heart.A person can commit a sin and feel deep regret, while another person may perform many acts of worship yet become proud of their righteousness. This reminder challenges us to stop measuring ourselves by our accomplishments and instead remain aware of our need for Allāh’s mercy.The lecture also presents a practical framework for spiritual growth: review yourself, recognize your mistakes, regret them, and resolve to do better.Whether You've Searched For:➤ How to get closer to Allah➤ How to return to Allah after sinning➤ How to make sincere Tawbah➤ How to stop repeating the same sins➤ How to become humble in Islam➤ How to stop feeling proud of good deeds➤ What is Muhasabah in Islam?➤ How to hold yourself accountable➤ How to fix your heart in Islam➤ How to improve your relationship with Allah➤ How to deal with guilt after sinning➤ How to become a better Muslimthis reminder offers practical lessons on Tawbah, humility, self-accountability, good companionship, and building a stronger relationship with Allāh.📌 What You Will Learn➤ What it means to flee toward Allāh➤ Why Tawbah is part of every believer's journey➤ Why regret can protect you from arrogance➤ The danger of judging others➤ How righteousness can become a source of pride➤ What Muhāsabah really means➤ How to review your mistakes without losing hope➤ The three steps of daily self-accountability➤ Why you need people who correct your faults➤ Four moments a believer should never neglect➤ How private Duʿāʾ strengthens your relationship with Allāh➤ Why halal rest and physical activity matter🎤 About the LectureHeartfelt: Softening the Heart is a weekly series with Mufti MWK exploring timeless lessons from Kitāb al-Zuhd wa al-Raqāʾiq by the great scholar Imām ʿAbdullāh ibn al-Mubārak رحمه الله.In Episode 13, the focus is on returning to Allāh and taking responsibility for the state of our hearts.The lecture begins with the powerful reminder to turn toward Allāh. Rather than becoming trapped by our mistakes, the believer learns to return through sincere Tawbah.The discussion then explores humility and the danger of becoming proud of one's worship. Our good deeds should bring us closer to Allāh, not make us look down on others.A major part of the session focuses on Muhāsabah, the practice of holding yourself accountable. By reviewing our actions, regretting our mistakes, and resolving to improve, we can continue moving forward without becoming careless or spiritually arrogant.The lecture also highlights four important parts of a balanced life: private conversation with Allāh, regular self-accountability, righteous company that corrects our faults, and halal enjoyment that helps us rest and recover.The path to Allāh is not about pretending you never fall.It is about never stopping your return.📺 Watch LiveWatch live on YouTube and Instagram:@israfoundation🤝 Support ISRAhttps://israfoundation.com/support📅 Eventshttps://www.israfoundation.com/events🌐 Websitehttps://israfoundation.com📍 ISRA HQ930 W. Parker Rd. Suite 530Plano, TX 75075💬 Comment BelowWhat is one habit you can start today to hold yourself more accountable?#Heartfelt #SofteningTheHeart #MuftiMWK #KitabAlZuhd #Tawbah #Muhasabah #SpiritualGrowth #IslamicReminder #Islam #Quran #MuslimReminder #Tazkiyah #SelfAccountability #ISRAFoundation

    Thu, 03 Sep 2026 - 1h 05min
  • 236 - The Friends You Choose Are Changing You | Your Circle Matters | Kitab Ul Zuhd Ep.12 By Mufti MWK

    Some friendships make life easier.Some make you laugh.And some quietly change the person you are becoming.The people we spend our time with influence our habits, our priorities, our character, and even our relationship with Allāh.In this episode of Heartfelt: Softening the Heart, Mufti MWK explores the importance of friendship and companionship through lessons from Kitāb al-Zuhd wa al-Raqāʾiq by Imām ʿAbdullāh ibn al-Mubārak.

    The discussion asks an important question: Are the people closest to you helping you become closer to Allāh, or are they slowly pulling you in another direction?

    The lecture explores what it means to love someone for the sake of Allāh, how companions influence us without us realizing it, and why choosing the right people is one of the most important decisions a believer can make.this reminder offers a powerful reflection on friendship, companionship, accountability, brotherhood, and becoming a source of guidance for the people around you.


    📌 What You Will Learn

    ➤ Why your companions can shape your identity

    ➤ The importance of choosing righteous company

    ➤ What it means to love someone for the sake of Allāh

    ➤ How friends can influence your habits without you realizing it

    ➤ Why accountability can make sin more difficult

    ➤ How a trusted friend can help you overcome personal struggles

    ➤ The five qualities of a wise companion

    ➤ Why good character matters when choosing friends

    ➤ The importance of integrity and avoiding corruption

    ➤ How worldly greed can affect companionship

    ➤ The duties we have toward our brothers and friends

    ➤ Why we should cover the faults of our friends

    ➤ The importance of making duʿā for those we love

    ➤ How to become a source of guidance within your own circle


    🎤 About the Series

    Heartfelt: Softening the Heart is a weekly series with Mufti MWK exploring timeless lessons from Kitāb al-Zuhd wa al-Raqāʾiq by Imām ʿAbdullāh ibn al-Mubārak.Through Qurʾānic reflections, Prophetic guidance, stories of the righteous, and practical lessons, the series explores the things that shape the heart and strengthen our relationship with Allāh.In this session, the focus turns to companionship.

    The lecture begins by exploring our natural need for connection and why Islam places so much importance on the people we surround ourselves with.It then explores the difference between relationships built around wealth, beauty, status, or other worldly interests and the deeper form of love that exists for the sake of Allāh.

    The session also highlights the subtle influence of companionship. Friends can pull us toward their habits, values, and priorities without us even realizing it.The discussion then becomes practical: how can we protect ourselves from sin?


    One way is to make sin difficult by creating accountability through a trusted friend, mentor, or companion who can help us stay on the right path. The lecture also draws on the wisdom of Imām al-Ghazālī, highlighting five qualities to look for in a wise companion: intelligence, good character, integrity, freedom from corruption, and freedom from excessive worldly greed.The session concludes with a powerful challenge.

    Don't always wait for someone else to guide your circle.Become that person.Become the friend who reminds others of Allāh.Become the person who brings light into the room.

    Thu, 27 Aug 2026 - 1h 06min
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