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Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad

The Path to Allah: Laylat al-Qadr | Ramadan 2026/ 1447

By Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad

In this reflection, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad speaks about the mystery and beauty of the Qur’an, the spiritual “exhalations” of Divine mercy that appear at certain times and places, and how believers place themselves in the path of that mercy. In an age full of distractions and endless pursuits, Islam calls us back to the centre of the circle – the remembrance of Allah, the Qur’an, and the path of the Prophet ﷺ. May Allah allow us to witness Laylat al-Qadr and accept our worship.

How to Awaken the Heart to Allah’s Presence

By Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad
How can we awaken our hearts to truly feel Allah’s presence in every moment? In this profound talk, Abdal Hakim Murad explores the spiritual journey of the heart, the importance of dhikr (remembrance), and how to move beyond distractions to reconnect with our true purpose.

The Miʿrāj: Miraculous Night Journey of Muhammad ﷺ

By Shakh Abdal Hakim Murad
During his “year of sadness” Allah’s Chosen Oneﷺ was raised through the heavenly spheres to reach the utmost nearness to his Creator, and when he returned to earth, he brought us the gift of Salaah, the formal prayer, the means by which believers can experience their own Miʿrāj

These are not ordinary words

By Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad

One of the amazing miracles of the Qur’an is that it speaks to us directly, both collectively and individually. How often have we not opened a page at random, and read a verse that seems to be specially addressed to us, to guide us through a problem that we are having at that moment?

Sharing the Good News

by Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad

Do you know about Sir Robert of St Albans, a Templar Knight who became a Muslim and joined Saladin in the Battle of Hittin to capture of Jerusalem? Do you know about the Scottish soldier Robert Keith who joined the Ottomans and became Governor of  Madinah? This khutbah describes some amazing stories of the search for truth and meaning in life that brought, and continue to bring people to Islam…

Green Friday

By Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad
“The Climate Conference in Egypt has failed. Human beings have become victims of consumer addiction, that is destroying our planet. Allāh has set up a balance that pervades the cosmos. Allāh warns us in Sūra Al Rahmān that we should not upset the balance, the Mīzān…”

The Divine Closeness

By Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad,

Ramadan is a special opportunity to cultivate khushoo’ (humility, modesty, complete self-effacement, a sense of broken-ness in the presence of Allah)…