logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2023
45m 9s

Qadr & Sabr

Belal Assaad
About this episode

Qadr, the divine decree, highlights Allah's control over everything, while Sabr, or patience, is a virtue urging steadfastness in the face of challenges. These concepts are intertwined, with Sabr being a means to accept and navigate Allah's Qadr. Muslims are encouraged to cultivate patience, trusting in Allah's wisdom and viewing challenges as tests of faith.

Up next
Yesterday
You are chosen - Why your life still matters
Discover how Islam reminds us of our worth, purpose and hope in Allah, even in moments of struggle and hopelessness. 
48m 16s
Aug 16
Fear & Hope
In this video, we explore how fear is not something to run away from, but an essential part of having true hope in Allah. 
58m 6s
Aug 10
The Soul & Death
In this lecture, w explore the journey of the soul from its creation to the afterlife, its meanings in the Qur’an, its connections and what happens before, during and after death. 
1h 31m
Recommended Episodes
Dec 2023
Qadr & Sabr
Qadr, the divine decree, highlights Allah's control over everything, while Sabr, or patience, is a virtue urging steadfastness in the face of challenges. These concepts are intertwined, with Sabr being a means to accept and navigate Allah's Qadr. Muslims are encouraged to cultiva ... Show More
45m 11s
May 2024
making sense of problems & the current world | islamic feelings
This new series is based on the book Kitab al-Hikam. Through selected quotes and reflections, I hope to discuss how these insights provide clarity and guidance. There will be many themes to explore, such as trust in divine wisdom, the importance of inner tranquility, and creating ... Show More
21m 42s
Jan 2017
Sabr
Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan gives a mesmerizing lecture on the reflections from the Qur’an regarding Sabr. Sabr is impossible without Shukr.  Almost a hundred verses in the Qur’an command us to be patient and teach us about the blessings of patience. Anas RA  said that the Prophet ﷺ s ... Show More
35m 42s
Mar 2021
[2:250] – For Steadfastness and Victory Over the Unbelievers
رَبَّنَآ أَفۡرِغۡ عَلَيۡنَا صَبۡرٗا وَثَبِّتۡ أَقۡدَامَنَا وَٱنصُرۡنَا عَلَى ٱلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلۡكَٰفِرِينَ. Our Lord, pour upon us patience and plant firmly our feet and give us victory over the disbelieving people. Rabbana afrigh alayna ṣabrawwa thabbit aqdamana wanṣurna alalqawmilkaf ... Show More
24s
May 2017
Episode 16 | Patience
The life of this world is one of tests, so how does a believer face challenges and difficulties? By turning to God and seeking His assistance through patience. In this episode, you will learn: • Patience in the Quran • The nature of the world • The four kinds of patience • Patien ... Show More
14m 42s
Nov 2021
When Life Gets Tough - How to be Content with Allah
It's said that life is a test. If one problem gets solved, other one is on its way. Some days we are strong enough to fight it off and some days we are not. There are some days where we get knocked down badly. There's chaos everywhere in our mind. On such days we should try to be ... Show More
4m 52s
Jun 2017
The Prize of Submission to Allah – Khutbah by Nouman Ali Khan
This Khutbah was recorded in Richardson on 01/13/2017. In today’s hyper consumerist societies, where effortless instant gratification is the norm, it is easy for those whose faith is weak to stray from the path of Allah. Those whose faith is literally “on the edge”, weighed down ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2021
[2:285] – For Forgiveness and Obedience to Allah
سَمِعۡنَا وَأَطَعۡنَاۖ غُفۡرَانَكَ رَبَّنَا وَإِلَيۡكَ ٱلۡمَصِيرُ. We hear and we obey. [We seek] Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the [final] destination. samina waatana ghufranaka rabbana wailayka lmaṣir. To hear is to listen attentively and understand what is required ... Show More
15s