Mufti Menk, (Doctor, Mufti, Ismail Menk) is a leading global Islamic scholar born and raised in Zimbabwe. He studied Shariah in Madinah and holds a Doctorate of Social Guidance from Aldersgate University.
Mufti Menk’s work has gained worldwide recognition and he has been named one of “The Top 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World” since 2010.
He has millions of followers across his social media platforms. Mufti Menk’s personable style and down to earth approach has made him one of the most sought after scholars in our time. He has endeared himself to people with his much loved lecture series, a Mufti Menk hallmark.
He travels the world spreading a simple but profound message: “Do good, help others while preparing for the Hereafter”.
He is active in the international arena and is a strong proponent of peace and justice, speaking up against all forms of terrorism.
Light Upon Light
London
In this talk, the venerated Sheikh reminds us of our duty to our parents. He helps us to find the balance between our daily affairs and our duty to our parents.
Simple acts such as including the Dua for parents after each salah, calling your parents at least once a week can draw the mercy of Allah on us. When Islam behoves us to show mercy to strangers, what more to our parents.
But his talk also touches upon the duty of parents towards their children. Placing unfair demands upon children at the door of duty and obedience towards parents is unislamic and will not be left unpunished.
Therefore find that balance between duty and dunya and begin a new relationship today by calling, sitting, cherishing our parents.
Light Upon Light 12, London
In this talk our respected Sheikh takes us on our quest for happiness.
Allah says in the Quran ,“I have not created mankind or jinkind except that they worship me”. What this verse refers to is leading your entire life according to what Allah has ordained. That is your first source of happiness and contentment- Allah.
Allah goes on to say in the Quran, “..whoever from amongst you who believes and does good deeds (ie stay away from the bad and do good) we guarantee they will have a good life”.
So focus on your relationship with Allah. Remember - the latest gadget or car or clothing or holiday destination will always end in two square meters when you leave this Earth.
The Hadith says the affairs of a true believer are amazing because no matter what happens to him or her, good or bad, it is always good.
Thus the fact remains that the closer we are to Allah, the happier we shall be for Allah is the Owner of Happiness.
After advicing us to protect and nurture our ties with Allah, the Sheikh thereafter continues to inform us of the other channels that will bring Allah's pleasure upon us. Do Take time to listen to this brief talk to increase your knowledge in your search for happiness.
Part of the Building Bridges Tour. Davao, Philippines. Hosted by Faredatunnisa Foundation
Building bridges. The first bridge the venerated Sheikh informs is the bridge with Allah.
He is Rabbun - the one how nourishes,who protects, the one in absolute control of all aspects of existence.
So we build the bridge to Him to connect with Him when we return to Him. Remember- Where you are going is where you came from.
If Allah could create you from nothing, don't you think He can create you from your bones?
This life is only 60-70 years in average. But those who died for 500 years are dead for longer then they were on Earth. Keep passing the tests by building that bridge to Him by worshipping Allah alone to cross the most important bridge in our existence - the bridge over Jahannam - As-Sirat. Those who built the correct bridges to Allah on Earth will cross as fast as lightning. Seek your forgiveness of Allah and your bridges will be built. And don't let syaitan blow your bridge up by forsaking hope in your Creator Ghafurur Rahim. Never give up on the mercy that Allah has promised.
The next bridge is the bridge to Muhammad s.a.w. We have become racist, tribalist, we have broken bridges where we should have been building them.
We all connected through Adam a.s. But Allah says He created us different from each other for us to know each other. Sadly every tribe believes they are better. Iblis’s crime was just that - ana khairun minhu- I am better than you. Stop thinking we are better than others. We are equal like the teeth of the comb. We all have equal access to Allah and what makes us better is that bridge we built with Allah and His Rasul s.a.w.
So begin perfecting that bridge with Allah and His Rasul by building your relation with Him immediately. Start it by finding time in your daily routine to listen to the talks published on Muslim Central.
Connecting the Pearls Islamic Conference in Manila. The theme was Action!
Behold its your deeds
How do we enter Jannah? Is it through our deeds? No. It is through the mercy of Allah. So how do we secure the mercy of Al Khaliq?
Will looking like Idris Elba or Priyanka Chopra enter you into Jannah? No. Allah cares not for your physical appearance. It is your deeds He's after.
Behold in the body is a piece of flesh that if it is pure then the whole body will be pure; if it is dirty, filthy then the whole body will be dirty filthy.
Allah will see that you are trying to achieve the best and that brings on His Mercy toward you.
So begin your good deed of the day, everyday by listening to this lecture and other lectures on Muslim Central.
Jumu'ah Lecture
Burnley UK
This talk today addresses two duties, namely the duty we have to Allah and secondly the duty we have to each other.
The venerable Sheikh touches upon the relationship between you and I, between different races, between us and the rest of the creatures of Allah.
And in all these relationships to never leave Allah out of the equation.
We ought to bring Allah in our every connection, be it with ourselves, family, friends, belongings, animals that cross our path and even in to our relationship with social media.
We must remember that we shall be called to account for our every action of our tongues, body and these days fingertips.
Therefore preserve that pure relationship with our Creator by preserving the relationship with each other.
Remember verse 56, surah HUD which means- ‘Surely I rely on Allah, my Lord and your Lord; there is no living creature but He holds it by its forelock; surely my Lord is on the right path’.
Building Bridges Tour of Mauritius.
We have been taught most of us to show respect towards others. We were taught by our parents and at times teachers. But is this respect limited to only people whom we are acquainted? What about friends of friends? Extended family members 100 times removed? Cats? Dogs? Snakes? Pigs? We are forbidden touching dogs but there are circumstances that permit.
Remember the man who was forgiven all previous sins and granted paradise simply for his one single act of respect and kindness? What did he do? He gave a thirsty dog water to drink. Who was watching? Nomads? Passing caravan maybe? No. No one like that. Only the One who mattered most- Allah. He saw and He rewarded.
Next we look at dignity. It is needed in our every manner; in our every act and speech. Even the fingers forwarding messages must be filled with dignity. Do not demean ourselves by forwarding lude albeit funny messages or memes because remember- it's being recorded in our book of deeds.
Islam is a religion of respect and dignity. The Quran tells us so. The example of the greatest man to walk this Earth teaches us so. When he could have quashed a people for spilling his blood he chose instead to complain to the Almighty of his own shortcomings. That is respect and dignity for others.
To increase our knowledge on these two important attributes specially in a time when hate is rampant and latent, please listen to this speech by Sheikh Menk.
Mufti Menk
Jumu'ah Lecture
Topic: The Reaction
Masjidul Quds CapeTown
22 June 2018
What does the Quran tell us about how we are to react in situations? Are there specific ways and methods for a muslim to react? Of course there are. And in this jumuah khutbah, our learned mufti lays down for us the manners of reactions as prescribed by the Quran. Listen to this short talk to increasing our knowledge on the best ways to react to earn Allah's pleasure.
Allah SWT is the al-Ghaffar and is ready to forgive us whenever we ask for forgiveness, no matter how severe our sin. In this final episode of Supplication Series on the last night of the Ramadan, Mufti Ismael Menk talks about seeking forgiveness and making Astaghfar. Asking Allah for forgiveness is important in our daily lives and specially during the last part of the Ramadan, though one should not wait till the last moment to do it. In this talk he mentions certain supplications that can be used to make Astaghfar.
We all socialize and we all go through times when we are confused about some major decisions in our lives. In this episode of the Supplication Series, Mufti Ismail Menk talks about two supplications from the Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH) which would help us in our daily lives. The first one is when we end up gossiping in parties and events called Kufaratul-Majlis, it will wash away the sins we receive for our acts while sitting at the gathering. The second one is the du’a for Istekhara an act from the Sunnah for times when we need to make some tough decisions in our lives and need some guidance.
Are all the times for making du’a equal? In this episode of Supplication Series, Mufti Ismael Menk talks about the specific times when our du’a is more likely to be accepted. Of course this doesn’t mean that we delay making our du’a, but certain times are more blessed than the others. He also talks about the right way to make du’a and to always remember that the blessings in the Hereafter are never ending and will never be taken away from us. He also talks about du’as were we ask Allah to increase us in our wealth and in our success.
Our deeds have a lot of effect on what happens to us. When we do something haram, or eat haram or earn haram income, it will have an effect on our lives. Allah SWT taught the Prophet (PBUH) how to pray to Him and how to ask Him for forgiveness for the wrong we did. In this episode of the Supplication Series, Mufti Ismael Menk talks about certain supplications from the Sunnah that can be used to ask Allah for forgiveness. He also talks about supplications where we ask Allah to protect us from sadness and anxiety, and to give to peace and content with what He has given us.
