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.
The sincerity of taking the favor of Allah upon us earnestly is highly recommended in this motivating talk in addition to duties of a muslim, making dua for others, turning back to Allah after committing sin and seeking for forgiveness, making peace with family members and ummah at large, preparing to sacrifice for the pleasure of Allah, protecting oneself from the scorching heat on Qiyamah, rewards of seeking forgiveness, making use of the mercy of Allah, making parents smile, making an effort to learn the deen, reaching out to the ummah and miracles of Prophet SAW are made mention of in this episode.
The sunnah of good treatment towards women, children and making them happy is underlined in this particular talk in addition to appreciating spouse for her serving towards the family, encouraging children to be dedicated, adjusting oneself to be able to lead a happy life without compromising the duty towards Allah SWT, reminding one another about salah with humbleness, encouraging words while spouse is pregnant and making an attempt to follow every aspect of sunnah as best as possible and not just adapting those which suit our lifestyle. Also a mention is made of on not to extract information from children and expressing dismay at the birth of a child as they are considered haraam.
The importance of considering Prophet SAW as role model in all aspects of life is highly recommended and emphasized in this particular talk in addition to being patient towards the turning point of goodness in others quoting an example of a famous powerful companion, Khalid Ibn Waleed, not to harm people in places of their worship, connection between every aspect of our life to the sunnah and seerah of Prophet SAW and steps to follow Prophet SAW.
The encouragement of the sunnah of treating women better with utmost respect, to be able to choose beautiful words while speaking to them is emphasized in this lecture in the light of hadith and ayah from Quran in addition to taking care of widows and orphans, educating the women in the limits of Islam, making things easy for the women to get married and not to oppressing them.
An extensive understanding on the term sunnah in various contexts, the reason and benefits of following sunnah besides the Quran, gratitude towards the blessing of Allah SWT, an understanding of the term, seerah and to accept correction in order to become perfect quoting the example of Prophet SAW in the light of verses from Quran and hadith is lectured in this episode.
An interesting episode as Mufti Ismail Menk has a word with children thereby making mention of following the footsteps of Prophet SAW, encouraging to follow sunnah, achievement of long term happiness, how to please Allah SWT and emphasizes on the importance of greeting one another in Islam.
An hour worth spending to listen to this audio and learn about the Man in White who came down to teach the deen to us. In addition mention is being made of the following aspects.
• Hadith of Jibreel,
• Pillars of Islam and Pillars of Ihsaan,
• Asking questions in a respectable way,
• Embracing people in the masjid,
• Achieving content and peace through salah.
This Jumuah qutbah is about the beautiful methods of looking and understanding the faith known as Islam, understanding Salaam and Istislam in totality, knowing the minimum about Islam, emphasis on achievement of inner and outer peace and demonstration of true Islam.
An amazing talk by Mufti Ismail Menk motivating us to continue engaging in goodness, achieve taqwa, consolidate our link with Allah, fulfill the rights of Allah SWT, fulfill the rights of ummah, learning, understanding and connecting with Quran , Mufti Menk also mentions the importance of Eid and the achievements in and outside of Ramadan.
This episode of Mufti Menk makes mention of the reasons of revelations of Surah Al-Qamar, Surah Hujurat, Surah Hashr, Surah Jumuah, Surah Mudassir, Surah Mutaffiffin, Surah Naas, Surah Falaq. The occasions being; disbelievers asking for signs, respect of women, Allah praising people of Ansar, compulsory attendance of Jumuah prayer, dishonest dealings in business, Allah SWT comforting Prophet SAW and incident of magic on Prophet SAW.
Mufti Menk makes mention of the reasons of revelation of Surah Hujurat, Surah Qaf and Surah Adh-Dhariyat. The occasions being; hypocrites insulting the Prophet SAW, ways to handle the insult, respect of Prophet SAW, how nicknames and racism were forbidden, resolving fight between believers’ and clarification on blasphemous statements uttered by the people of book regarding Allah SWT.
Mufti Menk makes mention of the reasons of revelation of Surah Ahkaf, Surah Mohammad and Surah Fath. The occasions being treaty of hudaybiya, disbelievers questioning the favor of Allah SWT, dua of Abu Bakr as Siddique RA, Jinn kind accepting Islam, love of Prophet SAW for Mekkah and Allah comforting Prophet SAW as he was being driven out of Mekkah.
Mufti Menk makes mention of the reasons of revelation from Surah Zumar, Surah Shura, Surah Fussilat, Surah Zuhruf, Surah Furqan, Surah Ya-Sin and Surah Ahzab. The instances being, disbelievers debating if Allah could hear them, people seeking sustenance for worldly life, mushrikeen questioning about sins committed prior to entering Islam and forgiveness of Allah, rulings on hijab, etiquette of attending a meal at Prophet SAW’s place (applicable for dinner/lunch/breakfast invites in today’s time), mushrikeen questioning on life after death.
Mufti Menk makes mention of the reasons of revelations from Surah Isra, Surah Luqman, Surah Sajdah and Surah Ahzab on the occasions where parents of some of the companions’ did not like Islam, status of the parents in Islam, disbelievers questioning about the knowledge of unseen, people who forsake sleep for Salah, adoption in Islam, obeying the command of Allah and his messenger, fulfilling promise made to Allah.
Mufti Menk mentions about the reasons of revelations of Surah Furqan, Surah Ankabut, Surah Ash Shuara and Surah Al-Qasas. The occasions being questioning of disbelievers about the prophet hood in the form of human being, good/bad company, qualities of the true worshippers of the Most Merciful, disbelievers questioning about Quran not coming down all at once, using poetry in Islam, guidance and test after having believed.
This episode of Mufti Menk is about the verses from different Surahs’ mentioned in the Quran that describe the qualities that Allah loves and doesn’t love. A must-watch episode to be conscious of Allah and get closer to Him.
In this episode, Mufti Ismail Menk makes mention of the categories of the people involved in the issue regarding Aisha RA, in addition to the reasons of revelations from Surah Noor. Mufti Menk explains the instances being not to stop giving charity redirected to Abu Bakr as Siddique RA, privacy of women, exposing hypocrites when they would follow sharia for personal benefit, ruling of inhabitant houses and respect of Prophet SAW.
A must-watch Mufti Menk episode explaining the legal justice system of sharia in detail when there is any false accusation made without eye witnesses. Two of such incidents that happen to take place at the time of Prophet SAW and one of the method of resolving is made mention of in this episode which deals with verses of Surah Noor.
This episode of Mufti Menk mentions the reasons of revelations from Surah Taha, Surah Ambiya, Surah Hajj and Surah Muminun. The instances being believing and disbelieving in Allah, quraysh questioning about the destruction of mountains, prophets calling out to Allah, mention about heaven and hell-fire, creation of mankind, permission to retaliate against oppressors and announcement of hajj.
Mufti Menk mentions about the reasons of revelations from Surah Isra, Surah Kahf and Surah Maryam. The instances being guidance on offering Salah, ascension of Jibreel AS, importance of In shaa Allah, being conscious of Allah while doing good deeds, disbelievers’ questioning Prophet SAW about the people of cave, Dhul qarnayn, working of soul and resurrection after death.
In this episode Mufti Menk enlightens on the reasons of revelations from Surah Al-Isra, which were striking a balance while giving charity, to utter only the best of the words while others harm you, oneness of Allah, working of the soul, challenges given by Allah SWT to the disbelievers, importance of different names of Allah SWT.
Mufti Menk talks about the verses and their revelations from Surah Nahl. The instances being conversation of a Bedouin man with Prophet SAW regarding the gifts of Allah, being kind and just, protecting good deeds, clarifying the state of Ammar Ibn Yasser RA, forgiveness on the battle of uhud.
This Mufti Menk episode comprises of the reasons of revelations from Surah Yusuf, Surah Ra’ad and Surah Hijr. The instances being comforting Prophet SAW when people would misbehave and mock at him, (Astaghfirullah), motive behind revelation of the Surah’s of prophets in Makkah, striking of thunder, balancing life in this world, balanced mention of paradise and hell-fire in the Quran.
An encouraging and motivating talk by Mufti Menk which provides an insight on the deeds of paradise, hadith of the card, deeds of hell fire and importance of maintaining harmony with the fellow humans.
This episode commences with the verses and reasons of revelation of Surah Yunus and Surah Hood. Mufti Menk explains the occasions being disbelievers questioning the mercy and decision of Allah SWT, suggestions made by disbelievers to change the Quran, hypocrites conceal and revelation by Allah SWT, wiping out a sin and introduction to the best of the stories.
Mufti Menk lectures on how revelation came down when hypocrites built a masjid for disharmony and not to ask for forgiveness for disbelievers’ after death through an incident between Abu Talib and Prophet SAW. There by he also makes mention of a powerful story about the forgiveness of Allah SWT in case of Ka’ab Ibn Maalik RA when he stayed away from the battle of tabook. Listen to this and more Mufti Menk Lectures
This Mufti Menk Lecture commences with the explanation of a weak hadith regarding the powerful story of Ta’laba Ibn Haath Ibn Ansari RA mentioned in the previous episode and continues with reasons of revelation Surah At-Tawbah which include exposure of the hypocrites, janaza of hypocrites, and exception of disabled.
This Mufti Menk episode is about the verses of Surah At-Tawbah and the reasons for their revelation were on the occasion of announcement of battle of tabook, when the disbelievers’ made a mockery of Allah and his messenger, Muhammad SAW, belittling charity in the cause of Allah, Allah exposing hypocrites on various instances, powerful story of a man named Ta’laba RA.
This Mufti Menk lecture is about the verses of Surah Anfal and Surah At-Tawbah and the reasons for their revelation were disbelievers invoking Allah, love of Allah SWT for Muhammad SAW, true form of worshipping Allah, downfall of disbelievers against believers, instructions on no-pride-no-showoff and for participating in war, guidance on the captives of Badr, struggling in the path of Allah.
Mufti Menk lectures about the verses of Surah Anfal and the reasons for their revelation were appropriate dress for salah, disbelief in Allah by Mushriks, falling into the trap, acceptance of dua on the day of badr, victory of badr, deceiving Allah and his messenger, favor of Allah on his messenger.
Mufti Menk continues about the prohibition of alcohol from Surah Maeedah and reasons of revelation from Surah Anam are also discussed. The situations being – affordability of hajj, false claim of prophet hood and changing the verses of Quran, greeting the poor, not to abandon the poor, associating partners with Allah, questioning signs of Allah, halal and haram food.
An enthusiastic qutbah in the second week of Ramadan motivating the Ummah to connect to the most powerful that exists i.e. word of Allah, “Quran” thereby citing ways steps to connect to the Quran which would lead to developing link, getting closer to Allah SWT and protecting from the veil whispers of the devil. It also makes mention of the importance of improving one's Quranic recitation, making time for Allah SWT and concentration in Salah.
This Mufti Menk episode records the reasons of revelations from surah Maeedah and also tells us one of the many ways to identify fabricated narrations. The occasions being repentance after committing sin, protection of Muhammad SAW, Allah cursing people of the book, state of the believers when they hear Quran, halal food, prohibition of alcohol.
This Mufti Menk talk records the reasons of revelations of Surah An-Nisaa’ and Surah Maeedah which are stated below.
•Resolving marital disputes
•Being just while solving a dispute and when you do not like people
•Story of tayammum
•Story of rock
•Punishment for enaging in crime.
Mufti Menk Ramadan 2015 series continues with the verses of Surah An-Nisaa, its reasons and occasions of the revelations which are listed below.
•Debate amongst believers, disobedience of Allah and his Messenger.
•Resolving the matters when a believer commits a murder.
•Priority given to disabled and reward of good intention.
•Salat-ul-Khasr and Salat-ul-Khawf.
The verses and their reasons of revelations made mention of by Mufti Menk in this episode are from Surah An-Nisaa. The instances being - story of the key of Ka’aba, resolving matters amongst believers, companionship of Prophet SAW, obedience of Allah, death, response of hypocrites upon receiving any news. Ramadan 2015
This Mufti Menk talk mentions about the verses of Surah An-Nisaa and the reasons of their revelations. Surah An-Nisaa is named after women and it is named so because from the very beginning Allah SWT clarified rulings regarding women and instructing men not to deceive women. The details of the incidents mentioned are worth taking a moment and thinking how we can correct ourselves. The rulings of inheritance of wealth, mahr, inheritance of women along with the situations in which these verses were revealed are mentioned in detail in this talk.
The verses and their reasons of revelations made mention of by Mufti Menk in this episode are from Surah Al-Imraan. Ramadan 2015. It is reported that there are several verses which were revealed repeatedly in order to make the guidance clear. One such verse revealed on different occasions is mentioned in this episode along with the instances being accepting, quitting islam and coming back to islam, clarifications of accuses on Prophet PBUH, how to react when harmful statements are made on Allah and his messenger.
This Mufti Menk Lecture records the reasons of revelations from the surah Al Baqarah and Al Imraan on the below mentioned occasions.
•Dua made during Hajj
•A slave who sold himself for the sake Allah
•Rectification of divorce process
•Silence in salah and clarity of zakah
•How to love Allah
•Clarification on Ibraheem AS on his religion.
This audio presents the first jumuah qutbah of Ramadan 2015 where in Mufti Menk encourages to follow the teachings of Prophet SAW, soften and resolve the matters, appreciate the blessings of Allah, increase voluntary prayer to gain extra reward, increase voluntary charity and fasts, importance of praying for Ummah and reaching to the Ummah.
Mufti Menk lecture continues with the verses of Surah Baqarah, its reasons and occasions of their revelations which are listed below.
•On the occasion of Hudaybiya for the Mekkans.
•Statement of Umar Ibn Khattab R.A.
•Change of qiblah and Masjid ul Qiblatayn.
•Oneness of Allah, distance between us and Allah
•Clearing the misconception on righteousness.
•Rules in the war
•Illness during Hajj and arriving for Hajj without provision.
A blessed commencement in the month of Ramadan 2015 by Mufti Ismail Ibn Musa Menk, i.e. Verses and the reasons of their revelation in Midrand, South Africa. Below mentioned is the outline of Mufti Menk Lecture.
•Different names and their meanings of Surah Al Fatiha.
•Response from Allah SWT upon reciting the surah and its importance.
•Two points of Noor.
•Introduction to the verses for Surah Baqarah.
•Reasons of revelation of Surah Baqarah.
Current Affairs Interview published on 4 Jun 2015 Mufti Ismail Menk gives his unique insights on a range of topics from ISIS to Islamophobia and the rise of Islam to his much talked about skydiving experience.
Singapore 30 May 2015.
A beautiful dua followed by a series of “Must-Know” Sunnah for effective preparation of Ramadan. Below mentioned is a brief outline of the topic Discussed by Mufti Menk.
- Understanding the importance and benefits of Ramadan.
- How to prepare, look forward and experience the blessings of the month of Quran.
- Excellent Message to parents on preparing the family to welcome the blessed month.
- How to break the fast - The Sunnah way.
- Goodness of Taraweeh and the daily compulsory prayers.
- How to develop a link with ALLAH SWT and experience the changes in one’s life.
- Incorporating Quran recitation in the daily life, its amazing benefits and rewards.
- Duty of a Muslim towards Quran.
- Understand how charity builds your Akhirah.
- How to develop Khushoo and the Sunnah way of reciting Quran in Salah.
This talk mentions about the circumstances in which Surah Kahf was revealed to Prophet Muhammed SAW and the lessons we need to learn from the stories mentioned in this Surah in the form of trial of faith, trial of wealth, trial of knowledge and trial of power. Mufti Menk thereby also addresses how:
•Every single detail in the Quran is of relevance to us in different ways.
•Quran teaches us to emulate the example of Prophet Muhammed SAW.
•To avoid unnecessary debate in order not to loose focus from the message of Allah.
