Heart Therapy Islamic Reminders

Reflecting on the beautiful Surah Yusuf, a surah which shows us the complexity of family amongst many lessons. Let's try and draw out some lessons for use within our own families from the best of stories.

With constant wars, threats of nuclear weapon use and global instability, it's easy to to become paralysed by the thought of the end times. Let us see how the Prophet PBUH taught us to redirect our thoughts from the "when"- to the "what"

We reflect on the ahadith about repaying favours, reminding us of how Islam teaches us to show gratitude for those who assist us.

What does it mean to be a Muslim? What does being in a state of submission to Allah really mean? A short reminder for this week's khutba

In this short session, we will see how the Prophet PBUH taught us to understand ourselves as leaders of our family - to take responsibility for whatever Allah has Trusted you with.

From someone who was an opponent of Islam to becoming of the two best of the sahaba, lets learn how 'Umar was able to elevate himself in the Sight of Allah so we too, can elevate ourselves.

In this session we reflect on two hadith which teach us of the amazing rewards for looking after the widows, the poor and the orphans. We also reflect on how these two hadith demonstrate the superiority of Islam in building societies when compared to modernity.

Beginning with hadith 101, Imam Al Bukhari introduces the ahadith pertaining to how we should treat our neighbours.

The Prophet PBUH feared for us that we would let the love for wealth ruin us. Let us see how Islam teaches us to break from the cycle of hoarding & consumerism which leaves only dissatisfaction and emptiness.

Finishing off the chapter on maintaining family ties, we learn the fate of the one who cuts off the ties, who the Prophet ﷺ said is one who maintains the ties and the distinction made on the one who simply reciprocates.

Reminding ourselves of the sunnah of the Prophet SAW in regards to his family and a reminder about DFV (domestic & family violence) in Islam.

Wrapping up the book on parents, we reflect on the deeds we can perform to continue benefitting our parents and honouring them when they move to the next life.

The importance of our relationship with our parents cannot be understated. We must reflect - are we neglecting our parents with the excuse that what we're doing instead is more important? In this session, we will see if this excuse holds up.