English Lectures by Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad

English Lectures by Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad (db)
English CDs come in GREEN printed carboard sleeves.
Price - $4.00 per CD

Quranic Basis for Bayah
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[Recorded at ICC, Chicago-Sep 2003]
The practice of bayah is an important Sunnah of Rasoolullah

that has been plagued with misconceptions and mystery for many Muslims largely due to ignorance. Shaykh Zulfiqar's (db) speech awakens the listener to the beautiful reality of this sunnah through proofs from the Holy Quran and Sunnah, firmly establishing that the concept of bayah is not an innovation but a part of Islam present in the Ummah from the very beginning. This talk is indeed an exquisite gem for anyone seeking guidance on how to get near to Allah

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Includes poem "Change My Dead Heart" - read by Azhar Usman.
CD 126. Approx. Length 62 minutes.

Signs in the Universe
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[Recorded at ICC, Chicago-Sep 2003]
Shaykh Zulfiqar takes the listener on a vivid tour of the universe as he explores the wondrous signs of Allah

as explicated in the Holy Quran. With captivating oratory skill the shaykh details various signs from the all consuming black hole down to the atoms and chromosomes within human beings, all in light of the Glorious Quran. A great speech that highlights the magnanimity of Allah

and the intricacy with which the universe is created.

CD 125. Approx. Length 50 minutes.

Developing Willpower and Steadfastness
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[Recorded at the Khanaqah Retreats, Chicago-Sep 2003]
In this talk Shaykh Zulfiqar defines the quality of steadfastness and explains why the lack of this essential trait impedes an individual in the quest of achieving nearness to Allah

. The listener learns that the formula for establishing steadfastness is to develop and nurture the inherent trait of willpower that exists in all human beings.For better understanding shaykh illustrates beautiful examples of the righteous predecessors who endured countless trials and tribulations but in the end achieved their goal due to their unwavering willpower and steadfastness.

Includes poem "Dil Badal Dai" - read by Shaykh Hafiz Sohail Irfan db.
CD 124. Approx. Length 76 minutes.

Ways of Purification

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[Recorded at the Khanaqah Retreats, Chicago-Sep 2003]
This talk explicates the importance of tazkiyah (purification from spiritual diseases) as being the mandatory condition to enter into paradise. Shaykh Zulfiqar (db) exemplifies the ways to achieve this purification, in this world and the hereafter. Those who fail to attain tazkiyah in this life will be subjected to purification in the hellfire. The shaykh presents a vivid depiction of the treatments for different spiritual diseases. Every muslim is duty bound to achieve the state of tazkiyah in this world by adhering to the Shariah and Sunnah, doing dhikr excessively, and sitting in the company of the pious.

Includes poem "Change My Dead Heart" - read by Azhar Usman.
CD 123. Approx. Length 59 minutes.

The Need for a Pure Heart
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[Recorded at ICC, Chicago- 2002]
Beginning with evidences from the Quran and hadith, Shaykh Zulfiqar focuses on the importance of having a pure heart. The Shaykh continues to explain how we can protect the heart by carefully keeping watch over its 4 doors, namely the eyes, ears, tongue and brain. Shaykh Zulfiqar concludes by highlighting the benefits of a pure heart both in this life and the more importantly the Hereafter. This talk was delivered in Chicago in July 2002.
Includes poem "Change My Dead Heart" - read by Shaykh Zulfiqar (db).
CD 118. Approx. Length 70 minutes.

Leaving Sin
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[Recorded at the MEC, Chicago- 2001]
Another gem captured in English, "Leaving Sin," is an essential reminder about
the importance of rectifying one's behavior and purifying up one's life. Shaykh Zulfiqar begins by explaining the four root causes of sin, and addresses each reason with Quranic rebuttals.

CD 106. Approx. Length 67 minutes.

Fear and Hope
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In a rare English recording from South Africa, Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad clearly explains the nature of fear and hope in the heart of the believer. Beginning with mention of the hadith: "Faith is between fear and hope," the Shaykh briefly explains the nature of both fear and hope and when one state should predominate over the other in the heart of the believer. From this point, he expounds the nature of fear and methodically unfolds the three levels of fear among Allah's slaves:(1) the Station of Fear of the Common People; (2) the Station of Fear of the Righteous; and (3) the Station of Fear of the Knowers of Allah. The presentation is full of inspiring stories of the Companions, the Righteous Predecessors and the fear of Allah their hearts contained.

CD 104. Approx. Length 65 minutes.

Gaining Access to the Quran
Windows Media: Listen Online and Download Track A | Listen Online and Download Track B
[Recorded at the MEC, Chicago]
In his typically penetrating and thorough style, Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad tackles the topic of accessing the Holy Quran. He methodically analyzes one simple phrase from the Holy Quran, and uncovers multiple layers of meanings, applying his knowledge of Quranic exegesis to not only the apparent, spiritual meanings of the verse, but also to some of its less apparent scientific implications. This is essential listening for any English-speaking Muslim, especially those with knowledge of the material sciences.
Includes "Koi Intezam " - Naat by Shaykh Azhar Iqbal (db).

CD 103. Approx. Length 53 minutes.