Urdu Lectures by Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad

Urdu Lectures by Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad (db)
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Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmed (db) uses clear evidence from the Holy Quran and hadith to illustrate the importance of struggling against our selfish animalistic desires (nafs) and how training the nafs toward righteousness is essential in attaining nearness to Allah . The nafs refuses to acknowledge anything other than itself, and using this fact the shaykh brings us to the terrifying reality that we could be guilty of shirk (associating partners with Allah) on the Day of Judgment if we allow it to subjugate us instead of struggling to subjugate it to the Will of Allah . The nafs is pure arrogance, and breaking that arrogance so that the nafs can recognize its Lord is the essence of Tasawwuf. In this heartfelt speech the shaykh counsels all of us to struggle against our evil animalistic desires so that we may come close to our Lord.
CD131 - Approx. Length 79 minutes.

Azmat-e-Risalat aur Be'that main Hikmatain
(Greatness of Prophethood)

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This is a passionate speech in which Shaykh Zulfiqar details the illustrious life of the Prophet of Allah

. He paints a beautiful picture for the listener that highlights the Prophet's flawless character and puts to rest the false claims that Islam was spread by the sword but confirms that it spread through the Prophet's impeccable example. The shaykh discusses examples of the Prophet's tremendous mercy throughout his life and culminating with the conquest of Makkah. Only in the Prophet of Allah

will mankind find the ultimate example and thus the ultimate solace and so Shaykh Zulfiqar concludes by advising us all that we can never go wrong if we take the Prophet as our example and ideal in life.
CD130 - Approx. Length 80 minutes.

Tamassuk bil Kitab
(Holding Fast by the Book of Allah )

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In his usual powerful and emotionally charged style, Shaykh Zulfiqar db highlights the importance of abandoning the desires of our flesh and holding fast to the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet

throughout our life. This world is fleeting and thus we should work for it only as long as we will remain here; the Hereafter is eternal and we should work for it as long as we will remain there. Our righteous predecessors were mountains of steadfastness and perseverance who made countless sacrifices by which Islam has come to us today, and the listener is reduced to tears as the shaykh lists just a few. They held fast to the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of His Prophet

and Muslims today must do no less if they are to survive with their Islam intact.
CD129 - Approx. Length 76 minutes.

Ishq-e-Ilahi Ke Samaraat
(Fruits of the Love for Allah)

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Shaykh Zulfiqar explains the essential need of the heart to love either someone or something and the different reasons for that love, highlighting that the heart should love only Allah

because all other loves are finite and will die with this world. He takes us through a beautiful description of Paradise and the luxuries that the inhabitants will enjoy, culminating in the ultimate joy of looking upon the Creator

. The shaykh beautifully illustrates various examples of the intense love that the righteous predecessors had for Allah

and the sacrifices they made for their Beloved. Man is indebted to Allah

for his very existence and so the heart should love only Allah

and not the creation that likewise owes its existence to Him

.
CD128 - Approx. Length 63 minutes.

Allah Ki Qadardani
(Appreciating Allah's Blessings)

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Shaykh Zulfiqar delivers a powerful talk in which he explains how Allah

, in His infinite mercy appreciates and accepts even the minutest deeds from us whereas we continuously fail to appreciate His abundant favors and remain thankless. The shaykh vividly details the stories of our pious predecessors who always appreciated and heeded their Lord. Today, we remain distracted and half-hearted in performing deeds but Allah

still shows appreciation for us out of His mercy and love. This is a great speech highlighting Allah's

appreciation of His creation and thus stressing the urgent need for us to be more sincere and appreciative of His abundant blessings.
CD127 - Approx. Length 68 minutes.

Quran-e-Kareem sei Zikr ki Ahmiyat ka Suboot
(The Quranic Basis of Dhikr)

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This is an excellent talk for people who may otherwise be apprehensive or suspicious regarding the origins of dhikr and mistakenly regard it as an innovation simply because they have not previously been exposed to it. Shaykh Zulfiqar methodically cites and explains beautiful proofs from the Holy Quran and hadith leaving no doubt that dhikr was central to the lives of RasulAllah

and the Noble Companions and thus the righteous who have followed throughout history.
CD 116 - Approx. Length 80 minutes.

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Tazkiya-e-Nafs ki Mehnat
(The Islamic Science of Self Purification)
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Self Purification is a necessity for all who seek to draw nearer to Allah, and the Shaykh gives detailed instructions and examples illustrating how this is to be attained.
CD 113. Approx. Length 80minutes.

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Ishq-e-Ilahi
(Love for Allah - A Love Unto Itself) Windows Media: Listen Online and Download
The Shaykh begins with an explanation of the Holy Quranic verse that says Allah has extreme love for the believers and consequently discusses the intense love that His creatures should have for Him. He vividly details examples from the illustrious lives of previous lovers of Allah that is sure to awe and excite the listener.
CD 112 - Approx. Length 80 minutes.

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Deeni Taleem kei Tulaba aur Asatizah ko Naseehat
(Advice for Students & Teachers of Islamic Sciences)
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An especially inspiring presentation delivered at the Darul Uloom in Karachi before thousands of students and scores of teachers. Shaykh Zulfiqar methodically presents key pieces of advice [Naseeha] for students and teachers desiring success in their pursuit of sacred knowledge. The Shaykh concludes with an extremely touching naat, which he wrote, entitled, "Change my heart," [Dil badal de] and a series of heartfelt supplications to Allah.
CD 105 - Approx. Length 74 minutes.

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Khasheyat-e-Ilahi
(Fear of Allah ) Windows Media: Listen Online and Download
Easily one of the most important, and perhaps most ignored, topics among
modern Muslims, Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad explains the undeniable realities of the Station [Maqam] of Fear. The Shaykh explains that all of creation is in awe of the Creator, including every element of the natural world. It is only human beings who sometimes fail to fear their Lord out of foolishness, ignorance and impetuousness. The Shaykh explains the three levels of fear that exist among Allah's human slaves, including: (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. This talk is also replete with inspirational stories of the Righteous Predecessors.
CD 102 - Approx. Length 74 minutes.

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Gheebat Aur Nashukri
(Backbiting and Ungratefulness) Windows Media: Listen Online and Download
Beginning with the importance of righteous company, Shaykh Zulfiqar warns against the evils of backbiting against one's fellows and that of being ungrateful for Allah's tremendous Mercy. From the Holy Qur'an and the Hadith of the Prophet , the Shaykh highlights the horrific punishments awaiting the backbiter because such a person enjoys breaking others' hearts. He concludes by warning against being ungrateful to the Creator whose countless blessings we enjoy everyday but take them for granted. A brilliant speech that is also a vivid reminder of the Day of Judgment when humankind will be held responsible for every single thing done and uttered.
CD122 - Approx. Length 80 minutes.

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Hamare Gunahoo kei Ham Per Asraat
(Signs and Effects of Our Sins) Windows Media: Listen Online and Download
This talk enumerates the signs by which we can recognize the depth of our sins. Shaykh Zulfiqar presents a detailed discussion of the deep effects of disobedience to Allah has on our hearts and how the believer can avoid such deeds.
CD121 - Approx. Length 80 minutes.

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Science ki Taraqqi aur Islami Nazariya
(Science in the Context of Islam)
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This talk highlights the intricate relationship between the nature of science and the essence of Islam. As examples Shaykh Zulfiqar explicates several verses of the Holy Quran in the context of today’s scientific findings.
CD 120 - Approx. Length 80 minutes.

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Taqwa ki Ahmiyat
(Shades of Taqwa)
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Just as an engineer uses lights to highlight the various architectural designs of a building, Allah has highlighted the concept of taqwa throughout the Holy Quran. In this talk Shaykh Zulfiqar brings to light the concept of taqwa using abundant examples from the Holy Quran admixed with narrations of the pious predecessors from Islam’s past. This talk is sure to plant the seed of consciousness of Allah in the hearts of those who seek to remember Allah. This talk was delivered in Houston in July 2002. CD 119 - Approx. Length 58 minutes.

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Ilm aur Hamarei Ulema
(Knowledge and Our Scholars) Windows Media: Listen Online and Download
Shaykh Zulfiqar gives a detailed explanation of the love and high regard Allah has for knowledge and thus what a high status anybody with knowledge has within His realm. The Shaykh then leads into a brief discussion of the magnanimous scholars of Islam’s glorious past and their valiant struggles against evil.
CD 117 - Approx. Length 80 minutes.

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Taubah kei Muta'aliq Kuch Batein
(Fundamentals of Tawbah)
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Allah loves those who turn to Him in repentance. The Shaykh highlights Allah’s infinite mercy in readily accepting repentance from His disobedient servants and provides the methodology for sincerely seeking repentance and staying on the Right Path.
CD 114. Approx. Length 80 minutes.

Ishq-e-Ilahi Kei Liye Tarapna
(Yearning for the Love of Allah)
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This is a magnificent discussion in which Shaykh Zulfiqar highlights the intense yearning that our righteous predecessors had for Allah

and their enormous sacrifices for His love.
Includes "Mera Dil Machal Raha He" - Naat by Shaykh Azhar Iqbal (db).
CD 110 - Approx. Total Length 65 minutes.

Dhikr-e-Khafi ki Khusoosiat & Husn-e-Ikhlaq
(Virtues of Silent Dhikr / On Having Good Character - Acts of Kindness)

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This selection includes both of the titles listed above and offers insights into dhikr and cites beautiful examples of the character of RasulAllah

and the Righteous Predecessors.
CD 109 - Approx. Total Length 68 minutes.

Iman ki Ahmiyat & Allah ki Rahmat
(Reminders About the Value of Iman / Reflections on the Blessings of Allah)

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Both these selections bring home the point that we as Muslims nowadays take our faith and Allah’s

numerous blessings for granted without realizing the tremendous worth of what we have been blessed with. The Shaykh continues by highlighting the absolute necessity of guarding our faith like we would otherwise guard valuables from potential thieves and discusses the importance of thanking Allah

continuously for the infinite blessings showered upon us daily.
CD 108 - Approx. Length 69 minutes.

Rahmat-e-Khudawandi
(Mercy of Allah )
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This talk reminds us that the purpose Allah

has created us with is not to punish but to reward us with His Blessings. Shaykh Zulfiqar gives a number of proofs from the Qur'an and Hadith to show how Allah's

Mercy finds excuse upon excuse to forgive the misdeeds of His Servants, both in this life as well as in the Akhirat.
Includes "Mera Dil Machal Raha He" - Naat by Shaykh Azhar Iqbal (db).
CD 107 - Approx. Length 51 minutes.

Azmat-e-Sahaba
(Greatness of the Sahaba)

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In this highly inspiring speech, Shaykh Zulfiqar Ahmad begins by looking at what might be Allah's

greatest favor to mankind, His sending the beloved final messenger

. The Shaykh then highlights the nature of the Companions

, focussing on those closest to the the Prophet

. Throughout the speech the Shaykh convincingly proves the following point: Although the Companions of the Prophet

were not given the formal title of "prophets," they were blessed with many essential attributes and characteristics of prophethood.
Includes "Nabi Akram" - Naat by Shaykh Azhar Iqbal (db).
CD 101 - Approx. Length 70 minutes.