Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

June 6, 2018 1 min

Attaining Sabr – Shaykh Faid Mohammmed Said

Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said begins by explaining the name of Allah as-Sabur. Sabr (patience) is the highest of strength and ability. Sabr is at the beginning of the test. Sabr is mentioned over 90 times in the Qur’an. The only way to submit to God is by having sabr. With Sabr one will be rewarded. […]
May 10, 2018 1 min

The Gifted Mercy – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said explains the different opportunities we have to attain the gifts of mercy that Allah Most High has provided us. Shaykh Faid begins by talking about the difficulties that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) and his family went through. However, through the difficulties we see a […]
April 19, 2018 1 min

Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ Teaching on How to Praise and Thank Allah – S...

In Surat al-Fatiha the believer says “Praise be to Allah, Lord of all the worlds” this is teaching us how to thank Allah. In a hadith Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) said: “Praise be to Allah, as much as the number of all created things.” “Praise be to Allah for as much […]
April 9, 2018 1 min

Benefits of Reciting Qur’an Daily – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said explains the benefits of reciting and connecting with the Qur’an on a daily basis. He reminds us all that the people of the Qur’an are the elite people of paradise. They are in the best of stations, and they constantly say words of goodness in this life. Just […]
March 20, 2018 1 min

Feed the People – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

Bismillah-ir Rahman-ir Raheem When the Nur (sallallahu alayhi wasalam) entered Madinah, it was narrated by the lead Jewish Rabi of the city that Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasalam) said: “Spread peace, feed people and pray at night when others are asleep.” This past week in the UK has been one of the most extreme in terms […]
March 16, 2018 1 min

The Blessing of Knowledge: Counsel for Seekers of Knowledge – Shaykh Faid ...

Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said commends SeekersHub on the initiative they have taken to make knowledge available and accessible globally. He reminds students of knowledge of the great importance and blessing of knowledge. In the Qur’an knowledge comes before faith. One must remember that learning is a journey. The journey of seeking knowledge has no end. […]
March 12, 2018 1 min

Allah’s Light of Guidance is Unstoppable – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

Bismillah-ir Rahman-ir Raheem “They want to extinguish the light of Allah with their mouths, but Allah will perfect His light, although the disbelievers dislike it.” (Surat As-Saf, 8) With all that we encounter in and around us in this world, we are often led to despair and we question and ask why. But do we […]
March 2, 2018 1 min

The Light and Mercy of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this podcast, Shaykh Faid Mohammed explains how the light of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) purifies the one who seeks it. He goes on to explain that one of the greatest blessing that a believer should be thankful for in the light that Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon […]
February 13, 2018 2 mins

Reflection from the Qur’an: The Followed and their Admirers – Shaykh Fai...

 Bismillah-ir Rahman-ir Raheem [And they should consider that] when those who have been followed disassociate themselves from those who followed [them], and they [all] see the punishment, and cut off from them are the ties [of relationship]. Those who followed will say, “If only we had another turn [at worldly life] so we could disassociate […]
February 11, 2018 1 min

Why Do Manners Matter – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

Bismillah-ir Rahman-ir Raheem “And indeed, You are the pinnacle of character” (Surah Al-Qalam, 4) Allah (subhana wa ta’ala) said the above verse with regards to His Beloved (sallallahu alayhi wasalam)! But have we ever asked ourselves: Why does character or manners matter? How can I relate to the qualities imbued by the Best of Creation […]
February 4, 2018 1 min

The Company We Keep – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

Bismillah-ir Rahman-ir Raheem Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasalam) said to Syedina Abu Dharr (radiallah anhu): “Loneliness is better than bad company, and good company is better than being alone; to speak good is better than being quiet, and to keep quiet is better than saying words of regret!” People might blame you for not being social, […]
January 26, 2018 1 min

Salawat: Make Allah your Sponsor by Reflecting His Mercy – Shaykh Faid Moh...

“There has come to you from Allah a Light…” (Surah Al-Ma’idah, 15) Bismillah-ir Rahman-ir Raheem No one is exempt from the Mercy of Allah (subhana wa ta’ala)! “Say, ‘O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He […]
January 24, 2018 1 min

Ridding Oneself from Arrogance – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed explains some of the meanings of Allah Most High’s Diving name As-Sabur (the Most patient). Although it is Allah alone who creates and sustains, humans are accountable for their choices. He goes on the explain why iblis out of his arrogance refused to bow to Adam, and how all […]
January 17, 2018 1 min

Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ Care and Concern for Others – Shaykh Faid Moh...

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed explains how the exalted character of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) as mentioned in the Qur’an brings about piety, and showing gentleness and care and concern  while dealing with others. Shaykh Faid gives several examples of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him) […]
November 23, 2017 1 min

The Reality of Repentance – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said  calls the believers to realize the reality of repentance, it is not simply repenting and turning to Allah when one sins. But it is to be suspect of one’s repentance. He goes on to mention some secrets of repentance. The one constantly making repentance will make excuses for […]
November 12, 2017 1 min

The Importance of Repentance – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this podcast Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said  calls the believers to realize the real wrongdoing, is in not repenting and turning to Allah when one errs. He also defines what repentance is. Shaykh Faid goes on to emphasize that Allah is always watching, and that we should be heedful of that. He also explains the […]
October 29, 2017 1 min

The High Rank of Sayyida Khadija – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this podcast, Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said  explains the blessings of the high rank of Sayyida Khadija, and how she reassured the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessing be upon him). Shaykh Faid goes onto to explain how  Sayyida Khadija was blessed with a number of first. She w as the first to believe, the first to […]
June 14, 2017 1 min

The Impact and Fruits of Worship in Ramadan and Beyond – Shaykh Faid Moham...

In this Friday sermon, Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said calls us to make the most of what is left of Ramadan. He provides key advice on how to engage in worship that impacts and reflects on us positively. The impactful and fruitful worship he talks about is one that rectifies our character, and lasts beyond Ramadan. […]
June 12, 2017 2 mins

14: Duties of Brotherhood – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir Based on Ima...

In this lesson, we are joined by visiting scholar, Shaykh Faid Said as he gives an overview of the chapter on Duties of Brotherhood from Imam Al-Ghazali’s Ihya and the verses from the Quran that correspond to it. إِنَّمَا الْمُؤْمِنُونَ إِخْوَةٌ فَأَصْلِحُوا بَيْنَ أَخَوَيْكُمْ ۚ وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَ The believers are but brothers, so […]
June 8, 2017 2 mins

12: Etiquettes of Earning a Livelihood – Renewal by the Book: Quran Tafsir...

In this lesson of Renewal by the Book, we are joined by visiting scholar, Shaykh Faid Said. Shaykh Faid reviews verses from the Quran that correspond to the chapter on the Etiquettes of Acquisition and Earning Livelihood by Imam Ghazali. وَفِي السَّمَاءِ رِزْقُكُمْ وَمَا تُوعَدُونَ And in the heaven is your provision and whatever you […]
January 17, 2017 0 mins

Translating Deen Into Service – Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this Friday sermon (khutba) Shaykh Faid focuses on the importance of translating our deen into a powerful force of compassion, love, and service to humanity. Shaykh Faid highlights some key lessons from the stories of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), and his companions (may God be pleased with him). This Friday khutba was […]
January 11, 2017 0 mins

How To Learn The Way The Sahaba Learned, by Shaykh Faid Said

Knowledge is not synonymous with information, of which we have so much now. The companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) took away a kind of knowledge  from being around him that is lost on us in this day and age. Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said describes it beautifully in this brief address at […]
November 30, 2016 1 min

04 -Surah Al ‘Adiyat- Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said

In this episode, Shaykh Faid Mohammed Said explains why mankind has a need to love Allah, and to be thankful for all that Allah gives one on a daily basis. This podcast, the Qur’an Tafsir, provides an explanation to the verses and chapters of the Qur’an to help us understand the Word of Allah, presented by […]
September 15, 2016 0 mins

Eid al-Adha Khutba: Celebrating Faith and Lessons in Sacrifice – Shaykh Fa...

In this Eid al-Adha sermon (khutba) Shaykh Faid reminds us of the virtues of the days of Eid. He calls us to celebrate the meanings of faith and what is entailed by faith. Shaykh Faid highlights some key lessons from the story of Prophets Ibrahim and Ismael and their great sacrifice. This Eid al-Adha khutba […]
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