Lectures

Lectures

Certainty

This was a talk given by Habib Ali in Los Angeles, California. In this talk Habib Ali discusses the topic of having certainty in Allah and the unseen. He describes the causes and effects the lack of certainty has on our life and what can be done to strengthen our certainty. Translated by, Sidi Khalil Abu Asmaa (Christopher J. Moore)

From Protest to Engagement

A talk presented by the Radical Middle Way Project. In this talk Habib Ali gives three action points, action points which will raise our state of consciousness; action points to do with how we should be inside as a community, how we should deal with ourselves and each other within, and then three action points on how we should extend this to those around us – to everything around us, and to everyone around us. Translated by Sidi Wail Zubi

From Yemen to Sylhet to Whitechapel

Habib Ali gives a beautiful talk about the great caller to Allah, Mawlana Jalal Al-Din. Habib Ali says, "in this biography we’re talking about the journey of a divine election for a servant, and the journey of that servant in being sincere and earnest in his dealings with his creator." Allah caused thousands to accept Islam through the hands of Shah Jalal Al- Din. Talk presented by the Radical Middle Way Project and translated by, Sidi Wail Zubi.


Meeting Allah part.1

Habib Ali gives an extremely direct talk regarding a very heavy affair, the meeting with Allah the Most High, highly glorified is he. He discusses how some will stand for a thousand continous. He asks the question, "what will be our states"? Translated by, Shaykh Muhsin Najjar


Meeting Allah part.2

The limbs that day will speak. The hands will speak and the feet will bear witness. The question is asked, \"what have we prepared for the day\"? Translated by Shaykh Mohsin Najjar

Our Mission and the Method

This lecture was given in Miami, Florida. Habib Ali speaks about the method of conveying the message of Islam and its challenges. Translated by Sidi Khalil Abu Asmaa (Christopher J. Moore)

Our Mission and the Method Q and A

In this short recording, Habib Ali answers two important questions dealing with Allah\'s judgment and His Divine Decree. Translated by Sidi Khalil Abu Asmaa (Christopher J. Moore)

Returning to Principles

In this talk presented by the Radical Middle Way Project, Habib Ali discusses returning to Islamic principled behaviour. He reminds us of the fact that we are a people with a mission and a balanced nation. He asks the question, "are we a means between our Prophet and the people or are we a barrier between him and them"? Translated by Sidi Wail Zubi


The Concept of Jihad In Islam

Talk delivered at the Santa Clara University, in California. Habib Ali elucidates the Islamic meaning of the word Jihad, a word that has been often misinterpreted by the media today. Translated by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, and Sidi Khalil Abu Asmaa (Christopher J. Moore)

The Happiness of Man part.1

In this lecture Habib Ali, describes how the happiness of man depends upon his connection with Allah. He mentions how happiness is found by giving every aspect of our being, mind, body, and soul its God given rights. Translated by Shaykh Abdul Hakim Murad


The Happiness of Man part.2

Habib Ali concludes this two part lecture by discussing purification of the self and finding balance. Also included in this part of the Happiness of Man lecture is a question and answer session and nasheed. Translated by Shaykh Abdul Hakim Murad.

The Prophet is the Way to the Divine Presence part.1

In this talk, Habib Ali discusses a few of the many illuminating qualities of the Prophet. In our imitation of, and attachment to the Beloved, seeking Allah's pleasure, we draw closer to Allah. Habib Ali states our attachment to the Prophet, is to seek an attachment with Allah.


The Prophet is the Way to the Divine Presence part.2

Picking up where part one of this lecture leaves off, Habib Ali reminds us to make firm our link with the Messenger. The lecture concludes with a question and answer session.

The Way of Islamic Chivalry (Futuwwa)

In this talk Habib Ali discusses Islamic chivalry, which he defines as a power possessing insight that is internalized and reacts in order to give victory to truth. Talk presented by Radical Middle Way and translated by Sidi Wail Zubi.

Unity for Global Peace

Habib Ali gives an insightful lecture on the methods mankind may use in an effort to attain global peace. He describes challenges faced in achieving this peace,the reasons the challenges exist and what can be done to overcome these challenges. Translated by Shaykh Abdul Kareem Yahya