Muhammad West

WHEN THE PROPHETS CRIED #2 Why do bad things happen The trials faced by the prophets Losing everything - Ayub a.s Submitting to Allah's decree - Nuh a.s. Submitting to Allah's decree - Muhammad s.a.w Desperate for anything - Musa a.s. Overwhelmed by guilt - Yunus a.s. Repentant - Adam a.s. Have you left me Allah - Muhammad s.a.w Never lose hope in miracles - Zakariya a.s.

WHEN THE PROPHETS CRIED #1 Why do bad things happen? Allah's Promise The Guarantee of Allah's Help Submit to Allah Removal of sin Wake up call Return to Allah How did the Prophets face trials?

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SIN The nature of man Every person has potential to be the best and the worst What it means to be human What is sin? Types of sin How and why do we sin Cycle of sin Consequences of sin Advice to stop sinning

FIRST JUMUAH OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD S.A.W Setting the scene Introductory words of praise to Allah Importance of the message and the messenger Best advice Advice from Allah What we will get in return from Allah Implement this advice How to attain it The next advice Ibn Qayyam's narration The blessings of Islam The reality of life Concluding words of praise of Allah Summary

DIVINE SCORE BOARD The weighing Divine points system Simplest investment strategy to get to jannah Special Investments (almost) the heaviest Salaah Good character Multipliers Unlimited Returns Perpetual Returns The Destroyers Seven most destructive destroyers Compensators Tawbah and Istighfar Good deeds Duaa ( Supplication) Calamities and minor punishment Conclusion of the weighing

SUPERSTITION AND THE CORONAVIRUS No contagion Superstition Examples Wearing Tahweez/Azeemats Don't let superstition and panic stop you Avoiding sickness Coronavirus Symptoms How the virus is spread Who is at risk How to keep safe Final advice The reward for dependance on Allah

RIZQ MANAGEMENT - HOW TO INCREASE YOUR WEALTH A difficult week In light of the budget speech Ways to increase wealth Seeking your rizq Seeking forgiveness and repentance Taqwa Avoiding haram income and spending Frequently perform haj and umrah Establishing family ties Marriage Giving charity Being honest in one's dealings Constantly worshipping Allah Prioritising Allah over money 3 examples from Surah Kahf Thanking Allah

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY Golden opportunity Fearing non acceptance of my good deeds Missed Ramadhans 7 focus areas Niyyah Systematic about ibadah Awareness of sin Abstinence and gratitude Laylatul Qadr Hacks and pitfalls Post Ramadhan

I'M LOSING MY CHILD Children are trying to decide who they are and where they fit in the world. These are decisions we as parents cannot make for them. We need to let go and allow them to choose even if they will make mistakes. You cannot keep them from the world so teach them to engage with the world. Have frequent dialogue and initiate hard conversations. Most of us made the biggest mistakes during our youth. Yet remember, no one is without hope.

Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain The brain has a major revamp during the adolescent years. The adolescent experiences a greater sense of self as an individual along with a heightened emotional state. During the baby and toddler stage, parents teach through play; primary children learn and follow examples. But for the adolescent years, parents need use advice and reasoning. Allow them a safe environment to practice their newly found independence. Have open discussions about “awkward topics”Remember, while you can’t always “protect them from making bad decisions”, the Prophet (S) put a lot of trust in young talent.

Raising A Special Needs Child To be tested in ones children is of the hardest tests: Adam AS, Nuh AS, Ebrahim AS, Yacoub AS, Ayub AS, Muhammad (S). It comes with constant need for support and care. Your child may never be fully independent of you. You have much fear, anxiety and frustration, even feeling of hurt at their struggles. A disability is only one characteristic of a person. People have many facets: likes and dislikes, strengths and challenges. Children with disabilities are like all children in that they want friends, respect and to be included.

Q & A - All About Children What are the stages of development? What are the golden rules for young children? Is assisted pregnancy permissible? What do you know of breastfeeding in Islam? Cleaning a nappy nullifies wudu? Dolls and toys- are they permitted? Who gets custody in case of divorce?

Early Childhood Development Give the children plenty of love and affection. Teach them through play and imitation. Engage with the child on their own level and teach them right from wrong. Teach them of Allah’s Love, Mercy and Kindness; to love and respect others. Tell them stories of the prophets. Educate them on personal hygiene and their bodies. Inculcate good habits including Islamic habits. Join you in doing good deeds. Teach them communication skills and also about dangers and harmful things and explain why things are bad. Children learn through physical stimulation.