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Mufti Menk

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Mufti Menk, (Doctor, Mufti, Ismail Menk) is a leading global Islamic scholar born and raised in Zimbabwe. He studied Shariah in Madinah and holds a Doctorate of Social Guidance from Aldersgate University. Mufti Menk’s work has gained worldwide recognition and he has been named one of “The Top 500 Most Influential Muslims in the World” since 2010. He has millions of followers across his social media platforms. Mufti Menk’s personable style and down to earth approach has made him one of the most sought after scholars in our time. He has endeared himself to people with his much loved lecture series, a Mufti Menk hallmark. He travels the world spreading a simple but profound message: “Do good, help others while preparing for the Hereafter”. He is active in the international arena and is a strong proponent of peace and justice, speaking up against all forms of terrorism.
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Apr 01, 20261 min

Life of The Final Messenger #28 The Expedition to Tabuk

In this episode, we explore one of the most remarkable moments in the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ — the Expedition of Tabūk, known as Ghazwat al-‘Usrah (The Expedition of Difficulty). The ninth year after Hijrah brought a test unlike any before. The heat was intense, the journey long, and provisions were scarce. Yet the Messenger of Allah ﷺ called the believers to prepare for an expedition against the mighty Byzantine Empire. It was not merely a march of soldiers — it was a test of sincerity,...

Mar 17, 202611 min

Agree to Disagree

Birmingham 00:00 Opening & Dua for the 27th Night of Ramadan00:00:58 The Meaning of Al-ʿAfu – Complete Erasure of Sin00:02:01 The Duʿā of Laylatul Qadr (Allahumma Innaka ʿAfuwwun)00:02:51 Allah Loves to Forgive Those Who Seek It00:03:44 Shayṭān’s Plot After You Are Forgiven00:04:46 Do Not Lose Hope in Allah’s Mercy00:05:36 Duʿā for Gaza, Palestine & the Oppressed00:06:28 Remembering Struggles Around the World00:07:11 Powerful Duʿā for the Ummah00:08:02 Call Upon Allah Directly00:08:58 Th...

Mar 16, 202622 min

Life of The Final Messenger #27 The Battle of Hunayn

In Episode 27 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the events of the Battle of Hunayn, which took place shortly after the Conquest of Makkah. After the Muslims entered Makkah peacefully, some surrounding tribes, including Hawazin and Thaqif, feared the growing strength of the Muslim community. They gathered a large force and prepared to confront the Muslims. The Prophet ﷺ marched with a large army toward the valley of Hunayn. However, as the Muslims entered the narrow valley, they were s...

Mar 16, 20269 min

Life of the Final Messenger #26 The Conquest of Makkah

In Episode 26 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we witness one of the most powerful and transformative moments in Islamic history: The Conquest of Makkah. After the Quraysh violated the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, the Prophet ﷺ prepared a large army and marched toward Makkah. The Muslims advanced with discipline and humility, determined to restore peace and justice. Along the way, Abu Sufyan encountered the Muslim army and came to realize the strength and resolve of the believers. When the Muslims en...

Mar 15, 20269 min

Life of the Final Messenger #25 The Battle of Mutah

In Episode 25 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the historic Battle of Muʾtah, one of the most remarkable battles in early Islamic history. The Prophet ﷺ sent an army of 3,000 companions toward the north after a Muslim envoy was killed. Three commanders were appointed in advance: Zayd ibn Harithah (RA), Jaʿfar ibn Abi Talib (RA), and Abdullah ibn Rawahah (RA). When the Muslim army reached Muʾtah, they faced an enormous force from the Byzantine Roman army and their allies. Despite the ...

Mar 14, 20268 min

Life of the Final Messenger #24 The Battle of Khaybar

In Episode 24 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we witness the events of the Battle of Khaybar, which took place after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.Following the peace agreement with Quraysh, the Prophet ﷺ led the Muslims toward Khaybar, where several fortified strongholds posed a continuing threat to Madinah. One by one, the fortresses began to fall as the Muslims advanced. During the battle, the Prophet ﷺ gave the banner to Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), praising his courage and faith. His bravery becam...

Mar 13, 20268 min

Life of the Final Messenger #23 The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

In Episode 23 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the historic events that led to the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah a moment that would become one of the greatest turning points in Islamic history. After the painful trial of the slander against A’ishah (RA), the Prophet ﷺ saw a dream that the Muslims would enter Makkah peacefully to perform Umrah. Acting upon this vision, the Prophet ﷺ and his companions set out toward Makkah with the intention of worship, not war. However, Quraysh blocked thei...

Mar 12, 20268 min

Life of the Final Messenger #22 The Slander of A’ishah (RA)

In Episode 22 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore one of the most painful internal trials faced by the Muslim community — the slander against A’ishah (RA), the beloved wife of the Prophet ﷺ.The events begin during the expedition to Banu Al-Mustaliq. After the campaign, a series of incidents unfold that lead to a grave accusation being spread within Madinah. What began as a moment of misfortune soon turned into a severe test for the Prophet ﷺ, his family, and the entire community.As rumo...

Mar 11, 202611 min

Life of the Final Messenger #21 The Siege of Banu Qurayzah

In Episode 21 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the events that followed the Battle of the Trench and the siege of Banu Qurayzah. After the confederate armies withdrew from Madinah, the city finally experienced relief. However, another serious matter remained unresolved. During the siege of the Trench, the tribe of Banu Qurayzah had broken their treaty with the Muslims and sided with the enemy.Soon after the battle ended, Jibril came to the Prophet ﷺ with a command from Allah to march...

Mar 10, 20268 min

Life of the Final Messenger #20 The Battle of al-Ahzab

In Episode 20 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the events of the Battle of al-Ahzab, also known as the Battle of the Trench. As the enemies of Islam gathered together in a massive coalition, Madinah faced one of the greatest threats in its history. The Muslims prepared to defend their city against overwhelming forces. At this critical moment, Salman Al-Farsi suggested a strategy unfamiliar to the Arabs digging a trench around the vulnerable parts of Madinah. The Muslims worked tirele...

Mar 09, 20267 min

Life of The Final Messenger #19 The Siege of Banu al-Nadir

In Episode 19 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the events surrounding the siege of Banu al-Nadir in Madinah. After the difficult period following the Battle of Uhud, tensions remained high within the city. The Prophet ﷺ visited the Jewish tribe of Banu al-Nadir regarding an existing agreement. However, during this visit, a dangerous plot was secretly planned to assassinate the Prophet ﷺ. Through divine revelation, Allah informed the Prophet ﷺ of the plan before it could be carried ou...

Mar 08, 20266 min

Life of The Final Messenger #18 The Aftermath of Uhud

In Episode 18 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we reflect on the events that followed the painful Battle of Uhud. Though the Muslims suffered heavy losses, their faith remained unshaken. Even while wounded, the companions responded to the Prophet’s ﷺ call and marched toward Hamra Al-Asad to show strength and resolve. News of their determination spread fear among Quraysh, causing them to reconsider returning to Madinah. Soon after, a group of companions were sent to teach Islam to distant tribes...

Mar 07, 20268 min

Life of The Final Messenger #17 The Battle of Uhud

In Episode 17 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we witness one of the most emotional and profound battles in Islamic history the Battle of Uhud. After the defeat of Badr, Quraysh prepare for revenge and march toward Madinah. The Prophet ﷺ sees a dream and leads the believers to the plains of Uhud. At first, the Muslims gain the upper hand through courage and discipline. But when some archers leave their positions, the tide of battle changes. Khalid ibn al-Walid launches a sudden charge, and the ...

Mar 06, 20267 min

Life of The Final Messenger #16 The Betrayal of Bana Qaynuqa

In Episode 16 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we witness the first internal betrayal in Madinah after the victory of Badr. Following the triumph at Badr, new trials emerge. Banu Qaynuqa display arrogance and defiance, dismissing the Prophet ﷺ’s warning. A market incident ignites tensions, leading to a siege. The tribe is expelled a powerful lesson that treaties are sacred and betrayal has consequences. But the unrest does not end there. Kaʿb ibn al-Ashraf spreads slander and incites hostility ...

Mar 05, 20267 min

Life of The Final Messenger #15 The Battle of Badr

In Episode 15 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we witness the first decisive battle in Islamic history the Battle of Badr. Outnumbered and lightly equipped, the Muslims set out not with numbers, but with faith. Quraysh marched with pride and confidence, certain of victory. On the plains of Badr, the Prophet ﷺ stood in earnest dua , calling upon Allah for help. A promise was given and divine support descended. The first duel began. Swords clashed. Angels descended. The defeat of Quraysh and the ...

Mar 04, 20267 min

Life of The Final Messenger #14 The Brotherhood of Madinah

In Episode 14 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we witness the foundation of a new society in Madinah. After the Hijrah, the Prophet ﷺ establishes bonds of brotherhood between the Muhajirin and the Ansar uniting them not by blood, but by faith. Wealth is shared. Homes are opened. Hearts are joined. The Sahifa of Madinah sets principles of justice, coexistence, and mutual protection. The sanctity of life is upheld, and the oppressed are defended. Then comes a defining moment the first Adhan. Bila...

Mar 03, 20267 min

Life of The Final Messenger #12 The Pledge of Aqabah

In Episode 12 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, a new chapter begins after years of hardship. While Makkah remains hostile, hearts in Yathrib are quietly preparing for change. The message of Islam has already taken root there — and now a delegation arrives under the cover of night. Seventy-three men and two women meet the Prophet ﷺ in secrecy at ʿAqabah. Al-ʿAbbas gives a stern warning: if you take him, you must protect him. They choose twelve leaders. They pledge loyalty. And just as Quraysh fo...

Mar 01, 20269 min

Life of the Final Messenger #11 The Night of Ascension

In Episode 11 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we witness one of the most extraordinary miracles in Islamic history — Al-Isrāʾ wal-Miʿrāj, the Night Journey and Ascension. After the Year of Sorrow, marked by the loss of Khadijah (RA) and Abu Talib, and the painful rejection in Ta’if, Allah honored His Messenger ﷺ with a journey unlike any other. From Makkah to Al-Quds on Al-Buraq, and then through the seven heavens, the Prophet ﷺ meets the earlier Prophets and is granted the greatest gift to th...

Feb 28, 20269 min

Life of The Final Messenger #10 The Conversion of Umar (RA)

In Episode 10 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we witness one of the greatest turning points in early Islamic history — the acceptance of Islam by ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb (RA). As persecution intensifies in Makkah and Muslims continue gathering secretly in Dār al-Arqam, ʿUmar sets out in anger intending to kill the Prophet ﷺ. But Allah had written a different destiny. When verses from Sūrah Ṭā-Hā are recited before him, his heart transforms. From enemy to defender, his Islam marks the moment Musli...

Feb 27, 202610 min

Life of The Final Messenger #09 The Migration to Abyssinia

In Episode 9 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, persecution in Makkah reaches a level where faith must seek refuge beyond its homeland. The Prophet ﷺ advises some companions to migrate to Abyssinia — a land ruled by the just king Al-Najashi. Leaving behind their homes, they cross the Red Sea in one of Islam’s earliest migrations. Quraysh react swiftly, sending ʿAmr ibn al-ʿĀṣ with gifts to bring them back. But in the royal court, Jaʿfar ibn Abī Ṭālib delivers a powerful testimony of Islam — movin...

Feb 26, 20269 min

Life Of The Final Messenger #08 The Message Goes Public

In Episode 8 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, the call to Islam moves from secrecy to public proclamation. With the command to proclaim openly, the Prophet ﷺ ascends Mount Ṣafā and calls his people — but the response is not belief, rather rejection led by Abu Lahab. Mockery rises, persecution begins, and the first sacrifices are made. The weak are tortured, yet their faith remains unshaken. Through it all, the Prophet ﷺ stands firm — protected by Abu Ṭālib and strengthened by divine reassurance...

Feb 25, 20269 min

Life Of The Final Messenger #07 The First People To Believe

In Episode 7 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we witness the first hearts that embraced Islam — not through force, but through faith. After revelation began, the message spread quietly among those closest to the Prophet ﷺ. At the forefront was Khadījah (RA), whose certainty never wavered. From the youth ʿAli ibn Abi Ṭālib, to the loyal Zayd ibn Ḥārithah, and the unwavering Abu Bakr al-Ṣiddīq — each acceptance of Islam marked the foundation of a growing Ummah. Secret gatherings began, tensions s...

Feb 24, 202610 min

Life of The Final Messenger #06 Iqra — When the Heavens Opened

In Episode 6 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, the silence ends and the heavens open. After years of reflection in the Cave of Ḥirā’, the night over Makkah would never be the same again. Jibrīl (AS) descends with a command that would transform humanity forever: “Iqra” — Read. The first revelation marks the beginning of Prophethood — a moment of awe, trembling, and divine destiny. As the Prophet ﷺ descends the mountain overwhelmed, Khadījah (RA) becomes the first to reassure and believe. Soon aft...

Feb 23, 202611 min
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