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Ismail Kamdar

Islamic Self-help was founded by Shaykh Ismail Kamdar in April 2015. It was established as a platform to help Muslims gain knowledge that can assist them in personal development through Self-Help arti... Read more

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The Prophet's (PBUH) Advice to Ibn Abbas (RA)

The Prophet's (PBUH) Advice to Ibn Abbas (RA)

This is an explanation of Hadith 19 of Imam An-Nawawi’s (RA) 40 Hadith.

4 May 2018

31mins

Ranked #2

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Protecting Our Hearts From Atheism

Protecting Our Hearts From Atheism

In this Jumah Khutbah, Shaykh Ismail discusses Islamic methods of protecting the heart and soul from the disease of Athe... Read more

14 Oct 2017

22mins

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Balancing Contentment and Ambition Part 1

Balancing Contentment and Ambition Part 1

In this episode of Living Islam, Sh Ismail Kamdar discusses the importance of balancing contentment and ambition.

17 Sep 2016

59mins

Ranked #4

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A Practical Guide To Tawakul - Jumah Khutbah

A Practical Guide To Tawakul - Jumah Khutbah

This Jumah Khutbah was delivered at Ridge Road Musalla in Durban, South Africa on 12 January 2018.

12 Jan 2018

37mins

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Balancing Deen & Dunya

Balancing Deen & Dunya

A Jumah Khutbah focused on lessons from the Golden Age of Islam, and the importance of balancing Deen & Dunya.

15 Mar 2019

18mins

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Usul al-Fiqh 6: Istihsan

Usul al-Fiqh 6: Istihsan

In this final lecture in the series on Usul al-Fiqh, Shaykh Ismail Kamdar discusses the Hanafi principle of Istihsan and... Read more

3 Dec 2019

1hr 15mins

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Lessons from life of Suhail Ibn Amr (RA)

Lessons from life of Suhail Ibn Amr (RA)

A Jumah Khutbah focused on lessons from the life of Suhail Ibn Amr (RA).

15 Mar 2019

21mins

Ranked #8

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Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz: Life & Lessons

Umar Ibn Abdul Aziz: Life & Lessons

Jumah Khutbah delivered at Ridge Road Musalla, Musgrave in Durban, South Africa on 17 August 2018. In this discussion, S... Read more

17 Aug 2018

31mins

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Why Do Scholars Differ?

Why Do Scholars Differ?

Jumah Lecture delivered at Ridge Raod Musalla in Durban, on 14th September 2018.

14 Sep 2018

32mins

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Names of Allah 4 - Al-Wahhab and Al-Kareem

Names of Allah 4 - Al-Wahhab and Al-Kareem

This is the fourth episode on the series of Allah’s beautiful names focusing on the names Al-Wahhab and Al-Kareem.

20 Sep 2016

57mins

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Goals of the Shariah

Goals of the Shariah

In this Jumah Khutbah, Sh Ismail discusses the reasons and wisdom for the revelation of Shariah, as well as the goals of... Read more

12 Oct 2018

32mins

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Names of Allah 2 - Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem

Names of Allah 2 - Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem

This is the second episode of the series on Allah’s beautiful names. This episode focuses on the names Ar-Rahman and Ar-... Read more

20 Sep 2016

43mins

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Preserving Family: A Goal Of The Shariah

Preserving Family: A Goal Of The Shariah

In this Jumah Khutbah, Shaykh Ismail discusses the goal of the Shariah: Preservation of Family and how to achieve it in ... Read more

16 Nov 2018

32mins

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Jumah Khutbah: Importance of the Quran

Jumah Khutbah: Importance of the Quran

Jumah Khutbah delivered at Westwood Mall Musalla in Durban, South Africa – August 2018

17 Aug 2018

22mins

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The Purpose of Ramadan

The Purpose of Ramadan

In this Jumah Lecture, Sh Ismail discusses the Maqaasid (Goals) of Ramadan and fasting.

4 May 2018

26mins

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Preparing for the Afterlife

Preparing for the Afterlife

In this episode of Living Islam, Sh Ismail Kamdar discusses the importance of preparing for the Afterlife.

17 Sep 2016

56mins

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Usul al-Fiqh 5: Urf (Local Culture)

Usul al-Fiqh 5: Urf (Local Culture)

This is the fifth lecture in the Usul al-Fiqh series covering the concept of Urf as a principle of Fiqh.

26 Nov 2019

1hr 26mins

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Spiritual Lessons From Surah Fatiha

Spiritual Lessons From Surah Fatiha

In this Jumah Khutbah, Sh Ismail discusses some spiritual lessons derived from Surah Al-Fatiha.

12 Oct 2018

25mins

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Building Confidence, Dealing with Setbacks and Criticisms - S3 Ep1

Building Confidence, Dealing with Setbacks and Criticisms - S3 Ep1

Muslim Life Hackers “… now we think to be humble we have to think low of yourself so guess what? If you think that y... Read more

25 Oct 2017

38mins

Ranked #20

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Sins of the Heart

Sins of the Heart

Jumah Lecture delivered at Westwood Mall Musalla in Durban, on 7th September 2018.

14 Sep 2018

19mins

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