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Belal Assaad
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Sheikh Belal Assaad holds a Degree in Shari’ah and Da’wah from the ‘Ad-Da’Wah Wal-Irshad University Institute’, Tripoli, Lebanon 1995.
He continued his studies in Biomedical Science at Victoria University (VU), followed by a postgraduate degree in Teaching Science and Student Welfare & Well-being’ also from Victoria University (VU). He also competed a second postgraduate degree in Migration Law and Practice from the Australian National University (ANU).
Sheikh Belal is a registered Minister of Religion (title: Imam) and Marriage Celebrant with the Australian Federation of Islamic Council and the Australian Governor General’s Office.
He has been in the field of Da’wah delivering regular khutbas and a public speaker locally and abroad for the past 26 years. He is internationally known and is invited to guest speak and lecture regularly through various organisations internationally and nationally as much as his time permits. Sheikh Belal was born in Melbourne Australia, and currently resides there.
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Rejecting Hadith and the hidden wound behind Quran-Only ideology
Yesterday00:42:05Tap to summarizeIn this video, we explore why Muslim youth are drawn to hadith rejection and Qur'an only ideologies, tracing the pattern back to broken hearts and harsh treatment within religious communities, before turning to examples from the Prophet's ﷺ life that model compassion over harshness, and laying out why the sunnah is essential to properly understanding and practicing Islam.
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How to build harmonious relationships
1w ago00:27:58Tap to summarizeIn this podcast, we discuss a framework for building harmonious families through Islamic teachings, psychology and empathy.
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The Woman Who Sparked a Divine Law: Khawla bint Tha'labah (RA)
2w ago00:58:09Tap to summarizeThis lecture explores the story of Khawla bint Tha'labah (RA), whose plea against her husband's use of Zihar (a pre-Islamic practice of declaring a wife like one's mother to abandon her) led to the revelation of Surah Al-Mujadila, establishing divine laws protecting women's rights and prohibiting such abusive, exclusionary language.
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Salman al-Farisi - The Son of Islam
3w ago00:56:48Tap to summarizeWe follow the remarkable journey of Salman al-Farisi as he sacrifices comfort, status, and freedom in his relentless search for the truth, ultimately finding Islam and becoming one of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ closest companions.
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Holding Onto Your Deen Through Islamophobia
4w ago01:11:22Tap to summarizeIn this lecture, we explore how to remain steadfast when faith is mocked, understanding why believers face ridicule, how the Quran reframes these trials, and how to respond with dignity, patience, and unwavering trust in Allah.
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Boonaa Mohammed x Sh. Belal Assaad
Jul 1200:27:58Tap to summarizeIn this video, I sat with my dear brother Boonaa Mohammed to share some of my lifelong journey with the Quran and how it became my greatest source of guidance, comfort and healing through both life's joys and its deepest trials.
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The Name That Brings Peace - As-Salaam (The Source of Peace)
Jul 500:30:06Tap to summarizeWe explore Allah's beautiful name, Al-Salaam, and learn how turning to Him brings true peace in a world filled with fear, anxiety, and uncertainty.
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Your cure for low self-esteem - Al 'Aziz (The Honourable)
Jun 2800:53:11Tap to summarizeIn this lecture, we explore the beautiful name of Allah, Al-Aziz, and learn how true honor, dignity and strength come from Allah alone, enabling believers to build self-esteem with humility while avoiding pride and arrogance.
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Ash-Shakur (The Most Appreciative)
Jun 2100:45:30Tap to summarizeIn this video, we explore the name of Allah, Ash-Shakur (The Most Appreciative), and how Allah rewards even the smallest sincere deeds, intentions, and acts of restraint while teaching us the importance of gratitude, sincerity, and preserving our good deeds.
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Your Rizq is written - Ar-Razzaq (The Provider)
Jun 1401:11:38Tap to summarizeIn this lecture, we explore Allah's beautiful name Al-Razzaq (The Provider), learning that true sustenance goes beyond wealth and that contentment comes through trusting Allah's wisdom in all forms of provision.
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