
Hosted by Belal Assaad · EN
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.

In this video, we explore Allah’s beautiful name Al-Adl (The Most Just), examining the perfection of His justice, humanity’s accountability through free will, and how every deed and grievance will be fairly judged on the Day of Reckoning.

In this final episode of the Dhul Hijjah Series, we reflect on the final days of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, his Farewell Sermon, final advice to the Ummah, and the emotional moments leading to his passing.

In this episode, we reflect on the powerful story of Prophet Ibrahim’s greatest trial, uncovering the meaning of patience, submission, sacrifice, and unwavering trust in Allah.

In this episode, we recount the story of Hajar, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim, whose unwavering faith and reliance on Allah in the barren desert led to the miracle of Zamzam, the settlement of Makkah, and the Hajj ritual of walking between Safa and Marwa.

In this video, we explore the origins of Hajj through the story of Prophet Ibrahim, Hajar, and Ismail, including the miracle of Zamzam, the building of the Kaaba, and the powerful message of unity, equality, and devotion in Islam.

In this video, we explore the virtues and significance of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah.

In this lecture, we explore Allah’s beautiful name Al-Wadud (The Most Loving) and how gaining Allah’s special love requires sincerity, gratitude, worship, and striving to draw closer to Him.

In this lecture, we explore the name of Allah, Al-Quddus, explaining His perfection and transcendence above all imperfections, human attributes, and creation, and how living by this name requires purity in our actions, intentions, and earnings.

In this lecture, we affirm that Allah alone grants benefit and harm, and while we take necessary worldly means, we place our full trust in Him alone, avoiding superstition, magic, and fear of created beings.

In this lecture, we explore the name of Allah Al-Mu’min, understanding how true security and inner peace come from connecting the heart to Allah, balancing hope and fear, and applying His guidance to navigate life’s fears and trials.