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  • #9 Memorisation vs Reading | Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU

    #9 Memorisation vs Reading | Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU
    Jun 17 2026
    You may never look at memorisation the same way again. Why did the scholars value a single memorised line more than volumes of unread books? Have you ever realised that if you had memorised just a few lines of Quran each day, you could have completed the entire Quran years ago?

    And what is the type of knowledge that remains with you when every book is closed?

    In this episode of Ta'iyyah of Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble explores the forgotten power of memorisation, the danger of collecting knowledge without retaining it, and why many Muslims underestimate what they could achieve over time.

    You'll discover:
    • The shocking calculation that could change how you view Hifdh forever
    • Why memorisation often benefits a person more than endless reading
    • The difference between knowledge stored on shelves and knowledge carried in the heart
    • How the Salaf approached learning and preserving knowledge
    • Why gathering information is not the same as truly possessing it
    • The hidden treasure that can never be stolen from you

    A small daily effort. A lifetime of benefit.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction
    01:51 A Focused Recap
    16:45 The Treasury of Knowledge
    19:35 The Ease and Lightness of ‘Ilm
    30:21 The Status of Memorisation Among the Salaf

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    #AMAU #hafidh #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge
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    38 mins
  • Do You Want to Be a Scholar or a Student of Knowledge? | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU

    Do You Want to Be a Scholar or a Student of Knowledge? | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU
    Jun 15 2026
    The scholars of the past travelled for months to hear a single hadith. And they achieved what they wanted. Today, we have thousands of beneficial lessons at our fingertips. Yet we still struggle to remain consistent. What could be the reason?

    Maybe this video will answer that for you.

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    7 mins
  • NEW SERIES: Stories from the Golden Generations of Islam | #1 Bravery | Ust. Muhammad Tim Humble

    NEW SERIES: Stories from the Golden Generations of Islam | #1 Bravery | Ust. Muhammad Tim Humble
    Jun 12 2026
    This Ummah does not need to chase influencers, celebrities or superheroes that don't exist. It needs to follow the early Muslim men and women who changed the course of history: The Sahabah. The Tabi'un. The Atba' at-Tabi'in. The generations praised by the Prophet ﷺ himself.

    Their courage. Their sacrifices. Their worship. Their patience. Their wisdom. Their unwavering commitment to the truth.

    In this brand-new series, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble takes us through authentic and powerful stories from the greatest generations this Ummah has ever known, drawing out lessons that remain just as relevant today as they were over 1000 years ago.

    These are not stories told merely to entertain. They are stories that shape beliefs, build character, strengthen Iman, and teach us how Islam was understood and lived by those who received it from its purest source.

    In this opening episode, we explore one of the most remarkable qualities found throughout the lives of the Salaf: Bravery.

    Not the bravery of films, fiction, or fantasy. But the bravery of men who stood for the truth when others remained silent.

    Men who faced armies alone. Men who feared Allah more than they feared death. Stories that will make you rethink who your heroes are.

    Welcome to Stories from the Golden Generations.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction to the Series
    04:52 The Correct Attitude Towards the Sahabah
    10:03 Taking Lessons from the Golden Generations
    11:33 The Format of This Series
    12:38 Bravery
    19:15 When ‘Umar Ibn Al-Khattab Embraced Islam
    31:48 The Fearlessness of Az-Zubayr Ibn Al-‘Awwam
    38:53 Al-Awza'i’s Speech in the Face of Death
    52:20 How to Develop Bravery

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    #AMAU #sahaba #islamiclectures #islamicmotivation
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    57 mins
  • Calamities, Mental Struggles & Issues in Aqeedah | Q&A With Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU

    Calamities, Mental Struggles & Issues in Aqeedah | Q&A With Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU
    May 24 2026
    In this Q&A session, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble answers important questions many Muslims struggle with today, from calamities and trauma to Waswas, anger, seeking knowledge, interacting with scholars, and understanding the Manhaj of the Salaf.

    The discussion covers how believers deal with hardship differently, healing from painful experiences, overcoming mental struggles and intrusive doubts, building wisdom, improving character, and navigating sensitive issues in Aqeedah and relationships with balance and knowledge.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction
    02:50 Benefits from Week 10 of Ilm With AMAU (Attachment to Books)
    07:46 Completing Semester 0 & Arabic With AMAU
    12:06 Essential Books for Students of Knowledge
    21:56 Is Wisdom Learned or Gifted?
    24:26 Healing From Childhood Trauma
    29:41 Dealing With Waswas & Doubts
    34:42 Overcoming Anger & Bad Manners
    40:11 What Should Muslims Talk About?
    46:23 Women Interacting With Scholars
    52:36 What is Considered Complaining?
    53:28 What Takes Someone Out of the Salafi Manhaj?
    58:27 Being Friends With People of Bid’ah for Da’wah

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    BarakAllahu feekum.

    #AMAU #Islam #islamicknowledge #salafi #qna
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Shaytan Fooled 70 Worshippers, But Not Him | #8 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble #AMAU

    Shaytan Fooled 70 Worshippers, But Not Him | #8 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble #AMAU
    May 21 2026
    Many Muslims think that doing good deeds and staying engaged in worship is enough. But Shaytan has destroyed countless people through doubts, confusion, and false ideas they were never equipped to answer. This episode explores why Islamic knowledge is described as an unbreakable sword, a weapon that never misses, never becomes blunt, and exposes falsehood wherever it appears.

    Sheikh Muhammad Tim Humble explains the role of the scholar in defending Islam, dismantling misconceptions, refuting innovation, and protecting people from deception in an age flooded with confusion.

    You’ll also hear an interesting story of how Shaytan deceived 70 worshippers… and why one scholar was able to see straight through the trap.

    A powerful reminder that knowledge is not just something praiseworthy and recommended. It is a necessity and protection.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction
    01:19 Introducing and Examining the Verse
    05:19 How Knowledge Constitutes Striving in Allah's Cause
    07:04 The Scholar’s Role in Dismantling Falsehood
    11:09 Iblis’s Method of Misguiding Through Doubts
    14:43 Translation of the Eleventh Verse

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    BarakAllahu feekum.

    #AMAU #seekingknowledge #islamicknowledge #iblis #muslimscholar
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    16 mins
  • The Halal Hustle Trap | #7 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU

    The Halal Hustle Trap | #7 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU
    May 9 2026
    There is a lie that appears righteous on the surface but pulls you away from knowledge: “I’ll focus on money first, then serve Islam.”

    This idea sounds noble, but in reality, it can destroy your priorities.

    Think about this:
    Can you name wealthy people from 50 years ago? Now compare them to the scholars of Islam—those who died centuries ago. What is it that makes them remembered as if they are still present among us today?

    In this deep and thought-provoking lesson, the Ustadh continues the poem of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri, uncovering why knowledge leaves a legacy that wealth never can.

    Rethink your priorities before it’s too late.

    00:00 - Precap and Introduction
    03:12 - The Lifelong Benefits of Knowledge
    06:19 - Knowledge as a Source of Lasting Sadaqah
    12:43 - The Virtue of the Prophet ﷺ and the Sahabah
    15:51 - How Knowledge Lasts While Money Doesn’t
    24:24 - The Superiority of Knowledge Over Money

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    #AMAU #Islam #Dawah
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    31 mins
  • You Might Be Doing This Wrong! | Q&A With Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU

    You Might Be Doing This Wrong! | Q&A With Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble #AMAU
    May 1 2026
    Every Muslim trying to practise Islam, and every student of knowledge, reaches moments when things are not clear:
    - How do I know who to take knowledge from?
    - How do I stay sincere?
    - How do I balance studies, family life, work, and other responsibilities?
    - How do I avoid mistakes while trying to do good?

    Many of us carry questions like these, but often keep them to ourselves.

    In this Q&A session, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble answers a wide range of important questions connected to sincerity, worship, seeking knowledge, priorities, and remaining firm upon the right path.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 Introduction
    01:25 How do we keep routines without turning them into Bid'ah?
    04:30 As a mother with young children, how can I study Islam when I struggle to take notes?
    09:40 Can you explain the exam system for Ilm with AMAU?
    15:31 How do we reconcile the narrations about Riya and lengthening the prayer?
    19:58 When will the Riyad as-Saliheen study timetable be released?
    21:24 How can I balance seeking Ilm, Hifdh, Arabic, and university together?
    28:30 What does it mean to act upon knowledge and call others to it?
    37:51 Should we make specific Du'a or keep it general?
    42:08 Is it allowed to swear by saying, “By the Lord of so-and-so”?
    43:06 Should older missed fasts be made up before recent Ramadan fasts?
    44:18 If Riya enters Salah but the intention is corrected, is the prayer valid?
    45:22 How do I know I am taking knowledge from the right people?
    55:47 How can a teacher taking payment remain sincere, and is there a limit?

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Why So Many Muslims Are Confused Right Now | #6 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble #AMAU

    Why So Many Muslims Are Confused Right Now | #6 Ta'iyyah Abu Ishaq Al-Ilbiri | Ust. Tim Humble #AMAU
    Apr 25 2026
    There is a veil over your eyes. The problem is, it doesn't feel like one. In Episode 6, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble continues the explanation of the Ta'iyyah of Abu Ishaq al-Ilbiri, moving through verses that ask what Islamic knowledge actually does to a person, not just what it teaches them.

    A figure appears in this lesson who had no tribe, no name, nothing the world counts as standing. And yet the Khalifa came and sat at his feet.

    The answer, it turns out, was never about where you came from.

    The poet has something to say about what lifts the veil. You may find yourself wondering why you waited this long.

    Timestamps:
    00:00:00 - Precap and Introduction
    00:02:13 - The Correct Intention Behind Seeking Knowledge
    00:03:06 - The Nature of Obedience to the Scholars
    00:05:44 - How Knowledge Unveils Reality Before Your Eyes
    00:09:31 - Knowledge as the Guide When One Is Lost
    00:15:45 - The Honour Bestowed Through Knowledge

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    24 mins