Double audio lecture CD set, over 120 mins. in total length.

This set of lectures were delivered in the form of short talks over five Fridays during the spring of 2001. Topics range from the Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wasallams profound effect on the Companions and their outstanding character; the importance of reforming the self and nurturing the heart; and the importance of correcting ones inner three faculties: knowledge [ilm], anger [ghadab], and desire [shahwa], upon which depends good character. The talks are primaraly based on the Ihya Ulum al-Din [Revival of the Religious Sciences] of Imam Ghazali and other traditional works. Titles of Lectures: 1. The Outstanding Character of the Companions. 2. Nurturing the Heart and Soul. 3. The Making of Good Character. 4. Reforming the Self. 5. Controlling the Desires.

Listen to an excerpt of a previous lecture by Shaykh Abdur Rahman ibn Yusuf below.

The following lecture, which was delivered in three parts during Ramadhan, focuses on the methods and etiquette of du’a. The talk was based on the Ihya Uloom al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences) by Imam Ghazali, may Allah be pleased with him.

Dua: Method and Etiquette Part 1 sound clip (Real Audio)

Dua: Method and Etiquette Part 2 sound clip (Real Audio)

Dua: Method and Etiquette Part 3 sound clip (Real Audio)

Tahajjud: Virtues and Excellence The following lecture, which was delivered in four parts during Ramadhan, focuses on the virtues and benefits of tahajjud [night-vigil prayer]. How to facilitate waking up and safeguard from being deprived of this beloved act of worship, and how to gain closeness to Allah as the pious predecessors did. The talk was based on the Ihya Uloom al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences) by Imam Ghazali, may Allah be pleased with him.

Tahajjud: Virtues and Excellence Part 1 sound clip (Real Audio)

Tahajjud: Virtues and Excellence Part 2 sound clip (Real Audio)

Tahajjud: Virtues and Excellence Part 3 sound clip (Real Audio)

Tahajjud: Virtues and Excellence Part 4 sound clip (Real Audio)

SHAYKH ABDURRAHMAN IBN YUSUF has studied in England, Syria, India and South Africa under many traditional scholars. He received numerous ijazahs from his teachers in various traditional Islamic sciences. He is currently an imam at a Masjid in California.