Mufti Abu Layth Archive: wellbeing/character-and-virtueAnswers on wellbeing/character-and-virtue, newest recording first.https://muftiabulayth.org/feeds/topics/wellbeing-character-and-virtue.atom.xml2024-09-29T00:00:00ZMufti Abu Layth Archivepipeline/feeds.pySpread love, and take account of the damage our words have donehttps://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/2024-09-29T00:00:00Z2024-09-29T00:00:00ZSpread love, and take account of the damage our words have done
Mufti Abu Layth says this deen is one of love and hope, and everyone, himself included, must reckon with the harm their words may have done. Mufti Abu Layth says that all Muslims, himself included, have to take themselves to account for the damage their past words may have done.
Answer from 29 September 2024 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Deen of Hope NOT Hate - Mufti Tariq Masood | Mufti Abu Layth (at 20:58)
A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/
Watch on YouTube at 20:58: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMUrvU2c9YQ&t=1258s<p><b>Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth says this deen is one of love and hope, and everyone, himself included, must reckon with the harm their words may have done. Mufti Abu Layth says that all Muslims, himself included, have to take themselves to account for the damage their past words may have done.</p>
<p>Answer from 29 September 2024 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Deen of Hope NOT Hate - Mufti Tariq Masood | Mufti Abu Layth (at 20:58)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/">How should Muslims engage people with very different views of the religion?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMUrvU2c9YQ&t=1258s">Watch on YouTube at 20:58</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Open the segment</a></p>How did the Prophet balance gentleness and strength?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/oag-f3hxcdy/s/3/2023-05-09T00:00:00Z2023-05-09T00:00:00ZHow did the Prophet balance gentleness and strength?
Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet was tender, kissing his children, yet firm when safety demanded, riding out alone at night to check on a frightening sound. Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet combined compassion with firmness, being firm for the well-being of people and not in an intimidating way.
Answer from 9 May 2023 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Converts And The YouTube Dawah Scene | Mufti Abu Layth (at 10:04)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 10:04: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAG-F3hxCDY&t=604s<p><b>How did the Prophet balance gentleness and strength?</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet was tender, kissing his children, yet firm when safety demanded, riding out alone at night to check on a frightening sound. Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet combined compassion with firmness, being firm for the well-being of people and not in an intimidating way.</p>
<p>Answer from 9 May 2023 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Converts And The YouTube Dawah Scene | Mufti Abu Layth (at 10:04)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAG-F3hxCDY&t=604s">Watch on YouTube at 10:04</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/oag-f3hxcdy/s/3/">Open the segment</a></p>Was the Prophet harsh with people?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/oag-f3hxcdy/s/2/2023-05-09T00:00:00Z2023-05-09T00:00:00ZWas the Prophet harsh with people?
No: Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet was soft and attentive with people and came from mercy, unlike harsh dawah that puts others down. Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet did not come from intimidation but from mercy and compassion for the world.
Answer from 9 May 2023 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Converts And The YouTube Dawah Scene | Mufti Abu Layth (at 6:18)
A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/
Watch on YouTube at 6:18: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAG-F3hxCDY&t=378s<p><b>Was the Prophet harsh with people?</b></p>
<p>No: Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet was soft and attentive with people and came from mercy, unlike harsh dawah that puts others down. Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet did not come from intimidation but from mercy and compassion for the world.</p>
<p>Answer from 9 May 2023 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Converts And The YouTube Dawah Scene | Mufti Abu Layth (at 6:18)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/">How should Muslims engage people with very different views of the religion?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAG-F3hxCDY&t=378s">Watch on YouTube at 6:18</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/oag-f3hxcdy/s/2/">Open the segment</a></p>What should Muslims focus on in confusing times?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/mofs_0ugn4e/s/9/2023-02-22T00:00:00Z2023-02-22T00:00:00ZWhat should Muslims focus on in confusing times?
Mufti Abu Layth says the best thing is to focus on yourself and be an example of light, inviting and welcoming people rather than condemning them. Mufti Abu Layth says the best possible thing a person can do is focus on themselves and be an example of light.
Answer from 22 February 2023 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Muslim Scholars Allying With LGBTQ Community ? | Mufti Abu Layth (at 40:07)
A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/
Watch on YouTube at 40:43: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOfS_0uGn4E&t=2443s<p><b>What should Muslims focus on in confusing times?</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth says the best thing is to focus on yourself and be an example of light, inviting and welcoming people rather than condemning them. Mufti Abu Layth says the best possible thing a person can do is focus on themselves and be an example of light.</p>
<p>Answer from 22 February 2023 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Muslim Scholars Allying With LGBTQ Community ? | Mufti Abu Layth (at 40:07)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/">How should Muslims engage people with very different views of the religion?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOfS_0uGn4E&t=2443s">Watch on YouTube at 40:43</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/mofs_0ugn4e/s/9/">Open the segment</a></p>Is it my duty as a Muslim to preach to others?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/mofs_0ugn4e/s/8/2023-02-22T00:00:00Z2023-02-22T00:00:00ZIs it my duty as a Muslim to preach to others?
Mufti Abu Layth says Muslims have a duty to be an example, not a duty to preach; turning religion into preaching information makes people judgmental. Mufti Abu Layth says Muslims have a duty to be an example, not a duty to preach.
Answer from 22 February 2023 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Muslim Scholars Allying With LGBTQ Community ? | Mufti Abu Layth (at 37:42)
A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/
Watch on YouTube at 38:19: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOfS_0uGn4E&t=2299s<p><b>Is it my duty as a Muslim to preach to others?</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth says Muslims have a duty to be an example, not a duty to preach; turning religion into preaching information makes people judgmental. Mufti Abu Layth says Muslims have a duty to be an example, not a duty to preach.</p>
<p>Answer from 22 February 2023 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Muslim Scholars Allying With LGBTQ Community ? | Mufti Abu Layth (at 37:42)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/">How should Muslims engage people with very different views of the religion?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOfS_0uGn4E&t=2299s">Watch on YouTube at 38:19</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/mofs_0ugn4e/s/8/">Open the segment</a></p>Is worship or how I treat people the real sign of faith?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/dhkc0lo1e18/s/2/2022-12-16T00:00:00Z2022-12-16T00:00:00ZIs worship or how I treat people the real sign of faith?
Mufti Abu Layth says worship is a personal matter between you and God, while how you behave among people is the true measure of your iman. Mufti Abu Layth says that how you behave amongst people is your true sign of faith.
Answer from 16 December 2022 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Not Praying, The Bigger Sin? | Mufti Abu Layth (at 7:08)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 7:08: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhKc0LO1e18&t=428s<p><b>Is worship or how I treat people the real sign of faith?</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth says worship is a personal matter between you and God, while how you behave among people is the true measure of your iman. Mufti Abu Layth says that how you behave amongst people is your true sign of faith.</p>
<p>Answer from 16 December 2022 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Not Praying, The Bigger Sin? | Mufti Abu Layth (at 7:08)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhKc0LO1e18&t=428s">Watch on YouTube at 7:08</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/dhkc0lo1e18/s/2/">Open the segment</a></p>What did Abu Hanifa do about his neighbour who drank and sang at night?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/s-vm6mgbll8/s/10/2022-12-10T00:00:00Z2022-12-10T00:00:00ZWhat did Abu Hanifa do about his neighbour who drank and sang at night?
Rather than punishing his drunken, noisy neighbour, Abu Hanifa had him released from custody and asked whether he had let him go to waste, a kindness that transformed the man's life. Mufti Abu Layth draws from the story of Abu Hanifa's drunkard neighbour that doing kindness to people conquers their hearts.
Answer from 10 December 2022 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Imam Abu Hanifa | Mufti Abu Layth (at 45:49)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 45:49: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Vm6mgbLl8&t=2749s<p><b>What did Abu Hanifa do about his neighbour who drank and sang at night?</b></p>
<p>Rather than punishing his drunken, noisy neighbour, Abu Hanifa had him released from custody and asked whether he had let him go to waste, a kindness that transformed the man's life. Mufti Abu Layth draws from the story of Abu Hanifa's drunkard neighbour that doing kindness to people conquers their hearts.</p>
<p>Answer from 10 December 2022 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Imam Abu Hanifa | Mufti Abu Layth (at 45:49)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Vm6mgbLl8&t=2749s">Watch on YouTube at 45:49</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/s-vm6mgbll8/s/10/">Open the segment</a></p>How did Abu Hanifa die, and what was he known for among people?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/s-vm6mgbll8/s/9/2022-12-10T00:00:00Z2022-12-10T00:00:00ZHow did Abu Hanifa die, and what was he known for among people?
Abu Hanifa was imprisoned by the Abbasids for supporting an uprising from the Prophet's family and died, perhaps poisoned, in prison; he was loved above all for his compassion and generosity. Mufti Abu Layth says the feature that most made Abu Hanifa's legacy glow and won people's hearts was his compassion and generosity towards students, teachers and people in need.
Answer from 10 December 2022 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Imam Abu Hanifa | Mufti Abu Layth (at 41:54)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 41:54: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Vm6mgbLl8&t=2514s<p><b>How did Abu Hanifa die, and what was he known for among people?</b></p>
<p>Abu Hanifa was imprisoned by the Abbasids for supporting an uprising from the Prophet's family and died, perhaps poisoned, in prison; he was loved above all for his compassion and generosity. Mufti Abu Layth says the feature that most made Abu Hanifa's legacy glow and won people's hearts was his compassion and generosity towards students, teachers and people in need.</p>
<p>Answer from 10 December 2022 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Imam Abu Hanifa | Mufti Abu Layth (at 41:54)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-Vm6mgbLl8&t=2514s">Watch on YouTube at 41:54</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/s-vm6mgbll8/s/9/">Open the segment</a></p>Why does Mufti Abu Layth say he wronged Dawah Man?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/udmzrayygfi/s/1/2022-01-08T00:00:00Z2022-01-08T00:00:00ZWhy does Mufti Abu Layth say he wronged Dawah Man?
Mufti Abu Layth says he wronged Dawah Man by picking on him repeatedly although Dawah Man never publicly criticised him, breaking his own rule, and he wishes him well despite their differences.
Answer from 8 January 2022 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Dawahman I Have Wronged Him | Mufti Abu Layth (at 0:00)
A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/
Watch on YouTube at 0:00: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udmzRAYYgfI&t=0s<p><b>Why does Mufti Abu Layth say he wronged Dawah Man?</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth says he wronged Dawah Man by picking on him repeatedly although Dawah Man never publicly criticised him, breaking his own rule, and he wishes him well despite their differences.</p>
<p>Answer from 8 January 2022 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Dawahman I Have Wronged Him | Mufti Abu Layth (at 0:00)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/">How should Muslims engage people with very different views of the religion?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udmzRAYYgfI&t=0s">Watch on YouTube at 0:00</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/udmzrayygfi/s/1/">Open the segment</a></p>Should I debate Quranists?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/ht0qjv5om9o/s/3/2021-10-25T00:00:00Z2021-10-25T00:00:00ZShould I debate Quranists?
No: arguing never changes anyone's mind and only breeds hatred, so give your view if asked and see Quranists with compassion. He finds their case weaker than they think, since fiqh was built on the living tradition, not on hadith. Mufti Abu Layth says he does not think debates really yield results, since humiliating someone in an argument only makes them hate you more.
Answer from 25 October 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Should We Debate Quranists? | Mufti Abu Layth (at 7:07)
A more recent answer on hadith/quran-only-movement exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/
Watch on YouTube at 7:07: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht0qJv5Om9o&t=427s<p><b>Should I debate Quranists?</b></p>
<p>No: arguing never changes anyone's mind and only breeds hatred, so give your view if asked and see Quranists with compassion. He finds their case weaker than they think, since fiqh was built on the living tradition, not on hadith. Mufti Abu Layth says he does not think debates really yield results, since humiliating someone in an argument only makes them hate you more.</p>
<p>Answer from 25 October 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Should We Debate Quranists? | Mufti Abu Layth (at 7:07)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on hadith/quran-only-movement exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/">How should Muslims engage people with very different views of the religion?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ht0qJv5Om9o&t=427s">Watch on YouTube at 7:07</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/ht0qjv5om9o/s/3/">Open the segment</a></p>What is the most important thing to get right in life?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/8xuhmcz2n3u/s/28/2021-04-13T00:00:00Z2021-04-13T00:00:00ZWhat is the most important thing to get right in life?
Try never to be hurtful or hateful; Mufti Abu Layth says that validates your Islam as a human being, and that disliking what people do is not the same as hating them. Mufti Abu Layth says that living one's life trying never to be hurtful or hateful is what validates one's Islam as a human being, and that disliking what people do is different from hating them.
Answer from 13 April 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #210 | Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 1:46:01)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 1:46:01: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XuHMCz2N3U&t=6361s<p><b>What is the most important thing to get right in life?</b></p>
<p>Try never to be hurtful or hateful; Mufti Abu Layth says that validates your Islam as a human being, and that disliking what people do is not the same as hating them. Mufti Abu Layth says that living one's life trying never to be hurtful or hateful is what validates one's Islam as a human being, and that disliking what people do is different from hating them.</p>
<p>Answer from 13 April 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #210 | Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 1:46:01)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XuHMCz2N3U&t=6361s">Watch on YouTube at 1:46:01</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/8xuhmcz2n3u/s/28/">Open the segment</a></p>How often does Mufti Abu Layth change his views, and is that a weakness?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/zz85auzek5w/s/17/2021-04-06T00:00:00Z2021-04-06T00:00:00ZHow often does Mufti Abu Layth change his views, and is that a weakness?
Mufti Abu Layth changes his views when evidence is compelling and says developing one's opinions over life is a sign of intelligence, not weakness. He advises viewers to do the same. Mufti Abu Layth says that when compelling evidence comes he changes his view, that developing one's opinions over life is a hallmark of intelligence, and he advises everyone to investigate and do the same.
Answer from 6 April 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #209 | Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 1:35:40)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 1:35:40: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ85AUzeK5w&t=5740s<p><b>How often does Mufti Abu Layth change his views, and is that a weakness?</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth changes his views when evidence is compelling and says developing one's opinions over life is a sign of intelligence, not weakness. He advises viewers to do the same. Mufti Abu Layth says that when compelling evidence comes he changes his view, that developing one's opinions over life is a hallmark of intelligence, and he advises everyone to investigate and do the same.</p>
<p>Answer from 6 April 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #209 | Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 1:35:40)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZ85AUzeK5w&t=5740s">Watch on YouTube at 1:35:40</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/zz85auzek5w/s/17/">Open the segment</a></p>Does Islam teach us to show affection?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/--pntsar8ck/s/43/2021-02-16T00:00:00Z2021-02-16T00:00:00ZDoes Islam teach us to show affection?
There are countless hadith on showing compassion and affection, he says, but he cannot follow the question about Raja Dahir. Mufti Abu Layth says there are countless hadith about showing shafaqa, compassion and affection.
Answer from 16 February 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #202| Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 2:26:50)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 2:26:50: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--PntsaR8ck&t=8810s<p><b>Does Islam teach us to show affection?</b></p>
<p>There are countless hadith on showing compassion and affection, he says, but he cannot follow the question about Raja Dahir. Mufti Abu Layth says there are countless hadith about showing shafaqa, compassion and affection.</p>
<p>Answer from 16 February 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #202| Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 2:26:50)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--PntsaR8ck&t=8810s">Watch on YouTube at 2:26:50</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/--pntsar8ck/s/43/">Open the segment</a></p>Does joking and laughing a lot mean I lack high aspiration?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hv-blbvtr4m/s/9/2021-01-19T00:00:00Z2021-01-19T00:00:00ZDoes joking and laughing a lot mean I lack high aspiration?
Mufti Abu Layth rejects a preacher's claim that joking and laughing show low aspiration, calling laughter the very definition of happiness and joy.
Answer from 19 January 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #198 | Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 29:53)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 29:53: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv-BlBVTr4M&t=1793s<p><b>Does joking and laughing a lot mean I lack high aspiration?</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth rejects a preacher's claim that joking and laughing show low aspiration, calling laughter the very definition of happiness and joy.</p>
<p>Answer from 19 January 2021 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #198 | Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 29:53)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv-BlBVTr4M&t=1793s">Watch on YouTube at 29:53</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hv-blbvtr4m/s/9/">Open the segment</a></p>How do I stop hating people who hurt me?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/w6tqwuuumcg/s/25/2020-10-27T00:00:00Z2020-10-27T00:00:00ZHow do I stop hating people who hurt me?
Mufti Abu Layth advises keeping hatred to a minimum, of men or anyone, because hate is baggage that harms the person who carries it. Mufti Abu Layth says life will always be better with the least amount of hate one carries around.
Answer from 27 October 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #188 | Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 2:44:16)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 2:44:41: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6TqWuUumCg&t=9881s<p><b>How do I stop hating people who hurt me?</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth advises keeping hatred to a minimum, of men or anyone, because hate is baggage that harms the person who carries it. Mufti Abu Layth says life will always be better with the least amount of hate one carries around.</p>
<p>Answer from 27 October 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti #188 | Q&A Unscripted & Unrestricted! 😉 | Mufti Abu Layth (at 2:44:16)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6TqWuUumCg&t=9881s">Watch on YouTube at 2:44:41</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/w6tqwuuumcg/s/25/">Open the segment</a></p>Why does the Quran talk about something as small as the Prophet's dinner guests?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/a6h5lye4mn8/s/17/2020-07-14T00:00:00Z2020-07-14T00:00:00ZWhy does the Quran talk about something as small as the Prophet's dinner guests?
They are not trivial: the verse teaches that small transgressions like imposing on people matter, and such etiquettes build a healthy society. Mufti Abu Layth says the verse on the Prophet's dinner guests shows that micro-transgressions such as imposing on people are not to be disregarded, and that these etiquettes are building blocks of a healthy society.
Answer from 14 July 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti Abu Layth 173 (at 1:06:38)
A more recent answer on quran/tafsir exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/30/
Watch on YouTube at 1:06:38: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6H5lYE4MN8&t=3998s<p><b>Why does the Quran talk about something as small as the Prophet's dinner guests?</b></p>
<p>They are not trivial: the verse teaches that small transgressions like imposing on people matter, and such etiquettes build a healthy society. Mufti Abu Layth says the verse on the Prophet's dinner guests shows that micro-transgressions such as imposing on people are not to be disregarded, and that these etiquettes are building blocks of a healthy society.</p>
<p>Answer from 14 July 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Monday Nights with Mufti Abu Layth 173 (at 1:06:38)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on quran/tafsir exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/30/">Why are two of the daily prayers recited silently when 17:110 says not to be silent?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6H5lYE4MN8&t=3998s">Watch on YouTube at 1:06:38</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/a6h5lye4mn8/s/17/">Open the segment</a></p>Are people basically good, or is the system the problem?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/wce73zqci_i/s/19/2020-07-10T00:00:00Z2020-07-10T00:00:00ZAre people basically good, or is the system the problem?
Mufti Abu Layth sees goodness in people despite immorality; the guest says the problem is a system run by corporations, not individuals.
Answer from 10 July 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Shaykh Omar Baloch | Cynicism, Consumerism & the Catch 22 of Riba | Mindtrap with Mufti #30 (at 1:08:50)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 1:08:50: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCe73zqCi_I&t=4130s<p><b>Are people basically good, or is the system the problem?</b></p>
<p>Mufti Abu Layth sees goodness in people despite immorality; the guest says the problem is a system run by corporations, not individuals.</p>
<p>Answer from 10 July 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Shaykh Omar Baloch | Cynicism, Consumerism & the Catch 22 of Riba | Mindtrap with Mufti #30 (at 1:08:50)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCe73zqCi_I&t=4130s">Watch on YouTube at 1:08:50</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/wce73zqci_i/s/19/">Open the segment</a></p>Why are people angry at a hijabi influencer who removed her hijab if it is her choice?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/qdiqiwiz1my/s/2/2020-07-02T00:00:00Z2020-07-02T00:00:00ZWhy are people angry at a hijabi influencer who removed her hijab if it is her choice?
The problem is not the hijab but duplicity: Mufti Abu Layth says building fame and income on a religious image one does not believe in is a double life that inevitably collapses, and he advises against living fake lifestyles. Mufti Abu Layth holds that the problem is not removing the hijab but presenting a religious image one does not believe in to gain money or status, and that such a double life inevitably collapses.
Answer from 2 July 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Amena Khan (Pearl Daisy) Removes Hijab | Mufti Abu Layth (at 2:37)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 2:37: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdIQiwiz1mY&t=157s<p><b>Why are people angry at a hijabi influencer who removed her hijab if it is her choice?</b></p>
<p>The problem is not the hijab but duplicity: Mufti Abu Layth says building fame and income on a religious image one does not believe in is a double life that inevitably collapses, and he advises against living fake lifestyles. Mufti Abu Layth holds that the problem is not removing the hijab but presenting a religious image one does not believe in to gain money or status, and that such a double life inevitably collapses.</p>
<p>Answer from 2 July 2020 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Amena Khan (Pearl Daisy) Removes Hijab | Mufti Abu Layth (at 2:37)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdIQiwiz1mY&t=157s">Watch on YouTube at 2:37</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/qdiqiwiz1my/s/2/">Open the segment</a></p>How should Muslims respond to ex-Muslims who hate God?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/c9vke9rpq9o/s/6/2019-09-19T00:00:00Z2019-09-19T00:00:00ZHow should Muslims respond to ex-Muslims who hate God?
Meet hatred with love: hating God does not harm God, so there is no need to abuse such people. Many ex-Muslims are hurting, and Muslims can stay their friends. Mufti Abu Layth says that if someone hates God, Muslims need not attack or abuse them but can extend a hand of humanity and remain friends.
Answer from 19 September 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: A reply to Asadulah Al-Andalusi on the age of Aisha (r) | Mufti Abu Layth (at 19:20)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 19:20: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9vke9Rpq9o&t=1160s<p><b>How should Muslims respond to ex-Muslims who hate God?</b></p>
<p>Meet hatred with love: hating God does not harm God, so there is no need to abuse such people. Many ex-Muslims are hurting, and Muslims can stay their friends. Mufti Abu Layth says that if someone hates God, Muslims need not attack or abuse them but can extend a hand of humanity and remain friends.</p>
<p>Answer from 19 September 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: A reply to Asadulah Al-Andalusi on the age of Aisha (r) | Mufti Abu Layth (at 19:20)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9vke9Rpq9o&t=1160s">Watch on YouTube at 19:20</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/c9vke9rpq9o/s/6/">Open the segment</a></p>Can people be moral without religion?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/j6pxwgpnwd0/s/4/2019-08-04T00:00:00Z2019-08-04T00:00:00ZCan people be moral without religion?
Yes: humans know that killing is wrong without scripture, which came to reinforce it, and secular European societies have reached ethics without God. He strongly disagrees with deriding that. Mufti Abu Layth says human beings knew killing was wrong without scripture, and the commandment came only to reinforce it.
Answer from 4 August 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Thoughts on Muhammad Hijab's talk on Liberalism & Islam | Mufti Abu Layth (at 19:02)
A more recent answer on belief/reason-and-revelation exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/27/
Watch on YouTube at 19:02: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6pXWGpnWd0&t=1142s<p><b>Can people be moral without religion?</b></p>
<p>Yes: humans know that killing is wrong without scripture, which came to reinforce it, and secular European societies have reached ethics without God. He strongly disagrees with deriding that. Mufti Abu Layth says human beings knew killing was wrong without scripture, and the commandment came only to reinforce it.</p>
<p>Answer from 4 August 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Thoughts on Muhammad Hijab's talk on Liberalism & Islam | Mufti Abu Layth (at 19:02)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on belief/reason-and-revelation exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/27/">Why did Mufti Abu Layth bring up 3:188 against the Quran-only position?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6pXWGpnWd0&t=1142s">Watch on YouTube at 19:02</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/j6pxwgpnwd0/s/4/">Open the segment</a></p>How should Muslims respond to an ex-Muslim who criticises the Quran?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/t-x4lyns2ve/s/2/2019-07-25T00:00:00Z2019-07-25T00:00:00ZHow should Muslims respond to an ex-Muslim who criticises the Quran?
Attack the argument, not the person: Mufti Abu Layth says a genuine seeker deserves respect, that the claim itself is false, and that Muslims who call the Prophet a mercy to the world must show it in how they respond. Mufti Abu Layth holds that people who are genuine in their search should be left to search wherever it takes them, and that Muslims should not attack an ex-Muslim critic as a person.
Answer from 25 July 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: A Reply to Abdullah Sameer's Allegation: The Quran Teaches Paedophilia | Mufti Abu Layth (at 5:07)
A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/
Watch on YouTube at 5:07: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-X4Lyns2vE&t=307s<p><b>How should Muslims respond to an ex-Muslim who criticises the Quran?</b></p>
<p>Attack the argument, not the person: Mufti Abu Layth says a genuine seeker deserves respect, that the claim itself is false, and that Muslims who call the Prophet a mercy to the world must show it in how they respond. Mufti Abu Layth holds that people who are genuine in their search should be left to search wherever it takes them, and that Muslims should not attack an ex-Muslim critic as a person.</p>
<p>Answer from 25 July 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: A Reply to Abdullah Sameer's Allegation: The Quran Teaches Paedophilia | Mufti Abu Layth (at 5:07)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/">How should Muslims engage people with very different views of the religion?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-X4Lyns2vE&t=307s">Watch on YouTube at 5:07</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/t-x4lyns2ve/s/2/">Open the segment</a></p>Is my prayer valid if I pray in a bikini or swimwear?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/gv69xfzfuek/s/1/2019-03-04T00:00:00Z2019-03-04T00:00:00ZIs my prayer valid if I pray in a bikini or swimwear?
On the Maliki view of Qadi Isma'il, which he finds strong, her prayer would have been valid, since covering is an obligation separate from salah; it is still not something he recommends. Either way nobody has the right to attack her. Mufti Abu Layth says he personally feels Qadi Isma'il and the Malikis have a strong point in holding that covering oneself in salah is a separate obligation, not a condition of the prayer.
Answer from 4 March 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Can Women Pray in Bikinis? -Mufti Abu Layth (at 0:00)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 0:38: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV69XFzFuEk&t=38s<p><b>Is my prayer valid if I pray in a bikini or swimwear?</b></p>
<p>On the Maliki view of Qadi Isma'il, which he finds strong, her prayer would have been valid, since covering is an obligation separate from salah; it is still not something he recommends. Either way nobody has the right to attack her. Mufti Abu Layth says he personally feels Qadi Isma'il and the Malikis have a strong point in holding that covering oneself in salah is a separate obligation, not a condition of the prayer.</p>
<p>Answer from 4 March 2019 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Can Women Pray in Bikinis? -Mufti Abu Layth (at 0:00)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV69XFzFuEk&t=38s">Watch on YouTube at 0:38</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/gv69xfzfuek/s/1/">Open the segment</a></p>Was Hijab right to show David Wood no respect in the debate?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/gyrfzzzca8g/s/8/2018-12-24T00:00:00Z2018-12-24T00:00:00ZWas Hijab right to show David Wood no respect in the debate?
Hijab's aggressive, loud and condescending manner, which he justified by Wood's record of bigotry, was used by non-Muslim commenters as ammunition and made Muslims look rowdy, while Wood stayed composed. Mufti Abu Layth sees it as damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Answer from 24 December 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: On the David Wood and Muhammad Hijab Debate: Reflections & Review -Mufti Abu Layth (at 21:22)
A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists (18 October 2025): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/
Watch on YouTube at 21:22: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyRfZZZcA8g&t=1282s<p><b>Was Hijab right to show David Wood no respect in the debate?</b></p>
<p>Hijab's aggressive, loud and condescending manner, which he justified by Wood's record of bigotry, was used by non-Muslim commenters as ammunition and made Muslims look rowdy, while Wood stayed composed. Mufti Abu Layth sees it as damned if you do, damned if you don't.</p>
<p>Answer from 24 December 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: On the David Wood and Muhammad Hijab Debate: Reflections & Review -Mufti Abu Layth (at 21:22)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on society/dawah-and-debate-culture exists</b> (18 October 2025): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/onzjd7xmdhe/s/32/">How should Muslims engage people with very different views of the religion?</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyRfZZZcA8g&t=1282s">Watch on YouTube at 21:22</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/gyrfzzzca8g/s/8/">Open the segment</a></p>Can people with very different religious views still talk with respect?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/zn1-wlbys2i/s/2/2018-04-20T00:00:00Z2018-04-20T00:00:00ZCan people with very different religious views still talk with respect?
People who disagree on many things can still sit together, talk with respect and enjoy each other's company, and Mufti Abu Layth says this is the conduct Muslims need to return to, in line with the Prophet's great character. Mufti Abu Layth says that people holding very different positions can and should sit together, talk with respect and enjoy each other's company, and that this is the conduct Muslims need to return to, in keeping with the Prophet's great character.
Answer from 20 April 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Imam Abu Hanifa was deemed a heretic/deviant by his contemporaries - Mufti Abu Layth al-Maliki (at 3:57)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 3:57: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN1-WlBys2I&t=237s<p><b>Can people with very different religious views still talk with respect?</b></p>
<p>People who disagree on many things can still sit together, talk with respect and enjoy each other's company, and Mufti Abu Layth says this is the conduct Muslims need to return to, in line with the Prophet's great character. Mufti Abu Layth says that people holding very different positions can and should sit together, talk with respect and enjoy each other's company, and that this is the conduct Muslims need to return to, in keeping with the Prophet's great character.</p>
<p>Answer from 20 April 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Imam Abu Hanifa was deemed a heretic/deviant by his contemporaries - Mufti Abu Layth al-Maliki (at 3:57)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN1-WlBys2I&t=237s">Watch on YouTube at 3:57</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/zn1-wlbys2i/s/2/">Open the segment</a></p>Rashid Rida at Deoband: how scholars disagree with adabhttps://muftiabulayth.org/r/nhzyu3bkbwe/s/29/2018-03-13T00:00:00Z2018-03-13T00:00:00ZRashid Rida at Deoband: how scholars disagree with adab
Rida and Kashmiri held opposite views on the return of Jesus yet honoured each other at Deoband; Mufti Abu Layth says this is how scholars should disagree.
Answer from 13 March 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: PRELUDE: Why There Is NO 2nd Coming Of Jesus (as) In Islam- Mufti Abu Layth (at 1:50:28)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 1:50:28: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHzYu3BKBWE&t=6628s<p><b>Rashid Rida at Deoband: how scholars disagree with adab</b></p>
<p>Rida and Kashmiri held opposite views on the return of Jesus yet honoured each other at Deoband; Mufti Abu Layth says this is how scholars should disagree.</p>
<p>Answer from 13 March 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: PRELUDE: Why There Is NO 2nd Coming Of Jesus (as) In Islam- Mufti Abu Layth (at 1:50:28)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHzYu3BKBWE&t=6628s">Watch on YouTube at 1:50:28</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/nhzyu3bkbwe/s/29/">Open the segment</a></p>Give glad tidings, make things easy: the hadith behind his approach; do not intimidatehttps://muftiabulayth.org/r/nhzyu3bkbwe/s/27/2018-03-13T00:00:00Z2018-03-13T00:00:00ZGive glad tidings, make things easy: the hadith behind his approach; do not intimidate
The Prophet's instruction to give glad tidings and make things easy is the pillar of Mufti Abu Layth's approach; intimidating people into beliefs contradicts it, and learning Islam for oneself is what kept him in it. Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet's instruction to give glad tidings and make things easy is the pillar of his understanding of Islam, and that intimidating people into beliefs contradicts the Prophet's way and Imam Malik's.
Answer from 13 March 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: PRELUDE: Why There Is NO 2nd Coming Of Jesus (as) In Islam- Mufti Abu Layth (at 1:43:54)
A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists (29 September 2024): https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/
Watch on YouTube at 1:43:54: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHzYu3BKBWE&t=6234s<p><b>Give glad tidings, make things easy: the hadith behind his approach; do not intimidate</b></p>
<p>The Prophet's instruction to give glad tidings and make things easy is the pillar of Mufti Abu Layth's approach; intimidating people into beliefs contradicts it, and learning Islam for oneself is what kept him in it. Mufti Abu Layth says the Prophet's instruction to give glad tidings and make things easy is the pillar of his understanding of Islam, and that intimidating people into beliefs contradicts the Prophet's way and Imam Malik's.</p>
<p>Answer from 13 March 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: PRELUDE: Why There Is NO 2nd Coming Of Jesus (as) In Islam- Mufti Abu Layth (at 1:43:54)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHzYu3BKBWE&t=6234s">Watch on YouTube at 1:43:54</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/nhzyu3bkbwe/s/27/">Open the segment</a></p>We are all seeking the truth: disagree without takfirhttps://muftiabulayth.org/r/nhzyu3bkbwe/s/8/2018-03-13T00:00:00Z2018-03-13T00:00:00ZWe are all seeking the truth: disagree without takfir
Muslims should be able to disagree about Islam without insults or takfir, since everyone is seeking the truth. Mufti Abu Layth says Muslims who disagree on interpretation should treat each other gently as fellow seekers of the truth, without labels or takfir.
Answer from 13 March 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: PRELUDE: Why There Is NO 2nd Coming Of Jesus (as) In Islam- Mufti Abu Layth (at 29:23)
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Watch on YouTube at 29:23: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHzYu3BKBWE&t=1763s<p><b>We are all seeking the truth: disagree without takfir</b></p>
<p>Muslims should be able to disagree about Islam without insults or takfir, since everyone is seeking the truth. Mufti Abu Layth says Muslims who disagree on interpretation should treat each other gently as fellow seekers of the truth, without labels or takfir.</p>
<p>Answer from 13 March 2018 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: PRELUDE: Why There Is NO 2nd Coming Of Jesus (as) In Islam- Mufti Abu Layth (at 29:23)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHzYu3BKBWE&t=1763s">Watch on YouTube at 29:23</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/nhzyu3bkbwe/s/8/">Open the segment</a></p>Is cyberbullying and attacking someone's honour haram in Islam?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/6_dmojl-_bi/s/13/2017-09-29T00:00:00Z2017-09-29T00:00:00ZIs cyberbullying and attacking someone's honour haram in Islam?
Harming the honour of a Muslim is graver than destroying the Kaaba, Mufti Abu Layth says citing a hadith, and bullying, cyberbullying and maligning people are haram. A crime goes to the authorities; a haram act is for God alone to judge. Mufti Abu Layth holds that harming the honour of a Muslim is graver than destroying the Kaaba, as the hadith he cites says, and that bullying, cyberbullying and maligning people's character are haram.
Answer from 29 September 2017 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Propaganda against Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan - Mufti Abu Layth (at 40:31)
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Watch on YouTube at 40:31: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_dmOJl-_bI&t=2431s<p><b>Is cyberbullying and attacking someone's honour haram in Islam?</b></p>
<p>Harming the honour of a Muslim is graver than destroying the Kaaba, Mufti Abu Layth says citing a hadith, and bullying, cyberbullying and maligning people are haram. A crime goes to the authorities; a haram act is for God alone to judge. Mufti Abu Layth holds that harming the honour of a Muslim is graver than destroying the Kaaba, as the hadith he cites says, and that bullying, cyberbullying and maligning people's character are haram.</p>
<p>Answer from 29 September 2017 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Propaganda against Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan - Mufti Abu Layth (at 40:31)</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_dmOJl-_bI&t=2431s">Watch on YouTube at 40:31</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/6_dmojl-_bi/s/13/">Open the segment</a></p>How can I help someone stop drinking without pushing them away?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/qbvwbhoizw4/s/10/2016-12-21T00:00:00Z2016-12-21T00:00:00ZHow can I help someone stop drinking without pushing them away?
Drinking is unacceptable, but like any addiction it needs wisdom: offer an alternative and help with the person's problems, as Abu Hanifa did with his drinking neighbour. Mufti Abu Layth says that with someone who drinks there has to be wisdom and encouragement to good, giving them an alternative rather than only telling them to stop.
Answer from 21 December 2016 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Islam in the 21st Century | Mufti Abu Layth | Ha Meem Foundation (at 1:02:22)
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Watch on YouTube at 1:03:05: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBvWBHOIzW4&t=3785s<p><b>How can I help someone stop drinking without pushing them away?</b></p>
<p>Drinking is unacceptable, but like any addiction it needs wisdom: offer an alternative and help with the person's problems, as Abu Hanifa did with his drinking neighbour. Mufti Abu Layth says that with someone who drinks there has to be wisdom and encouragement to good, giving them an alternative rather than only telling them to stop.</p>
<p>Answer from 21 December 2016 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Islam in the 21st Century | Mufti Abu Layth | Ha Meem Foundation (at 1:02:22)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBvWBHOIzW4&t=3785s">Watch on YouTube at 1:03:05</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/qbvwbhoizw4/s/10/">Open the segment</a></p>What is the reward of sitting in a gathering of remembrance?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/qbvwbhoizw4/s/2/2016-12-21T00:00:00Z2016-12-21T00:00:00ZWhat is the reward of sitting in a gathering of remembrance?
Gatherings for remembering Allah bring tranquillity, mercy and forgiveness, even for someone who only happened to sit with them.
Answer from 21 December 2016 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Islam in the 21st Century | Mufti Abu Layth | Ha Meem Foundation (at 3:57)
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Watch on YouTube at 3:57: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBvWBHOIzW4&t=237s<p><b>What is the reward of sitting in a gathering of remembrance?</b></p>
<p>Gatherings for remembering Allah bring tranquillity, mercy and forgiveness, even for someone who only happened to sit with them.</p>
<p>Answer from 21 December 2016 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Islam in the 21st Century | Mufti Abu Layth | Ha Meem Foundation (at 3:57)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBvWBHOIzW4&t=237s">Watch on YouTube at 3:57</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/qbvwbhoizw4/s/2/">Open the segment</a></p>How did Abu Hanifa deal with his drunkard neighbour?https://muftiabulayth.org/r/rnwtawhpx3a/s/1/2015-03-07T00:00:00Z2015-03-07T00:00:00ZHow did Abu Hanifa deal with his drunkard neighbour?
Abu Hanifa never rebuked his drinking neighbour but bailed him out of jail and asked whether they had let him go to waste, and the man changed his life. Good character carries a message further than one can imagine. Mufti Abu Layth says that good character carries a message further than one can imagine, as Abu Hanifa's gesture towards his drunkard neighbour shows.
Answer from 7 March 2015 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors
Kind: general teaching
Recording: Imam Abu Hanifa and The Young Drunkard | Mufti Abu Layth (at 0:01)
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Watch on YouTube at 0:01: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNWtaWHPx3A&t=1s<p><b>How did Abu Hanifa deal with his drunkard neighbour?</b></p>
<p>Abu Hanifa never rebuked his drinking neighbour but bailed him out of jail and asked whether they had let him go to waste, and the man changed his life. Good character carries a message further than one can imagine. Mufti Abu Layth says that good character carries a message further than one can imagine, as Abu Hanifa's gesture towards his drunkard neighbour shows.</p>
<p>Answer from 7 March 2015 · auto-transcribed, may contain errors</p>
<p>Kind: general teaching</p>
<p>Recording: Imam Abu Hanifa and The Young Drunkard | Mufti Abu Layth (at 0:01)</p>
<p><b>A more recent answer on wellbeing/character-and-virtue exists</b> (29 September 2024): <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/hmurvu2c9yq/s/5/">Spread love, and take account of the damage our words have done</a></p>
<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNWtaWHPx3A&t=1s">Watch on YouTube at 0:01</a> · <a href="https://muftiabulayth.org/r/rnwtawhpx3a/s/1/">Open the segment</a></p>