Zahir Mahmood
This erudite scholar was born in England and has gained licenses to teach (ijaazas) in many Islamic sciences including Qur'an, Jurisprudence (Fiqh) and Traditions (Hadith) of The Prophet (SAW) from various Shyukh.
Following the completion of his secular studies at the age of 16, he enrolled at Dar al-Uloom al-Arabiyya al-Islamiyya, Bury (a satellite college to al- Azhar University), where he initiated his studies of the Alimiya course. Thereafter, he studied 3 years in the presitigious seat of learning al-Jamia al- Islamiyya Karachi, Pakistan.
Gaza Through Our Eyes
Shaykh Zahir details the epic Viva Palestina journey from Britain to Gaza. He describes the highs, lows, ebbs and flows of the journey, the immense love and emotion displayed by the general public and the obstacles created by some of the world’s most notorious police states. The lecture ends with an emotional description of the suffering of the Gazans, witnessed first hand by the members of the convoy.
The Life of Salahudeen Ayyubi
By Sheikh Zahir Mahmood. The Worshipper, The Warrior, The Conqueror, The Legend Salahudeen al-Ayyubi, celebrated by the muslims as the liberator or al-Quds and equally revered by the west for his compassion and bravery. The CD lecture details the heroic life and efforts of this warrior and ascetic, may Allaah have mercy upon him.
Dawn of A New Superpower
Shaykh Zahir explains in detail the encounter of the companion of the Prophet (peace be upon him), Rabi b. Amir and the second in command of the Superpower of the day, Rustum. A riveting encounter which led to the battle of al-Qadsiya. The defining battle between the Muslims and the Persian Superpower.
The Martyrdom of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab
Shaykh Zahir details the events leading up to the martyrdom of the second Caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA).
Abdullah Ibn Zubayr The Seventh Caliph
Abdullah ibn Zubayr, the Grandson of Abu Bakr, nephew of Aisha, son of Zubayr ibn Al-Awwam, one of the ten guaranteed Jannah and Asma (known as the one with the two waist belts). Sahaaba (may Allah be pleased with them) would say three things; no one disputed regarding Abdullah ibn Zubayr "His bravery, eloquence and worship". He was the first child to be born in Medina; upon nobody's birth were the Sahaaba as happy as upon the birth of Abdullah ibn Zubayr. The Seventh Caliph, his final discussion with his mother is one of the most touching that history has ever captured. It exemplifies the bravery of mother and child.
Martydom of Uthman ibn Affan
A moving account of the martyrdom of Sayyiduna Uthman Ibn Affan radiyallahu anhu.
The Martydom of Hussain - Karbala
A moving account of the Martyrdom of the Grandson of the Prophet sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam, Sayyiduna Hussain radiyallahu anhu.
Sa'd ibn Abbi Waqaas - Knight of Islam
An account of the life of the Great Companion Sa'd Ibn Abi Waqqas radiyallahu anhu.
Al-Quran a Timless Guide
In this time of firm (tribulation), Shaykh Zahir rakes a journey through the past stories detailed in al-Qu'an the final Revelation, to extract Allah's guidance for the modern day. Among these stories is the account of Musa's (peace and blessings be upon him) dealings with Pharaoh and considers the cunning tactics of Shairan along the way.
European Depictions of The Prophet (saw) A Historical Account
Shaykh Zahir explains the rights of the Prophet peace be upon him over the believers, and the love that his Companions exemplified for him. The Shaykh also illustrates how many of the most influential thinkers of Europe demonised and vilified the Prophet peace be upon him for over a thousand years. Thus the current caricatures printed in a number of European newspapers are reminiscent of an age old bigotry and enmity.
The Final Disaster
Shaykh Zahir explains the causes of natural disasters and how mans actions contribute to these disasters. The Shaykh further elaborates on the earthquake of the final hour and finally concludes that both of these earthquakes are considerably less significant than the ultimate disaster.