Al-Haydari Catalog

Ethics, Spirituality, and Society

Ethics and Moral Philosophy

The study of moral conduct, spiritual growth, piety, and virtues.

73 videos

41 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 10
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 10
The tenth lesson in Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari's series exploring ethical principles and moral teachings as presented in the Holy Qur'an.
19 May 2020
42 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 9
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 09
The ninth lesson in the lecture series examining the concepts and foundations of ethics within the Holy Qur'an.
18 May 2020
39 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 8
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 08
The eighth lecture in the series dedicated to the study of ethical philosophy and morality in the Holy Qur'an.
17 May 2020
39 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 7
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 07
The seventh lecture delivered by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari addressing ethical teachings and values in the Holy Qur'an.
16 May 2020
38 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 6
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 06
The sixth lecture in the series analyzing ethical concepts and moral development grounded in the Holy Qur'an.
14 May 2020
36 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 5
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 05
The fifth installment of the series examining moral philosophy and ethical conduct based on Qur'anic guidance.
13 May 2020
40 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 3
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 03
The third lecture by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari addressing the Qur'anic perspective on ethics and human morality.
11 May 2020
38 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 2
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 02
The second lecture in the series exploring the ethical framework and virtues emphasized in the Holy Qur'an.
10 May 2020
40 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 1
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 01
The introductory lecture in the series dedicated to studying ethical teachings and principles in the Holy Qur'an.
9 May 2020
49 min
Characteristics of the Righteous in the Holy Qur'an - Part 3
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (3)
The third part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari focusing on the characteristics and attributes of the righteous (al-muttaqin) as described in the Holy Qur'an.
30 Apr 2020
44 min
Characteristics of the Righteous in the Holy Qur'an - Part 1
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (1)
The first part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari focusing on the characteristics and attributes of the righteous (al-muttaqin) as described in the Holy Qur'an.
28 Apr 2020
46 min
Characteristics of the Hypocrites in the Holy Qur'an - Part 2
صفات المنافقین فی القرآن الکریم (2)
The second part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari focusing on the characteristics and attributes of the hypocrites (al-munafiqin) as described in the Holy Qur'an.
26 Apr 2020
8 min
Humanity Above All Else
الإنسانية فوق كل شيء
A short lecture discussing the primacy of human values and humanity above all other considerations in religious and social life.
25 Jun 2018
5 min
Religion is Morality
الدين هو الأخلاق
A short lecture highlighting the fundamental connection between religion and morality, emphasizing that the core of faith is ethical conduct.
18 Jun 2018
50 min
Jurisprudence of Women (67) - Is it Permissible to Lie and Slander Those Who Disagree with Us in Opinion?
فقه المرأة (67) - هل يجوز الكذب والبهتان على من يخالفنا في الرأي؟
Lesson 67 of the series, addressing the ethical and jurisprudential rulings regarding lying, slandering, and dealing with intellectual or theological opponents.
6 Feb 2018
3 min
Sayyid al-Haydari's Stance Toward Those Who Disagree with Him
موقف السيد الحيدري ممن يخالفه الرأي
A short clip explaining the speaker's personal and scholarly approach to intellectual disagreement and criticism.
24 Oct 2017
6 min
Cursing (La'n) Is the Discourse of the Inhabitants of Hell and Greeting (Salam) Is the Discourse of the Inhabitants of Paradise
(لعن) گفتمان دوزخیان و(سلام) گفتمان بهشتیان
This video contrasts the discourse of cursing with the discourse of greeting in Islamic ethics and social interaction.
16 Aug 2015
3 min
The Most Important Consequences of Dogmatism Regarding the Thoughts of Others
مهمترین پیامدهای جمود نسبت به افکار دیگران
This video analyzes the negative impacts of intellectual rigidity and dogmatism in dealing with diverse viewpoints.
4 Aug 2015
3 min
Knowledge Is the Basis of Divine Proximity and Distance
معرفت اساس قُرب و بُعد الهی
This video examines how true knowledge serves as the foundation for drawing closer to or moving away from God.
4 Aug 2015
34 min
The Social Impacts of Belief in the Hereafter
الآثار الإجتماعية للإيمان بالمعاد
This lecture by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari examines how the belief in resurrection and the afterlife influences society and human social behavior.
20 Jun 2015
4 min
This World Is the Farm of the Hereafter
الدنيا مزرعة الآخرة
This short clip by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari reflects on the classical theological maxim that the earthly life is a cultivation ground for the afterlife.
11 Jun 2015
14 min
The Month of Rajab as One of the Most Important Seasons for Drawing Near to God
شهر رجب من أهم المواسم للتقرب إلى الله
A short spiritual lecture on the significance and virtues of the month of Rajab.
20 Apr 2015
26 min
Allama al-Haydari's Stance on Satellite Channels Promoting Sedition, Cursing, and Insulting
موقف العلامة الحيدري من فضائيات الفتنة والسب والشتم
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari addresses sectarian satellite channels and condemns practices of cursing and sowing discord.
3 Jun 2014
11 min
The Culture of Disagreement and Critiquing Opinions
ثقافة الاختلاف ونقد الآراء
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the proper intellectual etiquette and culture surrounding scholarly disagreements and the critique of differing opinions.
7 Dec 2013
7 min
Call to the Way of Your Lord with Wisdom and Fair Preaching
ادع الى سبيل ربك بالحكمة و الموعظة الحسنة
This lecture discusses the methodology of inviting others to the path of God using wisdom and fair preaching, based on Quranic principles.
21 Nov 2013
2 min
The Necessity of Self-Monitoring and Accountability
ضرورة المراقبة والمحاسبة
A brief spiritual and ethical reflection on the importance of self-monitoring and moral accountability.
28 Aug 2013
13 min
The Stance of the Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) Regarding Insulting and Cursing the Sacred Matters of Others
موقف أئمة أهل البيت(عليهم السلام) من سب واهانة مقدسات الآخرين
This video highlights the ethical approach and instructions of the Ahl al-Bayt concerning sectarian abuse and insulting other religious groups' sanctities.
21 Apr 2013
27 min
The Stance of the Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) Regarding Insulting and Cursing the Sacred Matters of Others
موقف أئمة أهل البيت(عليهم السلام) من سب واهانة مقدسات الآخرين
This video clip outlines the teachings of the Ahl al-Bayt regarding respect for others' sacred symbols and avoidance of abuse.
12 Apr 2013
36 min
Ethics in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 4
الأخلاق في القرآن الكريم 04
The fourth lesson in the lecture series on moral systems and ethical principles derived from the Holy Qur'an.
12 May 2020
49 min
Characteristics of the God-Wary in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 10
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (10)
The tenth lecture in the series focusing on the descriptions, attributes, and virtues of the God-wary (al-muttaqun) in the Holy Qur'an.
7 May 2020
50 min
Characteristics of the God-Wary in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 9
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (9)
The ninth lecture in Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari's series analyzing the Qur'anic portrayal and qualities of the God-wary (al-muttaqun).
6 May 2020
50 min
Characteristics of the God-Wary in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 8
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (8)
The eighth lesson examining the defining characteristics and spiritual traits of the God-wary (al-muttaqun) according to the Holy Qur'an.
5 May 2020
51 min
Characteristics of the God-Wary in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 7
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (7)
The seventh lecture in the series discussing the attributes, behavior, and spiritual criteria of the God-wary (al-muttaqun) in the Holy Qur'an.
4 May 2020
50 min
Characteristics of the God-Wary in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 6
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (6)
The sixth installment of the series examining the Qur'anic discourse regarding the characteristics and virtues of the God-wary (al-muttaqun).
3 May 2020
48 min
Characteristics of the God-Wary in the Holy Qur'an – Lesson 5
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (5)
The fifth lecture in the series exploring the Qur'anic concept of taqwa and the distinctive traits of the God-wary (al-muttaqun).
2 May 2020
47 min
Characteristics of the Righteous in the Holy Qur'an - Part 4
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (4)
The fourth part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari focusing on the characteristics and attributes of the righteous (al-muttaqin) as described in the Holy Qur'an.
1 May 2020
47 min
Characteristics of the Righteous in the Holy Qur'an - Part 2
صفات المتقين في القرآن الكريم (2)
The second part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari focusing on the characteristics and attributes of the righteous (al-muttaqin) as described in the Holy Qur'an.
29 Apr 2020
49 min
Characteristics of the Hypocrites in the Holy Qur'an - Part 4
صفات المنافقین فی القرآن الکریم (4)
The fourth part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari focusing on the characteristics and attributes of the hypocrites (al-munafiqin) as described in the Holy Qur'an.
27 Apr 2020
44 min
Characteristics of the Hypocrites in the Holy Qur'an - Part 3
صفات المنافقین فی القرآن الکریم (3)
The third part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari focusing on the characteristics and attributes of the hypocrites (al-munafiqin) as described in the Holy Qur'an.
26 Apr 2020
44 min
Characteristics of the Hypocrites in the Holy Qur'an - Part 1
صفات المنافقین فی القرآن الکریم (1)
The first part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari focusing on the characteristics and attributes of the hypocrites (al-munafiqin) as described in the Holy Qur'an.
26 Apr 2020
47 min
Reflections on Modernity and Postmodernity (10)
تأملات في الحداثة وما بعد الحداثة (10)
In this lesson, His Eminence Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues his series of reflections on modernity and postmodernity.
24 Dec 2019
7 min
The Importance of Rituals and Their Position in the Religious System
أهمية الشعائر وموقعها في المنظومة الدينية
A lecture by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discussing the significance of religious rituals and how they fit into the broader system of religious belief and practice.
15 Oct 2019
2 min
The Only Way to Safeguard Religion is to Adhere to the Qur'an
الطريق الوحيد للحفاظ على الدين هو التمسك بالقرآن
A short lecture emphasizing that adhering to the Holy Qur'an is the sole path to preserving and safeguarding religion.
1 Aug 2018
5 min
The Reality of Faith
حقيقة الإيمان
A short lecture discussing the true essence and reality of faith (iman) in Islamic theology and spirituality.
21 Jun 2018
10 min
The Arba'in of Imam al-Husayn (peace be upon him) is a Phenomenon that Human Thought is Incapable of Explaining
اربعینیة الإمام الحسين(ع) ظاهرة يعجز الفكر الإنساني عن تفسيرها
A short lecture reflecting on the Arba'in pilgrimage of Imam al-Husayn (peace be upon him) as an extraordinary phenomenon.
4 Nov 2017
50 min
The Words of Scholars in Disparagement of Women - Part 2
کلمات العلماء فی ذم المرأة 2
A critical examination of historical statements and views attributed to religious scholars that disparage women.
30 Oct 2017
2 min
The End Justifies the Means Among Some Preachers
الغاية تبرر الوسيلة عند بعض اهل المنبر
A critique of ethical practices and methods employed by certain religious speakers or preachers on the minbar.
7 Nov 2016
10 min
The Culture of Dialogue from a Qur'anic Perspective
ثقافة الحوار من منظور قرآني
An interview segment discussing how the Qur'an frames and promotes a culture of constructive dialogue.
29 Mar 2016
4 min
The Spiritual Conditions for Independent Juristic Reasoning
الشروط المعنوية للإجتهاد
This video outlines the spiritual and internal prerequisites necessary for undertaking independent juristic reasoning (ijtihad).
10 Feb 2016
7 min
The Virtue of Sending Blessings Upon the Prophet and His Family
فضل الصلاة على النبي وآله
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari speaks about the spiritual significance and virtue of sending salutations (salawat) upon Prophet Muhammad and the Ahl al-Bayt.
21 Jan 2016
5 min
Seeking Forgiveness by the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) Does Not Necessarily Imply the Existence of Sin
استغفار النبي (ص) لا يلازم وجود الذنب
This lecture discusses the concept of seeking forgiveness by the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) and explains that it does not imply the commission of actual sins.
6 Dec 2015
8 min
The Difference Between the Attracted Seeker and the Seeking Attracted One
الفرق بين المجذوب السالك والسالك المجذوب
This lecture clarifies the distinctions between two spiritual archetypes in mystical paths: the attracted seeker (al-majdhub al-salik) and the seeking attracted one (al-salik al-majdhub).
22 Nov 2015
5 min
The Most Important Effects Resulting from Self-Knowledge
مهمترین آثار مترتب بر معرف نفس
This video discusses the spiritual and psychological outcomes of attaining self-knowledge in Islamic spirituality.
4 Aug 2015
14 min
If People Knew How God Created This Creation, No One Would Blame Anyone
لو علم الناس كيف خلق الله هذا الخلق لم يلم أحد أحدا
This lecture explores the profound divine wisdom behind creation and destiny, suggesting that complete comprehension eliminates mutual blame.
29 Jul 2015
49 min
The Reckoning and the Scale on the Day of Resurrection (01)
الحساب والميزان يوم القيامة 01
Part one of a lecture series examining the concepts of accounting and the scale (mizan) on the Day of Judgment.
13 Jul 2015
51 min
Who Are the Witnesses of Deeds in the Hereafter? (02)
من هم شهداء الأعمال في الآخرة 02
Part two of a lecture exploring who the witnesses of human actions will be in the afterlife.
2 Jul 2015
29 min
The Embodiment of Human Deeds in the Realm of Barzakh
تمثّل اعمال الإنسان في عالم البرزخ
This lecture examines how human actions take form and manifest in the intermediate realm of barzakh.
25 Jun 2015
30 min
The Connection Between This World and Barzakh Is Not Cut Off
عدم انقطاع العلاقة بين الدنيا والبرزخ
This lecture by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari explores the ongoing connection between the earthly life and the intermediary realm of barzakh.
25 Jun 2015
33 min
The Agony of Death 01
سكرات الموت 01
This lecture by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari examines the initial aspects of the agony of death.
23 Jun 2015
34 min
Man Determines the Time and Manner of His Death
الانسان هو الذي يعين وقت موته وكيفيته
This lecture by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses how human agency relates to the timing and circumstances of death.
22 Jun 2015
6 min
The Imams of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) Are the Mercy Sent Forth
أئمة أهل البيت (ع) هم الرحمة المهداة
A short clip elaborating on the concept of the Ahl al-Bayt embodying divine mercy.
18 Dec 2014
10 min
The Virtue of the Arba'in Visitation
فضل زيارة الآربعين
A discussion on the religious significance and spiritual merits of performing the pilgrimage of Arba'in.
10 Dec 2014
24 min
Truth and Falsehood in the Holy Quran: Episode 4
الحق والباطل في القرآن الكريم (4)
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari examines how the concepts of truth (haqq) and falsehood (batil) are portrayed in the Quran.
17 Aug 2014
25 min
Truth and Falsehood in the Noble Quran (Episode 3)
الحق والباطل في القرآن الكريم (3)
This lecture is part of a series discussing the concepts of truth and falsehood as presented in the Quran.
16 Aug 2014
20 min
Truth and Falsehood in the Noble Quran (Episode 2)
الحق والباطل في القرآن الكريم (2)
This lecture continues the discussion on the concepts of truth and falsehood in the Quran.
14 Aug 2014
5 min
The Most Important Implications of Self-Knowledge
أهم الآثار المترتبة على معرفة النفس
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the spiritual and psychological outcomes of knowing oneself ('irfan and self-realization).
22 May 2014
6 min
The Virtue of the Three Months: Rajab, Sha'ban, and Ramadan
فضيلة الأشهر الثلاث: رجب، شعبان ورمضان
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the spiritual virtues and significance of the sacred months of Rajab, Sha'ban, and Ramadan.
30 Apr 2014
4 min
Broaden God's Mercy
استوسعوا رحمة الله
A short discussion by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari on the theme of divine mercy.
5 Mar 2014
4 min
Allamah al-Haydari's Stance on the Visitation of Ashura (Ziyarat Ashura)
موقف العلامة الحيدري من زيارة عاشوراء
A brief clarification by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari regarding his perspective on the traditional supplication and visitation text known as Ziyarat Ashura.
1 Mar 2014
7 min
Jurisprudence as Practiced in Seminaries is the Jurisprudence of Bodies, Not Spirits
الفقه القائم في الحوزات العلمية فقه الأبدان وليس فقه الأرواح
In this lecture, His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the orientation of contemporary seminary jurisprudence, arguing that it focuses primarily on ritual acts of the body rather than spiritual dimensions.
18 Jan 2014
5 min
The Necessity of Critique to Revive the Heritage
ضرورة النقد لإحياء التراث
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari emphasizes the vital role of critical thinking in reviving and engaging with the religious heritage (turath).
13 Jan 2014
16 min
The Features of Allama al-Haydari's Corrective Movement
معالم الحركة التصحيحية للعلامة الحيدري
This lecture outlines the distinguishing features and characteristics of Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari's reform initiative.
13 Aug 2013
9 min
The Virtue of the Three Months: Rajab, Sha'ban, and Ramadan
فضيلة الأشهر الثلاث: رجب، شعبان ورمضان
His Eminence discusses the spiritual virtues of the three sacred months of Rajab, Sha'ban, and Ramadan in an advanced jurisprudence lesson.
12 May 2013