Abdal Hakim Murad – Prophetic Manners

About this lecture

In this lecture, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad explores the concept of *adab* (prophetic manners and refinement) as illustrated through the stories of the Prophets in the Quran — including Ayyub, Ibrahim, Isa, and Musa — showing how humility, courtesy, and good character are defining qualities of prophethood. He connects these timeless examples to practical lessons for Muslims today, addressing how adab should manifest in our du'a, our treatment of others, our behaviour in the masjid, and in the raising of our children. Drawing on classical scholars such as Imam Ibn al-Mubarak and al-Hasan al-Basri, the lecture makes a compelling case that inward sincerity and outward good manners are inseparable in Islam.