Leading the Family

Tahir WyattMay 13, 202650 min0 comments

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Hadith Tawheed Akhlaq Family Major Sins Tawbah Leadership Parenting

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In this lecture on leading the family, the speaker explores the Islamic concept of shepherding one's flock — drawing on key hadith to show that neglecting the rights of those in one's care is not a minor matter, but a major sin. Through an in-depth examination of the role of the shepherd as a metaphor, and practical guidance for fathers and mothers, the lecture outlines core parental responsibilities including teaching Tawheed, establishing Salah, instilling good character, and guarding the home from harmful influences.

Shaykh Dr. Tahir Wyatt is an American scholar from Philadelphia and one of the most academically credentialed English-speaking Islamic scholars. He studied for roughly two decades in Saudi Arabia, earning multiple degrees including a doctorate from the Islamic University of Madinah, and made history as the first American appointed to teach in the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, where he taught in both Arabic and English. He returned to Philadelphia, where he serves as executive director of the Quran and Sunnah Society and resident scholar at the United Muslim Masjid, and he has served as a senior scholar with Yaqeen Institute. His lectures span aqeedah, hadith, fiqh, and the intellectual defense of Islam.

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