Religion & Spirituality

Belal Assaad

by Belal Assaad

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About the show

Sheikh Belal Assaad holds a Degree in Shari’ah and Da’wah from the ‘Ad-Da’Wah Wal-Irshad University Institute’, Tripoli, Lebanon 1995. He continued his studies in Biomedical Science at Victoria University (VU), followed by a postgraduate degree in Teaching Science and Student Welfare & Well-being’ also from Victoria University (VU). He also competed a second postgraduate degree in Migration Law and Practice from the Australian National University (ANU). Sheikh Belal is a registered Minister of Religion (title: Imam) and Marriage Celebrant with the Australian Federation of Islamic Council and the Australian Governor General’s Office. He has been in the field of Da’wah delivering regular khutbas and a public speaker locally and abroad for the past 26 years. He is internationally known and is invited to guest speak and lecture regularly through various organisations internationally and nationally as much as his time permits. Sheikh Belal was born in Melbourne Australia, and currently resides there.

Latest episodes

The Unshakable Hadith Preservation - Dismantling Hadith Rejection

August 30, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

We explore the preservation and authenticity of Hadith, why the Sunnah is essential to understanding the Quran, and how astronomical data and early manuscripts provide compelling evidence for the historical accuracy of Hadith.
Why 'Quran Only' doesn't work

August 23, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min

We break down exactly how Islam's system of primary and secondary sources works, why the Quran and Sunnah are inseparable pillars, and why the modern "Quran-only" movement collapses under basic Islamic and linguistic scrutiny.
Rejecting Hadith and the hidden wound behind Quran-Only ideology

August 16, 2026 · 42 min

In this video, we explore why Muslim youth are drawn to hadith rejection and Qur'an only ideologies, tracing the pattern back to broken hearts and harsh treatment within religious communities, before turning to examples from the Prophet's…
How to build harmonious relationships

August 9, 2026 · 28 min

In this podcast, we discuss a framework for building harmonious families through Islamic teachings, psychology and empathy.
The Woman Who Sparked a Divine Law: Khawla bint Tha'labah (RA)

August 1, 2026 · 58 min

This lecture explores the story of Khawla bint Tha'labah (RA), whose plea against her husband's use of Zihar (a pre-Islamic practice of declaring a wife like one's mother to abandon her) led to the revelation of Surah Al-Mujadila…
Salman al-Farisi - The Son of Islam

July 26, 2026 · 57 min

We follow the remarkable journey of Salman al-Farisi as he sacrifices comfort, status, and freedom in his relentless search for the truth, ultimately finding Islam and becoming one of the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ closest companions.
Holding Onto Your Deen Through Islamophobia

July 19, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

In this lecture, we explore how to remain steadfast when faith is mocked, understanding why believers face ridicule, how the Quran reframes these trials, and how to respond with dignity, patience, and unwavering trust in Allah.
Boonaa Mohammed x Sh. Belal Assaad

July 12, 2026 · 28 min

In this video, I sat with my dear brother Boonaa Mohammed to share some of my lifelong journey with the Quran and how it became my greatest source of guidance, comfort and healing through both life's joys and its deepest trials.