In the peaceful courtyard of a madressah in New Mexico, Abdal Hakim Murad sits down for an informal address on the topic of "ridaa" (peace and contentment with the decree of Allah). He reflects upon his experiences of the Muslim ummah over the years and describes how it became apparent that Muslims in modern times are neglecting this traditional virtue, thereby causing widespread agitation and insecurity. Whereas previous generations cultivated the virtue of ridaa to their own success, today's ummah seems to be neglecting it to their own demise. Abdal Hakim, a British convert, probes the matter in-depth showing how the lack of ridaa in a Muslim's life can lead to serious character defects such as self-righteousness, anger and constant suspicion of others. The more widespread effect of such a void is an ummah lacking in direction, unity and credibility on the world stage. This astute observation can serve as a great starting point for individual revival and, on the collective level, prescribes the perspective necessary for surviving the world crisis that the ummah faces today. Other topics discussed: Islamic theology vs. the problem of evil, contentment in the lives of the prophets, the necessary virtue of mercy, scholars as guides, strength in numbers, optimism, and the need for having a sound heart. (Duration: 1 hour, 4 min) This lecture is ranked #6 on our Top 10 List!