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May 03, 2020 A Juz A Day (10th): Truth v. Falsehood Part 3 feat. Prophet/Quraish + Prophet/Hypocrites
Truth v. Falsehood Part 3 feat. Prophet/Quraish + Prophet/Hypocrites
10th Juz
Begins: Al-Anfaal a. 41
Ends: Al-Tawbah a. 92
Link to the notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes
Surah Al-Anfaal â Truth v. Falsehood: The Prophet and Quraish
Surah Tawbah â Truth v. Falsehood: The Prophet and the Hypocrites
Surah Anfaal â revealed after first major battle (Badr)
Surah Tawbah â revealed during the build up to last major battle (Tabuk)
1 hr 10 min
May 01, 2020 A Juz A Day (9th): Truth v. Falsehood Part 2 feat. Moses/Pharoah + Moses/Israelites
The 9th Juz begins with Al-Aâraaf a. 88 and ends with Al-Anfaal a. 40.
Link to the notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes
Story of Shuaib, a. 85-93 (financially corrupt)
Physical intimidation and barring of people
Some lessons and commentary, a. 94-102
Tough times to break arrogance, a. 94
Isnât there significant lesson in the stories of these fallen cities? a. 100
Musa and Firawn, a. 103-137
Firawn and his chiefs
Unexpected results from the magicians, a. 121
Patience and strength is required before victory, a. 128
Allah tests the Pharoah and his people, a. 130-135
Allah saves Bani Israil, a. 137
Musa and Bani Israil, a. 138-172
Bani Israilâs pathetic behavior, a. 138
Musa goes to meet Allah, 141-143
Bani Israilâs pathetic behavior, a. 148
Musa returns, a. 150
The Prophet (S) was mentioned to them, a. 157
The Sabbath, a. 163-166
Not all of them were bad though, a. 168
An important lesson, a. 169
The Fitrah: Adam and his children, a. 172-174
âThe man who We gave our signsâ, a. 175-178
Conclusion (people of the truth â who they are and how Allah supports them), a. 196-end
1 hr 4 min
April 30, 2020 A Juz A Day (8th): Truth v. Falsehood From Time
The 8th Juz begins with Al-Anâaam a. 111 and ends with Al-Aâraaf a. 87.
Link to the notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes
Surah Al-Anâaam â Recognize Allah, Worship Him Exclusively
Surah Al-Aâraaf â Truth v. Falsehood From Time
1 hr 6 min
April 30, 2020 A Juz A Day (7th): Recognize Allah, Worship Him Exclusively
The 7th Juz has the last part of Surah Maidah and the first part of Surah An'aam.
Link to the notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes
Surah Maidah â Fulfilling Our Commitments
Some righteous followers of Easa from Abyssinia, a. 82
Some important rulings (our commitments to Allah)
- Not making halal things haram
- Alcohol, gambling, astrology and movement of stars
- Hunting while in ihram (i.e. opportunity is there, but Allah is watching)
- Sanctity of the Kaâbah (good culture) v. cultural baggage, a. 97, 103-105
- Testimony at the time of death
Easa on the DoJ, a. 109-end
- One more miracle!
âThe Day when the truthful will benefit from their truthfulnessâ (promises in full circle)
Surah Anâaam â Recognize Allah, Worship Him Exclusively
Makkan surah, revealed in one shot
Three major discussion points: 1) worship of Allah 2) revelation and messengers 3) resurrection and accountability
All praises and thanks are for Allah, the Creator, so how is someone else equal to Him?, a.1
Creation and resurrection (very closely related), a.2
Attitude of Quraysh (constantly seeking a physical miracle, e.g. an angel), a. 7-9
Messengers are mocked and ridiculed historically but they have the last laugh, a. 10
âHe has mandated on Himself mercyâ, a. 12
Allah is only truly worthy of worship (âHe feeds and is not fedâ), a. 14
Scenes of the Day of Judgement (intense regret) and before dying, a. 27-34
Prophet, We know it makes you sad!, a. 34
Those looking for a sign to recognize Allah, look at â¦, a. 37-38
Tests and trials from Allah His way of reminding people of who He is (and the result), a. 42-45
The Messenger is just a messenger (ÙÙ ÙØ§ Ø£ÙÙÙ ÙÙÙ), a. 50-51
The followers of the messenger (an excuse for disbelief), so donât disregard them, a. 52-54
Some signs of Allah (Ø¹ÙØ¯Ù ÙÙØ§ØªØ Ø§ÙØºÙØ¨), a. 59-64
- Keys of the unseen
- Puts you to sleep
- Protects you
Ibrahim [AS], the role model and his story, a.74-72
Some other Prophets, a. 83-87
More physical signs of Allah so we can recognize Him (Ø¥Ù Ø§ÙÙÙ ÙØ§ÙÙ Ø§ÙØØ¨), a.95
- Take inspiration from the universe!
1 hr 4 min
April 28, 2020 A Juz A Day (6th): Fulfilling Our Commitments
Surah An-Nisaa â Justice and Mercy
Injustice should be spoken about
Unjust statements about Allahâs Prophets and chosen
- Musa
- Maryam
- Easa
Consequences of injustice = loss of blessings
- But not all were bad people!
The Prophets of Allah were warners and bringers of good news
Extremism is injustice
Ends with ruling of inheritance
Surah Maidah â Fulfilling Our Commitments
Begins with âOh you who have believedâ and repeats 16 times out of 89 in total
Fulfilling contracts is part of faith
Some contracts that are binding on us as part of our faith
- Sanctity of the kabah and rituals of Hajj
- What we eat
- Who we can marry and build families with
- Wudu and purification and everything above it
- Standing up for justice
Remember what a great favor and blessing this contract is
Bani Israel and Christians not living up to their contract
The Prophet [SAWS] is sent to Jews and Christians as well
The delusion of the âChosen nationâ
Consoling the Prophet (âdonât be sadâ¦â)
All divine laws were sent to be implemented (part of the promise)
The Shariah is our divine set of laws, we have a distinct identity from others
Easa and Maryam
1 hr 4 min
April 27, 2020 A Juz A Day (5th): Justice and Mercy
Justice and mercy to the historically oppressed, a. 1-28
Allah is merciful to us and wants to make our lives easy (esp in light of rulings above)
Barriers to justice and mercy
Establishing justice
Reminder to establish justice even if against yourself/family/relatives (part of faith)
1 hr 2 min
April 26, 2020 A Juz A Day (4th): Selflessness
Remainder of 3rd Juz - What is True Faith?
A truly faithful Family â the Family of Imran
- Good and bad are from Allah
- Jesus the son of Mary
- Miraculous how detailed the Qurâan is about Jewish theology
- Interfaith dialogue: similar word = Ibrahim
Donât stereotype other members of other faiths
True faith is not turning your back
4th Juz - Selflessness
Selflessness is a key quality of a successful individual and community
- The house built by Ibrahim is a symbol of selflessness
- Holding on to the rope of Allah
Battle of Uhud a. 121
- Banu Salamah and Banu Harithah
- First Badr
- One of the root causes of a defeatist mindset: greed and selfishness
- Victory and defeat are part of life
- Back to Uhud a. 152
- The Prophetâs response to this defeat
Last ten verses
1 hr 7 min
April 25, 2020 A Juz A Day (3rd): What is True Faith?
True faith is...
- Understanding Allah (Ayatul Kursi)
- Not forced
- Understanding Resurrection after Death
- Spending for the sake of Allah
- Ethical Business Practices
- Pillars of faith (2nd last ayah)
- Fruit of faith (last ayah)
- Preferring the Life of the Next World
- Islam, submission without compromise
- Following the Sunnah
1 hr
April 25, 2020 Point of fasting in Ramadan
Taqwa means linguistically: 1) A shield 2) To leave something 3) Seeking shelter
Fasting is a shield from Allah's punishment.
Fasting teaches us to leave something halal, training us to leave haram.
Fasting is a shelter from fitna.
27 min
April 25, 2020 A Juz A Day (2nd): Being Tested, Showing Restraint
A Juz A Day (2nd): Being Tested, Showing Restraint
- Ibrahim (AS) from the first juz
- Change of Qiblah
- Tests of life
- Fasting
- Hajj
- Family Law
- Taloot, Dawood and Jaloot (David and Goliath)
1 hr 10 min

About Aarij Anwer

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Sheikh Aarij Anwer is a specialist in Zakat, Arabic and linguistic tafsir. Born in Karachi and raised in Toronto, he serves as the Muslim Chaplain at Western University. He is also a Zakat consultant with National Zakat Foundation and Zakat manager at LaunchGood.