Surah Al-Ahzab (33:56-59). An exposition of verse 56, which encapsulates how Allah (S) and the angels see the Nabi. In this lecture: the role of gender relations in understanding this aayah; the three categories of salaat 'ala al-Nabiyy; individual najaat; subitting to what the Nabi submitted to; the greatest la'nah; the trap in justifying sin; manifesting salaat 'ala al-Nabi; the ripple effect of sin; the love of the Nabi for his ummah; a crying need for modesty.

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:53-55). The prophets (AS) are not concerned about what happens in this world, rather they remain focused on human salvation in the Hereafter. In this lecture: preserving the office of the Rasul (S); the ahl of The Rasul (S); acknowledging human nature by recognizing due protocol and formalities; an example in Sayyidatina Aaisha (RA); a higher standard of taqwa; honoring ideals; the "comfort square" and a spirit of defense.

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:49-53). It is part of our 'aqidah that there are certain privileges that Allah (S) affords to the Prophet (S) that do not extend to his followers. This is Allah's prerogative to give to His Nabi what He pleases, as He pleases. In this lecture: appreciating the legal authority of the Nabi (S) and his prerogative to exercise restraint; the Nabi's commitment to nubuwwah; reading the sirah through the lens of a believer; comments on the etiquette of visiting the Nabi (S); a cornerstone of taqwah for the Anbiyaa; modesty as the most pronounced attribute of the Anbiyaa; the status of the companions. Allah represents the Nabi when he does not represent himself.

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:47-48). These verses are indispensable to an understanding of RasulAllah (S). A Muslim's passion for the Prophet (S) must be internalized and expressed. In this lecture: a witness for all people; acknowledging good and evil; the limitations of logic; love as the overriding attribute of the one who submits; the Fadhl of Allah (S) and the loss in misappropriating it.

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:44-46). The Prophet (S) is positioned high on the mountain of nubuwwah from where he sees everything that can happen to one who does (not) submit to Allah (S). We cannot deny or reject anything that the Prophet (S) came to deliver as a Nabi. In this lecture: - the etymology of the word “Nabi”; the bearer of glad tidings; the warner; the obligation of true expertise; professing faith openly; the prophetic understanding of how the Divine works; a correct spirit of da’wah; the vocabulary of excellence.

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:40-43). There is no greater favor than Islam, and being Muslim. In this lecture: additional insights into khatm al-Nabiyyeen, and the perpetuity of the the nubuwwah of Muhammad (S); a prophet for all creation; the inheritance of the 'ulamaa, its preservation and distribution; accessing teh Fadl of Allah (S); transparency in worship; the special focus of Allah (S) and his angels on the ummah; knowledge as an illuminating light; unity on the platform of khatm al-Nabiyyeen; the institution of Muhammad (S).

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:38-40). The companions had a refined understanding of Islam primarily because they internalized their recognition of Muhammad (S) as RasulAllah. In this lecture: the role of a Nabi is not limited tribal customs; an understanding of the conclusive; viewing seerah with the lens of submission; the staying power of Nubuwwah; addressing with honor; the legacy of Fiqh; Khaatim al-Nabiyyeen; the weight of qualified scholarship.

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:36-37). Submission to Allah and following the Rasul is most required when it is hardest. In this lecture: implications of adoption; reformative function of prophethood; the Turner of hearts; societal impact of submission; the ni'maat of Allah (S) upon Zayd (R); Allah (S) as the officiator; the honoring of Zaynab (R).

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:35). Success in Islam is measured within a framework spanning this world and the Hereafter. In this lecture: salvation-based belief; ahkam through the lens of submission; obligations imposed upon men; devoutness with obedience; Sidq and Sabr; Khushoo' as a value worth striving for.

Surah Al-Ahzab (33:28-34). How we see the Rasul (S) is crucial to a wholesome and complete understanding of our 'aqidah. In this lecture: the company of the impoverished; scope of the ahl-e-bayt; the Mothers of the Believers as role models in purity; equal access to Jannah. (We regret that only the first twenty minutes of this session are available due to an unexpected technical failure.)