Surah Shūra (42:12-13). While the means of rizq are entirely in the Hands of Allah (S), the seeking of it is down to the slave. In this lecture: expansion and restriction of rizq; a definition of rizq; wahy and wasiyyah; the scope of shari’ah; Divine selection.

Surah Shūra (42:7-11). On the Day of Judgment, all of humanity is gathered together yet separated in accordance with their actions. In this lecture: the Mother of all cities; the basis for unity among human being; wilāyah; reviving the dead; insights into sunnah and sīrah; prototypes in creation.

Surah Shūra (42:1-6). The Rabb brings things to their perfection gradually. In this lecture: Al-‘Azīz and Al-Hakīm; ownership versus trusteeship; the greatest crime of shirk; the Throne of Allah (S); spiritual pollution.

Surah Fussilat (41:47-54). We are often blinded to the truth by self-imposed stipulations. The truth in revelation is plain for those who heed it. In this lecture: failure and rejection; the Arabic of the Quran; the Quran as a cure for intellectual deficiencies; the reformation of the nafs; Ikhtilāf that is celebrated and ikhtilāf that is detrimental; the role of the mujtahid; the double standard in conceding to expertise.

Surah Fussilat (41:43-45). We are often blinded to the truth by self-imposed stipulations. The truth in revelation is plain for those who heed it. In this lecture: failure and rejection; the Arabic of the Quran; the Quran as a cure for intellectual deficiencies; the reformation of the nafs; Ikhtilāf that is celebrated and ikhtilāf that is detrimental; the role of the mujtahid; the double standard in conceding to expertise.

Surah Fussilat (41:37-42). There are clear signs in creation of Allah’s existence (S). In this lecture: the sun and moon as means of measuring time; the earth and life-giving rain; recognizing The Creator behind creation; revelation as the final authority; the understanding of the sahabah.

Surah Fussilat (41:34-36). The source, form and effect of a good deed are different from those of a bad deed. In this lecture: hasanah and sayyi’ah; ihsān and ‘adl; true kindness; forgiving from a position of strength; effecting social change; the infallibility of prophets is despite their humanness.

Surah Fussilat (41:26-33). The negative forces that attempt to counter the positive force of the Quran are engaged in a futile struggle against the Divine. In this lecture: The Rahman, The Rahim; rejection by concealing or distorting revelation; the enemies of Allah (S); the constancy and steadfastness of believers; angels; the highest form of ni’mah in Jannah; prophets as the greatest benefactors to mankind.

Surah Fussilat (41:13-25). Allah (S) protects His Anbiyaa and those who believe as part of the order of this world. In this lecture: the punishment of this world and the punishment in the Akhirah; the choice of misguidance; the rules of the Day of Judgment; speech outside of time; the effects of companionship; the role played by the Jinn.

Surah Fussilat (41:9-12). There is a design, intent and purpose behind everything Allah (S) does and it is for the believer to ponder upon this. In this lecture: Yawm; the yield of the earth; Dukhān; understsanding and belief; the heavens, ma'ārij; the language and purpose of wahy.