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What does freedom truly mean? 
Is freedom the ability to do as we please?

This thought-provoking talk explores the concept of freedom from an Islamic perspective, challenging our understanding and urging us to consider what should guide our choices.

Join the Sheikh as he expertly explains the true essence of liberation and how Islam offers a path to genuine freedom. Guaranteed, you will leave questioning the very foundation of independence and inspired to rethink what freedom really means.

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Are we contributing to the problem or striving to be part of the solution?

The recent U.S. presidential debate has sparked critical reflection on the choices we make and their far-reaching impacts. Just as the choices of Prophet Ibrahim, rooted in unwavering belief in Islam, had profound and lasting effects, we must consider how our decisions today shape the world for us today and the future of all humanity.

Discover how historical events shape our actions and decisions, challenging us to choose the right side of history, especially in light of the struggles in Gaza, Sudan, and beyond.

Are we perpetuating injustice, or are we working towards justice and righteousness?

Join this discussion to chart a direction in these crucial times.

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Surah Al-Mulk is the 67th chapter of the Quran and is composed of 30 verses. The surah emphasizes the magnificence and sovereignty of Allah, highlighting His power over all things in the universe. It also stresses the temporary nature of worldly wealth and possessions, reminding us that true success lies in the hereafter. The surah speaks about the purpose of human existence and the accountability of our actions, stressing the importance of doing good deeds and avoiding evil. It also describes the punishments that await those who reject the signs of Allah and disobey His commands. Throughout the surah, Allah’s mercy and forgiveness are emphasized, as well as the importance of seeking His guidance and protection.

The surah concludes by reminding us that Allah has power over all things and that our ultimate destination is in His hands, urging us to put our trust in Him and follow the path of righteousness to attain success in this life and the hereafter.

Pace of Surah allows for easy memorization/ recitation.

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Surah Yaseen is the 36th chapter of the Quran and is composed of 83 verses. The surah begins by emphasizing the Quran’s divine origin and its ability to guide humanity to the straight path. It also highlights the stories of previous prophets and their struggles, including Prophet Noah, Prophet Moses, and Prophet Abraham, as a reminder of the consequences of disbelief and the rewards of belief in Allah.

The surah then presents a powerful message of monotheism, emphasizing the oneness of Allah and the need to worship Him alone. It also speaks about the concept of the Day of Judgment, when everyone will be held accountable for their deeds, and stresses the importance of doing good deeds in this life to secure a place in Paradise.

Throughout the surah, Allah’s mercy and compassion are emphasized, as well as the importance of remembering Him and seeking His forgiveness. The surah concludes by reminding us that the Quran is a guide and a mercy for believers and that it is up to us to follow its teachings to attain success in this life and the hereafter.

Pace of Surah allows for easy memorization/ recitation.

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Surah Ar-Rahman is the 55th chapter of the Quran and is composed of 78 verses. The surah emphasizes the greatness and mercy of Allah, reminding us of His blessings and bounties upon us. It also highlights the contrast between the rewards of the believers and the punishment of the disbelievers. Throughout the surah, Allah asks the rhetorical question, “Which of the favors of your Lord will you deny?” to remind us of the countless blessings we have been granted by Him. The surah also stresses the importance of giving thanks and being grateful to Allah, and ends with a description of Paradise, which awaits those who believe in Allah and do good deeds.

Pace of Surah allows for easy memorization/ recitation.

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Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) in Surah Al-Qadr and the Prophet in many hadiths talk about the majesty of Laylatul Qadr, the ‘Night of Power’. It is a night of great mercy, rewards and blessings from our Rabb (سبحانه وتعالى); a night where acts of worship and good deeds performed are worth more than a 1,000 months (83 years) of worship – a whole LIFETIME of ibadaat; and a night of great forgiveness from Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) for our sins. SubhanAllah!!! 

Insha’Allah let’s take full advantage of this night and utilize this audio to recite and memorize one of the great supplications (duas) that can undoubtedly lead us to Jannah.

It was narrated from ‘Aishah (May God be pleased with her) that she said:

Phonetic: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni

Arabic:

The significance of this Night of Power is that it marked the revelation of the Glorious Qur’an and the birth of a COMPREHENSIVE DEEN that brought with it solutions to every problem that mankind would face as individuals, as a society– be it spiritual, moral, economic, family, social, legal, or political. These solutions from the Deen of Islam are unmatched to anything that mankind can produce! We pray that Allah(سبحانه وتعالى) accepts from all of us our fast, Qiyam, and all worship and good deeds. Aameen.

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Juz’u `Amma – Part 30 of the Qur’an

Juz’u  ‘Amma  is  the  most  commonly  recited  and  memorized  portion  of  the  Qur’ān.  It contains thirty-seven sūrahs, all of which were revealed in Makkah with the exception of al-Bayyinah and an-Naṣr.  Because these sūrahs were revealed during the earliest stages of the prophetic mission and were being recited primarily to an audience of unbelievers and skeptics, their objective is to awaken the unconscious and implant faith in the heart.  Varying in length, all are relatively short sūrahs with essentially similar themes.

These early revelations came in powerful language consisting of short, concise but eloquent sentences; their literary style was so unique that it attracted a great deal of attention.  Logical evidences supported the universal truths expressed within them.  Their verses exposed the errors  of  the  idolaters  and  criticized  their  blind adherence  to  a  religion  of  unsanctioned customs.  They convey basic principles of morality, ethics and righteous conduct taught by all prophets as an indispensable part of

As is generally the case with Makkan revelation, the emphasis in Juz’u ‘Amma is on essential beliefs – in particular, the issues of tawḥeed, the Prophethood of Muhammad (ﷺ) and the life after death.  Al-Qiyāmah (the Resurrection) is described vividly in several of its sūrahs as a terrifying, overwhelming event.  Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Prophet (ﷺ) had said,  “Whoever would  like  to  perceive  the  Day  of  Resurrection  as  if  with  his  own  eyes  may  recite  Sūrahs  at-Takweer, al-Infiṭār and al-Inshiqāq.”53  Subject matter includes: the creative power of Allah(سبحانه وتعالى)as observed in the phenomena of nature on earth and in the heavens, the inevitable  and complete manifestation of that power in the Hereafter, the Lord’s mercy and countless favors to mankind, the arrogance and ingratitude shown by most of mankind, the consequences of belief and denial, threat against evildoers and promise of reward for the righteous.

There are also some brief references to earlier prophets and divine retribution upon those who opposed them. The  unbelievers  are  admonished  for  their  ignorance  and  immorality, their  opposition  to  truth  and  their  persecution  of the  believers.

Allah(سبحانه وتعالى) warns that every individual will be held fully accountable for his actions and intentions at the final account and judgment, and that each will find just recompense for his deeds, both good and evil, in an eternal life to come.

Text Source: Juz’u `Amma – Part 30 of the Qur’an -A Basic Study Compiled by Umm Muhammad

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The Surah taken its name from the word at-tariq in its first verse.

The style of its subject matter resembles that of the earliest Surahs revealed at Makkah, but this surah was sent down at a stage when the disbelievers of Makkah were employing all sorts of devices and plans to defeat and frustrate the message of the Qur’an and Muhammad (upon whom be Allah’s peace and blessings).

It discuses two themes: first that man has to appear before God after death; second, that the Qur’an is a decisive Word which no plan or device of the disbelievers can defeat or frustrate.

First of all, the stars of the heavens have been cited as an evidence that there is nothing in the universe which may continue to exist and survive without guardian over it. Then man has been asked to consider his own self as to how he has been brought into existence from a mere sperm drop and shaped into a living human being. Then it has been said that the God, Who has so brought him into existence, has certainly the power to create him once again, and this resurrection will be for the purpose to subject to scrutiny all the secrets of man which remained hidden in the world. At that time, man will neither be able to escape the consequences of his deeds by his own power, nor will anyone else come to his rescue.

In conclusion, it has been pointed out that just as the falling of rain from the sky and the sprouting of plants and crops from the earth is no child’s play but a serious task, so also the truths expressed in the Qur’an are no jest but a firm and unchangeable reality. The disbelievers are involved in the misunderstanding that their plans and devices will defeat the invitation of the Qur’an, but they do not know that Allah too is devising a plan which will bring to naught all their scheming and planning. Than in one sentence the discourse has been summed up, with a word of consolation to the Holy Prophet (upon whom be peace) and a tacit warning to the disbelievers, saying: “Have patience for a while: let the disbelievers do their worst. Before long they will themselves realize whether they have been able to defeat the Qur’an by their scheming or the Qur’an has dominated them in the very place where they are exerting their utmost to defeat it.”

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The Surah is so designated after the word al buruj appearing in the first verse.

The subject matter itself indicates that this Surah was sent down at Makkah in the period when persecution of the Muslims was at its climax and the disbelievers of Makkah were trying their utmost by tyranny and coercion to turn away the new converts from Islam.

Its theme is to warn the disbelievers of the evil consequences of the persecution and tyranny that they were perpetrating on the converts to Islam, and to console the believers, so as to say: “If you remain firm and steadfast against tyranny and coercion, you will be rewarded richly for it, and Allah will certainly avenge Himself on your persecutors on your behalf.”

In this connection, first of all the story of the people of the ditch (ashab al-ukhdud) had been related, who had burnt the believers to death by casting them into pits full of fire. By means of this story the believers and the disbelievers have been taught a few lessons. First, that just as the people of the ditch became worthy of Allah’s curse and punishment, so are the chiefs of Makkah also becoming worthy of it. Second, that just as the believers at that time had willingly accepted to sacrifice their lives by being burnt to death in the pits of fire instead of turning away from the faith, so also the believers now should endure every persecution but should never give up the faith. Third, that Gods acknowledging Whom displeases the disbelievers and is urged on by the believers, is Dominant and Master of the Kingdom of the earth and heavens; He is self-praiseworthy and is watching what the two groups are striving for. Therefore, it is certain that the disbelievers will not only be punished in Hell for their disbelief but, more than that, they too will suffer punishment by fire as a fit recompense for their tyranny and cruelties. Likewise, this also is certain that those, who believe and follow up their belief with good deeds, should go to Paradise and this indeed is the supreme success. Then the disbelievers have been warned, so as to say: “God’s grip is very severe. If you are proud of the strength of your hosts, you should know that the hosts of Pharaoh and Thamud were even stronger and more numerous. Therefore, you should learn a lesson from the fate they met. God’s power has so encompassed you that you cannot escape His encirclement, and the Qur’an that you are bent upon belying, is unchangeable: it is inscribed in the Preserved Tablet, which cannot be corrupted in any way.”

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