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There has been a great debate between Muslims about the issue of closing the mosques due to the CoronaVirus. Some say its permissible while others argue that it is prohibited.

Listen to this mature and balanced discussion about whether to hold Jumu’ah Salah or not by Dr Wahid and Br. Taji Mustafa.

Source:  https://www.facebook.com/taji.mustafa.official/videos/2857392864349763/

The first task to which the Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ) attended on his arrival in Madinah was the construction of a Mosque, in the very site where his camel knelt down. In Islam, the mosque is a noble institution used by Muslims to worship Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). The speaker provides us insight on the establishment of the first Masjid (Al-Masjid an-Nabawī) in Madinah for worship. He explains how worship does not mean salah (prayer) solely, but it covers the broader scope that encompasses all activities of Muslims which can form the value of taqwa.

The Mosque being thus constructed, the Prophet Muhammad(saw) next turned his attention to cementing the ties of mutual brotherhood amongst the Muslims of Madinah, Al-Ansar (the Helpers) and Al-Muhajirun (the Emigrants).  The speaker explains in incredible detail on the code of brotherhood among believers known as the Charter of Islamic Alliance and how we as Muslims should take lessons from it for our understanding our relationships with Muslims around the globe.

The speaker leaves us with a profound points to ponder that there is indeed a complementary individualistic aspect and a societal aspect of Islam that must be understand to truly live the complete way of life.   Lastly, the speaker points out the importance of the Madinah State and the desperate need today for its rival for the implementation of Islam.

Crises such as the Coronavirus pandemic test our Imaan and our belief in Allah (swt). The speaker analyzes the recent panic and actions of the Muslims and provides profound guidance on the Muslim response.

 

 

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On the arrival of the beloved Prophet Muhammad (saw), he and the Companions faced a situation quite different than the oppression experienced in Makkah.

In Madinah, all the affairs of their life rested in their hands.  Most important was that the Prophet (saw) and the Sahabah understood very well that the ruling for their life's affair came from Allah (swt).

The speaker explains how the Prophet (saw) dealt with the three distinctively different categories of people with different respective problems as well as explains the concept of Tadarruj (gradualism) in regards to the implementation of Islam that is most often misused today

Furthermore, the speaker addresses the idea of a Madinah State brought forth by rulers like Imran Khan and the importance of analyzing and holding rulers to task of emulating the best role model Prophet Muhammad (saw) in implementing Islam comprehensively.

Having a bounty set by the Quraish of 100 camels for the capture of the Prophet Muhammad(ﷺ) on the migration (Hijrah) to Madinah, spurred many persons to try their luck at capturing and collecting the bounty.

The migration of the Prophet (ﷺ) from Makkah to Madinah was filled with interesting interactions with people that enlighten us the purpose and objective of the migration.

Join the speaker as he describes each of the incidents, outcomes,  and the lessons we can take today in our struggles to establish the Islamic way of Life.

These days we see a disturbing trend where Muslim leaders are willing to compromise any of the hukum (commandments) of Allah(swt), in order to make peace treaties to give up Palestine, Kashmir and most recently Afghanistan.  The justification used is often examples from the Treaty of Al-Hudaybiyah.

Similarly, Hilf ul-Fudul(pact) is misapplied to allow for actions inconsistent with Islam like participation in a kufr political system.

The speaker illuminates us on the analysis of Treaty of Al-Hudaybiyah explaining many of the lessons and the applications for understanding of for Muslims. Furthermore, a detailed explanation on Hilf ul-Fudul and the conditions for its application are provided.

The Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Saw) has been accepted as an important source of Islamic law, next in importance only to the Holy Qur'an. This status of the Sunnah has remained unchallenged and undisputed throughout the centuries.

Allah (swt) in the Qur'an insists repeatedly on the "obedience of the Prophet (saw)" so much so that it is mentioned side by side with the obedience of Allah (swt). Furthermore, the Ittiba'(following) of the Prophet (saw) is stressed numerous times in the Qur'an as a way of pleasing Allah (Swt).

The speaker details how the Sunnah should be taken and explains the importance of following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (saw).

Many times, at the peak of our challenges, there is the temptation to give into despair. We wonder why life seems to be going well for everyone except us, or why we go from one misfortune to another.

The speaker reminds us of the challenges faced by Yunus(عليه السلام)and how

his belief in Allah(سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى‎ ) brought him back to dry land.

Muslims & non-Muslims, youth and old are all experiencing feelings of despair, anxiety and a general feeling of hopelessness in light of the world affairs.

The speaker explains how Islam provides humanity a comprehensive mechanism to be able to deal with every difficulty they will encounter.

 

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When the Messenger of Allah migrated to Madinah, the period of thirteen years in Makkah ended. It is useful to summarize this period, and gain understanding on the challenges the Prophet (saw) faced and how today Muslims and non-Muslims are facing the same injustice.

The speaker addresses the main cause of the injustice today and what is the comprehensive solution.