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  • Welcome to Taraweeh Reflections – Ramadan Mubarak!
    Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu
    Ramadan Mubarak!
    This year, we find ourselves facing a once-in-a-lifetime Ramadan where we are all at home, self-isolating due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The “Ramadan Feeling” has been lost as the Masajid and community centers have shut their doors for Taraweeh and all community gatherings have been halted.
    In this circumstance, we should think positively of the situation and utilize our time as best as we can. We tend to complain every year about our lack of time when it comes to fulfilling our Ibadah but this year Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) has given us all the time in the world to reconnect with Him (swt) and it comes at a time where the blessed month of Ramadan is upon us.
    This month, is the month in which Allah (swt) revealed the Quran. He (swt) says:
     
    شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَان
    "The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an was revealed as a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and as a criterion"
    The Quran was revealed to us as a guidance for all aspects of our lives – in order for us to reconnect with the Quran as how it was revealed – as a mercy and justice for humanity – we need to reflect upon the verses of the Quran.
    In light of this, we present to you the “Taraweeh Reflections” series. In this series, we take a verse from every Juz of the Quran and share a short reflection on how the verse is applicable to our reality today. There is a wide array of topics covered in this series to show that Islam is a comprehensive way of life that has a perspective on personal, social, economical, political and all matters that affect at all levels.
    We kindly request that you sit with your families when listening to the series and we ask that you share the podcasts with friends and peers so that everyone can benefit.
    We hope that you find the reflections beneficial and we ask Allah to help us utilize this time to reflect upon the Quran and bring it to life
     
    Jazakumullahu Khairan
    3 min
  • Welcome to Taraweeh Reflections - Ramadan Mubarak

    Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu

    Ramadan Mubarak!

    This year, we find ourselves facing a once-in-a-lifetime Ramadan where we are all at home, self-isolating due to the Coronavirus Pandemic. The “Ramadan Feeling” has been lost as the Masajid and community centers have shut their doors for Taraweeh and all community gatherings have been halted.

    In this circumstance, we should think positively of the situation and utilize our time as best as we can. We tend to complain every year about our lack of time when it comes to fulfilling our Ibadah but this year Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) has given us all the time in the world to reconnect with Him (swt) and it comes at a time where the blessed month of Ramadan is upon us.

    This month, is the month in which Allah (swt) revealed the Quran. He (swt) says:

     

    شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَان

    "The month of Ramadan is that in which the Qur'an was revealed as a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and as a criterion"

    The Quran was revealed to us as a guidance for all aspects of our lives – in order for us to reconnect with the Quran as how it was revealed – as a mercy and justice for humanity – we need to reflect upon the verses of the Quran.

    In light of this, we present to you the “Taraweeh Reflections” series. In this series, we take a verse from every Juz of the Quran and share a short reflection on how the verse is applicable to our reality today. There is a wide array of topics covered in this series to show that Islam is a comprehensive way of life that has a perspective on personal, social, economical, political and all matters that affect at all levels. 

    We kindly request that you sit with your families when listening to the series and we ask that you share the podcasts with friends and peers so that everyone can benefit.

    We hope that you find the reflections beneficial and we ask Allah to help us utilize this time to reflect upon the Quran and bring it to life

     

    Jazakumullahu Khairan

    3 min
  • Understanding Dependence (Tawakkul) Upon Allah(سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)
    Muslims were once characterized as daring, creative, able to defeat any formidable enemy, and made huge strides in opening new lands to Islam. They were undaunted by challenges, refusing to give up, back down or compromise in matters related to the Deen of Truth.
    The key to their strong, principled and unwavering stance was their true Dependence (Tawakkul) upon Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)
    Join the speaker as he explain how Muslims should comprehend  true Tawakkul upon Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) and the consequences of inaction, reluctance, hesitation, and over-caution if Tawakkul is misunderstood or misapplied.
    17 min
  • Understanding Dependence (Tawakkul) Upon Allah(سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)

    Muslims were once characterized as daring, creative, able to defeat any formidable enemy, and made huge strides in opening new lands to Islam. They were undaunted by challenges, refusing to give up, back down or compromise in matters related to the Deen of Truth. The key to their strong, principled and unwavering stance was their true Dependence (Tawakkul) upon Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى)

    Join the speaker as he explain how Muslims should comprehend  true Tawakkul upon Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) and the consequences of inaction, reluctance, hesitation, and over-caution if Tawakkul is misunderstood or misapplied.

    17 min
  • Seerah 26: The Battle of Badr
    The Battle of Badr is the most important battle in the history of Islam, for through it, Allah (swt) glorified Islam and Muslims and humiliated Kufr and those who follow it.
    Badr was the day of the criterion (Furqaan). It is the day when the banner of Islam was raised high, the force of the Muslims strengthened, the pillars of their state became firm, and their power became well-known, so fear invaded the hearts of the kuffar and hypocrites in the Arabian Peninsula.
    Join our speaker as he explains key battle attacks and how Allah (swt) provided victory to the Muslim armies and the reasons why the Muslims were victorious.
    48 min
  • Seerah 26: The Battle of Badr

    The Battle of Badr is the most important battle in the history of Islam, for through it, Allah (swt) glorified Islam and Muslims and humiliated Kufr and those who follow it. 

    Badr was the day of the criterion (Furqaan). It is the day when the banner of Islam was raised high, the force of the Muslims strengthened, the pillars of their state became firm, and their power became well-known, so fear invaded the hearts of the kuffar and hypocrites in the Arabian Peninsula.

    Join our speaker as he explains key battle attacks and how Allah (swt) provided victory to the Muslim armies and the reasons why the Muslims were victorious.

    48 min
  • What is hoarding?
    The panic of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people fighting over food, medicines, personal protective equipment (PPE), and even toilet paper. Such is the fear that has gripped people globally!
    The speaker explains the concept of ownership in Islam and the consequences of hoarding that we see today.
    Reference: Surah Al-Taubah 34-35
     
     
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    22 min
  • 10. Surah Yunus (Jonah)
    Name
    The Surah takes its name from V. 98, in which there is a reference to Prophet Yunus (Jonah). The name, as usual, is symbolical and does not indicate that the Surah deals with the story of Prophet Jonah.
    Period of Revelation
    We learn from traditions, and this is supported by the contents of the Surah itself, that the whole of this Surah was revealed at Makkah. But there are some people who are of the opinion, that some of its verses were revealed at Al-Madinah. This is, however, a superficial view. The continuity of the theme clearly shows that this does not comprise isolated verses or discourses that were revealed at different times and on different occasions. On the contrary, it is, from the beginning to the end, a closely connected discourse which must have been revealed at one sitting. Besides this, the nature of its theme is itself a clear proof that the Surah belongs to the Makkan period.
    Time of Revelation
    We have no tradition in regard to the time of it's revelation, but its subject matter gives clear indication that it must have been revealed during the last stage of the Holy Prophet's residence at Makkah. For the mode of the discourse suggests that at the time of its revelation, the antagonism of the opponents of the Message had become so intense that they could not tolerate even the presence of the Holy Prophet and his followers among themselves, and that things had come to such a pass as to leave no hope that they would ever understand and accept the Message of the Prophet. This indicates that the last stage of the Prophet's life among thee people had come, and the final warning like the one in this Surah had to be given. These characteristics of the discourse are clear proof that it was revealed during the last stage of the Movement at Makkah.
    Another thing that determines more specifically the order of the Surahs of the last stage at Makkah is the mention (or absence) of some open or covert hint about Hijrat (Emigration) from Makkah. As this Surah does not contain any hint whatsoever about this, it is a proof that it preceded those surahs which contain it.
    Now that we have specified the time of its revelation, there is no need of repeating its historical background because that has already been stated in Surahs VI and VII.
    Subject
    This discourse deals with the invitation to the Message, admonition and warning. In the very introductory verses, the invitation has been extended like this:-
    "The people consider it a strange thing that this Message is being conveyed by a human being and charge him with sorcery, whereas there is nothing strange in it nor has it any connection with sorcery or sooth saying. It simply informs you of two realities. First, Allah, Who has created the universe and manages it, is, in fact, your Master and Lord, and He alone is entitled to your worship. The second reality is that after the life in this world, there will be another life in the Next World, where you shall have to render full account of the life of this world and be rewarded or punished according to whether you adopted the righteous attitude as required by Him after acknowledging Him as your Masters or acted against His will. Both of these realities, which the Messenger is presenting before you, are "realities" in themselves whether you acknowledge them as such or not. He is inviting you to accept these and regulate your lives in accordance with them; if you accept these, you will have a very blessed end; otherwise join shall meet with evil consequences."
    Topics
    After the introduction, the following topics have been dealt with in an appropriate order:-
    Proofs of the doctrines of Tauhid, Providence and Life-after-death have been given by such arguments as may satisfy the minds and hearts of those who listen to the Message without prejudice and bigotry with the sole intention of safeguarding themselves against deviation and its evil results and not for the sake of seeking opportunities for useless discu...
    36 min
  • 11. Surah Hud
    Name
    This Surah has been named after Prophet Hud whose story has been related in vv. 50-60.
    Period of Revelation
    If we consider its theme deeply, we come to the conclusion that it was revealed during the same period as Surah Yunus and most probably followed it immediately.
    Subject
    The Surah deals with the same subject as Surah Yunus, that is, invitation to the Message, admonition and warning, with this difference that the warning is sterner. This is also supported by a Tradition:
    It is related that after its revelation, once Hadrat Abu Bakr said to the Holy Prophet, "Of late I have been noticing that you are growing older and older. What is the cause of it?" The Holy Prophet replied, "Surah Hud and the like Surahs have made me old." This shows that it was a very hard time for the Holy Prophet and these stern warnings added greatly to his anxieties that were caused by the persecution from the Quraish, who were doing their worst to crush down the Message of Islam. For it was obvious to the Holy Prophet that the last limit of the respite given by Allah was approaching nearer and nearer and he was afraid lest the term of the respite should expire and his people be seized by the torment.
    The invitation is this: Obey the Messenger of Allah; discard shirk, and worship Allah and Allah alone: establish the entire system of your life on the belief that you shall be called to account in the Hereafter.
    The admonition is this: Remember that those people who put their faith in the outward appearance of this worldly life and rejected the Message of the Prophets met with dire consequences. Therefore you should consider it seriously whether you should follow the same way that history has proved to be the path to ruin.
    The warning is this: You should not be deluded by the delay in the coming of the punishment: it is because of the respite that Allah has granted you by His grace so that you might mend your ways: if you do not make use of this opportunity, you shall be inflicted with an inevitable punishment that will destroy you all except the Believers.
    Instead of addressing the people directly, the Quran has used the stories of the people of Noah, Hud, Salih, Lot, Shu'aib and Moses to achieve the above mentioned objects. What is most prominent in their stories is that when Allah passes His judgment on the people, He does not spare anyone whatsoever, even if he be the nearest relative of the Prophet of the time. Only that one is rescued who had believed in the Prophet, and none else, not even his own son or wife. More than that: the Faith demands from each and every Believer that he should totally forget his relationships when that judgment comes and remember only the relationship of the Faith. For it is against the spirit of Islam to show any regard whatsoever for the relationships of blood and race. And the Muslims demonstrated these teachings practically in the Battle of Badr, four years after the revelation of this Surah.
    36 min

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