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Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad is a jurist and serves as a judge for the Islamic Council (UK). He has studied the Islamic sciences for over 20 years under the tutelage of renowned scholars such as the late Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia and the retired Head of the Kingdom's Higher Judiciary Council. He specialised in many Islamic sciences and submitted his doctoral thesis on Islamic jurisprudence concerning Muslim minorities. He is highly respected, having specialised knowledge in the field of Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Maqāsid al-Shari'ah, Ulum al-Qur’ān, Tafsīr, Aqīdah, and Fiqh al-Hadīth. He provides complex theories that address the role of Islamic jurisprudence within a Western environment whilst also critically re-analysing the approach of Islamic jurists in forming legal rulings (ifta’) within a Western sociopolitical context.

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00:00 Introduction

03:46 What is the role of Traditional Scholars in the Modern Era?

11:29 Why is there generally a greater focus on individual reformation?

17:11 The relevance of this discussion to the genocide in Gaza

21:25 How do we address the imbalance?

23:40 Does traditional learning prepare students for the challenges of modernity?

27:38 Are the books of Fiqh suitable to deal with contemporary problems?

37:55 Classical scholars addressed classical issues.

38:28 What happens to an Alim graduate upon graduating?

40:26 What is the line between contextualisation and modernisation?

53:34 Considering the other-worldly objectives of Islam.

58:14 WE DON’T REFLECT ON THE QURAN!

1:03:31 All this is summarised in one verse.

1:06:48 Most of the books of Aqida Commentaries focus on the differences between Muslims

1:11:36 Sufis are also Salafis :-)

1:12:35 Closing Remarks

In this podcast episode, M. Irshaad Sedick (host) speaks with M. Khalil Hendricks, Sh. Muhammad West and M. Zakariyya Harnekar about the 2024 South African Elections results, explicitly addressing the question, “Did Western Cape Muslims Betray Palestine for the DA?”

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00:00 Introduction

02:07 Initial Comments, Reactions to The Elections Results & Framing The Analysis

06:34 Three Points Presented

07:26 Sowing the Seeds of Discord - Anti-Muslim Propaganda - First Point

16:11 How Many Muslims Voted - Second Point

18:50 How Muslim Areas Voted - Third Point

28:32 What These Numbers Indicate - Support for Palestine & Drop in the DA votes

29:57 Comments on These Results

31:25 Why Focus on the Palestinian Issue?

31:58 Questions and Answers Based on the Analysis

41:09 Nasiha (Guidance) on the Way Forward

53:02 Host’s Concluding Remarks

54:25 Du‘a (Supplication) - Shaykh Muhammad West

Join Shaykh Muhammad West, Mln Khalil Hendricks, Mln Zakariyya Harnekar, and Mln Irshaad Sedick for this discussion on the 2024 South African National Elections & Guidance for The Muslim Vote.

00:00 - Intro

02:00 - Initial Thoughts - Ruling on Voting

11:55 - How central is the consideration of the Palestine issue?

14:00 - Who not to vote for?

29:59 - Is support for Palestine enough to overlook corruption and poor governance? Should we vote for the ANC?

41:33 - Smaller parties and Muslim parties

44:38 - EFF?

45:33 - Voting for smaller parties?

1:00:40 - Doing our part in public service and civic activism

1:07:23 - Who are we voting for?

1:11:38 - Rafah is burning

1:12:46 - Dua (Supplication)

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In this episode, we sit down with Khuddam al-Islam to discuss their story and the beautiful Ramadan Qiyam al-Layl programmes they have developed.

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Join M. Irshaad Sedick, M. Saalim Peck, M. Zakariyya Harnekar, and H. Achmat Solomon for this reflection (Tafakkur) on the meanings of verses 4 -10 of Sura al-Nur (Quran, 24:4-10)

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00:00 Start

00:10 Recitation Sura Nur V 4-10

03:04 Introduction

03:24 Quick Recap

04:57 Don’t take fornication and adultery lightly

06:01 Verse Four

11:30 Should someone with an STD inform their potential spouse?

12:31 How sins should be hidden

16:09 Verse Five

17:25 Who does the verse refer to?

18:57 What if you catch your spouse?

20:00 Verse Six

20:46 Verse Seven

22:38 Where is Qadhf and Li’an discussed?

25:16 Should one forgive their cheating spouse?

28:57 Wouldn't you love it if Allah forgives you?

30:39 Is there a difference between the cheating of a man and a woman?

35:50 Individual's choice

37:17 Try to forgive... why?

39:11 Advice to women in abusive marriages

40:24 Whatever you choose...

41:13 A bargaining chip

41:51 Encouragement for women in abusive marriages

43:52 What do the Madhahib say about the Repentance of an accuser?

44:54 Mln Zakariyya's advice on staying away from Zina

47:51 What Mln Zakariyya told himself when he was younger

48:39 H. Achmat's example from a rugby perspective

49:52 M:What does a spouse do when accused of adultery?

50:26 Verse Eight

50:47 Verse Nine

52:50 Verse Ten

53:52 Allah ends the verse with His quality - Hakim

54:19 Wisdom of these laws in light of the Me 2 movement

58:06 All victims have recourse to the law

58:51 Tips to protect your marriage

59:38 Don’t spy, even on your spouse.

01:02 Satisfy your spouse sufficiently

01:02:33 oversexualisation of society

01:03:44 You'll never have to regret...

01:06:53 Responsibility on couples

01:08:12 Outro

Join M. Irshaad Sedick, M. Zakariyya Harnekar, and H. Achmat Solomon for this reflection (Tafakkur) on the meanings of the first three verses of Sura al-Nur (Quran, 24:1-3)

00:00 Start

00:24 Introduction

01:20 Recitation of Sura Nur 1-5

03:25 Why Sura Nur?

08:24 Verse One

16:48 Verse Two

41:39 Q&A: Hadd Punishment - Is One Absolved in the Akhira

46:00 Verse Three

01:08:34 Q&A: Can we ask a suitor about their past sins?

01:15:07 Q&A: Are we allowed to ask if the potential suitor ever changed sexes?

01:18:25 Quran Study Tip

01:25:58 Why Ml. Zakariyya takes a while to reply to messages.

01:34:09 Sura Wa Al-‘Asr

Since the 7th of October, 2023, Dr Ehab Bader has spent 43 days in Gaza and volunteered at Al Shifa Hospital. Hear his first-hand account of what life in Gaza was like for him and his loved ones.

Ehab Bader is a husband and a father of three kids. He is a professional consultant in leadership and management. He is a physician and a paediatrician. Ehab graduated from the University of Western Ontario as a specialist in newborns and premature babies in 2014. He is also a graduate of Harvard University in management and leadership. Ehab holds a bachelor’s degree in Share’a and Islamic studies from Egypt. He lived in different places worldwide, including the Middle East, Europe, and North America, where he worked in character building and personal and community development for over 20 years. 

He is passionate about learning and teaching Islam as a methodology and a way of life.”

One of the recurring conversations around the genocide taking place in Gaza and South Africa’s case against Israel at the ICJ is about the organisation known as Hamas. In this discourse, M. Irshaad Sedick explains South Africa’s position and the position of many justice-loving South Africans on Hammas.

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Join us for a thought-provoking and inspirational hour with anti-apartheid veteran Reverend Dr. Allan Boesak as he delves into the intricate intersections of Palestine, Christianity, and Zionism. Drawing on his profound experiences in the South African anti-apartheid movement, Dr. Boesak reflects on the parallels, challenges, and opportunities within the Palestinian liberation struggle. Unpacking the role of faith in advocacy, the episode explores how individuals and communities can contribute to a just and peaceful resolution. Dr. Boesak’s unique perspective offers valuable insights into fostering understanding and solidarity in pursuing a brighter future for all.

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In a heroic effort to stop the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, South Africa has officially laid a charge of genocide against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Advocate Mohammad Anwar Albertus sheds light on the matter in this podcast with co-hosts M. Irshaad Sedick and Dr M. Yusuf Patel.

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