An overview of Kitab Sulaym b. Qays

An overview of Tafsir Imam al-Askari

Join us this week where we examine the classical text of Qur’anic Exegesis which is the book referred to as “Tafsīr al-Imām al-’Askari” which is a book that has been met with a lot of controversy in academic circles. We discuss the benefits, authenticity and content of the book in a very general manner. Make sure you stay tuned for the final episode of our series next week!

This week, Br. Mohamed Ali goes through a historical overview of Kamal al-Din - and discusses a short biography of Shaykh al-Saduq. We also discuss the mystical aspects surrounding al-Saduq and his book of Hadith whereby he has a dream in which he sees Imam Mahdi. We aim to use these episodes to increase our understanding with relation to the Imam of our time this Muharram, in following the footsteps of Imam Hussain.

Join us this week on Jumah Nights with Br. Mohamed Ali, where we examine the classical book of Hadith by Muhammad b. Ibrahim al-Nu’mani called Kitab al-Ghaibah. We discuss the author, historicity, issues he faced, how he wrote this book and how he structured it to our benefit today. This series aims to provide basic overviews of some of our classical works of Hadith to enable the viewer to connect to the intellectual treasures of the Ahlulbayt during this Muharram.

Join us this week with Br. Mohamed Ali on Jumah Nights, where we employ some of the principles we've discussed in the previous episodes to reflect upon and conduct a Tadabbur session surrounding Surah al-Fatiha, where we take a look at the depth and multiple layers of the Qur'an in practice. It's important to note and reiterate that this we are not presenting this as Tafsir, but as an episode where we can share our reflections on the chapter, while going through some of the works of Tafsir together!

Join us this week on Jumah Nights with Br. Mohamed Ali where we explore the principles of Tanzil & Ta’wil which are crucial in determining and ensuring that the Qur’an remains relevant in all times and eras. This concept is one that isn’t given its due importance, however with its understanding we’re able to draw teachings from the Qur’an that we would not have been able to without them. It is only through the event of Ghadeer that we are able to learn and understand these principles, otherwise the Qur’an becomes an outdated book!

A discussion surrounding the Tafsir of the Basmalah.

We are back this week on Jumah Nights with Mohamed Ali who is starting a new series in relation to the Tafsir of the Qur’an. In line with the Divine Wisdom of Allah (swt) beginning His Book in His Name, we take some time to explore the Basmalah (bismillahir rahmanir raheem) from linguistic, exegetical and narration-based angles to better understand the introduction to the Qur’an! As always, this series aims to give the basic tools of being able to start our journey towards understanding the Qur’an while not aiming to present an exegesis as such. Join us on this journey of 5 episodes in the coming weeks towards the Qur’an & the Ahlulbayt!