Sunday February 12, 2023

Rajab 21, 1444

This episode looks at how the Meccans reacted to the defeat at Badr as well as the reaction of the Negus (Naj'ashi) of Abyssinia to the news of Muslim victory. The episode also looks at another decisive battlefield victory that occurred at the same time as Badr and what it meant for the Muslim community.

Wednesday February 8, 2023

Rajab 17, 1444

The story of Dhul Qarnayn - Part I

Friday February 10, 2023

Rajab 19, 1444

This episode, the fourth in Module 8 on financial transactions, looks at 'gharar' as a catch all term for all transactions that involve hidden risk or the unknown, and looks at classic and modern examples, particularly insurance and the ruling on different forms of it in the west.

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Friday February 10, 2023

Rajab 19, 1444

We reflect on the lessons of the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria and look at Islam's perspective on natural disasters and what our inner and outer responses should be.

Wednesday February 1, 2023

Rajab 10, 1444

The story of Sayyidina Musa and Khidr (Peace be upon them) - Part III. The three encounters.

Sunday February 5, 2023

Rajab 14, 1444

This episode discusses the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and the Muslims returning to Medina, the death of his daughter Ruqayya, the response of the hypocrites to the victory at Badr, and finally the experiences of the captives in Medina and how they were ransomed.

Friday February 3, 2023

Rajab 12, 1444

This episode, the third in Module 8 on financial transactions, looks at one of the main forms of prohibited transactions: those involving interest (riba). It also covers the four stages of riba's mention in the Quran, its gravity as a sin, and finally its forms, with a focus on common modern riba transactions.

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Friday February 3, 2023

Rajab 12, 1444

After discussing in previous Khutbas what invalidates good deeds and what wipes away minor sins, this Khutba covers the subject of repentance. What is it, what are its conditions, and how do we know if we're properly repenting to Allah for our sins?

Wednesday February 1, 2023

Rajab 10, 1444

1. What supplications can one make when gravely ill?

2. How do we interact with transgenders in light of Islamic laws governing gender interactions?

3. Is it permissible to wish others 'Merry Christmas'?

What are the Islamic guidelines for writing a will?

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Sunday January 29, 2023

Rajab 7, 1444

This episode examines the first revelations concerning the spoils of war and how they are divided. It also looks at the revelations concerning the prisoners of war and addresses a very important topic: did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) exercise his independent judgement (ijtihad) in the absence of divine revelation, and if so, could he err in his judgment?