Friday December 16, 2022

Jumadi al-Ula 21, 1444

Discourse about mental health is increasingly common among Muslims, and many seek to back project modern mental health terms to the time of the Prophet and his Companions.

This Khutba reflects on the hadith of Hind b. Abi Hala who said, 'The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) was in a continual state of worry...' and looks at its proper understanding.

Sunday December 11, 2022

Jumadi al-Ula 16, 1444

This episode discusses the beginning of the battle of Badr, the first fatality, the one-on-one duels between the Muslims and the pagans, the meeting of the two sides in battle, and the angelic forces that came to help the believers.

Friday December 9, 2022

Jumadi al-Ula 14, 1444

This episode is the first of Module 7.3 on Filial Piety or Birr al-Walidayn. It covers the rights of parents and the types of sins that count as 'Uquq, or 'disrespect of parents.'

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Friday December 9, 2022

Jumadi al-Ula 14, 1444

Going to Extremes: The Reality, Dangers, and Form of Israf (Excessiveness).

Wednesday December 7, 2022

Jumadi al-Ula 12, 1444 1.

What's the ruling on mortgages, and what about the so-called Islamic alternatives?

2. Can we give non-Halal food to non-Muslims?

3. If the Salat Ibrahimiyya said in prayer is the best 'salat' we can send, what about all of the salawat/durud that are transmitted by others?

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Sunday December 4, 2022

Jumadi al-Ula 9, 1444

This episode discusses the final preparations for the battle of Badr, the Prophet's night awake while the Muslims slept soundly on the eve of battle, the miraculous rainfall, and the final troop inspection before the battle began in earnest.

Friday December 2, 2022

Jumadi al-Ula 7, 1444

Moving on to Module 7.2 of the course, this episode covers the Islamic laws pertaining to marital conflict resolution, divorce, and the waiting period ('idda) for women.

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Friday December 2, 2022

Jumadi al-Ula 7, 1444

US holiday spending last year was 135 billion dollars. One in ten unwanted gifts will go to the landfill, and only one percent of the goods given on Christmas are even used one month later.

It's easy for us as Muslims to read these sobering statistics and get a sense of moral superiority, but that is not the correct attitude or approach we should take as Muslims. Allah tells us the stories of past nations and what happened with them as cautionary tales, not for us to gloat about our superiority.

What is the Quranic message that address the wanton consumerism that surrounds us, and how deep are we into it as well?

Wednesday November 23, 2022

Rabi' ath-Thani 28, 1444

The story of Sayyidina Musa and Khidr (Peace be upon them) - Part I

Wednesday November 9, 2022

Rabi' ath-Thani 14, 1444

Tafsir of Verses 51 - 59: State of Mushrikoon (idol worshippers) & warnings against them. Convincing power of the Quran for those who are open to guidance.