Sunday February 6, 2022

This episode continues to explore the strategies employed by Quraysh to oppose the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), this time looking at the physical harms experienced by the Prophet and how Quraysh attempted to test him. It also covers the first migration to Abyssinia.

Friday February 4, 2022

Marriage Patterns: Reflecting on the Hadith of Umm Zara'. The Khutba reflects on the second half of the hadith of Umm Zara' that describes eleven husbands, learning the basic guidance for healthy marriages.

Wednesday February 2, 2022

This session addresses the following questions that were sent anonymously:

1. What are the limits on intimacy in Islam? What are you not allowed to do?

2. The IRS gave me my tax refund of 2019 in 2021. They gave the refund after around 15 months. When they send the refund the refund check it had $50 more than my refund amount. IRS sent me a letter that due to late payment this additional amount is of interest. What should I do with this extra amount?

3. Why are there two different prayer directions taken by Muslims in America? Is it permissible for me to take either direction as a prayer direction?

4. Is it permissible for a female Muslim to marry a male agnostic in Islam and within this masjid?

5. How was Asiya (the wife of Pharaoh) so strong in her belief in Allah with no Prophet at that time and living with the Pharaoh?

Sunday January 30, 2022

This episode covers yet another set of strategies employed by Quraysh to oppose the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), this time looking at how they harmed and boycotted the Muslim community, and how they tortured and even killed some of the Prophet's Companions. It also discusses the great sacrifices of Companions like Abu Bakr, 'Uthman, Yasir, 'Ammar, Sumayya, Khabbab, and Bilal.

Friday January 28, 2022

This episode covers the second part of Prophetology discussing various proofs for the necessary qualities of Prophets (Truthfulness, Faithfulness and Conveyance).

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Friday January 28, 2022

Marriage Patterns: Reflecting on the Hadith of Umm Zara'. The Khutba reflects on the first half of the hadith of Umm Zara' that describes eleven husbands, learning the basic guidance for healthy marriages.

Sunday January 23, 2022

This episode continues exploring the strategies employed by Quraysh to oppose the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), this time focusing on their use of sarcasm, ridicule, and mockery to lower the morale of the new Muslim community. It also looks at two other 'soft' strategies of Quraysh: attempts to reach a compromise and bribery in exchange for abandoning the call to Islam.

Friday January 21, 2022

This episode begins the discussion on the second part of our 'Aqida 101 Module: Prophetology. It covers the qualities that the Prophets and Messengers must have.

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Friday January 21, 2022

"It's Only a Joke": Sarcasm and Mockery in Matters of Islam (Mockery and comedy can be weapons against morality. What are the dangers of mockery in matters of Islam, and what should our attitude be towards comedy that uses Islam as a laughing matter?)

Sunday January 16, 2022

After the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) began openly calling to Islam in Mecca the Quraysh used multiple strategies to put an end to his call. This episode explores those strategies, namely the attempt to get Abu Talib to stop him. It also explores how they tried to stop the Quran from being recited and heard, and how some of the chiefs could not help but be mesmerized by its power and beauty.