NUS Muslim Society Official Podcast

In the contemporary era of secularism, religion is often misunderstood to be devoid of rationality. This event aims to give both Muslims and non-Muslims a better understanding of how Islam strikes a balance between these concepts.
Tune in to learn about the role of both belief and reason in Islam, and get a glimpse into how these are used to justify the existence of God!

Uztaz Ubaidillah’s sharing:

00:03:38 Fundamental Question - How do we understand rationality or intellect within the Islamic Context?

00:07:39 Does this mean that our belief is irrational? (To believe in something we cannot affirm with our senses.)

00:11:49 What is Tafakkur?

00:12:56 The story of Prophet Ibrahim A.S.

00:22:49 Example of imbalance between reason and Revelation

Brother Siddique’s sharing

00:29:34 Brother Siddique’s story: converting to Islam

00:33:10 Miracles of the Qur’an: Physics, Astrology and the Big Bang

00:39:13 Is faith simply an emotional preference or a geographical coincidence?

00:42:14 One type of logical evidence: Formal Arguments

00:46:10 Argument from contingency

00:55:34 Panel Sharing

1:45:50 QnA

Balancing faith and career goals can be challenging, but you’re not alone! Our speakers will share insights, address misconceptions, and offer best practices for students and fresh grads.

Time Stamps:

00:21 Intro of event

01:06 What is IAS

03:28 Ustazah Norsuria's intro

03:55 Ustaz Suffiyan’s intro

04:50 Intro to Panel

Sharing 1: Background & Personal Experiences as a Student/Fresh Grad

06:00 Ustaz Suffiyan’s intro

08:46 Ustazah Norsuria’s intro

12:00 Ustaz Suffiyan’s process to transition from secular to Islamic education

16:58 Ustazah Norsuria navigating workplace challenges as a spina bifida patient with physical challenges and the only Malay Muslim wearing the hijab

Sharing 2: Dealing with Uncertainty and Managing Expectations through Faith

21:00 Ustaz Suffiyan’s challenges in his new academic journey at the Islamic University of Madinah

32:29 Ustazah Norsuria’s challenges working in a secular space with colleagues who were not understanding of your faith

Sharing 3: Why being in a secular society is not detrimental to practicing our faith

40:35 Ustaz Suffiyan’s shares how compatible practicing Islam in a secular society like Singapore is

47:00 Ustazah Norsuria’s shares how she juggles between personal life, faith, and work

Sharing 4: How do we practice good habits and sunnah as a student?

51:15 Ustaz Suffiyan’s tips on navigating life after university while holding on to Islamic principles

58:05 Ustazah Norsuria’s shares more good habits we can practice

01:01:25 Ustaz Suffiyan shares how we can balance taking breaks and continuing with our responsibilities (without losing focus)

01:08:00 Q&A

01:08:55 “How do you strive for success in your career without feeling guilty about chasing the worldly life?”

01:11:21 “How do you manage when you feel like you are not a good enough Muslim (compared to those around you)? And vice versa when you’re religious but your friends aren’t?”

01:16:59 “The profession that I’m in helps to give back to the community, however, it also affects me mentally due to the background of the people I help. How do I overcome this?”

01:24:55 Recitation of Dua to surrender everything to Allah (Surah Ghafir 40:44)

01:25:28 Recitation of Dua Istikhara

01:28:55 “Working in a company that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and we have events to promote inclusivity and whatnot. Being a Muslim, how do I overcome this?”

01:33:00 Ustazah Norsuria’s one major takeaway from today’s sharing

01:35:20 Ustaz Suffiyyan’s one major takeaway from today’s sharing (recitation of Surah Al Fajr 89:15-16)

01:40:00 Closing

Reflecting the Purity Within: Taharah and Our Spiritual Well-Being

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Ustazah's opening remarks & Du'as

00:02:00 What is cleanliness & Taharah? Why is it important for our spirituality?

00:05:34 Ablution & why do we need to perform it?

00:09:53 Concept of menstruation & purification

00:19:51 Why is it important to perform ablution? What is the bigger purpose?

00:37:15 Cleanliness is half of Iman

01:00:25 QnA Session

The Voyage: Qur'an & Familial Relationships

In this episode & sharing organised by NUSMS' Quran: The Immense Ocean (QTIO), we have 3 esteemed teachers- Ustaz Fadhil Azman, Ustazah Amirah Munawwarah and Ustaz Khairul Anwar, who will share on the role of the Qur’an in guiding us & the ways to develop a harmonious family - a core of the community.

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Ustaz Fadhil's sharing

00:27:07 Overview of Ustaz's sharing

00:27:36 Ustazah Amirah's sharing

00:44:58 Overview of both Asatizah's sharings

00:45:32 Panel discussion & QnA

You've Got A Friend in Me

In this episode by NUSMS' Peace Be Upon Him, we have Ustaz Muhammad Mukhtar Bin Habib Mohamed sharing with us on how to cultivate genuine friendships with noble intentions and treat others with values that emulate Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Tune in to learn more!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Introductions

00:02:38 Opening & Mawlid recitations

00:29:45 Sharing by Ustaz Muhammad Mukhtar Bin Habib Mohamed

01:10:49 Some takeaways from the sharing

01:14:35 QnA Segment

In the last part of the Iman Series, Judgement Day, Destiny and His Decree, Ustazah Nur Hidayah Azman shared with us the wisdoms behind the creation of Judgement Day and its signs and provides us with a deeper understanding of Qada’ and Qadar through meaningful hadiths and Quranic verses.

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:03:30 Recap: Elaboration on Hadith Sahih Muslim 8 - “Tell me about faith”

00:04:10 Start of Section 1: Belief in Judgement Day

00:09:40 Terminologies of Judgement Day

00:16:55 Elaboration of Surah Al-A’raf Verse 187

00:20:20 The concept of believing in the Judgement Day

00:25:20 Narration of Rasulullah s.a.w when asked about the Hour

00:26:50 Surahs that talk about the Judgement Day

00:29:30 Elaboration of Surah Al-Anbiya’ Verse 34-35

00:33:10 What does it mean to belief in the Final Day?

00:34:15 An All-Encompassing Belief: Elaboration of Surah Ar-Rum Verse 27

00:35:05 Reality of the Book of Deeds: Surah Al-Isra’ Verse 13-14

00:38:00 A Sound and Just Judgement: Surah Al-Qasas Verse 84

00:39:20 How does it positively impact us if we believe in the Judgement Day?

00:44:35 Start of Section 2: Belief in His Destiny & Decree

00:45:27 Recap: Elaboration on Hadith Sahih Muslim 8 - “Tell me about faith”

00:48:00 Elaboration of Surah Ali-Imran Verse 26: Allah Has the Greatest Authority

00:52:00 Definitions of Qada’ and Qadr

00:58:48 Elaboration of Surah Ar-Ra’d Verse 39: At the end of the day, Allah s.w.t is in control

01:04:30 Duas that were mentioned by Umar ibn al-Khattab, Mujahid and Ibn Salamah

1:15:40 A dua for contentment when He has decreed something for us

1:18:10 Question and Answer Segment

1:33:00 Recitation of Dua Qunut Nazilah

In the second part of the Iman Series, The Books and the

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:30 Recap: Elaboration on Hadith Sahih Muslim 8 - “Tell me about faith”

00:03:50 Start of Section 1: Belief in His Books

00:20:35 All that which has been revealed (The Books and Scriptures that were mentioned in the Quran, Elaboration on Taurat, Zabur, Injil and Suhuf)

00:28:45 The concept of belief in His Books

00:32:20 What the Quran means to us

00:37:50 Positive human developments when we believe in His Books

00:46:48 Start of Section 2: Belief in His Prophets

00:47:08 Recap: Elaboration on Hadith Sahih Muslim 8 - “Tell me about faith”

00:48:05 Elaboration of Surah Al-Baqarah Verse 285

00:58:05 Elaboration of Serah Al-Hajj Verse 52 (Prophets and Messengers)

1:00:45 Why do we need the Messengers of Allah s.w.t?

1:02:35 Elaboration of Al-Ahzab Verse 21 (Uswah Hasanah & Husn Akhlaq)

1:06:45 A dua on seeking clarity that we can practice

1:09:40 Question and Answer: What can I do as a student to make a conscious effort to include the Quran in my daily life?

1:18:20 Recitation of Dua Qunut Nazilah

In this episode & session organized by NUSMS' Qur'an: The Immense Ocean, Ustaz Adi Ho discussed the significance of the Qur'an in our daily lives and advises us on learning how to develop a deep and personal connection with it. This is through learning the role of the Qur'an, to gain greater perspective towards Qur'an in Islam and finally to develop love, meaning & deeper personal connection with the Qur'an.

In the first part of the Iman Series, Allah s.w.t and His Angels, Ustazah Nur Hidayah Azman shared with us the definition of Iman, the ways to strengthen our relationship with Allah s.w.t as well as the wisdoms behind believing in the Angels, through meaningful hadiths and Quranic verses.

Time Stamps

00:00:00 Ustazah’s opening remarks and Duas

00:02:50 Introduction to Section 1: What is Iman?

00:05:42 What is Iman: Elaboration on Surah Al-Baqarah Verse

00:10:15 Definition of Iman

00:17:40 Hadith (narration) about Rasulullah s.a.w. and the Sahabahs

00:24:17 Elaboration on Hadith Sahih Muslim 8: “Tell me

00:26:17 Introduction to Section 2: Belief in Allah s.w.t

00:27:57 Elaboration on Surah Asy-Syura Verse 13

00:31:02 Believing in Allah s.w.t is also the first pillar

00:33:30 The nature of humankind (Surah Al-‘Alaq Verses 1-5)

00:38:16 The nature of servitude (Surah Al-Baqarah Verses

00:41:25 Reciting Dua after waking up and the significance of

00:45:00 Our testification before this life (Surah Al-A’raf

00:49:42 Sharing on a book titled “The Major Sins”

00:51:30 Elaboration on Surah Asy-Syura Verse 11: There is

00:53:08 The concept of belief in Allah s.w.t.

00:56:57 Ways of reflection on the existence of Allah s.w.t

00:59:25 Mindfulness of Allah s.w.t: Surah Al-Imran Verse 29

1:00:16 Excellence in character through belief in Allah

1:03:44 Introduction to Section 3: Belief in His Angels

1:06:22 The reality of Angels: Surah An-Najm Verses 5-6

1:07:20 The reality of Angels: Surah Al-Fussilat Verse 38

1:08:46 Three criteria to belief in His angels

1:09:55 The oath of the believers: Surah Al-Baqarah Verse

1:11:17 Story about the Angels and knowledge: Surah

1:17:36 The angels in relation to affairs of humanity

1:18:20 The positive impacts of belief in His Angels

1:21:04 A Dua/dhikr for firm belief

1:23:05 Question and Answer with Ustazah

Episode Description:

In this session with Mr Aizat from our NUSMS Adhoc-Seccomm Induction, he shared some of his leadership experiences, mistakes & learning points from his years & journey with NUSMS during his term as the President of the 46th NUSMS ExCo & beyond.