Sheikh Abu taubah explains chapter 32.1c (the witnesses to nikah) of the classic Maliki text, ar-Risalah of ibn Abi Zaid al Qayrawaani. Topics include rulings around the language of the marriage contract, spiritual responsibilities of the husband towards the wife, and establishing an Islamic environment.More

Sheikh Abu taubah explains chapter 32.1b (dowry or mahr) of the classic Maliki text, ar-Risalah of ibn Abi Zaid al Qayrawaani. Topics include deferred dowry, sentimental dowry, and gender and cultural dynamics in the West.More

Sheikh Abu taubah explains chapters 31.6e (expiation for the vow to divorce) through 32.1a (guardianship in marriage) of the classic Maliki text, ar-Risalah of ibn Abi Zaid al Qayrawaani. Topics include vows to do various acts and rulings and misconceptions regarding the Islamic wali or guardian for marriage.More

Sheikh Abu taubah explains chapters 31.3a (expiation for broken vows) through 31.6e (expiation for the vow to divorce) of the classic Maliki text, ar-Risalah of ibn Abi Zaid al Qayrawaani. Topics include the rulings on breaking a vow and the importance of being acquainted with the poor in your community.More

Sheikh Abu taubah explains chapters 31.1a (meaning of oaths) through 31.2d (repentance for breaking an oath) of the classic Maliki text, ar-Risalah of ibn Abi Zaid al Qayrawaani. Topics include the importance of keeping your word, and the difference between usul-al-fiqh and blind following.More

Sheikh Abu taubah explains chapters 30.2h (executing prisoners) through 306.b (surprise attacks) of the classic Maliki text, ar-Risalah of ibn Abi Zaid al Qayrawaani. Topics include the difference between Islamic and Western slavery, historical and modern-day battles, and the rights of non-Muslim parents.More

Sheikh Abu taubah explains chapters 30.1 (jihad, its meaning) to 30.2h (executing prisoners) of the classic Maliki text, ar-Risalah of ibn Abi Zaid al Qayrawaani. Topics include the obligation of attaining competency in battle, who is obliged to fight, and modern-day conflicts.More

Sheikh Abu taubah and the students review the Thinking FiQh poem, "5 rulings + 2," comparing the American system of kufr with the divine system of Islam. Topics include the five Islamic rulings, cultural attitudes towards marriage, and video games.More

Sheikh Abu taubah explains chapters 29.8a (the 'aqiqah) through 29.9b (female circumcision) of the classic Maliki text, ar-Risalah of ibn Abi Zaid al Qayrawaani. Topics include the rulings of aqiqah, circumcision for males and females, and the harms of misogyny.More

Sheikh Abu taubah explains chapters 29.6b (carrion or maytah in dire need) through 29.7f (domestic animals killed like game) of the classic Maliki text, ar-Risalah of ibn Abi Zaid al Qayrawaani. Topics include the halal and haram of hunting, rulings of tanning, and the oppression of modern-day governments in restricting people's livelihoods.More