Sunday Tafsīr with Shaykh Amin Kholwadia

Surah Al-Najm (53:1-12). The system of the stars remains uninterrupted in how they guide the traveller even through their rising and falling. In this lecture: to be lost on a path versus taking the wrong path; the means of inspiration; the knowledge of Jibraīl 'alayhisSalām; the intellect of the prophet (S); the transference of messenger energy; the heightening effect of wahy on the senses; power, integrity and trustworthiness as the core traits of every prophet; honoring the source of knowledge.

Surah Al-Tur (52:40-49). The believer ties everything back to the Divine. In this lecture: the subtle shirk among believers; taking on the Nūr of the āyah; the purpose of the Nabi versus the mission of the devil; a plan for tablīgh; the Muslim role; Badr; the Muhajirūn as a blueprint and standard for īmān; tasbīh and tahmīd as vehicles for Divine assistance and rahmah; the mildest and supreme forms of rahmah.

Surah Al-Tur (52:29-39). The system of wahy based purely on Divine Fadl is inaccessible to humans except those favored. In this lecture: submitting to the higher authority of the Nabi; money as a corrupting driver of enterprise; the fallacy of control; insights in charitable giving.

Surah Al-Tur (52:13-28). Entry into Jannah is not based on one’s deeds, but rather on Allah’s Fadl. In this lecture: the rewards of deeds in Jannah; the ambience and decor in Jannah; an understanding of Divine Fadl; the company and food of Jannah; drinks and the social milieu.

Surah Al-Tur (52:1-13).

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:56-60).

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:47-54).

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:38-46). brahim (AS) is the representation of one who overpowers world leaders without weaponry. He is proof that intellectual superiority is a by-product of keeping the fitrah. In this lecture: - Sultān, the self-evident power; - The prophets engaged in reforming those in power, not replacing them; - Mu’jizah; - The annihilation of Fir’awn, the Ād and the Thamūd; - The winds of change and the destructive power of sound; - The repertoire of Nūh (AS)

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:14-21). The essence of taqwa is to believe in Allāh (S) and to believe in what Allāh (S) promises. In this lecture:Tests, consistency and constancy; Growth and tarbiyyah in Jannah; Anticipating reward for good deeds; The highest level of Ihsan and Iman; Experiencing the Nur of Allāh (S) at blessed times; Part of Ihsan is seeing people as entitled to access Allah's Fadl.

Surah Al-Dhariyat (51:1-11). The more we study and appreciate the creations which are sworn by in the oaths of the Qurʾān, the more we will appreciate the Creator. In this lecture:The reason why Allāh swears by oaths; What our approach should be towards oaths in the Qurʾān; The different systems of Allāh by which the world runs; The potential dangers of deep, unregulated speculation