"The Messenger of God is an excellent model for those of you who put your hope in God and the Last Day and remember Him often." (Qur'an 33.21)

This series will teach us about the most noble qualities and praiseworthy characteristics of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and mercy be upon him. This is done by reflecting deeply on his character, quality, and human perfection and relating them to our context and our lives.

This first session of Embodied Light covers:

- the concept of light in the Qur'an and Hadith

- reasons for studying the Prophet's character and qualities (peace be upon him)

- the Prophet's lineage

- the Prophet's names

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"You are with those you love," said the Prophet Muhammad, peace and mercy be upon him. We go through life allowing our hearts to become attached to different people and things, but should we be more selective in our love?

This Sermon discusses the importance of loving the righteous servants of God, attaching oneself to them, and aspiring to be one of them.

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Many people want to "feel" their faith. But understanding the realities of "Lā ilāha illa Allah" (there is no god but God) is not just a mental exercise; it must be a spiritual experience.

This Friday Sermon discusses the importance of understanding the nature of this world and the next through delving into the realities of the noblest phrase: "Lā ilāha illa Allah."

Human beings thrive for a sense of belonging. Being part of a community is essential to overall well-being and is a central part of Islam.

The Messenger of God, peace and mercy be upon him, said, "The likeness of the believers in their love, mercy, and compassion is like a single body--if one part of the body feels pain, the rest of the body experiences restlessness and fever." [Bukhari & Muslim]

This Friday Sermon, part of the MSA Frosh Week 2013, discusses the need for community and the responsibility of every person to contribute to creating a loving, merciful, and compassionate community based on the Prophetic model.

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We live in difficult times. People look around at the suffering taking place around the world and wonder, "Why is this happening?" This Friday Sermon attempts to give perspective on the way a believer understands challenges in the world. The Quranic and Prophetic approach to these times is to seek solace in God, remain steadfast, and stick to the principles embodied by the noble Prophet (peace and mercy be upon him).

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This Friday Sermon has a two-pronged approach: 1) to reflect upon the deeper meanings of the Prophetic Sunna as the highest potential of human reality; and 2) to highlight the profound benefits one receives when invoking God's peace upon the Prophet, as mentioned in the verse: "God and His angels bless the Prophet––so, you who believe, bless him too and give him greetings of peace." (33.56)

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This Friday Sermon was delivered on May 31st at the University of Toronto, and it centers on reflecting upon a foundational narration of the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) called the "Hadith of Gabriel."

It touches upon the importance of understanding the comprehensiveness of the heavenly message and way of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and the need to practice the various dimensions of the religion synergistically in order to reap the fruits of the faith. When one is able to successfully practice all three dimensions of the religion, the light of faith takes root in their heart, belief, and practice.

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