An attempt to make the Quran relevant for our times
Surah Al-Hajj and Collapse of Israel || EP - 6 || Dr. Abdul Baqi Sharaf || Collapse Series Surah Al-Hajj is the 22nd chapter of the Quran, consisting of 78 verses. This surah is named after the pilgrimage (Hajj) due to the reference to this important Islamic practice within its verses. The surah covers a wide range of themes, including the worship of Allah, the significance of Hajj, the Day of Judgment, and the differentiation between the believers and disbelievers. Some Hadiths and interpretations of Quranic verses suggest that the end times will involve major changes, including the decline of oppressive regimes. Key figures in these eschatological scenarios are the Mahdi and Isa (Jesus), who are believed to return to restore justice and defeat the forces of evil. This narrative includes the ultimate victory of truth and justice, often interpreted as the downfall of unjust states, potentially including Israel, as part of the divine plan leading up to the Day of Judgment. #SurahAlHajj #CollapseOfIsrael #IslamicEschatology #PropheticTraditions #DivineJustice #QuranicThemes #EndTimes #MiddleEast #Mahdi #Isa #DayOfJudgment #IslamicProphecies #GeopoliticalTensions #ReligiousNarratives #Pilgrimage #Hajj #Monotheism #Resurrection #Accountability #DivineSupport #UnjustRegimes #TheologicalPerspectives #PoliticalDynamics #HistoricalExamples #Worship #Believers #Disbelievers #JudgmentDay #DivineRetribution #Oppression #IslamicFaith #QuranicVerses #SpiritualSignificance #MuslimUnity #Justice #Peace #Prophecies #HeavenlySigns #MoralLessons #ReligiousTeachings #SacredJourney #Faith #MuslimWorld #HolySites #IslamicRituals #DivineWisdom #MessianicExpectations #ConflictResolution #PeaceProcess #DemographicChanges #RegionalStability #SocioPoliticalDivisions #ReligiousCommunities #EthnicGroups #InternalCohesion #NationalIdentity #CulturalHeritage #ScripturalInterpretations #SacredText #DivineRevelation #PropheticGuidance #EndOfTimes #IslamicNarrative #HistoricalContext #DivinePlan #SpiritualAwakening #ReligiousBeliefs #GlobalImpact #MiddleEastConflict #HolyLand #InterfaithDialogue #SpiritualJourney #FaithAndPolitics #IslamicTradition #DivineWill #ProphecyFulfillment #ApocalypticVision #EternalTruth #SacredDuty #IslamicHistory #MoralIntegrity #Righteousness #PropheticWarnings #CelestialEvents #DivineIntervention #SpiritualGuidance #ReligiousObligations #IslamicValues #EthicalConduct #UltimateTruth #SpiritualEnlightenment #IslamicDoctrine #HeavenlyJustice #FaithfulBelievers #SacredPilgrimage
Causes of collapse from Hadith || EP - 6 || Dr. Abdul Baqi Sharaf || Collapse Series In this episode I will discuss some of the causes of destruction and decadence from two hadiths #CausesOfCollapseFromHadith #MoralDecay #Corruption #Injustice #NeglectOfThePoor #EconomicDisparities #LossOfFaith #SpiritualDecline #Disunity #InternalConflict #AbandonmentOfJustice #Nepotism #UnqualifiedLeaders #Arrogance #Complacency #SocialUnrest #EthicalIntegrity #Compassion #CommunityStrength #IslamicTeachings #DivineRules #SocietalInfluence #ReligiousLaws #SpiritualityAndSociety #HistoricalInsights #CulturalStudies #injustice #SocietalCollapse #SocialJustice #WarningSigns #SystemicInequality #CommunityResilience #Injustice #SocietalCollapse #WarningSigns #SocialJustice #Equality #SystemicInequality #Oppression #HistoricalExamples #ContemporaryRealities #SocialChange #Awareness #HumanRights #Activism #PolicyReform #CollectiveAction #Resilience
Divine rules that control societies || EP - 4 || Dr. Abdul Baqi Sharaf || Collapse Series Discover how divine rules shape societies! From ancient commandments to modern laws, explore the profound impact of religious principles on culture and governance. #DivineRules #Society #Religion #Law #History #Culture #DivineRules #SocietalInfluence #ReligiousLaws #SpiritualityAndSociety #HistoricalInsights #CulturalStudies #injustice #SocietalCollapse #SocialJustice #WarningSigns #SystemicInequality #CommunityResilience #Injustice #SocietalCollapse #WarningSigns #SocialJustice #Equality #SystemicInequality #Oppression #HistoricalExamples #ContemporaryRealities #SocialChange #Awareness #HumanRights #Activism #PolicyReform #CollectiveAction #Resilience
Injustice as a marker of collapse || EP - 3 || Dr. Abdul Baqi Sharaf || Collapse Series In this episode I will show a strong correlation between collapse of a community and the injustice that the elites imposes on the community masses. #injustice #SocietalCollapse #SocialJustice #WarningSigns #SystemicInequality #CommunityResilience #Injustice #SocietalCollapse #WarningSigns #SocialJustice #Equality #SystemicInequality #Oppression #HistoricalExamples #ContemporaryRealities #SocialChange #Awareness #HumanRights #Activism #PolicyReform #CollectiveAction #Resilience
Divine Pattern inspired by the Quran || EP - 2 || Dr. Abdul Baqi Sharaf || Collapse Series Embark on a profound journey of discovery as we delve into the intricate tapestry of the Divine Pattern, as illuminated by the Quran. In this captivating exploration, we uncover the hidden wisdom and timeless guidance woven throughout the sacred text, revealing a blueprint for life and existence that transcends time and culture. Join us as we unravel the intricate threads of the Quran, exploring its profound teachings and uncovering the divine patterns that shape our world. From the cosmic order to the depths of the human soul, each verse unveils a layer of meaning, offering insights that resonate across generations. Through scholarly analysis, spiritual reflection, and real-life examples, we decode the Divine Pattern, unveiling its relevance and significance in our lives today. Whether you're a seeker of truth, a student of spirituality, or simply curious about the wisdom of the Quran, this enlightening journey promises to enrich your understanding and awaken your soul. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and transformed as we journey into the heart of the Divine Pattern, guided by the timeless wisdom of the Quran. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the secrets of existence and embark on a path of enlightenment and fulfillment. Join us on this transformative voyage and discover the beauty of the Divine Pattern, as revealed by the Quran #DivinePattern #QuranicWisdom #SpiritualInsights #IslamicGuidance #SacredTexts #DivineRevelation #WisdomUnveiled #QuranicTeachings #DivineGuidance #EnlightenmentJourney #GrandTheory #collapseofSocieties #sociology #spirituality #humanbehavior #complexities #EnvironmentalFactors #EconomicDynamics #politicalinstability #socialcohesion #CulturalDynamics #TechnologicalImpact #ExternalPressures #ExternalPressures #FeedbackLoopsandComplexInteractions #QuranicSocietalCollapseTheory #CollapseTheoryInspired #QuranicPerspective #SocietalDeclineInquiry #QuranicScholarship #SocietalCollapseDebate #QuranicInsights #SocietalDynamics #QuranicInspiration #CollapseTheoryDevelopment #SocietalReflections
Towards a Grand Theory of the collapse of Societies inspired by the Quran || EP - 1 || Dr. Abdul Baqi Sharaf || Collapse Series In the YouTube video "Towards a Grand Theory of the Collapse of Societies inspired by the Quran," Dr. Abdul Baqi discusses his interest in using the Quran as a comparative lens to analyze existing scholarly works on societal collapse, such as those by Jared Diamond and Paul Kennedy. He believes that the Quran provides valuable insights into the spiritual dimensions of societal collapse, which are often overlooked in these works. Dr. Baqi argues that the root cause of societal collapse is human disobedience to the rules of Allah and the abandonment of prophetic teachings. He plans to explore this topic further in a series of discussions, connecting the secular contents of these works with verses from the Quran. Dr. Baqi also criticizes the limitations of using complex mathematical models to predict societal collapse and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the complexity of historical events and the limitations of human understanding. He encourages scholars to collaborate and enrich contemporary knowledge by incorporating the Quran and Hadith into their research. Dr. Baqi shares the example of Ibn Jinni, who used a mathematical formula from the Quran to predict the liberation of Jerusalem from Crusader control, and emphasizes the potential of using modern tools like AI, computational power, and data analysis to unlock new knowledge from the Quran. #GrandTheory #collapseofSocieties #sociology #spirituality #humanbehavior #complexities #EnvironmentalFactors #EconomicDynamics #politicalinstability #socialcohesion #CulturalDynamics #TechnologicalImpact #ExternalPressures #ExternalPressures #FeedbackLoopsandComplexInteractions #QuranicSocietalCollapseTheory #CollapseTheoryInspired #QuranicPerspective #SocietalDeclineInquiry #QuranicScholarship #SocietalCollapseDebate #QuranicInsights #SocietalDynamics #QuranicInspiration #CollapseTheoryDevelopment #SocietalReflections
How to memorize Quran || Post-Ramadan Plan || Quran Project || Golden rules to memorize the Quran || The Quran Project of 5 tracks || Dr. Abdul Baki Sharaf The Quran is Islam's foundation and a guide for practice, morality, and belief. It can help you understand teachings, promote peace, increase faith, and elevate your status in the eyes of Allah. It enlightens you about the Hereafter, offers spiritual rewards, and provides guidance and protection. It also brings solace, comfort, and healing, alleviates stress and anxiety, and brings peace and tranquillity to your heart. Reciting the Quran can bring rewards like nobility, protection on the Day of Resurrection, intercession on the Day of Judgment, and teaching rewards. 0:00 Introduction 1:06 Daily Memorization 9:12 Daily Recitation 17:51 Daily Listening 21:55 Weekly Study 24:11 Lifetime Implementation #quran #memorizequran #learning #surah #tafsir #islam #islamic
The Day on which no soul will be of help to another || Al-Baqarah 48 || Episode 38 Guard yourselves against the Day on which no soul will be of help to another. No intercession1 will be accepted, no ransom taken, and no help will be given.
Al-Baqarah 45 | Episode 37 And seek help through patience & prayer
Al-Baqarah 44 | Episode 36 Preaching Righteousnes & Failing to Practice it
Do not mix truth with falsehood or hide the truth knowingly.
Believe in My revelations which confirm your Scriptures. Do not be the first to deny them or trade them for a fleeting gain. And be mindful of Me #israelpalestineconflict #israelgenocide
The Children of Israel: between yesterday, today and tomorrow | Al-Baqarah 40 | Episode 33 O children of Israel! Remember My favors upon you. Fulfil your covenant and I will fulfil Mine, and stand in awe of Me
We cautioned, “O Adam! Live with your wife in Paradise and eat as freely as you please, but do not approach this tree, or else you will be wrongdoers.” - Surah Al Baqarah : 2: 35
كِتَـٰبٌ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ فَلَا يَكُن فِى صَدْرِكَ حَرَجٌۭ مِّنْهُ لِتُنذِرَ بِهِۦ وَذِكْرَىٰ لِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ ٢˹This is˺ a Book sent down to you ˹O Prophet˺—do not let anxiety into your heart regarding it—so with it you may warn ˹the disbelievers˺, and as a reminder to the believers.
“And ˹remember˺ when We said to the angels, "Prostrate before Adam"; so they prostrated, except for Iblees. He refused and was arrogant and became of the disbelievers.” - Surah Al Baqarah : 2: 34
Avram Noam Chomsky is an American professor and public intellectual known for his work in linguistics, political activism, and social criticism. Sometimes called "the father of modern linguistics", Chomsky is also a major figure in analytic philosophy and one of the founders of the field of cognitive science. "˹And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful." They said, "Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise." He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names, He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." #quran #tafsir #albaqarah #islam #noamchomsky
"˹And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful." They said, "Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise." He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names, He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." #quran #tafsir #albaqarah #islam
The Quran Simplified # 28 | Al-Baqarah 2:31-33 | The Story of our creation | The knowlege "˹And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, "Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful." They said, "Exalted are You; we have no knowledge except what You have taught us. Indeed, it is You who is the Knowing, the Wise." He said, "O Adam, inform them of their names." And when he had informed them of their names, He said, "Did I not tell you that I know the unseen [aspects] of the heavens and the earth? And I know what you reveal and what you have concealed." #quran #tafsir #albaqarah #islam
he Quran Simplified # 27 | Al-Baqarah 2:30 | The Story of our creation | part V ˹Remember˺ when your Lord said to the angels, “I am going to place a successive ˹human˺ authority on earth.” They asked ˹Allah˺, “Will You place in it someone who will spread corruption there and shed blood while we glorify Your praises and proclaim Your holiness?” Allah responded, “I know what you do not know.” #quran #tafsir #albaqarah #islam
Letter to #Netanyahu | #Palestine | #Israel | Jews | War | #Genocide | #zionism | #hamas Pointers to some reference: Shome, Siddhartha. "Zionism and the Ethnic Cleansing of Europe." Western Tributaries 1. Blumenthal, M. (2013). Goliath: Life and loathing in greater Israel. Nation Books. Chomsky, N., & Pappe, I. (2013). Gaza in crisis: Reflections on the US-Israeli war against the Palestinians. Haymarket Books. Gamliel, T., & Hazan, H. (2022). Civil melancholia: Yemenite Jews' responses to the kidnapping of their children. Ethos (Berkeley, Calif.), 50(4), 449–464. https://doi.org/10.1111/etho.12365 Glaser, D. (2003). Zionism and Apartheid: a moral comparison. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 26(3), 403–421. https://doi.org/10.1080/0141987032000067264 Jones, V. (2009). Useless eaters: Puppets of the new world order. Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. Shlaim, A. (2014). The iron wall: Israel and the Arab world. Penguin Books. Taylor, L. (2020). Why were the founders of Liberal Judaism in Britain opposed to Zionism? European Judaism, 53(2), 109–123. https://doi.org/10.3167/ej.2020.530210
The Quran Simplified # 26 | Al-Baqarah 2:30 | The Story of our creation | part IV ˹Remember˺ when your Lord said to the angels, “I am going to place a successive ˹human˺ authority on earth.” They asked ˹Allah˺, “Will You place in it someone who will spread corruption there and shed blood while we glorify Your praises and proclaim Your holiness?” Allah responded, “I know what you do not know.” #quran #tafsir #albaqarah #islam
The Quran Simplified # 25 | Al-Baqarah 2:30 | The Story of our creation | part III ˹Remember˺ when your Lord said to the angels, “I am going to place a successive ˹human˺ authority on earth.” They asked ˹Allah˺, “Will You place in it someone who will spread corruption there and shed blood while we glorify Your praises and proclaim Your holiness?” Allah responded, “I know what you do not know.” #quran #tafsir #albaqarah #islam
The Quran Simplified # 24 | Al-Baqarah 2:30 | The Story of our creation | part II ˹Remember˺ when your Lord said to the angels, “I am going to place a successive ˹human˺ authority on earth.” They asked ˹Allah˺, “Will You place in it someone who will spread corruption there and shed blood while we glorify Your praises and proclaim Your holiness?” Allah responded, “I know what you do not know.” #quran #tafsir #albaqarah #islam
The Quran Simiplified # 23 | Al-Baqarah 2:30 | Story of our creation (part I) ˹Remember˺ when your Lord said to the angels, “I am going to place a successive ˹human˺ authority on earth.” They asked ˹Allah˺, “Will You place in it someone who will spread corruption there and shed blood while we glorify Your praises and proclaim Your holiness?” Allah responded, “I know what you do not know.”1 #quran #tafsir #islam #albaqarah
The Quran Simplified # 22 | Surah Al-Baraha 29#quran #tafsir #albaqarah هُوَ ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَ لَكُم مَّا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ جَمِيعًۭا ثُمَّ ٱسْتَوَىٰٓ إِلَى ٱلسَّمَآءِ فَسَوَّىٰهُنَّ سَبْعَ سَمَـٰوَٰتٍۢ ۚ وَهُوَ بِكُلِّ شَىْءٍ عَلِيمٌۭ ٢٩ He is the One Who created everything in the earth for you. Then He turned towards the heaven, forming it into seven heavens. And He has ˹perfect˺ knowledge of all things.
# baqarah 28 #quran #tafsir #albaqarah كَيۡفَ تَكۡفُرُوۡنَ بِاللّٰهِ وَڪُنۡتُمۡ اَمۡوَاتًا فَاَحۡيَاکُمۡۚ ثُمَّ يُمِيۡتُكُمۡ ثُمَّ يُحۡيِيۡكُمۡ ثُمَّ اِلَيۡهِ تُرۡجَعُوۡنَ **here is the translation from clear quran** How can you deny God, when you were dead and He gave you life, then He will put you to death, then He will bring you to life, then to Him you will be returned? ## style - [ ] note on coming back to the central topic of the ‘ibadah' of Allah which started this series of verses from verse no. 21 and then took a tour of Allah's signs in nature as well as the Scripture and after all these clear proof, this verse starts with this rhetorical question - [ ] note ‘rhetorical question' at the start of the verse. - [ ] the pronoun in ‘you disbelief' تكفرون refers to the ‘mankind' which started this block يا أيها الناس - [ ] note the meaning of Kufr and how close it is to the English word ‘cover' # three verses related to our verse 1) ref. to **surah at-tur 35,36** below, showing that Allah is the one who created us from dust, because otherwise we a) can not be created from nothing, and b) can not created ourselves, which is an illogical. *Or were they created out of nothing? Or are they the creators?* *Or did they create the heavens and the earth? In fact, they are not certain.* 2) **verse 1 of surah al-insan** هل أتى على الإنسان حين من الدهر لم يكن Has there not come upon man a period of time when he was not a thing [even] mentioned? 3) verse **11, chapter 40 (ghafir) of the Quran**: قالوا ربنا أمتتنا اثنتين و أحييتنا اثنتين They will say, "Our Lord, You gave us death twice and gave us life twice, and we have confessed our sins. So is there to an exit any way?" # Our life story in 4 stages **these are the stages of our life between 2 deaths and 2 lives** - [ ] 1) we were dead when we were nothing in the womb of our moms, and can not sense anything. **death means various things in the Quran** - [ ] the word ‘death' is used to mean ‘lifeless' as Allah used this word to describe the stone-made statues in surah an-nahl 21 **Translation of verse 21, chapter 16 of the Quran: أَمْوَاتٌ غَيْرُ أَحْيَاءٍ*And those you invoke other than Allah do not create [anything], but they themselves are created*.** - [ ] also, the word ‘death' is used to describe the barren earth like a desert that has no plantation. as in surah yasin-33 Translation of verse 33, chapter 36 of the Quran: وآية لهم الأرض الميتة *And a sign for them is the dead earth. We have brought it to life and brought forth from it grain, and from it they eat.* - [ ] the ‘death' status is also true to a fetus in the womb before it starts to heartbeat - [ ] also note that Allah has created ‘death' as he created ‘life' as in sura al-Mulk (2) هو الذي خلق الموت والحياة ليبلوكم أيكم أحسن عملا - [ ] 2) then we started to be a living creature in the womb of our mother and stay a while on this earth. no one denies this part as we see them all the time. - [ ] the magnificent power of Allah who is able to move the fetus in the womb from lifeless objects such as clots of bool to life. - [ ] note on how no advanced science and technology can create life in the lab 3) then we will die. no one denies this part, as we experience them ourselves. 4) the final part is when we will be raised again. - [ ] the infidels did not believe in this part, but Allah is telling them that He who was able to create after death and make us die is not a big deal for him - [ ] so in this method, Allah is teaching us a tool of argument which is ‘to step on facts that they agree, and proceed to facts they do not agree, when the embedded power and miracle is the same' - [ ] then ‘we return to him', this indicates that the return means subjecting to accountability and question and answer
#quran #tafsir #albaqarah The Quran Simplified #20 | Al-Baqarah 2:27 Who break the covenant of Allah after contracting it and sever that which Allah has ordered to be joined and cause corruption on earth. It is those who are the losers.
#quran #tafsir #albaqarah The Quran Simplified #19 | Al-Baqarah 2:26 Surely Allah does not shy away from using the parable of a mosquito or what is even smaller. As for the believers, they know that it is the truth from their Lord. And as for the disbelievers, they argue, “What does Allah mean by such a parable?” Through this ˹test˺, He leaves many to stray, and guides many. And He leaves none to stray except the rebellious—
#quran #tafsir #albaqarah The Quran Simplified #18 | Al-Baqarah 2:25 Give good news ˹O Prophet˺ to those who believe and do good that they will have Gardens under which rivers flow. Whenever provided with fruit, they will say, “This is what we were given before,” for they will be served fruit that looks similar ˹but tastes different˺. They will have pure spouses, and they will be there forever.
#tafsir #albaqarah The #quran Simplified #17 | Al-Baqarah 2:24 But if you are unable to do so—and you will never be able to do so—then fear the Fire fuelled with people and stones, which is prepared for the disbelievers.
#quran #tafsir #tafseer The Quran Simplified #16 | Al-Baqarah 2:23 And if you are in doubt about what We have revealed to Our servant, then produce a sûrah like it and call your helpers other than Allah, if what you say is true.
#quran #tafsir #albaqarah The Quran Simplified #15 | Al-Baqarah 22 ˹He is the One˺ Who has made the earth a place of settlement for you and the sky a canopy; and sends down rain from the sky, causing fruits to grow as a provision for you. So do not knowingly set up equals to Allah ˹in worship˺.
#tafsir #tafseer The #quran Simplified #14 | #albaqarah 2:21 O humanity! Worship your Lord, Who created you and those before you, so that you may become mindful ˹of Him˺.
#quran #albaqarah #tafsir The Quran Simplified #13 | Al-Baqarah 20 It is as if the lightning were about to snatch away their sight. Whenever lightning strikes, they walk in its light, but when darkness covers them, they stand still. Had Allah willed, He could have taken away their hearing and sight. Surely Allah is Most Capable of everything.
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#quran #tafsir #albaqarah The Quran Simplified #12 | Al-Baqarah 2:19 Or ˹those caught in˺ a rainstorm from the sky with darkness, thunder, and lightning. They press their fingers into their ears at the sound of every thunder-clap for fear of death. And Allah encompasses the disbelievers ˹by His might˺.
Quran Simplified #4 | Al-Baqarah 8-9 And there are some who say, “We believe in Allah and the Last Day,” yet they are not ˹true˺ believers.There is sickness in their hearts, and Allah ˹only˺ lets their sickness increase. They will suffer a painful punishment for their lies.
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