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Can a haram relationship ever become halal?What if you have already fallen in love? Is there still hope? Can Allah forgive you? And what practical steps should you take if you sincerely want to make your relationship pleasing to Allah?In this deeply practical and compassionate lecture, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi addresses one of the most important questions facing Muslim youth today:How do you transform a haram relationship into a halal one?Drawing from the Qur'an, the Sunnah, Islamic scholarship, psychology, and real-life counselling experience, this lecture offers a step-by-step roadmap for those who genuinely seek Allah's pleasure without losing hope in His mercy.Whether you are currently in a relationship, considering marriage, recovering from emotional attachment, or guiding someone through these challenges, this lecture provides timeless principles rooted firmly in Islam. IN THIS SERIES OF LECTURES, YOU WILL DISCOVER:PART 1: What makes a relationship haram in Islam?PART 2: Why emotional attachment can become so powerful.PART 3: Warning signs that your relationship needs immediate tawbah.PART 4: Can a haram relationship truly become halal?PART 5: The Seven-Step Islamic Roadmap from Haram to Halal.PART 6: When walking away becomes an act of worship.PART 7: How to know if someone truly loves you.PART 8: Common excuses Muslims make for remaining in haram relationships.PART 9: The foundations of a successful halal marriage.PART 10: Timeless lessons from the stories of Prophet Yusuf (AS), Prophet Musa (AS), Maryam (AS), Khadijah (RA), and Aishah (RA). THIS LECTURE IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR:Muslim youthSingles preparing for marriageCouples seeking Allah's blessingsParents raising teenagersMarriage counsellorsImams and community leadersUniversity students and young professionals KEY THEMESIslamic Relationships • Dating in Islam • Halal Love • Marriage in Islam • Tawbah (Repentance) • Emotional Attachment • Muslim Youth • Islamic Counselling • Premarital Guidance • Love and Faith • Nikah • Taqwa • Family Life • PersonalDevelopment • Spiritual GrowthIf this lecture benefits you:Like this lecture.Share your reflections in the comments.Share this lecture with someone who may need hope and guidance today.Subscribe for more authentic lectures on marriage, family life, Islamic psychology, emotional wellbeing, parenting,personal development, and spiritual growth.Book for Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapyDownload the Adeyemi App from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2faVisit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠Join Abdulfattah Adeyemi's Community:https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠FOLLOW ME ON:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQAInstagram: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube: www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiMay Allah guide every heart seeking Him, bless every halal marriage with sakīnah, mawaddah, and raḥmah, forgive those who sincerely repent, and grant our youth spouses who bring them closer to Jannah. Āmīn.#HalalRelationship #DatingInIslam #IslamicMarriage #MarriageInIslam #HalalLove #Tawbah #MuslimYouth #IslamicCounseling #Nikah #LoveInIslam #RelationshipAdvice #MuslimSingles #BeforeMarriage #IslamicReminder #Quran #Sunnah #UstazAbdulfattahAdeyemi #Baynakum #Marriage

Can a haram relationship ever become halal?What if you have already fallen in love? Is there still hope? Can Allah forgive you? And what practical steps should you take if you sincerely want to make your relationship pleasing to Allah?In this deeply practical and compassionate lecture, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi addresses one of the most important questions facing Muslim youth today:How do you transform a haram relationship into a halal one?Drawing from the Qur'an, the Sunnah, Islamic scholarship, psychology, and real-life counselling experience, this lecture offers a step-by-step roadmap for those who genuinely seek Allah's pleasure without losing hope in His mercy.Whether you are currently in a relationship, considering marriage, recovering from emotional attachment, or guiding someone through these challenges, this lecture provides timeless principles rooted firmly in Islam. IN THIS SERIES OF LECTURES, YOU WILL DISCOVER:PART 1: What makes a relationship haram in Islam?PART 2: Why emotional attachment can become so powerful.PART 3: Warning signs that your relationship needs immediate tawbah.PART 4: Can a haram relationship truly become halal?PART 5: The Seven-Step Islamic Roadmap from Haram to Halal.PART 6: When walking away becomes an act of worship.PART 7: How to know if someone truly loves you.PART 8: Common excuses Muslims make for remaining in haram relationships.PART 9: The foundations of a successful halal marriage.PART 10: Timeless lessons from the stories of Prophet Yusuf (AS), Prophet Musa (AS), Maryam (AS), Khadijah (RA), and Aishah (RA). THIS LECTURE IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR:Muslim youthSingles preparing for marriageCouples seeking Allah's blessingsParents raising teenagersMarriage counsellorsImams and community leadersUniversity students and young professionals KEY THEMESIslamic Relationships • Dating in Islam • Halal Love • Marriage in Islam • Tawbah (Repentance) • Emotional Attachment • Muslim Youth • Islamic Counselling • Premarital Guidance • Love and Faith • Nikah • Taqwa • Family Life • PersonalDevelopment • Spiritual GrowthIf this lecture benefits you:Like this lecture.Share your reflections in the comments.Share this lecture with someone who may need hope and guidance today.Subscribe for more authentic lectures on marriage, family life, Islamic psychology, emotional wellbeing, parenting,personal development, and spiritual growth.Book a Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapyDownload the Adeyemi App from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2faVisit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠Join Abdulfattah Adeyemi's Community:https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠FOLLOW ME ON:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQAInstagram: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube: www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiMay Allah guide every heart seeking Him, bless every halal marriage with sakīnah, mawaddah, and raḥmah, forgive those who sincerely repent, and grant our youth spouses who bring them closer to Jannah. Āmīn.#HalalRelationship #DatingInIslam #IslamicMarriage#MarriageInIslam #HalalLove #Tawbah #MuslimYouth #IslamicCounseling #Nikah#LoveInIslam #RelationshipAdvice #MuslimSingles #BeforeMarriage#IslamicReminder #Quran #Sunnah #UstazAbdulfattahAdeyemi #Baynakum #Marriage

Can a haram relationship ever become halal?What if you've already fallen in love? Is there still hope? Can Allah forgive you? And what practical steps should you take if you sincerely want to make your relationship pleasing to Allah?In this deeply practical and compassionate lecture, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi addresses one of the most important questions facing Muslim youth today:How do you transform a haram relationship into a halal one?Drawing from the Qur'an, the Sunnah, Islamic scholarship, psychology, and real-life counselling experience, this lecture offers a step-by-step roadmap for those who genuinely seek Allah's pleasure without losing hope in His mercy.Whether you are currently in a relationship, considering marriage, recovering from emotional attachment, or guiding someone through these challenges, this lecture provides timeless principles rooted firmly in Islam. IN THIS SERIES OF LECTURES, YOU WILL DISCOVER:PART 1: What makes a relationship haram in Islam?PART 2: Why emotional attachment can become so powerful.PART 3: Warning signs that your relationship needs immediate tawbah.PART 4: Can a haram relationship truly become halal?PART 5: The Seven-Step Islamic Roadmap from Haram to Halal.PART 6: When walking away becomes an act of worship.PART 7: How to know if someone truly loves you.PART 8: Common excuses Muslims make for remaining in haram relationships.PART 9: The foundations of a successful halal marriage.PART 10: Timeless lessons from the stories of Prophet Yusuf (AS), Prophet Musa (AS), Maryam (AS), Khadijah (RA), and Aishah (RA). THIS LECTURE IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR:Muslim youthSingles preparing for marriageCouples seeking Allah's blessingsParents raising teenagersMarriage counsellorsImams and community leadersUniversity students and young professionals KEY THEMESIslamic Relationships • Dating in Islam • Halal Love • Marriage in Islam • Tawbah (Repentance) • Emotional Attachment • Muslim Youth • Islamic Counselling • Premarital Guidance • Love and Faith • Nikah • Taqwa • Family Life • Personal Development • Spiritual GrowthIf this lecture benefits you:Like this lecture.Share your reflections in the comments.Share this lecture with someone who may need hope and guidance today.Subscribe for more authentic lectures on marriage, family life, Islamic psychology, emotional wellbeing, parenting, personal development, and spiritual growth.Book a Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapyDownload the Adeyemi App from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2faVisit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠Join Abdulfattah Adeyemi's Community:https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠FOLLOW ME ON:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQAInstagram: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube:www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiMay Allah guide every heart seeking Him, bless every halal marriage with sakīnah, mawaddah, and raḥmah, forgive those who sincerely repent, and grant our youth spouses who bring them closer to Jannah. Āmīn.#HalalRelationship #DatingInIslam #IslamicMarriage #MarriageInIslam #HalalLove #Tawbah#MuslimYouth #IslamicCounseling #Nikah #LoveInIslam #RelationshipAdvice #MuslimSingles #BeforeMarriage #IslamicReminder #Quran #Sunnah #UstazAbdulfattahAdeyemi #Baynakum #Marriag

Auto-generated transcript: Bismillāh ar-Raḥmān ar-Raḥīm. Al-ḥamdu lillāhi Rabbil-‘alāmīn. Wa salātu wa salāmu ‘ala ashraf al-anbiyā’ wal-mursalīn, Muḥammadin Rasūlallāh ﷺ, wa ‘ala ālihi wa sahbihi salāmun kāseran kāseran. My brothers and sisters, Alhamdulillah, Allāh subḥānahu wa ta’ālā sent Ādam alayhis-salām and Hāwā alayhis-salām, our ancestors, from Jannah to the earth. And Allāh subḥānahu wa ta’ālā has… Continue reading Return to Jannah

Can a haram relationship ever become halal?What if you've already fallen in love? Is there still hope? Can Allah forgive you? And what practical steps should you take if you sincerely want to make your relationship pleasing to Allah?In this deeply practical and compassionate lecture, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi addresses one of the most important questions facing Muslim youth today:How do you transform a haram relationship into a halal one?Drawing from the Qur'an, the Sunnah, Islamic scholarship, psychology, and real-life counselling experience, this lecture offers a step-by-step roadmap for those who genuinely seek Allah's pleasure without losing hope in His mercy.Whether you are currently in a relationship, considering marriage, recovering from emotional attachment, or guiding someone through these challenges, this lecture provides timeless principles rooted firmly in Islam. IN THIS SERIES OF LECTURES, YOU WILL DISCOVER:PART 1: What makes a relationship haram in Islam?PART 2: Why emotional attachment can become so powerful.PART 3: Warning signs that your relationship needs immediate tawbah.PART 4: Can a haram relationship truly become halal?PART 5: The Seven-Step Islamic Roadmap from Haram to Halal.PART 6: When walking away becomes an act of worship.PART 7: How to know if someone truly loves you.PART 8: Common excuses Muslims make for remaining in haram relationships.PART 9: The foundations of a successful halal marriage.PART 10: Timeless lessons from the stories of Prophet Yusuf (AS), Prophet Musa (AS), Maryam (AS), Khadijah (RA), and Aishah (RA). THIS LECTURE IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR:Muslim youthSingles preparing for marriageCouples seeking Allah's blessingsParents raising teenagersMarriage counsellorsImams and community leadersUniversity students and young professionals KEY THEMESIslamic Relationships • Dating in Islam • Halal Love • Marriage in Islam • Tawbah (Repentance) • Emotional Attachment • Muslim Youth • Islamic Counselling • Premarital Guidance • Love and Faith • Nikah • Taqwa • Family Life • PersonalDevelopment • Spiritual GrowthIf this lecture benefits you:Like this lecture.Share your reflections in the comments.Share this lecture with someone who may need hope and guidance today.Subscribe for more authentic lectures on marriage, family life, Islamic psychology, emotional wellbeing, parenting,personal development, and spiritual growth.Book a Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapyDownload the Adeyemi App from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2faVisit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠Join Abdulfattah Adeyemi's Community:https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠FOLLOW MEON:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQAInstagram: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube:www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiMay Allah guide every heart seeking Him, bless every halal marriage with sakīnah, mawaddah, and raḥmah, forgive those who sincerely repent, and grant our youthspouses who bring them closer to Jannah. Āmīn.#HalalRelationship #DatingInIslam #IslamicMarriage #MarriageInIslam #HalalLove #Tawbah#MuslimYouth #IslamicCounseling #Nikah #LoveInIslam #RelationshipAdvice #MuslimSingles #BeforeMarriage #IslamicReminder #Quran #Sunnah #UstazAbdulfattahAdeyemi #Baynakum #Marriag

Can a haram relationship ever become halal?What if you've already fallen in love? Is there still hope? Can Allah forgive you? And what practical steps should you take if you sincerely want to make your relationship pleasing to Allah?In this deeply practical and compassionate lecture, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi addresses one of the most important questions facing Muslim youth today:How do you transform a haram relationship into a halal one?Drawing from the Qur'an, the Sunnah, Islamic scholarship, psychology, and real-life counselling experience, this lecture offers a step-by-step roadmap for those who genuinely seek Allah's pleasure without losing hope in His mercy.Whether you are currently in a relationship, considering marriage, recovering from emotional attachment, or guiding someone through these challenges, this lecture provides timeless principles rooted firmly in Islam. IN THIS SERIES OF LECTURES, YOU WILL DISCOVER:PART 1: What makes a relationship haram in Islam?PART 2: Why emotional attachment can become so powerful.PART 3: Warning signs that your relationship needs immediate tawbah.PART 4: Can a haram relationship truly become halal?PART 5: The Seven-Step Islamic Roadmap from Haram to Halal.PART 6: When walking away becomes an act of worship.PART 7: How to know if someone truly loves you.PART 8: Common excuses Muslims make for remaining in haram relationships.PART 9: The foundations of a successful halal marriage.PART 10: Timeless lessons from the stories of Prophet Yusuf (AS), Prophet Musa (AS), Maryam (AS), Khadijah (RA), and Aishah (RA). THIS LECTURE IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR:Muslim youthSingles preparing for marriageCouples seeking Allah's blessingsParents raising teenagersMarriage counsellorsImams and community leadersUniversity students and young professionals KEY THEMESIslamic Relationships • Dating in Islam • Halal Love • Marriage in Islam • Tawbah (Repentance) • Emotional Attachment • Muslim Youth • Islamic Counselling • Premarital Guidance • Love and Faith • Nikah • Taqwa • Family Life • PersonalDevelopment • Spiritual GrowthIf this lecture benefits you:Like this lecture.Share your reflections in the comments.Share this lecture with someone who may need hope and guidance today.Subscribe for more authentic lectures on marriage, family life, Islamic psychology, emotional wellbeing, parenting,personal development, and spiritual growth.Book a Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapyDownload the Adeyemi App from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2faVisit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠Join Abdulfattah Adeyemi's Community:https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠FOLLOW ME ON:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQAInstagram: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube:www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiMay Allah guide every heart seeking Him, bless every halal marriage with sakīnah, mawaddah, and raḥmah, forgive those who sincerely repent, and grant our youthspouses who bring them closer to Jannah. Āmīn.#HalalRelationship #DatingInIslam #IslamicMarriage #MarriageInIslam #HalalLove #Tawbah #MuslimYouth #IslamicCounseling #Nikah #LoveInIslam #RelationshipAdvice #MuslimSingles #BeforeMarriage #IslamicReminder #Quran #Sunnah#UstazAbdulfattahAdeyemi #Baynakum #Marriag

Last week we sealed the heart of the kāfir and stood at the mouth of the third category. This week we step into it. Of the three types of people in Part One — the muttaqīn (Ayāt 2–5), the kāfir (Ayāt 6–7), and the munāfiq (Ayāt 8–20) — the hypocrite is given the longest passage by far. Thirteen ayāt against four and two. It is worth asking why before we read a single word of them.1. Why the Hypocrite Takes the Longest PassageTwo reasons. First, there are different types and levels of hypocrite. Second, and more telling, the munāfiq is simply hard to define. The person of taqwā is clear — good within, good without. The kāfir is clear — bad within, bad without. But the hypocrite is neither here nor there: good on the surface, corrupt underneath, and forever shifting between the two. Ambiguity needs more words to pin down than clarity does.2. The Word Munāfiq: The Tunnel of the DabbThe word comes from nafaq — a tunnel. But the image turns on the difference between a burrow and a tunnel. A rabbit's burrow has one opening: one way in, one way out, a door the animal must stand and defend because it has no other. The dabb, the desert lizard, digs a tunnel with two openings. When danger comes from one end, it bolts out the other. It never has to commit to a position; it always keeps an escape route.That is the hypocrite exactly. When the Muslims are winning, he says, “We are with you — one of you.” When the tide turns toward the Quraysh, he slips out the far exit: “We are your friends; we've been helping you all along.” A bestie to both — though the word best can only ever have one.There is a fitting detail in how the Arabs still hunt the dabb. Because the tunnel has many mouths, it is never a one-man job. A group drives into the desert, finds the holes, and floods them with water from a hose. Not knowing which exit the animal will take, they watch every opening at once — and take it the moment it surfaces. The very feature meant to keep it safe is what exposes it. (A note in passing: the dabb is ḥalāl, though the Prophet ﷺ did not eat it himself, as it was unfamiliar to his people.)3. How the Hypocrites Came to BeWhen the Muslims made the Hijrah, they were not yet strong. In that first year Madīnah held three groups: the Muslims — some 300-plus men, perhaps close to a thousand souls with their families, in a city of six or seven thousand, a ruling minority; the Jews, in three tribes (the Qaynuqāʿ, the Naḍīr, and the Qurayẓah); and the pagans, still free to worship their idols. There were no Christians in Madīnah.Here a point of definition matters. When the moment of decision came, the pagans faced a choice the Jews did not — because being a Jew is a matter of ethnicity as well as religion. You can change your religion; you cannot change your lineage, any more than a Malay can decide to be Chinese. So the religious conversions that followed came from the pagans, whose religion put no such barrier in the way.The decisive moment was the Battle of Badr, in the second year of Hijrah. 313 Muslims, badly equipped — not all of them even had swords, and those they had were feeble, because they had never set out expecting war — faced roughly a thousand Quraysh, armed to the hilt, one of the largest armies Arabia had yet seen. And the Muslims won decisively; the leading men of Quraysh were killed. The politics of the peninsula turned in a day. Islam was here to stay.Badr is also a lesson in how planning and reliance on Allah fit together. The Muslims were aided by angels — but you do not put angels in your plan. You make du'ā for help and Allah sends it however He wills, but you prepare with the means actually in front of you. You cannot study three chapters of ten and expect an angel to whisper the rest in your ear during the exam. Do your utmost; then trust Him for what lies beyond your reach.After Badr, the pagans understood there was no future on the losing side, and no ethnic wall to shelter behind as the Jews had. Their only way to keep standing and influence was to profess Islam outwardly. For many, the profession was hollow — and this is the origin of the hypocrites. There were none in the first year of Hijrah; they appeared only in the second, once outward Islam became the price of relevance.4. The Leader of the Hypocrites: ʿAbdullāh ibn UbayyThe munāfiqūn had a head: ʿAbdullāh ibn Ubayy ibn Salūl. To understand him, return to pre-Islamic Madīnah, then called Yathrib — home to Arabs and Jews. The Arabs were two main tribes, the Aws and the Khazraj, locked in a feud that had run for decades and killed off the senior leaders on both sides. It was exhaustion with that un-winnable war that finally led them to invite the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to lead them.Ibn Ubayy was the most senior figure left standing, and he had expected the leadership of Madīnah to fall to him by default. But the rival tribe would never accept a ruler drawn from the enemy they had fought for a generation — so the people reached past their own factions for a neutral leader, and invited the Prophet ﷺ. Ibn Ubayy was left jealous and bitter: the leadership was supposed to be mine. He and his followers stayed pagan at first, betting the Muslims would soon be gone. When Badr proved otherwise, he “accepted” Islam with his tongue while nursing the grievance in his heart — and so led the hypocrites, later feeding the weak points of Madīnah to the Quraysh, telling each side what it wanted to hear.5. Ayah 8 — “We believe” (but they do not)وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ مَن يَقُولُ ءَامَنَّا بِٱللَّهِ وَبِٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرِ وَمَا هُم بِمُؤْمِنِينَWa mina al-nāsi man yaqūlu āmannā billāhi wa bil-yawmi al-ākhiri wa mā hum bi-mu'minīn.“And among the people are those who say, ‘We believe in Allah and in the Last Day,' but they are not believers.”Walking the words: wa — and; min al-nās — among the people; man yaqūlu — those who say; āmannā billāhi wa bil-yawmi al-ākhir — we believe in Allah and the Last Day; wa mā hum bi-mu'minīn — but they are not believers. They claim faith in Allah and the Hereafter, and Allah Himself overturns the claim: they never had īmān at all. The mouth says one thing; the heart holds another.From this comes a principle worth carrying. The Prophet ﷺ and many companions knew the hypocrites — Jibrīl named them through revelation — yet Ibn Ubayy was never punished for his hypocrisy. Because we judge people by their outward actions, not their intentions. Intention is known to Allah alone; it is a matter between a person and their Lord. The Prophet ﷺ had revelation; we do not. So the lesson is a careful balance: take people at face value — do not accuse, do not presume to read hearts — but stay discerning. Where the signs of untrustworthiness are clear, you guard yourself accordingly, without ever making an accusation about what lies inside another person.6. Ayah 9 — The Deception That Reboundsيُخَـٰدِعُونَ ٱللَّهَ وَٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَمَا يَخْدَعُونَ إِلَّآ أَنفُسَهُمْ وَمَا يَشْعُرُونَYukhādiʿūna Allāha wa alladhīna āmanū, wa mā yakhdaʿūna illā anfusahum wa mā yashʿurūn.“They think to deceive Allah and those who believe, but they deceive none but themselves — and they perceive it not.”They imagine they can slip their disbelief past Allah — that He does not see the pretence — and past the believers with Him. But the deception lands on no one but themselves; they are the ones who end at the losing end. And the closing phrase, wa mā yashʿurūn — “they do not even perceive it” — is the sharpest edge of the ayah: the trap has closed on them, and they cannot even feel it.7. Ayah 10 — The Disease of the Heartفِى قُلُوبِهِم مَّرَضٌ فَزَادَهُمُ ٱللَّهُ مَرَضًا وَلَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌۢ بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَكْذِبُونَFī qulūbihim maraḍun fa-zādahumu Allāhu maraḍā, wa lahum ʿadhābun alīmun bimā kānū yakdhibūn.“In their hearts is a disease, so Allah has increased their disease; and for them is a painful punishment for the lies they used to tell.”Allah names hypocrisy a disease (maraḍ) of the heart — and rather than cure it, He increases it. A quick distinction of terms: nifāq is the hypocrisy; munāfiq is the hypocrite himself. For them is ʿadhāb alīm, a painful punishment, earned by their persistent lying.The word alīm carries more than the translation shows, and it turns on pronunciation. ʿAlīm, opened with an ʿayn, means “most knowledgeable.” Alīm, opened with a hamzah, means “painful.” The whole meaning rides on that first letter — which is why precise recitation (makhraj) is a necessity, not a refinement.The root of pain is alam; alīm is its intensified form. That extra yā' — the -īm pattern — is a form of hyperbole: not exaggeration in the sense of something untrue, but intensification to the extreme. It is the same pattern as Ar-Raḥīm, which is not merely “merciful” but extremely merciful. So alīm is not just pain, but pain at its utmost.And the pattern carries a second dimension: it is continuously increasing. A punishment that does not merely hurt but keeps growing worse. The reason Allah frames it this way cuts against something we know from experience — in this world, pain eases as we grow used to it. The first time you stretch into the splits it feels like torture; do it daily and the body adjusts until it is nothing. Walk fifteen kilometres in forty-degree heat with long stretches of no shade, and the five-minute walk to the masjid the next day feels like nothing at all. We adapt. The punishment of Jahannam is built so that no one ever adapts: each time the person thinks “I can bear this now,” it deepens; “I think I've adjusted,” and it deepens again — continuous, escalating, with no floor to settle onto.The same -īm pattern, turned toward mercy, gives Ar-Raḥīm — and here the contrast is worth holding. Ar-Raḥmān is the mercy Allah extends to everyone in this world; Ar-Raḥīm is the mercy reserved for the believers in Jannah. And like alīm, it is ever-increasing, but toward the good. In this world even what we love grows stale; we get used to it and it becomes the new normal. In Jannah the delight only ever improves — better, and better, and better, without end.8. ʿAẓīm vs Alīm: Whose Punishment Is Worse?Set the two endings side by side. Ayah 7, of the kāfir, closes: wa lahum ʿadhābun ʿaẓīm— “a great punishment.” Ayah 10, of the munāfiq, closes: wa lahum ʿadhābun alīm — “a painful punishment.” Note that ʿaẓīm, “great,” is a neutral intensifier: one can be greatly foolish or greatly brilliant. It magnifies without saying good or bad.So whose is worse? On the strength of the language, the munāfiq's. ʿAẓīm describes a punishment that is great; alīm describes one that is painful and continuously increasing. The hypocrite's does not merely match the disbeliever's in scale — it deepens without end. And fittingly so: the hypocrite knew the truth, professed it with his tongue, and betrayed it in his heart.Next week, in shā' Allāh, we continue into the hypocrites' passage — and our quiz will cover up to Ayah 10, including the characteristics of the People of Taqwā and the definitions of the kāfir, so keep them memorized. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.grounded.day/subscribe

Can shared decision-making and patient support change the treatment journey for overactive bladder? On this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland and OAB expert Dr. Jannah Thompson discuss how patient education, clear counseling, and ongoing follow-up improve care for patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence. They cover practical strategies for building an effective OAB care pathway, staff training for better patient navigation, and proactive approaches that increase adherence and access to advanced therapies. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by Medtronic Pelvic Healthhttps://urgencyisreal.com/ --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction04:00 - Shared Decision-Making06:51 - Clinic Efficiency10:38 - Expanding OAB Therapy Options12:27 - Long-Term OAB Care17:41 - Building an OAB Program18:18 - Staff Training and Follow-Up25:32 - OAB Navigator Implementation27:14 - Navigation Outcomes28:39 - Scaling with Staff and Epic30:35 - Algorithm Resources34:08 - Neuromodulation Advances38:37 - New Tibial and Battery-Free Devices40:56 - Quality of Life in OAB Care46:11 - Access and Adoption51:22 - Streamlining Therapy Discussions52:47 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episode The conversation explores the diverse landscape of OAB treatment options, the evolving role of neuromodulation, and how new technologies are enabling more personalized care. Dr. Thompson shares insights on empowering staff as part of the clinical team, leveraging patient navigators to boost follow-up and advanced therapy uptake, and the importance of integrating patient preferences and lifestyle factors into every decision. They emphasize that quality of life, not just symptom control, should be central to OAB management, and discuss how to engage patients as partners throughout their treatment journey. --- Resources Patient navigation for overactive bladder improves access to carehttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-019-04085-7 --- BackTable Women's Health is the go-to podcast for gynecologists, gynecologic surgeons, and other healthcare professionals focused on women's health. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Can a haram relationship ever become halal?What if you've already fallen in love? Is there still hope? Can Allah forgive you? And what practical steps should you take if you sincerely want to make your relationship pleasing to Allah?In this deeply practical and compassionate lecture, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi addresses one of the most important questions facing Muslim youth today:How do you transform a haram relationship into a halal one?Drawing from the Qur'an, the Sunnah, Islamic scholarship, psychology, and real-life counselling experience, this lecture offers a step-by-step roadmap for those who genuinely seek Allah's pleasure without losing hope in His mercy.Whether you are currently in a relationship, considering marriage, recovering from emotional attachment, or guiding someone through these challenges, this lecture provides timeless principles rooted firmly in Islam. IN THIS SERIES OF LECTURES, YOU WILL DISCOVER:PART 1: What makes a relationship haram in Islam?PART 2: Why emotional attachment can become so powerful.PART 3: Warning signs that your relationship needs immediate tawbah.PART 4: Can a haram relationship truly become halal?PART 5: The Seven-Step Islamic Roadmap from Haram to Halal.PART 6: When walking away becomes an act of worship.PART 7: How to know if someone truly loves you.PART 8: Common excuses Muslims make for remaining in haram relationships.PART 9: The foundations of a successful halal marriage.PART 10: Timeless lessons from the stories of Prophet Yusuf (AS), Prophet Musa (AS), Maryam (AS), Khadijah (RA), and Aishah (RA). THIS LECTURE IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR:Muslim youthSingles preparing for marriageCouples seeking Allah's blessingsParents raising teenagersMarriage counsellorsImams and community leadersUniversity students and young professionals KEY THEMESIslamic Relationships • Dating in Islam • Halal Love • Marriage in Islam • Tawbah (Repentance) • Emotional Attachment • Muslim Youth • Islamic Counselling • Premarital Guidance • Love and Faith • Nikah • Taqwa • Family Life • PersonalDevelopment • Spiritual GrowthIf this lecture benefits you:Like this lecture.Share your reflections in the comments.Share this lecture with someone who may need hope and guidance today.Subscribe for more authentic lectures on marriage, family life, Islamic psychology, emotional wellbeing, parenting,personal development, and spiritual growth.Book for Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapyDownload the Adeyemi App from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2faVisit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠Join Abdulfattah Adeyemi's Community:https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠FOLLOW ME ON:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQAInstagram: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube: www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiMay Allah guide every heart seeking Him, bless every halal marriage with sakīnah, mawaddah, and raḥmah, forgive those who sincerely repent, and grant our youth spouses who bring them closer to Jannah. Āmīn.#HalalRelationship #DatingInIslam #IslamicMarriage #MarriageInIslam #HalalLove #Tawbah #MuslimYouth #IslamicCounseling #Nikah #LoveInIslam #RelationshipAdvice#MuslimSingles #BeforeMarriage #IslamicReminder #Quran #Sunnah#UstazAbdulfattahAdeyemi #Baynakum #Marriage

Een gesprek met filosoof, schrijver en dichter Jannah Loontjens. Zij stelde de cursusweek Existentialisme samen. Voor de existentialisten begint het denken met het dagelijkse bestaan: leven we het leven dat we willen leiden? Waarom maken we de keuzes die we maken? In hoeverre zijn we daarin vrij? In deze cursusweek komen zowel de voorlopers van het existentialisme als de belangrijkste filosofen die tot deze stroming worden gerekend aan bod: Simone de Beauvoir, Albert Camus en Jean-Paul Sartre. Deze Franse filosofen schreven naast essays en filosofische werken ook romans, verhalen en theater. Terwijl existentialisme ten eerste draait om vrijheid van denken, gaat het ook om de kracht van taal, argumentatie en inlevingsvermogen. Loontjens zelf is daar een voorbeeld van. Onder andere in haar laatste roman Gala en Zev komen tal van vragen rond vrijheid, geconditioneerdheid, en moraliteit voorbij.

Marriage in Islam is more than a partnership for this life—it can be a journey towards Jannah. In this talk, Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera explores the Islamic vision of marriage, the impact of culture and expectations, and the challenges facing Muslim couples today. Drawing on the Qur'an, Sunnah, and timeless guidance, he reflects on love, patience, conflict, and the importance of recognising the good in our spouses. In a world where marriages face increasing pressures, this is a reminder of what marriage is meant to be—and where it can ultimately lead. Link to donate - https://www.whitethread.org/whitethread-centre/

Can shared decision-making and patient support change the treatment journey for overactive bladder? On this episode of BackTable Urology, host Dr. Suzette Sutherland and OAB expert Dr. Jannah Thompson discuss how patient education, clear counseling, and ongoing follow-up improve care for patients with overactive bladder and urge incontinence. They cover practical strategies for building an effective OAB care pathway, staff training for better patient navigation, and proactive approaches that increase adherence and access to advanced therapies. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supported by Medtronic Pelvic Healthhttps://urgencyisreal.com/ --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction04:00 - Shared Decision-Making06:51 - Clinic Efficiency10:38 - Expanding OAB Therapy Options12:27 - Long-Term OAB Care17:41 - Building an OAB Program18:18 - Staff Training and Follow-Up25:32 - OAB Navigator Implementation27:14 - Navigation Outcomes28:39 - Scaling with Staff and Epic30:35 - Algorithm Resources34:08 - Neuromodulation Advances38:37 - New Tibial and Battery-Free Devices40:56 - Quality of Life in OAB Care46:11 - Access and Adoption51:22 - Streamlining Therapy Discussions52:47 - Closing Remarks --- More about this episode The conversation explores the diverse landscape of OAB treatment options, the evolving role of neuromodulation, and how new technologies are enabling more personalized care. Dr. Thompson shares insights on empowering staff as part of the clinical team, leveraging patient navigators to boost follow-up and advanced therapy uptake, and the importance of integrating patient preferences and lifestyle factors into every decision. They emphasize that quality of life, not just symptom control, should be central to OAB management, and discuss how to engage patients as partners throughout their treatment journey. --- Resources Patient navigation for overactive bladder improves access to carehttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00192-019-04085-7 --- BackTable Urology is the go-to podcast for urologists, urologic oncologists, and urogynecologists. Download the free BackTable app to get early access to new episodes, cases, and courses curated by physicians in your specialty. ► https://www.backtable.com/app

Can a haram relationship ever become halal?What if you have already fallen in love? Is there still hope? Can Allah forgive you? And what practical steps should you take if you sincerely want to make your relationship pleasing to Allah?In this deeply practical and compassionate lecture, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi addresses one of the most important questions facing Muslim youth today:How do you transform a haram relationship into a halal one?Drawing from the Qur'an, the Sunnah, Islamic scholarship, psychology, and real-life counselling experience, this lecture offers a step-by-step roadmap for those who genuinely seek Allah's pleasure without losing hope in His mercy.Whether you are currently in a relationship, considering marriage, recovering from emotional attachment, or guiding someone through these challenges, this lecture provides timeless principles rooted firmly in Islam. IN THIS SERIES OF LECTURES, YOU WILL DISCOVER:PART 1: What makes a relationship haram in Islam?PART 2: Why emotional attachment can become so powerful.PART 3: Warning signs that your relationship needs immediate tawbah.PART 4: Can a haram relationship truly become halal?PART 5: The Seven-Step Islamic Roadmap from Haram to Halal.PART 6: When walking away becomes an act of worship.PART 7: How to know if someone truly loves you.PART 8: Common excuses Muslims make for remaining in haram relationships.PART 9: The foundations of a successful halal marriage.PART 10: Timeless lessons from the stories of Prophet Yusuf (AS), Prophet Musa (AS), Maryam (AS), Khadijah (RA), and Aishah (RA). THIS LECTURE IS ESPECIALLY BENEFICIAL FOR:Muslim youthSingles preparing for marriageCouples seeking Allah's blessingsParents raising teenagersMarriage counsellorsImams and community leadersUniversity students and young professionals KEY THEMESIslamic Relationships • Dating in Islam • Halal Love • Marriage in Islam • Tawbah (Repentance) • Emotional Attachment • Muslim Youth • Islamic Counselling • Premarital Guidance • Love and Faith • Nikah • Taqwa • Family Life • PersonalDevelopment • Spiritual GrowthIf this lecture benefits you:Like this lecture.Share your reflections in the comments.Share this lecture with someone who may need hope and guidance today.Subscribe for more authentic lectures on marriage, family life, Islamic psychology, emotional wellbeing, parenting, personal development, and spiritual growth.Book for Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapyDownload the Adeyemi App from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2faVisit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠Join Abdulfattah Adeyemi's Community:https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠FOLLOW ME ON:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQAInstagram: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube: www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiMay Allah guide every heart seeking Him, bless every halal marriage with sakīnah, mawaddah, and raḥmah, forgive those who sincerely repent, and grant our youth spouses who bring them closer to Jannah. Āmīn.#HalalRelationship #DatingInIslam #IslamicMarriage #MarriageInIslam #HalalLove #Tawbah #MuslimYouth #IslamicCounseling #Nikah #LoveInIslam #RelationshipAdvice #MuslimSingles #BeforeMarriage #IslamicReminder #Quran #Sunnah #UstazAbdulfattahAdeyemi #Baynakum #Marriage

1. Quick Recap: Where We AreWe are working through Surah Al-Baqarah, and by now the introduction should be second nature.* Meaning of the surah: The Female Cow* Number of ayat: 286* Place of revelation: Madinah — this is an early Madani surah, one of the earliest revealed after the HijrahSurahs are classified by when they were revealed, not simply where:* Makki — revealed before the Hijrah* Madani — revealed after the Hijrah. A surah can even be revealed physically in Makkah, but if it came after the Hijrah, it is still Madani.Virtue of the surah: On the Day of Judgement, Surah Al-Baqarah and its “twin,” Surah Aali ‘Imran, will come like clouds to protect those who used to recite them.2. The Nine Divisions of the SurahSurah Al-Baqarah can be organised into nine broad sections:* Types of people* First command* First human* First nation* Prophet Ibrahim* New nation (and all its laws — prayer, fasting, hajj, family, and so on)* Politics* Finance* Conclusion3. Recap of Category One: The People of Taqwā* Taqwā = mindfulness of Allah. This definition comes from the well-known exchange involving Ubayy ibn Ka'b and the imagery of walking carefully along a thorny path.* The traits of the people of taqwā are described in Ayat 2–5.* The final word of Ayah 5 is al-Muflihūn — “the successful ones.”Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.4. Understanding “Success”: Fā'iz vs MuflihArabic has more than one word for success, and the distinction matters.* Fā'iz — the one who wins a competition. There is a single winner; everyone else, however well they did, is not the fā'iz.* Muflih — comes from the root falāḥ, which we hear every day in the adhan and iqamah: “Ḥayya ‘ala al-falāḥ” (”Come to success”).The imagery of falāḥ is agricultural — it is the success of a farmer at the point of harvest. This carries two lessons:* It is not a competition with others. If one farmer harvests 100 kilos and another 200 kilos, both have still had a genuine, good harvest. Everyone can be a muflih by their own effort and criteria. It is a competition with yourself, not with your neighbour.* It requires delayed gratification. You plant today but do not harvest tomorrow. You nurture the plant and wait, putting in the work in the interim.5. Delayed Gratification in This World and the NextSuccess in the akhirah comes much later — you plant now and harvest then. But the same discipline that earns success in the akhirah also brings success in this world.* The marshmallow test: children who could wait for a larger reward tended to be more successful later in life; many who could not delay gratification struggled.* Delayed gratification is what lets a student study now and play later, or read Qur'an now and read for leisure afterwards. Sometimes you have to grind and do the less-fun things in order to succeed.Taqwā trains this exact characteristic in us.6. Category Two: Al-Kāfirūn (Ayat 6–7)Having covered the people of taqwā, we now turn to the second category of people: the kuffār (disbelievers), described in Ayat 6 and 7.Two Layers of MeaningWords carry at least two kinds of meaning: a literal meaning and a technical meaning.Literal meaning: The root kafara means to cover, to bury. Literally, a kāfir can describe a farmer — the one who takes a seed, digs a hole, places it in, and covers it over with soil.* When the farmer is planting (covering the seed), the action relates to kufr(covering).* When the farmer is harvesting, that is falāḥ.This gives us the picture behind the word: a kāfir is someone who receives something good (a seed) and chooses to bury it, cover it, and ignore it — “if I don't see it, it's not there.”Technical MeaningThe technical meaning splits into two:* Qur'anic meaning — someone who receives something good (guidance, Islam) and deliberately buries and rejects it.* Fiqhī (legal) meaning — simply a non-Muslim.7. The Qur'anic Kāfir: Al-Ghazālī's ConditionsWhen the Qur'an describes the kāfir being punished in the Fire eternally (khālidīna fīhā), it is not speaking about every single non-Muslim. It refers to a very specific person: one who was properly shown Islam and knowingly rejected it.Imam al-Ghazālī, in Al-Iqtiṣād fī al-I'tiqād, outlines the conditions for someone to be a kāfir in this Qur'anic, punishment sense:* He receives the da'wah in a reasonable manner — presented properly and appropriately, not through yelling, insults, or a careless “become Muslim or burn” thrown at someone.* His doubts and questions are answered.* He is given time to think and consider.* After all of this, he still rejects it.A key point on condition one: in a world where the media so often portrays Islam in a bad light, many people have never genuinely encountered it in a reasonable manner. Simply living near a masjid does not count.This is why our conduct matters so much as a minority. We are ambassadors of Islam.When a person behaves badly — parking carelessly at the masjid and blocking a neighbour, for example — people don't blame the individual; they blame “the Muslims” and assume it reflects Islam itself.8. Fiqhī Definition vs Qur'anic DefinitionThese two definitions do different jobs:* The fiqhī definition is black and white. You are either a Muslim or a non-Muslim. A Muslim is someone who affirms the shahādah — belief in Allah and in the finality of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It determines legal rights and responsibilities in this world.* The Qur'anic definition concerns the akhirah and rests on reasonableness — which is subjective and known only to Allah.A note on the sinful Muslim: a Muslim who does not pray is still a Muslim — a sinful, bad Muslim, but a Muslim — so long as he does not deny that prayer is wājib. Denial of what is clearly obligatory is a different matter from laziness or weakness.Why the distinction matters in practiceBecause reasonableness is subjective, we deal with people according to the fiqhī definition, and we leave the akhirah to Allah according to the Qur'anic definition.* When a Muslim dies, there are four obligations upon the community: wash, shroud, pray over, and bury.* For a non-Muslim, this checklist does not apply.9. What We Cannot SayWe cannot point to any specific individual and declare he is going to the Fire — because we do not know whether al-Ghazālī's conditions were met, whether his doubts were answered, or whether he accepted Islam at the very end. These are matters of the unseen, left to Allah.* We may speak in general terms: as a group, those who do not believe in Allah and His Messenger ﷺ will not enter Jannah.* We may not specify a named individual, because that person may not have met the conditions.On making du'ā: we may make du'ā for a non-Muslim while they are alive, but once they have passed away as a non-Muslim, we draw the line and do not make du'ā for them. This does not mean we insult or condemn — we remain neutral and respectful.Two real examples make the point. Telling a grieving friend that his deceased father is “going to Jahannam” is wrong both in manners and in belief. Likewise, when a convert grieving his non-Muslim mother was told at the masjid that “she died a kāfir, she is in the Fire,” that statement was wrong on both counts: disrespectful, and theologically presumptuous, because no one knows her final state.10. The Only ExceptionsWe only declare a specific person to be in the Fire when the Qur'an itself tells us so. The clearest example is Abu Lahab, named in a whole surah as bound for the Fire. Others, such as Fir'aun, are also identified in the Qur'an.The reverse holds too: we do not guarantee Jannah for any specific person unless the Qur'an states it. In both directions, the final judgement belongs to Allah.Our real concern should be our own standing before Allah — not passing verdicts on where others will end up.In shā' Allah, we continue with Ayat 6–7 next week.Thanks for reading Grounded! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.grounded.day/subscribe

Quick Recap* Meaning of the surah: “The Female Cow.”* Number of ayat: 286.* Nickname: The peak (summit) of the Quran.* Virtue: On the Day of Judgement, Al-Baqarah and Ali Imran will come and shade their companions.On dividing the surah: We are studying Al-Baqarah in nine parts. This division is a teaching aid created by scholars to help us navigate the surah — it is not divine. The order of the surahs themselves (Al-Baqarah, then Ali Imran) comes from Allah, but splitting a single surah into portions is a human tool. Others divide it into five, twenty, or a different number; none of them are “wrong.”Part 1 covers the groups of people. We are almost finished with the first group: the people of taqwa.Ayah 1 — Alif Lam MimThree lessons drawn from the opening letters:* 1. To attract attention.* 2. A challenge to the Arabs. If you don't believe the Quran is from Allah, here are the very letters it is built from — produce something like it. After 1400 years the challenge stands unmet. This is not accepted on faith alone; it is historically established, because the height of Arabic eloquence was during the Prophet's ﷺ time, and no one then could match it.* 3. A lesson in humility. Humans do not know everything; our intellect has a limit.Ayah 2 — Guidance for the People of TaqwaThe Quran is guidance for the people of taqwa. This links back to our central dua in Al-Fatihah — Ihdina as-sirat al-mustaqim (”Guide us to the straight path”).Working definition of taqwa: mindfulness of AllahWhere this definition comes from: the well-known image of walking a path lined with thorns and lifting your garment to avoid being caught. That image was given by the companion Ubay ibn Ka'b, in answer to Umar ibn al-Khattab.Taqwa is internal — you cannot see it directly — but it shows through certain characteristics, listed in the ayat that follow.Ayah 3 — Three Characteristics of the People of Taqwa* 3.1 — Belief in the unseen (al-ghayb).* 3.2 — Establishing prayer (yuqimuna as-salah).* 3.3 — Charity: “and from what We have given them, they spend.”Why “from what We have given them” matters: everything we own comes from Allah. Allah is Al-Ghani, the Most Rich, who owns everything. If you spend the way He asks, He can give you more — His wealth is unlimited and does not run out. The Prophet ﷺ said the one who gives charity will never become poor.⚠ Arabic to verify before publishing: the Arabic for ayah 3 (belief in the unseen, establishing prayer, and spending) arrived with encoding errors in the transcript and has been rendered in English only. Paste in clean Arabic if you want it displayed.Ayah 4 — Belief in RevelationTwo further characteristics:* Belief in what was sent down to you — the Quran.* Belief in what was sent down before you — the previous scriptures.The previous scripturesFour scriptures total, including the Quran — so three before the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, in order:* Tawrah — revealed to Prophet Musa.* Zabur — revealed to Prophet Dawud.* Injil — revealed to Prophet Isa.Understanding the BibleLiving in a globalised world, it helps to understand the landscape of the largest religion, Christianity — close to Islam in numbers. So: which of the three scriptures is the Bible?None of them, exactly. The Bible is not a single book — it is a collection of books. (The word itself relates to biblio, “book,” as in bibliophile and bibliography.) It contains a changed and combined version of these earlier revelations.The Bible has two major parts:* The Old Testament — also known as the Jewish Bible. A Jewish person referring to “the Bible” means only this. Its three major sections are abbreviated Tanakh:* T — Torah (believed to be what was revealed to Musa).* N — Nevi'im (the Prophets).* K — Ketuvim (the Writings). Zabur = Psalms sits here, as a book within this section.* The New Testament — mainly the Gospels plus letters.* Four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These are gospels according to each name.* Letters: written by Paul to the early Christian communities (e.g. the Corinthians) — his written guidance in reply to their questions.Injil = “good news.” “Gospel” also means good news. The Injil we believe in is the Gospel of Isa — which we do not have today. What exists are gospels according to Mark, Matthew, Luke, and John. The first three are called the Synoptic Gospels and broadly agree; John often tells a different story. Historically these were written well after the named figures, in Greek, while Prophet Isa spoke Aramaic — and several authors never met him.Contrast: the preservation of the QuranThe Quran reaches us in two independent ways that reinforce each other:* Unbroken chain of transmission. We recite exactly as the Prophet ﷺ recited — including points of articulation and the length of each sound (e.g. reading a madd at two, four, or six harakat). A reciter's certificate can be traced back through an unbroken chain to the Prophet ﷺ.* Archaeological evidence. The oldest known Quran manuscript, the Birmingham Quran, held at the University of Birmingham, was carbon-dated (announced 2015) to around the time of the Prophet ﷺ. It reached Birmingham via Iraq during the British occupation and sat unidentified in the archives until a PhD student recognised it.Side note — early Arabic script. In the Prophet's ﷺ time Arabic was written without dots or harakat, so words were distinguished by context. A famous (unverifiable) story tells of the governor Hajjaj ibn Yusuf receiving an undotted letter that could read either uqtul (”kill”) or aqbil (”receive”) — prompting the later introduction of dots. Even today dotting isn't fully standardised: in the Moroccan script, for example, qaf takes a single dot and final noon is written without one.How we relate to the BibleWe believe in the original Tawrah, Zabur, and Injil as revelation. Regarding the Bible in its modern form, we hold that it contains both truth and questionable material. The Prophet ﷺ guided us: you may narrate from the Israelite sources without sin — neither believing 100% nor rejecting 100%. Where it contradicts the Quran, the Quran is Muhaiminun alaih — it stands over and supersedes the rest, because its authenticity is guaranteed. This does not mean we disrespect the Bible; it still contains revelation from Allah.Ayah 5 — Certainty in the Akhirah & True SuccessThe final characteristic: the people of taqwa are certain about the akhirah. Certainty is the operative word — not vague hope, but conviction.This certainty changes behaviour. If you are sure Allah sees you and that there are real consequences in the akhirah, you act well in public and private alike, whether or not anyone notices — because Allah knows and will compensate.The akhirah mindset = delayed gratificationWe already accept short-term discomfort for long-term reward: you study now (even though games are more fun) to earn good grades, a good job, and a good life later. That is a long-term view. Now scale it up — life on earth is roughly 80–100 years; the akhirah is forever. A smart person accepts a little discomfort now to secure eternal good.Just as someone serious about becoming a doctor takes biology and prepares deliberately, someone serious about Jannah does the actions that lead there. Saying you want Jannah while doing none of the work is only dreaming.The Marshmallow Test. In a well-known study, young children were left alone with one marshmallow and told that if they waited about 15 minutes without eating it, they'd get a second. Some ate immediately; some resisted and doubled their reward. Tracked into adulthood, many who couldn't wait struggled in life, while many who waited did well. The lesson: delayed gratification is a strong predictor of success. A Muslim, trained through prayer and charity to work now for reward later, should find this second nature.The king in the masjid (an illustrative story, chain unverified). A hooded king prayed Fajr with only a handful of people, then rewarded every person present with a free Hajj. The next morning the masjid overflowed — but the king wasn't there. The point: people chase instantreward. Prayer trains us for the opposite — to put in the work now and collect later.The word for “successful”: muflihunAllah calls these people al-muflihun, the successful — from the root falah. There are other words for success (fawz, fa'izin), but the same root also gives fallah, “farmer.” A farmer is the very picture of delayed gratification: plant, water, and protect the crop now; harvest much later. Placed right after prayer, charity, and belief in the akhirah, the choice of muflihun reminds us again: put in the work now, harvest it in the akhirah.Summary — Characteristics of the People of Taqwa* Belief in the unseen.* Establishing prayer.* Spending in charity from what Allah has given.* Belief in the Quran and in the previous scriptures.* Certainty in the akhirah.These are the people of guidance, and these are al-muflihun — the truly successful.Next week: a short continuation, then the second category of people. Come prepared to list the characteristics of the people of taqwa from memory. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.grounded.day/subscribe

Some of our deepest love lives within our families, and so does some of what asks the most from our hearts.In this episode, we make dua for Allah to protect our households, forgive the ways we have fallen short with one another, heal what has travelled through generations, and place sakoon within our homes. We remember those who came before us and ask Allah to protect those beside us today, while praying for those who will come after us.May our homes become places where Allah is remembered often and where mercy becomes what we pass down.Continue the conversation at home:Explore the Kind Notes Relational Card Decks, created to help you have meaningful conversations rooted in faith, love, and remembrance.www.shopkindnotes.comeBooks of heartfelt duas:www.kindnoteswithhalima.comMay Allah protect our households from what we see and what we cannot, and make our families a mercy that reaches us all the way to Jannah

Is it love?Money?Romance?Communication?Or is there something deeper thattransforms an ordinary marriage into an extraordinary one? In this unique and deeply philosophical lecture, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi invites you into an unexpected classroom—the kitchen. Using the timeless wisdom of spices as a powerful metaphor, this lecture uncovers the hidden ingredients that givemarriage its flavour, fragrance, beauty, and lasting sweetness.Just as a skilled chef knows that great meals are remembered not merely for their ingredients but for their seasoning,this lecture demonstrates that great marriages are not built on love alone—but on the "spices" that enrich, preserve, and beautify everyday life. Grounded in the Qur'an, the Sunnah, and years of marriage counselling, this lecture is rich with practical wisdom, profound reflections, and unforgettable illustrations thatevery husband, wife, parent, and young person can apply immediately. DISCOVER THE SIX INTEGRAL SPICES OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE:S – Spirituality: Why every successful marriagebegins with Allah.P – Patience: The secret ingredient that allowslove to mature.I – Intimacy: Understanding emotional,spiritual, and physical closeness in Islam.C – Compassion: The fragrance of mercy thatsoftens every home.E – Encouragement: Becoming your spouse'sgreatest source of strength and confidence.S – Sacrifice: The highest expression of loveand commitment. IN THIS LECTURE, YOU WILL ALSO LEARN:Why spices are one of Allah's hidden lessons about relationships.The philosophy of seasoning and how it applies to marriage.Why little acts of kindness have the greatest impact.How successful couples create a unique "flavour" for their homes.Why timing is one of the greatest secrets of a successful marriage.How the Qur'an describes marriage through Sakīnah, Mawaddah, and Raḥmah.Practical ways to revive joy, peace, and affection in your home. THIS LECTURE IS IDEAL FOR:• Married couples• Newlyweds• Couples preparing for Nikah• Muslim youth• Parents• Marriage counsellors• Imams• Community leaders• Anyone seeking a happier and more meaningful family life Key Qur'anic Verses ConsultedSurah Ar-Rum (30:21)Surah Al-Baqarah (2:153)Surah Al-Baqarah (2:187)Surah An-Nisa (4:19)Surah Al-Hashr (59:9)Key ThemesIslamic Marriage • Happy Marriage • Marriage Advice • Muslim Couples • Family Life • Sakinah • Mawaddah • Rahmah •Islamic Counselling • Relationship Advice • Love in Islam • Husband and Wife • Nikah • Spiritual Growth • Family Harmony • Personal Development If this lecture touched your heart: Like this video. Share this lecture with your spouse, family, friends, or someone preparing for marriage. Subscribe for more life-changing lectures on marriage, parenting, emotional wellbeing, Islamic psychology, personaldevelopment, and family counselling. Book for Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapy Download the Adeyemi App from Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2fa Visit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠ Join AbdulfattahAdeyemi's Community: https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠ FOLLOW ME ON: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQA Instagram:@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook:@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok:@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube:www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemi May Allah fill every Muslim home with Sakīnah, Mawaddah, and Raḥmah, bless our spouses and children, strengthen our families, and make our homes gardens from the gardensof Jannah. Āmīn. #HappyMarriage #IslamicMarriage#MarriageAdvice #MarriageGoals #MuslimCouples #RelationshipAdvice #FamilyLife #MarriageCounselling #Nikah #LoveInIslam #Sakinah #Mawaddah #Rahmah#IslamicReminder #MuslimFamily #Quran #Sunnah #UstazAbdulfattahAdeyemi #Baynakum #MarriageLecture

Caring for an aging parent is one of the greatest honours Allah entrusts to a heart, and often one of its greatest tests.Whether you are a caregiver today, carrying the grief of a parent who has returned to Allah, navigating a difficult relationship, or simply praying to honour your parents more beautifully, these duas are for you.May they bring words to your heart, comfort to your caregiving, and hope that no sacrifice made for Allah is ever forgotten.eBooks of dua:www.kindnoteswithhalima.comPhysical books of dua, relational card decks, greeting cards, bookmarks, and more:www.shopkindnotes.comMay Allah reward every act of service you have offered your parents, forgive what you wish you had done differently, and reunite you with them in the highest ranks of Jannah.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.dayWe are beginning Surah al-Mulk. Thirty ayat, two and a half pages. If we have memorised it, we can recite the whole surah in under three minutes.What al-Mulk meansAl-Mulk carries two meanings, and both are correct: kingdom, and dominion. We met the root already in al-Fatihah, at maliki yawmid-din — also recited maaliki yawmid-din. Malik is the king; mulk is the kingdom. So this is the surah of the kingdom.Makki and MadaniSurahs divide into Makki and Madani — revealed before the Hijrah, or after it.This is not a division of geography. A Makki surah need not have been revealed in Mecca, and a Madani surah need not have been revealed in Medina. Surah an-Nasr is the clearest case: idha jaa'a nasrullahi wal-fath, revealed in Mecca, about the conquest of Mecca — and counted as Madani, because it came after the Hijrah.The two categories carry different characters, and we can tell them apart without knowing a word of Arabic.A Makki surah rhymes. It is poetic in sound before it is anything else. Listen to Juz 30, which is almost entirely Makki — ‘Amma yatasa'alun. ‘Ani-n-naba'i-l-‘azim. Alladhi hum fihi mukhtalifun — there is a metre to it. Easy to recite, beautiful to recite, and harder to understand, because Makki vocabulary is higher-grade and does not recur much elsewhere in the Quran. These are words Arabs today do not use daily.Madani surahs run to longer ayat, and the meaning is more accessible.Al-Mulk is Makki. Beyond that we cannot be precise — we rarely know the exact year a surah came down. But the content leans heavily towards warning rather than description of Jannah, and many of the mufassirin read that as late Meccan, when the persecution of the Quraysh had turned violent and stubborn. Early Mecca encourages. When years of encouragement have not moved people, the warning comes.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.What the Makki surahs are forTwo things, mostly.Aqidah, which covers three areas. Ilahiyat — Allah and His attributes, and the ayat against shirk. Nubuwwat — establishing the truthfulness of the Prophet ﷺ, including the stories of the prophets before him, which follow an almost identical template: a man respected before prophethood receives revelation, begins to preach, and is opposed by the rich and the powerful. And sam‘iyat — what we can hear of but cannot see.Why do our scholars separate that third category from the first, when we cannot see Allah either? Because the existence of the Creator and the truth of prophethood are established by rational necessity as well as by revelation. There is no equivalent argument establishing that Jannah must exist. What we have is this: reason and revelation together establish that He is our Creator and that He sent revelation to Muhammad ﷺ. So when the Prophet ﷺ tells us there is an Akhirah, we believe him. Everything of the hereafter sits in this category.Akhlaq is the second, and the kind of conduct the Makki surahs address is the kind we recognise innately, through fitrah.Some good is known only through revelation — we know salah is good because Allah revealed it. Fasting, the same. But charity needs no revelation to be recognised: receive someone's charity and we feel it. The same in reverse. Nobody needs to be told stealing is wrong, because even a thief does not like being stolen from. Nobody needs to be told murder is wrong — a murderer will fight for his own life.The Makki surahs strengthen that innate sense. They return again and again to feeding the poor, honouring the orphan, protecting the weak.Which leads somewhere worth sitting with. More than sixty percent of the Quran is Makki — and the bulk of the Quran does not legislate. It does not discuss hijab, or Hajj, or the rulings we tend to treat as the measure of religiosity. The bulk of the Quran is about character.This is why the Prophet ﷺ said: I was sent only to perfect noble character. The Sharia revealed later in Medina strengthens those characters — but the characters themselves were built in Mecca.So a religious person is not measured by how many raka‘at he prays, though prayer is obligatory. Not by the length of his beard, though the beard is Sunnah. The Prophet ﷺ said the best of us is the one best to his family, and that the best of people are those most beneficial to people. That is akhlaq.

In light of a quiet Star Wars news week, we are taking a detour to review Kwame Mbalia's The Last Order featuring Finn and Jannah as they hunt down a former First Order commander.   In this fully armed and operational episode of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: Non-spoiler thoughts on this book as a whole, The setting and format of this book with a framing device featuring a new character, The back stories of Finn (aka FN-2187) and Jannah (TZ-1719), How this book connects to other Star Wars stories, and more. Thanks for joining us for another episode and our brand of Star Wars discussion! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram.   Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

What if the life you've been chasing was never meant to satisfy you?In this episode of Quran Conversations, Dalia Mogahed is joined once again by Ustadha Samia Mubarak to reflect on verses 117–120 of Surah TaHa.As Allah warns Adam about Shaytan's deception, these verses reveal a timeless truth about the human condition. Shaytan's strategy has never changed: convince us that fulfillment lies just beyond what Allah has already given us. The promise of "more" becomes the very thing that robs us of gratitude, contentment, and closeness to Allah.Together, Dalia and Samia explore the illusion of the perfect life, why the Qur'an is the closest thing to Jannah we can experience in this world, and how Shaytan exploits our deepest fears and desires to pull us away from Allah.In this episode, you will learn:

Ya rabb, and some pain/losses arrive with a funeral.While, others unfold in our lives subtly over months or years, leaving us wondering when everything changed.In today's episode, we reflect on the story of Nabi Ya'qub عليه السلام and what his grief teaches us about bringing sorrow back to Allah. Together, we'll make heartfelt duas for the relationships that have changed, the people we continue loving, and the hope of being reunited in Jannah.Whether you're grieving someone who has passed away, navigating a relationship that no longer feels the same, or learning how to trust Allah after loss, I pray these words become a source of comfort for your heart.Resources• Expanded books of dua: www.kindnoteswithhalima.com• Conversation card decks, books, Dua Reset Workshops & physical products: www.shopkindnotes.comMay Allah comfort every grieving heart, replace every hardship with something better, and reunite us with those we love in Jannatul Firdaws. Ameen.

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Auto-generated transcript: Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil’alameen. Wassalatu wassalamu ala ashrafil anbiya wal mursaleen. Muhammadur Rasoolullah ﷺ sallallahu alaihi wa ala alihi wa sahbihi wa sallam. Tasliman kathiran kathira. Fama baadu wa amratan fisrat. Alhamdulillah. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala sent His book and sent His Nabi ﷺ to guide us to the right path and to Jannah… Continue reading Secret of success

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.This term, Term 2 of 2026, Grounded begins its study of Surah Al-Muddathir. Last term covered Surah Al-Muzzammil, and these two surahs reflect each other in meaning. Before opening the ayat itself, this first session steps back to map the landscape — where Al-Muddathir sits in the early revelation to the Prophet ﷺ, and what each surah was teaching him in sequence.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Cave and the Cry for GuidanceAt around 35 years old, the Prophet ﷺ began withdrawing from his community into spiritual seclusion. He would travel about five kilometres from Makkah to the cave of Hira, following a pattern set long before him by Ibrahim عليه السلام and his family.The Makkah he was withdrawing from was a city in moral disrepair. He could see the disease, but could not yet see the cure. So he would isolate himself, reflect, and pray for a way out — not just for himself, but for his people.When he was 40 years old, the answer came.The First Revelation: Iqra — ReadThe first revelation was the opening five ayat of Surah Al-'Alaq, beginning with the command:اقْرَأْ — Read.Pause on what is happening here. The Prophet ﷺ was unlettered. He was sent to a community that was overwhelmingly illiterate — some scholars say you could count on the fingers of both hands the number of people in Makkah at that time who could read and write. And the very first word Allah revealed to this man, in this place, was a command to read.This was revolutionary in human history.Before this moment, reading was largely the reserved privilege of the scholarly and the clergy — priests and religious authorities who needed access to scripture. A normal person, even a king, often did not need to read; they had scribes for that. Reading was an elite, ceremonial activity.Iqra democratised reading. It pulled it out of the temple and the palace and placed it in the hands of every believer. Allah did not first command the Prophet ﷺ to pray, to fast, or to perform Hajj. The first command — to him, and by extension to the Muslim community — was to read.Muslims have to be readers. This is the first command.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.The Second Revelation: Al-Qalam — The PenAfter this first encounter, the Prophet ﷺ was terrified. He thought he was losing his mind, that he was seeing things, that he had been touched by jinn. He went home and Khadijah رضي الله عنها calmed him down.Then came Surah Al-Qalam:ن ۚ وَالْقَلَمِ وَمَا يَسْطُرُونَNun. By the pen and what they write.The nun is one of the disjointed letters whose meaning only Allah knows. But the rest of the ayah is clear: an oath by the pen and what it writes. The reference is to the pen of the Lawh al-Mahfudh — but the message to humanity is the elevation of writing.There is a difference of opinion among the scholars about which surah was the second revelation — Al-Qalam, Al-Muzzammil, or Al-Muddathir. The position taken here is that it is Al-Qalam, for two reasons.First, Surah Al-Qalam contains the ayah:مَا أَنتَ بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ بِمَجْنُونٍYou, by the favour of your Lord, are not mad.The Prophet ﷺ had just walked away from the cave terrified that he was going crazy. Before any further mission could be loaded onto him, Allah needed to settle his heart: you are not mad. This is real. This is the answer to what you have been asking for.Second, the message of the pen and what is written sits naturally next to Iqra. First read. Then write. Allah is establishing the foundations of a literate ummah before He establishes anything else.A Civilisation Built on the PenThis focus on reading and writing wasn't just a private spiritual instruction to one man — it shaped a civilisation.A clear example is the Battle of Talas in 751 CE. When the Muslims defeated the Tang Chinese army, among the prisoners were craftsmen who knew the secret of papermaking. Until that point, paper was a closely guarded Chinese technology. Through those captives, papermaking entered the Muslim world — Samarkand, then Baghdad, then across North Africa and into Andalusia, and from there into the rest of Europe.The world before mass paper was a world of parchment and scroll — expensive, ceremonial, reserved for royal edicts and palace records. The world after was a world where ordinary people could own books. The intellectual explosion of the Islamic Golden Age — the libraries of Baghdad, the universities of Cordoba, the translation movements — was built on this foundation.The first command was Iqra. The second oath was by the pen. Acquiring and preserving knowledge isn't just useful for humanity. It is a religious command.The Third Revelation: Al-Muzzammil — The One Wrapped TightlyAfter reading and writing comes Surah Al-Muzzammil:يَا أَيُّهَا الْمُزَّمِّلُ ۞ قُمِ اللَّيْلَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًاO you who is wrapped up. Stand the night, except for a little.Muzzammil describes someone wrapped tightly in their cloak — the kind of wrapping you reach for when you're shivering, when you want to be held by your blanket. The Prophet ﷺ had come home shaken, and pulled his cloak tightly around himself.And in that state, the command came: stand the night.This is the command for spiritual work. Qiyamul layl. Take the knowledge that has been given to you — iqra, al-qalam — and turn it inward first. Transform yourself before you try to transform anything else.This is where revelation begins its real work on the believer: not in the marketplace, not in the public square, but at night, alone, standing before Allah.The Fourth Revelation: Al-Muddathir — The One CoveredAnd then comes the surah Grounded begins this term:يَا أَيُّهَا الْمُدَّثِّرُ ۞ قُمْ فَأَنذِرْO you who is covered. Stand up and warn.Muddathir is a softer wrapping than muzzammil. Muzzammil is the tight, terrified wrap of someone shivering. Muddathir is the more relaxed cover — like the blanket you pull over yourself on these cooler autumn nights in Perth, not clutched, just resting on you, comfortable.And the command this time is different. Qum fa-andhir — stand up and warn your people.This is community work.Notice the sequence Allah is teaching: 1. Iqra — read. 2. Al-Qalam — write. 3. Al-Muzzammil — work on yourself in the night. 4. Al-Muddathir — go out and work for your community in the day.Read and write. Acquire knowledge. Turn that knowledge into self-transformation. Then take that transformed self into the community and contribute.A good Muslim is not someone who simply sits at home reciting Quran, doing tasbih, doing dhikr, fasting, and isolating from the world. Those things are essential — non-negotiable, in fact. But the next question is always: how does this benefit the rest of creation? What is the contribution to the community?The Two Cannot Be SeparatedThere is a tendency to split these two — to treat the spiritual person and the activist as different categories. Islam fuses them.The Prophet ﷺ taught this fusion in a single hadith, narrated by Abdullah ibn Salam — a Jewish rabbi in Madinah who heard the first lecture and immediately recognised the signs of the final messenger. The Prophet ﷺ said:يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ، أَفْشُوا السَّلَامَ، وَأَطْعِمُوا الطَّعَامَ، وَصِلُوا الْأَرْحَامَ، وَصَلُّوا بِاللَّيْلِ وَالنَّاسُ نِيَامٌ، تَدْخُلُوا الْجَنَّةَ بِسَلَامٍ.O people, spread peace, feed the hungry, maintain family ties, and pray at night while people are sleeping — you will enter Paradise in peace.Look at the structure of that hadith. Three of the four instructions are outward — spread peace, feed people, connect family ties. These are daytime acts, community acts, the work of being among people. Only the last — pray at night while people sleep — is solitary spiritual work.The day is for community work. The night is for spiritual work. The night recharges the day. The day expresses what the night built.Spreading peace is tiring. Feeding people is tiring. Holding broken family relationships together is tiring. Where does the motivation come from? It comes from the night — from the extra Quran, the extra dhikr, the ayat of Jannah and Jahannam read in the silence when everyone else is asleep. That motivation then spills out into the next day's work.The Maxim of the ScholarsThe scholars of this ummah captured this balance in a maxim worth memorising:Knowledge without practice is like a tree that bears no fruit.Practice without knowledge is craziness.A reader who never acts is a barren tree. An actor who never reads is a danger — to himself and to everyone around him.Surah Al-Muddathir lands precisely here. By the time this revelation comes, the Prophet ﷺ has been told to read, told to write, and told to stand the night and work on himself. Now, finally: stand up and warn your people.This is where Grounded picks up next week, opening the first ten ayat of Surah Al-Muddathir, إن شاء الله.This Week's Take-HomeAudit your own balance this week. Ask honestly: • Reading and writing — am I taking in knowledge, or has my intake quietly stopped? • Self-work — what am I doing in the night that no one else sees? • Community work — what am I doing in the day that benefits people beyond myself?If three of these are strong and one is empty, that's the one to start with this week.See you Tuesday for Tajweed Tuesday, and next Thursday we dive into the surah.Thanks for reading Grounded! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.grounded.day/subscribe

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When was the last time you paused and reflected on your parents? Not just speaking kindly to them, but realising the blessing of having them in your life while you still can. In the Qur'an, Allah places the command to worship Him immediately alongside the command to show excellence to our parents. This episode reflects on a powerful but often overlooked door to barakah in our lives. Through reminders from the Qur'an and the Sunnah, we reflect on how caring for our parents can transform the heart and bring immense reward with Allah. Perhaps one of the greatest doors to Barakah, forgiveness, and accepted Du'aa is already sitting in our homes. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #ramadan #muslim #islamicreminders

Something begins to stir in the heart. Not just the desire to worship more, but the desire to understand Islam properly. To know what Allah wants from you. To walk the path of knowledge. But many people feel lost at this stage. There are too many topics, too many opinions, and too many directions. So where do you begin? In this episode, Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble explains how the journey of learning Islam truly starts, why knowledge must be taken gradually, and how small, consistent steps can change your entire life. Sometimes the first sincere step toward knowledge may already be the step that places you on the road to Jannah. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #ramadan2026 #islamicknowledge #seekingknowledge

The Pirates roster looks set for Opening Day. Who's on it and who's not? Some of the guys that made it bring question marks. Konnor Griffin got sent down and some others that had good spring trainings went down with him. Is this team a playoff team right now? Jannah Drexler from Giant Eagle joined the show. Jannah is a huge help in our Feed the Need radiothon, which is tomorrow. Jannah talked about her involvement in the event and how long she's been doing work like this. Jannah got into her work with the food bank and why it's so important that even the smallest amount can go a long way. The guys told Jannah about the 4,000+ cookies he had at his wedding.

Tonight is the 29th night of Ramadan. The last taraweeh. The last night of the year.Make full use of it. The best du'a for Laylatul Qadr is Allahumma innaka afuwwun tuhibbul afwa fa'fu anni ya Kareem — O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon me. Keep returning to it tonight, and especially at suhoor time. Allah mentions in the Quran a special rank for those who make istighfar in the early hours before dawn: wa bil ashari hum yastaghfirun. Some of our scholars would dedicate that time between the sunnah of Fajr and the salah itself entirely to istighfar — a hundred times, quietly, consistently. Do that tonight.And in your du'a, ask Allah not to make this our last Ramadan. Ask Him to grant us another.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.A few reminders: tomorrow night — Thursday, the eve of Eid — is our potluck iftar at Qaswa House. Doors open at 6pm, iftar around 6:35. Bring a plate to share. The kids will have games and activities, weather permitting. Friday is Eid prayer at MacDougall Park in Como — takbir at 8, prayer at 8:30.And this tafseer series continues. We will pick up Surah Al-A'raf every Thursday night at Qaswa — Maghrib together, some dhikr, tafseer, then Isha and dinner. 7pm. Starting this coming Thursday. If you want to follow the surah through to the end, come join us.Hadramaut, Nusantara, and the People of 'AdWe began the story of Prophet Hud last night. He was sent to the people of 'Ad — a civilisation that lived in Hadramaut, Yemen, not far from the city of Tarim.Hadramaut holds a special place in the hearts of Malay Muslims. It is the origin of the Hadrami scholars and traders who brought Islam to the Nusantara — the vast Indonesian archipelago. They came not with armies but with akhlaq. They traded honestly. They treated people beautifully. And when people asked why — why are your manners like this, why are you so trustworthy — they would explain: because I follow the teaching of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. That is how Indonesia became the largest Muslim country in the world without a single Arab army ever setting foot on its soil.Thousands of years before any of that, 'Ad was there. A people of extraordinary power. Allah says to them in this surah: We increased you in your creation — strength, stature, capacity. They built civilisations. The Quraysh of Makkah knew about them. They took pride in them as ancestors. And so when Allah tells their story in the Quran, He is speaking directly to the Quraysh: this is who you are proud of. Look what happened to them when they rejected their Prophet.The Message Never Changed — Only the DetailsProphet Hud stood before his people and said: O my people, worship Allah. You have no god other than Him.The same words as Prophet Nuh. The same words as every prophet before and after. From Adam to Muhammad ﷺ, the core of the message has never changed: La ilaha illallah. Tawheed. Worship only Allah.But the details of the Sharia — how that worship is expressed, what the laws look like, the specifics of punishment and obligation — those have changed across time. And that is not God changing His mind. That is God being perfectly calibrated to the people He is speaking to.Every generation is different. The laws of previous nations were stricter, harsher. The tawbah for shirk in the Sharia of Musa, for instance, required death — the only atonement for major sins was the taking of life. Christianity inherited this concept and built the doctrine of atonement around it: the idea that someone must die for sin to be absorbed. Our belief is different — no one carries another's sin, and Allah does not need anyone to die on His behalf in order to forgive. He is Al-Afuww. He simply pardons. Islam came with the lightest sharia of all the prophetic traditions: even shirk, the gravest of sins, requires only sincere tawbah and the shahada.Why lighter? Because humans have become softer over time. That is simply true. My mother cycled ten kilometres to school each morning without complaint. My father hunted birds with a slingshot as a child, cooked them himself, and came home with his stomach half full before his parents knew anything about it. Today, children cry when they watch someone slaughter a chicken.People change. Allah knows this. The Sharia adapts. But the tawheed does not move.Some things remain constant from Adam to Yawmul Qiyamah: worship Allah alone, honour your parents, maintain good character, care for the orphan and the poor, speak kindly to people. The details of how — the minimum of zakat, the specific forms — may be calibrated to time and place. The principles themselves are eternal.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Why Hud Said Something Different From NuhHere is something small but worth paying attention to.When Prophet Nuh called his people, he said: I fear for you the punishment of a great day. He had to tell them what was coming — because they had never seen collective divine punishment before. Nuh's people were the first community to be destroyed. There was no precedent. The warning had to be explicit.But when Prophet Hud called his people, he said something different: Do you not have taqwa? He did not need to spell out what the punishment looked like. Because the people of ‘Ad still remembered. The great flood was not ancient history to them — it was recent memory, passed down through their ancestors. The story was fresh. All Hud had to do was point to what they already knew: don't you remember what happened? Are you not afraid?This is the Quran being precise in a way that rewards attention. The surface looks similar — a prophet calling his people to Tawheed, the elite rejecting him. But the language shifts in exactly the way historical context demands. And when you notice those shifts, as Professor Sayyid Naqib Al-Attas — who passed away just days ago, may Allah grant him the highest Jannah, one of the greatest Muslim thinkers of our age — always said: the Quran is not a book for lazy people. It rewards those who think, who ponder, who are willing to ask why.Al-Attas spent his life arguing that after colonisation and the fall of the Ottoman Caliphate, Muslims should not paste Islamic varnish over Western philosophical frameworks. He said the answer had to come from within the tradition itself. His work gave birth to institutions like IIUM — the International Islamic University Malaysia — and ISTAC. His book Islam and Secularism remains essential reading for anyone serious about Islamic education and worldview. We lost a giant.Al-Mala' — Then and NowAs with Nuh, the first to reject Prophet Hud were al-mala' — the rich and powerful elite. But there is a subtle and important difference. In the story of Nuh, the Quran simply says al-mala' min qawmihi — the chiefs of his people rejected him. In the story of Hud, it says al-mala' alladhina kafaru min qawmihi — the chiefs who disbelieved from his people.Why the extra qualification? Because not all the chiefs of 'Ad rejected Hud. Some of them believed. The memory of the flood was still close enough that some of the powerful had held on to their fear of Allah. So Allah was precise: it was specifically the disbelieving chiefs who called Hud a fool and a liar — not all of them.The pattern of al-mala' rejecting the truth is a constant across every prophet's story in the Quran. It repeats so often it cannot be coincidence — Allah is drawing our attention to a structural reality of power. The elite benefit from the existing order. A prophet comes and says the order is unjust, that the weak deserve protection, that no one is above accountability. The elite's wealth and status depend on that order remaining intact. So they fight back.And the masses, generally, follow whoever is loudest and most visible.The Prophet ﷺ said that every prophet before prophethood worked as a shepherd. Including him ﷺ. Because you learn people management from managing sheep — you learn how to lead those who follow instinct and momentum, who drift toward whoever is in front of them.We think we have escaped this. We are in 2026. We have the internet. We have access to every idea in human history. Surely we are not sheep.And then you walk into a supermarket. Milk and bread — the things almost everyone needs — are placed at the furthest possible corner. You have to walk past everything else to reach them. The placement is not accidental. It is psychologically engineered to make you spend. Children love McDonald's not because of the food but because that golden arch has been placed in their visual field since before they could speak, associated with happiness, associated with play. We did not choose to love it. We were led there.The top influencer on Instagram earns more than the CEO of Instagram. The top creator on YouTube earns more than the CEO of YouTube. We have simply replaced the ancient al-mala' with a new one — one that reaches us through screens instead of town squares, but shapes our choices just as effectively.This is why La ilaha illallah is not just a statement of theology. It is a declaration of independence. I submit to Allah alone. My thinking is shaped by what Allah has revealed. My standard for acceptance and rejection is not whatever the powerful say, not whatever is trending, not whatever algorithm is currently deciding what I see. It is La ilaha illallah, Muhammadur Rasulullah ﷺ.That is the only real freedom.Prophet Hud RespondsThe disbelieving chiefs called Hud a fool and a liar. He responded with quiet dignity: O my people, there is no foolishness in me. I am a messenger from Rabbil Alameen — the Lord of the universe.Every prophet, before prophethood, was known for their intelligence and their beautiful character. The people of 'Ad knew Hud. He was from among them — akhahum Huda, their brother. The accusation of foolishness was not sincere. They knew he was not stupid. They knew he was not lying. They rejected because they did not want what he was calling them toward.We will continue the story of Prophet Hud next Thursday at Qaswa insha'Allah.A Final Word Before EidTwenty-nine nights. Alhamdulillah.Whatever we managed this Ramadan — however much or little — we ask Allah to accept it. We ask Him to forgive us for the nights we wasted and to count among our good deeds the nights we tried. We ask Him not to make this our last Ramadan. We ask Him to let us meet the next one with stronger roots, deeper iman, and better character than we had when this one began.Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum. May Allah accept from all of us.Thanks for reading Grounded! This post is public so feel free to share it.The tafseer of Surah Al-A'raf continues at Qaswa every Thursday night, 7pm. A paid subscription includes the Surah Al-A'raf Study Guide and Workbook. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundeddaily.substack.com/subscribe

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit groundeddaily.substack.comNight 25. Four nights left after tonight.Quick announcements: Eid will be this Friday insha'Allah, based on ANIC's announcement. Qaswa will be praying at MacDougall Park in Como. Takbir starts at 8, prayer at 8:30. Setup is at 7:30 — the more hands the better. Bring a prayer mat or picnic mat, and a plate to share is very much welcome.Tonight is also a Sunday eve, which means tomorrow is a public holiday. No excuses. Sleep early, wake up at 3am, pray, read Quran, make du'a, do your adhkar. Then sleep after Fajr and sunrise. Use it.Allah Has Been Making His CaseBefore we go forward, let me zoom out for a second.The passage we've been in started at ayah 54. Before that, we had the conversations of Yawmul Qiyamah — the people of Jannah calling out to the people of fire, the people of A'raf watching both sides, the people of fire begging for a drop of water and being turned away. Allah was essentially laying out the map: these are the stations. Jannah. Jahannam. A'raf. Choose one. Pick your lane and start walking.Then from ayah 54, Allah pivoted. He said: you've seen the destinations — now let me tell you who your Lord is. He is the One who created the heavens and earth. The sun, the moon, the stars — all running on His command. And once you know that, He gives you the next step: call on Him. Make du'a. With humility on the outside and fear and hope on the inside.And now — if that still isn't enough — He says: look around you.A paid subscription includes a free digital copy of the Surah Al-A'raf Study Guide and Workbook. Two Revelations, Both Meant to Be ReadAllah has sent us two books.The first is masthoor — the written. That's the Quran. The second is manzoor — the observed. That's nature. And our scholars tell us that both must be read together. If you read only the Quran and never engage with nature, you'll be left behind as the world advances — because in the study of nature, properly done, you find your way back to Allah. And if you only engage with nature and ignore the Quran, you'll have wonder without guidance.Both. Together. That's the prescription.This is why our prayer times are tied to the sun and our fasting is tied to the moon. Islam is the only religion that makes you interact with the physical universe five times a day. But most of us have outsourced that interaction to an app. Which is fine — until two apps give different iftar times and then my WhatsApp fills up with the same question every Ramadan.Go outside. Look at the horizon. That's when Maghrib is.Once in a while, find the Qibla with the stars. In WA, if you look for Orion's Belt, that's your east. Know when prayer time starts from the position of the sun. I make every student who comes through my class do this at least once. I don't know if they remember it years later. But I hope they remember that they looked up at the sky and found their way to Makkah without an app.

The Last Ten Nights Are HereBefore diving into the final ayah of Surah Al-Muzzammil, a timely reminder — tonight is the 23rd night of Ramadan. The last ten nights are upon us, and the Prophet ﷺ told us to hunt for Laylatul Qadr in these nights, especially the odd ones. Tonight is one of them.So what should fill these nights? Extra raka'at. Extra Quran. Extra dhikr. And the best du'a for this occasion comes to us through Sayyidatuna Aisha (رضي الله عنها), who asked the Prophet ﷺ: if I encounter the Night of Al-Qadr, what should I say? He replied: “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa'fu ‘anni” — “O Allah, You are the Most Pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.”Now, there's an important distinction here between ‘afw and ghafar. When we say astaghfirullah and ask for Allah's forgiveness (ghafar), the record of the sin remains — but the punishment is cancelled. The deed is still in the books on the Day of Mahshar, but Allah will not punish us for it.Al-'Afw is something else entirely. It is when the record is expunged altogether. Wiped clean. As if the sin never happened. This is why the Prophet ﷺ said that whoever fasts sincerely and prays during the nights of Ramadan — and catches Laylatul Qadr — will have all their past sins forgiven. They exit Ramadan like the day they were born. No record of sins whatsoever.It's just a few nights. Sleep a little less. Yes, there will be tiredness — that's okay. This is our training. Don't miss a night that is greater than a thousand months, greater than 83 years of worship.Grounded is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Where We Left Off — The Arc of Surah Al-MuzzammilThe surah opened with a command: stand up at night, pray, and recite the Quran. Why? Because the day is full of heavy tasks — spreading truth, standing for justice, enduring hardship — and the strength to carry all of that comes from the spiritual work done at night. Reading about Jannah motivates. Reading about Jahannam sobers. The connection to Allah realigns everything.Then came the warning through the story of Fir'aun — richer, stronger, more powerful than the Quraysh, yet destroyed in an instant when he rejected Prophet Musa. Then the terrifying imagery of Yawmul Qiyamah: skies torn apart, children's hair turning white from sheer terror. And finally, the choice: believe and take the prophetic path, or reject and face the consequences. Every choice carries a consequence.Now the surah circles back to where it began — Qiyamul Layl — but this time with something remarkable: mercy.Allah Knows Our WeaknessThe original command was demanding. Stand up most of the night — two-thirds, or at least half, or at the very minimum a third. The Prophet ﷺ did this every single night, without exception, even while travelling, even during battle. But Allah knew that the rest of the ummah would struggle.Allah says: “Indeed, your Lord knows that you stand less than two-thirds of the night, sometimes half, sometimes even less than a third — and so do a group of those with you.”Allah is the One who measured the length of night and day. Some seasons, the nights are long and Qiyamul Layl is easier — in Perth during winter, Maghrib comes in at 5:15 and Fajr isn't until around six. Plenty of time to sleep and still wake up. But in the peak of summer, when Fajr is at 3:30? That's a different story. Allah knows all of this.And so He says: “He has forgiven you.” Qiyamul Layl is fard upon the Prophet ﷺ, but for the rest of us, Allah has already shown mercy and lifted that strict obligation.But Don't Abandon It AltogetherHere's the key — just because the full obligation has been eased doesn't mean doing nothing is an option. Allah says: “So read what is easy for you from the Quran.” Stand up for even two raka'at. Read whatever surahs have been memorised. Carve out even a small portion of the night for spiritual work.This is a fundamental principle in Islam: what cannot be accomplished entirely should not be abandoned in totality. Islam doesn't teach perfectionism — it's not 100% or nothing. It teaches consistent effort. The Prophet ﷺ said that the most beloved deeds to Allah are those that are consistent, even if they are small. Two raka'at every single night outweighs a marathon session once a month.And this, by the way, is one of the great purposes behind memorising the Quran — so that those surahs can be recited in prayer. Al-Kahf, Al-Mulk, Al-Baqarah — they come alive when recited standing before Allah at night.The Three Excuses Allah AcceptsThen Allah provides specific concessions. First: those who are sick. Illness isn't a choice — when rest is needed for recovery, Allah says it's okay.But then come two more categories that are remarkable, because they are things people can choose — and Allah still grants them as valid reasons for doing less Qiyamul Layl.The first: those who travel the earth seeking Allah's bounty — meaning those who are out working, doing business, building economic stability. The second: those who fight in the path of Allah, defending the religion and the community.These two are placed in equal standing. Working hard to earn a living is given the same weight as defending the faith. That is extraordinary. It tells us something profound about how Islam views economic productivity — not as a worldly distraction, but as an act valued by Allah Himself.The Prophet ﷺ said the best rizq is what a person earns from their own effort, and he pointed to Prophet Dawud (عليه السلام) as the example — a prophet, a king, and yet also a blacksmith who worked with iron and ate from the labour of his own hands.Ibn Umar expressed this beautifully. He said the best deaths he could wish for were two: martyrdom in the path of Allah, and dying on a business journey — on his camel, with his trade goods, on his way to earn a living. Because this ayah puts them side by side.Islam Wants Muslims to Be Wealthy — But With PurposeThe encouragement to work hard and build wealth doesn't come without direction. Islam doesn't say: get rich so you can buy the fanciest car, then a fancy island, and once you run out of things to buy on earth, spend a trillion dollars trying to conquer Mars.Islam says: be rich, but that's not the end goal. The ummah becomes strong when Muslims have economic power and an akhirah mindset. With wealth, the community can build schools, support students in critical fields, fund long-term projects. This is Sadaqatul Jariyah — continuously flowing charity that keeps giving long after the initial contribution.There's a telling hadith in Imam Al-Nawawi's Forty Collection that captures this tension perfectly. The poor companions once came to the Prophet ﷺ and complained: “Ya Rasulullah, the rich have taken all the extra reward! They pray like we pray, they fast like we fast — but they can give charity from their surplus wealth, and we can't.” The Prophet ﷺ reassured them that dhikr — saying SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar — is also charity. The poor companions went away happy. But a few days later? The rich started doing dhikr too. Now they had both. The poor came back and said: what about us now?The point isn't to vilify poverty. The Prophet ﷺ went on to explain that there is charity in every good act — helping someone onto their ride, carrying someone's load. But wealth opens doors that nothing else can. Zakat, the pillar of Islam, is only payable by those who have wealth. And the framing matters: it's not that the wealthy have to pay zakat — they get to pay zakat. Without wealth, that entire pillar of Islam is inaccessible. And hajj is the same.The story of Sayyidina Uthman (رضي الله عنه) at the Battle of Tabuk drives this home. He donated so generously — horses, camels, wealth — that the Prophet ﷺ said: “Nothing Uthman does after this will harm him.” Guaranteed paradise. And Uthman wasn't living in poverty. He had luxuries. But look at the scale of what his wealth allowed him to do for the ummah.At the same time, Islam doesn't expect anyone to give 100% away. The best charity, the Prophet ﷺ said, is what is spent on family — on spouses, on children. The balance is always there: spend on yourself, on your family, and on the ummah for the sake of the akhirah.The Beautiful LoanEven with all these concessions, Allah says: still, read what is easy from the Quran. Establish your salah. Pay your zakat. Don't let the extras overshadow the foundations — a hundred raka'at of Qiyamul Layl mean nothing if Fajr is missed. Generous charity donations mean nothing if zakat is neglected. The obligatory always comes first.Then comes a stunning phrase: “And give Allah a beautiful loan (qard hasan).”A qard hasan is a loan with no deadline for repayment and no interest. Every good deed — every act of worship, every charity, every kindness — is a loan to Allah. And here's the beauty of it: Allah doesn't need our loan. He owns everything in the heavens and the earth and everything in between and beyond. He could simply say: “That's Mine, I gave it to you, give it back.”But in His mercy, Allah understands human nature. He understands that people are wired to think in terms of profit and return on investment. So He frames it as a transaction: give Me a loan, and I will surely repay you — multiplied many times over. In human transactions, demanding extra on a qard is riba. But with Allah, He is the One promising to multiply the return. It's the ultimate ROI.And what can a person invest with? Two things: wealth or skills. Both require Muslims to be hardworking.It's All For UsAllah then makes something clear: whatever is sent forth for the akhirah, it's essentially for our own benefit. Allah doesn't need our investment. Every command He gives is for our sake, not His.And there's a profound observation embedded here. As humanity lives more and more comfortably — materially, physically — mental health continues to decline. The richer the country, the higher the rates of depression and anxiety. Why? Because life without purpose erodes the soul. When everything is easy and comfortable, humans lose their sense of direction.Islam solves this by providing a purpose so enormous that no amount of wealth or comfort can make it irrelevant: getting to Jannah. How do we get there? That question structures every day, every decision, every effort. It keeps life purposeful no matter the circumstances. And when the community works together with that shared purpose, everyone rises.Ending with IstighfarThe surah closes with a command to seek Allah's forgiveness. Wastaghfirullah — make istighfar. There are two dimensions to this.First, the timing. The pre-dawn hours — suhoor time — are the best time for istighfar. Allah praises those who seek forgiveness in the early morning. For those already awake for Qiyamul Layl, this flows naturally.Second, there's a subtler reason. Sometimes, in the middle of worship and good deeds, something dangerous creeps into the heart. A feeling of: “I woke up for Qiyamul Layl. I read Surah Al-Kahf in one raka'ah and Surah Al-Mulk in the next. I'm amazing.” Or after giving a large charity: “I'm so generous. Look at what I gave.”This is kibr — arrogance — and it's one of Shaitan's favourite tricks. When he can't stop someone from doing good deeds, he tries to spoil the deed through the intention. So the surah ends with the antidote: astaghfirullah. Centre yourself. Realign the intention. “Ya Allah, if there was any misalignment in my heart, I seek Your forgiveness.”Indeed, Allah is Most Forgiving and Most Merciful.The Complete Message of Surah Al-MuzzammilAnd with that, Surah Al-Muzzammil comes to a close. Its message is beautifully complete: stay up at night, even a little. Pray. Read Quran. Let that spiritual recharge fuel everything in the day — the work, the earning, the serving of the ummah. Islam is a religion of balance: worship at night, work hard in the day. And in between, give everything its right. The body has a right — rest, nutrition, exercise. Family has a right — time and attention. And Allah has a right — acts of worship.Fulfil all those rights. That's the straight path.Your Action Steps This Week* Make the du'a of Laylatul Qadr every night. Memorise “Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa'fu ‘anni”and repeat it abundantly in the remaining nights of Ramadan. Understand the difference — this isn't just asking for forgiveness, it's asking for a complete clean slate.* Do something every night, even if it's small. If two raka'at is all that's manageable, pray two raka'at. If one page of Quran is what's realistic, read one page. Don't let the inability to do everything become an excuse to do nothing.* Reframe how work fits into worship. This ayah places earning a livelihood alongside fighting in the path of Allah. Approach work this week with the conscious intention that economic productivity is an act Allah values — and use what is earned to benefit family and community.* Audit the foundations before the extras. Before adding more nawafil, make sure the obligatory salah and zakat are fully in order. The extras don't compensate for gaps in the foundations.* End every night with istighfar. After Qiyamul Layl, after du'a, after any act of worship — close with astaghfirullah. Let it be the safeguard against arrogance creeping into the heart through the very deeds meant to bring closeness to Allah.May Allah grant us the strength to apply the lessons from Surah Al-Muzzammil — to pray at night, recite the Quran, and work hard in the day for the benefit of the ummah. May Allah allow us to enter Jannah with the Prophet ﷺ and with the Sahaba.Next week, inshaAllah, we begin Suratul Muddaththir. Don't forget — tonight is the 23rd night. Qiyamul Layl. Stay up extra. Make lots of du'a.Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.Thanks for reading Grounded! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundeddaily.substack.com/subscribe

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هل تخيلت يوماً أن تدخل الجنة وتأتيك الملائكة من كل باب لتلقي عليك السلام؟في هذه الحلقة، نغوص في أعماق القرآن الكريم لنستكشف الرابط العجيب بين "التقوى" و"أولي الألباب". نتعلم كيف أن التقوى ليست مجرد عمل فردي، بل هي "المعدل التراكمي" لنجاحك الإيماني. ونستعرض دروساً عظيمة من شعيرة الحج كاستعداد لرحلة الآخرة، وكيف يمكن للمؤمن أن يميز بين الخبيث والطيب في زمن اختلطت فيه المفاهيم، وصولاً إلى المكافأة الكبرى في جنات عدن مع من صلح من العائلة.أهم المحاور التي ستستمع إليها:مفهوم التقوى الحقيقي: لماذا تعتبر التقوى المحصلة النهائية والأهم لأعمالك؟الحج والآخرة: كيف نستعد للرحلة الأهم بزاد التقوى؟مواجهة فتن العصر (السوشيال ميديا): كيف يميز أولو الألباب بين الخبيث والطيب رغم كثرة الخبيث؟الجائزة الكبرى: صفات أولو الألباب العملية (في سورة الرعد)، وسر دخول الملائكة عليهم من كل باب في الجنة.

Would you like to sit next to Prophet Muhammad in Paradise? Imagine the honor and closeness to him in the Hereafter. In today's tafseer video, we will explore Aya 36 of Surah An-Nisaa. Be sure to watch until the end, where we will reveal how you can achieve this remarkable closeness.

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Jannah Scott grew up in San Fransisco, amidst diverse friends and the unique leadership of her mother. It's no surprise then that Jannah found her place as a leader in government and civil society, both nationally and internationally. Having served as Policy Advisor on Faith and Community Initiatives to former Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano, Jannah was given the opportunity to serve in President Obama's administration as Deputy Director of the Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. As you can tell, her heart is for policies, programs, and local initiatives that promote peace for all people. But as Jannah shares in this episode, she also has an immense heart for prayer and a big love for Jesus--gifts encoded in her DNA. Her mother was a prayer warrior; so was her grandmother. Jannah credits her mother's many prayers as the reason she overcame substance use, allowing her to grow into the resilient leader she was made to be.Join us as Jannah shares about her substance use recovery, her experience with tragic grief, her time and work during the Obama administration, and the collective trauma of the black community. There's so much to learn from her leadership. Don't miss this episode!Today, Jannah is the CEO of the American Center for Religious Freedom (ACRF), and has been since 2017. To learn more: https://www.acrf.global/home To connect with Jannah: ceo@acrf.email

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message Recently, Bloodworks Northwest awarded a free trip to one lucky donor. The destination? Tokyo. It was called "Donate and Win," all part of our "Music's in Our Blood" campaign. Producer John Yeager got a chance to speak with the winner who couldn't have picked a more fitting destination. It's a place she's dreamed of almost all her life. 

Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah Which means, as we discussed, Allah SWT said, Every living soul will taste death. Every living soul will taste death. And only on the Day of Judgment will you see, will you receive your full reward. And the one who is freed from the hellfire and entered into Jannah, only that person… Continue reading Future – 4 stages – #5

This week, we gather at Resistance HQ to review the ‘The Last Order' by Kwame Mbalia! A deftly written war story that delves into Finn and Jannah's traumatic past as troopers in The First Order, and offers a first glimpse of the post-war theater of the galaxy after the battle of Exegal. A fascinating read that explores the harrowing culture of the fascistic regime bent on controlling and desensitizing the youth of the galaxy, the trauma of a soldier's life and how one can either overcome it or succumb to it, as well as newly developed backstory for saga film standouts like Finn and Jannah!

We spoke to El Jannah CEO Brett Houldin who took over as CEO in 2020 and has grown the company from 5 to 50 restaurants. Over the weekend it was announced that the company received huge investment from General Atlantic, a leading global investor to expand the business across the US and will expand their stores across NSW, VIC and ACT.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New York Times bestselling author Kwame Mbalia joins the podcast to discuss his newest young-adult novel “Star Wars: The Last Order,” which is a Finn- and Jannah-centric story that dives into their complicated pasts as stormtroopers within the First Order. Website: http://www.friendsoftheforcepod.comBluesky: https://tinyurl.com/36zwf8ayTwitter: https://x.com/FriendsOfForceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/FriendsOfTheForceLinktree: https://linktr.ee/friendsoftheforceThank you to all of our Patrons, including our Luminous Beings: Brian, Emma, Jenn, and Travis.#StarWars #TheLastOrder #StarWarsBooks

Having been at the precipice, Qui-Gon Jinn returns and, after actually garnering help from Jocast Nu, may know why Corlis Rath is trying to kil him as Jedi Knights #9 propels the maxi-series to its conclusion in December.

Comics Discussed This Week:Jedi Knights #9Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Jedi Knights #6
News:Dark Horse is collecting its The High Republic Adventures Phase II and III stories in three TPBs coming out in April, May and June, including the 20-issue main series, the Nameless Terror, Saber for Hire, Echoes of Fear and Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone mini-series, as well as the Quest of the Jedi, Crash Landing, Crash and Burn, 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu one-shots. Dark Horse dropped images of a new team clones (Cole, Hank, Rice and Charger) making its debut in Dec. 31's Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #1 (of 4) as Illustrated by Artist Reese Hannigan.Taurin Clarke is doing a connecting-cover variant for Black History Month that will be on Jar Jar Binks #1 and Star Wars #10 in February. It features film icons Lando Calrissian, Mace Windu, Saw Gerrera, Finn and Jannah; The Mandalorian's Moff Gideon, Greef Karga and Kelleran Beq; Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor's Cere Junda; The High Republic's Keeve Trennis and Lula Talisola; and Marvel's own Sana Starros.
Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:Nov. 25 _ Star Wars: Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: Vader Down (Collects 13-25, Star Wars 13-14 and Vader Down #1)Nov. 26 _ Boba Fett: Black, White & Red #3 (of 4)Dec. 2 _ Star Wars: Doctor Aphra — Friends and Enemies Omnibus (Collects Doctor Aphra 26-40, Star Wars: Sana Starros 1-5)Dec. 3 _ Legacy of Vader #11Dec. 9 _ Young Jedi Adventures — The Training Sessions HC (Collects Free Comic Book Day stories)Dec. 10 _ Han Solo — Hunt for the Falcon #4 (of 5), Codebreaker #4 (of 4), Tales From the Nightlands #3 (of 3)Dec. 17 _ Jedi Knights #10Dec. 24 _ Star Wars #8Dec. 31 _ Boba Fett: Black, White & Red #4 (of 4), Hyperspace Stories — The Bad Batch: Rogue Agents #1 (of 4)Jan. 7 _ Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon #5 (of 5), Tides of Terror #4 (of 4)Jan. 14 _ Legacy of Vader #12Jan. 21 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #9Jan. 27 _ Darth Maul: Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)Jan. 28 _ Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #2 (of 4)Feb. 11 _ Jar Jar Binks #1 One-ShotFeb. 17 _ Star Wars: Hidden Empire Omnibus (Collects HIdden Empire 1-5, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 26-36, Bounty Hunters 27-34, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 28-32, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 22-31 and 2022's Star Wars: Revelations #1)Feb. 18 _ Star Wars (Vol. 4) #10Feb. 25 _ Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #3 (of 4)March 11 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #1 (of 6)March 17 _ Star Wars Legends: The Empire Omnibus Vol. 4 (Collects Star Wars: Underworld - The Yavin Vassilika (2000) #1-5; Free Comic Book Day 2013: Star Wars #1; Star Wars: Empire (2002) #5-6, 8-13, 15; Star Wars: X-Wing Rogue Squadron (1995) #1/2; Star Wars: A New Hope - The Special Edition (1997) #1-4; Star Wars: Tag & Bink Are Dead (2001) #1; Star Wars Infinities: A New Hope (2001) #1-4; The Star Wars (2013) #0-8; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #1-2, 4, 6, 8-10, 12, 14, 16, 19-20); Hyperspace Stories: Grievous OGNMarch 24 _ Tales From the Nightlands TPB (Collects 1-3); Hyperspace Stories: Codebreaker TPB (Collects 1-4) March 31 _ Legacy of Vader: The Reign of Kylo Ren Vol. 2 TPB (Collects 7-12)April 14 _ Jedi Knights Vol. 2 - A Higher Path TPB (Collects 6-10), Star Wars Visions TPB (Collects Visions -- Peach Momoko #1, Visions -- Takashi Okazaki #1, Peach Momoko's Story from Darth Vader -- Black, White & Red #1)April 21 _ The High Republic Phase III -- Trial of the Jedi Omnibus (Collects 2023's The High Republic 1-10, Revelations #1's High Republic story, The Acolyte — Kelnacca one-shot, Shadows of Starlight 1-4, Fear of the Jedi 1-5, The Finale #1: The Beacon one-shot); The Mandalorian -- Seasons One & Two (Collects #1-8 of both mini-series), Jedi Knights Vol. 2 TPB (Collects 6-10); Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror TPB (Collects 1-4)April 28 _ Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon TPB (Collects 1-5), The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase II (1-8, Nameless Terror 1-4, Quest of the Jedi one-shot)May 12 _ Star Wars: New Republic (Collects 1-10, material from Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1)May 19 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy (2006) #0, 0-1/2, 1-36, 41); Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent TPB (Collects 1-10)May 26 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 1 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III 1-10), Saber for Hire 1-4 and the Crash Landing and Crash and Burn one-shots)June 16 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21); The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1June 30 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu)July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)
Aug.  _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

When people stop replying. When doors stay closed no matter how many times you knock. Like many others, you probably return to one thing: You make wudu. You raise your hands… or you fall into sujood. “Ya Allah…” and instead of words, only tears come out. Because in your weakest moments, you need Him the most. You know that He's aware of what you've lost, what you've tried to hide, what still hurts. You realise He's the only one who truly knows you… but do you know Him? That's where this journey begins. Knowing the Names and Attributes of Allah - a new AMAU series where Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble explains Fiqh al-Asma al-Husna by Sheikh Abdur Razzaq al-Badr (حفظه الله). In this first lesson, you'll uncover why this knowledge is the foundation of Iman, why every prayer, every du'a, every act of worship stands or falls on how well you know your Lord. You'll learn what it truly means to have fiqh of Allah's Names, and how knowing Him transforms everything - your worship, your patience, your peace. Because once you truly know who He is… you'll never feel lost again. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #allah #asmaulhusna #tawheed #islamicknowledge

Khalil Jannah is chasing giants. Khalil makes big pots that seem to defy the laws of physics and boggle the imagination. In 2025 Khalil captured to world record for the largest vase. And though not a Chinese national, Khalil has been recognized as a Jingdezhen Master. Over his eleven years of wheel work, Khalil makes human-sized bottle, has an impressive demonstration record, and fulfils massive restaurant orders. https://ThePottersCast.com/1171

*** Content warnings: Terrorism, gun violence ***In late 2015, a young pizza delivery man named Khalil Abu Rayyan from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, met and fell in love with a woman he met online. Jannah Bride had approached Khalil via the social media platform Twitter, and the two soon became close.Over the course of several months, Khalil would start admitting disturbing things to Jannah – fantasies he had about harming others. But nothing in the relationship was as it seemed…---Narration – Anonymous HostResearch & writing – Erin MunroCreative direction – Milly RasoProduction & music – Mike MigasAudio editing – Anthony TelferSign up for Casefile Premium:Apple PremiumSpotify PremiumPatreonFor all credits and sources, please visit https://casefilepodcast.com/case-324-khalil-rayyan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.