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Jemaah haji Indonesia gelombang kedua yang berada di Madinah terus diingatkan untuk menjaga kondisi kesehatan. Kelelahan usai menjalani rangkaian ibadah di Makkah dan Armuzna berpotensi memengaruhi aktivitas ibadah serta mobilitas jemaah selama berada di Kota Nabi.(BEH/MCH 2026)@kemenhaj#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Blessed City Of Makkah _ By Moulana Habib Bobat _ EP03 by Radio Islam

Blessed City Of Makkah _ By Moulana Habib Bobat _ EP01 by Radio Islam

Blessed City Of Makkah _ By Moulana Habib Bobat _ EP02 by Radio Islam

Blessed City Of Makkah _ By Moulana Habib Bobat _ EP08 by Radio Islam

Blessed City Of Makkah _ By Moulana Habib Bobat _ EP07 by Radio Islam

Blessed City Of Makkah _ By Moulana Habib Bobat _ EP06 by Radio Islam

Blessed City Of Makkah _ By Moulana Habib Bobat _ EP04 by Radio Islam

Blessed City Of Makkah _ By Moulana Habib Bobat _ EP05 by Radio Islam

#IslamicStory #HazratFatima #IslamicHistory #muharram2026Hazrat Fatima R.A Complete Life Story | Daughter of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ | Mother of Hasan Hussain R.AHazrat Fatima R.A ki zindagi sirf ek tareekhi kahani nahi, balki sabr, haya, mohabbat, qurbani aur imaan ki roshni se bhari hui ek azeem misaal hai. Woh Allah ke Rasool ﷺ ki mehboob beti, Hazrat Ali R.A ki biwi, Hazrat Hasan R.A aur Hazrat Hussain R.A ki walida, aur Jannat ki auraton ki sardar hain.Is video mein hum Hazrat Fatima R.A ki mukammal zindagi ka safar bayan karte hain, unki paidaish se lekar bachpan, Makkah ke mushkil daur, Nabi ﷺ ke saath unki gehri mohabbat, Khadijah R.A ki wafat ka gham, Hijrat ke baad Madina ki zindagi, Hazrat Ali R.A se nikah, ghurbat aur sabr, Hasan Hussain R.A ki parwarish, Nabi ﷺ ke aakhri lamhe, aur Hazrat Fatima R.A ke inteqal tak.Yeh kahani humein batati hai ke asal izzat duniya ki daulat mein nahi, balki Allah ki raza, haya, sabr, ibadat aur apne Rab se wafadari mein hai. Hazrat Fatima R.A ki zindagi har Musalman ke liye ek roshni hai, khaas taur par un logon ke liye jo mushkilat ke bawajood deen par qayam rehna chahte hain.Is video ko aakhir tak zaroor dekhiye, kyunki Hazrat Fatima R.A ki zindagi ka har hissa dil ko chhoo lene wala hai aur imaan ko mazboot karne wala hai.

Meski jumlah jemaah haji Indonesia yang masih berada di Makkah terus berkurang seiring pemulangan ke Tanah Air, layanan bus selawat dipastikan tetap beroperasi hingga akhir fase Makkah. PPIH Arab Saudi menegaskan jemaah yang masih berada di Kota Suci tetap dapat mengakses transportasi menuju Masjidil Haram selama 24 jam(BEH/MCH 2026)#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Menjelang berakhirnya operasional haji di Makkah, sejumlah hotel jemaah Indonesia mulai kosong dan ditinggalkan penghuninya. Kondisi ini membuat pengelola transportasi melakukan penyesuaian halte dan rute bus selawat tanpa mengurangi pelayanan kepada jemaah yang masih tersisa. (BEH/MCH 2026)#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S8) A force gathered to try and attack Najashi (r.h) and take over. He (r.h) gathered his troops and crossed the Nile river and readied for battle. The companions رضي الله عنهم needed someone to keep an eye on the battle to see who wins, a ~16 year old Zubayr رضي الله عنه volunteered and was chosen. He رضي الله عنه swam across the Nile to witness the battle and to inform the companions رضي الله عنهم who won. Najashi (r.h) won the battle. When the Messenger ﷺ recited Surah Najm in Makkah, everyone prostrated, including the jinns. Everyone prostrated except one man. Because everyone was seen prostrating, a rumour spread that everyone in Makkah had embraced Islam, the companions رضي الله عنهم in Abyssinia heard this rumour and they returned to Makkah. However, upon learning that the Makkans hadn't embraced Islam, some of the companions رضي الله عنهم returned back to Abyssinia and some stayed in Makkah.

The Special Disciple, Session 7. Zubayr ibn Al Awaam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Qusayy (ra). Negus (rah) embraces Islam. The Wisdom as to The Hijra to Abyssinia The Quraysh nobles emigrated to Abyssinia so as to maintain a stronghold outside of Makkah. After The Battle of The Trench, the Companions leave Abyssina for Al Medina.

Zubayr Ibn al-Awaam رضي الله عنه (S9) Najashi (r.h) gifted Zubayr رضي الله عنه a spear. Zubayr رضي الله عنه gave it to the Messenger ﷺ. When Zubayr رضي الله عنه returned to Makkah, his beloved mother Safeeyah رضي الله عنها and his uncle Hamza رضي الله عنه had embraced Islam. Zubayr رضي الله عنه had the honour of being amongst those who performed a dual migration.

Humayrah's story: From Birth to Janazah in Makkah by Radio Islam

Ustadz Ali Hasan Bawazier - Haji WADA', Nabi Memasuki Kota Makkah - Ustadz Ali Hasan

Pelayanan bagi jemaah gelombang kedua yang mulai berdatangan dari Makkah terus diperkuat oleh PPIH Arab Saudi. Penguatan layanan dilakukan khususnya untuk jemaah lanjut usia dan penyandang disabilitas yang menjalankan ibadah di kawasan Masjid Nabawi(BEH/MCH2026) #ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Selain layanan akomodasi, jemaah haji Indonesia gelombang kedua yang tiba di Madinah juga mendapatkan pendampingan kesehatan dari petugas haji. Upaya ini dilakukan untuk mengantisipasi berbagai gangguan kesehatan akibat cuaca panas ekstrem dan kelelahan setelah menjalani rangkaian puncak ibadah haji di Arafah, Muzdalifah, Mina, dan Makkah. Simak kesiapan petugas dalam menjaga kondisi kesehatan jemaah agar tetap prima selama berada di Kota Nabi hingga menjelang kepulangan ke Tanah Air.(BEH/MCH 2026)@kemenhaj#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Jemaah haji Indonesia gelombang kedua terus berdatangan ke Madinah usai menuntaskan rangkaian puncak ibadah haji di Makkah, Arafah, Muzdalifah, dan Mina. Untuk memberikan kenyamanan dan perlindungan maksimal, petugas haji menyiapkan berbagai layanan khusus bagi jemaah lanjut usia, perempuan, serta penyandang disabilitas sejak kedatangan hingga proses penempatan di hotel. Simak bagaimana layanan ramah jemaah diberikan guna mendukung kelancaran ibadah dan pemulihan kondisi para tamu Allah di Kota Nabi.(BEH/MCH 2026)@kemenhaj#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

The Special Disciple, Session 1. Zubayr ibn Al Awaam ibn Khuwaylid ibn Asad ibn Qusayy (ra) Mothers Lineage Zubayr ibn Safeeyah bint Abdul Muttalib (ra). The Messenger ﷺ and Zubayr (ra) are first cousins. Zubayr (ra) entered Isalm at the age of 8, he was fair skinned and tall. He was named after his uncle Zubayr. The Fudool Pact An agreement that no person in Makkah is to be oppressed. The Messenger ﷺ & Abu Bakr (ra) are present when the pact is founded.

Pergerakan jemaah haji Indonesia pasca puncak Armuzna berlangsung dalam dua arus besar. Jemaah gelombang pertama mulai dipulangkan ke Tanah Air melalui Bandara Internasional King Abdulaziz Jeddah, sementara jemaah gelombang kedua bergerak dari Makkah ke Madinah untuk melanjutkan ibadah sekaligus memulihkan kondisi fisik setelah menjalani rangkaian puncak haji.(BEH/MCH2026) @kemenhaj_ri #ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Arus kedatangan jemaah haji Indonesia gelombang kedua dari Makkah ke Madinah terus berlangsung. Di Sektor 4 Madinah, petugas mencatat tingginya mobilitas kedatangan jemaah yang harus dilayani dalam waktu yang relatif singkat(BEH/MCH2026)@kemenhaj_ri #ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Pengalaman lapangan selama musim haji menjadi pelajaran berharga bagi petugas haji Indonesia di Madinah. Saat menyambut kedatangan jemaah gelombang kedua dari Makkah, koordinasi antarpetugas dinilai semakin solid dan terarah. Kepala Daerah Kerja Madinah, Khalilurrahman, menyebut berbagai pengalaman selama beberapa pekan terakhir telah memperkuat kerja sama tim sehingga pelayanan kepada jemaah dapat berjalan lebih efektif dan optimal. Simak laporan selengkapnya.(BEH/MCH2026)@kemenhaj_ri#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Kelancaran kedatangan jemaah haji Indonesia di hotel-hotel Madinah tidak lepas dari peran strategis Terminal Hijrah. Terminal ini menjadi titik awal pengendalian pergerakan bus yang membawa jemaah dari Makkah menuju Madinah. Dengan koordinasi yang terstruktur dan pemantauan yang ketat, arus kedatangan jemaah dapat berjalan tertib sehingga proses penerimaan dan pelayanan di Madinah berlangsung dengan baik. Simak laporan selengkapnya mengenai peran penting Terminal Hijrah dalam operasional haji Indonesia.(BEH/MCH2026)@kemenhaj_ri#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Sejumlah kloter jemaah haji Indonesia yang bergerak dari Makkah menuju Madinah tiba lebih cepat dari jadwal yang telah ditetapkan. Meski demikian, petugas penyelenggara ibadah haji berhasil mengantisipasi kondisi tersebut sehingga proses penerimaan, akomodasi, dan pelayanan kepada jemaah tetap berjalan lancar tanpa kendala berarti. Simak laporan selengkapnya mengenai kesiapan petugas dalam melayani jemaah haji Indonesia di Madinah.(BEH/MCH2026)@kemenhaj_ri#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Proses kedatangan jemaah haji Indonesia gelombang kedua dari Makkah ke Madinah terus berjalan. Pengalaman melayani jemaah pada gelombang pertama menjadi bekal bagi petugas untuk mempercepat penanganan kedatangan jemaah di hotel-hotel Madinah. LAPORAN BHERY HAMZAH(BEH-MCH2026)

Kedatangan jemaah haji Indonesia gelombang kedua di Madinah menandai dimulainya fase baru operasional haji 1447 Hijriah. Berbeda dengan jemaah gelombang pertama yang lebih dahulu menikmati suasana Madinah sebelum puncak haji, jemaah gelombang kedua tiba setelah melewati rangkaian ibadah yang menguras tenaga di Armuzna dan Makkah. LAPORAN BHERY HAMZAH(BEH-MCH2026)

Operasional haji Indonesia pasca puncak ibadah haji terus berjalan di Arab Saudi. Pemulangan jemaah gelombang pertama ke Tanah Air kini memasuki hari ketujuh, sementara kedatangan jemaah gelombang kedua dari Makkah ke Madinah memasuki hari pertama. LAPORAN BHERY HAMZAH(BEH-MCH2026)

Penyelenggaraan ibadah haji Indonesia memasuki fase transisi penting pasca puncak haji. Setelah seluruh rangkaian Armuzna atau Arafah, Muzdalifah, dan Mina selesai dilaksanakan, operasional haji kini bergerak pada dua agenda besar sekaligus, yakni pemulangan jemaah Gelombang Pertama ke Tanah Air dan pemberangkatan jemaah Gelombang Kedua dari Makkah menuju Madinah. LAPORAN BHERY HAMZAH(BEH/MCH2026)

Operasional haji kini memasuki fase pergerakan jemaah gelombang kedua dari Makkah menuju Madinah yang dijadwalkan mulai 7 Juni. Guna memastikan layanan berjalan optimal dan sejalan dengan visi Tri Sukses Haji, khususnya aspek Sukses Ritual, Menteri Haji dan Umrah RI, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, turun langsung meninjau kesiapan berbagai fasilitas dan layanan bagi jemaah di Madinah.@kemenhaj_ri#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

Operasional pemulangan jemaah haji Indonesia gelombang pertama dari Makkah menuju Bandara Internasional King Abdulaziz, Jeddah, berjalan lancar dan kondusif. Total 13.466 jemaah dijadwalkan bertolak ke Tanah Air secara bertahap pada Selasa (2/6/2026) dan Rabu (3/6/2026). Laporan Bhery Hamzah

Reflections on the akhirah (S2) The shayateen tried to attack the companions رضي الله عنهم in Makkah, but the shayateen were unsuccessful, they said: “We've never seen anyone like them”. [رضي الله عنهم]. Shaytaan said wait for the duniya to open up for them, then attack. The little and sufficient is better than the abundant and alluring. Taqwa is our journeys provision. The Angel (a.s) on our right records our good deeds without consulting the Angel (a.s) on our left. The Angel (a.s) on the left always consults with the Angel (a.s) on our right before recording our sins. Do not let your hopes and ambitions distract you from actually getting the work done. One day… or day one?

Interesting Insights into Makkah and Madinah - Mufti Yusuf Moosagie by Radio Islam

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Shahadat of Muslim Bin Aqil (AS)May 26th 20269th Dhul Hijjah1447The days of Ḥajj reconnect believers to the legacy of Nabi Ibrāhīm (a), whose life of sacrifice and submission became the foundation of Islamic worship and identity.Nabi Ibrāhīm (a) is mentioned 69 times in the Qur'ān, and an entire chapter is named after him, highlighting his central role in divine history.The journeys of Ibrāhīm (a) from Babylon to Syria, Palestine, Egypt, and finally Makkah reflect a lifelong struggle for tawḥīd and obedience to Allāh.Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace their spiritual roots back to Ibrāhīm (a), making him the father of the monotheistic faiths.Islam is described in the Qur'ān as “Millata Abīkum Ibrāhīm” — the religion and path of your father Ibrāhīm — emphasizing complete devotion to Allāh.The du‘ā of Ibrāhīm (a) and Ismā‘īl (a) while raising the Ka‘bah asked Allāh to make their descendants true Muslims, fulfilled ultimately through Prophet Muḥammad (s) and Islam.True Islam means total submission to Allāh in every aspect of life: personal, family, social, political, and financial — preferring divine guidance over personal desire.Ibrāhīm (a) demonstrated uncompromising faith by rejecting idol worship, migrating to preserve religion, leaving his family in the barren desert of Makkah, and preparing to sacrifice his son solely for Allāh's pleasure.Muslim bin ‘Aqīl stands as a living example of true īmān and Islam: unwavering belief in Allāh, Rasulullāh, and the Ahlul Bayt (a), combined with sacrifice in the path of truth.Imam Ḥusayn (a) called Muslim bin ‘Aqīl “my brother, cousin, and trusted one from my family,” showing the immense trust and status he held in the mission of Karbalā'.Thousands in Kūfa initially pledged allegiance to Imam Ḥusayn (a) through Muslim bin ‘Aqīl, but fear and political pressure from Ibn Ziyād caused the people to abandon him one by one.Muslim bin ‘Aqīl's loneliness reached its peak when hundreds who marched with him disappeared by Maghrib, leaving him completely alone after ṣalāh.In the neighborhood of Kindah, exhausted and betrayed, Muslim sought refuge at the home of Ṭaw‘ah, where he confessed: “The people deceived and abandoned me.”Even in captivity, Muslim's final concerns were fulfilling debts, receiving burial, and warning Imam Ḥusayn (a) not to come to Kūfa — showing responsibility, loyalty, and sincerity until his last breath.The tragedy of Muslim bin ‘Aqīl — denied water, martyred on the roof of Dār al-Imārah, and his body dishonored afterward — foreshadows the suffering of Imam Ḥusayn (a) and the thirst of Sakīnah (a) in Karbalā'.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

The environs of the Hajj are an ideal setting for discussions and deliberations on matters of benefit between Ulama, leaders and experts. This episode recounts Mufti Taqi Usmani's numerous encounters with erudite Ulama of the world during his visits to the Haramain, including one altogether amazing appointment with a renowned Muhadith in Makkah on the day of Ashura.

In today's episode of Trending Middle East, US forces have carried out what a Central Command spokesman described as self-defence strikes in southern Iran. Israel's military says it has conducted a wave of attacks across Lebanon, despite a ceasefire that has been in place since April. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of international internet access after months of restrictions across the country, although it is unclear when services will resume. More than 1.5 million Muslims have gathered in Makkah for the start of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with increased security measures put in place by Saudi authorities. In the UAE, hotels are preparing for a surge in staycation bookings over the Eid Al Adha holiday, as the regional war continues to disrupt travel. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

Kementerian Haji dan Umrah memastikan pelayanan konsumsi jamaah haji Indonesia aman selama puncak ibadah di fase Armuzna, meski terdapat potensi kendala distribusi akibat rekayasa lalu lintas di Makkah. Bersamaan dengan itu, pemerintah juga merealisasikan misi kemanusiaan global melalui penyaluran daging hewan Dam jamaah Indonesia ke Palestina. (BEH/MCH2026)#ElshintaHaji2026 #LiputanHaji2026 #Haji2026 #HajiRamahLansia #TriSuksesHaji #KemenhajRI

In this episode, we recount the story of Hajar, the wife of Prophet Ibrahim, whose unwavering faith and reliance on Allah in the barren desert led to the miracle of Zamzam, the settlement of Makkah, and the Hajj ritual of walking between Safa and Marwa.

After some years of earnest yearning, Mufti Taqi Usmani (hafidhahullah) returns to Makkah at the age of 20. A cherished journey by sea, he reminisces about moments in Aden, disembarking in Jeddah, and his very first tasting of olives. He also paints vivid pictures of the ease of access to the Ka'bah at the time, the types of structures that existed then, and the vista he beheld when he climbed atop Jabal Abu Qubais.

Welcome to Lesson 2 of our comprehensive explanation of Surah Al-Fatihah, drawing from the profound insights of the esteemed scholar, Sheikh Hammad al-Ansari. Surah Al-Fatihah is the greatest obligation upon every Muslim, yet so many recite it daily without grasping its true depth. In this episode, we explore why having multiple names indicates the extreme nobility of this Surah. We break down the meanings behind its titles—including Al-Fatihah (The Opener), As-Sab' al-Mathani (The Seven Oft-Repeated), and Ash-Shafiyah (The Cure). We also dive into the rich scholarly discussions surrounding its revelation. Was it revealed in Makkah or Madinah? Is the Basmalah actually the first verse of the Surah? Tune in to uncover the strongest scholarly opinions backed by Quranic evidence and Hadith Qudsi. What You'll Learn in This Lesson: Why understanding Al-Fatihah is an absolute obligation for your Salah. The profound meanings behind the various names of the Surah. Clear evidence proving whether it was revealed in Makkah or Madinah. The scholarly debate regarding the Basmalah and the Hadith Qudsi that solves it.

In this deeply reflective and transformative talk, Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera explores the inner dimensions of Hajj beyond its outward rites and rituals. The Unseen Hajj: The Spiritual Journey Beyond the Rituals invites listeners to uncover the hidden meanings, spiritual lessons, and profound states of the heart embedded within every step of the sacred pilgrimage. Drawing upon Qur'anic insights, Prophetic teachings, and centuries of Islamic scholarship, the talk examines how Hajj is not merely a physical journey to Makkah, but a journey of the soul toward sincerity, surrender, humility, and nearness to Allah. From the symbolism of Ihram and Tawaf to the sacrifice of Mina and the standing at Arafah, each ritual becomes a mirror reflecting the believer's inner condition and spiritual aspirations. This inspiring presentation challenges attendees to move beyond performing rituals mechanically and instead experience Hajj as a life-changing process of purification, self-discovery, and renewal. Whether preparing for pilgrimage, reflecting on a past Hajj, or seeking spiritual growth in everyday life, listeners will gain timeless insights into how the essence of Hajj can continue long after the journey ends. Link to donate - https://www.whitethread.org/whitethread-centre/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

மக்காவின் சிறப்புகளும் அங்கே செய்ய வேண்டிய அமல்களும் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 01-05-2026, Jumma Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.dayThe Structure of This SurahBefore we go forward, it helps to see the shape of what we have been reading.Surah Al-A'raf is a Makki surah. Its primary audience was the Quraysh of Makkah. Its central argument is historical: look at the nations before you. Contrast this with Surah Al-An'am — also Makki, also addressing the Quraysh — but that surah makes its…

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Surah Al-Hajj is the 22nd chapter of the Qur'an. It contains 78 verses and is named after the Hajj, the pilgrimage that Muslims perform in Makkah. Surah Al-Hajj emphasizes faith in God, the reality of the Day of Judgment, and the importance of sincere worship. It reminds people of God's power in creation, warns those who deny the truth, and encourages believers to remain steadfast. The surah also explains the purpose and spiritual meaning of the Hajj pilgrimage, including sacrifice and devotion to God, and calls Muslims to strive in God's cause while practicing justice and righteousness. This video series is a curated collection of reflections and summaries drawn from the 30 Days with the Qur'an series, where each Juz was explored over the month of Ramadan. While not a full tafsir, these concise and heartfelt talks aim to highlight key themes and insights from each Surah to inspire a deeper connection with the Qur'an. In this series, we've taken those reflections and focused them surah by surah, offering a dedicated video for each chapter of the Qur'an. The goal is to spark curiosity, build motivation, and encourage further study of the Qur'an in a manageable, engaging format. Whether you're revisiting familiar Surahs or exploring new ones, these summaries are here to help you pause, reflect, and fall in love with the Qur'an all over again.

Was the great Sufi thinker Ibn 'Arabi actually a kind of idealist philosopher? In this video we explore the metaphysics of the Akbari tradition and the famous doctrine of Wahdat al-Wujud (Oneness of Being).I examine Ibn ‘Arabi's view that God (al-Haqq) is the only true Reality, while the universe is a divine self-disclosure within Being. Along the way we look at concepts like wujūd (Being), imagination (khayāl), the immutable entities (a‘yān thābita), and the idea that the world is a reflection of the divine attributes.Find me and my music here:https://linktr.ee/filipholmSupport Let's Talk Religion on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalkreligion Or through a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/talkreligiondonateSources/Recommended Reading:Abdel-Hadi, Faris (2025). "Ibn 'Arabi's Religious Pluralism: Levels of Inclusivity". Routledge.Addas, Claude (1993). "Quest for the Red Sulphur". The Islamic Texts Society.Austin, R.W.J. (translated by) (1980). "The Bezels of Wisdom". Classics of Western Spirituality Series. Paulist Press.Chittick, William (1989). "The Sufi Path of Knowledge: Ibn 'Arabi's Metaphysics of Imagination".Chittick, William (1998). "The Self-Disclosure of God: Principles of Ibn al-'Arabi's Cosmology". State University of New York Press.Chittick, William (2005). "Ibn Arabi: Heir to the Prophets". OneWorld Publications.Chodkiewicz, Michel (1993). "Seal of the Saints: Prophethood and sainthood in the doctrine of Ibn 'Arabi". Translated by Liadain Sherrard. The Islamic Texts Society.Caner Dagli (translated by) (2004). Ibn 'Arabi - "The Ringstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-Hikam)". Great Books of the Islamic World. Kazi Pubns Inc.Dyczkowski, Mark S.G. (1987). "The Doctrine of Vibration: An Analysis of the Doctrines and Practices of Kashmir Shaivism". SUNY Press.https://hareesh.org/blogpageIbn Arabi - "The Universal Tree and the Four Birds (al-ittihad al-kawni). Translated by Angela Jaffray. Oxford: Anqa Publishing.Ibn 'Arabi - "The Openings Revealed in Makkah: al-futuhat al-makkiyya". Translated by Eric Winkel. Volumes 1-7. Pir Press.Kastrup, Bernardo (2019). "Idea of the World, The: A multi-disciplinary argument for the mental nature of reality". Iff Books.Kastrup, Bernardo (2024). "Analytic Idealism in a Nutshell: A straightforward summary of the 21st century's only plausible metaphysics". Iff Books. Muller-Ortega, Paul (1988). "The Triadic Heart of Siva: Kaula Tantricism of Abhinavagupta in the Non-Dual Shaivism of Kashmir". SUNY Press.Rory Dickson, William (2024). "Dissolving into Being: The Wisdom of Sufi Philosophy". Anqa Publishing.Singh, Jaideva (Translated by) (1990). "The Doctrine of Recognition: A Translation of the Pratyabhijnahrdayam with an Introduction and Notes, by Ksemaraja". SUNY Press.Torella, Raffaele & Bettina Bäumer (2016). "Utpaladeva: Philosopher of Recognition". D.K. Printworld.Torella, Rafaele (Translated by) (2013). "The Isvarapratyabhijnakarika of Utpaladeva: Critical edition and annoted translation". Motilal Banarsidass Publishers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surah Al-Kahf is the 18th chapter of the Qur'an. It was revealed in Makkah and contains 110 verses. The surah emphasizes faith, trials of life, reliance on Allah, humility, and the reality of the Hereafter. It revolves around four major stories, each highlighting a different test.