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Dr. Ali Hussain comes back for another deep, thought provoking and historically grounded conversation on the rich tradition of music, instruments, and melodic recitation in Islam, and how colonialism, cultural rupture, and fear-based theology severed Muslims from their own artistic heritage. Dr. Ali claims that Music is not a modern innovation in Islam it is a spiritual tradition rooted in the Prophetic era that we have nearly lost. Dr. Ali Hussain truly believes that music is not haram, that music halal and a necessary part of our tradition. We explore how the Qur'an itself is meant to be experienced melodiously, why art and beauty are central to worship, and how music once played a vital role in spiritual refinement, remembrance, and communal identity.*JOIN OUR YOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP*OR*Support Us @* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/OR*Patreon:* https://www.patreon.com/c/theansaripodcast/membership*Join The Cosmos Club Newsletter:* https://www.ansaripodcast.com/cosmos-club*Ayubi Collective*FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com*Humaniti:* https://donor.muslimi.com/page/Humaniti-emergency-Ansari00:00 Why is Music Halal?05:16 Music & The Prophet PBUH08:47 The Spirit of Melody in the Quran13:52 Musical Tradition Came from the Prophets?20:57 Why Do People Say Music is Haram?27:04 Does Music Distance You from God?40:21 Using Art as Worship50:24 Why do Humans Need Beauty?54:26 Graffiti and Jazz as Sacred Art?56:22 Speed round Questions#music #haram #islamichistory #muslimpodcast #islamicpodcast*Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

Usama Dakdok is founder of the Straight Way of Grace Ministry. He's the speaker on Revealing the Truth About Islam. Born and raised in Egypt, Usama learned about Islam just as every other student does in a Muslim country. He studied for a university degree in Egypt which included the study of Sharia. He came to America in 1992. With his knowledge of Islam, he founded The Straight Way of Grace Ministry. Usama speaks fluent Arabic and has translated the Qur'an into English. He's the author of Exposing the Truth about the Qur'an and Exposing the Truth About Jihad and the booklets, The Violent Truth about Islam and The Straight Way to Eternal Life. Usama travels the country to equip the church to minister to Muslims and to warn Americans about the deceptive methods being used that lead many into the cult of Islam. Since late last week, multiple Islamic terror attacks have taken place in various places around the world including Brown University, in Syria, Amsterdam, Germany and Australia. When it comes to such attacks, one organization to watch out for is the Muslim Brotherhood. According to Usama, the Muslim Brotherhood originated as a revival movement in Egypt. So they are members of Egypt, leaders of the mosque, are very scholarly, they study the Qur'an and they adhere to the roots of their beliefs. In other words, there's nothing "radical" about them as they simply follow the core teachings that comprise Islam. There's much more to hear, including Usama's comments regarding the attack on Jews in Sydney, Australia, where 15 individuals were killed. The attack is being called, "Hanukkah Horror."

(0:00) Intro (0:02) Khutba, Qur'ani Aayaat aur Dua (0:59) Har Nabi ke 4 Farz-e-Mansabi (2:06) Ambiya ki zimmedari: Rooh ko zinda karna (2:20) Rooh vs Jism (3:59) Insaan aur janwaron ki neend ka farq (4:27) Panda vs Karachi ke sust naujawan (4:51) Sehat ke liye neend kyun zaroori hai? (7:04) Rooh ko zinda rakhne ke liye kam khana (7:56) Do waqt khana vs din bhar thora thora khana (9:36) Muslim fasting ka concept (9:55) US university professor ka Muslim fasting par tabsira (11:07) Angrezon ka propaganda (11:27) Mufti Sahab ka Germany mein Iqbal House ka visit (12:09) Angrezon ki haqeeqat: infradi vs ijtemai nizam (13:01) Africa mein gold par qabza (13:09) Recent war mein US ki reality (14:07) Gora vs Muslim: zulm aur berahmi (14:26) Hitler ke mazalim (Germany ka mushahida) (15:18) Aaj ka butt: Maghribi tehzeeb (15:37) Musalman buri kyun hote hain? (15:47) Taqleed par tanziya jumlon ka jawab (16:32) Qabar par jana aur tark-e-taqleed ka ghalat tasawwur (17:17) Mufti Sahab topic se hat'tay kyun hain? (18:00) Mufti Rasheed Ahmed Sahab ki research: Muslims ka zawaal (18:34) Dr. Hameedullah Sahab ka tabsira: tareekhi ghaltiyan (19:32) Abdul Rehman Ash'as ki misaal (20:09) Hajjaj bin Yusuf ke khilaf qadam kyun uthaya? (24:05) University students ke jazbaat se khelna (24:54) Zalim hakim ke khilaf jihad ka sahih tareeqa (25:48) Sahih Muslim ki hadith (26:04) Ehtijaj aur baghawat ka farq (26:24) Kya Nabi ﷺ logon ko buzdil bana rahe thay? (26:55) Infradi aur ijtemai nizam (27:24) KSA company report (28:51) Angrez ka clip: nizam ki misaal (29:21) Amma Hawwa: sab se khushqismat aurat (29:55) Madaris aur offices ka ijtemai nizam (31:54) Masjid committee ka nizam (32:11) Mufti Rasheed Ahmed Sahab ka usool-e-nizam (32:33) Social media par negativity (33:11) Mufti Sahab ka social media se waqfa (35:32) Sindh government aur gutter ka dardnaak waqia (36:49) Ghar ke bahar khulay gutter (37:21) Gutter ke dhakkan chori hone ka masla (41:29) Abdul Rehman Ash'as ki baghawat ka anjaam (42:32) Bangladesh mein aazadi ka game (43:49) Hakumat ke khilaf baghawat ka bhayanak natija (45:35) Pakistan ke hasideen ka zabardast ilaaj (46:47) Abdul Rehman Ash'as ki maut ka sabq (47:38) Ummat ko uksane walay scholar ka jawab (49:41) Allama Ibn-e-Taimiyyah رحمہ اللہ ki tahreer (50:23) Muslim ka khoon sasta nahi (51:02) Saudi–Pakistan agreement par manfi tabsiray (53:27) Israel ki nazar Saudi Arabia par (54:03) Defence vs economy (55:19) Ijtemai nizam ka sahi tareeqa (56:12) Saudi Arabia vs Pakistan: aman-o-amaan (57:19) Musalman ke liye sehatmand hona kyun zaroori? (1:00:10) Normal insan ke liye food timing (1:00:41) Sehat ke liye neend ke zaroori ghantay (1:02:04) Nabi ﷺ ka farman aur neend ka andaaz (1:04:39) Quality sleep (10 pm – 2 am) (1:05:32) Achha insan banne ki 4 khoobiyan (1:09:26) Khulasa bayan aur dua (1:09:55) Public wedding video ka viral hona (1:11:21) Bridal makeup mein male artists ka masla (1:14:32) Behnon ke sath rehne walay bhai ka hukam (1:15:18) Behishti Zewar se bachon ki tarbiyat (1:16:44) Khutba ke dauran sunnatain parhna (1:18:26) Desi ghee business ki research (1:26:32) Honey business aur khalis cheez ka masla (1:29:13) Azerbaijan travel aur olive oil reality (1:30:27) Cow business ka tareeqa (1:32:49) Sawalat karne ka adaab (1:33:31) Hindu ke sath khana khana kaisa hai? (1:33:34) Ameen aahista kehne ka masla (1:35:23) Ulama ka assembly mein rehna kyun zaroori hai? (1:36:57) Junaid Jamshed ki naat aur aqeede ka masla (1:39:13) Kohat se Muhabbat bhara paigham (1:40:00) Qur'an ki aayat ka matlab Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Link to donate - https://www.whitethread.org/whitethread-centre/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

My guest this week is Mr. John Carpay, founder and president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF). We discuss Bill C-9 and other censorious and freedom-threatening legislation being pushed forward by the Liberal government. John speaks about the recent agreement between the Liberals and the Bloc to amend “hate crime” legislation to eliminate the long-standing exemption for speech based on religious beliefs and scriptural texts (such as the Bible, the Qur'an and the Torah). We also refer to John's book, Corrupted by Fear, which draws parallels between censorship and dictatorial edicts during the 1930s in Germany and in Canada during the Covid years. Learn more about the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms here: https://www.jccf.ca Call or write your local MP—regardless of political affiliation and tell him (or her) to vote AGAINST Bill C-9. 

(00:00) Intro(02:30) Deen ka kaam, business & coming face to face with Shaytan(05:10) IQ, parenting & why the matrix fears thinking Muslims(09:00) Mothers, friendship & healthy boundaries with children(13:20) Ego, honesty and confessing our own crimes to our kids(17:45) Test of Ibrahim (AS) & sacrificing our biggest desires(21:30) Preparing kids for end times, not just degrees and houses(25:10) Moral, mental, political & financial capital of Muslims(29:00) Women, activism & why competence matters more than vibes(33:20) Scholars, power and the myth of “I only make dua”(38:10) Victim mentality, bad marriages & fake sabr as “virtue”(42:30) Why the best minds left Qur'an & how to bring them back(46:00) Double PhDs, Qur'an scholars & a new Muslim elite(50:15) Identity crises, modern ideologies & intellectual warfare(55:00) Raising children who shape policies, not just pass exams(59:30) Final message to Muslim parents: assume your child will face the final tests Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many Muslims today carry a type of mental pressure that builds quietly.A mind that does not pause.A heart that feels tired.A day filled with noise even when everything around you is calm.Islamic psychology reveals why the mind spirals this way and how emotional weight, overstimulation, and spiritual disconnection interact beneath the surface.This free training with Ustadha Sarah Sultan gives you a gentle, grounded understanding of your inner world and a practical tool you can use right away.You will learn:• Why the mind loops on guilt, fear, and unfinished tasks• How emotional overload impacts worship and presence• The Qur'anic explanation of the scattered heart• The patterns that make overthinking feel endless• A grounding practice that interrupts spiralsGet DiscoverU Circle: Muslim Growth: discoveru.online/membership/?el=podcast

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba, Aayaat Surah Ma'arij(4:26) Aashiqon ke Liye Naseehat(5:18) Jawani vs Burhapaa(6:19) Khawateen ki Khoobsurti ka Reverse Gear(7:32) Plastic Surgery se Khoobsurat Banna?(8:22) Barri Umar: Kamzori ki Umar(9:35) 20–30 Age vs 80 Age(10:58) Muhammad Ali Boxer ka Haal(11:28) Gham ka Falsafa: Dukh se Bhaagna Na-kaaragar(13:34) Mufti Sb ki Dadi Sahiba ka Burhapaa(15:00) Burhapay ke Masail(16:20) Insan ki Haqeeqi Hasiyat(17:16) Insan ki Azmat ki Do Wajhain(19:03) Izzat, Dolat, Shohrat ka Hasool & Tasawuf(19:36) Islamic Banking ka Asal Masla(22:29) Rishtay ke Faislay: Saas ka Fasaad(26:28) Mufti Sb ki Shadiyon par Rishtay Reject Na Hona(28:24) Kuch Na Karnay Walay: Nizam-e-Tabdeeli ki Baton ka Asal(30:02) UK mein "Shariah Law" Rally ka Natija(30:37) Real vs Fake Scholar(31:18) Pakistan mein Nizam Tabdeeli ka Tariqa(32:20) Islamic Banking + Mufti Taqi Usmani sb par Aetraz(34:00) Shujauddin Shaikh sb ka Bayan vs Akhlaq(35:43) University Students ke Liye Naseehat(37:35) Tasawuf Kya Hai?(38:02) Salat ka Ma‘ani(39:18) Gaaye ka Gosht Halal: Ma‘ani Samajhna(40:04) Talaq ke Lafz ka Lisani Taluq(41:32) Fiqh Kya Hai?(42:19) Qur'an mein Fazail ka Ilm(43:32) Fuqaha Kaun Hain?(44:36) Qur'an ko Sunana & Kitabat(46:06) Qur'an ki Tafseer Sikhana(49:22) Hadis ka Ilm (Hikmat)(50:10) Tazkiyah: Zahiri & Batini Taharat(50:48) Angraizon ki Gandagi vs Pakistani Taharat(53:31) Haram Janwar vs Insan Dost Janwar(56:37) Mufti Sb ki New Gaaye (A1 vs A2 Milk)(57:33) US vs Pakistan: Cows Comparison(1:00:10) Khalis Daisi Gaaye ki Barakat(1:01:44) Ghar mein Kutta / Tasveer ka Masla(1:02:38) Nikah ki Fazilat(1:04:12) Nikah agar Tension bane to?(1:04:58) Artificial vs Natural Life: US/Japan vs Pakistan(1:07:34) Taharat: Zahiri & Batini(1:08:40) Tazkiyah: Izzat, Dolat, Shohrat ka Hubb nikalna(1:11:10) “Main, Main” ki Soch(1:11:58) Mufti Sb ki 13 saal ki Driving Story(1:13:30) Zameen kha gayi, Aasman kaisay kaisay (Poetic Lesson)(1:15:50) Tazkiyah ka Asal Tariqa(1:17:38) Ujab (Khud Pasandi) ka Ilaj(1:19:35) Aaj kal ka Tasawuf(1:20:04) Khulasa + Dua(1:20:32) Shawwal ke 6 Roze Imam Abu Hanifa ke Nazdeek Makrooh — Dalail(1:22:46) Mufti Sb ke Guards par Sawal(1:23:22) Farz Namaz ke Baad Selfie Lainay ka Hukm(1:24:42) Sahil Adeem ka Aetraz: Islamic Banking = Sood?(1:25:56) Shujauddin Shaikh sb ko Mufti Sb ka Jawab(1:27:18) Mushtabihat ka Hukm — Hadith ki Tashreeh(1:30:52) Sahil Adeem ko Doosra Jawab(1:41:28) Graduate ka Jamia mein Admission(1:41:38) Hubb-e-Maal & Hubb-e-Jah se Nijaat ki Dua(1:42:44) Masjid ke Nikah ke Baad Mobile Pictures?(1:43:38) Mangni ki Rasam(1:43:56) Rizq-e-Halal ki Dua(1:44:25) Height ki Wajah se Mangni khatam karna chahne wali larki ka masl Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaytan doesn't come to people of knowledge and those working in Dawah with obvious traps. He targets students of knowledge, Islamic teachers and Qur'an reciters with things that look innocent at first, then slowly tear down years of effort and study. In this short reminder, Ustadh Muhammed Tim Humble explains how people of knowledge slip into the fitnah of women, blurred boundaries and "small" choices that quietly erode their honour. And once that honour is gone, the Dawah itself collapses. Why do these slips feel so easy? How does Shaytan turn something permissible into a doorway to ruin? And what protects your reputation before your knowledge? A short but essential advice for anyone serving Islam in any capacity. 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 #Islam #Dawah #advice #islamicreminder  

Haman, infamous as the antagonist in the book of Esther, appears as a villainous figure in virtually all varieties of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this “biography” of Haman (Princeton UP, 2025), Dr. Adam Silverstein traces the evolution of this villainous character from the ancient Near East to modern times, drawing on sources in a variety of languages and from diverse genres. Dr. Silverstein considers the evidence for a historical Haman and analyzes the abundance of material that documents what those who read the Bible and the Qur'ān have thought about him over the past two millennia.With this book, Dr. Silverstein offers an essential and original account of the rich diversity and openness of Abrahamic civilizations throughout history. Taking Haman as a case study, Dr. Silverstein guides the reader through diverse intellectual terrains, covering ancient Near Eastern cultures, pre-Islamic Iranian literature, Abrahamic scriptures and their interpretation, late antiquity, Islamic history, and interfaith relations. He shows how the figure of Haman has both united and divided Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities, who collaborated fruitfully in their efforts to grasp the meaning and significance of their holy books, but who also deployed the “Haman” label polemically against each other. Dr. Silverstein also considers Haman's prebiblical origins, raising the possibility that the book of Esther was receiving and reconfiguring Haman no less than later works were, with Esther's villain taking his place in a long line of reimagined Hamans.Haman: A Biography is the first book-length study to contextualize an Abrahamic character not only within Jewish and Christian traditions but also with reference to the character's prebiblical background and reception in Islamic cultures. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Devotional Qur'an: Beloved Surahs and Verses (Yale UP, 2025) is a beautifully curated and translated collection of the Qur'anic surahs and verses that are most cherished and memorized by Muslims the world over. Muslim devotional practices vary greatly over time and across regions, communities, and denominations, but they share core Qur'anic surahs and verses rooted in the practice of earlier figures: the Prophet Muhammad, his closest Companions, the Shiite Imams, saintly figures, learned scholars, Sufi masters, local imams and religious teachers, forebears, and parents. This volume is the first to present a curated English translation of these core passages, offering a powerful distillation of the recitational tradition that is at the heart of Muslim faith and practice. In these translations of thirty-two surahs and some forty verses, Shawkat M. Toorawa gives attention to rhythm, assonance, and end rhyme, as well as to the musicality and emotional force of the original Arabic. He organizes the selections according to devotional use and explains the place and role of the surah, verse, or passage in Muslim devotional practice. This book is for anyone interested in the Qur'an, its aesthetic qualities, and its place in Muslim devotion, including any Muslims seeking a sensitive English translation of these essential surahs and verses. Shawkat M. Toorawa is the Brand Blanshard Professor of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations and a professor of comparative literature at Yale University, and an accomplished translator of Arabic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Devotional Qur'an: Beloved Surahs and Verses (Yale UP, 2025) is a beautifully curated and translated collection of the Qur'anic surahs and verses that are most cherished and memorized by Muslims the world over. Muslim devotional practices vary greatly over time and across regions, communities, and denominations, but they share core Qur'anic surahs and verses rooted in the practice of earlier figures: the Prophet Muhammad, his closest Companions, the Shiite Imams, saintly figures, learned scholars, Sufi masters, local imams and religious teachers, forebears, and parents. This volume is the first to present a curated English translation of these core passages, offering a powerful distillation of the recitational tradition that is at the heart of Muslim faith and practice. In these translations of thirty-two surahs and some forty verses, Shawkat M. Toorawa gives attention to rhythm, assonance, and end rhyme, as well as to the musicality and emotional force of the original Arabic. He organizes the selections according to devotional use and explains the place and role of the surah, verse, or passage in Muslim devotional practice. This book is for anyone interested in the Qur'an, its aesthetic qualities, and its place in Muslim devotion, including any Muslims seeking a sensitive English translation of these essential surahs and verses. Shawkat M. Toorawa is the Brand Blanshard Professor of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations and a professor of comparative literature at Yale University, and an accomplished translator of Arabic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Haman, infamous as the antagonist in the book of Esther, appears as a villainous figure in virtually all varieties of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this “biography” of Haman (Princeton UP, 2025), Dr. Adam Silverstein traces the evolution of this villainous character from the ancient Near East to modern times, drawing on sources in a variety of languages and from diverse genres. Dr. Silverstein considers the evidence for a historical Haman and analyzes the abundance of material that documents what those who read the Bible and the Qur'ān have thought about him over the past two millennia.With this book, Dr. Silverstein offers an essential and original account of the rich diversity and openness of Abrahamic civilizations throughout history. Taking Haman as a case study, Dr. Silverstein guides the reader through diverse intellectual terrains, covering ancient Near Eastern cultures, pre-Islamic Iranian literature, Abrahamic scriptures and their interpretation, late antiquity, Islamic history, and interfaith relations. He shows how the figure of Haman has both united and divided Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities, who collaborated fruitfully in their efforts to grasp the meaning and significance of their holy books, but who also deployed the “Haman” label polemically against each other. Dr. Silverstein also considers Haman's prebiblical origins, raising the possibility that the book of Esther was receiving and reconfiguring Haman no less than later works were, with Esther's villain taking his place in a long line of reimagined Hamans.Haman: A Biography is the first book-length study to contextualize an Abrahamic character not only within Jewish and Christian traditions but also with reference to the character's prebiblical background and reception in Islamic cultures. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

Haman, infamous as the antagonist in the book of Esther, appears as a villainous figure in virtually all varieties of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this “biography” of Haman (Princeton UP, 2025), Dr. Adam Silverstein traces the evolution of this villainous character from the ancient Near East to modern times, drawing on sources in a variety of languages and from diverse genres. Dr. Silverstein considers the evidence for a historical Haman and analyzes the abundance of material that documents what those who read the Bible and the Qur'ān have thought about him over the past two millennia.With this book, Dr. Silverstein offers an essential and original account of the rich diversity and openness of Abrahamic civilizations throughout history. Taking Haman as a case study, Dr. Silverstein guides the reader through diverse intellectual terrains, covering ancient Near Eastern cultures, pre-Islamic Iranian literature, Abrahamic scriptures and their interpretation, late antiquity, Islamic history, and interfaith relations. He shows how the figure of Haman has both united and divided Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities, who collaborated fruitfully in their efforts to grasp the meaning and significance of their holy books, but who also deployed the “Haman” label polemically against each other. Dr. Silverstein also considers Haman's prebiblical origins, raising the possibility that the book of Esther was receiving and reconfiguring Haman no less than later works were, with Esther's villain taking his place in a long line of reimagined Hamans.Haman: A Biography is the first book-length study to contextualize an Abrahamic character not only within Jewish and Christian traditions but also with reference to the character's prebiblical background and reception in Islamic cultures. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Haman, infamous as the antagonist in the book of Esther, appears as a villainous figure in virtually all varieties of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this “biography” of Haman (Princeton UP, 2025), Dr. Adam Silverstein traces the evolution of this villainous character from the ancient Near East to modern times, drawing on sources in a variety of languages and from diverse genres. Dr. Silverstein considers the evidence for a historical Haman and analyzes the abundance of material that documents what those who read the Bible and the Qur'ān have thought about him over the past two millennia.With this book, Dr. Silverstein offers an essential and original account of the rich diversity and openness of Abrahamic civilizations throughout history. Taking Haman as a case study, Dr. Silverstein guides the reader through diverse intellectual terrains, covering ancient Near Eastern cultures, pre-Islamic Iranian literature, Abrahamic scriptures and their interpretation, late antiquity, Islamic history, and interfaith relations. He shows how the figure of Haman has both united and divided Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities, who collaborated fruitfully in their efforts to grasp the meaning and significance of their holy books, but who also deployed the “Haman” label polemically against each other. Dr. Silverstein also considers Haman's prebiblical origins, raising the possibility that the book of Esther was receiving and reconfiguring Haman no less than later works were, with Esther's villain taking his place in a long line of reimagined Hamans.Haman: A Biography is the first book-length study to contextualize an Abrahamic character not only within Jewish and Christian traditions but also with reference to the character's prebiblical background and reception in Islamic cultures. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Haman, infamous as the antagonist in the book of Esther, appears as a villainous figure in virtually all varieties of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this “biography” of Haman (Princeton UP, 2025), Dr. Adam Silverstein traces the evolution of this villainous character from the ancient Near East to modern times, drawing on sources in a variety of languages and from diverse genres. Dr. Silverstein considers the evidence for a historical Haman and analyzes the abundance of material that documents what those who read the Bible and the Qur'ān have thought about him over the past two millennia.With this book, Dr. Silverstein offers an essential and original account of the rich diversity and openness of Abrahamic civilizations throughout history. Taking Haman as a case study, Dr. Silverstein guides the reader through diverse intellectual terrains, covering ancient Near Eastern cultures, pre-Islamic Iranian literature, Abrahamic scriptures and their interpretation, late antiquity, Islamic history, and interfaith relations. He shows how the figure of Haman has both united and divided Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities, who collaborated fruitfully in their efforts to grasp the meaning and significance of their holy books, but who also deployed the “Haman” label polemically against each other. Dr. Silverstein also considers Haman's prebiblical origins, raising the possibility that the book of Esther was receiving and reconfiguring Haman no less than later works were, with Esther's villain taking his place in a long line of reimagined Hamans.Haman: A Biography is the first book-length study to contextualize an Abrahamic character not only within Jewish and Christian traditions but also with reference to the character's prebiblical background and reception in Islamic cultures. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.

Haman, infamous as the antagonist in the book of Esther, appears as a villainous figure in virtually all varieties of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In this “biography” of Haman (Princeton UP, 2025), Dr. Adam Silverstein traces the evolution of this villainous character from the ancient Near East to modern times, drawing on sources in a variety of languages and from diverse genres. Dr. Silverstein considers the evidence for a historical Haman and analyzes the abundance of material that documents what those who read the Bible and the Qur'ān have thought about him over the past two millennia.With this book, Dr. Silverstein offers an essential and original account of the rich diversity and openness of Abrahamic civilizations throughout history. Taking Haman as a case study, Dr. Silverstein guides the reader through diverse intellectual terrains, covering ancient Near Eastern cultures, pre-Islamic Iranian literature, Abrahamic scriptures and their interpretation, late antiquity, Islamic history, and interfaith relations. He shows how the figure of Haman has both united and divided Jewish, Christian, and Muslim communities, who collaborated fruitfully in their efforts to grasp the meaning and significance of their holy books, but who also deployed the “Haman” label polemically against each other. Dr. Silverstein also considers Haman's prebiblical origins, raising the possibility that the book of Esther was receiving and reconfiguring Haman no less than later works were, with Esther's villain taking his place in a long line of reimagined Hamans.Haman: A Biography is the first book-length study to contextualize an Abrahamic character not only within Jewish and Christian traditions but also with reference to the character's prebiblical background and reception in Islamic cultures. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

The Devotional Qur'an: Beloved Surahs and Verses (Yale UP, 2025) is a beautifully curated and translated collection of the Qur'anic surahs and verses that are most cherished and memorized by Muslims the world over. Muslim devotional practices vary greatly over time and across regions, communities, and denominations, but they share core Qur'anic surahs and verses rooted in the practice of earlier figures: the Prophet Muhammad, his closest Companions, the Shiite Imams, saintly figures, learned scholars, Sufi masters, local imams and religious teachers, forebears, and parents. This volume is the first to present a curated English translation of these core passages, offering a powerful distillation of the recitational tradition that is at the heart of Muslim faith and practice. In these translations of thirty-two surahs and some forty verses, Shawkat M. Toorawa gives attention to rhythm, assonance, and end rhyme, as well as to the musicality and emotional force of the original Arabic. He organizes the selections according to devotional use and explains the place and role of the surah, verse, or passage in Muslim devotional practice. This book is for anyone interested in the Qur'an, its aesthetic qualities, and its place in Muslim devotion, including any Muslims seeking a sensitive English translation of these essential surahs and verses. Shawkat M. Toorawa is the Brand Blanshard Professor of Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations and a professor of comparative literature at Yale University, and an accomplished translator of Arabic.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

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Send us a textEpisode 96 of 'The Open Forum' where Christians, Atheists are invited to join the discussion. Guests will be invited on a first come first serve basis. Please note we can only have a maximum of 10 panelists (including efdawah panelists) at any one time.Link to join the panel: TEARS OF GAZA Donation Link: https://givebrite.com/gazacrisis© 2025 EFDawah All Rights ReservedDonate to Ijaz's medical expenses: https://buymeacoffee.com/ijazthetriniWebsite : https://efdawah.com/https://www.patreon.com/EFDawahhttps://gofund.me/7cb27d17https://www.paypal.me/EFDawahhttps://www.cashbackmycharity.co.uk/?...https://www.facebook.com/efdawah/Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:05 - EF Dawah Panel join: Format of the Stream02:03 - Origins of The Open Forum Stream04:28 - Goals of the Stream09:01 - Message to Muslims about Self Worth13:15 - Dawah & Debate in Church18:07 - Arguments for the Unreliability of the Bible 19:53 - Comparison of the Qur'an vs the Bible22:32 - Analysis of textual criticism of the Gospels30:09 - Truth about the Authorship of the Gospels32:43 - Examining the textual variants of the Gospels39:05 - The Church Fathers' view of the Gospels44:30 - Message to Christians about the Bible51:21 - Exploring the muslim-christian dialogues55:02 - Advice about giving better dawah1:01:05 - Explanation of the Q Source1:01:56 - Christians in the 7th century Arabia1:04:24 - Frank (Christian) joins1:05:01 - Claims about the Bible & the Q1:06:02 - Refutation of the Claims1:11:09 - Implications of the Corruption of the Bible1:16:07 - Debunking the arguments of Frank1:17:46 - Discourse on authenticity of religious texts1:25:57 - Reason behind having dialogue with Frank1:28:54 - Message to Christians & Non-Muslims1:30:19 - Lessons from the discussion with Frank1:33:02 - Problems with Christianity 1:36:11 - Roy (Christian) joins1:37:35 - Arguments for the Reliability of the Bible 1:42:03 - Refuting claims against liberal scholars1:44:01 - Debate on the Authenticity of the Bible1:54:14 - Examining evidence of biblical manuscripts1:56:10 - Issues with Roy's arguments1:58:08 - Non-Preservation & Variants of the Bible2:01:54 - Roy's arguments for Christianity2:05:12 - Debunking the arguments of Roy2:07:40 - Discussion on "Is Jesus the only God?"2:15:43 - Inconsistencies in Christian Theology 2:18:11 - Scrutinizing the Reliability of the Gospels2:28:43 - Advice to Christians2:32:49 - Analysing the history of syriac christianity 2:35:19 - Discussing the Preservation of the Qur'an2:40:00 - Issues with the Christian beliefs 2:47:57 - Approach of christian scholars to Q Source2:49:39 - Historicity of the Biblical Manuscripts2:51:07 - Is Qur'an's 7 sleepers a christian fiction?2:54:21 - Truth about the variatians b/w the Gospels2:57:17 - Problems with the concept of the Trinity2:58:21 - Dawah to Non-Muslims3:04:19 - Chinwag 3:05:33 - Message to Christians 3:10:26 - Inosa (Christian) joins3:11:19 - What was the religion of Jesus pbuh?3:14:13 - Evaluating Jesus' Nature: Man or God?3:22:30 - Debunking the argument of Incarnation 3:24:26 - hindsite (Christian) joins3:25:25 - Discussion on the Nature of God3:40:13 - Closing Remarks & Wrapping UpSupport the show

Episode Topic: MosesMoses serves as a model to the prophet Muhammad in the Qur'an, represents the tribe of Israel in the Hebrew Bible and prefigures Jesus in the New Testament. With no external, historical sources to rely on, how do the three Abrahamic religions read Moses, a figure whose meaning is discerned by faith?Featured Speakers:-Gabriel Said Reynolds, professor, University of Notre Dame-Francesca Murphy, professor, University of Notre Dame-Tzvi Novick, professor, University of Notre Dame-Mun'im Sirry, professor, University of Notre DameRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/3ba27b.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Minding Scripture.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career. Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu. Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

In this inspiring talk, Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera reflects on the reality of challenges and struggles as an inevitable part of life. He explains how difficulties are not signs of divine displeasure, but opportunities for spiritual growth, deeper faith, and inner strength. Drawing on Qur'anic guidance and prophetic wisdom, he outlines practical ways for Muslims to navigate hardships with patience, gratitude, and trust in Allah's plan. This khutbah serves as a powerful reminder that resilience is built through trials—and that every test carries hidden mercy and purpose for the believer. Link to donate - https://www.whitethread.org/whitethread-centre/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

Podcast guest 1615 is Gary Wayne, Best selling author of the books the genesis 6 conspiracy, parts 1 and 2. He is a Christian Contrarian Who has maintained a lifelong love affair with Biblical prophecy, history, and mythology. His extensive study has encompassed the Holy Bible, Gnostic Scriptures, the Qur'an, the Bhagavad Vita and other ancient epics, language etymology, and secret society publications. The Genesis 6 Conspiracy Part II: How Understanding Prehistory and Giants Helps Define End-Time Prophecy - https://amzn.to/46vMFa2Gary's YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@garywaynegenesis6conspirac421Gary's Websitehttps://genesis6conspiracy.com/CONTACT:Email: jeff@jeffmarapodcast.comAmazon Wish Listhttps://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1ATD4VIQTWYAN?ref_=wl_shareTo donate crypto:Bitcoin - bc1qk30j4n8xuusfcchyut5nef4wj3c263j4nw5wydDigibyte - DMsrBPRJqMaVG8CdKWZtSnqRzCU7t92khEShiba - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeDoge - D8ZgwmXgCBs9MX9DAxshzNDXPzkUmxEfAVEth. - 0x0ffE1bdA5B6E3e6e5DA6490eaafB7a6E97DF7dEeXRP - rM6dp31r9HuCBDtjR4xB79U5KgnavCuwenWEBSITEwww.jeffmarapodcast.comNewsletterhttps://jeffmara2002.substack.com/?r=19wpqa&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklistSOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffmarapodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffmarapodcast/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/jeffmaraP/The opinions of the guests may or may not reflect the opinions of the host.

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. Link to donate - https://www.whitethread.org/whitethread-centre/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

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On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the question, “Has God spoken?” Muslims answer by pointing to the Qur'an as God's only credible, uncorrupted revelation. Mormons are certain that God has spoken through a revelation called the Book of Mormon. But God has not spoken through the Qur'an, nor the Book of Mormon. He has, however, spoken through the Bible, as Hank demonstrates in his book Has God Spoken?: Proof of the Bible's Divine Inspiration.Hank also answers the following questions:What is a good Bible translation in English? Tashay - MD (2:53)What does the Bible say about the physical appearance of Jesus? Tashay - MD (5:24)What is your view of speaking in tongues? Is it forbidden? Tashay - MD (9:32)Do you make a distinction between the law of Christ and the law of Moses? Mitchell - Raleigh, NC (15:11)Hebrews 12 talks about the Lord's chastisement. How does God chastise us? David - Austin, TX (19:49)My daughter lost a preborn baby. Did that baby have a spirit? Tony - Waynesburg, PA (23:04)

Most assume that the difference between Greek literature and the Semitic Scrolls, written in Biblical Hebrew, Aramaic, and Qurʾanic Arabic, lies in narrative. It does not. Narrative is the veil, a carrier wave for what remains unseen. Everything hinges on lexicography. The decisive divide is grammatical.Greek “meaning” is a conceptually “built” construct, grounded in philosophical abstraction and analytic inference. Semitic function emerges from triliteral consonantal roots that test, constrain, and judge the observer. Greek vocabulary operates within a narrow conceptual field, like a teenager wearing a VR headset, viewing an AI paradise while sitting in a garbage heap. Semitic vocabulary operates within an open functional field. The same teenager with the headset removed, discovering he sits in an open field among living, breathing things, where biblical roots carry behavioral consequences.This becomes immediately visible in Luke 8:47. The single Greek verb λανθάνω (lanthano) activates a constellation of six distinct Hebrew roots:ע־ל־ם (ʿayin-lamed-mem, hiddenness)מ־ע־ל (mem-ʿayin-lamed, covert breach)צ־פ־ן (ṣade-fe-nun, stashing, treasuring)ע־ד־ר (ʿayin-dalet-resh, missing from the count)כ־ח־ד (kaf-ḥet-dalet, concealment from the king)ר־א־ה (resh-ʾalef-he, divine seeing)That Scripture draws on such a wide Semitic field to express “not escaping notice” shows how seriously the biblical tradition treats hiddenness and uncovering. Each root contributes a different functional angle: what is hidden to humans, what is hidden in betrayal, what is hidden as hoarded, what is missing from the tally, what is concealed from authority, and what is seen by God. The phenomenon is not Greek versus Hebrew. Multiple Semitic operations of judgment underwrite a single functional moment in Luke. This density is lexical, not narrative, let alone speculative. It reflects how the Semitic system encodes the living, breathing reality around us.Across the Abrahamic scrolls, these triliteral roots operate like living tissue. They replicate, invert, intensify, and map action to consequence. Hidden sin is traceable in Hebrew because ע־ל־ם (ʿayin-lamed-mem) is not a metaphor but a function. It moves. The Qurʾan does the same with خ-ف-ي (khāʾ-fāʾ-yāʾ) and غ-ف-ل (ghayn-fāʾ-lām). Luke's Greek lexicon operates because a biological Hebrew bone structure undergirds the scroll. Without that structural field, no instance of λανθάνω (lanthano) conveys, or is able to convey, the full weight of divine accounting. However, once the field is “seen” Scripturally, “with the ears,” the semantics are relentless. The Pauline scales (not scales of measurement) fall off. (Acts 9:18)Only a Hellenist, in our time a Westerner, is fooled by what they can see, or worse, by what they imagine they can explain. A true Semite has ears to hear. Through hearing, the blind learn to see, and the deaf and the mute are healed.The unseen, الغيب (al-ghayb) and נֶעֱלָם (neʿlam), is not mysticism. It is judgment. It is the Lord's test. Hiddenness is God's domain. Covering belongs to God; uncovering belongs to God; the scales of measurement, المِيزَان (al-mīzān) belong to God; the tally belongs to God. The Qurʾan repeats the decree of Luke, that the Lord is not unaware of what you do. Previously, Ecclesiastes insisted the same. Every hidden deed is brought into judgment. (Ecclesiastes 12:14) Luke and Matthew proclaimed that what is concealed will be shouted openly. (Matthew 10:26; Luke 12:2) This mechanism is not literary ornamentation. It is the biological operating system of the Abrahamic scrolls, coded in living, breathing triliteral grammar.The problem for the now dominant West is that Greek thought presupposes that meaning originates in the human mind. The human city becomes the center, the planted earth becomes a concretized static, or idolized center, human proportion becomes the measure, and vision, human sight, becomes epistemology. Once vision governs understanding, enlightenment becomes darkness, because the logos of the human being projects its categories outward.Scripture dismantles this, not because the Greeks lacked intelligence, but because the entire Greek system assumes the human observer as the reference point.Scripture forbids this. Every consonant is intentional. Greek has letters that should not exist because they collapse two sounds into a single symbol. To the Semitic ear, as Fr. Paul Tarazi explains, “psi, xi, and the Greek chi” expose that Greek writing is constructed, not found. The Greek alphabet was designed, not discovered. It is man-made. It does not correspond to what is heard in nature. The living and moving, breathing triliteral system prevents human projection by preventing morphological collapse. The scriptural lexicon forces the hearer to receive what is written in creation. In Scripture, projection is stripped away and reality is conveyed as inscribed. The effect is destabilizing. Idols disappear. The hearer is confronted by what is found, confronted by reality.God is not mocked.Hearing is the anchor. The Greek philosophical tradition debates whether vision originates in the eye or in the object, a question already speculative. Scripture never entertains such speculation. Hearing is unilateral. The hearer does not hear the self. The hearer receives. Scripture is heard, not inferred, not theorized, not constructed, not “built”. The Qurʾan operates the same way. قَرَأَ (qaraʾ, to recite), أَذَان (adhān, the call), أُذْن (udhn, ear, instrument of hearing). Sound poured into another's ear. Scripture is submission through hearing what is found unbound by the logos of man. Cosmology heard, not seen, let alone imagined. Functional. Simple, not simplistic.All of us are shaped by whatever language we hear in our environment from the time we are born, and Scripture is the only speech that shatters that formation, continually scattering us out of our own projection, the palaces and temples we build in our mind, into the hearing of the biblical God who speaks in the wilderness. It cannot and must not be “about” narrative. It must function as the living words themselves, the breathing lexicon of God. He must control our literal vocabulary.Scripture is heard, not built.It is found, not fashioned by man's logos.Western thought resists this simplicity because the God of Abraham leaves no hiding place for Greek temples. No hiding place for sin.This week, I discuss Luke 8:47-48. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba, Qur'ani Aayaat, Dua(1:47) Baat Ka Wazan, Baat Kehne Wale Se(2:45) Talaq Ka Lafz Kab Wazni Hota Hai?(3:12) Allah Ki Baat (Qur'an) Ka Wazan(4:08) Kal Kaam Aane Wala Paisa Bank Mein Rakhne Ka Nuqsan(5:44) Dault Ki Gardish — Islam Ka Mizaj(6:50) Big Stores Ki Haqeeqat(7:52) Kafiron Ke Propaganda Se Mutasir Na Hona(8:26) Kafir Se Khair Ki Umeed?(8:58) Chappal Chor (Muslims) vs Bare Chor (Humanity Ke Naam Par Qatl)(9:14) Sudan Ke Musalmanon Ka Khoon(9:37) Musalman: Chhota Chor(10:08) Short Clip Makers Ki Haqeeqat (Except MTM Speeches)(10:37) Ukraine–Russia War Reality(11:13) Mufti Sahab Ko Sarkari/Darbari Kehne Walon Ka Mustaqbil(11:47) Ukraine vs Sudan(12:10) Naam-Nehaad Liberals(12:48) Banks Ke Soodi Nizam Ka Nuqsan(14:27) Bank Manager Ka Comment on MTM Transaction(14:45) Yahudiyon Ka Design Kiya Hua Soodi Nizam(15:07) Bank Ka Sood(16:03) Bank Loans: Big Companies Ka Faida, Mohalla Dukandaar Ka Nuqsan(16:37) Imtiyaz Shopping Mall vs Thelay Wale(17:52) Mohalla Dukaanein(18:00) Doodh Dahi Ki Dukaanein vs Dabba Doodh(19:17) 2013 Hajj — 2 Months Ki Pareshani(19:46) Ilmi Nukta: Doodh Ki 2 Khoobiyan(21:02) Taza Doodh vs Packing Wala(21:53) Ek Sahib Jo Khalis Pani Peete The(22:26) Nabi ﷺ Ne Boil Doodh Nahi Piya(22:54) Musa AS & Sahaba RA Ne Boil Doodh Nahi Piya(23:24) Boil Kiya Hua Doodh(24:06) Dabba Foods Aapko Dabba Bana Denge(24:24) Sehat vs Tension (Organic vs Non-Organic)(25:49) Mehngai Ka Sabse Bara Sabab: Sood(27:53) Sust Pakistani(28:11) Online, Uber Aur Chicks Business(29:08) Kafiron Ki Game(29:28) Allah Ka Qanoon(29:58) Abbu Ka Hukam(30:16) Insani Naqis Qanoon(31:03) Pakistan Ka “Ta-Hayat Istasna” Qanoon(32:09) Qanoon Sazi Mein Favouritism(32:41) Europe Mein Sharab Legal Kyun?(33:32) Zojain Ke Jhagron Mein Favouritism(34:10) Liberal Auntiyan(34:32) Liberal Shohar(35:02) Islam Ki Taqat (Ramazan Ke Roze)(36:50) Masla: Nafli Roza Shohar Ki Ijazat Ke Bagair(36:57) Khan-Saman Shohar(37:29) MTM Subscribers 10M Karne Ka Asan Tariqa(38:02) Moeen Akhtar on Women's Freedom(38:27) Media Life vs Real Life(39:04) Shohar Ka Jaiz Haq(40:43) Aurat Ko Matehet Banane Ki Wajah(41:35) Mufti Sahab Ke Bhanje Ka Beta(42:08) Liberals' Comment on Bachon Ki Pedaish(43:02) Old House Mein Walidain Ko Rakhne Par Jawab(44:45) Hazrat Anas RA Ke Liye Nabi ﷺ Ki Dua(45:40) “Paisa Bachao Kal Kaam Aayega” Ka Label(46:07) Mudarabat Ka Faida(47:04) Masla: Shohar/Walidain Ke Fazool Ehkam Manna?(48:37) Sood Haram Hone Ki Wajah(48:57) Insani Qanoon Ki Doosri Khami(49:20) Auraton Ke Haquq Par Insani Qanoon (Adalti Khula)(50:25) Gharon Mein Allah Ka Barkat(51:14) Khulasa Bayan + Dua(57:25) Muslim Society Ka Husn(59:41) Hospitalised Patient Ki Dua(59:55) Naam: Muhammad Sayyan?(1:00:11) Aik Se Zaid Azwaj Mein Adal(1:00:30) Date Par Jana Kaisa?(1:02:09) Indian Fan Ka Letter (Pakistani Listener)(1:04:06) Mufti Sahab Ka Hafiz-e-Qur'an Shajra Nasab(1:05:01) Dafn Ke Baad Qabar Par Kya Parhna?(1:06:11) Shakki Kirdar Wali Aurat Se Nikah?(1:16:41) Polio Drops? + Dulha Apna Nikah Khud Parh Sakta Hai? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Most Muslims want a strong connection with the Qur'an, but life moves too fast. One week you're consistent, the next week you're barely holding on. You still read it, you still pray, but it often feels like you're doing everything while feeling nothing. Salah gets done on time, but your mind arrives late. And somewhere inside, you realise there has to be more. That's why this first episode of our Tafseer Juz Amma series starts with the surah you recite the most: Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble takes you through Surah Al-Fatihah using the clear and heart-centred commentary of Tafseer As-Sa'di, showing how each word was designed to steady you, guide you, and pull you closer to Allah in a way you can actually feel. This episode gives you a glimpse of meanings many Muslims never slow down enough to notice: the depth inside "Bismillah," the two forms of Allah's mercy hidden in Ar-Rahman and Ar-Raheem, the weight of standing before the Master of the Day of Judgement, and the moment you realise your salah has always been a dialogue, not a monologue. By the time you return to prayer, Surah al-Fatihah won't feel like a routine. It'll start to feel like a meeting. Based on Tafseer As-Sa'di - a warm, easy entryway into understanding the Qur'an. 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 #tafseer #quran #islamicknowledge #alfatihah  

Send us a textMuslims with doubts! Doubt no more! YOU are welcome to come onto the stream and tell us your doubts about Islam. Doubt Busters is here to help empower you. So keep a note of your doubts and questions on Islam and call into the show or post your questions in the live chat.  Please note : waiting lists are very high and places are limited to a maximum of 10 placements at any given time so keep your questions concise, to the point and please be patient. Link to join the stream : GAZA: Shelter Projecthttps://fundraise.matwproject.org/gaza-shelter-project-dowie--x61yxbPlease support Br Ijaz with his monthly medical fees: https://buymeacoffee.com/ijazthetrini© 2025 EFDawah All Rights ReservedWebsite : https://efdawah.com/https://www.patreon.com/EFDawahhttps://gofund.me/7cb27d17https://www.paypal.me/EFDawahTimestamps:00:00 - Intro 01:08 - EF Dawah Panel join: Format of the Stream03:09 - Sanch joins03:44 - Understanding Free Will vs Predestination10:11 - Answering Questions about the Unseen12:09 - Debunking the claims against Free Will14:02 - Exploring the concept of Free Will vs Qadr18:54 - Br. Sarmad joins: Chinwag 20:44 - Insights about Qur'an 04:78-7927:44 - Elucidating the concept of Rizq in Islam32:32 - Advice about giving Dawah 33:53 - Explaining Rizq through Quranic verses40:02 - muslim joins40:34 - Doubt about likeness of Allah with humans41:06 - Clearing the doubt: Allah being incomparable43:14 - Discourse on the Nature of Allah47:44 - Understanding hadith about Allah's features 50:02 - Discussion on comprehending Allah's form 55:02 - Advice to muslim about Allah's nature1:07:53 - fareed joins: shares his background 1:09:50 - Doubt about Evolution vs Islam1:13:10 - Scrutinizing the theory of human evolution1:16:01 - Evidence for the special creation of Adam 1:18:14 - Truth about Scientific conclusions1:24:42 - Discussing relation b/w science & religion1:27:58 - Resources for studying Evolution & Islam1:29:48 - Is Intellectualism linked to Atheism?1:34:58 - Truth about Richard Dawkins1:37:32 - The West attacking Muslim intellectuals 1:41:50 - Reality of modern atheists1:46:20 - Atheists conceding Necessary Existence1:48:20 - Problems with Atheism: Nihilism 1:52:21 - Proofs for the Veracity of Islam1:57:11 - The Inimitability Challenge of the Qur'an 1:59:08 - Discourse on "Peer" culture in south asia2:10:52 - Islamic perspective on the Problem of Evil2:28:16 - Omar joins2:29:07 - Grasping Prophet's marriage with Aisha ؓ 2:40:42 - Refuting claims against Prophet's marriage2:47:23 - Analysing the hadith of Prophet's marriage2:54:32 - Colonization's impact on the muslim world2:58:39 - Lying about the character of the Prophet3:00:13 - Origin of social construct of teenagehood3:01:09 - Conditions of Marriage in Islam3:03:46 - Okan joins: Doubt about Self3:07:15 - Amanda joins3:07:30 - Navigating Islamophobic family as a revert3:10:49 - Advice to Amanda about caring for the self3:12:20 - Importance of Connecting with Allah3:13:46 - Having Sabr & seeking help in hardships3:18:58 - Need of Reaching Out during hard times3:19:20 - Message to Muslims3:23:41 - Closing Remarks & Wrapping UpSupport the show

This is the story of how I went from survival mode to writing an entire book in my third trimester… during Ramadan, while reading a Juz of Qur'an daily.____Want to work with me? Applications to join the Jan 2026 cohort of the Find Your Nur Group Coaching Programme is open. Deadline to apply is December 30th 2205. Only 10 spots available. First come first serve. Click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to apply.

In this inspiring episode, I chat with Sarah, a British mom of three, about her incredible journey learning Arabic as a non-native speaker and creating an immersive Arabic environment for her children.From discovering her love for Arabic as a teenager, to studying it at university, to speaking it daily with her kids, Sarah shares the strategies, challenges, and successes of raising children who love the language of the Qur'an.You'll hear practical tips for non-Arabic speaking parents, including:How to fill your home with the sounds of Arabic from day oneUsing Arabic media and books to create a rich language environmentEngaging in meaningful Arabic interaction, even if you're still learningIf you've ever felt unsure about teaching Arabic to your children, this episode will inspire you to start today because it's not about perfection, it's about connection, consistency, and love.Follow Sarah on Instagram @mummy_speaks_arabic

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. Link to donate - https://www.whitethread.org/whitethread-centre/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (11/21/25), Hank answers the question, “Has God spoken?” Muslims answer by pointing to the Qur'an as God's only credible, uncorrupted revelation. Mormons are certain that God has spoken through a revelation called the Book of Mormon. But God has not spoken through the Qur'an, nor the Book of Mormon. He has, however, spoken through the Bible, as Hank demonstrates in his book Has God Spoken?: Proof of the Bible's Divine Inspiration.Hank also answers the following questions:What is a good Bible translation in English? Tashay - MD (2:52)What does the Bible say about the physical appearance of Jesus? Tashay - MD (5:24)What is your view of speaking in tongues? Is it forbidden? Tashay - MD (9:32)Is saying “Jeepers” the sin of using the Lord's name in vain? Mary Lou - Davison, MI (15:12)Answering a skeptic who rejects the faith because he does not believe Noah lived to 600 years old? Judy - St. Louis, MO (22:07)

This lecture addresses one of the most important and controversial topics in Islamic history: the wasiyyah (the Will). The Qur'an commands believers to leave a will, and narrations confirm that the Prophet himself stressed its importance. Yet, near the end of his life, a dramatic incident unfolded, remembered as the “Tragedy of Thursday,” where he asked for pen and paper to write something that would prevent the nation from going astray, only to be opposed by those around him. What did the Prophet intend to write? Why was he prevented? And did he succeed in leaving a will after all? These questions lie at the heart of this lecture, which traces the divine tradition of wills left by prophets and messengers throughout history.

Across every ancient scripture, one truth remains: angels walk among us. They are named in the Torah, the Gospel, and the Qur'an — yet their true forms and hidden roles are far stranger than we imagine. Are they messengers? Warriors? Or forces of nature themselves? In this episode of The Hall of Mysteries, we uncover the veiled reality of the angels — beings who may be closer to us than we think.

In this episode of the Hall of Mysteries, we explore the ancient writings of Hermes Trismegistus. Revered across civilizations as a prophet of divine wisdom, Hermes taught of the Divine Mind, the Word (Logos), and the creation of the cosmos through light, will, and love. This lecture uncovers how his teachings mirror the revelations found in the Qur'an, the Bible, and the sayings of the Ahlulbayt (a.s.), showing that the wisdom of Hermes is a critical part of the same heavenly message delivered by the prophets of God.

In this new series, Abdu Murray and Derek Caldwell tackle your toughest—and sometimes bluntest—questions about Christianity, Islam, theology, philosophy, and culture.  In today's episode, we address two big viewer questions:  1. "What does it mean when Christians say evil is a 'negation of the good'? Doesn't that minimize real evil?" We unpack the classical Christian understanding of evil—not as something trivial or imaginary, but as a profound distortion of the good—and explain why this view actually amplifies the seriousness of evil rather than diminishing it.  2. "You said most Muslims don't read the Qur'an. That's wrong! Over 3 million Muslims have memorized it, and its early transmission proves perfect preservation!" We respond to this challenge by clarifying what we meant, examining the difference between recitation and comprehension, and discussing what the historical data about the Qur'an's compilation and textual variants really shows.     

Last week, we saw some eye-opening statistics showing that while many people call themselves Christian, very few actually hold to the core biblical beliefs that define a true Christian worldview. This Sunday, we're going to dig into what's at the heart of those beliefs—the very foundation of the Christian worldview: the Bible. If someone were to ask you, “Why do you base your whole life on the Bible?” or “Why do you trust it?” you might answer, “Because it's God's Word.” But what if they pressed further and asked, “How do you know that? What makes the Bible different from the Qur'an, the Hindu Vedas, or any other religious or philosophical writings in the world?” A Hindu would say the Vedas offer the correct picture of truth and reality, while a Muslim would disagree and point to the Qur'an as the accurate one. I think most believers would probably share their personal story or testimony as proof. But people of other faiths do the same with their own experiences. So just relying on your personal experience is not enough to prove your view of Scripture—especially in a culture that's skeptical about what the Bible says. Do you really have solid reasons to believe God has spoken through the Bible and that what it says is actually true? Why should you trust the Bible above everything else? You should be able to answer that. You should be able to say, “Here's why my life depends on this Book, and here's why yours should, too.” We'll help you with a number of specific reasons. We'll talk about how we can keep building our lives on God's truth instead of just going along with opinions or what's popular in our culture and we'll get practical about what it looks like to live out a true biblical worldview, “rightly handling the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

In this heartfelt November 2025 Jumu‘ah talk, delivered in Urdu, Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera reflects on the profound theme of “Love for Allah.” He explains that true love for the Creator is the foundation of faith and the source of inner tranquility, purpose, and moral strength. Drawing from Qur'anic verses and lessons from the pious predecessors, he reminds the audience that loving Allah is not merely an emotion but a spiritual state nurtured through conscious effort, sincerity, and a constant awareness of one's relationship with Him. Link to donate - https://www.whitethread.org/whitethread-centre/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

Basit Kareem Iqbal's new book The Dread Heights: Tribulation and Refuge after the Syrian Revolution (Fordham UP, 2025) uses ethnographic scenes from Jordan and Canada to contextualize the role of Muslim charities and community organizations that support displaced refugees from the Syrian catastrophe. Through these encounters, however, we learn not only of the limitations of secular humanitarian projects, but we are also privy to the deep theological enterprise of notions of trial and tribulation of those caught between mobility and immobility and various entangled temporalities. Iqbal and his interlocutors grapple with the asymmetrical realities of a Divine's mercy and compassion set against violence, horror, and death. It is at these junctures that we encounter an ethnography of theology, that is, how Qur'anic principles are fundamentally tested, negotiated, and stretched by everyday survivors, be they activists or humanitarian aid workers, as they forge a path ahead in the world of the living. The interpretations that arise from Iqbal's interlocutors, be they Salafi or Sufi oriented, challenges readers to contend with religious and theological sensibilities of a secular world of humanitarianism and international aid but also centers the voices of refugees. Iqbal's book is beautifully crafted. It models how one can write of such topics with care and intention without ever escaping or sensationalizing the horrors and evils faced by displaced peoples. This book will be of interest to those who work on Syria, anthropology of Islam, Islamic theology, international aid and humanitarianism and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Basit Kareem Iqbal's new book The Dread Heights: Tribulation and Refuge after the Syrian Revolution (Fordham UP, 2025) uses ethnographic scenes from Jordan and Canada to contextualize the role of Muslim charities and community organizations that support displaced refugees from the Syrian catastrophe. Through these encounters, however, we learn not only of the limitations of secular humanitarian projects, but we are also privy to the deep theological enterprise of notions of trial and tribulation of those caught between mobility and immobility and various entangled temporalities. Iqbal and his interlocutors grapple with the asymmetrical realities of a Divine's mercy and compassion set against violence, horror, and death. It is at these junctures that we encounter an ethnography of theology, that is, how Qur'anic principles are fundamentally tested, negotiated, and stretched by everyday survivors, be they activists or humanitarian aid workers, as they forge a path ahead in the world of the living. The interpretations that arise from Iqbal's interlocutors, be they Salafi or Sufi oriented, challenges readers to contend with religious and theological sensibilities of a secular world of humanitarianism and international aid but also centers the voices of refugees. Iqbal's book is beautifully crafted. It models how one can write of such topics with care and intention without ever escaping or sensationalizing the horrors and evils faced by displaced peoples. This book will be of interest to those who work on Syria, anthropology of Islam, Islamic theology, international aid and humanitarianism and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

Basit Kareem Iqbal's new book The Dread Heights: Tribulation and Refuge after the Syrian Revolution (Fordham UP, 2025) uses ethnographic scenes from Jordan and Canada to contextualize the role of Muslim charities and community organizations that support displaced refugees from the Syrian catastrophe. Through these encounters, however, we learn not only of the limitations of secular humanitarian projects, but we are also privy to the deep theological enterprise of notions of trial and tribulation of those caught between mobility and immobility and various entangled temporalities. Iqbal and his interlocutors grapple with the asymmetrical realities of a Divine's mercy and compassion set against violence, horror, and death. It is at these junctures that we encounter an ethnography of theology, that is, how Qur'anic principles are fundamentally tested, negotiated, and stretched by everyday survivors, be they activists or humanitarian aid workers, as they forge a path ahead in the world of the living. The interpretations that arise from Iqbal's interlocutors, be they Salafi or Sufi oriented, challenges readers to contend with religious and theological sensibilities of a secular world of humanitarianism and international aid but also centers the voices of refugees. Iqbal's book is beautifully crafted. It models how one can write of such topics with care and intention without ever escaping or sensationalizing the horrors and evils faced by displaced peoples. This book will be of interest to those who work on Syria, anthropology of Islam, Islamic theology, international aid and humanitarianism and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

What is the hadith in Islam? How is the hadith related to the Qur'an in Islam?

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Human beings have always prided themselves on the advantage gained from possessing knowledge that others lack. We boast of being smarter, more informed, more enlightened—as if we were the elite guardians of some secret insight reserved for our sect, our institution, or our circle. Whether the advantage lies in religious doctrine, education, status, political ideology, or modern technology, it always devolves into the same pattern: insiders against outsiders, the few who “know” against the many who do not.From ancient cults, esoteric associations, and manufactured religions (steeped in symbols wrongly appropriated from sacred texts) to modern marketing campaigns promising the “secret to success,” humanity's obsession with exclusive knowledge endures. Yet all of it is vanity—corruption and folly dressed as wisdom. Whether through ritual, ideology, or playground-style cliques, every claim to possess hidden knowledge and to exercise control over others is sublime vanity, doomed to folly.There is only one source of knowledge—the Father of all—and he alone is the fountain of might, power, and strength. Scripture repeats this warning at every turn, and when human beings ignore it, all things collapse in ruin. The arrogant, trusting in themselves, gleefully amplify human chaos in opposition to him, emboldened by misguided self-confidence.Indeed, their knowledge springs from self-importance, and their strength from oppression. In their false eschaton, the work of men's hands turns to dust, even as the God of Abraham remains—ever present, all-knowing, all-wise, and all-powerful. Moreover, as Matthew wrote, this God stands as the enemy of those among them who invoke his name, “Lord, Lord.”But Yahweh, our Elohim, is always in control despite the schemes of Baal's followers who deceive the devout who have fallen for the institutions he destroys.“For they plan, and God plans; and God is the best of planners.”وَمَكَرُوا وَمَكَرَ اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ خَيْرُ الْمَاكِرِينَwa-makarū wa-makara llāhu, wa-llāhu khayru l-mākirīn(Qurʾan, Surat Āl ʿImrān سورة آل عمران “The Family of Imran” 3:54)Every time the human being seizes power or claims insight as his own, the result is the same: pride, decay, and judgment. Yet each collapse becomes Elohim's opportunity to remind us of his immutable sovereignty. He alone commands and restores. As it is written by Paul's right hand:“God is not mocked.” (Galatians 6:7)His wisdom is not ours to possess, let alone to control or co-opt. His dominion is written into the fabric of creation itself. The heavens do not father the earth; both submit to the patriarchy of the one God of Abraham, the Master of all things.This is the reality encoded in Scriptural grammar and function and fulfilled in the obedience of Jesus. It is the recognition that knowledge and strength proceed only from God's command, which has the power to heal even Israel.This week, I discuss Luke 8:46.“ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν· Ἥψατό μού τις, ἐγὼ γὰρ ἔγνων (י-ד-ע) δύναμιν (ח-י-ל) ἐξεληλυθυῖαν ἀπʼ ἐμοῦ.”“But Jesus said, ‘Someone did touch me, for I was aware [ἔγνων (egnon) / י־ד־ע (yod–dalet–ʿayin)] that power [δύναμιν (dynamin) / ח־י־ל (ḥet–yod–lamed)] had gone out of me.'”(Luke 8:46)γινώσκω (ginosko) / י-ד-ע (yod–dalet–ʿayin) / ع-ر-ف (ʿayn–rāʾ–fāʾ)In its scriptural itinerary, יָדַע (yadaʿ) functions as relational recognition rooted in revelation and obedience. Gnostics invert this by treating knowledge as an object of possession: a secret commodity that grants status or liberation to a spiritual elite.The Itinerary of Knowledge“Then the eyes of both were opened, and they knew [וַיֵּדְעוּ (wayyedaʿu)] that they were naked.” (Genesis 3:7)When Adam and Eve transgress the divine command, their eyes are “opened,” and י-ד-ע (yod–dalet–ʿayin) marks the moment of realization. They do not gain divine insight; they recognize their separation and vulnerability.“You shall know [וִידַעְתֶּם (widaʿtem)] that I am Yahweh your God, who brought you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.” (Exodus 6:7)In Egypt, Yahweh assured deliverance. Israel will know him as the mighty one who was victorious against the elite rulers who burdened his people. Knowledge comes through divine encounter (in this case, remembrance at the opportune time) and obedience, not human speculation.“Then they shall know [וְיָדְעוּ (weyadeʿu)] that I am Yahweh.” (Ezekiel 6:7)The same Yahweh declares judgment upon Israel for their idolatry. Weyadeʿu means that through destruction and exile—the opportune time—through divine encounter, the people will come to recognize his immutable sovereignty.“The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of knowledge [דַּעַת (daʿat)].” (Proverbs 1:7)Wisdom begins not in self-referential discovery but in submission. Daʿat, י-ד-ע (yod–dalet–ʿayin), denotes divine instruction. It is submission to God's ordering of creation that begins with fear, that is, reverent submission to his command.“But Jesus said, ‘Someone did touch me, for I was aware [ἔγνων (egnon)] that power had gone out of me.'” (Luke 8:46)When the woman touches Jesus' garment, ἔγνων (egnon) expresses not psychological awareness but recognition of divine power at work. In Genesis 3:7, Adam and Eve know [wayyedaʿu] only after breaking the divine command. What they perceive is separation, not illumination. In Exodus 6:7, Israel knows [widaʿtem] Yahweh because at the opportune time, they remember his act of deliverance; the exiles know [weyadeʿu] Yahweh through judgment. In every case, knowledge is not a self-referential human discovery but an encounter with God's judgment. Even in Proverbs 1:7, daʿat signifies not human moral or ethical insight but awareness of divine instruction grounded in reverent fear.When Jesus knows that power has gone out from him (Luke 8:46), the same dynamic unfolds: divine initiative, human encounter, recognition, and restoration. The “knowing” is God-referential. It is an acknowledgment of divine operation rather than an act of introspection.This same itinerary and literary pattern continues in the Qurʾan, where the Arabic triliteral root ع-ر-ف (ʿayn–rāʾ–fāʾ) appears frequently. Its core function is to know, recognize, acknowledge, or make known. It parallels the Hebrew י-ד-ע (yod–dalet–ʿayin) and the Greek γινώσκω (ginosko) in expressing knowledge as submission to God rather than human possession.“And say, ‘All praise be to God! He will show you his signs, and you will recognize them [فَتَعْرِفُونَهَا (fa-taʿrifūnahā)]. And your Lord is never unaware of what you do.'” (Qurʾan, Surat al-Naml سورة النمل “The Ant” 27:93)The Prophet is commanded to proclaim divine praise. God will reveal his آيَات (āyāt, “signs”), and humans will recognize them. تَعْرِفُونَهَا

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