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Every Ramadan, millions of Muslims fast, pray, and strive, yet many unknowingly lose the reward of their fast, fall into confusion, or enter the month without clarity, confidence, or direction. This special Ramadan Q&A 2026 tackles the real questions people struggle with but rarely receive clear, grounded answers to. From fasting with medical conditions, menstruation rulings, Fidyah, blood donation, eye drops, and Dhikr goals, to Taraweeh, Laylatul Qadr, charity, work-life balance, and Qur'an recitation priorities, this Q&A cuts through confusion and replaces it with certainty. Ustadh Muhammad Tim addresses these issues directly, with clarity, balance, and practical guidance. If you are serious about protecting your fast, maximising your reward, and entering Ramadan with purpose instead of pressure, this session is not optional, it is essential. 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  

Presenting Hifdh with AMAU, a programme for those who don't want the Qur'an to return to the shelf after Ramadan, but want to be among the people of the Qur'an, the people of Allah and His chosen ones. Many Muslims feel close to the Qur'an in this month. But when routine returns, that closeness fades. Not because of weak intention, but because the journey was never built properly.  Hifdh with AMAU is designed to change that, with the help of Allah. It begins where memorisation actually survives: the heart. Before memorising a single ayah, the focus is on building love for the Qur'an, correcting intention, strengthening discipline, and removing the spiritual and lifestyle barriers that quietly break consistency.  From there, students learn to read Arabic letters with confidence, correct pronunciation and Makharij, essential Tajweed, and fluency through Al-Fatihah and the Mufassal Surahs. Only then does memorisation begin, step by step, with structure, clear methods, and systems that protect Hifdh long term, helping the sincere student walk the path towards becoming a Hafidh of the Book of Allah. This video marks the beginning of Module One: Hearts Before Hifdh, and the opening of the Hifdh with AMAU journey. It's time to give the Qur'an a new place: from the shelf, to the heart. Check out AMAU Library - a hub of authentic Islamic knowledge made FREE for all: https://library.amauacademy.com/ 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 #quran #hifdh #quranmemorisation #qari

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba – Free Tea Offer(0:46) Ikhtitam Surah Ana'am – Ibtida Surah A'araaf(0:57) Surah Ana'am ka Ta'aruf(1:07) Mauzu Surah Ana'am(1:54) Halal ko Haram Karna(2:21) Shehad Haram Karne ka Waqia(2:38) Under 18 Age Act – Pakistan(3:08) Qawaneen ki 2 Iqsam(3:30) Hakumat ki Jaiz Qanoon Sazi(4:13) Halal ki 2 Iqsam(5:00) Ibahat(5:37) Doosri Shadi aur 18 Saal se Kam Umar Shadi Bill(7:25) Double Sawab Wale Aamaal(8:17) Allah ka Naam Baghair Zibah(8:59) Mushrikeen ka Aitraaz(10:40) Bhook ke Khauf se Qatal-e-Aulad(11:47) Jurm par Achha Label(12:27) Bol Film Dialogue(12:48) Havas Parasti vs Sabr(13:40) Bol Film Actress Call(14:13) Dramon ka Asar(16:10) Aulad ki Bagawat(16:49) Mufti Sahab ka Jawab(18:01) Suicide ke Tareeqe(18:44) Zalim Aulad(19:12) Qatal-e-Aulad ki Saza(20:06) Khajoor, Zaitoon aur Anar ki Nematein(21:05) Ushr vs Kafiron ki Charity(23:04) Sadaqah ki Fazilat(23:31) 8 Qism ke Halal Janwar(24:58) Ghamdi ko Jawab(25:19) Haram Janwar(25:56) Shan-e-Nazool(26:26) Aham Aayat(26:47) Khuda ko Razi Karne ke Tareeqe(27:01) Baatil Mazahib par Radd(27:54) Hamara Muashra(28:38) Allah ka Pyara Andaz(30:26) Hinduism(30:53) Esaaiyon mein Rehbaniyat(31:19) Buddhism(31:38) Allah ko Khush Karne ke Tareeqe(32:01) Tauheed(32:32) Waldain ki Be-Gharz Mohabbat(33:38) Ghurbat ke Khauf se Qatal-e-Aulad(34:00) Nasal Rokna – Kab Jaiz?(34:48) Nikah, Taleem aur Nasal Rokna(35:49) Nikah mein Tabdeel(36:07) Sahih Hadith(36:21) Free Offer(36:56) Pregnancy Rokna(37:30) Aaj ka Fitna(37:58) Bachon se Mohabbat(38:38) Bachpan ki Video Waqia(39:12) Qatal-e-Aulad ka Masla(39:28) Mushrikeen ka Islam Lana(39:46) Sahaba ke Bachon ka Zikr(40:00) Hazrat Anas RA ko 4 Duaein(40:54) Khidmat aur Dua(41:16) Hazrat Anas RA ka Qaul(42:04) Chauthi Dua(42:23) Be-Hayai ke Kaam(43:11) Kamzor ka Maal Khana(43:32) Haq mein Dandi(44:29) Faislay mein Insaaf(45:42) Allah ka Seedha Rasta(46:00) Qur'an – Hidayat Nama(47:48) Atmam-e-Hujjat(49:19) Qur'an – Be-Misaal Hidayat(50:57) Sooraj Maghrib se Nikalna(52:43) Qurb-e-Qayamat ki Nishaniyan(53:29) Toba ka Darwaza Band(54:55) Nabi ﷺ ki Dua(55:06) Aameen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through the story of Prophet Yusuf (peace be upon him), the talk reflects on patience in hardship, trust in Allah's plan, forgiveness, and the transformative power of faith. Drawing out spiritual and practical insights, the session invites listeners to see how moments of trial and uncertainty can become pathways to wisdom, resilience, and divine mercy. 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.

This year, Reflections – Take A Minute becomes more personal. I'm sharing Qur'anic verses that have carried me — especially in seasons where I had to confront worry, uncertainty, and the fear of not having enough.In this reflection, I sit with Allah as Ar-Razzaq — The Provider. Provision is not only wealth. It is timing. It is peace. It is protection. It is doors opening in ways we did not plan. When anxiety creeps in, this verse reminds me that my sustenance was written long before my fears appeared.Qur'anic Reflection:Qur'an 51:58Take a minute today to remember: what is meant for you will not miss you.For your sadaqah this year, please support the work of The Barakah Lifestyle NG:Sadaqah Details — The Barakah Lifestyle NGWema BankThe Barakah Lifestyle NG8216316498Mint Finex BankThe Barakah Lifestyle NG1102217122

Name covered in this lesson al-Hameed (The Praiseworthy) In the Qur'an, Allah says, "To Allah belongs the Most Beautiful Names, so call on Him by them" (7:180). This verse encourages people to worship Allah by praising Him with His beautiful names and making du'ā'. In this series Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman goes through the famous 99 names of Allah and provides practical examples on which name to call on Him in different situations. Learning the names of Allah, or Asma ul-Husna, can help people get closer to Allah.

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba – Ramazan 2026 – Ikhtitam Surah Maaida – Ibtida Surah Ana'am(0:20) Surah Maaida ka Ta'aruf(1:10) Hazrat Esa AS ki Dua(1:41) Dastarkhwan ka Mojiza(2:08) Behooda Mojizat Mangnay Wali Qaumein(4:31) Ghaib ka Mamla(4:50) Allah ki Qudrat ke Kamalat(5:55) Hazrat Esa AS ke Mojizat(6:15) Hazrat Jibrael AS ki Madad(6:42) Farishton ki Ghaibi Madad(7:18) Gham aur Shaitan(7:44) Hazrat Esa AS ki Khaas Madad(8:08) Maa ki God mein Kalam(8:27) Insani Umar ke 4 Marahil(8:55) Ibtida-e-Shabab aur Intiha-e-Shabab(9:11) Adhair Umar ka Mojiza(14:28) Ilm-e-Qur'an ka Mojiza(15:07) Ahl-e-Hadis ka Sawal(16:24) Mujtahid ko Follow Karna(17:00) Mitti ka Parinda(17:35) Tasveer Saazi(18:01) Shifa ka Mojiza(19:16) Murdon ko Zinda Karna(19:35) Nuzool-e-Esa AS(19:59) Hazrat Musa AS aur Jadugar(21:08) Qur'an ka Mojiza(23:13) Balaghat(23:51) Arabon ki Khasusiyat(24:11) Qur'an – Mojiza-e-Nabawi(24:51) Munafiqeen aur Qur'an(25:27) Chinese Lateefa(26:12) Arabi aur Ajmi(26:37) Scientific Logic aur Mojizat(27:53) Maqrooz Murda(28:53) Pedaishi Nabina ka Mojiza(29:41) Dastarkhwan ka Mojiza(30:56) Esaaiyon ke Liye Paigham(31:56) Hazrat Esa AS ka Jawab(32:36) Ummat-e-Muhammad ﷺ ke Liye Ibrat(33:26) Sahih Hadith(34:41) Hazrat Esa AS ki Gawahi(35:30) Faisla-e-Qayamat(36:10) Allah ka Ailan(36:53) Allah ka Khitab Esaaiyon se(38:14) Bida'ati Musalman(38:43) Nabi ﷺ Bashar(39:49) Shan-e-Nabawi ka Tareeqa(40:06) Tauheed ki Ibtida(40:23) Andhera aur Kainat(40:53) Electric Power(41:36) Energy Wars(42:18) Africa mein Aman(43:03) Sunlight Resources(43:22) Sukkur ka Waqia(43:46) Ramazan – Australia aur Africa(44:18) Qudrat aur Mushrikeen(45:18) Farishta Nazil Kyun Nahi Hua(47:07) Driving Licence Waqia(47:48) Jawab-e-Mushrikeen(48:26) Light kya hai(48:55) Farishta Nazil na Hone ki Wajah Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why does our faith feel so strong in Ramadan but weaker after Eid?Why do we experience spiritual highs during fasting, night prayers, and Qur'an recitation, only to face emotional and spiritual lows afterward?Is this hypocrisy, weakness of faith, or something deeper?In this powerful lecture, we explore “The Ramadan Pendulum” — the natural spiritual rhythm of the human heart. Drawing from the Qur'an, Hadith, and Islamic spiritual psychology, this talk explains:1.     Why iman rises in Ramadan and dips after Ramadan2.   Why fluctuation in faith is not hypocrisy, but part of human nature3.     How Allah designed spiritual seasons to train, not to trap us in emotional highs4.     The wisdom behind fasting in Ramadan (Qur'an 2:183–185)5.     How to turn Ramadan energy into sustainable spiritual habits6.     How to balance between Repetitive Iftaar Feeding to Strategic Structural Empowerment.7.     How to turn Ramadan Energy into Sustainable Habits8.     How to live faithfully between the swings (a reflective conclusion)Ramadan does not come to freeze the soul in a spiritual high.It comes to re-centre the heart around Allah — even when life pulls it away.Watch and listen till the end for a powerful conclusion on how to live faithfully between spiritual highs and lows, without guilt, despair, or spiritual self-condemnation.Which part of Ramadan do you struggle to carry into everyday life after Eid — Qur'an, prayers, fasting, or spiritual consistency?Share your experience below. You're not alone.Book for Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapy Download the Adeyemi App from Google Play:  https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2fa Visit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠ Join AbdulfattahAdeyemi's Community: https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠ FOLLOW ME ON: Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQA Instagram:@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook:@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok:@dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube:www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemi  #RamadanPendulum#RamadanReflection#ImanHighsAndLows#IslamicSpirituality#PostRamadanBlues#FaithInRamadan#Taqwa#MuslimMindset#SpiritualGrowth#IslamicPsychology

If Islam is the truth…Why are there so many sects, schools of thought, and disagreements among Muslims?In Episode 4 of Learning Islam from Scratch, this honest and important question is explored with clarity and calm reasoning.In this thoughtful father-daughter conversation, they discuss:• The difference between core beliefs and secondary differences• Why disagreement is part of human nature• What the Qur'an says about unity and division• The Prophet's ﷺ warning about future divisions• How to avoid confusion in a world full of labelsThis episode reminds us of something powerful:Islam is perfect.Muslims are human.Instead of getting lost in labels, the focus returns to fundamentals — the Qur'an, authentic teachings, and the oneness of Allah.Clarity removes confusion.Understanding strengthens faith.

Name covered in this lesson al-Waliyy (The Protecting Associate) In the Qur'an, Allah says, "To Allah belongs the Most Beautiful Names, so call on Him by them" (7:180). This verse encourages people to worship Allah by praising Him with His beautiful names and making du'ā'. In this series Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman goes through the famous 99 names of Allah and provides practical examples on which name to call on Him in different situations. Learning the names of Allah, or Asma ul-Husna, can help people get closer to Allah. Link to donate: https://www.whitethread.org/donate/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

Name covered in this lesson al-Mateen (The Firm) In the Qur'an, Allah says, "To Allah belongs the Most Beautiful Names, so call on Him by them" (7:180). This verse encourages people to worship Allah by praising Him with His beautiful names and making du'ā'. In this series Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman goes through the famous 99 names of Allah and provides practical examples on which name to call on Him in different situations. Learning the names of Allah, or Asma ul-Husna, can help people get closer to Allah. Link to donate: https://www.whitethread.org/donate/

This Ramadan we talk about what it feels like to drift and slowly find your way back. Basel Gazi joins me to unpack Islamic history in a way that feels honest and real and shares how his app Archives is helping a new generation reconnect with Islam.00:00 Intro 02:15 The Man Who Hated Islam… and Became a Lesson Forever (Abu Lahab)06:00 Why Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Story Hits Different06:50 The Moment Basel Felt Islam Was Actually Personal10:25 If You're Questioning Your Faith — Listen to This11:50 How Do You Believe in God When There's So Much Evil?14:45 The Real Peer Pressure No One Talks About in Ramadan18:20 Did Islam Really Spread Peacefully? Let's Be Honest.22:05 Why the First Mosque Was a Power Move24:34 The Persian Man Who Crossed the World for Truth (Salman Al-Farsi)28:30 The Best Way to “Start Over” This Ramadan (Qur'an + ChatGPT?)31:45 Why Olives Are Mentioned in the Qur'an34:28 Life Before Alarm Clocks: The Musa7arati Era36:50 What We Hope You Actually Take From This40:00 Archives Islamic App Quick +Muslim Pop Culture QuizDownload the Muslim Archives App to learn more about Islamic History : https://archiveszone.appIf you enjoyed this episode, it would mean a lot if you can follow and share with a friend.

If you were born into a Muslim family…Does that automatically make Islam true?In Episode 3 of Learning Islam from Scratch, a bold and uncomfortable question is asked openly:“What if Islam is wrong, and we believe in it only because we inherited it?”This episode explores faith beyond culture and geography — and examines whether Islam stands up to questioning.In this thoughtful father-daughter conversation, they discuss:• Whether truth depends on birthplace• Why Islam challenges blind inheritance• The Qur'an's invitation to reflect and question• The preservation and consistency of the Qur'an• Why Prophet Muhammad ﷺ could not have invented IslamThis episode approaches the topic with intellectual honesty and respect for all religions — showing that Islam does not fear examination.Faith inherited may be weak.Faith examined becomes conviction.

Send 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© 2026 EFDawah All Rights ReservedWebsite : https://efdawah.com/https://www.patreon.com/EFDawahhttps://gofund.me/7cb27d17https://www.paypal.me/EFDawahTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:06 - EF Dawah Panel join: Format of the Stream02:03 - Chinwag & Catching Up02:53 - Br. Ijaz's talk on Qur'an's preservation05:39 - Donation Appeal for Br. Ijaz 08:02 - Future streams on historicity of the Qur'an09:19 - Highlights of Ijaz's presentation on the Qur'an11:57 - Debunking the Christian arguments 17:15 - Refuting the claims about cousin marriage20:05 - Exposing the issues with western society22:03 - Dr. Imran joins22:55 - Refutation of the claims of hadith rejectors26:59 - Jeffrey joins & shares his background 29:06 - Br. Farid joins29:42 - Discourse on attitude towards local masjids36:39 - Advice to Muslims about Masjids & Dawah44:57 - Giving Dawah as a Revert in the Netherlands49:04 - Building the Foundations for Dawah 51:07 - Discussion on Dawah in the Netherlands58:05 - Doing Dawah Collaborations59:14 - Giving Dawah: Reverts vs Born Muslims 1:01:35 - Unpacking Farid's debate with a Quranist1:04:55 - Issues with the claims of hadith rejectors 1:07:06 - Atiny joins1:08:33 - Refuting the claim of the Prophet being schizophrenic 1:24:41 - Honesty, Integrity & Wisdom of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ 1:31:07 - Abdul joins1:32:09 - Message about dealing with Islamophobes1:37:30 - Exploring the problems with dawah today1:41:39 - Problem of muslims using bad language1:50:05 - Advice to Muslims about language2:04:51 - Why Muslims can't eat Pork?2:09:40 - Br. Jordan joins2:10:02 - Wisdom of Segregation in Islam2:19:31 - Hamza joins2:20:19 - Understanding how to submit in Islam2:28:53 - Importance of having a good environment 2:33:53 - Message to Muslims2:35:45 - Closing Remarks & Wrapping UpSupport the show

Send a textWelcome to episode 58 of 'The Dawah Clinic' where we will be addressing your dawah dilemma's. If you have difficulty in answering certain questions or need help in responding to polemics towards Islam and Muslims, fear no more the dawah clinic is here to help empower you. So keep a note of your dawah dilemma's and call into the show or post your questions in the live chat.  Please note : waiting lists are very high and clinic 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 Dawah Clinic: ​https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ijazthetrini Please help Br Ijaz with his monthly medical fees, if you are able to. Jzk khairDownload your free PDF copy of Abraham Fulfilled here:https://sapienceinstitute.org/abraham-fulfilled/Purchase a paperback copy from Amazon here:https://tinyurl.com/2xkv4ynu© 2025 EFDawah All Rights ReservedVoice only nasheed licence provided by vocaltunez.com Title : It's closeWebsite : https://efdawah.com/EFDawah بالعربية (Arabic)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWDR...EFDawah Bosniahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgcz...EFDawah Indonesiahttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSGJ...Podcast Website (New)https://efdawah.buzzsprout.com/RSS FeedTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:05 - EF Dawah Panel join: Format of the Stream 04:11 - Lighthouse Mentoring Project04:51 - Discourse on rising crimes & fall of society07:37 - Refuting the claim about Qur'an's translation12:55 - Debunking the argument of praying in arabic 16:39 - Message to Christians19:31 - Advice about dawah: simplicity & connection27:39 - Giving Dawah to Christians29:57 - Exploring Communication Skills in Dawah36:22 - Recognising the emotions during dawah39:32 - Lessons from a story of a bedouin in Seerah44:08 - Br. Jordan joins44:55 - Muslims reviving the Lost British Values54:08 - Truth about the Freedom of Speech 59:21 - Hijab for the Muslim Men in Islam1:01:49 - Perils of Hyper-s3xualisation of the society1:05:35 - Examining the Hijab & modern Immodesty 1:09:33 - The Dangers of P0rn & s3xual liberalisation 1:12:50 - Br. Jordan's Journey to Islam1:14:16 - Debunking the claim of misogyny in Islam1:19:07 - Benefits of gender segregation & modesty1:30:28 - Discussion on Dawah to Latin Americans 1:38:59 - Solutions of societal problems in Islam1:47:38 - Analysis of the Fall of Civilizations1:52:42 - Advice about guiding mother to Islam2:06:03 - James joins2:07:07 - James shares his Revert Story2:08:42 - Islamophobia in the Western Military2:14:16 - James' Journey to Islam2:23:00 - Peace through Praying Salah2:27:36 - Lessons from the Revert Story of James2:28:18 - Brotherhood in Islam2:34:00 - James' Advice regarding Dawah2:36:28 - Uncovering the Truth of Islam2:40:16 - Understanding Allah's will w.r.t guidance2:58:07 - Destiny, Justice & Guidance in Islam3:06:01 - Wisdom of following Allah's ﷻ commands3:08:35 - Giving Dawah regardless of the outcome3:10:53 - Advice to Muslims about practicing Islam3:15:18 - Closing Remarks & Wrapping UpSupport the show

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba & Surah Nisa Taraweeh Tafseer 2026(0:31) Surah “Nisa” ka matlab(0:42) Surah Nisa ka ta'aruf (aurat, yateem, jihad, munafiqin)(1:26) Insani asal: Hazrat Adam as(1:44) Aurat ka mard ke baghair rehna namumkin(2:36) Feminism ka jaiza(3:09) Nikah ka kufu mein hona(3:52) Be-jor shadiyon ka nuksan(5:13) Armed forces officer ki misaal(6:57) Sarbrah ka strong profession(7:52) Kasrat-e-azwaj na hone ke nuksanat(8:06) Sahaba ra ka daur: aurat ki qeemat(9:13) Hazrat Jafar Tayyar ra ki bewah ke liye rishtay(9:57) Aaj ka nikaahi nizaam ka nasoor(10:18) Nikah / talaq system ka ikhtilaat(10:51) Larki ki kamtar shadi ki waja(11:09) Baandi se nikah(12:15) Zina ke barhne ki wajah(13:19) Hazrat Bareera ra ka nikah(13:39) Chaar shadiyon ka falsafa(14:14) Ahl-e-Hadith par jawab(14:49) Insani aabadi ka graph (Darwin theory ka radd)(16:24) Rishtay: azeem nemat(18:26) Brwaqt nikah na hone se zina(19:43) Pagal badshah lateefa (wazahat)(21:19) Yateem ka maal khana jurm(21:57) Yateem ki virasat khane walay rishtedar(23:12) Biwi ki virasat se business(25:03) Be-samajh khawateen ke liye mashwara(26:32) Kam tajurba aur ghalat masraf(27:16) Samajhdari ki umar (25 saal)(27:26) Behen ki virasat khanay walay bhai(28:00) Kirayedar ke liye hidayat(28:20) Yateem ka maal 25 saal par dena(29:34) Nikah ke liye bulugh shart(31:32) Under-18 marriage law par challenge(32:59) Virasat mein gawah zaroori(33:41) Aurat ka virasati haqq(34:04) Aurat ka hissa aadha kyun? (liberals ka jawab)(34:53) Misalon se wazahat(37:01) Qur'ani virasat ke hissay(37:26) Yateem bachon ka bojh uthana(37:54) Family planning propaganda(38:10) Hazrat Maryam as aur qura-andazi(38:51) “Do bachay hi kaafi” ka na'ara(39:26) Jawan bewah / talaq yafta aurat ka hal(40:39) Motivational speakers aur yateem ka masla(41:47) Hazrat Umm-e-Salma ra ka nikah(42:23) Edhi ke bachay vs izzat se palay huay bachay(42:41) Bewah ke bachay palna sunnat(43:37) Yateem ka maal na-haqq khanay walay(43:53) Gunah ke baad ta'ana dena(45:18) Maazi ke gunahon ka ta'ana(46:18) Ta'ana dena haram(46:32) Yateem aurat ke maal ke Qur'ani ahkam(47:36) Na-pasand biwi mein khair(48:06) 2006 ka waqia (biwiyan badalne wala)(49:30) Ustaad ka waqia: bachon ki barkat(50:32) Retired waqia (high-standard biwi)(51:32) Aqalmand biwi ka sabr(52:26) Zojain ka rishta: compromise(53:34) Rishton ka taqaddus(56:49) Nikah ke liye haram rishton ki fehrist(57:51) Susar–bahu masla(58:09) Saas–damad masla(58:33) Walad-uz-zina se nikah haram(58:54) Ghairat ke usool(1:00:13) Insha'Allah(1:00:23) Aisi property par zakaat? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If Allah already knows who will go to Paradise and who will not…Then why were we created at all?In Episode 2 of Learning Islam from Scratch, a bold and deeply honest question is raised:“If Allah knows everything, is life really a fair test?”In this thoughtful father-daughter conversation, they explore:• Whether Allah's knowledge removes our free will• Why life is described as a test• The difference between knowing an outcome and forcing an outcome• Why no one will be treated unfairly on the Day of Judgment• What the Qur'an and authentic Hadith say about choice and accountabilityThis episode approaches the topic intellectually, respectfully, and without fear — showing that Islam welcomes difficult questions.If you have ever wondered whether life is predetermined or meaningful… this episode is for you.This is not blind faith.This is thoughtful faith.

Qur'an 2:208-209⭐⭐

Name covered in this lesson al-Qawiyy (The All-Strong) In the Qur'an, Allah says, "To Allah belongs the Most Beautiful Names, so call on Him by them" (7:180). This verse encourages people to worship Allah by praising Him with His beautiful names and making du'ā'. In this series Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman goes through the famous 99 names of Allah and provides practical examples on which name to call on Him in different situations. Learning the names of Allah, or Asma ul-Husna, can help people get closer to Allah. Link to donate: https://www.whitethread.org/donate/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

This year, Reflections – Take A Minute becomes more personal. I'm sharing Qur'anic verses that have carried me — especially in moments when I needed mercy more than anything else.In this reflection, I sit with repentance. With returning. With the truth that no matter how far we feel, Allah's mercy is always closer. There is no mistake too big, no season too messy, no distance too wide. We are invited back, again and again.Qur'anic Reflection:Qur'an 39:53Hadith (Sahih al-Bukhari & Sahih Muslim):“If he comes to Me walking, I go to him running.”Take a minute today to remember: returning is always possible.For your sadaqah this year, please support the work of The Barakah Lifestyle NG:Sadaqah Details — The Barakah Lifestyle NGWema BankThe Barakah Lifestyle NG8216316498Mint Finex BankThe Barakah Lifestyle NG1102217122

What if you were born a Muslim… but never truly understood why you believe?In this very first episode of Learning Islam from Scratch, Teenager Haira asks her Bapa a powerful and honest question that many Muslims silently carry in their hearts:“Why should I believe in Allah if I cannot see Him?”This episode explores belief not as blind faith, but as logical, thoughtful, and deeply personal understanding.Together, Haira and Mansur discuss:• Why belief in Allah is based on logic, not blind faith• The signs of Allah within our own bodies and the universe• Why Allah does not show Himself directly to humanity• The purpose of life as a test• What the Qur'an and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught about natural beliefFeaturing authentic references from the Qur'an and Sahih Hadith, this father-daughter conversation is designed especially for young Muslims growing up in modern societies like Singapore, India, and beyond.Whether you are a teenager, a parent, or someone rediscovering Islam, this podcast will help you build faith with clarity, confidence, and understanding.This is not a lecture.This is a journey.A journey to learn Islam from the beginning.

Name covered in this lesson al-Wakeel (The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs) In the Qur'an, Allah says, "To Allah belongs the Most Beautiful Names, so call on Him by them" (7:180). This verse encourages people to worship Allah by praising Him with His beautiful names and making du'ā'. In this series Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman goes through the famous 99 names of Allah and provides practical examples on which name to call on Him in different situations. Learning the names of Allah, or Asma ul-Husna, can help people get closer to Allah. Link to donate: https://www.whitethread.org/donate/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

How does listening to the Qur'an differ from reading it? What does it mean to approach the Qur'an not with your mind but with your whole existence?In this episode of Thinking Islam, Dr Abdolkarim Soroush proposes an existential encounter with the Qur'an, one that asks us to set aside our assumptions and approach it not as a book of law or philosophy but as maw'iẓa (admonition) that speaks to the whole being. This conversation explores the difference between reading and listening, why Rumi's Mathnawi is called the Persian Qur'an, and what it means to have a pure heart as a precondition for understanding the Qur'an. We delve into how kufr in the Qur'an is not about non-belief but about arrogance before truth, and why, as Dr Soroush tells us, the companion according to Sufis is everything.Dr Abdolkarim Soroush is a distinguished philosopher of religion and a leading voice in Islamic intellectual reform. A Visiting Scholar at the University of Maryland and former Professor at the University of Tehran, he has held visiting positions at Harvard, Princeton, and Yale Universities. Dr Soroush is renowned for his influential work on prophetic experience and his contributions to contemporary Islamic philosophy and Qur'anic hermeneutics.Audio Chapters:0:00 - Highlights01:30 - Relation between Qur'an & Its Reader07:20 - Uneven depth of the Qur'an13:09 - Reading vs Listening to Qur'an24:44 - Existential Reading of the Qur'an32:36 - Losing the Sense of Maw'iza in Translation39:33 - Rumi's Mathnawi: A Persian Qur'an44:50 - Pure Heart & Qur'an49:17 - Love & Companionship 55:19 - Is Qur'an not a Kitab?58:32 - Thinking Islam Question

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba & important Qur'ani aayaat ki tafseer — Ramazan 2026(0:35) Qisas ka qanoon(1:12) Secular qawaneen ki haqeeqat(2:59) Qisas ka Islami nizam(4:20) “Aankh ke badlay aankh” ka mafhoom(5:19) Insurance ka masla(5:58) Islam ka insaaf ka qanoon(6:58) Hukoomati qawaneen vs Shariyat(8:05) Phansi vs talwar se maut(9:33) Qisas ki hikmat(10:27) Ramazan ke rozay farz (1 mahina)(11:40) Rozon ki tadaad mein asaani(13:23) Ramazan 2026: Taraweeh 8 ya 20?(14:47) Mareez aur musafir ke ilawa sab par roza farz(15:40) Doosron ka haqq marna(16:28) Jihad ki ahmiyat (Pak–India misaal)(18:18) Gosht vs sabzi(19:08) Hajj ke ahkam(20:08) Hajj mein tijarat(21:31) Pakistaniyon ki 02 numberi(22:52) Dunya aur aakhirat ki kamyabi ki dua(23:52) Sabr: jannat mein dakhilay ki shart(24:30) Mayyat par cheekhna chillana(25:42) Nabi ﷺ ka gham mein cheekhne se mana(27:21) Mayyat walay gharon par tajziya(28:03) Doosri shadi par aurat ki be-sabri ka hal(31:09) Maal kharch karne ke awwaleen misdaq(33:21) Sharab ki hurmat(34:07) Ghamdi aur uske nazariyat par tabsara(36:08) Yateem ke maal ke ahkam(38:09) Qur'ani hudood: jinsī ta‘alluq ke ahkam(39:12) Talaq ke bunyadi ahkam(40:21) Rukhsati ke baad talaq aur iddat(42:18) Hamla aurat ki iddat(44:15) Do talaq ke baad rujoo ka haqq(45:58) Talaq ka sahi tareeqa(49:50) Talaq ke baad bachon ka masla(53:26) Khula ka tareeqa(54:29) Hazrat Jameela bint-e-Sabit ra ka waqia(55:53) Hazrat Bareera ra ka waqia(58:00) Halala ki haqeeqat(59:17) Ghussey mein talaq ka masla(1:07:59) Hazrat Taloot as ka waqia(1:08:40) Jangi commander ki khoobiyan(1:09:18) Jang mein gunahon ki nahoosat(1:11:27) Sabr ki duaein(1:12:13) Hazrat Dawood as ki fazilat(1:13:40) Kamzor ke liye taqatwar banne ka nuskha Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Friday Juma KhutbaFebruary 20th, 2026- The community has once again been blessed with the holy month of Ramadhān, with most of the Muslim world beginning on Thursday due to crescent sighting criteria, unlike Saudi Arabia and those who follow it.- The revised ṣalāt timetable has been adopted from LEWA's official source (www.nojumi.org), and believers are encouraged to exercise precaution in fasting and fajr timing.- The Prophet Muḥammad (s) describes Ramadhān as the month of Allāh, filled with blessings, mercy, and forgiveness, where every moment is superior to all other times.- Believers are invited as guests of Allāh, where even breathing is tasbīḥ, sleep is worship, deeds are accepted, and du‘ā is answered.- Sincere intentions and pure hearts are required to fully benefit from fasting and recitation of the Qur'ān.- The most unfortunate person is one deprived of Allāh's forgiveness in this great month.- Ramadhān is not only personal worship but also social responsibility.- Hunger and thirst should remind believers of the Day of Judgment.- Charity must be given to the poor and needy within the community.- Elders must be respected and the young shown mercy.- Family ties must be maintained and strengthened.- Tongues, eyes, and ears must be guarded from what is impermissible.- Compassion toward orphans brings divine compassion in return.- The month calls for both spiritual elevation and moral discipline.- Believers are urged to pray nightly for Muslims, especially Shi‘as in the Middle East, seeking peace through negotiation rather than war.Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Name covered in this lesson al-Haqq (The Absolute Truth) In the Qur'an, Allah says, "To Allah belongs the Most Beautiful Names, so call on Him by them" (7:180). This verse encourages people to worship Allah by praising Him with His beautiful names and making du'ā'. In this series Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman goes through the famous 99 names of Allah and provides practical examples on which name to call on Him in different situations. Learning the names of Allah, or Asma ul-Husna, can help people get closer to Allah. Link to donate: https://www.whitethread.org/donate/ Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaDV1iu5a249gftHif0D

(0:00) Intro(2:10) Social media par ghalat programs ke khilaf awaaz(2:40) 1st Taraweeh 2026 — Surah Baqarah ki muntakhib aayaat(3:20) Ramazan aur Qur'an ka ta‘alluq(3:55) Qur'an: seedha raasta(4:34) Qur'an ki hidayat sun'ne ki naseehat(5:52) Qur'an ka ta‘aruf aur topic(8:25) Qur'an se hidayat kis ko milti hai(9:51) Atheist ko Qur'an bhejne ka waqia(10:24) Qur'an ki motivation(11:10) Hidayat yafta logon ki pehli nishani: namaz(12:13) Namaz se bhagne walon ka haal(14:12) Namaz: kamyabi ka scale(15:10) Ghaib, jannat aur dozakh ki haqeeqat(16:33) Allah ke raaste mein maal kharch karna(17:05) Ghair-Muslim sadqaat ki haqeeqat(18:27) Musalman mard ki barkat wali kamai(18:54) Pakistani vs foreign trusts(20:02) Sadqa dene ka sahi tareeqa(20:22) Aulad ke haath se sadqa(20:44) In do sifaat ka jaiza(21:18) Sahaba ki sakhawat(21:45) Hazrat Zainab ra aur Hazrat Ayesha ra ke waqiaat(22:59) Aaj ka Musalman aur wajib huqooq ki kami(24:12) Aurton ke liye khaas naseehat (gold ki zakaat)(25:35) Islam ka ta‘aruf — Allah ka tamam insaniyat se khitab(25:48) Rabb ki ibadat(27:10) Allah ki qudrat aur kamal(29:41) Allah ka koi shareek nahi(30:34) Kaainat insan ke liye musakhkhar(31:15) Imaan: sab se badi dolat(32:07) Allah ke ehkaam par shak ka jawab(33:20) Qur'an: la-jawab kitaab (dalail)(38:22) Qur'an ka challenge(38:43) Nafarmanon ke liye ibrat(40:27) Farmanbardaron ke liye khush-khabri(41:39) Jannat ka matlab(43:10) Maut ke baad asal zindagi(43:58) Jannat ke phal aur unki hikmat(46:36) Jannat ki pak biwiyan(48:42) GF aur biwi ka farq(49:33) Adalti khula par propaganda ka jawab(50:31) Talaq ka ikhtiyar(51:54) Canada visit: nikah aur muasharti mushkilat(52:35) Biwi ki sifaat(53:08) Taraweeh tafseer ka khulasa(54:10) Jannat mein hamesha ki zindagi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At 21 years old, he conquered Constantinople — a city that stood unconquered for 1,123 years.However, this isn't just history; it serves as a blueprint for the Muslim youth of today.In Episode 1 of Rise of the Ummah Series, we explore the life of Mehmed II, also known as Mehmed Al-Fatih, the young Muslim leader who fulfilled the famous Prophetic glad tidings about the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.But more importantly…He didn't just conquer a city. He built a civilization.With special guest Salim Khan — author of The Golden Age of Islam, The Warriors of Islam, and Women in Islam — we break down the discipline, mentorship, faith, psychological warfare, and mercy that shaped one of the most remarkable Muslim leaders in history.This episode is not about glorifying war.It's about understanding the mindset that builds greatness.⏱ Episode Breakdown00:00 mins – Introduction to Rise of the Ummah02:15 mins – Who Was Mehmed Al-Fatih?05:15 mins – Discipline, Mentorship & Early Grooming10:37 mins – Ascending the Throne & Early Struggles15:57 mins – Preparing for Constantinople20:22 mins – The Golden Horn Strategy (Ships Across Land)23:17 mins – The 53-Day Siege & Psychological Warfare29:27 mins – The Final Night Speech & Morale32:46 mins – The Fall of Constantinople36:30 mins – Mercy, Hagia Sophia & Building a Civilization49:18 mins – Leadership Lessons for Muslim Youth53:11 mins – Read. Knowledge. The Real Conquest

This is a practical approach towards understanding the various trials that come with marital matters. In this deeply philosophical, existential, and Qur'an-anchored reflection, Ustaz Dr. Abdulfattah Adeyemi takes you on a journey through the eleven “E”s of marriage, from “Exploring” to “Enjoying” and from “Enduring” to “Exiting”. This presentation is not a motivational talk. It is a call to action. This lecture is for you if:You are single and searching for the right spouseYou are stuck in an abusive marriageYou find yourself overwhelmed by the trials of lifeYou want to build a lasting relationship that is founded on love and mercyMay this reflection soften hearts, awaken consciences, and realign our marital relationships toward what is really important.Pause for a moment:If you were to die today, what would happen to your spouse and your little children?Share one reflection this lecture awakened in your heart.If this lecture resonated with you, please like, Comment, and Subscribe for more content that bridges deep wisdom with modern life.Book for Counselling/Therapy session here:https://calendly.com/abdulfattahadeyemi/counseling-therapyDownload the Adeyemi App from Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kwickapp.panel.android665e0fb9ed2faVisit: www.adeyemi.ng⁠Join Abdulfattah Adeyemi's Community: https://t.me/+Gz7wGuTsRLRmNzU0⁠FOLLOW ME ON:Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ve9GDn0C01bVIffD9D8sS?si=-4hvd8wRQRGuX3uWsuiwQAInstagram: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiFacebook: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiTikTok: @dr.abdulfattahadeyemiYouTube: www.youtube.com/@dr.abdulfattahadeyemi

This year, Reflections – Take A Minute becomes more personal. I'll be sharing Qur'anic verses that have carried me, strengthened me, and reminded me of Allah in moments when I needed it most.In this first reflection, I sit with the comfort and accountability of knowing that Allah sees us — in our effort, in our quiet struggles, and even in the parts of our lives no one else witnesses. A gentle reminder that we are never alone, never unseen, and never outside His awareness.Qur'anic Reflection:Qur'an 57:4Take a minute today to pause with this reminder.For your sadaqah this year, please support the work of The Barakah Lifestyle NG:Sadaqah Details — The Barakah Lifestyle NGWema BankThe Barakah Lifestyle NG8216316498Mint Finex BankThe Barakah Lifestyle NG1102217122

In this Episode 1 of Ramadan to Remember, the host reflects on the meaning of Taqwa and its importance during Ramadan. Referring to lessons from the Qur'an and the story of Prophet Yusuf عليه السلام, he explains how Taqwa shapes our actions, strengthens our hearts, and deepens our connection with Allah. The episode ends with a dua for guidance and the ability to live with greater awareness and sincerity.

To mark Sandala's publication of the late Dr. Thomas Cleary's translation of the Qur'an, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, President of Zaytuna College, joins us to reflect on Cleary's brilliant rendering of God's Final Testament. Cleary's translation – remarkable for its clarity and precision – presents the Qur'an as a living text, inviting both Muslim and non-Muslim readers into its ethical and contemplative dimensions. Shaykh Hamza will explore how this faithful rendition of the Qur'an holds true to its greatest purpose: to soak the soul in its recital and timeless message. Joining Shaykh Hamza Yusuf in conversation are Dr Aisha Subhani, Vice President of Zaytuna College, and Dr Asad Tarsin, as they consider the power of translation, the significance of this work, and the enduring relevance of the Qur'an's guidance in our time.

This Ramadan, help us expand our Muslim media project here:Become a Monthly Member: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipDonate via LaunchGood: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/grow_the_thinking_muslim_podcastIn this short segment, Sami Hamdi emphasises that the month in which the Qur'an was revealed is a month of action, not rest. He explains that Ramadan was never intended to be a period of passivity or withdrawal, but a time rooted in purpose and transformation. The revelation itself came as a challenge to injustice and oppression, calling people to reform both themselves and the societies around them.By reminding us that the Qur'an descended in Ramadan, he highlights that this month is connected to movement, struggle, and moral clarity. The Prophet ﷺ did not suspend his mission during Ramadan. Rather, it was a time of intensified resolve and commitment. Fasting is therefore not about slowing down, but about disciplining the self so that one can act with greater strength, courage, and dedication to justice.You can find Sami Hamdi here:X: https://x.com/SALHACHIMIIG: https://www.instagram.com/salhachimiBecome a member here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipOr give your one-off donation here:https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/grow_the_thinking_muslim_podcastSubscribe to our Dubbed ChannelsArabic: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkingMuslimArabicFrench: https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkingMuslimFrançaisSpanish: https://www.youtube.com/@TheThinkingMuslimEspañolListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.comDisclaimer:The views expressed in this video are those of the individual speaker(s) and do not represent the views of the host, producers, platform, or any affiliated organisation. This content is provided for lawful, informational, and analytical purposes only, and should not be taken as professional advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surah Hud is the 11th chapter of the Qur'an and teaches believers about faith, patience, and remaining steadfast upon the truth. The surah recounts the stories of the prophets Nuh (عليه السلام), Hud (عليه السلام), Salih (عليه السلام), Ibrahim (عليه السلام), Lut (عليه السلام), and Musa (عليه السلام), describing how they called their people to worship Allah alone and to abandon wrongdoing. It highlights the mercy of Allah toward those who believe and repent, and the consequences faced by those who persist in disbelief and arrogance. Surah Hud reminds Muslims to remain firm in obedience, trust in Allah's wisdom, and have certainty that justice and guidance come from Him alone. 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.

Homily: The Prodigal Son, The Lost Sheep, and the RavenFr. Marc BoulosSunday, February 8, 2026In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.Today's Gospel (Luke 15:11-32) forms a diptych with the parable of the Lost Sheep (Luke 15:3-7), which unfortunately is used systematically by the followers of Epstein, or, more accurately, by those captivated by the mentality of Epstein ecclesiology: the business model of church growth that treats the neighbor as a commodity.Which is everyone.Because if you are an American, or a European, or anyone who subscribes to the ideology of the elite class, the success ideology, the growth ideology, the manifestation ideology, you ultimately view your neighbor as property, as lesser, as acquisition. Or, as Satan has taught the Church in the West to say, you refer to your neighbor as a “giving unit.” It is a disgusting phrase.No less ugly than what they used to say when I was a child. They claimed to count souls, but they were counting giving units.Now, the key to hearing the parable of the Lost Sheep is to hear the accusation of the Pharisees and the scribes that prompted the parable, and to hear it in the context of Noah, which governs Luke. Jesus gives the parable of the Lost Sheep because he is accused of receiving:“This man receives sinners and eats with them.” (Luke 15:2)That is the key. He is accused of receiving sinners. What is returned to him from the wilderness is what is received.The prodigal, as you should know by now, is not praised for coming back. He simply returns. The parable of the Lost Sheep is about instruction, about remaining under command whether inside the fold or outside it. This is what is at stake when the follower says “No.”It is also what is at stake with the two birds in the account of the flood. You have a raven (Genesis 8:7) and you have a dove (Genesis 8:8-12).For those of you who study what I teach, you know the significance of the raven. For those who do not, the work is here. The rest is between you and God.In Hebrew, the word often associated with the raven is derived from three consonants, ʿayin, resh, bet. It refers to a migratory, nomadic bird, associated with the locality of the ʿArabah, the Syro-Arabian wilderness known to you as Mesopotamia, encompassing Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Iraq. The raven is nomadic in a very specific biblical sense. It pertains to peoples who mix among tribes and who come out at night. These are the tribes that fed Elijah. That is the raven Noah sends out.The word used is “release.” It corresponds to the same verb Jesus uses when he sends out the Twelve to proclaim the judgment of the Kingdom in Luke chapter 9, verse 2. He releases them under instruction.What is interesting is that this corresponds to the usage of the word “Bedouin” in the Qur'an. You have heard me speak about Bedouins, and many of you assume I am speaking about Arab culture. I could not care less about culture. I am speaking about Scripture.The Bedouins appear in the Bible and in the Qur'an, and they have a function. In Genesis 8:6-12, Noah sends out the raven before the Lord breaks his silence. The Lord had not spoken since the flood began, when he shut the ark with his own hand behind Noah (Genesis 7:16). He does not speak again until Genesis 8:15. There is release from Noah, but there is no command from God. The raven goes out into a world not yet ordered by divine speech. Noah releases the raven into disorder in anticipation of God's instruction, which alone can establish order. The same is true of the dove. Both are sent out, released in hope that they might return. It is not demanded. It is a free gesture. That is how it works.In this absence, the dove's return unfolds within divine silence, not compelled by a new command but moving in anticipation of the word by which God alone restores order. The decisive reality is the command of God, not human initiative.The prodigal, sitting on the dung heap, cannot boast, “I came back.” He came back because he was hungry. In the house of the Father, every voice is silenced before the obedience of Jesus (Philippians 2:6-11).In the Qur'an, the striking thing about the Bedouins is their obstinacy. (Rise, Andalus, p. 53; Sūrat al-Tawbah, “The Repentance, The Return” 9:97) They exist on the edge. That is why this question of sinners among the peoples on the boundaries, in the night watches, matters. Those are the ones Jesus receives. That is what angers the Pharisees and the scribes in Luke. Those whom they despise, the ravens, exist on the edge, beyond the proclamation of what is read aloud. And now they are stepping within range of that proclamation.The word Qur'an means “what is read aloud,” the proclamation of the word of God. It is rooted in Arabic, a Semitic tongue like Hebrew. Those on the margins live beyond the reach of that proclamation. The lost are released, sometimes under instruction, sometimes in hope of the instruction that alone can call them back.So for Jesus, the concern is whether the sinners and the tax collectors are within reach of the proclamation. What is truly problematic is that the scribes and Pharisees complain when the prodigals return from the edges to hear what Jesus is announcing.That is the issue.But the problem with the Epstein business model of church growth is that it does not care what Jesus is saying. In that model, the neighbor is a giving unit. So it cannot let the prodigal go.In the parable of The Prodigal (Luke 15:11-32), the father never compels the son to return. In Paul's teaching, you are never permitted to force someone to remain married to you (1 Corinthians 7:15). It is forbidden. This teaching carries over into the Qur'an as well: you are not allowed to compel anyone (Sūrat al-Baqarah 2:256; see also 4:19; 2:231).But in the Epstein model of church growth, it does not work that way. In that model, it is the opposite of what we heard today, namely, that your body does not belong to you:“You are not your own.” (1 Corinthians 6:19)The body to which Paul refers is the body politic of Jesus Christ. You are not permitted to sin against it for profit. You may not exploit any living soul for gain, least of all your own. Not according to the parable of the Lost Sheep.According to that same instruction, a sheep may be sent away and allowed to go until it heeds the call and returns, and is then received with joy according to the command, but never chased or coerced. Some sheep may even be handed over to Satan for a time, unto destruction, if they jeopardize the fold (1 Corinthians 5:5;1 Timothy 1:20). But not in the Epstein model of church growth, which cares only about security, growth, and success.God does not care about buildings, institutions, or church growth. He does not care about constitutions, or borders, or nations, or tribes. He cares about your living, breathing, precious soul.“For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his soul? For what can a man give in return for his soul?” (Mark 8:36-37)I am not God. But I am responsible to teach what God has commanded us to teach.May we submit to God's instruction like the dove, returning in hope of the word by which God alone establishes order.To him alone be the glory, the dominion, and the majesty, now and ever and unto ages of ages. Amen....

(0:00) Intro(0:02) Khutba, Qur'ani Aayat, Ahadis, Dua(1:15) Zahir aur Batin ke Gunahon se Tauba(1:45) Gunahon mein Halal aur Haram ka Tasawur(3:00) Jab Mushrikin ne Compromise ki Baat ki(4:37) Pakistan Assembly mein Sharab ka Qanoon(5:07) Haram o Halal ka Chakkar (Legal vs Haram)(7:50) Smuggling ke Bayan par Aetrazat ka Jawab (Smuggling ki Earning)(9:57) Hakim ki Ita'at kahan tak jaiz hai(10:49) Smuggling ki Earning kab Halal hoti hai(11:39) Islam vs Government Strategy(12:36) Islam mein Maal ka Haq(13:03) Doosron ka Maal Ghasab karne walon ke liye Wa'eed(14:15) Customs Haram Business kaisay banta hai(14:25) Kis ka Paisa Harrap karna kitna bara Gunah hai(15:07) Market Price vs Assets Value(20:12) Sood ki Haram Qism(21:57) Haram Muawza (Late Fee Penalty ka Masla)(22:51) Ijara aur Monopoly(23:48) Schools ki Reality(24:27) Haram Muahida(25:37) Schools ki Late Fee Penalty(26:01) Charon Imamon ka Fatwa(26:52) Muftabihi Qaul(27:38) Penalty na li jaye to kya ho(28:48) Late Payment par Saza (Imam Malik ki Gunjaish)(32:46) Mannat vs Muahida(33:51) Maali Jurmana(35:23) School Fee se Sadqa(36:06) Rafee Bhai ka Mashwara(36:57) Gunjaish ki Soorat(37:22) Na-Haq Maal Khana(38:03) Hakumat ka Nizam(38:44) Solar Panels aur Pakistan ka System(39:22) Bahir Mulkon ka System(39:54) Pakistan ka System(40:56) Pakistan ke Haq mein Baat(41:20) Agar Pakistan Hath se gaya(42:00) Karachi ke Badtareen Halaat(42:48) Strong Defence par No Compromise(43:55) Haram Muawza ka Masla(44:08) Tax System(44:25) Ijtemai Kaam mein Zabardasti Maal Lena(46:14) Ijtemai Qurbani ke Usool(49:52) Ijtemai Qurbani ka Tajurba(50:28) Fiqh mein Khareed o Farokht(52:02) Ijtemai Qurbani ka Profit/Loss(54:42) Fiqhi Qaidah(55:15) Forex Trading(55:35) Sood ko Halal Karna aur Gumrah Fatway(58:51) Nabi ﷺ ka Farman Ummat ke Hawalay se(59:10) Ghamdi ki Gumrahiyan(1:01:47) Khulasa Bayan(1:02:41) Adalti Khula(1:07:21) Pakistani Qawaneen aur Family System(1:08:13) Assembly Law Makers ki Reality(1:08:55) Parliamentarians ko Mufti sb ka Challenge(1:09:45) Islam vs Western Society(1:13:52) Cancer Patient ke liye Dua(1:14:28) Hospital Visit Advice (BP, Sugar)(1:19:08) Panadol ke Side Effects?(1:20:45) 40 ke baad BP Control(1:21:39) Motapay ki Wajoohat(1:22:35) Gosht Khor vs Sabzi Khor(1:23:23) Ghar ka Jhagra (Pratha Incident)(1:23:50) Nabi ﷺ ki Khorak(1:24:09) Motapay ki wajah se Shadi(1:24:56) Diesel ke Prathy(1:25:29) Awareness Workshops ka Mashwara(1:28:55) Gharailu Jhagron ka Hal (Diet Plan)(1:31:32) Balochistan Listener se Mulaqat(1:32:10) Valentine Day ka Wabal(1:35:19) Chitral se Aane wala Listener(1:36:02) Kidney Patient aur Roza(1:36:49) Juma ki Namaz kab Nafiz hui(1:37:02) Haram Rozi ka Namaz par Asar(1:37:23) Qarz aur Khudkushi ka Masla(1:38:59) Qabar mein Dobara Tadfeen(1:40:55) Bari Mannat ka Hal(1:43:32) Zillat ya Imtihan?(1:45:58) Khawateen ke liye InDrive Bike Ride(1:46:50) Kala Jadu ka Ilaj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Qur'an famously declares, “There is no compulsion in religion.” Yet, various forms of religious compulsion persist today in parts of the Muslim world, including death penalties for apostates and blasphemers, legal inequalities that disadvantage women and non-Muslims, and “morality police” who enforce strict norms on society.In this new book from the Cato Institute, Mustafa Akyol has assembled a team of Islamic scholars and intellectuals to articulate arguments against oppressive interpretations of Islam. Drawing on scriptural insights and contemporary realities, they contend that the Qur'anic principle of “no compulsion in religion” should be embraced fully, without exceptions.At this forum, Akyol will summarize key arguments from the book. Mirwais Balkhi will offer his commentary on the book's significance for Afghanistan and the broader Muslim world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(00:00) Intro(01:25) Islam Failed Because We Made It Cultural(03:42) Umar ibn Khattab & The Real Masjid Model(07:22) Why Cafeterias Feel Better Than Mosques(11:08) Night Life Is Alive, Masjids Are Dead(14:57) Why Lahore Has the Lowest IQ (Shock Explanation)(18:02) Business vs Jobs Why Muslims Lost Acumen(22:45) Wealth Before Spirituality? Quranic Proof(26:58) Allah Helps Islam, Not Weakness(29:31) Palestine, Power & The Sunnah of Allah(33:26) Islam Was Built by Youth, Not Elders(37:50) Islam Is Not Baba Culture(41:36) Giver vs Taker The Psychology of Power(45:23) Why Charity Creates Leaders(49:24) Your Duas Are the Problem(50:33) Why Interest (Riba) Destroys Civilizations(56:25) Islam as a Global System (Not Personal Faith)(58:25) Women, Mosques & A Forgotten Sunnah(01:02:10) Confession Centers vs Masjid Culture(01:06:36) Why Source Code Teaches Coding Before Math(01:09:45) Qur'an Is the Source Code of All Sciences(01:12:31) Why Pakistan Lost the Race of Physics(01:16:40) Democracy vs Islam (Hard Truth)(01:21:29) Why Islamic Systems Didn't “Fail”(01:25:15) Khilafat Is Effort, Not a Guarantee(01:30:17) Unite the Mosques, Control the World(01:33:55) Mosques Became Beggars, Not Givers(01:36:11) Why Youth Must Lead the Masjid(01:40:21) Boycott Logic Palestine & Power(01:43:42) Making Islam “Cool” Is a Fatal Mistake(01:47:01) When Evil Becomes Cool (Prophetic Warning)(01:52:55) Power Defines Culture, Not Fashion(01:55:01) Raising Truth Against Tyranny Is Jihad(01:58:59) Session Conclusion & Call to Action Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(0:00) Intro(0:52) Topic selection + Toronto bayan date(1:49) Insan ki paidaish: mitti se sabaq(2:34) Doctors aur Allah ki nishaniyan(6:43) Doctors vs Ulama — hamara haal(10:35) Parhay likhay log Allah se door kyun?(11:07) Ilm aur dolat: do bari nematein(14:22) Takabbur vs tawazu(15:36) Purani qaumon ki ghaltiyan(18:37) Khandani raees vs nai dolat ka mizaj(19:01) Psychologists & depression ka dhoka(21:08) Tension-free rehne ka tareeqa(23:10) Taqdeer aur aakhirat par imaan ka faida(28:45) Nabi ﷺ aur Musaؑ: Allah ke safeer(32:18) Anbiya ki taqat vs aaj ka Musalman(35:09) Halal-haram: Nabi ﷺ ka mission(36:16) Jhootay peer aur fraudi aamil(39:16) Nabi ﷺ ki bedagh seerat(43:11) Nabi ﷺ aur medical science(44:18) Sehat aur Nabi ﷺ ki ghiza(47:59) Qur'an aur medical science(50:36) Surah Waqia se daleel(54:32) Dobara paidaish: Qur'ani dalail(59:48) Mushrikeen ke liye tanbeeh(1:01:21) Mismatch shadiyon ki misaal(1:03:23) Mufti sb ka mashhoor sher(1:06:13) Maa ke pait mein insani takhleeq(1:09:46) Insani aankh: perfect system(1:12:58) Anbiya ki zimmedari(1:15:10) Mufti Rasheed Ahmedؒ ka qoul(1:15:54) Sahih ilm aur amal(1:18:09) Islami hudood aur fitrat(1:19:01) Kharray ho kar pani peena?(1:20:27) Zina se bachne ka tareeqa(1:24:06) Bewah khawateen ke liye mashwara(1:25:14) Shadi shuda zindagi ki khoobsurti(1:27:17) Kam umri mein shadi ka faida(1:30:42) Muslim vs non-Muslim society(1:33:22) Western society vs taharat(1:34:18) Rishtay aur teachers ka ehtram(1:36:00) Surah Noor: rishton ki fehrist(1:39:54) Nikah Allah ko pasandeedah, zina haram(1:42:05) Jald shadi ka faida(1:44:00) Khulasa + Dua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(0:00) Intro(0:55) Khutba, Qur'ani Aayaat & Dua(1:47) Canada ke listeners & Gujarati community(2:55) Shirk kyun na-qabil-e-maafi jurm hai(3:54) Insaan ki tarjeehat aur ghaflat(5:26) Business vs Deen: priorities ka farq(7:53) Tarjeehat ki misaalain (rishta, mazdoor, plumber)(9:31) Allah ki tarjeehat insaan ke liye(12:22) Zindagi ka maqsad aur U-turn wali soch(17:10) Canada mein job aur apna mulk chhorna(18:05) Insaan ki paidaish ka asal maqsad(19:21) Sab se bari ghaflat (Surah Yaseen se jawab)(24:12) Allah insaan se ghafil nahi(26:03) Rizq, zaujain aur aulad: Allah ka nizaam(27:34) Maqsad bhoolnay walay ka anjaam(28:18) Doosron ke kharchay par ayyashi (ghar damad / mulazim)(32:09) Allah ke ehsanaat aur “meri meri” wali soch(35:46) Artificial Intelligence aur kaainat ka nizaam(38:51) Allah ki anginat nematein(39:00) Surah Al-Kahf ki khoobsurat aayaat(41:33) Atheism aur Big Bang ka jaiza(45:37) “InshaAllah” par aetraz aur atheist mindset(50:02) Kafir soch ki misaalain(51:00) Kaainat ka munazzam nizaam: Allah ki hukumat(56:02) Surah Aal-e-Imran ki aayaat(56:42) Ghaur-o-fikr ka sahih tareeqa(58:11) Rishton ka taqaddus aur family order(1:01:32) Waldain aur old age homes (naujawan nasal ke liye naseehat)(1:03:02) Khahishat ki qurbani: Islam ka core concept(1:05:28) Shirk itna sangeen kyun hai(1:08:41) Roz-marrah masail: nakhun, tattoo, gold, taharat(1:11:41) Aurat ka job aur family balance(1:13:46) Biwi ka living standard (hadis ki roshni mein)(1:14:17) Islam = khahishat ki qurbani(1:15:02) Surah Dahr ki aayaat(1:17:27) Dolat, ghurbat aur insaani soch(1:19:29) Qurbani ka concept: jaan aur maal(1:20:52) Khulasa bayan(1:21:03) Insaan ki tarjeehat – final reminder(1:21:55) Ghurbat vs dolat (Nabi ﷺ & Hazrat Sulaimanؑ)(1:24:38) Hazrat Sulaimanؑ aur Malika Saba ka waqia(1:26:38) Nabi ﷺ ki ikhtiyari ghurbat(1:27:24) Islam ka falsafa-e-zindagi(1:28:05) Qur'ani ehkamat (maal, biwi, aulad, namaz)(1:30:45) Betiyon ke walidain ke liye Jannat ki basharat(1:33:25) Paisa kamana ibadat kab banta hai(1:34:45) Ghair-mulki muashray mein Musalman ka kirdar(1:35:46) Dua Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beginning a New Text with Imam al-GhazaliAlhamdulillah, this session marks the beginning of a new text in our weekly Ratib & Reminders gathering. For those based in Perth, you're warmly invited to join us live at Qaswa House every Thursday from 7:00–9:00 p.m. The gathering is open to everyone — men and women, young and old.After returning to Perth, it was a joy to be back at Ratib and to see the continuity of the program while I was away. We recently completed Arba‘ina Shamil fi Insanil Kamil, the 40 hadith on the perfection of Rasulullah ﷺ, and many were able to join the khatam we did live from Madinah. With that chapter completed, we now move into a new phase of study.The most common request I receive is to study the works of Imam al-Ghazali. While his magnum opus Ihya' ‘Ulum al-Din is one of the greatest works in Islamic scholarship, it is also vast — effectively forty books in one. For this reason, rather than beginning something we may struggle to complete, we've chosen a shorter, more focused text that reflects Ghazali's core project.Over the next two sessions we'll introduce this new book and begin exploring its themes. After that, we'll pause for Ramadan, as Ratib will be replaced by nightly taraweeh at Moresby Street Hall, Kensington, where we'll be reading and briefly reflecting on Surah al-A‘raf. After Ramadan, inshaAllah, we'll return to the text and continue the journey.Imam al-Ghazali had a unique way of teaching. He often wrote large, comprehensive works, then summarised them into medium-length texts, and finally into concise versions meant to be memorised. His belief was that knowledge only truly becomes yours when it is internalised — when you live with it, not merely read it. This approach shapes the book we'll be studying together.The text we've chosen is Al-Arba‘in fi Usul al-Din (The 40 Principles of the Religion). Interestingly, it did not begin as a standalone book. It was originally written as an appendix to Jawahir al-Qur'an (The Jewels of the Qur'an). After guiding readers on how to approach and understand the Qur'an, Imam al-Ghazali addressed the next essential question: How do we live the Qur'an? These forty principles were his answer. Recognising their importance, he permitted the work to be published independently.For many, especially those who went through traditional Islamic schooling in places like Malaysia, the content of this book will feel familiar. Much of classical Islamic education has been shaped, directly or indirectly, by Imam al-Ghazali's framework.To understand his project, we stepped back and looked at the foundation of Islamic scholarship itself — Hadith Jibril, often called Umm al-Sunnah. This hadith presents the religion through three inseparable dimensions: Islam, Iman, and Ihsan.Islam refers to the outward actions of the religion — prayer, fasting, zakat, and hajj — which later became formalised as the science of fiqh. Iman addresses belief, engaging the intellect before settling in the heart, and developed into the science of ‘aqidah. Ihsan focuses on spiritual refinement: worshipping Allah as though you see Him, and knowing that He sees you even when you do not.Over time, each of these dimensions developed its own sciences and terminology. These terms did not exist in the Prophet's time, but they were created to preserve clarity and make learning accessible. Tasawwuf, when understood correctly, belongs firmly within this tradition — addressing the heart and soul, not as a replacement for fiqh or ‘aqidah, but as their completion.Imam al-Ghazali lived during a period of deep fragmentation in the Muslim world — politically, intellectually, and spiritually. His life's work was to bring these dimensions back together, showing that a sound religious life cannot survive on law alone, belief alone, or spirituality alone. Each needs the others.It was during a profound personal crisis, after reaching the peak of his academic career, that Ghazali withdrew from public life for years of spiritual seclusion. From this period emerged Ihya' ‘Ulum al-Din, the first work to systematically unite belief, practice, and spiritual purification into a single guide for living Islam.Al-Arba‘in fi Usul al-Din is the distilled essence of that project. It is organised into forty principles: foundations of belief, guidance on practice, dangers on the path, and the means of salvation. This is the text we'll be walking through together, slowly and practically, inshaAllah.This session served as an introduction to both Imam al-Ghazali and the book we'll be studying. We'll continue next week, before pausing for Ramadan, and then resume the journey together. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit groundeddaily.substack.com/subscribe

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What if death in scripture is not what you think it is? In this episode of The Hall of Mysteries, we explore how life, death, and resurrection are understood across the Qur'an, the Bible, and ancient wisdom traditions. Through the story of Abraham, prophetic visions, and key scriptural moments, the episode invites viewers to rethink what “death” truly means in the language of revelation. Drawing from multiple sacred texts and traditions, this discussion traces a hidden thread connecting exile, restoration, and divine calling—pointing toward a deeper understanding of resurrection that goes beyond the surface reading. This is an episode about meaning, calling, and the power behind divine speech—one that challenges common assumptions and opens the door to a far older and more mysterious view of life and return.

Adam Bursi's Traces of the Prophets: Relics and Sacred Spaces in Early Islam (Edinburg University Press, 2024) uses writings by early Muslims to map a history of material objects, relics, and tombs of prophetic figures as they were conceptualized in the 8th and 9th centuries. The book draws from various genres of writings, including biographies and hadith of the Prophet Muhammad and Qur'an commentaries and juristic compilations to capture the tensions and practices around tomb and relic veneration. Some of the discussion of Muslim relic veneration are polemical as they aim to establish some boundaries around similar pious practices amongst Jewish and Christian communities. In the process, we learn that there were indeed debates with regards to the post-mortem “traces” or “athar” of Muhammad's tomb, which then impacted how spaces associated with him were also perceived, as well as other prophetic figures like Ibrahim (Abraham) or Daniel. Such examples raise conceptual questions of absence and presence and Prophet Muhammad's capacity for intercession and obligatory versus non-obligatory rituals. In charting these early Muslim debates and narratives, Bursi masterfully captures the differing approaches Muslims had to holy bodies and sacred spaces. The book will be of interest to scholars who think about early Islamic history and also for scholars who work on contemporary Islamic material and shrine cultures. Shobhana Xavier is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Queen's University. More details about her research and scholarship may be found here and here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca. You can follow her on Twitter via @shobhanaxavier. 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

Adam Bursi's Traces of the Prophets: Relics and Sacred Spaces in Early Islam (Edinburg University Press, 2024) uses writings by early Muslims to map a history of material objects, relics, and tombs of prophetic figures as they were conceptualized in the 8th and 9th centuries. The book draws from various genres of writings, including biographies and hadith of the Prophet Muhammad and Qur'an commentaries and juristic compilations to capture the tensions and practices around tomb and relic veneration. Some of the discussion of Muslim relic veneration are polemical as they aim to establish some boundaries around similar pious practices amongst Jewish and Christian communities. In the process, we learn that there were indeed debates with regards to the post-mortem “traces” or “athar” of Muhammad's tomb, which then impacted how spaces associated with him were also perceived, as well as other prophetic figures like Ibrahim (Abraham) or Daniel. Such examples raise conceptual questions of absence and presence and Prophet Muhammad's capacity for intercession and obligatory versus non-obligatory rituals. In charting these early Muslim debates and narratives, Bursi masterfully captures the differing approaches Muslims had to holy bodies and sacred spaces. The book will be of interest to scholars who think about early Islamic history and also for scholars who work on contemporary Islamic material and shrine cultures. Shobhana Xavier is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Queen's University. More details about her research and scholarship may be found here and here. She may be reached at shobhana.xavier@queensu.ca. You can follow her on Twitter via @shobhanaxavier. 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

Faisal sits down with Hamza Tzortzis for one of those conversations that starts with "bro you lost weight?"… and ends up deep in ḥikmah, the algorithm, tadabbur, and why modern Muslims are quietly outsourcing their brains to AI. Hamza breaks down: why "1/3 food, 1/3 water, 1/3 air" is a limit, not a target how hunger can be reframed as your body repairing itself his "B + C + D" framework for living with intention (and keeping everything Allāh-centric) why short-form content can't be your whole dā'wah strategy how the algorithm reshapes your morals without you noticing why natural beauty and Qur'anic beauty are antidotes to ego + modernity why "scientific miracles in the Qur'an" can be a trap, and the more robust approach he built (and wrote a whole PhD on) what Sapience Institute is doing behind the scenes, and the launch of Sapience Academy to train 10,000 intellectual ambassadors by 2030 If you've ever felt like the internet is making everyone louder, harsher, and dumber… this one will recalibrate you.

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. The Council on American/Islamic Relations (CAIR) has just released a comprehensive how-to guide titled: "Unlocking Muslim Political Power: Toolkit on Promoting Muslim Civil Engagement in Local and State Governments." This program brings with it an important warning. In order to understand the urgency of the matter, one must recognize the history of the Council on American/Islamic Relations (CAIR). Usama delves into this as he explains the CAIR connection to Hamas, which clearly shows why claiming to be American and Muslim, as CAIR does, is contradictory. This is just part of why Usama believes that, "CAIR is a Muslim jihadi organization dressed in suits and ties." Become informed as Jim and Usama look into this how-to guide to see exactly what it is that Muslims are being instructed to do, not with the goal of assimilation, but rather infiltration, in order to radically change the political, governmental, educational and social/cultural landscape of America.