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n a remote corner of Turkey, a unique geological formation, unearthed on September 11, 1959, by Turkish Army Captain Ilhan Durupinar, is raising eyebrows and piquing the interest of biblical scholars and geologists alike. This boat-shaped geological curiosity, commonly referred to as the Durupinar formation, is considered by some to be the final resting place of Noah's Ark.The narrative of Noah's Ark is deeply ingrained in the religious texts of both Christianity and Islam, with references found in Genesis 8:4 of the Bible and Surah 11:44 of the Qur'an. In both texts, the story recounts a great deluge, a boat, and a landing in a mountainous region. Locals in the nearby village point to the Durupinar site, which they call Al-Judi, as a possible landing point of the ark.Ed Opperman talks to Andrew Jones about the discovery which, if true, will rewrite history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

In a remote corner of Turkey, a unique geological formation, unearthed on September 11, 1959, by Turkish Army Captain Ilhan Durupinar, is raising eyebrows and piquing the interest of biblical scholars and geologists alike. This boat-shaped geological curiosity, commonly referred to as the Durupinar formation, is considered by some to be the final resting place of Noah's Ark.The narrative of Noah's Ark is deeply ingrained in the religious texts of both Christianity and Islam, with references found in Genesis 8:4 of the Bible and Surah 11:44 of the Qur'an. In both texts, the story recounts a great deluge, a boat, and a landing in a mountainous region. Locals in the nearby village point to the Durupinar site, which they call Al-Judi, as a possible landing point of the ark.Ed Opperman talks to Andrew Jones about the discovery which, if true, will rewrite history.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

News: Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather| Sports Topic I: Lessons from Surah Az-Zukhruf of The Holy Qur'an, A Chapter on The Ornaments of Gold Topic II: US Travel Ban Takes Effect Amid LA Protests Against Immigration Crackdown Presenter(s): Jalees Ahmad, Firhad Ahmad & Daniyal Ahmad Guest(s): Imam Abdul Hameed Sawiri Imam Mutaraf Imam Zafir Mahmood Aliya Yousufi Hanif Bipau Researcher(s): Hania Ijaz, Manahal Awan, Nuzhat Rehman & Azka Tabassum Producer(s): Sabika Ahsan, Maryam Javaid & Dania Nasir

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Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.Welcome back to BeQuranic. Today is Tuesday, and that means it's time for Tajweed Tuesdays.This week, we'll be reading our Ayat of the Week — Surah al-Waqi‘ah, verses 75 to 82 — and then we'll dissect some of the tajweed rules inside these verses.We're coming close to the end of Surah al-Waqi‘ah, and that also means the end of this term, inshaAllah. So let's really focus and try to master the tajweed in these final ayat.Let's get reading… Remember, the aim is not just to memorise the rules, but to read fluently with correct tajweed. Start slowly, break down each ayah, apply the rule, and repeat until your reading is smooth and confident.Jazakum Allahu khayran for tuning in to Tajweed Tuesdays.See you on Thursday, inshaAllah, for our Tafsir session. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

Para no 3, Surah al e imran Rukoo #5 Ayat #42-54(0:00) Intro(0:10) Surah Aal-e-Imran Ruku #5 Lafzi Tarjuma(16:01) Hazrat Maryam (AS) ki fazilat(18:45) Ruku karne walon ke sath ruku karne ka matlab?(21:04) “Ilhaam” aur nabuwwat ki wahi mein farq(23:45) Nabi ﷺ ke sachay hone ki daleel(25:23) Maryam (AS) ko Esa (AS) ki khushkhabri(27:01) Birth se pehle naam “Esa”? Esa (AS) ka laqab “Maseeh”?(28:48) Esa (AS) ke aqwal aur Al-Kitab ka ilm(30:54) Udher umr mein kalam ka mojeza(32:08) Hayat-e-Esa (AS) ka aqeeda(33:06) Hazrat Esa (AS) ki dawat(34:34) Zabardast mojezat-e-Esa (AS)(37:06) Halal o haram karna Allah ka kaam (Nisbat-e-Majazi kya hoti hai?) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News: Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather| Sports Topic I: Surah Ash-Shura : Trials, Trust and Patience in Allah Topic II: International Widows day: Importance Islam puts on caring for widows Presenter(s): Mubariz Amini & Firhaad Ahmad Guest(s): Imam Usman mannan Imam Bilal Ahmad Qamar Vicky Anning Researcher(s): Arwa Roheen, Arriba Chowdhry, Anoosha Nasir, Muskaan Ahmad Producer(s): Areebah Ijaz, Isha Ahmad & Dania Nasir

Rahasia Besar di Balik Surah Al-Fatihah adalah bagian dari ceramah agama dan kajian Islam ilmiah dengan pembahasan Kitab Al-Fawaid. Pembahasan ini disampaikan oleh Ustadz Abdullah Taslim, M.A. pada Kamis, 23 Dzulhijjah 1446 H / 19 Juni 2025 M. Kajian Islam Tentang Rahasia Besar di Balik Surah Al-Fatihah Surah Al-Fatihah merupakan surah yang paling agung di dalam Al-Qur’an. Bahkan jika dibandingkan dengan […] Tulisan Rahasia Besar di Balik Surah Al-Fatihah ditampilkan di Radio Rodja 756 AM.

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Islam Is The Sunnah and The Sunnah Is Islam: One Is Not Established Except With The Other - Shaykh Abu Khadeejah • Virtues of Imām al-Barbahārī and his foundational book Sharḥ al-Sunnah • Emphasis on adhering to Islām and the Sunnah, with a warning against altering the religion — whether by adding to it or taking away from it • Reminder of the importance of unity and recognising Allāh's favour: “And remember Allāh's Favour on you—for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together…” (Surah Āl-ʿImrān 3:103) • The importance of following the Sunnah and not attaching oneself to individuals or scholars, regardless of their status — except the Prophet ﷺ • The understanding of the companions of Allāh's Messenger ﷺ is the only understanding that carries weight and authority in the religion • Ibn Masʿūd (radiyallāhu ʿanhu) said: Follow the Āthār and do not innovate, for indeed you have been sufficed.” • The famous narration of Muḥammad Ibn Sīrīn: They never used to ask about the chain of narration. But when the fitnah occurred, we started to ask: ‘Name us your men.'” A foundational principle highlighting the importance of verifying sources, especially in times of trial and confusion • How the companions resolved disputes — by referring back to the Qur'ān and Sunnah, as stated in the verse: “And if you differ in anything among yourselves, refer it to Allāh and His Messenger, if you believe in Allāh and the Last Day.” (Surah al-Nisā' 4:59 ) • The advice of the Prophet ﷺ regarding times of confusion: To return affairs back to the beginning — to the era and understanding of the companions of the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bequranic.substack.comWelcome back to BeQuranic — where we don't just read the Qur'an, we try to live it.Today is Tafsir Thursday, and we're catching up on the second half of Surah al-Waqi‘ah — from verse 58 to 74. These verses shift from describing people of the Hereafter to presenting a powerful series of reminders from nature.The tone changes. Now Allah is asking us — ref…

Welcome back to BeQuranic!Today is Tajweed Tuesday, and that means it's time to dive into the recitation and rules of the Qur'an — not in a complicated, academic way, but in a practical way that helps us all recite with confidence, clarity, and fluency.This week's Ayat of the Week comes from Surah al-Waqi‘ah, verses 68 to 74. It's a shorter passage than usual, which means we can take our time and really focus on perfecting our Tajweed.Practice Tips* First, slow down and get your articulation correct.* Then repeat until you're smooth and fluent.* Read with intention, not just mechanically. This is Qur'an — the speech of Allah. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit bequranic.substack.comThis week on Tafseer Thursday, we explored a powerful and sobering section of Surah al-Waqi‘ah — verses 41 to 56 — where Allah describes the fate of Ashab al-Shimal, the people of the left. These are the individuals who will receive their records in their left hands on the Day of Judgment — a sign of loss, disgrace, and eternal regret.Allah asks with a …

The Honest Broker's Humanities Course shifts to the Middle East and Persia, exploring the Quran (circa 800 A.D.) and the 13th-century poet Rumi, before returning to Rome next week. The reading, kept under 250 pages, includes 14 of the Quran's 114 surahs (1-5, 12, 17, 18, 32, 36, 55, 67, 103, 112) and self-selected Rumi poems. New to both texts, I approached them with curiosity, trusting the curator's selection after prior Bible readings, but found the experience underwhelming.The Quran portrays Allah as focused on division between believers and unbelievers, with frequent mentions of hell for those lacking faith. Submission to Allah's will is paramount, and praying toward Mecca symbolizes spiritual alignment and community unity. The text excludes Jews from Abraham's promise if they do wrong, though some verses suggest salvation for believers, possibly including Jews and Christians. Jesus is depicted as a prophet, not divine, contrasting Christian beliefs. Allah seems to emphasize punishing unbelievers, with hell referenced often, and fasting is highlighted as a path to righteousness, noted during Ramadan.Familiar Biblical stories—Cain and Abel, Joseph, Moses—appear but differ from their older Genesis versions. Joseph, for example, is nearly perfect in the Quran, unlike the flawed figure in the Bible. The origins of these variations remain unclear after online research. Some Quranic verses, like “God does not burden any soul beyond its capacity” (Surah 2:286), contrast with Christian teachings, such as Galatians 6:2's call to “bear one another's burdens.”Rumi's poetry feels modern and dreamlike but elusive compared to upcoming Roman poets. Plans are in place to revisit Rumi when studying Dante, a contemporary. The Quran was read on a Kindle (Clear Quran translation), which hindered the experience due to reliance on spatial memory for physical books, making note-taking and recall difficult. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan's music and Islamic architecture were briefly explored but felt overwhelming. Next week's reading covers Virgil's Aeneid (Books 1 and 2), Ovid's Metamorphoses (Book 1), and selections from Horace, Catullus, and Sulpicia in Davenport's Portable Roman Reader, with Verdi and Puccini arias and cave art.LINKSTed Gioia/The Honest Broker's 12-Month Immersive Humanities Course (paywalled!)My Amazon Book List (NOT an affiliate link)Rumi's PoemsCONNECTTo read more of my writing, visit my Substack - https://www.cheryldrury.substack.com.Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cldrury/ LISTENSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5GpySInw1e8IqNQvXow7Lv?si=9ebd5508daa245bdApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crack-the-book/id1749793321 Captivate - https://crackthebook.captivate.fm

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh!Welcome back to BeQuranic. Today is Tuesday, which means it's time for Tajweed Tuesday!We'll start by reading our ayat of the week, then we'll break them down together and go through some of the Tajweed rules hidden within. This week, we're looking at Ayahs 57 to 67 from Surah al-Waqi‘ah.Let's begin with isti‘aadhah:أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيْطَانِ الرَّجِيمِNow let's dive into the Tajweed breakdown:نَحْنُ خَلَقْنَاكُمْNotice the qalqalah on the letter qāf in khalaqnā. That bouncing sound is key. Don't read it flat—bounce it slightly: khalaqā, not khalak.خَلَقْنَاكُمْ فَلَوْلَا تُصَدِّقُونَThe mīm sākin in khalaqnākum is followed by a fā, which is not from the gunnah letters (mīm or bā). So this is iẓhār shafawī—read it clearly without nasalisation.أَفَرَأَيْتُمْ مَا تُمْنُونَIn tum, the mīm is followed by a mīm—so this is idghām mithlayn (or mutamāthilayn), meaning a full merge with gunnah (nasal sound). Stretch it for two counts.In tumnoon, the mīm is followed by a nūn. Since nūn is not one of the special mīm rules (mīm or bā), you treat this as iẓhār shafawī again—read it cleanly.أَأَنْتُمْ تَخْلُقُونَهُ أَمْ نَحْنُ الْخَالِقُونَTake care with the double hamzah in a'antum. Don't rush it. Open your mouth clearly: a-a.And again, when reading heavy letters like khā and ṣād, open your jaw. Don't round your lips. It's khā, not khō. The heaviness comes from the back of the tongue, not the lips.أَفَرَأَيْتُمْ مَا تَحْرُثُونَWe see the same rules here. The mīm sākin in tum is followed by a non-gunnah letter, so it's iẓhār again.Also, look out for any madd letters with a wave (~) on top—that means a long madd of four counts.لَوْ نَشَاءُ لَجَعَلْنَاهُ حُطَامًاIn nashā'u, the madd sign indicates a long madd of four counts.وَلَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمُ النَّشْأَةَ الْأُولَىIf you ever see a hamzah followed by an alif, wāw, or yā', that's called madd badal. For example:* آمَنَا (āmanā): hamzah + alif* إِيمَانًا (īmān): hamzah + yā'* الْأُولَى (ūlā): hamzah + wāwEven though these technically aren't madd ṭabī‘ī, in the riwāyah of Ḥafṣ (which most of the world follows), we read them with two counts—just like madd ṭabī‘ī.وَلَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمُ النَّشْأَةَ الْأُولَىPay attention to:* The mīm mushaddadah in ʿalimtumunna. That shaddah means wājib al-ghunnah—a strong nasalisation for two counts.That's a quick overview of the Tajweed gems from this week's ayat. Now that we've broken them down, I want you to go back and recite them again—slowly and deliberately.Break long ayahs into smaller parts. Master each part, smoothen it out, then combine. Take your time. If you make a mistake, pause, go back, fix it—then move forward with confidence.Let's read it again together, slowly and carefully. Then you can practise on your own.نَحْنُ خَلَقْنَاكُمْ فَلَوْلَا تُصَدِّقُونَأَفَرَأَيْتُمْ مَا تُمْنُونَأَأَنْتُمْ تَخْلُقُونَهُ أَمْ نَحْنُ الْخَالِقُونَنَحْنُ قَدَّرْنَا بَيْنَكُمُ الْمَوْتَ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَسْبُوقِينَعَلَىٰ أَنْ نُبَدِّلَ أَمْثَالَكُمْ وَنُنْشِئَكُمْ فِي مَا لَا تَعْلَمُونَوَلَقَدْ عَلِمْتُمُ النَّشْأَةَ الْأُولَىٰ فَلَوْلَا تَذَكَّرُونَأَفَرَأَيْتُمْ مَا تَحْرُثُونَأَأَنْتُمْ تَزْرَعُونَهُ أَمْ نَحْنُ الزَّارِعُونَلَوْ نَشَاءُ لَجَعَلْنَاهُ حُطَامًا فَظَلْتُمْ تَفَكَّهُونَإِنَّا لَمُغْرَمُونَبَلْ نَحْنُ مَحْرُومُونَṢadaqallāhul ‘Aẓīm.For Qaswa students:I know we had Eid break over the weekend and missed Madrasah on Saturday, but our Qur'an journey doesn't pause. We don't take breaks from learning the words of Allah.So make sure to practise these ayat, smoothen your recitation, and get ready for Tafsir Thursday—and of course, Madrasah on Saturday. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to Road to Hajj, a simple overview of the Hajj rituals and a light reflection on the meanings behind them. This isn't meant to be a comprehensive fiqh guide — just an easy companion for those wanting to connect deeper with the journey.Today is the 11th of Dhul Hijjah. The hujjaj are now spending most of the night — if not all of it — back in Mina, the city of tents. It's sunnah to stay the whole night, but wajib to remain for at least half of it.Now Mina isn't a place of intense rituals. There's no specific dhikr or du‘a you're required to do. The main challenge here, honestly, is managing basic needs — especially toilets. You've got limited facilities and a massive number of people.BeQuranic is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.But what should we be doing in Mina?Allah tells us in the Qur'an:فَإِذَا قَضَيْتُمْ مَنَاسِكَكُمْ فَاذْكُرُوا ٱللَّهَ كَذِكْرِكُمْ آبَاءَكُمْ أَوْ أَشَدَّ ذِكْرًا“When you have completed your rites, remember Allah as you used to remember your forefathers — or with even greater remembrance.” [Surah al-Baqarah, 2:200]The Arabs in Jahiliyyah used to sit around their tents in Mina talking about how great their ancestors were — telling tales of glory and lineage. Allah says: that's not the point. Don't just talk about the greatness of those who came before. Remember Allah instead.We see this same thing today in our Ummah. “Oh, we had amazing scholars in the past… Muslim scientists… Al-Khawarizmi, Ibn Sina, so on…” That's wonderful — but what are we doing now?So while in Mina, do dhikr. Be in remembrance. Don't just glorify the past — contribute to the present.From the 11th, 12th, and optionally the 13th of Dhul Hijjah, the hujjaj will be doing the stoning at the Jamarat. On the 10th, they only stoned the largest one — Jamrat al-‘Aqabah. But on the 11th and 12th, they now go to all three: the small, middle, and large pillars.BeQuranic is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.What's the story behind this?It goes back to Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام.On the 10th of Dhul Hijjah, when he was on his way to fulfil the dream and sacrifice his son Ismail, Shaytan tried to intervene. At three different points, Shaytan appeared to him, whispering doubts:“You've done enough. You've sacrificed so much. You built the Kaaba. You passed all your tests. Why are you doing this? Why would Allah ask this of you?”At each of those three points, Ibrahim picked up seven small stones, threw them in the direction of Shaytan and said:Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar.And he moved on.Three times — three locations. That's why we have three Jamarat.This wasn't just symbolic. There's a deeper lesson here:When Shaytan comes to you with doubt, with temptation — don't just pray. Move.Ibrahim didn't stay in place. He changed location. He physically moved away from the source of temptation.And we are taught the same thing in our tradition. If you find yourself in a place that leads you to sin, change your place. Remove yourself from toxic environments, from harmful friends, from dangerous routines.The Prophet ﷺ said:المرءُ على دِينِ خَليلِهِ، فليَنظُرْ أحدُكم مَن يُخالِلُ“A person is upon the religion of his close companion, so be mindful who you befriend.” [Tirmidhi]Even in spiritual matters — like nightmares — the Prophet ﷺ told us: if you wake up terrified, don't just make du‘a. Turn to your left, blow lightly three times, and change your sleeping position. Don't stay in the same spot.Again — you're taught to move.So this action of stoning the Jamarat teaches us two powerful lessons:* Shaytan won't stop after the first try.He'll come back, again and again, with new angles and new whispers.* If you persist in dhikr and take real action, he'll eventually stop.The whispering of that particular sin will fade — as long as you remain steadfast.Be aware of your surroundings. Be conscious of your mental state. If you know you fall into sin when you're alone, change that habit. Call a friend. Go to the masjid. Be around better people. You're not expected to win against Shaytan on sheer willpower alone. He's had millennia of practice.Ibrahim taught us that — when Shaytan whispers, you say Allahu Akbar, and then… you move.May Allah protect us from the whispers of Shaytan, and guide us to environments and companions that bring us closer to Him.Ameen.Thanks for reading BeQuranic! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome back to Road to Hajj.This isn't a comprehensive Hajj guide — just a simple, day-by-day overview of what the hujjaj do, with some reflections on its deeper meaning.Today is the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah — Yawm an-Nahr — the Day of Sacrifice. This is the peak of the Hajj journey.To understand this day, we look at the story of Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام, starting from the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, Yawm at-Tarwiyah — the day of pondering. That's when he began to reflect deeply on a troubling dream: that he was slaughtering his son.By the 9th, Yawm ‘Arafah, the meaning became clear to him. He shared the dream with his son, Prophet Ismail عليه السلام, asking what he thought.And Ismail replied:يَا أَبَتِ افْعَلْ مَا تُؤْمَرُ ۖ سَتَجِدُنِي إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ مِنَ الصَّابِرِينَ“O my dear father, do as you're commanded. You'll find me, inshaAllah, from among the patient.” [Surah as-Saffat, 37:102]So now we arrive at the 10th — the day they went out to fulfil the dream. But Prophet Ismail asked: let's do this further away from home, in Mina. He didn't want his mother, Hajar, to hear any cries or pain.So they walked together — about five kilometres — from Makkah to Mina.And when the moment came… when Ibrahim was ready to place his son's head on the rock, when both father and son surrendered completely to Allah — Allah called out:قَدْ صَدَّقْتَ الرُّؤْيَا“You have fulfilled the vision.” [Surah as-Saffat, 37:105]Allah stopped the sacrifice. He didn't require it. He never did.Because Islam isn't a religion that demands suffering to please God.Prophet Ibrahim lived in a time when it was common across cultures and religions to sacrifice lives to appease the gods. Blood offerings were the norm. But this — this was something different.Allah was teaching a lesson — not just to Ibrahim, but to all of humanity.He doesn't want your pain. He wants your heart.Even though Ibrahim was willing to go through with it — and Ismail was ready to be sacrificed — Allah intervened. He replaced the son with a ram.And Allah says in the Qur'an:لَن يَنَالَ ٱللَّهَ لُحُومُهَا وَلَا دِمَاؤُهَا وَلَٰكِن يَنَالُهُ ٱلتَّقْوَىٰ مِنكُمْ“It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but what reaches Him is your taqwa.” [Surah al-Hajj, 22:37]That's what Allah wants — your sincerity, your consciousness of Him. Not the meat. Not the blood. Not the spectacle.So what does this teach us?Islam isn't about suffering. It's not a religion that glorifies pain. It doesn't ask you to harm yourself to prove your devotion. It's not a masochistic faith.Yes, life includes hardship. Yes, we're tested — sometimes with ease, sometimes with pain. But it's not the pain that earns us reward. It's how we respond.Are we grateful in times of ease? Are we patient in times of trial?And more importantly — do we strive to improve our condition?Islam doesn't teach us to glorify suffering. It teaches us to alleviate it — in ourselves, and in others.If you're tested with wealth, you're expected to use it to help those in need.If you're tested with poverty, you're encouraged to work, strive, and lift yourself and your community.And that's why many acts of worship in Islam are built around economic responsibility.Take zakat — you can only give it if you've saved and earned beyond a certain threshold.Or Hajj — it's only fard on those who are financially and physically able, and who can leave enough behind for their families.Islam encourages productivity. It sees wealth as a tool for good — not something to be ashamed of.As the Prophet ﷺ said to ‘Amr ibn al-‘Ās:نِعْمَ الْمَالُ الصَّالِحُ لِلرَّجُلِ الصَّالِحِ“How excellent is good wealth in the hands of a righteous man.” [Musnad Ahmad]So today, as we remember the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim and Ismail, we reflect not just on obedience — but on the mercy of Allah.Even when both father and son were ready for the ultimate sacrifice, Allah said: That's enough. I wanted your heart, not your hurt.Imagine that moment. For a father, it's easier to suffer himself than to see his child in pain. For a child, especially one so young, nothing matters more than his own life — yet Ismail was willing to give it up for Allah.That's the essence of devotion.But Allah said no. He honoured them, preserved their story, and replaced the act with one that the ummah continues today — the udḥiyah.So when we celebrate Eid al-Adha, we're not just barbecuing meat. We're remembering a powerful lesson: that true devotion lies in taqwa, not torment.That is Yawm an-Nahr — the Day of Sacrifice.May Allah accept our qurban, our efforts, and our devotion.Wassalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

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Mike Massey (00:00)Jesus is dead. Wait, what? All right. This is what the majority of the world believes. What do you believe? What do you think? Did he rise from the dead? Because if you don't believe he rose from the dead, then you don't believe he's God. Only God could come to earth in the form of a human and die and pay the price for our sins. He's the only one qualified.There are so many people who say, yeah, he's dead. He was a good teacher, a good moral teacher, but he's gone. No, no, no. Right. Even the Muslims, you can look in the Surah and they believe that Jesus did not die, but went to heaven. We'll later come back and then die at that point in time. But Jesus is not dead. We're going to get into that in Hebrews chapter 13, verse 20. And just a second talking about God, father raising him from the dead. But right now we're going to start with chapter 13 verse18 let's go pray for us for we are confident that we have a good conscience and all things desiring to live honorably. Pray for us. Do you understand how powerful prayer is? It is so wonderful when someone says to me and to you, I will pray for you. Let me pray for you right now. Let's not underestimate or undermine prayer. is powerful means of communication. It's a powerful form of bonding to people that we're not even with at that moment.Because when you pray for someone, you have a heart for them. So don't forget to pray, pray for people and pray for them right there on the spot. Don't just say you're in my thoughts and prayers, right? No, no, no. And don't just say, I'll pray for you. Say, I'll pray for you. You know what? Let me pray for you right here, right now in the middle of this mall, in the middle of the store, in the middle of the street, in the middle of the office, wherever it is, do it right then, right there. It's one of the most powerful things you'll ever do in your life. promise. How do I know this? Because I learned it.and I continue to do it and I love doing it. It's one of the most powerful parts of every day that I have. It says, pray for us for we are confident that we have a good conscience and all things desiring to live honorably. We should live honorably. We should want people to look at our lives, our deeds and our words and see Jesus. We are the hands and feet of Jesus. And if we do that, then we can live with a good conscience knowing that God's going toHelp us. He is going to forgive us. In fact, he already forgave us. This is one of the big points. So many people think when I die, uh-oh, Jesus is going to shake his face. He's going to point his finger at me and say, look what you did. You hypocrite. No, that's not how it works. The moment you accepted Jesus as your Lord and savior, right then you were forgiven past, present, future sense. His arms are spread wide on the cross, East and West. And he is essentially saying,I forgive you as far as the East is from the West. He holds nothing against those who have accepted him as their Lord and your Lord and savior. And verse 19, we're told, but I especially urge you to do this, that I may be restored to you the sooner this restoration, we should continually be seeking to love other people in the name of Jesus, to be in community with those around us.to love on non-believers as well because they're watching us. We may be the only Bible that they read. We want our actions, our attitudes, our deeds, our words to reflect Jesus, not for our salvation, because you were justified the moment you accepted Jesus as your Lord and Savior. But the rest of your life, you get to live with that peace and that joy, knowing that the devil and his demons are gonna try to knock you down all the time and get you off your rocker. Happened to me yesterday, very tough day. The earlier start today.

Welcome back to Road to Hajj — a simplified walk-through of what the hujjaj do each day of the Hajj journey.Now is Maghrib of the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah.In the day, the hujjaj spent the most important day of the year — the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah — at ‘Arafah. From Dhuhr to Maghrib, they stood in du‘a during wuqūf, the core act of Hajj. It's the day when most du‘as are answered and the most people are forgiven in the whole year.BeQuranic is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.From Dhuhr to ‘Asr, many hujjaj make du‘a in their tents, and then as the sun softens, they come out and continue under the open sky. As Maghrib arrives, the emotional energy intensifies — the tears, the hands raised, the hearts laid bare.After sunset, they begin making their way to Muzdalifah. This journey — part of the wājib acts of Hajj — is done slowly and calmly. The Prophet ﷺ walked this path, holding the reins of his camel, al-Qaswa, making sure it moved gently.When they reach Muzdalifah, there's no specific ritual beyond remembrance — dhikr, istighfār. Allah says in the Qur'an:ثُمَّ أَفِيضُوا مِنْ حَيْثُ أَفَاضَ النَّاسُ وَاسْتَغْفِرُوا اللَّهَ“Then depart from where the people depart and ask Allah for forgiveness…” [Al-Baqarah 2:199]So the hujjaj arrive, pray Maghrib and ‘Isha combined and shortened (Jam‘ wa Qaṣr), and then they rest. Not in tents or hotels — just on the bare earth, under the stars.It's what I call a five billion star experience.BeQuranic is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Sleeping under the sky in Muzdalifah is powerful. You look up and see constellations with no city lights to drown them out. It's humbling. It strips you of your comforts, your titles, your privilege. Everyone sleeps on the same ground. No one steps aside for you. If someone needs to walk past, they walk over you. It's raw. It's real. It's levelling.And it reminds you of Yawm al-Qiyāmah. When we rise from our graves, there will be no resumes, no status, no CVs — just us and our deeds.But there's something deeper about these stars. Allah swears by them in Surah al-Wāqi‘ah:فَلَا أُقْسِمُ بِمَوَاقِعِ النُّجُومِ، وَإِنَّهُ لَقَسَمٌ لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ عَظِيمٌ، إِنَّهُ لَقُرْآنٌ كَرِيمٌ“But nay, I swear by the setting of the stars — and indeed, it is a great oath if you only knew — that this is indeed a noble Qur'an.” [Al-Waqi‘ah 56:75–77]Why does Allah link the stars to the Qur'an?Think about it. If you don't know anything about stars, they're just beautiful lights in the sky — awe-inspiring, but directionless. But if you study them, they become a map. The Southern Cross, Orion's Belt — suddenly, you know which way is north, south, east, west.Similarly, the Qur'an. If you just listen, it's beautiful — the rhythm, the words, the recitation. But if you dig deeper, if you study it, reflect on it, it becomes a guide.At first glance, it might feel like a beautiful mess — one moment you're reading about the muttaqīn, the next about the disbelievers, then suddenly it jumps to stories of Prophet Adam, Bani Isra'il, then to Ibrahim.It's not structured like a typical book. But when you peel back the layers, you start seeing the divine cohesion. The structure. The flow. And how each story, each verse, is placed exactly where it needs to be.So the stars and the Qur'an — both are majestic, both guide. But only if we take the time to look deeper.Muzdalifah is that reminder.It tells us: slow down. Strip away the noise. Reconnect with the basics. Sleep under the stars. Reflect. Ask yourself: Who am I without all the labels? What matters when I'm lying on this ground beneath the sky?That's the essence of Hajj — a return to humility. To truth. To submission.So that's Muzdalifah — not glamorous, but glorious.We'll rest here until Fajr. After that, we'll make our way to Mina for the next major part of Hajj — the Jamrah.InshaAllah, we'll talk about that tomorrow.Thanks for reading BeQuranic! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

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Khutbah at Iqro' Centre Jumuah PrayerToday happens to be the fifth Friday of the month — normally a week off from delivering the khutbah. But when I dropped by Iqro' Centre this afternoon aand the imam, a dear friend of mine, saw me in the prayer hall, he asked if I could give the sermon. And honestly, how could I say no?So here it is: lessons from the life of Prophet Ibrahim, drawn from verses 124 to 129 of Surah al-Baqarah. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bequranic.substack.com/subscribe

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Has reading an ayah in the Quran ever stopped you dead in your tracks as if it were talking directly to you? In the first episode of season 3, Imam Magid and Dalia Mogahed are joined by Hajj Hisham Mahmoud* to discuss the opening of Surat Taha and the heart it transformed from enemy to intimate companion and eventually Commander of the Faithful in eight short verses. S3:E1: The Surah that Melted Omar's Heart (Taha 20: 1-2)You will learn:

When was the last time your heart truly trembled at Allah's Words? Surah Al-Hadeed calls out to every heart that has been numbed by the distractions of the Dunya, burdened by delays in repentance, deceived by wealth and status, and distant from Allah without even realising it. In this deep Tafseer, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan shows you: - How the Dunya fools you with beauty — before it crumbles in your hands. - Why real strength is not what you own, but how close you are to Allah. - What happens to those who delay softening their hearts — until nothing softens them anymore. - How Allah's knowledge, Qadar, and mercy change how you see every test and loss. - Why some people will walk with light on the Day of Judgment… while others are left behind in darkness. If you've found yourself delaying repentance, stuck in routine, chasing more but feeling less, this Surah is your call to wake up, before it's too late. No motivational speech. No false promises. Just the truth Allah revealed — to shake your heart back to life. 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 #iman #islamicknowledge #islamiclectures

You stand before Allah with it in every prayer - but have you truly reflected on its meaning? What's the difference between Hamd and Shukr - and why does Allah begin with one and not the other? What's the hidden link between your Iman and the way you ask for help? What are the two types of guidance mentioned - and which one only Allah can give? Why does the Surah end with a warning? Who exactly are those who earned Allah's anger - and why? What path are we really asking to be guided to? You'll see how this Surah isn't just the opener of the Qur'an - it's a blueprint for your entire Deen. You recite it daily. Now discover what you've been asking for all along. 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 #seekingknowledge #surahalfatihah

Before Al-Fatiha is recited, two phrases shape how we approach the Qur'an: seeking refuge and the Basmalah. In this in-depth tafsir (exegesis) of Surah Al-Fatiha, Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan unpacks their meanings, rulings, and relevance—alongside insights into shirk, repentance, ijmāʿ, precise language, and the interpretive methods of the early scholars. An illuminating introduction to the Quran's greatest Surah, anchored in clear context, authentic narrations, and the foundational teachings of the Salaf. 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 #seekingknowledge #surahalfatihah