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Asking the Prophet to Pray for Us - Ramadan Reflections 27 Apr 29, 2022

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We all commit sins – against ourselves, against others and against Allāh. What is the remedy to remove the effects of the sin and its potential punishment in this life or the next? Simply put it is to turn in repentance to Allāh. But, is repentance ONLY to go to Allāh and ask Him or has Allāh told us to go to His Final Prophet, Muḥammad, and implore him to ask Allāh on our behalf – taking him as an intercessor?

Episode 21 - Commentary of Surah Muhammad (47) - The Reality of the Life of the Transient World Apr 28, 2022

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Commentary of Verse 36

36. The present, worldly life is nothing but a play and a pastime. If you truly believe and have God-consciousness (taqwā), He will grant you your rewards, and will not ask of you your wealth.

Taking Part in the Friday Prayers (Salat al-Jumu'ah) - Ramadan Reflections 26 Apr 28, 2022

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One of the most important acts of worship is not only spoken about in the Quran, but there is an entire chapter named after it – Jumuah – the Friday Prayers. This prayer is unique in that it is an obligation to deliver TWO distinct sermons before the prayer. The form of the prayer also differs from the five daily prayers and so it is meant to be the focal-point for the Muslim community wherever they may be. How would it have been to sit and listen to the Prophet deliver the sermon and how would it have felt to pray this prayer behind him in his Masjid in Medina?

Episode 20 - Commentary of Surah Muhammad (47) - Outcome of Disobedience to Allah and Muslims having the Upper Hand Apr 27, 2022

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Commentary of Verses 34-35

34. Those who disbelieve and block people from Allāh’s way, and then die unbelievers, Allāh will never forgive them.

35. So when in warfare with the enemy do not be faint of heart and cry out for peace which will bring you humiliationwhen you have the upper hand. Always bear in mind that Allāh is with you, and He will never diminish the reward of your good deeds.

Praying for and Absolute Submission to the Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 25 Apr 27, 2022

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Allāh does not do “acts of worship”, however there is an instance in the Quran in which it seems that Allāh engages in an act which He orders His Angels to perform as well as those who believe – and that is evoking prayers of peace upon Prophet Muḥammad. In reality, when Allāh engages in this act, He is sending down mercy and peace; when He orders the Angels as well as the believers to do this act, He is telling them to make prayers for peace and mercy to be showered upon the Prophet – AND to submit to him unconditionally.

Our Teacher of the Quran and Wisdom - Ramadan Reflections 24 Apr 26, 2022

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Prophets of Allāh play multiple roles in society – they are not just messengers. Given that the Muslims had left Ethiopia and arrived in Medina, they needed to further develop their theology and one part of that is to know what role Prophet Muḥammad was playing in the religion. For this reason, Allāh gave the Muslims clear guidance as to what Prophets do – and he stated their difficult responsibility in multiple places within the Quran.

Episode 19 - Commentary of Surah Muhammad (47) - Absolute Obedience in Islam Apr 26, 2022

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Commentary of Verse 33 [Please note that there were some technical issues for the first few minutes of this talk, however these were resolved]

33: O you who believe! Obey God (in all His commandments) and obey the Messenger (in his execution of God’s commandments and in his own directives), and do not let your deeds go to waste.

Episode 18 - Commentary of Surah Muhammad (47) - Under Examination by Allah Apr 25, 2022

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Commentary of Verses 31 and 32

31. And We will most certainly try you so that We may mark out those among you who strive hard (in God’s cause with their persons and their wealth), and those who are steadfast (on His Path and patient through adversities), and try your accounts (of deeds).

32. Those who disbelieve and bar (people) from God’s way, and defy the Messenger after (God’s) guidance has become clear to them – they will never be able to harm (the cause of) God, and He will cause their deeds to go to waste.

The Prophet Listens to the Women of the Community - Ramadan Reflections 23 Apr 25, 2022

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As the first contingent of Muslims that had left Mecca and settled in Ethiopia were able to move to Medina, one of the first things that the women of the community began to ask was if anything of the Quran had been revealed specifically addressing women. Being away for so many years, they were genuinely wondering how far had Islam progressed and what had been revealed to the Prophet. When the women found that nothing “specific” addressed them, Asma binte Umays came to the Prophet and discussed this with him and the answer which Allāh provided to her is preserved in the Quran.

His Relationship with the People of the Book - Ramadan Reflections 22 Apr 24, 2022

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Islam looks at the previous Prophets and their messages as being ONE message from the ONE God. Thus, groups such as the Jewish community, Christian community and to an extent others like the Sabians and Zoroastrians were considered as “People of the Book” – having been given messages from Allāh. Whereas they were original messages from Allāh, however, with the coming of the Quran and Prophet Muḥammad, their teachings ceased to be relevant and they were expected to “convert” to the new faith.

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