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Nightly Ramadan Reflections 14: Glimpses Into the Garden May 29, 2018

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Islamic tradition emphasized the notions of mercy and compassion, yet in many circles, conversations about God and His prophet speak to punishment and justice. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz examines verses in Sura Yasin that preview the benefits of paradise and what we hope to attain during this blessed month.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 13: Conquering a Hurdle May 28, 2018

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Anger is amongst the greatest hurdles that man needs to overcome in spiritual progression to God. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz takes a look at some advices from the Prophet and his family in practicing patience and forbearance.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 12: Three Advices from the Prophet May 27, 2018

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The month of Ramadan is a month of introspection and reflection--but perhaps nothing more important to reflect upon than our own character. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz summarized three pieces of advices from the Prophet to Imam Ali in terms of how we can work toward improving our character.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 11: Ramadan, a Catalyst for Social Change May 26, 2018

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As much as the month of Ramadan is a month of worship and obedience in terms of ritual, its also important to take inspiration from its nights and days so we can be the change that this world so desperately needs.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 10: The Beloved of the Prophet (s) May 25, 2018

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The 10th of the blessed month of Ramadan commemorates the passing of the most beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad (s), Lady Khadija bin Khuwaylid. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz looks into the impact that Lady Khadija made in early Islamic history, and how we can utilize our example to make a lasting imprint on humanity.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 9: The Right of Fasting II May 24, 2018

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The Right of Fasting, Part II

The month of Ramadan is of course the month of fasting, but what does it mean to fast? What is the spiritual goal that we are hoping to attain during this blessed month? And most importantly, what can we do to really bear the fruit of these sanctified days?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 8: The Right of Fasting May 23, 2018

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Nightly Ramadan Reflections 7: Lessons from the Story of Noah May 22, 2018

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The Qur'an consists of unique anecdotes of a variety of different personalities. In this episode, we reflect on chapter 71 of the Holy Qur'an--a conversation had by Prophet Noah with God, and what he advised his community of God's mercy and compassion.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 6: Why Doesn't God Answer My Dua? May 21, 2018

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When supplicating to God, or making dua, we might ask with a great deal of sincerity and even fulfill all of the etiquettes and prerequisites mentioned in the previous episode. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz takes a look at a question that believers have struggled with for centuries- why doesn't God respond to me when I ask Him?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 5: The Etiquette of Dua May 20, 2018

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Supplication, or dua, is a fundamental rite in Islamic tradition and the month of Ramadan is certainly a prime time to make dua. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz briefly runs through some etiquettes of supplicating in the hope that we have our dua accepted by God.

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