MCCGP Podcast

Friday February 9, 2024

Rajab 28, 1445

 

As a late Medinan chapter, Sura al-Hujurat offers us the keys to relating to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) as the axis of society and guides us how to live as a community. In this series we will explore the divine commands in this chapter and how they help us maintain a healthy society.

 

This Khutba speaks about Allah's stern warning to the believers against mocking, ridiculing and name-calling others.

Wednesday February 7, 2024

Rajab 26, 1445

 

This edition of Ask The Imam answers the following questions:

 

00:00 1. Is there a correct ‘Aqida to follow? (Ash’ari, Maturidi, or Athari)

 

13:42 2. Is one allowed to sell lottery tickets and have lottery machines in their store?

 

17:51 3. A personal divorce question.

 

21:42 4. Visualization while in prayer.

 

29:27 5. Can a Hanafi trim his beard in a way that is deemed permissible in the Shafi’i school?

 

35:20 6. To what extent can we consult online resources for Fatwas?

 

44:37 7. What is the meaning of the poem that mentions ‘Make wudu’ with water of the unseen’?

 

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Sunday February 4, 2024

Rajab 23, 1445

 

After introducing the Battle of Khaybar and the conditions that led to it, this episodes discusses the beginning of the battle and the challenges it presented for the Muslims, and looks at the first of the major fortresses that fell and the duels that ensued.

Friday February 2, 2024

Rajab 21, 1445

 

This episode looks at the two divine names of al-Muhaymin and al-'Aziz.

 

The slides for this class are available at http://tinyurl.com/99NamesOfAllah06

 

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Friday February 2, 2024

Rajab 21, 1445

 

As a late Medinan chapter, Sura al-Hujurat offers us the keys to relating to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) as the axis of society and guides us how to live as a community. In this series we will explore the divine commands in this chapter and how they help us maintain a healthy society.

 

This Khutba focuses on Allah's command to the believers regarding dealing with conflicts.

Sunday January 28, 2024

Rajab 16, 1445

 

After discussing the sorcery incident, this episode looks at a few excursions that took place and the causes and preparation for the pivotal Battle of Khaybar.

Wednesday Jan 24, 2024

Rajab 12, 1445

Friday January 26, 2024

Rajab 14, 1445

 

This episode looks at the two divine names of al-Salam and al-Mu'min.

 

The slides for this class are available at http://tinyurl.com/99NamesOfAllah5

 

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Friday January 26, 2024

Rajab 14, 1445

 

As a late Medinan chapter, Sura al-Hujurat offers us the keys to relating to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) as the axis of society and guides us how to live as a community. In this series we will explore the divine commands in this chapter and how they help us maintain a healthy society.

 

This Khutba focuses on Allah's command to the believers regarding verifying news when it reaches them.

Sunday January 21, 2024

Rajab 9, 1445

 

This episode looks at a few minor excursions and then examines the incident of sorcery, first examining the definition of magic, whether it is possible for the Prophets to be affected by magic (and if so, which types), and then looking at the classical understating of this incident in light of Islamic theology.