MCCGP Podcast

Ask The Imam: Praying before time, Voting for non-Muslim candidates, Hizb al-Tahrir

Wednesday October 4, 2023

Rabi al-Awwal 18, 1445

 

This edition of Ask The Imam answers the following questions:

 

00:00 1. Can one pray 'Asr fifteen minutes before the time arrives because they have to travel to work?

 

06:27 2. What is Hizb al-Tahrir, and what should I do if a family member is a part of it?

 

35:53 3. What is the ruling on voting in democratic elections for non-Muslim candidates?

 

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The Radiant Light (Prophet’s Seerah): Ep 92 Important Events of the Battle of Khandaq

Sunday October 1, 2023

Rabi al-Awwal 15, 1445

 

The third episode, covering the Battle of the Trench, discusses the nature of the skirmishes that took place, the heroism of Imam 'Ali, the killing of Sa'd b. Mu'adh, the Muslims missing the 'Asr prayer, and Quraysh's defeat and withdraw from the battle.

Fard ’Ayn Certificate Course: Ep 72 What is Worship, What is Shirk (Ascribing Partners in Divinity)?

Friday September 29, 2023

Rabi al-Awwal 13, 1445

 

The third episode of the final module in the Fard 'Ayn program, covering miscellaneous issues that are obligatory for Muslims to know, discusses the meaning of 'Ibada and the importance of knowing what worship is a shirk is, having a sound and accurate understanding as expressed by the classical scholars of Islam.

 

Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html

 

The slides and notes for this class are available at: https://tinyurl.com/4m8adxp4

 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/nd-9xbM1KA4

 

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Jumu’ah Khutba: What did you say about this man?’ Rabi’ al-Awwal Reflections

Friday September 29, 2023

Rabi al-Awwal 13, 1445

 

Now in the middle of the month of Rabi' al-Awwal we reflect on the person of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and the importance of truly knowing him and connecting with him and his timeless teachings.

The Radiant Light (Prophet’s Seerah): Ep 91 The Battle of Khandaq, Banu Qurayza breaks the treaty

Sunday September 24, 2023

Rabi al-Awwal 8, 1445

 

After introducing the causes that led to the Battle of the Trench, this episode discusses what happened when the Ahzab arrived at Medina, how the Muslims guarded the city, and how Banu Qurayza broke their treaty.

Fard ’Ayn Certificate Course: Ep 71 Beliefs, Statements, Actions that lead to loss of Faith/Islam

Friday September 22, 2023

Rabi al-Awwal 6, 1445

 

The second episode of the final module in the Fard 'Ayn program, covering miscellaneous issues that are obligatory for Muslims to know, discusses the critical issue of Mukaffirat, which are those beliefs, statements, and actions that will cause a person to lose their faith and leave Islam.

 

Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html

 

The slides and notes for this class are available at: https://tinyurl.com/23hx2n2u

 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/Z9wpVJdhy6M

 

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Jumu’ah Khutba: The Adab of Jumu’a

Friday September 22, 2023

Rabi al-Awwal 6, 1445

 

After discussing the importance of adab in general, we discuss the particular adab of attending the Friday khutba and prayer.

The Radiant Light (Prophet’s Seerah): Ep 90 Preparation for the Battle of Khandaq (Trench)

Sunday September 17, 2023

Rabi al-Awwal 1, 1445

 

This episode covers the beginnings of the Battle of Khandaq and explains what led up to it, how the Muslims prepared, and some of the sacrifices and miracles that took place before the idol-worshipers arrived.

Fard ’Ayn Certificate Course: Ep 70 Salvific Exclusivity (Islam is the only valid path of salvation)

Friday September 15, 2023

Safar 29, 1445

 

The first episode of the final module in the Fard 'Ayn program, covering miscellaneous issues that are obligatory for Muslims to know, discusses 'salvific exclusivity': the belief that Islam is the only valid path of salvation in the Hereafter and the only acceptable religion in the sight of Allah.

 

Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html

 

The slides and notes for this class are available at: https://tinyurl.com/bdfx4mey

 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/DDVEHAaVyco

 

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Jumu’ah Khutba: Learning Manners from the Angel Jibril

Friday September 15, 2023

Safar 29, 1445

 

We examine the lessons of adab (manners and etiquette) from the famous hadith of Jibril