MCCGP Podcast

Salutations of the Prophetic Portrait Ep2

Wednesday May 24, 2023

Zul Qa'dah 4, 1444

 

Continuing the discussion of the introduction to the book by Shaykh Muhammad Sadiq Alawi on the person of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace).

Salutations of the Prophetic Portrait Ep1

Wednesday May 10, 2023

Shawwal 20, 1444

 

The introduction to the book by Shaykh Muhammad Sadiq Alawi on the person of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace).

The Radiant Light (Prophet’s Seerah): Ep 75 Prelude to the Battle of Uhud and Prophet’s Dream

Sunday May 21, 2023

Zul Qa'dah 1, 1444

 

In the prelude to the Battle of Uhud, this episode explores Quraysh's alliances for revenge, their preparations, the Prophet's dream concerning the battle, and the plot to assassinate Sayyiduna Hamza.

Fard ’Ayn Certificate Course: Ep 56 Prohibitions of The Tongue: Lying and its various forms

Friday May 19, 2023

Shawwal 29, 1444

 

The third session of Module 9.3 covering the prohibitions of the tongue examines a number of offenses, in particular lying in its various forms.

 

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The slides and notes for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/43j06ad

 

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Jumu’ah Khutba: Salama (Integrity) Escaping the pitfalls of outward piety but inward corruption

Friday May 19, 2023

Shawwal 29, 1444

 

The Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) warned us of the phenomenon of outward piety and inward corruption, of being "religious" in public but oppressive in private.

 

What is integrity and how do we escape the pitfalls of being one way in public and another way in private, particularly with our families?

Ask The Imam: Changing Madhab, Celebrating Birthdays, Purification with Water, Fasting of Shawwal

Wednesday May 3, 2023

Shawwal 13, 1444

 

This edition of Ask The Imam answers the following questions:

 

00:00 1. On studying under the AICP (Association of Islamic Charitable Projects), also known as the Ahbash.

 

09:36 2. Clarification on the posture of women in prayer and reconciling it with the hadith 'Do the prostration properly, and do not put your forearms flat with the elbows touching the ground like a dog.'

 

12:32 3. Is it sinful to spend of my savings for a holiday instead of saving more for Hajj?

 

19:43 4. Is it obligatory to wash with water after relieving oneself?

 

23:20 5. What is the ruling on leaving extra sunnas after performing them?

 

31:41 6. What is the ruling on my wife changing her madhab (school of law) from Shafi'i to the madhab I follow (Hanafi)?

 

40:12 7. What is the ruling on celebrating birthdays?

 

43:18 8. Is there zakat on women's jewelry?

 

51:17 9. How do we understand the hadith that recommends fasting six days of/from the month of Shawwal?

 

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The Radiant Light (Prophet’s Seerah): Ep 74 Incitements of Ka’b b. Ashraf

Sunday May 14, 2023

Shawwal 24, 1444

 

After introducing the figure Ka'b b. Ashraf, this episodes examines the history of Arabic invective poetry (hija') and its impact in fanning the flames of war. It also explores in detail the incitements of Ka'b b. Ashraf and his assassination and its after effects in Medina.

Fard ’Ayn Certificate Course: Ep 55 Prohibitions of The Tongue: Backbiting and Gossip

Friday May 12, 2023

Shawwal 22, 1444

 

The second session of Module 9.3 covering the prohibitions of the tongue examines the sin of backbiting (Ghiba) and learn its definitions, types, and the situations where it is permitted or required.

 

It will also discusses the prohibitions of gossip (Namima), a close relative of backbiting.

 

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://bit.ly/3W6jEMz

 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/iEZh7GxPVUE

 

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Jumu’ah Khutba: Benefitting from Stories

Friday May 12, 2023

Shawwal 22, 1444

 

Allah tells us that 'in their stories are lessons for those with insight.' How does one benefit from the stories of the Companions and pious beyond seeing them as superheroes with unattainable qualities?

 

This Khutba explores the benefits of stories and examines the story of a Companion and its lessons that everyone can apply in their lives.

The Radiant Light (Prophet’s Seerah): Ep 73 Prophet’s Marriages & ’Uthman’s Marriage to Umm Kulthum

Sunday May 7, 2023

Shawwal 17, 1444

 

Returning to the Sira class after Ramadan, this episode reviews the significant events that occurred in the second and third year of the Hijra, and looks at the marriage of 'Uthman to Umm Kulthum, the Prophet's marriage to Hafsa b. 'Umar and Zaynab b. Khuzayma. It concludes with a discussion on Ka'b b. Ashraf and his mischief.