MCCGP Podcast

Fard ’Ayn Certificate Course: Ep 14 Module II - Transmission of Islam: Scholarly Authority In Islam

Friday February 25, 2022

This episode examines the nature of authority in matters of Islam, looking at the different terms used in the Quran for scholarly authority.

It also looks at the conditions of qualified Islamic scholarship and explores the different types of revealed texts in the Quran and Sunna and how and why there are legitimate differences of opinion among scholars.

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/3IdWR9I

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Friday Khutba: Isra’ and Mi’raj: The Miraculous Night Journey and Ascent

Friday February 25, 2022

The Miraculous Night Journey and Ascent. A reflection on the Isra' and Mi'raj that took place in the month of Rajab, what took place before it, and some of the timeless lessons it has for us.

The Radiant Light: Ep 32 Second Migration to Abyssinia & Quraysh’s attempts to expel Muslims

Sunday February 20, 2022

This episode covers what happened to the Companions who returned to Mecca from Abyssinia after the rumor that Quraysh embraced Islam, and looks at the various attempts of Quraysh to assassinate the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace).

It also explores the second migration to Abyssinia and how the Quraysh tried to get Najashi to expel the Muslims.

Fard ’Ayn Certificate Course: Ep 13 Module II - Transmission of Islam: Basic outline of Usul al-Fiqh

Friday February 18, 2022

This episode is the beginning of Module II :"The Transmission of Islam".

It covers the basic outline of Usul al-Fiqh (the foundations governing Islamic law) as a bridge between belief ('Aqida) and law (fiqh). It explores the connection between what was learned in the 'Aqida 101 Module and the Shariah transmitted to us in the Quran, the Sunna, and Consensus.

From that starting point, it expounds on the topics of Legal Judgement, the source of morality and whether one can truly be moral without God.

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/3HZfcau

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/jQ99qhUFkaE

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Friday Khutba: Sincere Concern: The Virtues and Manners of Advice

Friday February 18, 2022

Sincere Concern: The Virtues and Manners of Advice (discussing the famous hadith 'The religion is sincere counsel' and looking at the importance of nasiha, its methods, and the need to be open to give and receive advice as Muslims.)

Sura al-Fatiha Tafsir: Ep 7 Guide us to the straight path

Wednesday February 9, 2022

This episode discusses the meanings of the sixth Aya of the Sura: "Guide us to the straight path"

The Radiant Light: Ep 31 Migration to Abyssinia & Story of the Cranes (the so called Satanic Verses)

Sunday February 13, 2022

This episode examines the first migration to Abyssinia and the lessons it teaches us. It also discusses the rapid return of the first batch of migrants to Mecca after rumors that Quraysh all embraced Islam which leads into to a controversial issue in the Sira known as "The Story of the Cranes," popularized in the west as "The Satanic Verses."

Fard ’Ayn Certificate Course: Ep 12 ’Aqida 101 - Transmitted Beliefs

Friday February 11, 2022

This episode covers the 'Transmitted Beliefs' about the unseen that have been conveyed to us in the Quran and the Sunna.

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

The slides for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/3Hq1I7x

The module test due by next session is available at: https://bit.ly/3H2q6et

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Sura al-Fatiha Tafsir: Ep 6 You alone we worship and in You alone we seek help

Wednesday January 26, 2022

This episode discusses the meanings of the fourth and fifth Ayat of the Sura: "You alone we worship and in You alone we seek help"

Friday Khutba: Elements of a Successful Marriage

Friday February 11, 2022

Elements of a Successful Marriage. A follow up khutba on the building blocks of a successful marriage.