MCCGP Podcast

The Radiant Light: Ep 19 Beginnings of Revelation - Continued

Sunday November 14, 2021

This episode continues with the study of the beginning of revelation and reflect on the many lessons contained in the famous hadith "How Revelation Began" in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Friday Khutba: Ignorance is Deadly

Friday November 12, 2021

Ignorance is Deadly - on the dangers of ignorance in this life and the Next, and the different forms of ignorance and how they are remedied.

The Radiant Light: Ep 18 Pre-Prophecy Signs, Meaning & Types of Revelation, How Revelation Began

Sunday November 7, 2021

Having reached the half-way point in the study of the Meccan Period in the Sira, this episode covers one of the most important discussions on the life of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), namely the pre-prophecy signs that appeared around him heralding his mission, and the beginning of revelation (wahy). It discusses the meaning of revelation and its types, and concludes with a reading of the most important hadith on the subject: the hadith called 'How Revelation Began,' narrated by Sayyida 'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her).

Fard ‘Ayn Course Introduction

Allah tells us in the Holy Quran, ‘Know that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah.’

 

And the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) tells us, ‘Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every single Muslim.’ (Ibn Majah).

 

Seeking sacred knowledge is seeking to know the Straight Path (al-Sirat al-Mustaqim) with greater clarity.

 

At least seventeen times a day we recite Sura al-Fatiha, praying: ‘Guide us to the Straight Path.’ The path of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), Islam, is the straight and middle path that avoids the two extremes of negligence and excessiveness.

 

This noble way of life, Islam, is the path of submission. As the path of submission to the divine, Islam is about worshipping Allah on His terms, based on what He legislates and what He establishes as most important for us.

 

Islam is a path with priorities: what does Allah love most for me at any given time? What is most beloved to Allah for me right now? What are my priorities as a Muslim?

 

Because some things are more important than others, we must know what deserves our immediate attention and what is less of a priority.

 

In Islam, what we are obliged to know and do is either Fard ‘Ayn or Fard Kifaya:

1] Fard ‘Ayn—individually obligatory on every single Muslim.

2] Fard Kifaya—an obligation that falls on the community in general but not every single individual Muslim.

 

Fard ‘Ayn knowledge is the knowledge which every Muslim must know. It is obligatory for each and every one of us to know these things so that we can practice Islam with clarity and purpose.

 

Sadly, there are many gaps in people’s knowledge of Islam. In this age of ‘edutainment’—so-called ‘educational entertainment—and ‘inspirational YouTube talks,’ and so-called ‘inspirational Muslim social media stars,’ many Muslims confuse inspiration with knowledge; being ‘inspired’ versus ‘knowing with true insight’ that enables them to practice their faith with confidence.

 

Many Muslims know bits and pieces of Islamic history and scattered ‘Islamic trivia,’ but are woefully lacking in essential, core Islamic knowledge concerning what Allah and Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) have ordered them to know and practice.

 

To address this challenge, we are launching an ambitious new Fard ‘Ayn Certificate Program. This series is geared toward young adults, teenagers, mothers, fathers—everyone, since what we are learning is directly relevant and applicable to every single Muslim.

 

Through this Fard ‘Ayn Certification Program, our objective is to provide the community with knowledge that is both a religious duty to learn and immediately applicable to their life. Participants will be given the tools to take Islam beyond the classroom.

 

The modules will include:

• The foundations of the Islamic faith—an understanding of essential Islamic beliefs (‘aqida) which grounds a believer by knowing the attributes of Allah and His Prophets, as well as matters of the unseen, and how they transform our character and shape our worldview, giving us direction and purpose in this life.

• Knowledge of how Islam has been transmitted to us today—who is a scholar and what defines Islamic orthodoxy? How does one determine qualified scholarship? What are the various ranks of qualified scholarship and how do we seek sound answers to our questions that arise concerning Islamic practice?

• Foundational knowledge that grounds our practice of Islam—who has the right to legislate? What are the categories of Islamic legal rulings? From where do we derive our morals and understanding of what is right and wrong?

• The nuts and bolts of practicing Islam—the individually obligatory Islamic rulings concerning ritual worship (‘ibada), including:

- Purification

- Prayer

- Fasting

- Zakat

• The necessary knowledge concerning transactions (mu’amalat)—how we interact with others in the world, including:

- Buying and selling

- Common errors in business transactions

- Lawful and unlawful forms of trade

- Marriage (conditions, rights and responsibilities) - Divorce

- Child rearing - Responsibilities toward parents and relatives - Rights toward other human beings

• The lawful (halal) and unlawful (haram) in Islam—what we must know concerning worldly matters and what is permissible and what is impermissible, including:

- Food - Clothing - Entertainment

- Major Sins

- Minor Sins

- Prohibitions of the tongue

• Matters of the heart—how to purify and polish the heart, including: - The sins of the heart—their definitions, causes, and cures

- What illumines and purifies the heart—actions of the heart

- The inner workings of the self (nafs) and how to take account of one’s soul - The important of repentance (tawba) and its conditions We hope and pray will strengthen our knowledge of Islam and refine our understanding and practice, making us better believers and servants of Allah.

Foundations of Certitude Ep 28 (Final Ep) Theology and Prophetology in Shahada Part 2/2 & Conclusion of the course

Wednesday October 27, 2021

Theology and Prophetology in Shada Part 2/2 and Conclusion of the Foundations of Certitude class.

Navigating the Eschaton Ep 34 (Final Ep) Rising of the Sun from the west, The Beast and The Fire

Friday November 5, 2021

This final episode of this series provides a review of the territory covered so far and looks at the final signs before the Day of Judgement: The rising of the sun from the west, the emergence of the 'Beast of the Earth' (Dabba al-Ard) and what it looks like and does, the final degeneration of humans and the fire of Aden the drives the last and worst of humanity to Sham.

Friday Khutba: What is Deen? What We Do Matters

Friday November 5, 2021

What is Deen? What We Do Matters. This Khutba explores the meaning of Islam and how it relates to every facet of our life and why what we do matters because Allah determined right and wrong.

The Radiant Light: Ep 17 Lessons from Prophet‘s Marriage to Khadija and Rebuilding of Ka‘ba

Sunday October 24, 2021

This episode recaps the blessed marriage between the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and Sayyida Khadija and looks at some of the lessons it offers us. Then, moving forward ten years, when the Prophet is 35 years old, it covers a very important event that took place in which he directly participates: the repair and rebuilding of the Ka'ba.

Ask The Imam: Magic, Evil Eye, Jinn Possession, Incantation, Protection & Praying against oppressors

Friday October 29, 2021

 

Coinciding with the Halloween weekend, this episode answers questions received regarding magic, evil eye, jinn possession, incantation (ruqya), protection, as well as how to pray against oppressors.

Friday Khutba: In God We Trust: Reflections on the Hadith of Ibn ‘Abbas

Friday October 29, 2021

 

In God We Trust: Reflections on the Hadith of Ibn 'Abbas.

 

"Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him in front of you. If you ask, then ask Allah [alone]; and if you seek help, then seek help from Allah [alone]. And know that if all the people were to gather together to benefit you with anything, they would not benefit you except with what Allah has already prescribed for you; and if they were to gather together to harm you with anything, they would not harm you except with what Allah has already prescribed against you. The pens have been lifted and the pages have dried." (hadith 19 in Nawawi's 40 hadiths collection)

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