MCCGP Podcast

Ramadan 1442 Purification of the Heart Ep 21 Rida (Contentment of Satisfaction in the Decree of Allah)

Monday May 3, 2021

Ramadan 21, 1442

 

The station or the state of Rida (Contentment or being satisfied with the Decree of Allah) is a occupied a higher degree in the hierarchy of the spiritual stations. The contentment is to show pleasure in the face of whatever befalls upon oneself, recognizing that it comes from Allah and He doesn't make mistakes.

 

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Ramadan 1442 Purification of the Heart Ep 20 Tawakul (Trust in Allah)

Sunday May 2, 2021

Ramadan 20, 1442

 

Tawakul is taking the means while recognizing the Creator of the means. This episode covers what it means to have Trust in Allah while utilizing the means in the world of cause and effect, recognizing all the while that it is Allah who is the Creator of all things including the means.

 

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Ramadan 1442 Purification of the Heart Ep 19 Renunciation of the Lower World

Saturday May 1, 2021

Ramadan 19, 1442

 

This episode explores the ephemeral world and its paltry goods versus the abode of permanence and enduring grace. Renouncing that exceeds one's need is recommended and from what leads to unlawful is obligatory. The one who shuns the prohibited is the one free of the world even if he/she has fully engaged in it.

 

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Ramadan 1442 Purification of the Heart Ep 18 Uns (Intimacy in witnessing the beauty of Allah)

Friday April 30, 2021

Ramadan 18, 1442

 

This episode touches upon Uns (intimacy) - the pairing of one's degree of closeness with Allah with their witnessing Allah's divine beauty (Jamal). It is often accompanied with Shauq which is one's witnessing Allah's Majesty (Jalal). It is acquired out of the deep love of Allah.

 

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Friday Khutba: Overcoming the Mid-Ramadan Slump

Friday April 30, 2021

 

Overcoming the Mid-Ramadan Slump

Ramadan 1442 Purification of the Heart Ep 17 Fear and Hope

Thursday April 29, 2021

Ramadan 17, 1442

 

Fear and hope are inseparable from one another. This episode explores various aspects of fear (of Allah's wrath) and hope (in Allah's mercy), and the balance that we as Muslims are commanded to strike between these two qualities.

 

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Ramadan 1442 Purification of the Heart Ep 16 Gratitude

Wednesday April 28, 2021

Ramadan 16, 1442

 

Gratitude is the servant’s use of all the gifts that his Master has granted him in what is pleasing to the Master. This episode discusses the spiritual station of gratitude. It covers three categories of people concerning Allah's blessings upon them, Shaytan's opposition to the one who shows gratitude and practical advice on practicing gratitude.

 

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Ramadan 1442 Purification of the Heart Ep 15 Patience Part 3/3

Tuesday April 27, 2021

Ramadan 15, 1442

 

This episode concludes the spiritual quality of Patience. It discusses different states of a person exercising patience and how one can elevate themselves in ranks as the reward of true patience is without reckoning.

 

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Ramadan 1442 Purification of the Heart Ep 14 Patience Part 2/3

Monday April 26, 2021

Ramadan 14, 1442

 

Patience is exercised when the calamity strikes, during the initial shock of affliction. This episode starts off by describing the concept of "beautiful patience" as described in the Quran on the tongue of Prophet Yaqub in Surah Yusuf. Patience before, during and after the act of obedience and what it entails.

 

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.

Ramadan 1442 Purification of the Heart Ep 13 Patience Part 1/3

Sunday April 25, 2021

Ramadan 13, 1442

 

Patience is restraining oneself in accordance with the rulings of Allah. The base desires of a human begin are a veil that hides the Fire, while difficulties are a veil over the Garden. This episode defines Patience, its rewards, and types of patience as acts of obedience to the Divine.

 

This series covers the the text "Mathara al-Qulub" from Shaykh Muhammad Mawlud. This part of the book details the praiseworthy spiritual qualities that Allah enjoins us to cultivate in our lives.