MCCGP Podcast

Navigating the Eschaton Ep 14

Friday February 5, 2021

 

This episode concludes the section of Fitnas as the signs of the Last Day. It explores the periods of 'harsh rule' described in the hadith after the reign of the Four Righteous Caliphs, namely the Umayyad and Abbasid dynasties. It also touches upon the short just reign of 'Umar b. 'Abd al-'Aziz as a sign of the Last Day, and situates the hadith of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), "Islam shall remain triumphant and supported until there have been twelve caliphs, all of whom hail from the Quraysh."

Friday Khutba: Breaking Bad Habits

Friday February 5, 2020

 

Breaking Bad Habits

Foundations of Certitude Ep 14 (Unbefitting and Impossible Qualities for the Divine Part I)

Wednesday January 27, 2021

 

This episode presents a brief review of everything covered so far and then goes into the third section of the poem describing the qualities that are impossible and unbefitting for Allah.

Ask The Imam: Working in a Marijuana Manufacturing Plant, Hijama Rulings, Individual Obligations

Friday January 29, 2021

 

Question 1: Are there any Fiqh rulings regarding shoes/feet being pointed in the direction of the Qiblah? For example, is it permissible if one is lying down and the feet are facing the Qiblah?

 

Question 2: Please tell me being part of Marijuana Manufacturing plant is ok for Muslim what is Islamic point view

 

Question 3: The Sunnah days for the Hijama are 17th, 19th and 21st of each Islamic month. Is it ok to get Hijama during winter also?

 

Question 4: What are our individual obligations?

 

If you like to get your questions answered by Imam Abdul Aziz Suraqah, please submit them anonymously by going to http://mccgp.org/ask-the-imam

Friday Khutba: Planning Ahead For Ramadan

Friday January 29, 2021

 

Planning Ahead For Ramadan

Tafsir Sura Yusuf Ep 25

Sunday January 24, 2021

 

This episode takes a deeper dive into Prophet Yusuf's offer to be in charge of the storehouses of Egypt and looks at the question of Muslims working in non-Muslim governments. It also examines the events leading up to his brothers' arrival in Egypt and the strategies he employed to get his blood brother Binyamin, and eventually his entire family, to Egypt for reunification.

Navigating the Eschaton Ep 13

Friday January 22, 2021

 

This episode examines the fitnas prophesied by the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) after the rise of the Khawarij, namely: the martyrdom of Imam 'Ali (Allah be pleased with him), the peace treaty of Imam Hasan, the rise of the Umayyad dynasties and the martyrdom of the Prophet's grandson, Imam Husayn.

Friday Khutba: The Virtue of Modesty (Haya')

Friday January 22, 2021

 

The Virtue of Modesty (Haya')

Tafsir Sura Yusuf Ep 24

Sunday January 17, 2021

 

This episode reflects on verses 53-55 wherein either Yusuf or Zulaykha speaks about the nature of the soul that "commands to evil." The details of Yusuf's release from prison, the position offered to him by the king, and the details concerning the strategy for preventing famine are covered.

Navigating the Eschaton Ep 12

Friday January 15, 2021

 

After learning about the fitnas of the murder of Sayyiduna 'Uthman and the Battle of the Camel, this episode examines the second chapter of the prophesized fitnas: the Battle of Siffin and the rise of the Khawarij extremist group. This episode explores the historical impact of these fitnas upon the Umma today and the continued existence of the Khawarij, along with their signs.