MCCGP Podcast

Friday Khutba: Sayyiduna 'Uthman b. 'Affan: A Model for Muslims in the West

Friday January 15, 2021

 

Sayyiduna 'Uthman b. 'Affan: A Model for Muslims in the West

Foundations of Certitude Ep 13 (Qualitative Attributes Part IV)

Wednesday January 13, 2021

 

A comprehensive review and the attribute of Divine Speech.

Tafsir Sura Yusuf Ep 23

Sunday January 10, 2021

 

This episode reflects on verses 47-52 wherein Yusuf offers his interpretation of the king's dream as well as his advice. What was the wisdom behind Yusuf's refusal to leave the prison before being exonerated of the false charges that landed him in prison. It also analyzes the dialogue between the king and the women who cut their hands, and the confession of Zulaykha. Lastly the identity of the speaker in verse 52 is investigated as to whether it was Yusuf or Zulaykha, and the implications of each.

Navigating the Eschaton Ep 11

Friday January 8, 2021

 

This episode examines the prophesies of fitna foretold by the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), starting with the first fitnas that emerged after the killing of Sayyiduna 'Umar: the assassination of Sayyiduna 'Uthman, the battles of Jamal and Siffin, and the rise of the Khawarij rebel group during the reign of Imam 'Ali, and which was prophesied to reappear in every generation, the last of whom would follow the Dajjal.

Friday Khutba: Winter Blues: Sadness And Depression

Friday January 8, 2021

 

Sadness and Depression are real. There is a spiritual, mental and biological paradigm that one needs to consider when it comes to depression and anxiety. Struggling with mental illness doesn't diminish one's faith, nor should they be viewed as lacking in their certainty in Allah and His messenger.

Foundations of Certitude Ep 12 (Qualitative Attributes Part III)

Wednesday December 23, 2020

 

The Divine Attributes of Power, Will, Knowledge and their linkages with respect to what is rationally necessary, impossible and possible.

Tafsir Sura Yusuf Ep 22

Sunday January 3, 2021

 

This episode reflects on verses 41-46 wherein Yusuf offers his interpretation of the dreams of the two prisoners and puts forward his request to prisoner being released. How much longer he remained in prison, the identity of the person who 'forgot' and the dream of the king of Egypt and the stages leading up to Yusuf's release from prison are discussed in this session.

Navigating the Eschaton Ep 10

Friday January 1, 2021

 

This episode looks at 'Fitnas' as signs of the Day of Judgement, both general fitnas and specific fitnas. Specifically it covers the meanings of the word fitna, the warnings against fitna, how to respond to fitna, and the specific fitnas in the early period that were signs of the Last Day.

 

Friday Khutba: New Year's Resolution

Friday January 1, 2021

 

The supreme resolution that we all have to keep: The covenant with Allah, our lord, the Almighty.

 

Ask The Imam: Using the word "Um'mi" for Prophet Muhammad (May Allah bless him and give him peace)

Friday December 25, 2020

 

Question: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is considered to be 'Ummi'. Is this a reference that he ﷺ categorically could not read and write or is it instead a reference that he ﷺ was untaught by man? There are some circles that deny the former position outright and advocate the latter meaning of 'Ummi' as the only orthodox view.

 

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