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Classes and Halaqas of MCCGP
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Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Wednesday September 23, 2020
Types of Rational Judgments. What is rationally necessary, possible and impossible. First Principles, Law of Contradiction, Self-Evident vs Not Self-Evident, Mental vs Extra-mental existence.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Sunday September 20, 2020
This episode examines the identity of Yusuf's brothers, the benefits of his father Ya'qub's counsel, and the meaning of Yusuf being "selected," his being taught the interpretation of dreams, and the "completion of Divine favor" upon him and his family.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Sunday September 13, 2020
Having learnt about the dream of Prophet Yusuf and the identity of the stars, sun, and moon, the discussion continues on the significance of dreams in Islam, importance of dreams, the proper manner of relaying dreams, the principles of dream interpretation, a look at common works on dream interpretation, such as the famous book "A Dictionary of Dream Interpretation" ascribed to Imam Muhammad ibn Sirin.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Friday September 11, 2020
What are the essentials of Good Character? Allah says in the Quran that "You O Prophet are upon the exalted standard of character". Prophet Muhammad (s) himself said "I've been sent to perfect the noble qualities of character". How do we develop and beautify our character?
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Wednesday September 9, 2020
This session covers the Empirical and Rational Judgments.
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Sunday September 6, 2020
Beginning of the story of Prophet Yusuf - his dream. What is the significance of dreams in Islam? The various categories of dreams, and the basic principles of dream interpretation in light of the Quran and Sunnah.
1. Different ways of pronouncing: Yusuf/Yusaf/Yusif
2. Why did he say "saw" twice?
3. Who represents the sun and moon?
4. Why mention the stars first?
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Saturday Nov 21, 2020
Sunday August 30, 2020
This episode explores the tafsir of the third verse of Sura Yusuf and discuss the nature of it as "the most beautiful story". It looks at the monomyth in storytelling, also called "the hero's journey", and how it applies to the story of Yusuf (upon him be peace) as well as our own lives.
The Chiasm of the Story of Yusuf (upon him be peace):
1. Yusuf's dream --- 12. Dream fulfilled
2. Brother's plot --- 11. Yusuf's plot
3. Attempted seduction --- 10. Confession of Seduction
4. His effect on her friends --- 9. Confession of friends
5. Prison --- 8. Yusuf's release
6. The King's dream --- 7. Interpretation of the dream
The monomyth was popularized by the professor of literature Joseph Campbell. His work focused on comparative mythology and comparative religion. In 1949 he published a book entitled "The Hero With A Thousand Faces". In it he describes the 'monomyth', which is common template found in folklore and stories across multiple cultures. The grand narrative in the monomyth consists of stages, and these patterns tend to be repeated in stories and myths across cultures.
Generally, each monomyth can be divided into three acts:
a) Departure (also separation)—this is the hero in the ordinary world who receives the call to go on
an adventure. He is reluctant but is helped by a mentor.
b) Initiation—this is the journey into an unknown or special world where he faces trials, either alone
or with help. The hero eventually reaches ‘the innermost cave,’ or central crisis of the adventure,
where he must undergo ‘the ordeal’/obstacle/enemy and then gaining his reward.
c) Return—here he returns to the ordinary world with the treasure he gained which can now be
used for the benefit of other. He is transformed by the adventure.