The World Federation
54 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe World Federations aims to equip the community with various podcasts discussing several important religious topics. The topics vary from understanding "Knowledge of the Unseen" featured in STEPS and then understanding the companions of Imam Husayn featured in our #BecomeHusayni podcast series. We are also releasing daily podcasts for our Mahe Ramadan series 2021.
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Juz 30 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 12, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBThe 30th juz has 34 meccan surahs and 3 madani surahs. We will focus on the themes of heaven and hell for the last episode of our podcast series. We pray we arrive in jannah a place of God’s mercy, proximity and closeness and not in hell which is distant from Allah and absent of Allah’s mercy. The hereafter is the fruits of the seeds which we planted in this world. In Surah an Naziat, Allah swt reminds us that this is the day in which human beings will see or be called to remember what i...
Juz 29 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 12, 2021 02:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBThe 29th juz has 10 makki surahs and 1 madani surah. Meccan surahs focus on aqeedah and one of the primary beliefs is the day of accountability. The Qur’an explores the theme of ma’ad in great depth. In Surah Ma’arij for example Allah swt describes the day as incredibly long, feeling as though it is 50,000 years. The prophet (s) however is told to look forward to this day, and find comfort in it. Since the day of judgment is a day of accountability, it is the day of true justice and a m...
Juz 28 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 11, 2021 14:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThe 28th Juz of the Qur’ān covers 9 surahs and all of them are madani. Approximately four of the nine surahs address issues with regards to women. The first surah of the juz is Surah Mujadilah (the woman who contends/argues/complains). In Surah Mujadilah the chapter opens with the complaint of the woman who is being oppressed by her husband with the practice of dhihar (a pre islamic practice of estranging the wives by equating them to their mothers). In Surah Talaq we see that Allah swt is...
Juz 27 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 10, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBAs the theme-based approach to Juz 25, 26 and 27 draws to a close, this episode focuses on the grand capacity of God’s mercy by looking at two specific forms of it: His hidayah (God’s extra guidance) and His maghfirah (forgiveness). This is an important topic as God’s forgiveness holds a massive role throughout the Quran, whereby Allah (swt) consistently mentions the showering of His mercy upon us. The episode covers the close relationship between the themes of maghfirah and hidayah, by expl...
Juz 26 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 09, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBContinuing on with the theme-based approach of Juz 25, 26 and 27, this episode explores the concept of the shayatin or the devils by focusing on the role they have on our lives and our minds. The aim here is to deconstruct the many misconceptions we have regarding the shayatin’s presence over us through Quranic verses, recognising the capacities in which they exist to misconstrue our thoughts and misguide us from the right path. In building a better awareness of this, we can thus move toward...
Juz 25 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 08, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThis episode moves towards facilitating a theme-based discussion of the Quran. By combining verses from Juz 25, 26 and 27, an embedded exploration of the reality of death, what it is, and how it is discussed in the Quran is provided. Collectively across these Juz’s, there are 13 Makkan Surahs and 5 Madani Surahs, thus highlighting a focus on issues surrounding aqaid (beliefs) and akhlaq (morals) on one side and legislative issues on the other. The Surahs used to explore the theme of death in...
Juz 24 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 07, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBThe 24th Juz covers the last 43 verses of Surah Az-Zumar (The Throngs), Surah Ghafir (The Forgiver), and first 46 verses of Surah Fussilat (The Elaborated)-also containing the first wajib sajdah. In Surah Ghafir was named after a believer from the house of Pharoah. The story describes Hizel, or Ezekiel (English), challenging the Pharaoh's opposition to Moses. The surah describes Pharaoh’s arrogance is what led him to a sealed heart. We can learn from the example of Hizkil working hard in the...
Juz 23 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 06, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThe 23rd Juz covers the last 55 verses of Surah Yaseen, Surah As-Saffat, Surah Saad and first 31 verses of Surah- Az-Zumar. This Juz reflects on the beauty, depth and sheer awe the Quran presents to a point that staunch enemies of Islam secretly listening were enamored by it. Over the span of two decades, verse by verse the people reflected and built a relationship with each sound of the Holy Quran. To become a Quranic society, we must question the role and status we give the Book of Truth o...
Juz 22 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 05, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBThe 22nd Juz covers the last 42 verses of Surah Al-Ahzab (The Confederation), Surah Saba (Sabeans), Surah Fatir (The Originator), and the first 27 verses of Surah Yaseen. Today’s episode explores a common question amongst Muslims, as to why the Ahl al-Bayt are not mentioned explicitly in the Qur’an. The Ayat al-Tathir (verse of Purity) addresses the Prophet’s wives and their special status. The latter part of the verse has shifted in pronoun usage from feminine plural to plural masculine the...
Juz 21 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBThe 21st Juz consists of Surat al-Ankabut (last 23 verses, The Spider), Surat ar-Ruum (60 verse, The Romans), Sura Luqman (34 verses), Sura as-Sajdah (30 verses, The Prostration), and Surat al-Ahzab (First 30 verses, The Confederates). A major theme of the Quran is its juxtaposition of this world in relation to the hereafter. God reminds us of the certainty of death, and the promise of the hereafter, and in this realization lies the purpose of our being in this temporary world, also referred...
Juz 20 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 03, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBThe 20th Juz consists of Surat an-Naml (last 37 verses, The Ant), Surat al-Qasas (88 verses, The Stories) and Surat al-Ankabut (first 45 verses The Spider). The discussion in these suras explore the barriers/veils that prevent one from allowing the Quranic guidance to permeate their hearts. God clearly states that only those who believe in God’s signs, are open-hearted and have submitted, even partially, to the truth will be able to perceive the guidance offered by the Quran. Those who insis...
Juz 19 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 02, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBThe 19th Juz consists of Surat al-Furqan (last 56 verses, The Criterion), Surat al-Shu’ara (227 verses, The poets) and Surat an-Naml (first 55 verses, The Ants) – all Meccan. The first two suras discuss the Quraish’s rejection of the Qur'an, and their displeasure with the prophet. The root meaning of ‘Furqan’ is to split or fracture, and the Qur'an is referred to as such because it differentiates/splits between good and evil. It provides the light in the darkness of our confusion, helping us...
Juz 18 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
May 01, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBJuz 18 of the Holy Qur'an consists of three surahs, Surah al-Muminun, a Meccan surah, Surah Nur, a Medinan surah, and Surah al-Furqan, a Meccan surah. Surah al-Muminun and Surah Nur discuss the certain behaviours Allah (swt) expects us to have and those behaviours that He expects us to stay away from. Through these surahs we realize the importance that Allah (swt) places on how our actions affect those around us. When we do things, we should be mindful of how we are affecting others. The c...
Juz 17 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 30, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBJuz 17 of the Holy Qur'an consists of two surahs, Surah al-Anbiya and Surah Hajj. Surah al-Anbiya contains references to 17 prophets. The surah delves into the stories of Prophet Ayub (as), Prophet Yunus (as), and Prophet Zackariyah (as). The story of Prophet Zackariyah (as) specifically touches on a very prevalent issue in our society today, infertility. The common thread in all these stories is that our prophets all suffered and when they wanted to find solace, they all turned to Allah (sw...
Juz 16 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 29, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBJuz 16 of the Holy Qur'an consists of three Meccan surahs: the last 36 verses of Surah Kahf, the entirety of Surah Maryam, and the entirety of Surah Taha. This juz touches on the concept of how Allah (swt) is in control of everything, including our free-will, how He provides our rizk, and how He intervenes in our lives. When we examine the life of Prophet Musa (as) in the beginning of Surah Taha, we see all of these concepts come together. When Musa’s (as) mother placed him in the river, she...
Juz 15 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 28, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe 15th Juz consists of Surat al-Isra (111 verses, The Night Journey) and Surat al-Kahf (First 74 verses, The Cave), both Meccan. The concepts of Rizq, sustenance and Dua, supplication, are discussed here. Man is created hasty and we often ask for things that may be detrimental to us. We quickly get dejected and disappointed in Him, but need to remember that God is the one who gives, and withholds, and that He does this in perfect measure, with full awareness and of our needs and betterment...
Juz 14 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 27, 2021 14:00 - 10 minutes - 18.9 MBThe 14th Juz consists of Surat al-Hijr (99 verses) and Surat an-Nahl (128 verses, the Bee). The verses of Surat an-Nahl are filled with remembrances of God’s blessings, and lessons we can learn from nature. God calls upon humanity to take lessons from these ‘blessings’, a word used 13 times throughout the chapter to impress upon us the magnitude of what He has given us. God speaks of water (which brings life to the earth), cattle, trees, fruits, bees and honey-- and the many benefits we rece...
Juz 13 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 26, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 20.6 MBThe 13th Juz consists of Surah Yusuf (last 58 verses), Surat al-Ra’ad (43 verses, the Thunder), and Surah Ibrahim (52 verses). All are Meccan and contain themes of establishing the basic tenants of Islam. In the Qur'an, God uses stories, parables, prose, imagery, rhetorical questions, similitude and allegories to help us separate the truth from falsehood. In this juz, two interesting parables appear. In a delicate way, He uses examples from nature, like the one of the froth/scum on water or ...
Juz 12 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 25, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBJuz 12 is the completion of Surah Hud (118 verses of the total 123 verses) and the start of Surah Yusuf (52 verses of the total 111 verses). Both Surahs from this Juz are Meccan. This podcast hones in on punishment and why Allah (swt) punishes as mentioned in Surah Hud. Punishment is not a result of Allah’s oppression, rather it is a direct result of people wronging themselves. Emphasis is placed on being reformers towards good and forbidding evil to prevent self- destruction. Allah (swt) do...
Juz 11 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 24, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBJuz 11 covers the last 36 verses of Surat at-Tawbah, the entirety of Surah Yunus, and the first five verses of Surah Hud. Towards the latter part of Surat at-Tawbah, Allah (swt) talks about the ansar and muhajirun, the Muslims who struggled with Rasulullah (s) since the beginning of his mission. There is a remarkable lesson to learn from these Muslims which is to join the cause of Truth for the sake of Truth itself, not only when it is a fad. Sayyidah Khadijah (sa) is a beautiful example of...
Juz 10 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 23, 2021 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBJuz 10 contains the last 35 verses of Surat al-Anfal and the first 92 verses of Surat at-Tawbah. Tawbah means “to turn to” and often refers to repentance--when one turns to God. This surah is also called Bara’ah from the first word of the chapter, meaning to disassociate. This chapter discusses the outcome for those who aggressively continued to attack Islam and Rasulullah (s). Surat at-Tawbah is the only surah in the Qur’an that does not start with Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim. Scholars opine...
Juz 9 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 31.3 MBJuz 9 of the Qur'an contains the last 118 verses of Surat al-A’raaf and the first 40 verses of Surat al-Anfal. One of the main themes of Surat al-A’raaf is discussions around resurrection and the descriptions of heaven and hell and somewhere in-between (the A’raaf). Beginning in verse 175, the story of a man from the Bani Isra’il named Balam bin Ba’ura is discussed. He had been bestowed with spiritual signs and stations in which the truth had been unveiled to him. He could have soared high...
Juz 8 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 21, 2021 13:36 - 12 minutes - 23.6 MBJuz 8 contains the last 55 verses of Surat al- An'am and the first 87 verses of Surat al-A’raaf. In today’s episode, we’ll explore a few verses from Surat al-An’am which criticise the flawed ethical pre-Islamic practices of the pagans. One of these flawed practices was that they formed their own laws entirely arbitrarily without divine guidance and wisdom. Unlike their forged laws, every law that Allah (swt) places has a certain wisdom behind it and is not randomly constructed. Moreover, t...
Juz 7 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 20, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 29.5 MBJuz 7 of the Qur'an contains the latter 38 verses of Surah al-Maidah and the first 110 verses of Surah al-An’am. In today’s episode, we discuss whether or not non-Muslims can attain salvation as we take a deeper look at verses 82-86 of Surah al- Maidah. It is narrated that these verses shed light upon the story of the Christian king, Najashi, who gave refuge to some of the early Muslims in Abyssinia. Through these verses and others like it, we see that Allah (swt) judges people with absolute...
Juz 6 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 19, 2021 15:09 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBIn today’s exploration of Juz 6, we address the definition of what is ‘good’. Taqwa or God-wariness is the central criteria for judging ‘good’ in terms of actions and intentions. This is exemplified by the story of Habil and Qabil narrated here in Surat al-Ma’idah. Both of these sons of Adam followed Allah’s command to give a sacrifice, but it was only Habil who had the right intention of God-wariness which is why his sacrifice was accepted. While fiqh and ahkam are starting points for see...
Juz 5 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 18, 2021 14:00 - 15 minutes - 29 MBExploring 30 juz in 30 days by Sister Fatemah Meghji Juz 5 contains the majority of Surat an-Nisa and features discussions of some of the ahkam (laws) related to women. Surat an-Nisa begins with a pivotal verse noting that all humans are of the same essence and therefore equal in the eyes of God. As noted by Allamah Tabatabai, this is the key way in which Allah swt sets up the backdrop to understand the Islamic laws set out in this chapter. Mentioned laws include marital rights, shares in...
Juz 4 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 17, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 25.3 MBExploring 30 juz in 30 days by Sister Fatemah Meghji Juz 4 continues Surah Aal-Imran as well as the initial verses of Surat an-Nisa, Chapter 4, titled “The Women”. In the latter portion of Surah Aal Imran, in verses 102-105 there is advice from Allah swt on how to cling onto Truth and to remain united instead of divided. This advice includes actively seeking to understand the Truth and God’s revelation and acting on it and also the injunction to enjoin the good and forbid the evil. When t...
Juz 3 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 16, 2021 14:00 - 16 minutes - 30.6 MBExploring 30 juz in 30 days by Sister Fatemah Meghji Juz 3 contains the latter part of Surat al-Baqarah and the well-known “Ayat al-Kursi” which contains 16 references to God, the highest number in a single verse. This juz also contains the first 92 verses of Surah Aal Imran, named as such since it discusses the stories of the family of ‘Imran (a), the father of Sayyidah Maryam (a). In this chapter, the story of Sayyidah Maryam’s birth is explored through the prayers of her mother, Lady H...
Juz 2 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 15, 2021 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBExploring 30 juz in 30 days by Sister Fatemah Meghji Juz 2 contains Surat al-Baqarah (The Cow) and is a Medinan surah which explores themes of Islamic law and practice. Although Islamic laws do not make a grand appearance in the Qu’ran (only ~500 verses), these verses come accompanied by ethical and spiritual injunctions. In verses 185-187 of Surat al-Baqarah, we are reminded of the philosophy of fasting and how staying away from food, water, and other physical comforts are intended to tr...
Juz 1 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an
April 14, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBJuz 1 of 30 | Journeying our eyes through the Qur'an Exploring 30 juz in 30 days by Sister Fatemah Meghji The Qur’an opens with Surat al-Fatiha which is one of the most important chapters of the Qur’an and has been dubbed umm al-kitab (the mother of the book) due to its importance. According to a reliable report from Imam Ali ar-Rida (a), there is no part of the Qur'an or in a speech in which the best of wisdom has been gathered in the way that it has been gathered in Surat al-Hamd For thi...
STEPS | Misconceptions on Taqlid - A summary
April 01, 2020 14:37 - 4 minutes - 11.2 MBSTEPS | Misconceptions on Taqlid - A summary In this video, we present an overview of what we have been discussing in the last 5-part series on Ijtihad and Taqlid. We learnt the essence of taqlid and how it is innate to our being. With the help of the Holy Qur’an and ahadith we established the relevance of taqlid and how it was a practice put in place by the representatives of God himself. We discussed the role of common sense and we also explored the consultative method of ijtihad. I...
STEPS | The Consultative Ijtihad System | Series 3, Episode 5
March 23, 2020 16:45 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBSTEPS | The Consultative Ijtihad System | Series 3, Episode 5 Do the Mujtahids function in a bubble, isolated from each other, or are they engaged in a “collective, consultative system” in which they work with one another AND with experts in other fields when they issue verdicts? Do they take into account the modern-day breakthroughs in science or are they looking at issues with 6th-century lenses on? Watch Series 1, 2 and 3 of STEPS here: https://www.world-federation.org/steps
STEPS | Taqlid Vs Common Sense | Series 3, Episode 4
March 16, 2020 14:30 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBSTEPS | Taqlid Vs Common Sense | Series 3, Episode 4 What is “common sense”? What happens when a religious ruling appears to contradict what we “feel” is right? What do we do? Hasn’t the common collective intellect of humanity sometimes been “wrong”? Does Allah expect us to “blindly” follow the verdict of a religious scholar, or would He rather than we follow our “gut instinct” and do what WE feel is right? Watch Series 1, 2 and 3 of STEPS here: https://www.world-federation.org/steps
STEPS | The Relevance of Ijtihad | Series 3, Episode 3
March 09, 2020 13:59 - 6 minutes - 14.9 MBLiving in an increasingly complex world, we look to the senior scholars to provide guidance on contemporary issues in the fields of bioethics, business and finance, social interaction and other areas, however they insist on conducting ijtihad on “past issues” like prayers, fasting, etc. What is the need to delve on the past – should we not look towards the future? Watch Series 1 and 2 of STEPS here: https://www.world-federation.org/steps
STEPS | Ahadith that Shape the Taqlid Model | Series 3, Episode 2
March 03, 2020 13:34 - 6 minutes - 6.53 MBAs the hadith are the secondary source of Islamic teachings, what does this body of text say about “following” others? Traditions seem to contradict each other in this area, so how do the senior scholars resolve this apparent inconsistency? Do we have examples in the history of the Prophet or Imams encouraging their companions to guide others by issuing edicts? Watch Series 1 and 2 of STEPS here: https://www.world-federation.org/steps
STEPS | Taqlid – An Innate Human Practice | Series 3, Episode 1
February 25, 2020 14:20 - 7 minutes - 7.86 MBTaqlid – An Innate Human Practice If religion and the journey to God is a purely personal experience, then why the need to refer to so-called ‘experts’ on matters of faith? Why do scholars insist on taqlid? Can’t we make the trek to God by way of our own intuition? Does the Quran tell us that we need to seek guidance from others in matters of religion? Watch Series 1 and 2 of STEPS here: https://www.world-federation.org/steps
The Ends Does Not Justify the Means | #BecomeHusayni | Day Ten
September 09, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 9.45 MBAs Muslims who follow the balanced teachings of Islam as carried by the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, we do not use morally wrong actions to achieve morally right outcomes – our acts must be in line with our teachings. Following in this Qur’anic ethos and one which we derive inspiration from is the movement of Imam Husayn and his stance on the Day of Ashura. How can we ensure that we are principled, ethical, and upright believers while living in a sea of falsehood, corruption and dishones...
Certainty in the Face of Imminent Death| #BecomeHusayni | Day Nine
September 08, 2019 08:00 - 11 minutes - 8.71 MBEvery day, we leave the house to go to work or school – confident that we will return home at the end of the day to be with our loved ones; however the reality is that we don’t know what will happen. This is where we need to develop yaqin – certainty – in our hearts of the world to come and that our time here is limited. This will help us chart out the time we have here to ensure that we make the most of this life, leaving a positive legacy for others to remember us by.
Allah Can Change Our Bad Deeds | #BecomeHusayni | Day Eight
September 07, 2019 08:00 - 12 minutes - 9.25 MBIn Islam, there are no dead-ends. Just because one is a sinner today, does not mean that they must remain so forever. We all sin – either intentionally or unknowingly – but the goal is to realise our erroneous ways, and turn back to God before it is too late. Our Merciful Creator has given us many examples of people in the past whose repentance was accepted – and Kerbala itself presents us with the greatest paradigm of turning back to Him. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram under @W...
Safeguarding Half of our Faith | #BecomeHusayni | Day Seven
September 06, 2019 08:47 - 10 minutes - 7.99 MBThey say that behind every successful man, there is a strong woman – but in Islam, that woman is not only ‘behind’ the man, but ‘alongside’ him. This is seen from the lives of women such as Khadijah binte Khuwaylid, Fatima al-Zahra, Zaynab al-Kubra, peace be upon all of them, and the great women of Kerbala. The women of Kerbala did not only encourage the men in their lives, rather, they were there shoulder to shoulder with them in the struggle. Today, how can couples work together to serve A...
Deep Knowledge (ma’rifah) of the Imam of our Time | #BecomeHusayni | Day Six
September 05, 2019 08:43 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBThe Qur'an paints a picture of previous prophets and both their supporters and those who rejected the Divinely sent – to teach us that we must struggle to recognise the rightful representative of God in every era. This knowledge must lead us back to God and to our religious responsibility. How do we continue the journey of Islamic knowledge to recognise the Imam of our Time? Subscribe to our podcasts and always be the first to listen to our latest episode. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and...
Preferring Others Over Ourselves | #BecomeHusayni | Day Five
September 04, 2019 08:32 - 10 minutes - 7.52 MBIt is one thing to give to others from the ‘excess’ that we have; it is yet another thing to give to others when we find ourselves in times of difficulty. Do we regard others as our own selves? Do we feel the pain of the suffering of others? Are we ready to share our time, energy, wealth, knowledge – all that God has given us to those around us? How do we cultivate empathy in our hearts and our next generation? Subscribe to our podcasts and always be the first to listen to our latest episod...
Never Underestimate a Good Deed | #BecomeHusayni | Day Four
September 03, 2019 00:00 - 9 minutes - 7.24 MBDay four our #BecomeHusayni series and we will look into understanding good deeds. A believer is one who is always working to spread goodness and kindness in society – no matter how “small” it may be. However sometimes, we don’t find the “opportunity” to do good – what is referred to as tawfīq – the ability to do as we intend. Reflecting on one of the heroes of Kerbala who was given tawfiq and did good, through his life, we study how we can attract this important trait in our lives. Learn ...
Indeed God is with the Patient Ones | #BecomeHusayni | Day Three
September 02, 2019 00:00 - 10 minutes - 7.95 MBIn today's podcast we will look into the reality of acquiring Sabr. Being creations of two dimensions – physical and spiritual – we are constantly concerned with our physical health, but do we pay the same concern to our spiritual well-being? Living in an era of instant gratification, how should we understand the sacred trait of sabr – patience and fortitude, how can we use this trait in our daily lives and what are the benefits of maintaining a life of fortitude? Learn more about our podc...
Uphold the Salat | #BecomeHusayni | Day Two
September 01, 2019 00:00 - 10 minutes - 8.09 MBOur second podcast will focus on the importance of Salaat. The daily prayer is the foundational pillar of Islamic worship and if accepted, all acts of worship will be accepted, however if they are rejected, everything else is declined. It is easy to pray when at the religious centre, but how do we juggle our religious responsibility when we are at work or at school? Like the companions of Kerbala, do we long to speak to Allah? When times are tough, do we turn to Allah or our vices? Learn mo...
No To Humiliation | #BecomeHusayni | Day One
August 31, 2019 13:54 - 11 minutes - 8.46 MBListen to our first podcast on the 1st Muharram 1441. One podcast to be released every day for the first 10 days of Muharram. Today we will talk about the actions of Imam Husayn, peace be upon him, before he left for Kufa, and how he clarified his stance – he refused to pledge allegiance to a tyrant like Yazid. To him, this was nothing more than humiliation and ran counter to the ethos of the past Prophets. He would rather his body cut to pieces than his principles shred to bits. As believ...
STEPS | Religious Scholarly Guidance in the History of Islam | Series 2 Episode 3
August 02, 2019 14:54 - 4 minutes - 8.74 MBAs with all walks of life, professionals must be acknowledged and vetted by their peers before they can practice. What are the requisites for the scholar we want to follow? If we say that we do not need to follow a Mujtahid and that we can “work it out on our own”, then what are the alternatives? More information can be found here: Learn more about STEPS here: https://lnk.wf/STEPS Sign up here: http://lnk.wf/StepsSignUp Watch all the STEPS videos here: http://lnk.wf/STEPSvideos Listen t...
STEPS | The Marja' Taqlid: Aware, Active and Responsive | Series 2 Episode 4
August 02, 2019 14:49 - 5 minutes - 5.31 MBOur Maraji’ are individuals who play the role of a father to the shi’i community. Under their guidance and diligence, the school of Ahlulbayt (as) has averted many calamities. They selflessly work to benefit humanity at large and constantly provide order, unity and structure for their followers to enable them to live on the right path. In this episode, we highlight just a few examples of these. More information can be found here: Learn more about STEPS here: https://lnk.wf/STEPS Sign up ...
STEPS | The Qur’anic Verdict on Scholarship | Series 2 Episode 2
July 19, 2019 17:57 - 3 minutes - 7.03 MBWhat do we do when we can’t figure something out in life? We tend to go to the experts to seek their professional advice. In the sphere of Islamic teachings, what do we do if we find verses which condemn and encourage “blind following” of others? In this episode, we review the Qur’anic position on “Taqleed”. #Qur’an #BlindFollowing #Scholarship More information can be found here: Learn more about STEPS here: https://lnk.wf/STEPS Sign up here: http://lnk.wf/StepsSignUp Watch all the STEP...
STEPS – Series 2 Episode 1: Why the Need for Marja’iyyah?
July 17, 2019 12:59 - 4 minutes - 7.86 MBMarja’iyyah, the Shi’i religious authority is a unique system which has been evolving since the initial concept of it was introduced in the Holy Qur’an. Questions we will cover in this introductory video are: - WHAT should our relationship with our Creator be? - WHY the need for this system? - HOW does He want us to worship Him? - WHAT does Allah (swt) want from US? P lus many other questions will be answered in this video. More information can be found here: Learn mo...