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328 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsMiftaah has one goal, to make scholarly knowledge accessible to everyone, whether it be through our part-time Associate's Program, Miftaah Online, or our various free programs. We ask that you help support this initiative in whichever way you can. Help revive the tradition from the Golden Era of Islam. Become a Miftaah Sustainer.
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Ep. 28 - New Year, New Mentality ft. Mufti Abdur Rahman Mangera & Artist Aqib Farid
January 06, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBFriday Night Live | New Year, New Mentality As the new year begins, many of us are setting new goals and new resolutions. It is imperative for us to remember while setting these goals that regardless of what the last year brought upon us, that we need to learn how to be optimistic about the future and reframe our mentality through the Prophetic lens. To speak about this topic we are pleased to have Mufti Abdur Rahman Mangera from England join us alongside our Miftaah scholars. The session...
Ep. 27 - Friday Night Live ft. Shaykh Ammar AlShukry & Shaykh Abdullah Deeb
January 04, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBThe Prophet SAW as a Teacher Regardless of how great an institution is or how special a classroom is, there has never been a classroom with better students than the Sahaba RA and a better teacher than the Prophet SAW himself. How did the Prophet SAW teach and help these people who hailed from different parts of the world? This Friday Night Live, we welcome Shaykh Ammar AlShukry, who will discuss how the Prophet SAW was as a teacher alongside our Miftaah Scholars. Shaykh Abdullah Deeb will...
Ep. 26 - Friday Night Live ft. Ustadh Majed Mahmoud & Artist Khalid Mehmood
January 03, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBFriday Night Live | The Prophet SAW as a Family Man Most of us are at home with our families quarantining. It is imperative that we treat those closest to us with respect. The Prophet SAW was always a family man first and foremost; he took care of them at all times. This Friday Night Live, we welcome Ustadh Majed Mahmoud, who will discuss how the Prophet SAW was with his family alongside our Miftaah Scholars. Br. Khalid Mehmood will bring blessings with his voice and poetry inshallah....
Ep. 025 - Friday Night live ft. Shaykh Abdullah Oduro & Shaykh Barakatullah Ashraf
January 02, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 117 MBTurning a New Leaf Our convert brothers and sisters face a great difficulty when they first join the beautiful religion of Islam, whether it be finding the right teachings, community, or support. We also have a phenomenon of Muslims who did not grow up with the teachings of the deen, but find a renewed sense of purpose and commitment to Islam. Both of these groups have their own respective difficulties, but by sharing them, we hope it becomes a means of ease. Miftaah Institute welcomes Sha...
Ep. 24 - Friday Night Live ft. Ustadh Hamza Tzortzis & Shaykh Ramadan Elsabagh
January 01, 2021 19:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBThe Importance of Purpose Nihilism, the idea that life is meaningless, is rampant in Western society and has even crept into Muslims' ideologies. If one believes life is devoid of meaning, then life can become filled with anxiety, dread, and lethargy. Islam acts as an antidote to this, giving us purpose in our lives from all the way from the most important principle, the Oneness of Allah, to the simple acts of smiling at our brothers and sisters. This Friday Night Live, Miftaah Institute...
Ep. 23 - The Language of the Qur'an ft. Ustadh Adam Jamal & Moulana Imtiyaz Sidat
December 31, 2020 18:39 - 1 hour - 89.9 MBThe Language of the Qur'an | Friday Night Live One of the believer's biggest pursuits is to understand Quranic Arabic. We may sometimes have a misconception that the Arabic language is too difficult and is not for us, but that is far from the case. There is something special that happens when we simply make the intention and make an effort; Allah SWT makes it easy for those who are sincere in this pursuit. The feeling of being able to understand the Quran is transformative. Ustadh Adam ...
Ep. 22 - Remembering the Source of All Cures ft. Mufti Hussain Kamani and Artist Br. Ilyas Mao
December 02, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 96.6 MBRemembering the Source of All Cures The pandemic 😷 has made life a bit more difficult for all of us, ranging from mild inconvenience to losing some valued community and family members 😞. It is even more imperative during this hardship, that we spend it in remembrance of Allah, for He is the Source of all cures 💊. This remembrance gives our hearts ease 😌 and reminds us where our trust should be. To discuss this topic with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed, Miftaah invites Mufti Hussain Kamani, from Qa...
Ep. 021 - Friday Night Live! ft. Imam Khalid Latif & Shaykh Hassan Saleh
December 01, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBMiftaah Institute
Ep. 020 - Second Chances ft. Shaykh Rami Nsour & Artist Omar Esa | Friday Night Live!
November 30, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBAccording to our guest Shaykh Rami Nsour, there are two peoples he has interacted with that remind him of the Companions: the Mauritanians (who he lived and studied with) and prisoners. Prisoners may sound like an interesting choice, but considering the struggles and the conditions that they practice their Islam in, it is easier to understand because of all that they have lost. Shaykh Rami firmly believes in Second Chances and he discussing his experience with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and all ...
Ep. 019 - The Brightest Day & the Darkest Day ft. Shaykh Noman Hussain & Qari Abdul Majid Noor
November 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBThe brightest day this world has seen was when the Prophet SAW was born. It was the beginning of a life that brought the light of revelation into the world, which had corrected and beautified the lives of many through the deen of Islam. Subsequently, the darkest day this world has experienced was when he SAW passed away, causing much grief to the ummah. Although not as solemn as when the Prophet SAW left us, both Shaykh Noman Hussain and Shaykh Abdullah Waheed have recently experienced dar...
Ep. 018 - How to Ensure a Good Ending ft. Shaykh Omar Suleiman & Mohamed Tarek | Friday Night Live
November 28, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBAs believers, the single most impactful process we will go through is death. What really matters in life is the state in which we pass away, as it determines our future in the Hereafter. Our special guest, Shaykh Omar Suleiman, Founder and President of Yaqeen Institute, tells us that if we want to die with a good ending, then we must live in a good way. In an emotional and personal segment, Shaykh Omar and our Miftaah Scholars discuss our mortality in an optimistic manner.
Ep. 017 - Moving Through Heartache & Tragedy ft. Imam Zaid Shakir & Br. Aqib Farid
November 27, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBWe hear about tragedies often, whether it be from the seerah, Islamic history, or in the present day, and we express sorrow for those that experienced them. The experience is completely different when the tragedy hits close to home. A great loss has hit the Miftaah family recently and has left our hearts shattered. One of the beloved Waheed brothers, Shaykh Abdul Raheem Waheed, has left our world and returned to Allah SWT as a shaheed inshallah. In the aftermath, Imam Zaid Shakir held a conv...
Ep. 016 - Conflict Resolution Part 1 & 2 ft. Ustadh Wahaj Tarin & Qari Nady Kishk | Friday Night Live!
November 26, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBWhen working or talking with any person or group of people, conflict happens because we all have our own unique perspective. This is a natural phenomenon, but many of us do not know how to navigate conflict without it escalating into something bigger than it should be. How do we resolve these situations? Part 1 of Friday Night Live started with a beautiful recitation from Qari Nady Kishk. Please see Part 2 for our discussion on resolving conflict. When working or talking with any person o...
Behind the Scenes | Surah Ad-Dhuha | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
November 25, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBA favorite of many Muslims, Surah Ad-Dhuha was revealed to the Prophet SAW during a time where revelation had stopped and he is being hit with vicious insults. He has not been visited by Jibreel AS, who is like a friend to him and he has lost his family members Khadijah RA and (some narrations say) Abu Talib. This surah is a relief to those who are experiencing great sorrow and stress, with Allah SWT telling us that He is here for us.
The Daily Recitals | Ayat #9 of Surah Yaseen | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
November 23, 2020 23:06 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBThe Prophet SAW would wish for everyone in his ummah to memorize this surah, presumably because of all the benefits within it. In this session, we are not covering all of Surah Yaseen, but just the ninth ayah, which is an ayah to recite if the believer is in a state of fear and sadness. Our scholars discuss how the Prophet SAW recited this before he left the city that was beloved to him, Makkah Mukarama.
Ep. 015 - One Purpose, Many Mantles ft. Shaykh Imran Shariff & Artist Siedd | Friday Night Live
October 05, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 91.3 MBWe all juggle many different roles and responsibilities and wonder how we can possibly do justice to all of them. The best of creation, the Prophet SAW, had all these responsibilities and more; how did he manage to do them so well (SAW)? Shaykh Imran Shariff shares a personal, heartwarming story from his own personal life that should inspire all of us. Artist Siedd also reaches our hearts with his innovative nasheed style for a memorable Friday Night Live.
Behind the Scenes | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
October 04, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBB
Daily Recitals | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
October 02, 2020 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50.7 MBA
Ep. 014 - The Journey to Islam ft. Br. Richard Kifer & Mouaz al Nass | Friday Night Live
October 02, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBThe Journey to Islam can happen any day, at any place, and at any age. For Br. Richard Kifer, it happened when he was over 70 years old. He had actively spent that time in a different faith system, yet he was still able to see the truth of the deen. We spent this Friday Night Live appreciating the religion Allah SWT has blessed us with by learning from his story and by listening to beautiful nasheeds by Mouaz Al Nass.
Behind the Scenes | Surah Al-Layl | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
September 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBBehind the Scenes is a series that answers the questions burning within our hearts. It is an endeavor that looks to elaborate the Qur'an as it was revealed, ayah by ayah. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed for a relaxed conversation about the Qur'an every Wednesday at 9:30 pm on YouTube and Facebook Live. In Surah Layl, Allah SWT is adjusting how the Muslims view wealth, as the Companions would struggle in regards to their financial status. Essentially, Allah SWT is t...
Daily Recitals Episode 11 | Surah Al-Falaq & Al-Nas | Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
September 29, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode of Daily Recitals, Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed shares the virtues of the final two surahs of the Qur’an: Surah Al-Falaq and Surah An-Nas. These are two surahs that the Prophet SAW would always use for his protection. They comprehensively protect from evil, external harms, and harm from what people create. Click the BELL icon and SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos. For more information on Miftaah Institute Visit our website https://miftaah.org/ Follow us! Facebook: https://www.f...
Surah Al-Kahf: The Last 10 Ayahs - Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed |Daily Recitals
September 28, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBThere are passages from the Qur'an we recite regularly but have we stopped and thought "What does it all mean?" From Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayatul Kursi, and the Quls, there are Daily Recitals that can transform our worship if we learn their meanings. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed every Monday at 9:30 pm on Youtube or Facebook Live. As mentioned in the previous session, Surah Al-Kahf is a beautiful surah we strive to recite in its entirety every Friday. If we happen t...
Ep. 013 - On the Front Lines ft. Imam Khalid Latif & Ehsaan Tahmid | Friday Night Live
September 19, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThe best leaders of communities are those that engage with others on a humanistic level. Imam Khalid Latif, the first Muslim chaplain of NYU, is a religious leader who is on the front lines of the pandemic in NYC. Our Miftaah scholars ask about his background as a chaplain and about his work in human services, which have inspired many to pursue the same line of work. At the end of our session, we welcome back Br. Ehsaan Tahmid who recites some beautiful nasheeds.
Behind the Scenes | Surah A'la | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
September 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBBehind the Scenes is a series that answers the questions burning within our hearts. It is an endeavor that looks to elaborate the Qur'an as it was revealed, ayah by ayah. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed for a relaxed conversation about the Qur'an every Wednesday at 9:30 pm on YouTube and Facebook Live. Surah A'la was a surah the Prophet SAW loved; he would recite this in days of celebration (Jum'ah and Eid) and he even recited this surah in the last prayer he led. ...
The Daily Recitals | 1st 10 Verses of Surah Kahf | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
September 17, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThere are passages from the Qur'an we recite regularly but have we stopped and thought "What does it all mean?" From Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayatul Kursi, and the Quls, there are Daily Recitals that can transform our worship if we learn their meanings. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed every Monday at 9:30 pm on Youtube or Facebook Live. We recite Surah Al-Kahf every Friday by the will of Allah, and the story of the People of the Cave covers four challenges that all humans...
Ep. 012 - Youth Development ft. Shaykh Mohamad Almasmari & Qari Ahmad Siddique | Friday Night Live!
September 16, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 99.8 MBOur Miftaah scholars begin by asking about the biggest challenge facing our youth today. Our special guest, Shaykh Mohamed Almasmari, replies by saying that many of the youth do not know of their religion. That is where our discussion on Youth Development begins, the striving towards knowledge. Before the discussion takes off, our session is begun by a heart-soothing recitation by Qari Ahmad Siddique.
Behind the Scenes | Surah Takwir | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
September 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBBehind the Scenes is a series that answers the questions burning within our hearts. It is an endeavor that looks to elaborate the Qur'an as it was revealed, ayah by ayah. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed for a relaxed conversation about the Qur'an every Wednesday at 9:30 pm on YouTube and Facebook Live. There are few things going on Behind The Scenes during the revelation of Surah Takwir. This is being addressed to the nonbelievers of Makkah, who had a couple of go...
The Daily Recitals | Ayah #110, Surah Isra | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
September 14, 2020 15:33 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBThere are passages from the Qur'an we recite regularly but have we stopped and thought "What does it all mean?" From Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayatul Kursi, and the Quls, there are Daily Recitals that can transform our worship if we learn their meanings. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed every Monday at 9:30 pm on Youtube or Facebook Live. The names of Allah SWT are generally paired in the Qur'an and the only one mentioned singularly is Ar-Rahman, the Most Merciful. There is...
The Digitization of Dawah | Friday Night Live | feat. Smile2Jannah (Zeeshan Ali) & Mohamed Tarek
September 11, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBWith the advancement of technology, we have increasingly seen the Digitalization of Dawah, the invitation to the authentic teachings of Islam. There are many innovative ways to spread the message (Friday Night Live is one!), and Br. Zeeshan Ali, from Smile 2 Jannah, discusses the importance of using the media to reach as many people as possible, alongside our Miftaah scholars. Our session is opened up by Br. Mohamed Tarek, a world-renowned munshid from Egypt.
Behind the Scenes | Surah Masad | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
September 10, 2020 15:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MBBehind the Scenes is a series that answers the questions burning within our hearts. It is an endeavor that looks to elaborate the Qur'an as it was revealed, ayah by ayah. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed for a relaxed conversation about the Qur'an every Wednesday at 9 pm on YouTube and Facebook Live. The First Story of the Qur'an: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Glt... Daily Recitals - Surah Fatiha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC3hZ... In previous surahs, A...
The Daily Recitals | Ayah #54, Surah Al Aaraf | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
September 09, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBThere are passages from the Qur'an we recite regularly but have we stopped and thought "What does it all mean?" From Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayatul Kursi, and the Quls, there are Daily Recitals that can transform our worship if we learn their meanings. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed every Monday at 9:30 pm on Youtube or Facebook Live. As discussed in the last session, this is one of the ayat the Prophet SAW taught a companion for his mental instability and anxiety. By i...
Righteous Parenting - Friday Night Live feat. Shaykh Sa'ad Quadri & Qari Anwar ul Hassan
September 08, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBParenting in the West is no easy task when we want our kids to retain their Islamic values, yet it is possible and becomes easier when you have the right methodology. The objective is to raise righteous children so that they become a means of continuous charity for us. Shaykh Saad Quadri, alongside our Miftaah Scholars, discusses the importance of parenting within the Islamic context. Our session is opened up by Qari Anwar Ul Hassan, a world-renowned reciter of the Qur'an.
Behind the Scenes | Surah Qalam Part 3 | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
September 07, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBBehind the Scenes is a series that answers the questions burning within our hearts. It is an endeavor that looks to elaborate the Qur'an as it was revealed, ayah by ayah. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed for a relaxed conversation about the Qur'an every Wednesday at 9 pm on YouTube and Facebook Live. As discussed in previous sessions, the Prophet SAW is being called crazy, and he is being offered riches to stop spreading the message of Islam. As we know, the Prophe...
The Daily Recitals - Verses for Protection | Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed & Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
September 06, 2020 14:00 - 53 minutes - 49.8 MBThere are passages from the Qur'an we recite regularly but have we stopped and thought "What does it all mean?" From Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayatul Kursi, and the Quls, there are Daily Recitals that can transform our worship if we learn their meanings. Join Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed and Shaykh Abdullah Waheed every Monday at 9:30 pm on Youtube or Facebook Live. The whole Qur'an is a protection and healing for the believer. Alongside practical solutions, such as social distancing and medicine, we ...
Mentorship - Friday Night Live | Featuring Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda and Khalid Mehmood
September 05, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBAlthough the best days of the year are over, the blessings have just begun. Mentorship plays a vital role within our communities, as no one can learn just by themselves; they need teachers to show them the way. Shaykh Abdul-Nasir Jangda, alongside, our Miftaah Scholars, discusses the importance of mentorship and the wisdom those that have walked the path may impart upon us. This Friday Night Live starts off with a performance by Br. Khalid Mehmood, from Dallas, Texas. You can watch the prev...
Fresh Start - A New Year | Friday Night Live feat. Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans & Artist Mohamed Youssef
August 20, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBAs humans, grief and anxiety are two emotions that drag us down spiritually. This is why we enjoy fresh starts and chances to renew our spirituality. As Dhul Hijjah leaves us, we are greeted with Muharram and the Islamic New Year. This is a chance to improve our relationship with Allah SWT, with a sense of renewed joy. We host Ustadh Ubaydallah Evans, a resident scholar with the ALIM Program, and World-Renowned Artist Mohamed Youssef from Egypt as we look to prepare for the Islamic New Yea...
Behind The Scenes | Surah Qalam | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed
August 19, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 52.3 MBBehind the Scenes is a series that answers the questions burning within our hearts. It is an endeavor that looks to elaborate the Qur'an as it was revealed, ayah by ayah. Join Shaykh Abdullah Waheed and Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed for a relaxed conversation about the Qur'an every Wednesday at 9 pm on YouTube and Facebook Live. At this time of our conversation, the Prophet SAW is being called crazy and it is affecting the Prophet SAW; even as the final, most ennobled prophet, he is still huma...
Daily Recitals - The Last 10 of Surah Ali 'Imran Part 2 | Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
August 18, 2020 21:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBThere are passages from the Qur'an we recite regularly, but have we stopped and thought "What does it all mean?" From Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayatul Kursi, and the Quls, there are Daily Recitals can transform our worship if we learn their meanings. Join Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed and Shaykh Mohammed Ishtiaq every Monday at 9:30pm on Youtube or Facebook Live. We continue the discussion of the last ten ayat of Surah Ali 'Imran, which the Prophet SAW would recite every night when woken up and prepari...
Day 11: Arafah | A Virtual Journey of Hajj
August 17, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThe day we have been waiting for has arrived. To commemorate this day, our scholars have taken on the Ihram, the physical reminder that we will all have the same destination, into the grave and onto the Day of Judgment. The most important day of the year, the day the mentally and physically intensive pilgrimage has led up to is the blessed Day of Arafah. Multiply your reward in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah by becoming a Miftaah Sustainer! https://www.miftaahsustainers.org/ With the pa...
The Daily Recitals | Shaykh Abdullah Waheed & Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed
August 16, 2020 21:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MBThere are passages from the Qur'an we recite regularly but have we stopped and thought "What does it all mean?" From Surah Al-Fatiha, Ayatul Kursi, and the Quls, there are Daily Recitals that can transform our worship if we learn their meanings. Join Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed and Shaykh Mohammed Ishtiaq every Monday at 9:30 pm on Youtube or Facebook Live. Click the BELL icon and SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos. For more information on Miftaah Institute Visit our website https://miftaah.or...
Day 10: Mina | A Virtual Journey of Hajj
August 15, 2020 21:00 - 49 minutes - 45.8 MBOn our Virtual Journey, we visit different monuments near the Ka'aba, one of the notable being Mina. It is where the Prophet SAW struggled to receive support, even being rebuked by his own uncle. It is where one truly begins to feel Hajj, perhaps changing their life and receiving the mercy of Allah SWT. The blessing, the light, and the sacrifice all start to become apparent at Mina, in preparation for the Day of Arafah. Multiply your reward in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah by becoming a...
History of The Ka'bah | Episode 10 (Final): A New Beginning | Mufti Aasim Rashid
August 14, 2020 21:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBBecause of the influence of the Prophet SAW (through the will of Allah SWT), the Ka’bah🕋 had experienced a New Beginning. Even after migrating🐪, the Prophet SAW had a connection with the Ka’bah, hoping for the Qibla to be changed towards it. Years later, during the Conquest of Makkah, the Prophet SAW told the Quraysh that it was a day of mercy, not defiling the sanctity of the House of Allah. The Prophet SAW cleaned out the idols🗿 and painted pictures inside the Ka’bah, returning the House o...
Day 9: Ka'bah, the House of Allah | A Virtual Journey of Hajj
August 13, 2020 21:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThe sight of the Ka'bah is what stays with us for the rest of our lives. We have finally reached the House of Allah SWT, in all of its glory and majesty. Our scholars discuss the etiquette of being in front of His House, the different parts of its structure (like the Black Stone), and how to maximize every moment at this point in our journey. Multiply your reward in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah by becoming a Miftaah Sustainer! https://www.miftaahsustainers.org/ With the partial cancel...
History of The Ka'bah | Episode 9: Prophet's Connection | Mufti Aasim Rashid
August 12, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBEven in his early days, the Prophet's Connection (SAW) with the House of Allah🕋, the Ka’bah was strong and direct. The Quraysh used to be particular about others’ use of the Ka’aba and would generally keep special privileges to themselves. They would only allow outsides to wear clothes and eat food near the Ka’bah that was from the Quraysh. Abdul Muttalib, the grandfather of the Prophet SAW, used to let him sit in an ennobled space within the Ka’bah, showing his preference for him. Much late...
Day 8: Entering Makkah | A Virtual Journey of Hajj
August 11, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBNow, we have left Medina and head towards Makkah. This departure happens while wearing the ihram and takes about ten hours via driving; the Prophet SAW would make this journey without any of our current technologies. There are many intentions to make as we approach this city. The pilgrimage to have complete forgiveness from Allah SWT has come even closer, in the historical place of the worship of Allah, Makkah Al-Mukarama. Multiply your reward in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah by becoming...
History of the Ka'bah | Episode 8: Prophetic Placement | Mufti Aasim Rashid
August 10, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB35 years after the Year of the Elephant🐘, the Prophet SAW is a young man who spent his whole life in Mecca. Being Al-Amin (the trustworthy, the honest) heralding a great reputation with the Quraysh, he would soon come to make a prophetic placement. The Kaaba🕋 went through different types of wear and tear through the years, and the leaders of the Quraysh decided it needed a reconstruction. After constructing most of it, they had a large disagreement of who was to place the Black Stone. The Pr...
Day 7: Leaving Medina | A Virtual Journey of Hajj
August 09, 2020 21:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBJust as the sight of the blessed city of the Prophet SAW brings tears to the eyes, so does the departure from his city. There are many emotions that come as we leave the Prophet SAW and say salaam to him. Our scholars discuss how to filter these emotions and the etiquette of leaving the city of the Medina and heading towards Makkah. Multiply your reward in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah by becoming a Miftaah Sustainer! https://www.miftaahsustainers.org/ With the partial cancellation of...
History of The Ka'bah | Episode 7: Divine Protection Part 2 | Mufti Aasim Rashid
August 08, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThe elephants🐘 that came with Abraha were not able to move towards the Kaaba🕋, no matter how much the army pushed and tortured them. Soon, birds🐦 with stones in their beaks and claws begin to hail down upon Abraha and his army, piercing and penetrating through them. Abraha soon dies a painful death. This event was a means of protecting the prophecy of the Prophet (SAW) and would come to know as the Year of the Elephant🐘. Multiply your reward in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah by becoming a ...
Day 6: Khandaq (the Trench) | A Virtual Journey of Hajj
August 07, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBAt the time where the ummah was recovering from the casualties of the Battle of Uhud, the single biggest force of the Quraysh came to battle the Muslims at this low. With the recommendation of Salman Al-Farsi, they begin to build a trench that took them over 15 days to build. Behind this trench is a battle that held many events that we reflect on, on our Virtual Journey of Hajj. Multiply your reward in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah by becoming a Miftaah Sustainer! https://www.miftaahsust...
History of The Ka'bah: Episode 6: Divine Protection Part 1 | Mufti Aasim Rashid
August 06, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBNews of Abraha and his army began to spread, telling others, such as Abdul Muttalib, that he only wanted to destroy the Kaaba🕋; he did not want war. Abdul Muttalib made dua🤲🏼 for divine protection for the House of Allah, knowing the Arabs did not have the strength to stand up against Abraha. Multiply your reward in the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah by becoming a Miftaah Sustainer! https://www.miftaahsustainers.org/ Click the BELL 🔔🔔 icon and SUBSCRIBE For more videos Like this. For more in...