Siraj Wahhaj
38 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsSiraj Wahhaj was born as Jeffrey Kearse and raised in Brooklyn. His mother was a nurse and his father a hospital dietitian. His brother is writer and editor Gregory S. Kearse of Silver Spring, Maryland. He went to church religiously and went on to become a Sunday school teacher as a teenager in a Baptist church.[4] Wahhaj then later went on to the New York University on a partial scholarship. He also played basketball where he met a teammate who interested him in the Nation of Islam, an African-American movement. He subsequently converted to Islam.
In 1969 he ended his schooling and joined the Nation of Islam, changing his name to Jeffrey12x.[4] During this time he was vocal in his belief that “white people are devils.” He said of this, “I preached it. I taught it.”[5] Wahhaj says of his interest in the Nation: “It wasn’t the theology that attracted me to the Nation of Islam at all… It was the kind of do-for-self black pride.”
When Elijah Muhammed died in 1975, “His teachings began to unravel in my mind”, and he became a Sunni Muslim with the encouragement of Muhammad’s son Warith Deen Mohammed. Mohammed took over and reorganized the Nation of Islam, urging members to come to orthodox Islam. Kearse then changed his name again to Siraj Wahhaj, which means “bright light” in Arabic. He was chosen to study Islam at the Umm al-Qura university of Mecca for a period of four months in 1978.[5] He also briefly taught a course in Islamic studies at Howard University, where Johari Abdul-Malik is the chaplain.
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Episodes
Lessons of the Life of Malcolm X
February 22, 2019 16:13 - 23 minutes - 6.8 MBJumuah lecture at masjidul Quds Gatesville Cape Town Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Lessons of the Life of Malcolm X
Allah Is Always First
December 27, 2017 15:46 - 17 minutes - 7.97 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Allah Is Always First
Affairs Of The Heart
December 27, 2017 15:46 - 50 minutes - 23 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Affairs Of The Heart
The Storm And The Tide
December 27, 2017 15:40 - 17 minutes - 8.27 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – The Storm And The Tide
My Story
December 27, 2017 15:40 - 56 minutes - 25.7 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – My Story
How I Came To Islam
December 27, 2017 15:36 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – How I Came To Islam
The Happiness Solution
December 27, 2017 15:35 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – The Happiness Solution
The Decision To Be Muslim
December 27, 2017 15:34 - 59 minutes - 27.3 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – The Decision To Be Muslim
The True Spirit Of Islam
December 27, 2017 15:24 - 53 minutes - 24.4 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – The True Spirit Of Islam
Weakness And Wisdom
July 29, 2017 12:20 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MBThis talk was given at the UMA (United Muslims of Australia) Conference 2017 – Quest for Success. Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Weakness And Wisdom
Leading Ourselves With Love And Faith
February 14, 2017 10:36 - 40 minutes - 18.4 MBImam Siraj delivers this lecture at the 42nd Annual ISNA Canada Convention which was held in May 20-22, 2016. Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Leading Ourselves With Love And Faith
Youth Reviving Islam
December 09, 2016 16:28 - 34 minutes - 16 MBThe Role Of The Youth In Reviving Islam by Imam Siraj Wahhaj At Plymouth, Part of the Forum For Social Studies Dawah UK Tour, 2016. Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Youth Reviving Islam
The Islamic Solution To Racism
December 09, 2016 16:28 - 15 minutes - 7.23 MBIn this lecture Sh. Siraj advises us on the islamic solution to racism. Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – The Islamic Solution To Racism
Farrakhan And The Nation Of Islam
December 06, 2016 15:12 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MBSiraj Wahhaj – Farrakhan And The Nation Of Islam Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Farrakhan And The Nation Of Islam
Khutbah 11-18-2016
December 06, 2016 15:08 - 26 minutes - 12 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Khutbah 11-18-2016
Islam The Tool For The Unity
December 03, 2016 16:58 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIslam Is The Tool For The Unity Of Mankind by Imam Siraj Wahhaj Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Islam The Tool For The Unity
Institutional Racism
December 03, 2016 16:56 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MBImam Siraj Wahhaj and Rev. Michail Curro on Institutional Racism given at the IONA Convention November 25-27, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Institutional Racism
Introspection And Responsibility
December 03, 2016 16:54 - 57 minutes - 26.2 MBThis khutbah was given at Masjid Al Qadir in Spring Valley NY 2012 Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Introspection And Responsibility
Alcohol And Drugs
December 03, 2016 16:50 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBThis lecture was given at the IONA Convention. November 25-27, 2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Alcohol And Drugs
Islamic Awareness Week at Howard University
August 16, 2016 16:32 - 40 minutes - 18.7 MBImam Siraj Wahhaj at Howard University 04-15-2016 Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Islamic Awareness Week at Howard University
Im Only Human
August 16, 2016 16:28 - 28 minutes - 13.1 MBI’m Only Human – Imam Siraj Wahhaj Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Im Only Human
How Many Reminders Do You Need
August 16, 2016 16:26 - 25 minutes - 11.7 MBAl Kikma – How many reminders do you need – Imam Siraj Wahhaj Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – How Many Reminders Do You Need
Rasulullah SAW Always Use Strategic Ways
May 31, 2016 20:56 - 26 minutes - 12 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Rasulullah SAW Always Use Strategic Ways
Planning for Tomorrow
May 31, 2016 20:48 - 15 minutes - 7.18 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Planning for Tomorrow
Curbing Youth Extremism and ISIS Recruitment
April 09, 2016 08:48 - 27 minutes - 12.5 MBTopic: Curbing Youth Extremism and ISIS Recruitment The Muslim community should not consider the San Bernardino, Boston Marathon bombing, Major Nidal Hasanâs Texas shooting incident and other local reported incidents as isolated cases. We have to dig into the real causes leading some of the vulnerable Muslim youth to adopt extreme positions and be easy ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Curbing Youth Extremism and ISIS Recruitment
Patience of a Believer
April 09, 2016 08:46 - 23 minutes - 10.8 MBImam Siraj Wahhaj khutbah at MCA on July 10th, 2015 Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Patience of a Believer
Guide for Humanity - Universal Teachings of the Prophet SAWS
April 09, 2016 08:46 - 49 minutes - 22.8 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Guide for Humanity – Universal Teachings of the Prophet SAWS
Sinners in Need of Mercy
November 07, 2015 18:56 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBThis is the Ramadan Khutbah which Imam Siraj Wahaj gave at the Islamic Center of Tennessee Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Sinners in Need of Mercy
The Worldly Pleasures
November 07, 2015 18:54 - 34 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode of The Deen Show Imam Siraj Wahhaj discusses the Islamic outlook about the worldly pleasures & distractions. Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – The Worldly Pleasures
Light Upon Light
November 07, 2015 18:54 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBUnderstanding that Allah’s Light is His guidance. His Light comes in many different forms, and taking advantage of this Light will benefit our Hereafter. Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Light Upon Light
Mark of a Hero Malcolm X
November 07, 2015 18:52 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Mark of a Hero Malcolm X
Get Rich Or Die Trying
November 07, 2015 18:52 - 51 minutes - 23.7 MB“Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you. Until you visit the graveyards.” [Qur’an 102:1-2] Wealth, while one of the greatest blessings that mankind has been given, is at the same time one of the greatest trials and temptations. It is mentioned in the Holy Quran, “Your wealth and your children are only a trial. And Allah ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Get Rich Or Die Trying
Living Life as a Stranger
November 07, 2015 18:46 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Living Life as a Stranger
Choosing the Right Friends
November 07, 2015 18:46 - 17 minutes - 7.96 MBIn this lecture, Imam Siraj Wahhaj addresses the importance of choosing the right friends and the real extent to which friends can impact us. What are the consequences of bad companionship and the benefits of good companionship? What is some practical advice on what one should do if one doesn’t have good friends? Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Choosing the Right Friends
Happiness Takes Work
November 07, 2015 18:44 - 45 minutes - 21.1 MBUnhappines is Easy: Happiness Takes Work By Iman Siraj Wahhaj ISLAM: the pursuit of happiness 2013 ICNA-MAS Convention, Hartford, CT Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Happiness Takes Work
Be Opposite to the Disbelievers!
November 07, 2015 18:42 - 30 minutes - 14 MBBased on a seemingly trivial hadith in which Prophet Muhammad (P) said “Eat with your right hand”, this khutbah makes clear the profound position of the Prophet (P), the weightiness of his teachings, and the responsibility on those who claim to follow his message. Siraj Wahhaj’s “old school” fire and passion resurface in this brief ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Be Opposite to the Disbelievers!
Are You Ready to Die
November 07, 2015 18:42 - 34 minutes - 15.9 MBOriginal Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Are You Ready to Die
Men in the Hood
November 04, 2015 10:29 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this lecture, Imam Siraj Wahhaj discusses what it means to be a Muslim man in an inner-city environment characterized by poverty, crime and the other well-known challenges existing in the typical American urban environment. He not only discusses what is needed from our brothers, but how he was able to lead an urban renewal ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Siraj Wahhaj – Men in the Hood