I chose the title of this post from a metaphor coined by the Shaykh in this talk through which he explains the level of effort accompanying a quest for the night: To earn the degree of Laylatul-Qadr and access the nur and the rahmah in it, one has to graduate from the college of ‘ibaadah…
Surah Al-Jāthiyah – A Warning Against Following Our Desires
Another no-holds-barred lecture speaking to the pervasive practice of following our own desires, using Islam to seek validation before whatever our target audience may be. This is relevant to the likes of ISIS that follows its own misguided representation of an Islamic khilaafah, as well as to proponents of Muslim gay rights. The talk primarily…
A Challenge To Those Engaged In The Arts
We listened to the entire recitation of Al-Shu’raa and Al-Naml. In this commentary, Shaykh Amin explains how the former surah (naturally) feeds into the latter. The Quran addresses poets and their futile flights of fancy, eventually leading the audience into the world of military might under the reign of Sulayman (AS). Shaykh Amin’s rationale is…
An Exhortation To Study Al-Furqaan
Shaykh Amin encourages us to study Surah Al-Furqan, even with the aid of a translation, but with important reservations. In his short commentary on this surah, he cites multiple examples from the seerah of the last messenger (and that of the other prophets) wherein a call to action is not contingent upon strength in numbers….
Surah Hud And The Omnipotence of Allah (S)
While our ‘aqeedah acknowledges the mercy and Rahmah of Allah (S), the purpose of Surah Hud is to present the stark naked truths of what faces those who reject Allah (S) and His messengers. Shaykh Amin discusses the sense of khauf with which the Surah must be approached. It is not appropriate to dismiss the Surah…
The Rahmah Of Saum
Less than three hours ago, soon after the taraweeh of this tenth night, Shaykh Amin delivered a casual talk on the Rahmah of saum. As always, nothing casual about the content. This 24-minute session (provided for free below) is packed with gems surrounding the crown jewel that is the Rahmah of, and in, fasting. …
The People of the Marrow
Last night, the fourth of Ramadan, we listened to a recitation of Aali-‘Imraan over taraweeh. After leading the witr salaat, Shaykh Amin delivered a short commentary on the concluding verses of the surah. “This surah is meant for Jews and Christians,” he remarked before he delivered an exposition of: اُولِى الۡاَلۡبَابِ. That phrase is often translated as men…
The Spirit of Religions (BBC Local Radio)
Shaykh Amin was recently invited by BBC Local Radio to represent Islam in a debate/discussion titled The Spirit of Religions. Part 1 is now available. BBC Radio Bristol hosted part 1 of #spiritofreligion. Shaykh Amin is the Muslim voice on the panel. http://t.co/tbnNoKOitl — Javeed C. (@javeed_c) June 2, 2015 Part 2 will be made available next week…
Now Available – Welcoming Ramadan
Six insight-packed lectures delivered over the last five years. We threw in the most recent one as well, the Pre-Ramadan talk from this past Sunday. That last one is free, available below for your convenience. Here’s a quick summary of contents. The Oasis of Ramadan This is a classic, must-listen. The apparent paradox in the…
The Wife of Imran & The Purity of Maryam
Two more hours from the Women in the Quran lecture series are now individually available. These sessions provide a profound understanding of the mother of Maryam and how her own miraculous conception was a sign of the great honor awaiting her daughter. These sessions are indispensable to fully appreciating the trials these two women faced and how they…