In between battles and crucial moments of history, Allah revealed Al-Anfal and At-Tawbah, the two war-time chapters. Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro explore these verses with Ustadh Justin Parrott, delving into the divine guidelines for actions and spirituality given in the political context of that time—and the timeless lessons we can take from them today. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this...
Apr 22, 2021•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Surah Anfal was revealed at a pivotal point in the seerah, the battle of badr. There were many miracles that happened enabling the victory of Badr. Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Hassan Elwan reflect on the lessons Juz 9 and how Allah sent revelation to better the character of the best of people, the companions of the Messenger ﷺ. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donat...
Apr 21, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Surah al-Araf was revealed in Makkah and contains many stories of the prophets of destroyed nations including Nuh and Lut. It also has reflections on theology and its implementations. Sh. Yousef Wahb, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro connect these key points of juz' 8 to the Makkan climate at the time, including the pre-Islamic practices and rituals of the Arabs before Islam. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by support...
Apr 20, 2021•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast As Surah Al-Ma’idah closes and Surah Al-An’am begins, Allah demonstrates the parallels of the prophethood of Isa (pbuh) and Muhammad ﷺ, preserving their greatness while maintaining His integrity. Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflect on this and other themes of juz 7—and end with an impromptu poem. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donate now here...
Apr 19, 2021•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Surah Al-Ma’eda was one of the last chapters to be revealed. In it, the Prophet and the Muslims were reminded to honor their covenants to Allah and to other people. Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Tahir Wyatt reflect on the lessons of Juz’ 6 and the standard that was set for the Muslim community. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donate now here ....
Apr 18, 2021•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast While many people view Surah al-Nisa’ as a chapter full of legal rulings, juz 5 is actually rich with seerah . Sh. Ibrahim Hindy joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on the stories behind the rulings and the beautiful way in which this chapter instructs the Prophet ﷺ to be just and guides the community to follow his example. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donat...
Apr 17, 2021•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast As the fourth post-Hijrah year commenced, Muslims were faced with rebuilding a society after the fateful battle of Uhud. Today's guest, Tesneem Alkiek, joins Dr. Omar and Sh. Abdullah to delve into the concepts of juz' 4 that are just as relevant to our hurting ummah today: taqwa , qadr , the rope of Allah, brotherhood, and du’a. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donate now ...
Apr 16, 2021•40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, joined by special guest Najwa Awad, explore the 3rd juz' of the Holy Qur'an from the perspective of the Seerah. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donate now here ....
Apr 15, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Most verses in the second juz of the Qur’an were revealed in the second year after hijrah. In this episode, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro are joined by Sh. Ismail Kamdar to discuss both the rulings and blessings that were revealed to the Ummah during this time. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donate now here ....
Apr 14, 2021•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In the opening episode of this Ramadan series, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, joined by special guest Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy, explore gems from the first Juz’ of the Holy Quran. Download our FREE eBook “Qur’an 30for30: The Companion Reader” here . Pursue a Prophetic mission by supporting our work during this blessed month. Donate now here ....
Apr 13, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is the problem with only focusing on “functional Islamic education” with your children? It is important that we have discussions with our children about their faith that is deeper than just the actions of prayer or fasting. We should equip our children with answers that will help them overcome doubt as they get older. Join Sh. Ibrahim Hindy as he focuses on the final key of Prophetic Parenting: faith and how to teach it to our children.
Mar 08, 2021•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast The way you were raised is probably not going to be the way you raise your children. Cultural expectations and norms shift, and it is vital to be adaptable as a parent. This adaptability extends to your children’s different personalities. We must recognize that each of our children is different, and adjust our parenting style to their needs. Sh. Ibrahim Hindy discusses the 9th key of Prophetic Parenting: adaptability.
Mar 08, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do we ensure that our children can grow into well-rounded adults that are self-sufficient? Sh. Ibrahim Hindy discusses the problem with hijacking our children’s decisions and the issues that come from taking the responsibility of self-care from them. Here are some tips that you can begin to apply immediately to set your child up for success.
Mar 08, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whether done intentionally or not, most parents actually display favoritism between their children. This issue can cause a fracture in the family dynamic. The Prophet taught us the importance of being just with our children. Sh. Ibrahim Hindy explores the negative effects of unfairness between children and teaches us lessons from the prophets on achieving justice in our home.
Mar 08, 2021•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Allah is the source of all mercy upon us, and He decreed that the first touch of mercy we feel is from our parents. Being undutiful towards our parents is one of the greatest sins in our religion. We want our children to go to heaven and know that their path is through their obedience to us. That’s why it is important that we assist our children and help them respect us. Sh. Ibrahim Hindy shares 3 steps we can take to achieve that.
Mar 08, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our companions have an influence on our lives. The same holds true for the friendships our children may have. We may not be able to control the acquaintances our children are surrounded by, but what can we do to ensure that they are not negatively impacted by their peers? Explore the five tips that Sh. Ibrahim Hindy shares to will help your child overcome peer pressure and choose friends that elevate them in this life and the next.
Mar 05, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Prophet ﷺ said: Be kind to your children and perfect their manners. Sh. Ibrahim Hindy explains this hadith and the sequence of the order set by our Prophet ﷺ. He explains how parents should set rules for their children in a way that signifies their value. Discover the greatest gift you can give your child and how you can be the best role model for them in our 4th episode of Keys to Prophetic Parenting.
Mar 04, 2021•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Du’a is critical when it comes to raising our kids. It reminds us that parenting is hard and that we must rely on the All-Mighty throughout this journey. With the multitude of du’a for children in the Qur’an, it appears that Allah is emphasizing the importance of doing so. Join Sh. Ibrahim Hindy in the third episode of Keys to Prophetic Parenting and learn about the role du’a plays in your parenting style, as well as the variety of different du’as you should be making for your children....
Mar 03, 2021•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast It is not enough for our love towards our children to be apparent to us; it is also important for them to know how much we care for them. Sh. Ibrahim Hindy reminds us that we must create an environment for our children where they never doubt our affection. Learn more about the Prophet’s approach to compassionate parenting and the context of his famous hadith “whoever does not show compassion, will not be shown compassion.” Explore the second key to Prophetic Parenting with practical advice on ho...
Mar 02, 2021•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Our children are gifts from Allah. How we raise them has an impact on our life in this world, our life in the hereafter, and the entire Ummah. In fact, the story of Musa (as) teaches us that the first step to transform the entire nation was telling a mother to raise her child. In this first episode of our newest series, Keys to Prophetic Parenting, Sh. Ibrahim Hindy shares the meaning of “coolness of your eyes” in relation to children and how we can, insha’Allah achieve that, with the right pare...
Mar 01, 2021•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Listen here . Have you ever heard something about Islam that made you double take? Questions like “With our political climate, will my children be Muslim?” or “If God is the Most Merciful, why does Hellfire exist?” Welcome to DoubleTake, Yaqeen Institute's new podcast exploring Islamic topics that give us pause. Join our host Mohamad Zaoud and array of experts and scholars as they address these tough questions and topics by exploring the bigger picture through current events, pop culture, a...
Feb 24, 2021•25 sec•Transcript available on Metacast As humans, we are all bound to sin, but the believer is one who repents after making a mistake. Learn about repentance in Islam and the different ways of returning to Allah and seeking forgiveness.
Jan 30, 2021•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does Islam say about loving and respecting our parents? Explore today’s content to learn about the station of parents in Islam and how some of our pious predecessors cared for their parents.
Jan 29, 2021•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast When we think of da’wah, we think of directly inviting people to Islam, but there are many ways to perform da’wah. Learn about the ways in which we can invite others towards good in today’s content.
Jan 28, 2021•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s content describes the beauty and benefit of turning to Allah when others are asleep.
Jan 27, 2021•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sometimes we care too much about how others perceive us that we lose sight of our intentions and sincerity to Allah. Explore today’s content to learn how to protect your private life with Allah.
Jan 26, 2021•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Du’a is a powerful connection between the believer and Allah. Learn about this important component of our worship and check out our du’a eBook of prophetic prayers for relief and protection.
Jan 25, 2021•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is the prophetic way of forgiving others? Learn how to forgive those around you and seek justice in healthy ways.
Jan 24, 2021•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is your relationship with the Qur’an? Here’s how you can revitalize or nurture your connection with the Qur’an and the reward for doing so.
Jan 23, 2021•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does it mean to have good ethics and morality?
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