Darul Qasim Tafseer Updates

Surah Maryam (19:36-49) (Oct 2, 2011)

Sun, 2 Oct 2011 12:00:01 -0500

The theme of the surah changes in this verse from the story of Maryam (AS) to that of Ibrahim (AS). Shaykh Amin elaborates on the excellent etiquette followed by Ibrahim (AS) in his treatment of his disbelieving father. Siddiqiyyah is the highest station of human spirituality that is not always privy only to the prophets.

Surah Maryam (19:16-35) (Sep 25, 2011)

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin describes the nature of the seclusion that Maryam (AS) exercised that attracted the grace of Allah (S) unto her. "The greatest pain endurd by any woman was the pain of Maryam (AS) when she delivered her son (AS)."

Surah Maryam (19:1-15) (Sep 18, 2011)

Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:00:01 -0500

We regret the loss in audio quality for the first three minutes of this recording.
The session begins with a short explanation of the mystic letters. That is followed by a graphic description of the political and religious climate that prevailed at the time of Zakariyya (AS), that brought him to supplicate Allah (S) for an heir.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:110) (Jun 26, 2011)

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 12:00:01 -0500

This aayah (verse 110) sums up the role of Prophet Muhammad (S), and by extension, everything that one needs to know about Islam. Read More.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:107-109) (Jun 19, 2011)

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 12:00:01 -0500

The Prophet (S) will greet the members of his ummah into Paradise at the Haudh of Kauthar Read More.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:100-106) (Jun 12, 2011)

Sun, 12 Jun 2011 12:00:01 -0500

The closing verses of Al-Kahf shine a beacon of light upon the nature of acts that lead to bid'ah. These verses highlght the loss that some poeple find themselves in because of their excessive exertion in ways they think are pleasing to Allah (S), but in actuality they are not.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:83-99) (Jun 5, 2011)

Sun, 5 Jun 2011 12:00:01 -0500

In this session, Shaykh Amin shares insights into the story of Dhu-AlQarnayn - the mighty leader who had tremendous abilities to protect and serve.

Surah Al-Kahf (discussion continued) (May 22, 2011)

Sun, 22 May 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin draws out more profound wisdoms from the story of Musa (AS) and Al-Khidr. In this session, he shares fascinating parallels between the three incidents that transpire while Musa (AS) is in the company of Al-Khidr and three remarkably analogous incidents that marked turning points in the life of Musa (AS) himself. Man is incapable of encompassing true knowledge within the confines of time and space.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:60-82) (May 15, 2011)

Sun, 15 May 2011 12:00:01 -0500

This session opens up the beautiful story of Musa (AS) and Al-Khidr (AS). Shaykh Amin draws out various lessons from the story, among them one of the most essential prerequisites to the acquisition of knowledge, namely the 'adab of seeking it out.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:54-59) (May 8, 2011)

Sun, 08 May 2011 12:00:01 -0500

One of the greatest forms of injustice that one can mete out to oneself is to ignore or disregard the signs of Allah (S) with impunity.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:45-53) (Apr 17, 2011)

Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Good deeds that endure are better than reliance on worldly acquisitions. Man is so heedless and so occupied with the beauty of the dunya, and is completely unprepared for the level of comprehensiveness with which he will be taken to account. "The world has a role to play in our lives, but our lives are not limited to this world".

Surah Al-Kahf (18:29-44) (Apr 3, 2011)

Sun, 3 Apr 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin elaborates on the details surrounding the punishments for disbelief and the rewards for belief. Just as we exert ourselves for the fickle securities of this world, we are encouraged by these verses to exert ourselves in order to attain the everlasting security of the Hereafter. The discussion extends back into the extremely trying predicament of the sleepers of the cave when they made the conscious choice to give themselves up in total submission to Allah (S).

Surah Al-Kahf (18:23-28) (Mar 27, 2011)

Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Allah (S) is not bound to our limits of hope and reason, the Prophetic way is to always be cognizant of Allah's (S) absolute power and dominion over all things.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:13-22) (Mar 20, 2011)

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Causing oneself to be deprived of the truth is the greatest injustice, the ultimate Truth being tawheed. It was an acute awareness of this level of injustice that drove the young men of the cave to their seclusion.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:6-12) (Mar 13, 2011)

Sun, 13 Mar 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Allah (S) reminds the Prophet (S) to convey the message with constancy and make du'aa for the guidance of those whom he called to Islam, but never to be consumed by the passionate and arduous efforts put into it. Nubuwwah is not result-driven.

The first few verses of this surah prepare the reader for the fascinating story of the Companions of the Cave. Allah's (S) pleasure with his servants is infinitely more beautiful than the splendor he has decorated His creation with.

Shaykh Amin comments on the miraculous timing of this surah's revelation as it came about as the Prophet (S) and his companion, Abu Bakr, took refuge in a cave when the future seemed uncertain.

Surah Al-Kahf (18:1-5) (Feb 20, 2011)

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Whereas Surah Al-Israa emphasized Allah's (S) honoring of the Prophet Muhammad (S), this Surah (Al-Kahf) talks to Allah's (S) favors upon ordinary folk who are worthy of His favors. Shaykh Amin comments on the significance and importance of this surah, its placement in the Quran, and the powerful and transformative impact it has on those who recite it, and more so, on those who strive to understand it.

Surah Al-Israa (17:109-111) (Feb 13, 2011)

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 12:00:01 -0500

This session concludes the tafseer of Surah Al-Israa.
The Prophet (S) said, Salaat is the mi'raaj of the believer. Allah (S) has given every believer the same means to access Him that he gave to his Prophet (S). The more a believer knows, the more he submits - that is the state of being blessed with true knowledge and belief.

Surah Al-Israa (17:102-109) (Feb 6, 2011)

Sun, 6 Feb 2011 12:00:01 -0500

A profound and fascinating parallel is drawn here between the journey of the Prophet (S) journey mentioned in the first verse of this Surah, and that of the Children of Israel, mentioned towards the conclusion of the Surah. On one hand, there is the difiicult and arduous journey of the Children of Israel to Jerusalem - a journey that spanned forty years - and on the other, is the blessed journey of the Prophet Muhammad (S) that took but a few brief moments.

Surah Al-Israa (17:96-102) (Jan 30, 2011)

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 12:00:01 -0500

The pitiful state of denying Allah (S) comes with severe consequences. If man does not acknolwedge that Allah (S) is the One who gave him the faculties of speech, sight and hearing, then man will face the predicament of not being able to speak, see and hear on the day when it all matters the most. The ability of the prophets to spend is an immeasurable one, generous as they were in wealth, time and assistance.

Surah Al-Israa (17:86-95) (Jan 23, 2011)

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:00:01 -0500

In this session, Shaykh Amin shares some vauable insights into the nature of the ruh. In this world, the ruh is subordinate to the body and hence the body manifests itself in accordance with its state in the world. On the day of judgment, the process is flipped, and the body becomes subordinate to the ruh. On that day, a healthy ruh is manifested in a healthy body, and an unhealthy ruh is manifested in an unhealthy body.

Surah Al-Israa (17:83-85) (Jan 16, 2011)

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 12:00:01 -0500

Every individual has a of each seeker may well remain intact despite the process of reformation. The rest of the session revolves around a discussion of the .

Surah Al-Israa (17:80-83) (Jan 9, 2011)

Sun, 9 Jan 2011 12:00:01 -0500

In presenting the tafseer of these verses, Shaykh Amin extends the discussion of the maqaam mahmood, that is, the praised station into the realm of authoritative leadership. It is only through uprightness and truthfulness that an individual in a position of authority and strength can hope to receive divine assistance and support.

Surah Al-Israa (17:73-80) (Dec 26, 2010)

Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:00:01 -0500

These first few verses refer to the many attempts of the Quraysh to thwart the efforts of the Prophet (S) by offering him something in return for a compromise in matters of deen. In the verses that follow, Shaykh Amin expands on the high virtue in reciting from the Quran in the Fajr prayer. It is through salaat that the Prophet (S) established a link with Allah (S). The nature of the communication between Allah (S) and the Prophet (S) is revelation (wahy), and the transport for it is the salaat.

Surah Al-Israa (17:65-74) (Dec 19, 2010)

Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Allah (S) has endowed man with an inner strength and will that makes him fully capable of overpowering the demonic influences that he is subjected to in his life. Shaykh Amin elaborates on these verses that remind us that security comes from a conviction that Allah (S) is our Supreme Guardian no matter what calamity may befall us. Allah (S) has bestowed Adam (AS) with an innate dignity, and the children of Adam (AS) all inherit that element of dignity.

Surah Al-Israa (17:60-64) (Dec 12, 2010)

Sun, 12 Dec 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Allah's (S) power encompasses all things. By Allah's (S) leave, the Prophet (S) could instill fear in the minds of agressors without any manifest show of strength, and that is from Allah's qadr. The surah switches its focus to when Allah (S) commands the angels to bown down before Adam (AS). Man is expected to obey first and then justify the state of obedience, as was manifested by the angels. Shaykh Amin expands on these verses that examines the hollow jutifications of Iblis in disobeying Allah (S).

Surah Al-Israa (17:54-59) (Dec 5, 2010)

Sun, 5 Dec 2010 12:00:01 -0500

We have to be careful that we do not measure humanness in accordance with the superfluous; moral excellence and perfection of character are central to every Prophet's persona. The tone of the session shifts into the realm of intermediaries and the extreme caution that must be exercised by worshippers with respect to what they ascribe to such intermediaries, because one wrong step can lead to shirk. Shaykh Amin ends the session with a discussion of the stupidity in man that causes him to spend less time in preparing for the hour, and more time analyzing it. The concession of miracles by Allah (S) usually precedes the imposition of destruction upon a people, as was the case with the Thamud, the people of Salih (AS).

Surah Al-Israa (17:37-43) (Nov 7, 2010)

Sun, 7 Nov 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Who decides what is moral? It is Allah's prerogative to decide morality, not the individual's. The same applies to ethics. Individuals, civilizations, etc. are all subject to Allah's rules. We are not free to theorize and implement our own ahkaam (rules); these have already been determined by Allah through revelation. Interfering with Allah's prerogatives will only lead to false conclusions.

Surah Al-Israa (17:29-36) (Oct 31, 2010)

Sun, 31 Oct 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Allah's knowledge and wisdom encompasses all things, and the servant of Allah is always cognizant of this, no matter what his/her state may be.

Surah Al-Israa (17:23-28) (Oct 17, 2010)

Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin expands on verse 23 of the Surah, reconciling the theory and practice of every believer's obligation towards his/her parents. And in the verses that follow, he extends the concept to encompass the obligation towards relatives in general, and finally towards the needy and the traveller.

Surah Al-Israa (17:13-22) (Oct 10, 2010)

Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:00:01 -0500

"No soul bears the burden of another"
In this session, Shaykh Amin talks about the predicament that man finds himself in when his book of deeds is handed to him.
The second half of this session explores the fall of past civilizations that were given to a hedonistic lifestyle. Muslim civilizations thrived as long as there was an individual, as well as a collective, sense of responsibility towards the needy.
The goal of Muslim civilization is to ensure that each and every Muslim has an equal opporunity to live a life of quality after he or she dies.

Surah Al-Israa (17:5-12) (Oct 3, 2010)

Sun, 3 Oct 2010 12:00:01 -0500

In this session, Shaykh Amin elaborates on the cycle of power that Allah tested the Children of Israeel with, giving them dominion and then taking it away, and then repeating that process. The message is clear to man: "you might seem down trodden now, but that might be a short-lived trial provided you fulfill your covenant with Allah (S)".

The session proceeds with an insight into the gradual night-and-day cycle, relating it to the gradual process of ease that follows a period of difficulty.

Surah Al-Israa (17:2-4) (Sep 26, 2010)

Sun, 3 Oct 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin presents an introduction to Surah Al-Israa, contextualizing it within the seerah of the Prophet (S). The session proceeds with a profound analysis of the opening words of this surah, and then goes on to reference the various signs of Allah (S) that were shown the Prophet (S) during his night journey.

Surah Al-Israa (17:1) (Sep 19, 2010)

Sun, 19 Sep 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Surah Al-Nahl (16:125-128) (Jul 25, 2010)

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykkh Amin concludes the tafseer of this Surah with a commentary on the art and etiquettes of da'wah and religious debate.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:120-124) (Jul 18, 2010)

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 12:00:01 -0500

In this session, Shaykh Amin clarifies the definition of 'hasanah' as it is used in verse 121. "(True ) hasanah in the dunya is the means by which you gain hasanah in the aakhirah"

Surah Al-Nahl (16:116-119) (Jul 11, 2010)

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin carries out a profound interpretation of these verses that talk of the ill effects of twisting the permitted and prohibited in Islam, as well as the importance of exerting ourselves to ensuring we do our best to consume only that which is halal. The discussion ends in a general exhortation to have a good opionion of Allah (SWT). " There is no place for a pessimist in Islam "

Surah Al-Nahl (16:111-115) (Jun 27, 2010)

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:00:01 -0500

The take-away message from this session can be summed up in the following quote: "The purpose of Allah (SWT) giving you gifts is for you to appreciate the Mun'im and not just stop at appreciating the ni'mah itself."

Surah Al-Nahl (16:101-110) (Jun 6, 2010)

Sun, 6 Jun 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Speaking the truth in the face of hardship is a lofty ideal, Allah is merciful to those who conceal their belief out of fear of persecution.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:98-100) (May 23, 2010)

Sun, 23 May 2010 12:00:01 -0500

In this session, Shaykh Amin clarifies the definition of a true qira'ah (reading), and then goes on to elaborate on the 'adab of seeking refuge from the devil before beginning a reading of the Quran.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:91-97) (May 16, 2010)

Sun, 16 May 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Rebellion and Anarchy against an established order are prohibited to believers. Shaykh Amin comments on these verses to highlight the importance of keeping to our covenants and oaths.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:90) (May 9, 2010)

Sun, 9 May 2010 12:00:01 -0500

'Abdullah ibn Mas'ood is known to have called verse 90 of Surah Al-Nahl the most comprehensive ayah of the Quran. Shaykh Amin devotes the entire session to analyzing the profoundness of this verse.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:82-89) (May 2, 2010)

Sun, 2 May 2010 12:00:01 -0500

"On the Day of Judgment, each ummah will bear witness that the message was conveyed". Shaykh Amin clarifies the definition of balaaghah (conveyance) and the unequivocal testimony that every nation will bear on the Day Of Judgment. The session ends with a fascinating discussion on the despicability of argmentation over the Quran.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:76-81) (Apr 25, 2010)

Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:01 -0500

The session begins with a reminder to believers that preparation for the hour is more important than conjecture around its coming. The other take-away points from the session hinge around the ideas that:
"Learning for the sake of learning is not the purpose, learning for the sake of appreciating the One who taught you how to learn is the real purpose. ", and
"The definition of good living is to have sukoon (peace). "

Surah Al-Nahl (16:71-75) (Apr 18, 2010)

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 12:00:01 -0500

In the next few verses, Shaykh Amin dwells on the supreme wisdom of Allah (SWT) in what He has ordained as rizq to individuals, as well as the divinely-ordained disparity in the level of rizq between people. The session circulates around the theme (as put by Shaykh Amin): "The sum of your knowledge is that you do not know, and the sum of Allah's (SWT) knowledge is that He knows"
The session ends with an insightful and detailed analysis of the similitude presented in verse 75.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:66-70) (Apr 11, 2010)

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin elaborates on the fascinating similes used in these verses and builds up the discussion to its zenith in the sixty-eighth verse that serves as the central and pivotal verse capturing the theme and message of this Surah.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:61-65) (Apr 4, 2010)

Sun, 4 Apr 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Surah Al-Nahl (16:45-60) (Mar 21, 2010)

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 12:00:01 -0500

In the first few verses, Allah (SwT) reminds man of his dominion over all creation, thus forming a foundation for the following verses that re-inforce the importance of tawheed "...shirk is the greatest form of oppression - if you see God as divisible, you will see human being as divisible..."

Surah Al-Nahl (16:43-44) (Mar 14, 2010)

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 12:00:01 -0500

" Knowledge of salvation must come through wahy..." In this session, Shaykh Amin explains why it is a ni'mah of Allah (SWT) to have amidst us people of knowledge. The onus of seeking knowledge lies on the seeker who is commanded to ask the People of dhikr.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:35-43) (Mar 7, 2010)

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 12:00:01 -0500

In these next few verses that talk of the commandments of Allah (SWT), Shaykh Amin highlights the mindset prescribed for the Sahaabah, and by extension, for Muslims in general. Patience, and the suppression of the nafs, are critical elements to a sincere struggle for the establishment of justice.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:22-34) (Feb 28, 2010)

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 12:00:01 -0500

In these verses, Allah (SWT) mentions the strong causal relationship between disbelief in the hereafter and the vanity in man. Shaykh Amin teases out the divinely subtle messages interwoven into these verses. "When hearts do not concede to the truth, there is an element of arrogance"

Surah Al-Nahl (16:14-21) (Feb 21, 2010)

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin elaborates on the powerful imagery conjured up by these verses that magnify the creativity of Allah (SWT) manifested in the marine world.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:8-13) (Feb 14, 2010)

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Man's limited creativity is only possible within Allah's (SWT) limitless and perpetual creativity. It is only in pondering Allah's (SWT) magnitudinous power of creation that man can truly qualify his achievements.

Surah Al-Nahl (16:1-7) (Feb 7, 2010)

Sun, 7 Feb 2010 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin introduces this surah, gleaning its theme from the word 'Amr' used in the opening verse. This Surah is about Allah's command, and the way Allah wants Muslims to organize themselves. When Muslims respond to this command, assistance comes from the Angelic realm.

Surah Al-Hijr (15:88-99) (Jan 31, 2010)

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 12:00:01 -0500

The closing verses of the Surah warn against the dangers of dividing the Quran into parts. Shaykh Amin elaborates on the importance of perceiving the Quran as a holistic revelation and approaching it as such.

Surah Al-Hijr (15:77-87) (Jan 17, 2010)

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 12:00:01 -0500

The underlying theme of this session is "Death is inevitable". In these verses of the Surah, believers are warned and encouraged to prepare for the inevitable while they are still alive.

Surah Al-Hijr (15:51-76) (Jan 10, 2010)

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 12:00:01 -0500

In this session, Shaykh Amin comments on the verses concerned with the story of Ibrahim's (AH) angelic guests and the punishment they wrought upon the people of Lut (AH).

Surah Al-Hijr (15:34-50) (Jan 3, 2010)

Sun, 3 Jan 2010 12:00:01 -0500

In analyzing these verses, Shaykh Amin captures the dialog between the accursed devil (Iblis) and Allah (SWT). The take-away point of the session is to avoid the rationalization of sin; "if a sin has been justified, then the devil's work has been done".

Surah Al-Hijr (15:21-33) (Dec 20, 2009)

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:01 -0500

The session begins with verses that remind us of Allah's (SWT) complete control of the natural resources and the natural phenomena that give rise to them. Allah (SWT) distributes them in due measure. Shaykh Amin links this divine strategy of appropriate distribution to the manner in which Allah (SWT) sent down the Quran to His prophet (S).

Surah Al-Hijr (15:10-20) (Dec 13, 2009)

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:00:01 -0500

The session begins with verse 10 of Surah Al-Hijr which initiates an analysis of the folly of disbelievers who belie the Truth even when they see it with their own eyes. The session concludes with insights into verses 17 to 21 that reconcile the physical with the spiritual.

Surah Al-Hijr (15:1-9) (Dec 6, 2009)

Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:00:01 -0500

Surah Al-Hijr - Introduced.

Surah Ibrahim (14:42-52) (Nov 20, 2009)

Sun, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:01 -0500

Surah Ibrahim - Concluded.

Surah Ibrahim (14:35-41) (Nov 8, 2009)

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:00:01 -0500

In this session, the focus of the surah shifts to Ibrahim (AS). Shaykh Amin takes an in-depth look at the wisdom behind the supplications of Ibrahim (AS) presented in these verses.

Surah Ibrahim (14:26-34) (Nov 1, 2009)

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin examines the analogy of a strongly rooted tree and a believer in Allah, as well as the converse analogy. The will of Allah is supreme and unquestionable, it is in sumbitting to it that the believer finds peace.

Surah Ibrahim (14:18-25) (Oct 25, 2009)

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:00:01 -0500

The verses of this session revisit the dichotomy of answering the call of the Prophet (S) versus the call of the devil. Shaykh Amin paints a vivid picture of the supreme drama that unfolds for a submitting soul on the day of judgement, and the gruesome alternative for the rebelling soul. The session closes with the similitude of the tree of tawhid that is rooted firmly, and that can weather any storm.

Surah Ibrahim (14:7-17) (Oct 18, 2009)

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:00:01 -0500

In this session, Shaykh Amin elaborates on how we must be cautious when we read the verses of the Quran: reward and punishment are contextualized concepts whose realization can be subtle, and apparent only to the discrerning eye.

Surah Ibrahim (14:1-6) (Oct 11, 2009)

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin advances a brief introduction to this Surah and then delves into the first few verses that clarify Allah's support for the Prophet's (S) mission of bringing people to the path of belief. The Shaykh shares valuable insights into the preconditions and etiquettes of da'wah based on the interpretation of these verses.

Surah Al-R'ad concluded (13:38-43) (Oct 4, 2009)

Sun, 4 Oct 2009 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin concludes this Surah with a close look at the Islamic understanding of destiny.

Surah Al-R'ad (13:30-37) (Sep 27, 2009)

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 12:00:01 -0500

These verses provide an insight into the degree of Allah's support for the Prophet (S) and the inevitable doom awaiting those those who plot against the cause of the Prophet (S). The session ends with a clarification on the ayaat of the Quraan that are explicit commands versus those that interpretable at different levels.

Surah Al-R'ad (13:24-29) (Aug 30, 2009)

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin dwells on the arrogance in man (explicit or implicit) when he demands signs from Allah (SWT). It is in lowering our standards in this life that we open ourselves to divine guidance and lasting tranquility.

Surah Al-R'ad (13:19-23) (Aug 23, 2009)

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:00:01 -0500

The verses of this session outline a dichotomy in the outlook of man - those who recognize the Truth as it comes from their Lord, and those who do not.

Surah Al-R'ad (13:14-18) (Aug 16, 2009)

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:00:01 -0500

Shaykh Amin begins the session by elaborating on the opening verse that clarifies the command to supplicate to Allah with tawheed. In the verses that follow, he discusses the hidden meanings behind the similes put forth in those verses.

Surah Al-R'ad (13:6-13) (Aug 9, 2009)

Sun, 9 Aug 2009 12:00:01 -0500

These verses summarize, in divine eloquence, first, the macroscopic amr (command) of Allah (SWT) and second, the microscopic amr of Allah (SWT). The infinite mercy of Allah (SWT) precludes Him from holding His Majestic Self to the standards of petty human justice; He oversees the faults of humans in accordance with His Wisdom and Will.