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Living The Quran Through The Living Quran

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LTQ - Surah Yaseen - Commentary on Verses 72-73

Living The Quran Through The Living QuranSep 02, 2018

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 30 - Ayesha binte Abu Bakr and Hafsa binte Umar: Plotting Against the Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 2023

30 - Ayesha binte Abu Bakr and Hafsa binte Umar: Plotting Against the Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the thirtieth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Ayesha binte Abu Bakr and Hafsa binte Umar: Plotting Against the Prophet."

Apr 21, 202315:12
 Eid Day and Conclusion to Ramadan Reflections 2023 Series

Eid Day and Conclusion to Ramadan Reflections 2023 Series

As we mark the end of the month of Ramadan and welcome the day of Eid al-Fitr, we provide a summary and conclusion of the series, Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran.

Apr 21, 202312:26
 29 - Wives of Prophets Nuh and Lut: Bad Examples to Learn From - Ramadan Reflections 2023

29 - Wives of Prophets Nuh and Lut: Bad Examples to Learn From - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twenty-ninth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Wives of Prophets Nuh and Lut: Bad Examples to Learn From."

Apr 21, 202315:38
28 - Fatima al-Zahra: Allah respects Her in Revelation of Surah al-Insaan - Ramadan Reflections 2023

28 - Fatima al-Zahra: Allah respects Her in Revelation of Surah al-Insaan - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twenty-eighth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Fatima al-Zahra: Allah “respects” Her in the Revelation of Surah al-Insaan."


Apr 19, 202313:58
22 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 29

22 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 29

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.

In part 22, he goes over the second half of verse twenty-nine: "That is their description, the true followers of Prophet Muḥammad, in the Torah – given to Prophet Mūsā - the previous four traits which were mentioned. And their description in the Injeel also known as the Gospel, which was given to Prophet ʿIsā, is as a plant which produces its offshoots and strengthens them so they grow firm and stand upon their stalks, delighting the Sowers - so that Allah may the cause the unbelievers to boil with rage at the sight of them. Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them, forgiveness and a great reward."

Apr 19, 202329:50
27 - Fatima al-Zahra: The Perfect Representation of The Perfect Woman - Ramadan Reflections 2023

27 - Fatima al-Zahra: The Perfect Representation of The Perfect Woman - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twenty-seventh day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Fatima al-Zahra: The Perfect Representation of The Perfect Woman."

Apr 18, 202310:20
21 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 29

21 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 29

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.

In part 21, he goes over the first half of verse twenty-nine: "Muḥammad is the Messenger of Allah. And those with him, Prophet Muḥammad, are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating in prayer, seeking bounty from Allah and His pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration..."

Apr 18, 202337:10
20 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 28

20 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 28

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.

In part 20, he goes over verse twenty-eight: "It is He, Allah, who sent His Messenger, Prophet Muḥammad d, with guidance and the religion of truth to manifest it over all other religion. And sufficient is Allah as a Witness."

Apr 17, 202323:54
26 - Daughters of Prophet Shu’ayb: Humble, Respectable Women - Ramadan Reflections 2023

26 - Daughters of Prophet Shu’ayb: Humble, Respectable Women - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twenty-sixth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Daughters of Prophet Shu’ayb: Humble, Respectable Women."

Apr 17, 202308:04
25 - Maryam binte Imran : A Chosen, Purified Woman and Paragon of Piety - Ramadan Reflections 2023

25 - Maryam binte Imran : A Chosen, Purified Woman and Paragon of Piety - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twenty-fifth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Maryam binte Imran: A Chosen, Purified Woman and Paragon of Piety."



Apr 16, 202311:54
19 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 27

19 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 27

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.

In part 19, he goes over verse twenty-seven: "Certainly has Allah showed to His Messenger the vision in truth. You will surely enter al-Masjid al-Haram, if Allah wills, in safety, with your heads shaved and hair or nails shortened, not fearing anyone. He, Allāh, knew what you did not know and has arranged before that a conquest near at hand."

Apr 16, 202334:23
24 - Asiyah and Maryam: Two Ideal Role Models for Women and Men - Ramadan Reflections 2023

24 - Asiyah and Maryam: Two Ideal Role Models for Women and Men - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twenty-fourth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Asiyah and Maryam: Two Ideal Role Models for Women and Men."


Apr 15, 202311:21
23 - Mother of Prophet Musa and the Wife of the Pharaoh: Trust in Allah - Ramadan Reflections 2023

23 - Mother of Prophet Musa and the Wife of the Pharaoh: Trust in Allah - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twenty-third of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Mother of Prophet Musa and the Wife of the Pharaoh: Trust in Allah."


Apr 15, 202313:16
18 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 26

18 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 26

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 18, he goes over verse twenty-six: "Recall that time O Muḥammad When those who disbelieved – meaning the polytheists of Mecca - harbored in their hearts, fierce zealotry coming from egotism, tribalism, and feuding, the zealotry particular to the Age of Ignorance – Jāhilīyyah which prevented them from allowing the Muslims to come into the city of Mecca for the Umrah. And so in response, Allāh sent down His (gift of) inner peace and reassurance on His Messenger, sakinah, and on the believers, and bound them to the Word and the spirit of faith, piety, and reverence for God - taqwa. They were most worthy of it and entitled to it; and Allāh has full knowledge of everything."

Apr 15, 202335:49
17 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 24 & 25

17 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 24 & 25

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 17, he goes over verses twenty-four and twenty-five: "And it is He, Allāh, who withheld their hands, that of the polytheist Meccans, from you, the Muslims, and your hands from them, the polytheist Meccans, within the heart of Mecca through the peace treaty of Ḥudaybiyyah after He caused you to overcome them through the terms and conditions of the treaty. And Allāh is ever Seeing and Knowing of what you do. They, the polytheists of Mecca, are the ones that disbelieved and they obstructed you, the Muslims, from approaching and entering Masjid al-Haram and also prevented your sacrificial animals from reaching their place of sacrifice in the outskirts of the city of Mecca in the region of Mina. And if it was not for the fact that there existed believing men and believing women living in the city of Mecca that were not able to migrate to Medina whom you did not know, then realize that if there were to be a war with the polytheists of Mecca, that you might trample them, the innocent Muslims, and there would befall you because of them, dishonor without your knowledge as they would have been killed. Thus, if they were not in Mecca, then you would have been permitted to enter the city– but we did not allow this so as to prevent your hands from being tainted with the blood of innocent believers that would have been killed. Thus, the fact that Allah prevented any war to break out at that time, was so that Allah might admit to His mercy whom He willed, most importantly the believing men and women that were in Mecca and could not escape and were incognito in society. If they, this group of Muslims, had been apart from them – that is the polytheists of Mecca, We would have punished those who disbelieved among them with painful punishment."

Apr 15, 202329:42
22 - The Mother and Sister of Prophet Musa: Guided by Allah - Ramadan Reflections 2023

22 - The Mother and Sister of Prophet Musa: Guided by Allah - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twenty-second day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "The Mother and Sister of Prophet Musa: Guided by Allah."

Apr 13, 202310:14
21 - Fatima az-Zahra: The Fountain of Paradise for the Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 2023

21 - Fatima az-Zahra: The Fountain of Paradise for the Prophet - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twenty-first day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Imam Ali and Fatima az-Zahra: The Fountain of Paradise for the Prophet."


Apr 12, 202312:60
20 - Sayyida Khadijah - Caregiver to Ali and Supporter to Prophet - 2 - Ramadan Reflections 2023

20 - Sayyida Khadijah - Caregiver to Ali and Supporter to Prophet - 2 - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the twentieth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Imam Ali and Khadijah binte Khuwaylid: The Caregiver to Imam ʿAlī and Supporter of the Prophet - 2."


Apr 11, 202309:37
19 - Sayyida Khadijah - Caregiver to Ali and Supporter to Prophet - 1 - Ramadan Reflections 2023

19 - Sayyida Khadijah - Caregiver to Ali and Supporter to Prophet - 1 - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the nineteenth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Imam Ali and Khadijah binte Khuwaylid: The Caregiver to Imam ʿAlī and Supporter of the Prophet - 1."

Apr 11, 202312:59
16 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 23

16 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 23

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 16, he goes over verse twenty-three: "This is the established way of Allah (sunnatullāh) which has occurred before. And never will you find in the way of Allah any change."

Apr 10, 202331:08
15 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 21 & 22

15 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 21 & 22

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 15, he goes over verses twenty-one and twenty-two: "And He, Allāh, promises other victories that you were so far unable to realize which Allah has already encompassed. And ever is Allah, over all things, competent. And if those Meccans who disbelieve had fought you in Ḥudaybiyyah, they would have turned their backs in flight as they do not want to confront the Muslims. Then they would not find a protector or a helper."

Apr 10, 202337:48
18 - Lady Hājar: A Woman with Complete Trust in Allah - Ramadan Reflections 2023

18 - Lady Hājar: A Woman with Complete Trust in Allah - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the eighteenth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Lady Hājar: A Woman with Complete Trust in Allah."

Apr 10, 202313:42
14 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 20

14 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 20

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 14, he goes over verse twenty: "Allah has promised all of you Muslims abundant gains of war that you will take later, and these He granted you as current, present-day reward for your obedience and purity of intention. And He has restrained the hands of other hostile people from you so that it may be a sign for the believers concerning the truth of their way and Allah’s promises to them, and that He, Allah, may guide you to steadfastness on a straight path."

Apr 09, 202339:35
 17 - Men and Women: The Hijab: Quranic Perspectives - Part 2 - Ramadan Reflections 2023

17 - Men and Women: The Hijab: Quranic Perspectives - Part 2 - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the seventeenth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Men and Women: The Hijab: Quranic Perspectives - Part 2."

Apr 09, 202313:15
 16 - Men and Women: The Hijab: Quranic Perspectives - Part 1 - Ramadan Reflections 2023

16 - Men and Women: The Hijab: Quranic Perspectives - Part 1 - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the sixteenth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Women: Right to be Defended against False Accusations."

Apr 09, 202312:45
 15 - Women: Men and Women: Only Allowed to Marry amongst Believers - Ramadan Reflections 2023

15 - Women: Men and Women: Only Allowed to Marry amongst Believers - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the fifteenth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Men and Women: Only Allowed to Marry amongst Believers."

Apr 06, 202314:03
13 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 18 & 19

13 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 18 & 19

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 13, he goes over the eighteenth and nineteenth verses: "Allah was assuredly well-pleased with the believers when they swore allegiance to you, Muḥammad, under the tree at Ḥudaybiyyah. He, Allah, knew what was in their hearts of sincere intention and loyalty to the cause of Allah, and therefore He sent down the gift of inner peace and reassurance on them, and rewarded them with a near victory. And the companions were also given much in gains of war that they will take. And Allah is All-Glorious (aziz), All-Wise (hakim)."

Apr 06, 202330:16
12 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 16 & 17

12 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 16 & 17

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 12, he goes over the sixteenth and seventeenth verses: "Say, O Muḥammad, to those of the dwellers of the desert, the Aʿrab, who stayed behind during the Umrah and the subsequent Peace Treaty of Ḥudaybiyyah: “Soon you will be called to fight against a people of great military power, then either you will fight against them or they will submit to Allah and become Muslims. If you obey this order to follow the Prophet and go to fight, Allah will grant you a handsome reward; but if you turn away as you turned away before during the trip to Umrah, He will punish you with a painful chastisement. There is no blame on the blind nor any blame on those with physical disabilities nor any blame on the sick for staying away from a war in the way of Allāh. Whoever obeys Allāh and His Messenger - Muḥammad in the religious duties he is charged with and can carry out, Allah will admit him into Gardens through which rivers flow. But whoever turns away, He will punish him with a painful punishment."

Apr 05, 202328:09
 14 - Women: Men and Women: Garments for One Another - Ramadan Reflections 2023

14 - Women: Men and Women: Garments for One Another - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the fourteenth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Women: Men and Women: Garments for One Another."

Apr 05, 202313:59
13 - Women: Differences with Men in SOME Areas of Jurisprudence - Ramadan Reflections 2023

13 - Women: Differences with Men in SOME Areas of Jurisprudence - Ramadan Reflections 2023

In this episode of Ramadan Reflections, we review some of the rationale behind why there are differences in some areas of Jurisprudence between men and women.

Apr 04, 202312:14
11 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 15

11 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 15

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 11, he goes over the fifteenth verse: "When soon, you, Muḥammad and the Muslims that took part in the Peace treaty of Ḥudaybiyyah, will travel towards Khaybar and will be victorious so that you can take the spoils of war, those Aʿrab Bedouins who were left behind, and did not accompany you in the Umrah and the Peace Treat of Ḥudaybiyyah, will soon say, “Allow us to follow you to also benefit from the spoils of war.” They, those Aʿrab Bedouins, seek to change the decision of Allāh which was that other than those present at Ḥudaybiyyah, no others are allowed to come and share in the spoils of war of Khaybar. Say to them O Muḥammad: “You shall never  be allowed to follow us in the expedition to conquer the fortress of Khaybar and have a share of the spoils of war; this is what Allāh had said earlier about all of you.” Then they, the Aʿrab that did not accompany you at Ḥudaybiyyah, will soon say: “You are jealous of us and you don’t want us to also have a share in the spoils of war and your not wanting to share the wealth with us has nothing to do with a command from Allah.” However this is not the case as inreality,  indeed they, the Aʿrab, were not capable of understanding except a little due to their own spiritual state - as if they had understood your status, Muḥammad they would not talk in this way.”

Apr 04, 202336:59
12 - "Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran" - Ramadan Reflections 2023

12 - "Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran" - Ramadan Reflections 2023

Women: Right to be Defended against False Accusations taking inspiration from Surah 24 Verse 4-5

Apr 03, 202310:54
10 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 13 & 14

10 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 13 & 14

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 10, he goes over the thirteenth and fourteenth verses: "Whoever does not believe in Allah and His Messenger, Prophet Muḥammad, then surely We, Allah, have prepared a Blaze for the unbelievers. To Allah belongs the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth: He forgives whom He wills and punishes whom He wills; and Allah is All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate."

Apr 03, 202333:14
11 - "Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran" - Ramadan Reflections 2023

11 - "Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran" - Ramadan Reflections 2023

Women: Right to Encourage Good and Forbid Evil taking inspiration from Surah 9 Verse 71-72

Apr 02, 202311:17
10 - Women: Right to Choose when it Comes to Marriage - Ramadan Reflections 2023

10 - Women: Right to Choose when it Comes to Marriage - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the tenth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Women: Right to Choose when it Comes to Marriage." When we look at the private and personal lives of Muslims, we see that there are many issues which come into play. As much as we are individuals, we also seek to lead communal lives – and one of the most interesting relationships which Allah has given is that of marriage. A bond in which two people of perhaps completely opposite backgrounds, from two different parts of the world, two complete strangers, can meet and then live together for the rest of their lives. Marriage, between a man and a woman, and the creation of a family with, if Allah permits, children, is so important that Allah considers it as one of His signs. In this area, history shows us that in pre-Islamic Arabia, to an extent, women did not have freedom of choice of who to marry.

In fact, in the minds of some of tribal groups, a woman was ‘inherited’ from the time of her death to then be the property/wife of another person – against her will! However, the Quran brought forth revolutionary teachings and ingrained in its verses, and Prophet Muḥammad showed us all practically – through his own personal example and that of his daughter, Fatima az-Zahra that women are free to choose their husband. Today, we review verse 232 of Sūrah al-Baqarah, although there are multiple verses of the Quran in regard to marriage: "When you divorce women and they have reached the end of their waiting term, (then, you judges, and you who are guardians of either party,) do not debar them from marrying their (former) husbands, (and O former husbands of them), from marrying other men, if they have come to an agreement between them on equitable terms. This is an admonition to whoever among you truly believes in Allah and the Last Day; that is a cleaner and purer way for you. And Allah knows, and you do not know."

Apr 01, 202309:53
09 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 12

09 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 12

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.


In part 9, he goes over the twelfth verse: "Indeed you, the Bedouin Arabs, thought that the Messenger, Muḥammad, and the believers would never return to their families from the Campaign, and this thought was decked out to be appealing in your hearts, and you entertained an evil thought that Allah would not help the believers and they would be defeated. You - in thinking so have proved yourselves to be and you truly are a people useless and doomed to perish."

Apr 01, 202325:40
08 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 11

08 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 11

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.

In part 8, he goes over the eleventh verse: "Those of the Bedouins, the dwellers of the desert who did not respond to your call to participate in the Minor Pilgrimage Campaign and stayed behind will say to you by way of excuse: “Our possessions and families kept us busy and so we could not join you so ask Allāh for our forgiveness They speak with their tongues that which is not in their hearts Say to them O Muhammad: “Who is there that can intervene on your behalf with Allāh if He wills harm for you or if He wills a benefit for you? Whatever excuse you offer, bear in mind that Allāh is fully aware of all that you do."

Apr 01, 202326:18
09 - "Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran" - Ramadan Reflections 2023

09 - "Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran" - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the ninth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Men and Women: Similar Punishments in the World to Come." In the eighth discussion, we saw ten qualities of MEN AND WOMEN and that they would BOTH be entitled to a reward from Allah. However, what about the sinners that DO NOT ask repentance and have not cleansed themselves of the sins and are not liable for intercession? Will they get different punishments in the world to come for their sins or does Allah deal with them with justice? Well, in Sūrah al-Fath (48), Verse 6, The Quran notes the following: "And that He may punish the hypocritical men and the hypocritical women, and the men and the women who associate partners with Allah, who always entertain evil thoughts about Allah. Theirs will be the evil turn of fate. Allah has destined them to a severe punishment, eternally excluded them from His Mercy, and prepared Hell for them. How evil a destination to arrive at!" As for the verses under review for today, we look at the fact that Allah does not discriminate in the world to come when it relates to punishments that the sinners do – those who sinned and did not ask repentance in the life of this world.

If a man sins, he is liable for a punishment in the world to come; and similar for a woman, if she sins, she is also liable for punishment by Allah. This is made clear in the verse for today which begins by highlighting that Allah will punish the hypocrites – both men and women; and the polytheists – both men and women. In addition, Allah also notes that those which house bad intentions about Allah will also have a price to pay in the world to come. The verse continues in which Allah notes that there were men and women that pretended to be Muslims, in the city of Medina, but they continuously entertained evil thoughts about Allah.

Mar 31, 202308:00
 08 - Men and Women: Similar Spiritual Traits and Rewards - Ramadan Reflections 2023

08 - Men and Women: Similar Spiritual Traits and Rewards - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the eighth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Men and Women: Similar Spiritual Traits and Rewards." One of the beauties of Islam is that it provides answers to lives questions – especially at the time of when the revelation was coming to Prophet Muḥammad. In essence, the Quran is Revelation and the Word of Allah with a timeless appeal, however it was coming to the Muslims when they needed assistance and guidance from the Most High. Consider the verse we are going to review today. When Asmāʾ binte Umays, the wife of Jafar ibn Abi Talib had both returned from Habasha and arrived in Medina, she went to meet some of the wives of Prophet Muḥammad. One of the first questions she asked was in regard to the revelation coming to Prophet Muḥammad and if anything had come down specifically regarding women. Although the Quran is gender-neutral, in some cases, there were verses specially for men or dealt with issues which had a direct implication for men. Up until that point, there were no verses specific to women. Upon hearing this, Asmāʾ went to Prophet Muḥammad and said to him, O Prophet! The women are in loss. The Prophet replied, How so? She replied, There are no virtues for women in Islam or the Quran as there are for men – presumably she was referring to verses about jihad and other such topics which were male-specific. It was at this point that the verse for today was revealed – showing that men and women share in the same rewards as long as they have certain qualities: "Surely all men and women who submit to Allah (whose submission is attested by their words and deeds), and all truly believing men and truly believing women, and all devoutly obedient men and devoutly obedient women, and all men and women honest and truthful in their speech (and true to their words in their actions), and all men and women who persevere (in obedience to Allah through all adversity), and all men and women humble (in mind and heart before Allah), and all men and women who give in alms (and in Allah’s cause), and all men and women who fast (as an obligatory or commended act of devotion), and all men and women who guard their chastity (and avoid exposing their private parts), and all men and women who remember and mention Allah much – for them Allah has prepared forgiveness (to bring unforeseen blessings) and a tremendous reward." (33:35)

Mar 31, 202315:10
 07 - Adam and Hawwa BOTH Repent to Allah - Ramadan Reflections 2023

07 - Adam and Hawwa BOTH Repent to Allah - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the seventh day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Adam and Hawwa BOTH Repent to Allah." Previously, we reviewed the episode which took place in the Garden in which Adam and Hawwa fell for the temptation of Satan and had to recognize that they went against the spiritual guidance of Allah. However, as we know, there is NEVER a dead-end with Allah. Allah has told us that we will make mistakes, we will sin, we will falter, but that He can forgive us – we just need to turn back to Him in tawbah and ask for His forgiveness – istighfār. In Sūrah al-Araf (7), Verses 23-25, we are told that once they realized their situation, Adam and Eve BOTH turned in repentance to Allah and made a sincere appeal for His forgiveness and said: "They said (straightaway): “Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and do not have mercy on us, we will surely be among those who have lost!” He said: “Go down, (all of you,) (and henceforth you will live a life,) some of you being the enemies of the others. There shall be for you on the earth a habitation and provision until an appointed time.” He said: “You will live there, and there you will die, and from it you will be brought forth (on the Day of Resurrection).” These verses for today is not only a historical narrative but also a lesson for us – it teaches us how to engage with Allah when we commit sins. Thus, the first step in turning back to Allah is to acknowledge when we have done wrong.

Mar 31, 202310:51
 06 - Adam and Hawwa BOTH TEMPTED in “The Garden” - Ramadan Reflections 2023

06 - Adam and Hawwa BOTH TEMPTED in “The Garden” - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the sixth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Adam and Hawwa BOTH TEMPTED in “The Garden”." The event of Adam and Hawwa in the Garden is a unique event which is told in two different ways – the Old Testament of the Bible has one narrative while the Quran has the true narrative. The Bible clearly shows that the woman tempted the man – that is Eve tempted Adam – and so technically she is to blame for the downfall of the human being. However the Quran exonerates the woman and paints a radically different picture. In Chapter 7 (Sūrah al-Aʿrāf), Verses 19 to 22, the Quran details the event as such: (To Adam, He said): “O Adam! Dwell, you and your spouse, in the Garden, and eat (of the fruits) thereof where you desire, but do not approach this tree, or you will both be among the wrongdoers.” Then Satan made an evil suggestion to both of them that he might reveal to them their private parts that had remained hidden from them (and waken their carnal impulses), and he said: “Your Lord has forbidden you this tree only lest you should become sovereigns, or lest you should become immortals.” And he swore to them: “Truly, I am for you a sincere adviser.” Thus he led them on by delusion; and when they tasted the tree, their private parts (and all the apparently shameful, evil impulses in their creation) were revealed to them, and both began to cover themselves with leaves from the Garden. And their Lord called out to them: “Did I not prohibit you from that tree, and did I not say to you that Satan is a manifest enemy to you?” 7:19-22 If we study this verse carefully, especially by referring to the Arabic, we see a different picture than what is portrayed by the Bible.

Mar 31, 202309:37
 05 - Spiritual Status of Women and Men in Islam - Ramadan Reflections 2023

05 - Spiritual Status of Women and Men in Islam - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the fifth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Spiritual Status of Women and Men in Islam." We have seen that Islam regards the woman as being a creation of Allah and every much a human being as the man is. Today we wish to look at a general verse in terms of the spiritual status of both the woman and man. There are many verses of the Quran in this regard, and we will be reviewing other verses which are more specific later on. However for today, we look at a verse from Sūrah 3, Ale Imran, verse 195. Scholars note various reasons for why this verse was revealed, one opinion stating that Umm Salamah, one of the wives of the Prophet came to him and said that there are many verses in the Quran about the acts which men are rewarded for – jihad, migration, self-sacrifice, etc. however we wonder if women also share in these same rewards? In response, the verse which we wish to review today was revealed. In it, Allah says the following: "And thus does their (All-Gracious and Generous) Lord answer them: “I do not leave to waste the work of any of you (engaged in doing good), whether male or female. (As males and females following the same way) you are all one from the other. Hence, those who have emigrated (in My cause) and been expelled from their homelands and suffered hurt in My cause, and have fought and been killed, indeed I will blot out from them their evil deeds and will admit them into Gardens through which rivers flow, as a reward from Allah (with infinite Mercy and Power to fulfill whatever He promises).” With Allah lies the best reward. (3:195) The entire verse speaks to the question of Umm Salama and perhaps other women at the time of Prophet Muḥammad and even today.

Mar 31, 202310:08
 04 - Emergence of Islam and a Revolution: Creation of the Women - Ramadan Reflections 2023

04 - Emergence of Islam and a Revolution: Creation of the Women - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the fourth day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Emergence of Islam and a Revolution in the Status of Women: Creation of Women." From today on-wards, we turn our focus to the dawn of Islam, the revelation of the Quran and the revolution which Prophet Muḥammad brought about to change the understanding of people. Right at the outset, we must look at the creation of the human being – as many people – then and now, seem to think that the women is less a human due to how God created them. Right at the beginning of the 4th chapter, which is ironically entitled An-Nisa – The Women – Allah initiates the discussion by taking us back to the creation of humanity: O humankind! In due reverence for your Lord, keep from disobedience to Him Who created you from a single human self, and from it created its mate, and from the pair of them scattered abroad a multitude of men and women. In due reverence for Allah, keep from disobedience to Him in Whose name you make demands of one another, and (duly observe) the rights of the wombs (i.e. of kinship, thus observing piety in your relations with Allah and with human beings). Allah is ever watchful over you. (4:1) Whereas other religions and societies that were build on a lack of Divine teachings looked at women in a negative light, Islam sought to ensure its followers that a woman was every much a human; she had her own free will and her own freedoms – social, political, economic, etc. – obviously in the framework of the teachings of Allah as laid down in the Quran and the teachings of Prophet Muḥammad and his family.

Mar 31, 202309:43
 03 - Women in Pre-Islamic Arabia: Grief at having a daughter - Ramadan Reflections 2023

03 - Women in Pre-Islamic Arabia: Grief at having a daughter - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the third day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Women in Pre-Islamic Arabia: Grief at having a daughter." The second major theme we review from the Quran is the attitude and way that the pre-Islamic Arabs thought of girls – most notably their daughters. Not only did some of the pre-Islamic Arab tribes bury their daughters alive out of a fear of the unknown, as we mentioned yesterday, but they also had strange notions about Allah and the Angels and daughters. Before we go into the discussion on the grief that some Arab men in the pre-Islamic era would show when they wife would deliver a girl, let us have a quick glance at the verses for today from Sūrah al-Zukhruf (43), Verses 16-19: "What! has He taken to Himself daughters out of all that He creates, and “honored” you with sons? When any of them is given the news of the birth of what he accepts as appropriate for the All-Merciful, his face darkens, choking with anger. ”What! (Am I to have a daughter –) one who is brought up in adornments, and unable to be clear in disputation?” And yet they have judged the angels, who are themselves the servants of the All-Merciful, to be females (whom they judge to be of little value, and yet regard as His daughters). Did they witness their creation? This testimony of theirs will be recorded, and they will be called to account (for this falsehood in the Hereafter)." This selection of verses presents us with some of the most twisted thought-patterns of the Arabs of Jahiliyyah era. So what were some of the beliefs that these people had? Tune in to this episode to find out more...

Mar 31, 202309:57
 02 - Women in Pre-Islamic Arabia: Burying their Daughters Alive - Ramadan Reflections 2023

02 - Women in Pre-Islamic Arabia: Burying their Daughters Alive - Ramadan Reflections 2023

On the second day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we review the theme of "Women in Pre-Islamic Arabia: Burying their Daughters Alive." The first major theme we review from the Quran is the attitude and way that the pre-Islamic Arabs treated girls – most notably their daughters. The collection of verses which we wish to review today contains multiple discussions with them such as: Irregular beliefs about Allah and Strange ways of understanding their relationship with Allah. We focus on Sūrah al-Nahl (16), Verses 58-60 in which Allah says: "When any of them is given news of the birth of a girl, his face becomes overcast, and he is (as if choking inwardly) with suppressed anger. He hides himself from the people because of the evil (as he wrongly supposes it) of what he has had news of. (So he debates within himself:) Shall he keep her with dishonor or bury her in earth? Look now! how evil is the judgment they make (concerning Allah, and how evil is the decision they debate)!" Although killing another human is a sick act, however what makes it worse is when a person has the audacity to kill their own flesh and blood; that too a child that is defenceless and that too by burying them alive. We will review this and other issues in this episode of Ramadan Reflections for 2023.

Mar 31, 202310:06
"Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran" - Ramadan Reflections 2023 - Episode 1

"Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran" - Ramadan Reflections 2023 - Episode 1

On the first day of Ramadan 2023/1444, we introduce the theme of "Not Like the Other: Women in the Quran. In the Quran, when speaking about the lead-up to the birth of Maryam binte Imran we are told that her parents had made an oath to dedicate their child, whom they were expecting would be a boy, to be a servant in the temple. In Sūrah Ale Imran (3), Verse 36, Allah says: "Then when she delivered her [child Maryam (Mary)], she said: 'O my Lord! I have delivered a female child,' - and Allah knew better what she delivered, 'And the male (child she expected) could not be like the female (that Allah blessed her with), and I have named her Maryam (Mary), and I seek refuge with You (Allah) for her and for her offspring from Satan, the outcast.'" However as history would show, Maryam binte Imran would become an unparalleled woman in history, giving birth through a miraculous conception to one of the greatest Prophets, Isa ibn Maryam – a Prophet that will return at the end of time to assist Imam al-Mahdi. Unfortunately in our era, we have seen a radical shift in the roles of men and women in society. Yes at one level, we need to get away from stereotypes and cultural practices IF they are going against religion. However one of the downfalls of the rapid ‘progress’ if you want to call it that, is the redefinition of what it means to be a woman. We live in an era in which many women feel that in order to be considered as ‘equal’ to men, they should do and want to do everything men do in society. This is not only in the “West” but also the “East”. It is a global phenomenon that we must all be aware of. As an example, some of the topics which we will cover this month include: • Emergence of Islam and a Revolution in the Status of Women: Creation of Women • Spiritual Status of Women and Men in Islam • Men and Women: Similar Spiritual Traits and Rewards • Men and Women: Similar Punishments in the World to Come • Women: Right to Choose when it Comes to Marriage • Women: Right to Encourage Good and Forbid Evil • Women: Right to be Defended against False Accusations • Women: Differences with Men in SOME Areas (Blood Money, Testimony, and Inheritance) • Women: The Hijab: Quranic Perspectives From the second half of the month, we will look at examples of women in the Quran that Allah speaks about and that we can learn from. The Quran is replete with stories of righteous women like wives of Prophet Ibrahim, the mother and sister of Prophet Musa, the wife of the Pharaoh, Umm al-Momimeen Khadijah, Fatima az-Zahra and others – and we will be spending a day or two on each of these and other noble, respectable women. There are also women that led less than a respectable, righteous life and were reprimanded by Allah in the Quran – women like the wife of Prophet Lut and also the wife of Prophet Nuh and of course, two of the wives of Prophet Muḥammad – Ayesha the daughter of Abu Bakr and Hafsa the daughter of Umar and how Allah speaks about them in Sūrah al-Tahreem. Join us every day in Ramadan 2023/1444 as we review a new and interesting topic from the Quran under the theme of: NOT LIKE THE OTHER: WOMEN IN THE QURAN.

Mar 31, 202307:18
07 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 10

07 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 10

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.

In part 7, he goes over the tenth verse: "Those of the Bedouins, the dwellers of the desert, who did not respond to your call to participate in the Minor Pilgrimage Campaign and stayed behind will say to you by way of excuse: “Our possessions and families kept us busy and so we could not join you, so ask Allāh for our forgiveness.” They speak with their tongues that which is not in their hearts. Say to them O Muhammad: “Who is there that can intervene on your behalf with Allāh if He wills harm for you or if He wills a benefit for you? Whatever excuse you offer, bear in mind that Allāh is fully aware of all that you do.”"

Mar 31, 202328:18
06 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 7, 8, and 9

06 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 7, 8, and 9

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.

In part 6, he goes over the seventh, eighth and ninth verses: "To Allah belong the hosts of the heavens and the earth. Allah is All-Glorious, All-Wise. Surely We, Allah, have sent you, Muḥammad, as a witness to the truth of Islam and the falsehood of other ways, and as a witness in both worlds to people’s deeds, and as a bearer of glad tidings of prosperity in return for faith and righteousness and a warner against the consequences of misguidance. In order that you, O humankind and jinn, believe in Allah and His Messenger, Muḥammad, and that you may help him, Muḥammad, and honour him in the highest regard, and glorify Him, Allah, in the early morning and in the evening."

Mar 31, 202331:42
05 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 6

05 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 6

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.

In part 5, he goes over the sixth verse: "And that He, Allah, will punish the hypocritical men and the hypocritical women, and the polytheistic men and the polytheistic women - those who associate partners with Allah – those people who always entertain negative thoughts about Allah. Theirs will be the evil turn of fate. Allah has destined them to a severe punishment, eternally excluded them from His Mercy and prepared Hell for them. How evil a destination to arrive at!"

Mar 31, 202329:49
04 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 5

04 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verse 5

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory.

In part 4, he goes over the fifth verse: "And that He, Allāh, may admit the believing men and believing women into Gardens through which rivers flow, therein to abide forever, and may blot out from them their evil deeds. That is a supreme triumph in the sight of Allāh."


Mar 31, 202328:47