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Episode 63: Is International Community finally turning against Palestine occupiers - Br Wassim Doureihi and Br Amer Alwahwah

Considerable number of politicians, including Muslim rulers, around the world seem to be concerned and raising voices about illegal occupation of Palestine by 'israel'. One such example being President of Turkey, Tayyib Erdogan,  using harshest words against the occupiers.

 

Are these politicians, and international organizations, finally realising the attrocities unleashed by occupier 'israel' and raising legitimate voices against it?

 

Listed to the activist from Palestine roots, Br Amer Alwahwah, discuss the issue with Br Wassim Doureihi.

Episode 62: Navigating the Left/Right Divide - Br Wassim Doureihi and Br Mohammed Abdul Wahab

The recent political divide between the left and the right has dominated much of the commentary in the west over the last few years. Certain social and economic trends have touched peoples sensitivities on both sides of the spectrum. What are the origins of such a divide, where is it heading and how should Muslims navigate such impassioned and at times, aggressive stances.

Episode 61: Reverence of the Creator in a Godless Society - Br Mohammed Trad

The instinct of reverence is innate and constant in human beings, for it is the feeling of the need for the Creator and the Organiser, regardless of how people interpret that Creator. 

The instinct of reverence does not exist amongst the animals, it the only instinct unique to man. It is triggered when man perceives his own weakness and mortality which generates certain emotions

Man is frail, weak, easily hurt, prone to illness and is destined for death. He is nothing but a spec of sand in the vast Universe which submits to Allah (swt). Realising ones mortality aids in sparking the feeling of reverence and veneration of the immortal, Allah (swt).

The Western culture detracts people away from reverence. The ignition of the survival and procreation instincts dominates Western societies and those strongly affected by its culture. Unfortunately this reality has afflicted some Muslims where the reverence instinct is only ignited very occasionally, possibly in the month of Ramadhan, during an illness or when facing a death.

Episode 60: Tawakkul in Allah - ARE WE PUTTING ALL OUR TRUST IN ALLAH? - Br Yahya Alam & Br Mohammad Wahwah

Trust in Allah is the path to reassurance and safety in the world of anxiety and disappointment

Here comes the role of Tawakkul, trust in Allah, which Allah commanded the prophets and the believers to abide by, and Tawakkul on Allah the Almighty is linked back to the Islamic creed, in it the confession of the servant and his submission to Allah, and handing over all his affairs to the one Creator, who disposes all his affairs, and the Manager of all his conditions, small and large. 

In the biography of Sayyiduna Ibrahim, Sayyiduna Musa, Sayyiduna Esa, Sayyiduna Muhammad ﷺ and the other prophets, peace and blessings be upon them all, we have a good example, as they adhered to the rulings and orders of Allah, relying on Him (swt), taking the reasons leading to the results.

The Muslims will not return to their glory and strength without truly understanding the idea of Tawakkul in Allah in the correct manner and truly having trust in Allah (swt), because the greatest of things can not be achieved only by material strength. It is limited no matter how much it is, but the belief that there is a greater power; an unlimited power behind them who helps them, which is the power of Allah the Almighty.

Episode 59: Afghanistan - Understanding the recent developments - Ust Abu Anas & Br Wassim Doureihi

Join us in this episode which will seek to answer some of the key questions around the latest developments in Afghanistan.

❗ What do the developments mean to the West & its agents; to the Muslim movements; and to the masses in the Muslim world?
❗ How do we understand the swift takeover by Taliban?
❗ Should Taliban declare a Khilafah? if not, what should it do?
❗ Does a military defeat necessarily mean political defeat? And when does a military victory lead to political victory?
❗ Has Taliban changed over the years, and if so, how?
❗ What are the challenges faced by Taliban after taking over?

Episode 58: Muharram, Hijra and the birth of the Islamic State - Br Soadad Doureihi

Muharram, the new year, a pledge, and the significance of the Hijri migration.

Being in the blessed month of Muharram (1443AH), let us reflect on its significance of being chosen as the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

 

- The beginning of the Islamic Calendar was adopted during the rule of Umar (ra). When the lands began to expand so far, they needed a reference time when he began to issue written orders to his governors. Ie. Abu Musa al-Ashary (ra) complained that Umar's letters needed to be dated.

 

- A second reason for initiating the Hijri date was when a complaint over a debt reached Umar (ra). They knew the month but were confused over the year, so Umar decided to introduce the calendar.

 

- After consulting with the companions, they agreed that the Hijri migration should be the starting point.

 

- The reason Hijrah (migration) was chosen over other significant Islamic events was because it was considered the most essential event that established the Islamic nation and separated between truth and evil.

 

More on these points in this episode!

Episode 58: (Mis)Information During Lockdown - Sheikh Rian

How should we navigate through our way regarding all the information and misinformation that is available to us on all the different platforms?

 

Join us in this episode as Shiekh Rian unpacks this from an Islamic perspective. 

Episode 57: The Story of Musa played out in 21 Century - Br Ramzi & Br Anas

*𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒂 (𝒂𝒔) 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 21𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒚*

 

What can we learn from the most spoken about prophet in the Quran - Musa (as), as Muslims living in the West

 

From persecution, migration and forced assimilation to tawakul, standing firm and holding account - the parallels are truly remarkable.  

Episode 56: Politics is at the heart of our problem and our solutions - Br Wassim & Br Harun

𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

 

A subject shrouded in mystery or disdain. Whatever the justification, we are told to avoid it, dislike it or ignore it. The few times we do engage in politics, it seems to only make it worse.

 

But what is Islam's position on politics?

Does it occupy a natural place within the Islamic tradition?

Is it possible to confront the challenges the Ummah face without it?

Episode 55: Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas - The 10 Companions who were given glad tidings of Paradise | Br Mohamed Trad

5th Sahaba on the topic of "The 10 companions who were given glad tidings of Paradise" is Sa'd ibn abi Waqqas R.A.

Not very much is known or said about him r.a. like that of the first 4 Sahabas in this hadith, other than him being a great archer. However, he has a noble lineage and was part of many historical landmarks that made him a very special Sahabi and to be part of the ones who were given glad tidings of Paradise.

In this podcast, listen to the biography of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas r.a. by Br Mohamed Trad to know and learn more about him.