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Sonne & Stahl - Weltretten ohne Illusionen
Sonne & Stahl - Weltretten ohne Illusionen#33 Erträge, Umwelt, Profit: Was kann Gentechnik? – mit Matin Qaim (Staffel 3, Ep 5)Gentechnik schön und gut - aber wie viel kann sie wirklich für eine nachhaltigere Welt bringen? Gar nicht so wenig, wie der Agrarökonom Matin Qaim erklärt. Über gentechnisch veränderten Käse und Bier – und wie wir die Potenziale modernster Technik für eine gute Zukunft für unsere Kinder optimal nutzen.Der Gast:Matin Qaim ist Agrarökonom. Er ist Direktor des Zentrums für Entwicklungsforschung (ZEF) an der Universität Bonn. Außerdem ist er Teil der Deutschen Leopoldina, der Nationalen Akademie der WIssenschaften. Zum VertiefenDie deutsche Nationale Akadem...
2024-03-211h 12Wie wollen wir essen?
Wie wollen wir essen?Mit der Natur im Einklang! - Nachhaltigere Landwirtschaft mit Prof. Matin Qaim (S1F4)Im Gespräch mit Prof. Matin Qaim In dieser Folge schauen wir uns die Produktion der Lebensmittel in der Landwirtschaft an: Ist die Bio-Landwirtschaft wirklich nachhaltiger als die konventionelle Form? Welche Möglichkeiten haben die Landwirt*innen? Ist der Soja-Anbau für Tofu & Co verantwortlich für die Abholzung des Regenwaldes? Wie kann die Landwirtschaft in der Zukunft aussehen? Im Gespräch mit Prof. Matin Qaim wollen wir unter anderem diesen Fragen auf den Grund gehen. Eine nachhaltigere Landwirtschaft ist die Grundlage für nachhaltigere Lebensmittel. Sie bietet viel Potenzial, den ökologischen Fußabdruck unserer Lebensmittel zu beeinflussen. Foto M...
2023-04-1754 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Resurrection - 2 [Surah Qaaf]In Part 2 of the commentary (tafseer) of Chapter 50 of the Quran, Surah  Qaaf, we review Verses 3 to 5 under the theme of "The Resurrection"   𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐜 𝐐𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Shaykh Hasan al-Nakhli  from Dar al-Sayyida Ruqayya (peace be upon her) found @ http://www.ruqayah.net/audio/index.php?catb=166&part=1   --   𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 our videos by pledging a monthly amount at 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐨𝐧.𝐜𝐨𝐦/𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐈𝐏𝐇    𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐔𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚:       𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞: www.qaim.ca       𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫: @QAIMInstitute       𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞: QAIM Institute       𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: QAIMInstitute       𝐒𝐧𝐚𝐩𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭: QAIM Institute       𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: @QAIMInstitute       𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐚𝐓𝐕: QAIM_Institute   𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦:   𝐀𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐫: https://anchor.fm/qaim-institute   𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/living-the-quran-through-the-living-quran/id1403132691?mt=2&uo=4   𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81MTMwOWU4L3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz   𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://open.spotify.com/show/2OvCYQ0wWqEhGsmYohuNXi
2021-12-0107 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranNothing Can Save You – Verse 17In this, part 18, we cover verse 17: Neither their wealth, nor their children will avail them anything against Allāh. They are companions of the Fire: they will abide therein forever.
2020-08-3104 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranFalse Promises - Verse 16In this, part 17, we cover verse 16: They take their oaths as a covering (to screen their misdeeds and themselves from accusations), and bar (other people) from Allāh’s way. Therefore, there is for them a humiliating punishment.
2020-08-2802 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Punishment - Verse 15In this, part 16, we cover verse 15: Allāh has prepared for them a severe punishment. Evil indeed is that which they do habitually.
2020-08-2602 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranWrath of Allah - Verse 14In this, part 15, we cover verse 14: Have you not considered those who take for confidants and guardians people whom Allāh has condemned to punishment? They are neither of you (O believers) nor of the others (whom they take for confidants and guardians). They swear to a lie (that they are of you), while they know (it to be a lie).
2020-08-2403 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranHave No Fear! - Verse 13In this, part 14, we cover verse 13: Is it that you are afraid of offering something in alms before your consultation (with Prophet Muḥammad)? (If so) and you have not done it, and Allāh has turned to you in forgiveness, then establish the prayer (in conformity with its conditions), and pay the prescribed purifying alms, (the zakāt), and obey Allāh and His Messenger; and Allāh is fully aware of all that you do.
2020-08-2103 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranConsultative Fees - Verse 12In this, part 13, we cover verse 12: O you who believe! When you intend to consult the Messenger in private, then offer something in alms (to him) before your consultation. That is better for you and purer. Yet if you do not find (the means to do so), then Allāh is surely All-Forgiving, All-Compassionate.
2020-08-1903 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranMake Space! - Verse 11In this, part 12, we cover verse 11: O you who believe! When you are  told: “Make room in the assemblies (for one another and for new comers)”  do make room. Allāh will make room for you in (His grace and Paradise).  And when you are told: “Rise up (and leave the assembly),” then do rise  up. Allāh will raise (in degree) those of you who truly believe (and  act accordingly), and in degrees those who have been granted the  knowledge (especially of the religious matters). Surely Allāh is fully  aware of all that you do.
2020-08-1906 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranWork of the Devil - Verse 10In this, part 11, we cover verse 10: Secret counsels (held for other  reasons) are only (a provocation) from Satan, in order that he may cause  grief to the believers; yet he cannot harm them in anything unless by  Allāh’s permission; and in Allāh let the believers put their trust."
2020-08-1503 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranGood Counsel - Verse 9In this, part 10, we cover verse 9: "O you who believe! If you hold  secret counsels, do not hold secret counsels to commit sins, or for  (urging one another to) offensiveness and disobedience to the Messenger;  but rather hold counsels for Godliness, and righteousness, and piety.  Keep from disobedience to Allāh in reverence for Him and piety, to Whom  you will be gathered."
2020-08-1204 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranSecret Meetings - Verse 8In part nine we review verse 8 in which God says: Have you not  considered those who were forbidden to hold secret counsels, and yet  reverted to what they had been forbidden, and held secret meetings to  commit sins (such as drinking alcohol, gambling, and evading the  prayer), and for (urging one another to) offensiveness and disobedience  to the Messenger (in his commands and prohibitions. It is these very  people who) when they come to you, salute you with a salutation that  Allāh has never taught you and with which He has never saluted you, and  they say to one anoth...
2020-08-1104 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Ultimate Witness – Verse 7In part eight we review verse 7 in which God says: Have you not  considered that Allāh knows whatever is in the heavens and whatever is  on the earth? There is not a secret counsel between three persons but He  (Allāh), is the fourth of them, nor between five but He (Allāh), is the  sixth of them, nor less than that, nor more, but He (Allāh), is with  them wherever they may be. Thereafter He (Allāh), will make them truly  understand all that they did (and call them to account) on the Day of  Resurrection. Surely Allāh...
2020-08-0606 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranDay of Judgement - Verse 6In part seven, we review verse 6 in which God says: On the day when  Allāh will raise them all from the dead, and make them truly understand  all that they did (in the world, and call them to account): Allāh had it  written down, though they have forgotten it; and Allāh is witness over  everything.
2020-08-0304 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranDisobedience to Allah - Verse 5In this commentary, we review verse five which reads: Those who oppose Allāh and His Messenger (in the observance of Allāh’s boundaries) will certainly be abased (in this world) even as those (who did likewise) before them were abased. We have certainly sent down clear revelations (to guide you to happiness in both worlds). And as for the unbelievers, there will be a humiliating punishment.
2020-07-3104 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranSpousal Reconciliation - Part 2 of 2 - Verse 4In part five we review the third verse of Surah al-Mujadilah: Whoever  does not find (means to do that), let him fast two (lunar) months  consecutively before they, (the spouses), touch each other. And he who  is not able to do so, (his penance shall be) to feed sixty destitute  ones. This is in order that you perfect your faith in Allāh and His  Messenger (so that you believe in the truth of whatever Allāh has  enjoined and His Messenger conveyed to you, and live accordingly). These  are the bounds of Allāh. And for the unbelievers there is a...
2020-07-2904 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranSpousal Reconciliation - Part 1 of 2 - Verse 3In this part of our commentary we review the third verse of Surah al-Mujadilah which reads: "Those who declare their wives unlawful for them (by using that abhorred expression) and thereafter wish to go back on the words they have uttered must free a slave before they (the spouses) have physical contact with each other. This is what you are urged to do. And Allāh is fully aware of what you do (so do not seek to evade this act of penance and expiation for your wrong-doing)."
2020-07-2707 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranHusband and Wife – Verse 2In this part, we review verse 2 in which Allah says: Those among you who declare their wives to be unlawful for them by using the expression: “Be as my mother’s back to me,” (should know that) their wives are not their mothers. Their mothers are none other than the women who gave them birth. Such men certainly utter a word abhorred (by the religion) and a falsehood. Yet Allāh is surely All-Pardoning, (He overlooks the faults of His servants) All-Forgiving.
2020-07-2403 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranAllah Hears the Appeal - Verse 1In this part, we review the verse which reads: Allah has indeed heard and accepted the words of the woman who pleads with you, Muḥammad, concerning her husband and refers her complaint to Allah. Allah hears the dialogue between you, Khawlah and Prophet Muḥammad. Surely Allah is All-Hearing, All-Seeing.
2020-07-2202 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary on the Quran: Introduction to Surah al-MujadilahThis chapter has twenty-two (22) verses and was revealed in Medina and  it is the only chapter of the Quran in which all of the verses contain  the blessed name of Allah.   Due to the event of the dispute (jidāl) which is referred to in the  first verse, this chapter has taken on the name of al-Mujādilah.   The areas of discussion which are contained in this chapter include:  1. The jurisprudential rule of ẓihār – a form of divorce which existed  during the pre-Islamic era of jāhiliyyah;  2. Positive and negative examples of priv...
2020-07-2026 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - Be Helpers of God - Verse 14In  this Podcast, we go over the commentary of the fourteenth verse of Surat al-Saff (Chapter  61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin  Qaraati  in Tafseer-e  Noor. Verse 14: "O you who have faith! Be Allah’s helpers, just as Jesus son of Mary said to the disciples, ‘Who will be my helpers for Allah’s sake?’ The disciples said, ‘We will be Allah’s helpers!’ So a group of the Children of Israel believed, and a group of them disbelieved. Then We strengthened the faithful against their enemies, and they became the dominant ones."
2019-12-0208 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - Another Blessing - Verse 13In  this Podcast, we go over the commentary of the thirteenth verse of Surat al-Saff (Chapter  61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin  Qaraati  in Tafseer-e  Noor. Verses 10-12: "And other [blessings] you love: help from Allah and a victory near at hand. And give good news to the faithful."
2019-11-2903 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - An Excellent Deal - Verses 10-12 - Part THREE of THREEIn  this Podcast, in part ONE of a THREE part series, we go over the commentary of the tenth, eleventh and twelfth verses of Surat al-Saff (Chapter  61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin  Qaraati in Tafseer-e  Noor. Verses 10-12: "O you who have faith! Shall I show you a deal that  will deliver you from a painful punishment? Have faith in Allah and His  Apostle, and wage jihād in the way of Allah with your possessions and  your persons. That is better for you, should you know. He shall forgive  you your sins and admit yo...
2019-11-2712 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - An Excellent Deal - Verses 10-12 - Part TWO of THREEIn  this Podcast, in part TWO of a THREE part series, we go over  the commentary of the tenth, eleventh and twelfth verses of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter  61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e  Noor. Verses 10-12: "O you who have faith! Shall I show you a deal that will deliver you from a painful punishment? Have faith in Allah and His Apostle, and wage jihād in the way of Allah with your possessions and your persons. That is better for you, should you know. He shall forgive you your sins and admit...
2019-11-2505 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - An Excellent Deal - Verses 10-12 - Part ONE of THREEIn  this Podcast, in part ONE of a THREE part series, we go over  the commentary of the tenth, eleventh and twelfth verses of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter  61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e  Noor. Verses 10-12: "O you who have faith! Shall I show you a deal that will deliver you from a painful punishment? Have faith in Allah and His Apostle, and wage jihād in the way of Allah with your possessions and your persons. That is better for you, should you know. He shall forgive you your sins and admit...
2019-11-2210 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - Extinguishing the Light of Allah and the Preeminence of Islam - Verses 8-9 - Part THREE of THREEIn  this Podcast, in part THREE of a THREE part series, we go over  the commentary of the eighth and ninth verses of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter  61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e  Noor. Verses 8-9: "They desire to put out the light of Allah with their  mouths, but Allah shall perfect His light though the faithless should be  averse. It is He who has sent His Apostle with the guidance and the  religion of truth that He may make it prevail over all religions tho
2019-11-2008 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - Extinguishing the Light of Allah and the Preeminence of Islam - Verses 8-9 - Part TWO of THREEIn  this Podcast, in part two of a THREE part series, we go over the commentary of the eighth and ninth verses of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter 61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e Noor. Verses 8-9: "They desire to put out the light of Allah with their mouths, but Allah shall perfect His light though the faithless should be averse. It is He who has sent His Apostle with the guidance and the religion of truth that He may make it prevail over all religions though the polytheists should be averse."
2019-11-1812 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - Extinguishing the Light of Allah and the Preeminence of Islam - Verses 8-9 - Part ONE of THREEIn  this Podcast, in part ONE of a THREE part series, we go over the commentary of the eighth and ninth verses of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter 61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e Noor. Verses 8-9: "They desire to put out the light of Allah with their mouths, but Allah shall perfect His light though the faithless should be averse. It is He who has sent His Apostle with the guidance and the religion of truth that He may make it prevail over all religions though the polytheists should be averse."
2019-11-1508 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - The Worst Wrongdoer - Verse 7In this Podcast, in part ONE of a TWO part series, we go over the commentary of the seventh verse of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter 61) - The  Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e Noor. Verse 7: "And who is a greater wrongdoer than him who fabricates falsehoods against Allah, while he is being summoned to Islam? And Allah does not guide the wrongdoing lot."
2019-11-1305 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - The Good News - Verse 6 - Part TWO of TWOIn this Podcast, in part TWO of a TWO part series, we go over the  commentary of the sixth verse of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter 61) - The Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e Noor. Verse 5: "And when Jesus son of Mary said, ‘O Children of Israel! Indeed I am the apostle of Allah to you, to confirm what is before me of the Torah, and to give the good news of an apostle who will come after me, whose name is Aḥmad.’ Yet when he brought them manifest proofs, they said, ‘This is plain magic.
2019-11-1105 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - The Good News - Verse 6 - Part ONE of TWOIn this Podcast, in part ONE of a TWO part series, we go over the  commentary of the sixth verse of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter 61) - The Ranks  - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e Noor. Verse 5: "And when Jesus son of Mary said, ‘O Children of Israel! Indeed I am the apostle of Allah to you, to confirm what is before me of the Torah, and to give the good news of an apostle who will come after me, whose name is Aḥmad.’ Yet when he brought them manifest proofs, they said, ‘This is plain magic.
2019-11-0807 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - Harassing Prophet Moses - Verse 5 - Part TWO of TWOIn  this Podcast, in part TWO of a TWO part series, we go over the commentary of the fifth verse of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter 61) - The Ranks - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e Noor. Verse 5: "When Moses said to his people, ‘O my people! Why do you torment me, when you certainly know that I am Allah’s apostle to you?’ So when they swerved [from the right path] Allah made their hearts swerve, and Allah does not guide the transgressing lot."
2019-11-0608 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - Harassing Prophet Moses - Verse 5 - Part ONE of TWOIn   this Podcast, in part ONE of a TWO part series, we go over the commentary of the fifth verse of Surat  al-Saff (Chapter 61) - The Ranks - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati  in Tafseer-e Noor. Verse 5: "When Moses said to his people, ‘O my people! Why do you torment me, when you certainly know that I am Allah’s apostle to you?’ So when they swerved [from the right path] Allah made their hearts swerve, and Allah does not guide the transgressing lot."
2019-11-0407 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - Who does God Love??? - Verse 4In  this Podcast, we go over the commentary of the fourth verse of Surat al-Saff (Chapter 61) - The Ranks - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati in Tafseer-e Noor. Verse 4: "Indeed Allah loves those who fight in His way in ranks, as if they were a compact structure."
2019-11-0104 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - The Truthful Liars - Verses 2 and 3In  this Podcast, we go over the commentary of the second and third verses of Surat al-Saff (Chapter 61) - The Ranks - as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati in Tafseer-e Noor. Verses 2 and 3: "O you who have faith! Why do you say what you do not do? It is greatly outrageous to Allah that you should say what you do not do."
2019-10-3006 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCommentary of Surat al-Saff (61): The Ranks - Introduction and Commentary of Verse 1In this Podcast, we introduce the 61st chapter of the Quran, Surat  al-Saff, The Ranks, and go over the commentary of the first verse as authored by Shaykh Mohsin Qaraati in Tafseer-e Noor.   Verse 1: "Whatever there is in the heavens glorifies Allah and whatever  there is in the earth, and He is the All-mighty, the All-wise." -- This chapter has fourteen verses and is considered as a Madanī chapter – that is, it was revealed in the post-migration period. Due to the word ṣaff which is mentioned in the fourth verse, this chapter...
2019-10-2804 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranReturning Back to God - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Eid Day]Jesus, son of Mary, prayed, “O Allah! our Lord! send down to us a table spread with a sure and lasting food from heaven that it may be to us a (source of) festival ever recurring, to the first of us and to the last of us and (serve as) sign from You and provide sustenance for us, for You are the Best of providers of sustenance.” (5:114) Commentary The sighting of the new moon to herald in the new month takes on extra special importance two times during the year – to begin the month of Ram...
2019-06-0507 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranLessons from the Quran - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 30]And We sent him (back as a Messenger at Nineveh) to a people hundred thousand strong, rather they were even more. (37:47) Commentary NUMBER 100,000: This verse from Sūrah al-Sāffāt speaks about the great Prophet, Yūnus, known in English as Prophet Jonah - the one who was swallowed by a large fish – in a significant trial which Allah put him through and which the faithful remember every night when the perform ṣalāt al-ghufaylah. As we mentioned in our 2016 publication entitled, Salvation Through Patience and Perseverance: Salat al-Ghufaylah, Prophet Yūnus is a proph...
2019-06-0404 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranLessons from the Quran - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 30]And We sent him (back as a Messenger at Nineveh) to a people hundred thousand strong, rather they were even more. (37:47) Commentary NUMBER 100,000: This verse from Sūrah al-Sāffāt speaks about the great Prophet, Yūnus, known in English as Prophet Jonah - the one who was swallowed by a large fish – in a significant trial which Allah X put him through and which the faithful are recommended to remember every night when performing ṣalāt al-ghufaylah. As we mentioned in our 2016 publication entitled, Salvation Through Patience and Perseverance: Salat al-Ghufay...
2019-06-0404 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranFast-Tracking our way to Paradise - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 29]The angels and the Spirit (of the faithful) ascend to Him in a day the measure of which is (equal to) fifty thousand years (a day of spiritual advancement of the faithful is equivalent to fifty thousand years of material advancement, thus the development and progress of the human soul knows no end). (70:4)   Commentary NUMBER 50,000: In Sūrah al-Maʿārij (chapter 70), after speaking of the punishment which befell a specific person, which according to the history of revelation, was in regards to a person who mocked the Prophet’s proclamation on the day of Ghadeer of the...
2019-06-0305 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranWorking on our Spirituality - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 28]Indeed (it does); and if you patiently persevere and guard against evil and they (the enemies) come upon you suddenly and in hot haste of theirs, your Lord will reinforce you with five thousand swooping and havoc-making angels. (3:125)     Commentary NUMBER 5,000: This verse was revealed to the Prophet ] as it related to the aftermath of the battle of Uḥud in which the Muslims took heavy losses. However as they were returning to Mecca, the polytheists of Mecca realized that they should have ‘finished off’ the Muslims by attacking the city of Medina and if possible, killing t...
2019-06-0204 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranWhen the Help Comes from Allah… - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 27](Recall the time) when you said to the believers, ‘Does it not suffice you that your Lord should reinforce you with three thousand angels sent down (by Him)? (3:124) Commentary NUMBER 3,000: Although as humans, we have been given the freedom to act as we please, however Allah has not created us and simply “left us alone” – there is still the ‘hidden hand’ of Allah which plays a role in the workings of this world. More often than not, Allah does not interfere with the mechanics of our lives, although He has put various rules in pla...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranDoing our Best in Connecting to Allah - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 26]For the present Allah has lightened your burden, for He knows that there is yet some weakness in you, thus, if there be of you one hundred persevering and steadfast persons they shall (still) overcome (at least) two hundred and if there be a thousand of you they shall overcome two thousand by the leave of Allah. And Allah is with the steadfast. (8:66)    Commentary NUMBER 2,000: We reviewed this same verse when we looked at the number 200, and once again, we look back into it, albeit in another light. In this verse, as...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Universality of Islamic Laws - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 25] He that cannot afford (a slave to be set free) shall then (observe) fasts for two consecutive months before he and his wife touch each other (for conjugal relationship). But he who has not even the strength (to fast for that time) shall feed sixty poor people. This has been so (ordained) that you may have faith in Allah and really submit before Him and His Messenger. These are the limits (enjoining you to give up foul practices and injustice to women) prescribed by Allah. And the deniers of these shall receive grievous punishment. (58:4)   Commentary NU...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranTeaching Islam to Others - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 24]And we indeed sent Noah to his people and he stayed among them for (as long as) a thousand years short of fifty years (nine hundred and fifty years). While his people were steeped in wrongdoings they were caught in the deluge. (29:14)   Commentary NUMBER 950: On the 17th day of, we reviewed this verse under the theme of ‘never lose hope’, however as Allah mentioned two numbers in this verse, we bring it up again to review the number 950 – the years which Prophet Nūḥ lived from the time of his open appointment to Prophethood until the flood. 
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranBelief in the Unseen - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 23]And they stayed in this Place of Refuge three hundred years and extended (their stay) another nine (years). (18:25)   Commentary NUMBER 300: As with any good story, many times, a reader wants to know all of the juicy details, sometimes even those things which really don’t have any benefit for the reader, but still, they are intrigued and want to know those finer points. In the story of the People of the Cave, one of final things which Allah informs us about is how long they stayed in the cave and although it is not...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranPick your Battles Wisely - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 22]For the present Allah has lightened your burden, for He knows that there is yet some weakness in you, thus, if there be of you one hundred persevering and steadfast persons they shall (still) overcome (at least) two hundred and if there be a thousand of you they shall overcome two thousand by the leave of Allah. And Allah is with the steadfast. (8:66) Commentary NUMBER 200: If we study verse 65 and 66 of Sūrah al-Anfāl, it seems like there is either a ‘confusion’ in the numbers; either one verse was meant to abrogate the other...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranHelp Yourself by Helping Others - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 21] The attribute of those who spend their wealth in the cause of Allah is like the attribute of a grain (of corn) which sprouts seven ears, each ear bearing a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies further for whomsoever He pleases, for Allah is Bountiful, All-Knowing. (2:261) Commentary NUMBER 100: Helping the less fortunate people of the society is something which the Quran has emphasized in many verses and is a hall-mark of the message of the Prophet ] from his earliest days in Mecca.  In this portion of Surah al-Baqara, it is not only one or tw...
2019-05-2605 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranMaintaining justice and fairness in our dealings - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 20] ‘(The case of the litigation is that,) this is my brother. He has ninety nine ewes (female sheep) while I have one ewe; still he says, “Make it over to me,” and he has been prevailing by his arguments upon me.’ (38:23) Commentary NUMBER 99: The story which is contained in this verse and which is actually found in verses 21 to 26 of this chapter speak about an important event in the life of Prophet Dāwūd.  Two brothers who had a dispute made their way into the house of Prophet Dāwūd - albeit throu...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranNever judge a faith by its supposed followers - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 19]Now Moses selected from his people seventy men (to take with him) to Our appointed place and time, but when the earthquake seized them he said, ‘My Lord! if You so willed You could have destroyed them as well as me before (this). But would You destroy us on account of that which the foolish among us have done? This (matter of the calf) is nothing but (an ordeal from You) that You may distinguish the good from the bad (of us). You adjudge, by such means, to be astray whomsoever You will and You guide whomsoever You will. Yo...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranMaking the most of the Night of Qadr - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 18]The Night of Majesty is better than a thousand months. (97:3) Commentary  NUMBER 1,000: From tonight, the 19th night of Ramaḍān, we enter into the phase in which the nights are known as the Layālī al-Qadr – The Nights of al-Qadr.  Not only are these nights very special, but it is also steeped in mystery and secrecy. The fact that no one knows what night it is and that even though the aḥādīth guide us to look for it in the Month of Ramaḍhān; and that too in the last 10 nights of the month; and that...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranNever lose hope - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 17]And we indeed sent Noah to his people and he stayed among them for (as long as) a thousand years short of fifty years (nine hundred and fifty years). While his people were steeped in wrongdoings they were caught in the Deluge. (29:14)   Commentary NUMBER 50: The chapter of the Spider (al-Ankabūt) starts off by Allah reminding all of humanity that they will NOT be left alone merely saying that, “we believe”, without being tested in our conviction and dedication to the faith. In fact, to further drive this point home, this relati...
2019-05-2205 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranSelf building - the key to success - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 16] And We made an appointment with Moses for thirty nights (and days to pray in solitude) which We supplemented with another ten (to receive the Law) so that the period appointed by his Lord came to be full forty nights (and days). (When leaving) Moses said to his brother Aaron, ‘Act for me (taking my place) in my absence among my people and reform and manage (them) well and do not follow the way of those who create disorder.’ (7:142) Commentary NUMBER 40: Prophet Moses is one of the most talked about prophets in the Q...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranYour mother ... Your mother ... Your mother - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 15]And We have enjoined on a human being to do good to his parents. His mother bears him with trouble and pain and brings him forth with trouble and pain. The bearing of him and his weaning (takes) thirty months, till when he attains his full maturity and reaches (the age of) forty years he says to his Lord, ‘My Lord! rouse me up that I may give thanks for the favours you have bestowed on me and on my parents and that I may do such righteous deeds as may please You. And (my Lord!) establish righteousness among my...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranLive free ... or die trying - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 14]O Prophet! urge the believers freq uently and strongly to (defensive) fighting. If there be of you twenty steadfast, they shall overcome two hundred and if there be a hundred of you they shall overcome a thousand of those who disbelieve, because these are a people devoid of understanding. (8:65) Commentary NUMBER 20: This verse, which speaks directly about war and the battles which must sometimes be fought in order to safeguard religion, looks at this “necessary evil” in a few interesting ways.  One of the first things which we see from this verse is th...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe power of God - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 13]Over it (the Hell-Fire) are appointed nineteen (wardens). (74:30)     Commentary NUMBER 19: When we analyze the verses of the Quran and the various topics which are covered within this Living Book, we see that out of the 6,000+ verses, almost 1/3 or over 2,000 of them speak about the Day of Judgement, and the eventual outcomes of Heaven and Hell. This should be a wakeup call for us to take our actions in this life more seriously as there will be a day of accountability. However, much of what we read in the Quran about tha...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe sacred signs of Islam - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 12]Verily, the number of months with Allah is twelve months (in a year) according to the law of Allah since the day He created the heavens and the earth. Among these, four (months) are sacred (Muharram, Rajab, Dhul-Qa’dah and Dhul-Hijjah). That is the established law. Do not do injustice to yourselves (by waging wars) during these (sacred months). And fight the polytheists all together (in your defence) just as they fight you all together. And know that Allah is indeed with those who are God conscious. (9:36) Commentary NUMBER 12: At first glance, it...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranGod plans and we plan... - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 11]On Day 11 of Ramadhan, we review the theme of God planning and we, human beings, also plan, but guess who prevails?? -----  (Remember the time) when Yusuf said to his father, ‘My dear father! I have seen (in a vision) eleven stars and the sun and the moon. I saw them falling down prostrate (before Allah) because of me.’  Commentary NUMBER 11: The story of Prophet Yūsuf, as the late ʿAllāmah Ṭabāʾṭabāʾī states in Tafsīr al-Mizān is a story that starts with his dream in which he was given the good n...
2019-05-1606 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe miraculous nature of the Quran - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 10]Do they say, ‘He has forged this (Quran)?’ Say (to them in reply), ‘If you are truthful (in your objection then) bring ten forged chapters like it, calling upon whom you can (for your help) apart from Allah.’ (5:89)  Commentary NUMBER 10: When Muslims say that the Quran is a miracle, is it not only from the point of view of the eloquence and beauty of its composition – this is only one aspect of the miraculous nature of this Book. In addition, because of the profundity of the teachings, the beauty in its admonitions, the logical and scientific...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranDrowning in a sea of corruption - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 9]And there were in the city, a gang of nine (persons) who had upset the stability and peace in the country and would not reform (themselves). (Quran, Sūrah al-Naḥl (27), Verse 48) Commentary NUMBER 9: This verse speaks about the event which transpired during the time of Prophet Ṣāliḥ with respect to his community and the plots of his people, including that of the plan of the disbelievers and hypocrites to assassinate him.  History tells us that in his city, Wādī al-Qurām, there were nine groups who were busy spreading corruption on the earth –...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThanking God for all He has given us - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 8]Commentary NUMBER 8: This passage speaks about the multiple blessings which Allah has showered upon humanity, and although many of the points in this verse have been repeated elsewhere in the Quran, however repetition is needed and a good thing as it refreshes our memories and gets us to constantly think. Allah starts off by reminding us that He created us from a ‘single soul’ and that our spouse has been created from the same material so we have compatibility with one another.  He then changes the discussion to focus on the fact that He ha...
2019-05-1305 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranHow to Help the Needy - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 7]Seven Ears of Corn    مَثَلُ   الَّذِينَ يُنْفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ حَبَّةٍ أَنْبَتَتْ   سَبْعَ سَنَابِلَ فِي كُلِّ سُنْبُلَةٍ مِائَةُ حَبَّةٍ وَاللَّهُ يُضَاعِفُ لِمَنْ   يَشَاءُ وَاللَّهُ وَاسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ٢٦١ The attribute of those who spend their wealth in the cause   (way) of Allah is like the attribute of a grain (of corn) which sprouts seven   ears, each ear bearing a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies further for whomsoever   He pleases, for Allah is Bountiful, All-Knowing.[1] Commentary NUMBER 7: Islam is a religion which is as concerned about our relationship with the Almighty, as it is with our relationships to one another – and so we have ṣalāt AND zakāt – and you can not have one without the other.  The Quran seeks to encourage us to do good deeds, as some people require inspiration and reassurance that what they are doing is worthwhile, and that it will “give them” someth...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThanking God for all He has given us - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 6]Commentary NUMBER 6: This verse introduces Allah to us in a unique fashion and tells us that our Lord is Allah – the One who created the skies and the earth in six periods – however we must note that this does not mean that Allah could not create it instantaneously or in the ‘blink of an eye.’ From this point, Allah reminds us that He maintains and controls everything, and this is the meaning of ‘establishing Himself on the Throne of Authority.’ It is not that Allah creates and then forgets about us, and then things just run on their...
2019-05-1104 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranHumility and Humbleness: Traits of the Righteous - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 5]On Day 5 of Ramadhan, we review the theme of humility and humbleness - traits of the righteous people. ----- Commentary NUMBER 5: The story of the People of the Cave is perhaps one of the most mysterious and at the same time, fascinating ones in the Quran.  A relatively short narrative about a group of young men who fled from the corruption and sins of their society and sought refuge high in the mountains, they are presented as the archetype of what ends a person must go to in order to seek A...
2019-05-1004 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranKnowledge: The Path to Human Completion - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 4]Day 4 of Ramaḍān Animals who walk on Fours   وَاللَّهُ   خَلَقَ كُلَّ دَابَّةٍ مِنْ مَاءٍ فَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يَمْشِي عَلَى بَطْنِهِ وَمِنْهُمْ   مَنْ يَمْشِي عَلَى رِجْلَيْنِ وَمِنْهُمْ مَنْ يَمْشِي عَلَى أَرْبَعٍ يَخْلُقُ   اللَّهُ مَا يَشَاءُ إِنَّ اللَّهَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ٤٥ And Allah has created every animal from water. Some of them   move upon their bellies and some of them move upon two feet and some among them   move upon four. Allah creates what He pleases. Verily, Allah has Power   over all things.[1]  Commentary NUMBER 4: In this verse which speaks about the creations which Allah has put on the earth, another sign of His Oneness (tawḥīd), is pointed out - the life which He has given to various creations.  He begins by one of the scientific realities of creation and tells us that He has created everything from water. It is interesting that NASA’s motto in the hunt for extraterrestrial life has been “follow...
2019-05-0904 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranClaiming Three Gods - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 3]Commentary NUMBER 3: The Quran is quick to speak about deviations which the past communities went through – not to mock them, but to let the Muslims know that we are not immune from the same thing, and we must be vigilant to ensure that we do not allow our faith to become corrupt with inaccurate teachings.  The point which the Quran mentions in this verse is the erroneous belief of the majority of Christianity – then and even now - claiming THREE Gods – God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit – but somehow this math...
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranNeed for Two Witnesses - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 2]يَا   أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا شَهَادَةُ بَيْنِكُمْ إِذَا حَضَرَ أَحَدَكُمُ الْمَوْتُ   حِينَ الْوَصِيَّةِ اثْنَانِ ذَوَا عَدْلٍ مِنْكُمْ أَوْ آخَرَانِ مِنْ غَيْرِكُمْ... ١٠٦ O you who believe! When death comes to one of you (and you wish   to make your will) let there be present among you, at the time of making the will,   two just persons from among you or two others from among the outsiders,   in case you are journeying in the country and the calamity of death overtakes   you… [1] Quran, Sūrah al-Māʾida (5), verse 106. Commentary NUMBER 2: Due to contemporary laws in many secular countries and the fights and arguments which can result after the death of a loved one, we are required to write a will and ensure that things are spelled out as clearly as possible to our inheritors.  Islam has made it well-defined by way of the Quran and the aḥ...
2019-05-0704 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranCreated From One Soul - Ramadhan Reflections 2019 [Day 1]        يَا   أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ اتَّقُوا رَبَّكُمُ الَّذِي خَلَقَكُمْ مِنْ نَفْسٍ وَاحِدَةٍ   وَخَلَقَ مِنْهَا زَوْجَهَا وَبَثَّ مِنْهُمَا رِجَالًا كَثِيرًا وَنِسَاءً وَاتَّقُوا   اللَّهَ الَّذِي تَسَاءَلُونَ بِهِ وَالْأَرْحَامَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَانَ عَلَيْكُمْ   رَقِيبًا١ O people! Take as a shield your Lord Who created you from one   being. The same stock from which He created the man He created his spouse, and   through them both He caused to spread a large number of men and women. O people!   Regard Allah with reverence in Whose name you appeal to one another, and (be regardful   to) the ties of relationship. Verily, Allah ever keeps watch over you. (Surah   al-Nisa (4), Verse 1) Commentary NUMBER 1: In the first verse of the chapter of The Women (al-Nisāʾ), a chapter which speaks about many of our societal rights and responsibilities, Allah addresses humanity with the phrase “يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ” – “O humanity!” as He wants to address everyone generally, to know that this topic transcends religion, colour, and all other differe...
2019-05-0704 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranSubmit to God - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verses 57-62In this the final episode of the commentary of Surah al-Najm, we review  the concluding verses which speak of the power of God and conclude with the obligation to  prostrate to God upon reading the Arabic of the final verse of this  chapter. 
2019-04-1908 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranPrevious Nations - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verses 50-56In this portion, we review verses 50 to 56 and review the outcome of some of the previous nations and the punishments which they faced due to their own negative actions.
2019-04-1706 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranSome of God's Powers - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verses 45-49In this session of the commentary of Surah al-Najm, verses 45-49, we review SOME of the powers and abilities which God has - such as His creation of the human being from 'nothing' to the creation of the stars in the galaxies...
2019-04-1507 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe True Lord - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verses 42 44 In this section we review the theme of "The True Lord" - this is the  same God which has sent previous prophets like Abraham and Moses and He  is the same one who deputed the likes of Noah, Jesus and Muhammad -  prayers of God be upon them all. In this brief review we look at the  topic of God "controlling" or better yet, being the "source" of human  emotions and feelings... 
2019-04-1207 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranWhat You Deserve - Surah al-Najm - Part 2 of 2 - Verses 38 41 In this, part two of the discussion, we complete the topic of "What You  Deserve" - in the meaning that we all get what we deserve and we are not  held accountable for the sins of others. If we strive and work hard, we  do so for ourselves and no one else and if we are lazy and lethargic,  well, we are doing so at our own detriment. 
2019-04-0806 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranWhat You Deserve - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 2 - Verses 38-41In this discussion of two parts, we review the topic of "What You Deserve" - in the meaning that we all get what we deserve and we are not held accountable for the sins of others. If we strive and work hard, we do so for ourselves and no one else and if we are lazy and lethargic, well, we are doing so at our own detriment.
2019-04-0508 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Deniers - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verses 33-37In this review, we go over verses 33 to 37 of Surah al-Najm under the theme of The Deniers - those who deny God. We do a thorough review of the qualities and characters of Prophet Abraham (Ibrahim) and also mention is made of Moses (Musa). These are two Prophets of God mentioned in the Old Testament as Prophets of the Children of Israel and are also mentioned with a great frequency in the Noble Quran.
2019-04-0307 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranVast Forgiveness - Surah al-Najm - Part 4 of 4 - Verse 32In this, part 4 of a 4 part series, we conclude the topic of the vast forgiveness of God. We review the effects of sins and how to recompense for the sins we have performed in the past.
2019-04-0211 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranVast Forgiveness - Surah al-Najm - Part 3 of 4 - Verse 32In this, part 3 of a 4 part series, we try and tackle the  topic of the   vast forgiveness of God. We review a lengthy tradition which is a  comprehensive look at what the "major sins" are - by offering the  listener a full list of all of the major sins, it will help us to keep  aware from acts which cause massive blockages between ourselves and our  creator and which, if we do not make atonement for, can also lead to  severe repercussions in the world to come.
2019-03-2907 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranVast Forgiveness - Surah al-Najm - Part 2 of 4 - Verse 32In this, part 2 of a 4 part series, we try and tackle the  topic of the  vast forgiveness of God. We review a lengthy tradition which is a comprehensive look at what the "major sins" are - by offering the listener a full list of all of the major sins, it will help us to keep aware from acts which cause massive blockages between ourselves and our creator and which, if we do not make atonement for, can also lead to severe repercussions in the world to come.
2019-03-2707 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranVast Forgiveness of God - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 4 - Verse 32 In this, part 1 of a 4 part series, we try and tackle the topic of the  vast forgiveness of God. How great is His mercy, compassion and  forgiveness? Does He punish people? We try and answer these and other  questions. 
2019-03-2506 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranInfinite Justice - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verse 31In this episode, we briefly review the concept of the infinite justice of God - He refers to Himself in this and many other Quranic passages as being fair and just in meting out what we are deserving of, and one of his names is al-Adl - The Just - how does it play out in Surah al-Najm? Watch and find out more.
2019-03-2206 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Paths - Surah al-Najm - Part 2 of 2 - Verse 29 to 30 In this, the second of a two part review, we explore and conclude the  topic of "the paths" - that is to say, the paths in life which we tread  on a spiritual front.
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Paths - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 2 - Verse 29 to 30In this, the first of a two part review, we explore the topic of "the paths" - that is to say, the paths in life which we tread on a spiritual front.
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Living The Quran Through The Living QuranNo Substitutes - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verse 27 to 28In this installment, we review the theme of no substitutes and the need for humanity to ensure that they follow that which they have certain knowledge of - that they do not let assumptions or guesswork to guide their lives.
2019-03-1507 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Authority - Surah al-Najm - Part 3 of 3 - Verse 24 to 26In this, part 3 of 3 of Surah al-Najm, we continue to review verses 24 to 26 in which we discuss the theme of 'The Authority'. Is God the only one in charge or can / do the angels, and others 'interfere' in the workings of the world? Check out this episode as we initiate the discussion.
2019-03-1310 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Authority - Surah al-Najm - Part 2 of 3 - Verse 24 to 26In this, part 2 of 3 of Surah al-Najm, we review verses 24 to 26 in  which we discuss the theme of 'The Authority'. Is God the only one in  charge or can / do the angels, and others 'interfere' in the workings of  the world?  Check out this episode as we initiate the discussion. 
2019-03-1109 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Authority - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 3 - Verse 24 to 26In this, part 1 of 3 of Surah al-Najm, we review verses 24 to 26 in  which we discuss the theme of 'The Authority'. Is God the only one in  charge or can / do the angels, and others 'interfere' in the workings of  the world?  Check out this episode as we initiate the discussion. 
2019-03-0806 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranFalsehood - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verse 23In the review of verse 23, under the theme of Falsehood, we look at the fact that the Angels which the polytheists and even others today worship are nothing other than falsehood - "fake gods".
2019-03-0607 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Idols: Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verses 19 to 22In this portion of verses 19 to 22 of Surah al-Najm, we review the topic of "The Idols" - the false gods which the Arabs at the time of the Prophet used to worship - statues of wood and stone - and that these are nothing more than strange concoctions of their imagination.
2019-03-0408 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Major Signs: Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verses 16 to 18In this part, we review verses 16 to 18 of Surah al-Najm and we look at some of the major signs which were shown to the Prophet on his night journey - the me'raj - from Mecca to Jerusalem and then into the celestial realms.
2019-03-0107 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranWill You Dispute : Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 1 - Verses 12 to 15In this section we review verses 12 to 15 and answer the question about the Meraj and the objections and disputes which people have gotten into in regards to this miraculous event. Who are we to deny the Prophet and his journey to the heavens?
2019-02-2709 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Prophet: Surah al-Najm - Part 2 of 2 - Verses 5 to 11In this discussion, we conclude our review of verses 5 to 11  of Surah al-Najm covering  the topic of 'The  Prophet'.
2019-02-2509 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Prophet: Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 2 - Verses 5 to 11In this discussion, we begin our review of verses 5 to 11 of Surah  al-Najm covering  the topic of 'The  Prophet' - we begin our review of the night ascension of the Prophet - the me'raj - and many other issues in regards to the character and status of the Prophet in Islam.
2019-02-2207 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Great Oath - Surah al-Najm - Part 2 of 2 - Verses 1 to 4In this discussion, we continue and conclude the first portion of Surah  al-Najm covering verses 1 to 4 and the  topic of 'The Great Oath' -  promises and warnings which God takes in  the introductory portion of  Surah al-Najm. 
2019-02-2007 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranThe Great Oath - Surah al-Najm - Part 1 of 2 - Verses 1 to 4In this discussion, we review the first portion of Surah al-Najm covering verses 1 to 4 and the  topic of 'The Great Oath' - promises and warnings which God takes in  the introductory portion of Surah al-Najm. 
2019-02-1808 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living Quran01 - Introduction to Surah al-NajmIn this, part one of the commentary of Surah al-Najm, we explore the 62nd chapter of the Quran. This chapter was revealed in Mecca and contains 62 verses and it takes its name from the first verse of the chapter by God taking an oath by the star.
2019-02-1509 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranLTQ - Surah al-Waqiyah - Verses 88 to 96 - Part 2 of 2In this section of verses 88 to 96, we conclude the review the theme of a  summary of the three groups of people. In this section, God concludes  the chapter and summarizes the three groups which He introduced at the  beginning of this chapter.
2019-02-0109 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranLTQ - Surah al-Waqiyah - Verses 88 to 96 - Part 1 of 2In this section of verses 88 to 96, we review the theme of a summary of the three groups of people. In this section, God concludes the chapter and summarizes the three groups which He introduced at the beginning of this chapter.
2019-01-3010 minLiving The Quran Through The Living Quran
Living The Quran Through The Living QuranLTQ - Surah al-Waqiyah - Verses 83 to 87 - Part 1 of 1In this section of verses 83 to 87, we review the theme of the reality of death and our incapacity to prevent it. Do we have the ability to avert death and live "for ever" - if so, why don't we do it? Is there some other "force" which controls our life and death??
2019-01-2809 minOld Bayans of Hazrat Maulana Tariq Jamil Sahab DB
Old Bayans of Hazrat Maulana Tariq Jamil Sahab DB14-03-2012 Qayamat Qaim Ho Kar Rahegi14-03-2012 Qayamat Qaim Ho Kar Rahegi  
2016-03-0300 min