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Islamic Learning MediaCommentary (Tafseer) of Surah al-Hadeed (57) - The Chapter of the Iron - PART FIVEIn Session FIVE we review verses seven and eight of Surah al-Hadeed (The Iron).
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Islamic Learning MediaCommentary (Tafseer) of Surah al-Hadeed (57) - The Chapter of the Iron - PART FOURIn Session FOUR we review verses five and six of Surah al-Hadeed (The Iron).
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Islamic Learning MediaCommentary (Tafseer) of Surah al-Hadeed (57) - The Chapter of the Iron - PART THREEIn Session THREE we review verse four of Surah al-Hadeed (The Iron).
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Islamic Learning MediaCommentary (Tafseer) of Surah al-Hadeed (57) - The Chapter of the Iron - PART TWOIn Session TWO, we review verses two and three of Surah al-Hadeed (The Iron).
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Islamic Learning MediaCommentary (Tafseer) of Surah al-Hadeed (57) - The Chapter of the Iron - PART ONEIn PART ONE, we go over the outcome of the commentary and review the introduction, content, merits and benefits of its study and recitation and the commentary of verse one.
2021-01-1338 min#HaveYouBeenGraced
#HaveYouBeenGraced#HaveYouBeenGraced with Shaykh Saleem Bhimji Episode 009Hamid Waqar and Shaykh Saleem Bhimji discuss the BlackLivesMatter, prison, translating Islamic material, and Shaykh Saleem's recent trip to Australia. Links: Al-Fath Al-Mubin Publications - www.al-mubin.org Islamic Publishing House - www.iph.ca QAIM Institute - www.qaim.ca
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Islamic Learning MediaSustenance: A Certain Amount of Money or Quality of Life? - Muharram 2020 - Lecture 9 of 10In this, Part NINE of TEN, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji introduces the the topic of Dealing with Temporal Strife Through Living A Quranic Life - how to deal with the challenges that life presents by understanding and implementing the Noble Quran and his specific topic of Sustenance: A Certain Amount of Money or Quality of Life?
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Islamic Learning MediaCulture vs Religion: How to Navigate the Maze - Muharram 2020 - Lecture 8 of 10In this, Part EIGHT of TEN, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji continues in his overall topic of Dealing with Temporal Strife Through Living A Quranic Life - and looks at the topic of Culture vs Religion: How to Navigate the Maze
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Islamic Learning MediaMarriage and Family Ethics: The Quran and the Sacred Union and Family Ties - Muharram 2020 - Lecture 7 of 10In this, Part SEVEN of TEN, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji continues in his overall topic of Dealing with Temporal Strife Through Living A Quranic Life - and looks at the topic of Marriage and Family Ethics: The Quran and the Sacred Union and Family Ties.
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Islamic Learning MediaEntertainment: The Quranic Perspective on Permissible and Impermissible - Muharram 2020 - Lecture 6 of 10In this, Part SIX of TEN, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji continues in his overall topic of Dealing with Temporal Strife Through Living A Quranic Life - and looks at the topic of Entertainment:  The Quranic Perspective on Permissible and Impermissible
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Deception of This World - Muharram 2020 - Lecture 5 of 10In this, Part FIVE of TEN, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji continues the the topic  of Dealing with Temporal Strife Through Living A Quranic Life - how to  deal with the challenges that life presents by understanding and  implementing the Noble Quran and reviews the theme of The Deception of This World.
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Creation of the Human Being: Racism vs Racial Equality - Muharram 2020 - Lecture 4 of 10In  this, Part FOUR of TEN, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji continues the the topic of Dealing with Temporal Strife Through Living A Quranic Life - how to deal with the challenges that life presents by understanding and implementing the Noble Quran and reviews the theme of The Creation of the Human Being: Racism vs Racial Equality
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Islamic Learning MediaWhat Does Allah Expect From Us? - Muharram 2020 - Lecture 3 of 10In  this, Part THREE of TEN, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji continues the the topic of Dealing with Temporal Strife Through Living A Quranic Life - how to  deal with the challenges that life presents by understanding and implementing the Noble Quran and looks at the issue of what Allah expects from us as His servants.
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Islamic Learning MediaSurah al-Fatiha - The Key to the Solution for All of Our Problems - Muharram 2020 - Lecture 2 of 10In  this, Part TWO of TEN, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji continues in his topic, Dealing with Temporal Strife Through Living A Quranic Life - how to   deal with the challenges that life presents by understanding and implementing the Noble Quran by analysing Surah al-Fatiha as containing EVERYTHING we need to solve our personal problems and challenges in life.
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Islamic Learning MediaDealing with Temporal Strife Through Living a Quranic Life - Muharram 2020 - Lecture 1 of 10In this, Part ONE of TEN, Shaykh Saleem Bhimji introduces the the topic  of Dealing with Temporal Strife Through Living A Quranic Life - how to  deal with the challenges that life presents by understanding and  implementing the Noble Quran
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Islamic Learning MediaLack of Knowledge - Day 30 of Ramadan(30) O Allah, on this day, make my fasts worthy of appreciation and acceptance, according to what pleases You, and pleases the Messenger, the branches being strengthened by the roots, for the sake of our leader, Muhammad, and his purified family. Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.
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Islamic Learning MediaSpiritual Cleanliness of the Heart - Day 29 of Ramadan(29) O Allah, on this day, cover me with Your mercy, grant me in it success and protection, purify my heart from the darkness of false accusations, O the Merciful to His believing servants.
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Islamic Learning MediaPerformance of Recommended Actions - Day 28 of Ramadan(28) O Allah, on this day, grant me a share in its nawafil (recommended prayers), honor me by attending to my problems, make closer the means to approach You, from all the means, O One who is not preoccupied by the requests of the beseechers.
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Islamic Learning MediaWitnessing the Night of Power: Al-Qadr - Day 27 of Ramadan(27) O Allah, on this day, bestow on me the blessings of Laylatul Qadr, change my affairs from (being) difficult to (being) easy, accept my apologies, and decrease for me [my] sins and burdens, O the Compassionate with His righteous servants.
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Islamic Learning MediaHiding the Spiritual Defects - Day 26 of Ramadan(26) O Allah, on this day, make my efforts worthy of appreciation, and my sins forgiven, my deeds accepted, my flaws concealed, O the best of those who hear.
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Islamic Learning MediaFriendship and Enmity - Day 25 of Ramadan(25) O Allah, on this day, make me among those who love Your friends, and hate Your enemies, following the way of Your last Prophet, O the Guardian of the hearts of the Prophets.
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Islamic Learning MediaGaining the Pleasure of Allah - Day 24 of Ramadan(24) O Allah, on this day, I ask You for what pleases You, and I seek refuge in You from what displeases You, I ask You to grant me the opportunity to obey You and not disobey You, O One who is generous with those who ask.
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Islamic Learning MediaSuccess in Passing Tests from the Divine - Day 23 of Ramadan(23) O Allah, on this day, wash away my sins, purify me from all flaws, examine my heart with (for) the piety of the hearts, O One who overlooks the shortcomings of the sinners.
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Islamic Learning MediaDivine Succor: Tawfeeq - Day 22 of Ramadan(22) O Allah, on this day, open for me the doors of Your Grace, send down on me its blessings, help me towards the causes of Your mercy, and give me a place in the comforts of Paradise, O the one who answers the call of the distressed.
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Islamic Learning MediaSafety from the Evils of the Devilish Forces - Day 21 of Ramadan(21) O Allah, on this day, show me the way to win Your pleasure, do not let Shaytan have a means over me, make Paradise an abode and a resting place for me, O the One who fulfills the requests of the needy.
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Islamic Learning MediaTawfeeq in Being Able to Recite the Quran - Day 20 of Ramadan(20) O Allah, on this day, open for me the doors of the heavens, and lock the doors of Hell from me, help me to recite the Qur’an, O the One who sends down tranquility into the hearts of believers
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Islamic Learning MediaThose Who Have Attained Guidance - Day 19 of Ramadan(19) O Allah, on this day, multiply for me its blessings, and ease my path towards its bounties, do not deprive me of the acceptance of its good deeds, O the Guide towards the clear truth.
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Islamic Learning MediaBlessings Contained in the Month of Ramadan - Day 18 of Ramadan(18) O Allah, on this day, awaken me with the blessings of its early mornings, Illuminate my heart with the brightness of its rays, let every part of my body follow its effects, by Your light, O the illuminator of the hearts of those who know.
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Islamic Learning MediaTawfeeq to Carry out Good Deeds - Day 17 of Ramadan(17) O Allah, on this day, guide me towards righteous actions, fulfil my needs and hopes, O One who does not need explanations nor questions, O One who knows what is in the chests of the (people of the) world. Bless Muhammad and his family, the Pure.
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Righteous and Iniquitous - Day 16 of Ramadan(16) O Allah, on this day, grant me compatability with the good, keep me away from patching up with the evil, lead me in it, by Your mercy, to the permanent abode, by Your Godship, O the God of the worlds.
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Islamic Learning MediaA Spiritually-Expansive Heart - Day 15 of Ramadan(15) O Allah, on this day, grant me the obedience of the humble expand my chest through the repentance of the humble, by Your security, O the shelter of the fearful.
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Islamic Learning MediaExaminations from the Divine - Day 14 of Ramadan(14) O Allah, on this day, do not condemn me for slips, make me decrease mistakes and errors, do not make me a target for afflictions and troubles, by Your honor, O the honor of the Muslims.
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Self-Conceited Ones [RR13-2020]Today in Ramadan, we focus on the very bad trait of conceit and arrogance. By studying one piece of the guidance given by Luqman the Wise to his son, we see the role of humbleness and humility in our live and how we need to keep away form self-conceit as no matter how great, rich, powerful, or good looking we think we are there is someone out there better, richer, more powerful and better looking!
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Agents of Corruption [RR12-2020]Today in Ramadan, we focus on the agents of corruption - people whom God does not like - those who spread evil and wickedness on the earth with no regard for others. We will seek to better understand the forms of corruption which are present and how such evil people not only destroy their world to come, but end up destroying the innocent men, women and children in the world today to reach their selfish goals.
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Islamic Learning MediaThose who do Good [RR11-2020]Today in Ramadan, we review another trait - this time the act of doing good. This is a wide and vast topic as what is “doing good”? We will review this topic in the light of the Children of Israel as this verse speaks about them and some of their actions and we will compare and contrast good and bad so we can better understand what it means to be a doer of good.
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Islamic Learning MediaThe People who Trust in Allah [RR10-2020]Today in Ramadan, yet another trait which God loves is reviewed and it is those who put their complete trust and reliance in God alone - tawakul. What does it mean to trust in Him alone? It is a multi step process which also includes consultation and working with others in the society and then relying on God.
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Islamic Learning MediaThose who Constantly Struggle [RR9-2020]Today in Ramadan, we review the topic of another group of people whom God loves - those who are always struggling in His way. He presents this group of people as being like a compact and firm wall and fortress of defence for the entire Muslim community.
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Islamic Learning MediaWorking Towards Spiritual Purity [RR8-2020]Today in Ramadan, we review the topic of another group of people whom God loves - those who are struggling to purify themselves. This topic will be addressed in the backdrop of the construction of a worthless Masjid - a building known in the Quran as masjid dhirara - a mosque for sabotage and defiance.
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Islamic Learning MediaThe People of Justice [RR7-2020]Today in Ramadan, we review the first quality which God “loves” - those who maintain justice in their lives - in all aspects - however especially when one is having to judge between people.
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Islamic Learning MediaThose with Allah-Consciousness [RR6-2020]Today in Ramadan, with the goal of fasting being that we are striving to attain taqwa - consciousness of God, we spend this session to try and better understand what this trait is, and how we can develop and nurture it.
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Reality of Taqwa [RR5-2020]Today in Ramadan, we look at the important trait of Taqwa - God Consciousness - recognizing that God is ever-present in our daily lives and that our actions, speech and thoughts - and the intentions behind these - are all accounted for. As Ramadan is all about gaining more awareness of God in our lives, what is this trait and how do we better understand it so that it can impact our lives?
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Importance of the Quran [RR4-2020]Today in Ramadan, we turn our focus to review the importance of the Quran. A book which Prophet Muhammad, prayers of God be upon him and his family, received over the course of 23 years, it forms the bedrock of Islam and is a confirmer and clarifier of past scriptures and a guide for humanity. Daily, over 1.8 billion Muslims read, memorize, reflect and act upon its contents - but what makes this book so powerful?
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Islamic Learning MediaActive Consciousness of Allah: Taqwa - Day 13 of Ramadan(13) O Allah, on this day, purify me from uncleanliness and dirt, make me patient over events that are decreed, grant me the ability to be pious, and keep company with the good, by Your help, O the beloved of the destitute.
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Islamic Learning MediaDisplay of Chastity and Uprightness - Day 12 of Ramadan(12) O Allah, on this day, beautify me with covering and chastity, cover me with the clothes of contentment and chastity, let me adhere to justice and fairness, and keep me safe from all that I fear, by Your protection, O the protector of the frightened.
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Islamic Learning MediaSpiritual Benefaction to Perform Goodness - Day 11 of Ramadan(11) O Allah, on this day, make me love goodness, and dislike corruption and disobedience, bar me from anger and the fire [of Hell], by Your help, O the helper of those who seek help.
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Islamic Learning MediaSpiritual Contentment and Exhilaration - Day 10 of Ramadan(10) O Allah, on this day, make me, among those who rely on You, from those who You consider successful, and place me among those who are near to you, by Your favour, O goal of the seekers.
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Mercy of Allah - Day 9 of Ramadan(9) O Allah, on this day, grant me a share from Your mercy which is wide, guide me towards Your shining proofs, lead me to Your all encompassing pleasure, by Your love, O the hope of the desirous.
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Islamic Learning MediaKindness to Orphans - Day 8 of Ramadan(8) O Allah, on this day, let me have mercy on the orphans, and feed [the hungry], and spread peace, and keep company with the noble­minded, O the shelter of the hopeful.
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Islamic Learning MediaSalat – Connection with the Divine - Day 7 of Ramadan(7) O Allah, on this day, help me with its fasts and prayers, and keep me away from mistakes and sins of the day, grant me that I remember You continously through the day, by Your assistance, O the Guide of those who stray.
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Islamic Learning MediaActs of Inequity: Sins - Day 6 of Ramadan(6) O Allah, on this day, do not let me abase myself by incurring Your disobedience, and do not strike me with the whip of Your punishment, keep me away from the causes of Your anger, by Your kindness and Your power, O the ultimate wish of those who desire.
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Reality of Taqwa [RR5-2020]Today in Ramadan, we look at the important trait of Taqwa - God Consciousness - recognizing that God is ever-present in our daily lives and that our actions, speech and thoughts - and the intentions behind these - are all accounted for. As Ramadan is all about gaining more awareness of God in our lives, what is this trait and how do we better understand it so that it can impact our lives?
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Importance of the Quran [RR4-2020]Today in Ramadan, we turn our focus to review the importance of the Quran. A book which Prophet Muhammad, prayers of God be upon him and his family, received over the course of 23 years, it forms the bedrock of Islam and is a confirmer and clarifier of past scriptures and a guide for humanity. Daily, over 1.8 billion Muslims read, memorize, reflect and act upon its contents - but what makes this book so powerful?
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Islamic Learning MediaAllah and Emotions – Part 3 of 3 [RR3-2020]Today in Ramadan, we end our discussion of understanding the concept of “emotions” - “love and hate, “like and dislike” which Allah has attributed to Himself. We discuss the ultimate goal for all of God’s creations within His system of existence and conclude with some points to keep in mind.
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Islamic Learning MediaAllah and Emotions – Part 2 of 3 [RR2-2020]Today in Ramadan, we continue our discussion by trying to better understand the concept of “emotions” - “love and hate, “like and dislike” which Allah has attributed to Himself. We reflect on the two groups of humanity - those going towards paradise and those going towards the hell and use that as the guide for better appreciating God’s Emotions.
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Islamic Learning MediaAllah and Emotions – Part 1 of 3 [RR1-2020]Today in Ramadan, we begin our discussion by trying to better understand the concept of “emotions” - “love and hate, “like and dislike” which Allah has attributed to Himself. Does he go through “mood swings”? How do we better understand such traits which He uses in the Quran to describe Himself?
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Islamic Learning MediaServitude to Allah - Day 5 of Ramadan(5) O Allah, on this day, place me among those who seek forgiveness. Place me among Your righteous and obedient servants, and place me among Your close friends, by Your kindness, O the most Merciful
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Islamic Learning MediaSweetness in Remembrance of Allah - Day 4 of Ramadan(4) O Allah, on this day, strengthen me in carrying out Your commands, let me taste the sweetness of Your rememberance, grant me, through Your graciousness, that I give thanks to You. Protect me, with Your protection and cover, O the most discerning of those who see.
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Islamic Learning MediaIgnorance and Unawareness - Day 3 of Ramadan(3) O Allah, on this day, grant me wisdom and awareness, keep me away from foolishness and pretention, grant me a share in every blessing You send down, by You generosity, O the most Generous.
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Islamic Learning MediaThe Noble Quran - Day 2 of Ramadan(2) O Allah, on this day, take me closer towards Your pleasure, keep me away from Your anger and punishment, grant me the opportunity to recite Your verses (of the Qur’an), by Your mercy, O the most Merciful.
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Islamic Learning MediaSpiritual Awareness - Day 1 of Ramadan(1) O Allah, on this day make my fasts the fasts of those who fast (sincerely), and my standing up in prayer of those who stand up in prayer (obediently), awaken me in it from the sleep of the heedless, and forgive me my sins, O God of the worlds, and forgive me, O one who forgives the sinners.
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Islamic Learning MediaDay 5: Prophet Muhammad: The Perfect Role Model (Uswat Hasana) and the Prophet's Teacherلَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا Certainly, you have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for one who hopes (to meet) Allah and the Last Day and who remembers Allah again and again. (Quran 33:21) Day 5: Prophet Muhammad: The Perfect Role Model (Uswat Hasana)
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Islamic Learning MediaDay 4: Birth of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq and Prophet Muhammad: Focus on personal excellence and doing our best in lifeلَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا Certainly, you have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for one who hopes (to meet) Allah and the Last Day and who remembers Allah again and again. (Quran 33:21) Topic: Prophet Muhammad: The Perfect Role Model (Uswat Hasana) Day 4: Birth of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq and Prophet Muhammad: Focus on personal excellence and doing our best in life 
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Islamic Learning MediaDay 3: The Prophet as a Friend: His relationship with children and with his companionsلَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا Certainly, you have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for one who hopes (to meet) Allah and the Last Day and who remembers Allah again and again. (Quran 33:21) Topic: Prophet Muhammad: The Perfect Role Model (Uswat Hasana) Day 3: The Prophet as a Friend: His relationship with children and with his companions
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Islamic Learning MediaDay 2: The Prophet as a Family Man: His role as a husband, father, father-in-law, and grand fatherلَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا Certainly, you have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for one who hopes (to meet) Allah and the Last Day and who remembers Allah again and again. (Quran 33:21) Topic: Prophet Muhammad: The Perfect Role Model (Uswat Hasana) Day 2: The Prophet as a Family Man: His role as a husband, father, father-in-law, and grand father
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Islamic Learning MediaProphet Muhammad: The Perfect Role Model (Uswat Hasana)لَّقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ وَذَكَرَ اللَّهَ كَثِيرًا Certainly, you have an excellent model in the Messenger of Allah for one who hopes (to meet) Allah and the Last Day and who remembers Allah again and again. (Quran 33:21) Topic: Prophet Muhammad: The Perfect Role Model (Uswat Hasana) Day 1: The description of Prophet Muhammad in the Quran and his universal mission for everyone and everything in creation
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Islamic Learning Media04 - Imam Ali: The Multi-Dimensional Man - The Humanitarian ManIn  this, the fourth in a four-part series, we analyze Prophet Muhammad's  cousin, spiritual brother and successor - Imam Ali the son of Abu Talib  and reflect on the Multi-Dimensional Man who was martyred 1,400 years  ago. In part four, we review his characteristic of being "The Humanitarian Man".
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Islamic Learning Media03 - Imam Ali: The Multi-Dimensional Man - The Political ManIn  this, the third in a four-part series, we analyze Prophet Muhammad's  cousin, spiritual brother and successor - Imam Ali the son of Abu Talib  and reflect on the Multi-Dimensional Man who was martyred 1,400 years  ago. In part three, we review his characteristic of being "The Political Man".
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Islamic Learning Media02 - Imam Ali: The Multi-Dimensional Man - The Spiritual ManIn  this, the second in a four-part series, we analyze Prophet Muhammad's  cousin, spiritual brother and successor - Imam Ali the son of Abu Talib  and reflect on the Multi-Dimensional Man who was martyred 1,400 years  ago. In part two, we review his characteristic of being "The Spiritual Man".
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Islamic Learning Media01 - Imam Ali: The Multi-Dimensional Man - The Family ManIn this, the first in a four-part series, we analyze Prophet Muhammad's cousin, spiritual brother and successor - Imam Ali the son of Abu Talib and reflect on the Multi-Dimensional Man who was martyred 1,400 years ago. In part one, we review his characteristic of being "The Family Man".
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 80Back-Biting – The Attempt of the Powerless: “Back-biting (gossiping) is the effort of the powerless”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 79Inattentive Spiritually Negligent Individuals: “How many spiritually heedless people there are who clothe themselves in some clothing and that becomes their own burial shroud; and how many spiritually heedless people there are who build a house to reside in however it becomes their own grave!?”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 78What Day is ‘Eid: “Every day in which Allah is not disobeyed is a day of ‘Eid (celebration and festivity).”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 77Ali – in His Own Words: “I am among you like a lamp in the darkness. Whoever enters into the light which it casts will be lit from it.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 76Ali – in the Words of Ali: “Indeed Allah has given me such intellect that were it to be distributed amongst all of the simple-minded and insane people of the entire world , then they all would have become intellectuals; and I have been given such strength by Allah that were it to be distributed amongst all of the weak people of the entire world, they would have all become the strongest; and I have been given such bravery that were it to be distributed amongst all of the cowards of the entire world, all of them would have become the bravest.
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 75Knowledge and Certainty: “Do not turn your knowledge into ignorance and do not turn your conviction into doubt. When you gain knowledge act upon it and when you acquire conviction, proceed on its basis.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 74Illuminated Intellects and Penetrating Spiritual Insight: “Where are the minds which seek light from the lamps of guidance, and the eyes which look at minarets of piety? Where are the hearts dedicated to Allah, and devoted to the obedience of Allah?”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 73Intellects Which are Captives of the Lower Passions: “Many a slavish mind is subservient to overpowering longings.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 72Misguided Passions – An Important Deflector from Recognition of Allah: “When one excessively loves a thing, it blinds the individual and sickens their heart. They would then see the world around them with a diseased eye, and would hear things with unhearing ears. Those uncontrolled desires have cut asunder their intellect, and the world has made killed their spiritual heart.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 71The Taste of True Faith: “An individual will never taste true faith until they have three characteristics within themselves: a deep understanding of the religion; perseverance in the face of tribulations, and moderation in spending.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 70The Need of Choosing a Role-Model: “Remember that every follower has a leader whom he follows and from the effulgence of whose knowledge he takes light. ”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 69The Sword of Intellect and the Sheath of Forbearance: “Forbearance is a curtain for covering, and wisdom is a sharp sword. Therefore, conceal the weaknesses in your conduct with forbearance and kill your desires with your wisdom.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 68Taking Part in Gatherings of Iniquity: “The individual who believes in Allah and also believes in the Last day will not go to a place or gathering in which raybah is taking place.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 67The Eventual Outcome of the Pious and Sinners: “Be aware that sins are like unruly horses on whom their riders have been placed and their reins have been let loose so that they would jump with them in Hell. Be aware that God-consciousness is like trained horses on whom the riders have been placed with the reins in their hands, so that they would take the riders to Heaven.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 66The Lead of Life: “…and prepare yourselves for death, since it is hovering over you. Be a people who wake up when called, and who know that this world is not their abode, and so have it changed (with the next)…”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 65Speaking and Silence: “There is no advantage for a scholar to keep quiet about an issue of wisdom just as there is no good in an ignorant or foolish person speaking an unintelligent thing.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 64Time: One of the Witnesses on the Day of Judgement: “There is not a day which passes by on the child of Adam- every human being – except that day says to him: ‘I am a new day and I am a witness over you, so then speak goodness within me and do good deeds within me. I will bear witness for you on the Day of Judgement and indeed after today, you will never see me again.’”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 63Asceticism and Recognizing the World: “The ascetic one in the life of the transient world is one who, the more they become acquainted with the true essence of the material world, they distances themselves away from it more.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 62Who is an ascetic (zahid): “The ascetic one, in the transient world, is the person whose fortitude is not over-taken by him coming face to face with the prohibited and who does not let the permissible preoccupy him from thanking God.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 61The Source of Corruption: “Indeed the basis of the occurrence of evils are those base desires which are acted upon and the orders of God which are innovated. They those orders which are innovated are against the Book of Allah. People co-operate with each other about them to perform them even though it is against the religion of Allah.
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 60The One Who is Truly Fasting: “The fasting of the body is in keeping away from nourishment (food and drink and all other things which are prohibited to be done while fasting) by one’s own choice out of fear of a punishment [from God] and out of a desire for a reward [from God] and recompense; and fasting of the soul is to keep the five senses away from all other forms of immorality and to empty the heart from all of the means of evil and wickedness.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 59The Spirit of Worship: “Indeed, how many of those people who fast while they gain nothing from their fasting except hunger and thirst; and how many stand (in worship) and gain nothing except for sleepiness and tiredness! Glad tidings be to those with cognizance whose sleeping and eating is better than the worship and fasting of others [who do not have such knowledge and astuteness].”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 58The Best Steed and Provision: “[May the mercy of God be upon that person who] places fortitude and patience as his stead towards his own salvation and who places consciousness of God as his provision for his own death.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 57The Path to the Influence of Satan: “O Kumayl! [And the path to the influence of Satan] lies in [what is mentioned in] the words of God, the Grand and Majestic, ‘Indeed he (Satan) has absolutely no power over My true servants.’ and in His statement, Grand and Majestic is He, ‘Indeed his (Satan’s) power only lies with those who befriend him and those who associate partners [with God].’”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 56The Path to Safety and Spiritual Wellness: “Spiritual wellness is in ten parts – nine of these lies in remaining silent, except when busy in the remembrance of God, and one [the remaining part] lies in refraining from [being present in the] gatherings of the simple minded people.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 55The Path to Safety and Spiritual Wellness: “If only you were to contemplate upon the magnificent power [of God] and the adequate blessing [from Him], you would have returned back to the [right] path and would have feared the burning punishment, however, [your] hearts are sick and your spiritual sight is deficient.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 54The Way to Return: “If only you were to contemplate upon the magnificent power [of God] and the adequate blessing [from Him], you would have returned back to the [right] path and would have feared the burning punishment, however, [your] hearts are sick and your spiritual sight is deficient.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 53Relation Between Personality and God-Consciousness: “The person who would like to be considered as one with a [good] disposition, needs to keep away from the prohibited.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 53Relation Between God-Consciousness and Speech: “A person must protect his tongue [his speech] as indeed this tongue leads its owner towards destruction! I swear by God I don’t believe that a servant can ever bring about God-consciousness [within himself] which would benefit him until he safeguards his tongue [his speech].”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 52The Eyes of the Heart: “The eye is the sentinel of the heart.”
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Islamic Learning Media110 Lessons For Life From The Teachings of Imam Ali - 51Distanced from the Mercy of God: “May the one who has water and earth at his disposal however is still in a state of (material) poverty be distanced from God!”
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