The Quran addresses one of humanity’s perennial questions: Why are we here, and where are we going? In this episode, Hamza Yusuf elucidates the Quranic conception of this life and the prophetic practice that navigates us back to the Divine.
Feb 2021
Part 2: Quran and the Content of Character
The journey through the sacred messages of the Noble Quran continues as Shaykh Hamza explains the universal lessons on brotherhood, forgiveness, and Divine love.About the Sacred Text Messages podcast:In this age of material excess and spiritual privation, grounding ourselves in d ... Show More
31m 59s
Jul 2021
A conversation with the man who gave me shahada.
In life’s mysterious journey, most of us will experience a transformative event that forces us to reevaluate and reorient ourselves. God asks in the Quran, “So where then are you going?,” a reminder for us to avoid the distractions of this world and to remain steadfast on His pat ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2020
Transcending Tribe: The Race to Humanity
In this first episode, Hamza Yusuf discusses race, tribalism, and the universality of Islam.Read more about Hamza Yusuf.About the Sacred Text Messages podcast:In this age of material excess and spiritual privation, grounding ourselves in divine guidance has never been more critic ... Show More
18m 36s
Apr 2021
Meaning: Less or Full, You Choose
Our Ramadan journey continues with more wonders from the Book of Allah. In this episode, Shaykh Hamza explains the linguistic miracle of the Qur'an, analyzing the fourth verse of Sura al-Muzammil in which God commands us to "recite the Qur'an slowly and distinctly." This measured ... Show More
32m 37s