Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verse 255......

In today's Tafsir, we examine why Islam has specific guidelines regarding whom you can and cannot marry. These rules are not just faith-based; they're backed by time-honored wisdom and modern scientific findings. If you want strong, healthy children, the next 10 minutes will sure ... Show More

It is hard to imagine, but before Islam, sons marrying their stepmothers was a common practice after the father's death. The Quran decisively ended this practice. Join us to unpack this intriguing ancestral practice and the wisdom behind its prohibition. There's a lot more to lea ... Show More

The dowry is a woman's right in Islam. However, we find that it often causes problems during the divorce. In today's Tafsir, we will explain the dowry's role during separation and divorce and how some Muslim men abuse and coerce their wives for material gain. If you or someone yo ... Show More

Friends, the first reading from Deuteronomy today is of signal importance. Moses, speaking to the people before they enter the Promised Land, says, “A prophet like me will the LORD, your God, raise up for you from among your own kin; to him you shall listen.” These words haunted ... Show More

In 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 ... Show More

رَبَّنَآ ءَامَنَّا بِمَآ أَنزَلۡتَ وَٱتَّبَعۡنَا ٱلرَّسُولَ فَٱكۡتُبۡنَا مَعَ ٱلشَّـٰهِدِينَ. Our Lord, we have believed in what You revealed and have followed the messenger [Jesus], so register us among the witnesses [to truth]. Rabbana amanna bima anzalta wattabana rrasula fakt ... Show More

What was the journey that the immaculate light (noor) of Prophet Muhammad made from his pre-Earthly existence through the past prophets such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Ishmael, Moses, and others until finally reaching to his father, ʿAbdullāh ibn Abd al-Muttalib? In this episode, we ... Show More

رَبَّنَآ أَفۡرِغۡ عَلَيۡنَا صَبۡرٗا وَتَوَفَّنَا مُسۡلِمِينَ. Our Lord, pour upon us patience and let us die as Muslims [in submission to You]. Rabbana afrigh alayna ṣabran watawaffana muslimin These words were spoken by Pharaoh’s magicians once they had seen and accepted the tru ... Show More

Why did God say he was going to kill Moses? What exactly was God’s test for Abraham on Mount Moriah and Israel on Mount Sinai? What’s the connection between the ten plagues and the ten commandments? In this episode, Tim and Jon respond to your questions about the Exodus scroll. T ... Show More

Fr. Mike delves deeper into Moses' call to lead the Israelites out of Egypt, and reminds us that God desires to make us free so we that can worship him. Today's readings are Exodus 4-5, Leviticus 4, and Psalm 46. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bib ... Show More