May 9

Surah An-Nisaa: The Women - Verse 23 - Strong Muslim Children

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

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May 2

Surah An-Nisaa: The Women - Verse 22 - Haram Sexual Relations 1

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

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Apr 25

Surah An-Nisaa: The Women - Verse 21 - No Cash, No Divorce!

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

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Feb 2021

[3:194] – For Reward In This Life And The Hereafter, And Safety Against The Evils Of Judgment Day

رَبَّنَا وَءَاتِنَا مَا وَعَدتَّنَا عَلَىٰ رُسُلِكَ وَلَا تُخۡزِنَا يَوۡمَ ٱلۡقِيَٰمَةِۖ إِنَّكَ لَا تُخۡلِفُ ٱلۡمِيعَادَ. Our Lord, and grant us what You promised us through Your messengers and do not disgrace us on the Day of Resurrection. Indeed, You do not fail in [Your] prom ... Show More

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Mar 2021

[3:9] – For Forgiveness and Safety in the Hereafter

رَبَّنَآ إِنَّكَ جَامِعُ ٱلنَّاسِ لِيَوۡمٖ لَّا رَيۡبَ فِيهِۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يُخۡلِفُ ٱلۡمِيعَادَ. Our Lord, surely You will gather the people for a Day about which there is no doubt. Indeed, Allah does not fail in His promise. Rabbana innaka jamiu nnasi liyawmin la rayba fihi ... Show More

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Mar 2021

[3:8] – For Steadfastness in Faith

رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغۡ قُلُوبَنَا بَعۡدَ إِذۡ هَدَيۡتَنَا وَهَبۡ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحۡمَةًۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلۡوَهَّابُ. Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower. Rabbana la tuzigh qulubana bada idh ... Show More

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Feb 2021

[5:83] – For Allah’s Acceptance

رَبَّنَآ ءَامَنَّا فَٱكۡتُبۡنَا مَعَ ٱلشَّـٰهِدِينَ. Our Lord, we have believed, so register us among the witnesses. Rabbana amanna faktubna maa shshahidin These words were spoken by Christians who saw and accepted the Truth of Islam once they had heard Allah’s verses. Upon accep ... Show More

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Apr 2023

13 - Commentary on Surah al-Fath (48) - Review of Verses 18 & 19

In this Ramadan series of lectures, Shaykh Saleem reviews Surah al-Fath (48) - The Chapter of the Victory. In part 13, he goes over the eighteenth and nineteenth verses: "Allah was assuredly well-pleased with the believers when they swore allegiance to you, Muḥammad, under the tr ... Show More

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Mar 2021

[2:127] – For The Acceptance of Acts of Worship

رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلۡ مِنَّآۖ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلسَّمِيعُ ٱلۡعَلِيمُ. Our Lord, accept [this] from us. Indeed You are the Hearing, the Knowing. Rabbana taqabbal minna innaka Anta-s-Samiu-l-Alim. Although Prophets Ibraheem and Isma’eel were carrying out Allah’s command by raising the f ... Show More

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Feb 2021

[10:85-86] – Supplication Against Being A Tool By Which Allah Misleads The Wrongdoers

رَبَّنَا لَا تَجۡعَلۡنَا فِتۡنَةٗ لِّلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ. وَنَجِّنَا بِرَحۡمَتِكَ مِنَ ٱلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلۡكَٰفِرِينَ. Our Lord, make us not [objects of] trial for the wrongdoing people. And save us by Your mercy from the disbelieving people. Rabbana la tajalna fitnatallilqawmizzali ... Show More

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Jun 2024

Dhul Hijjah Reminder: change the way you view sins | islamic feelings

Dhul Hijjah is home to the best ten days of the year, as highlighted in the beautiful hadith: Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “No good deeds can be done at a time better than these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.” It was ... Show More

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Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verse 62 - O...