Sha'bān Treasures from al Qasim Live
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Imam Ghazali’s Forty Principles of Religion Series
Traversing our Spiritual Journey Progressively
(30-minute video)
“Our spiritual journey is one that is gradual; people don’t wake up as a…saint. If you are steadfast and you traverse that initial phase, Allah will take you to the next phase.”
‘Ilm al-wad’ and 20th Century Philosophy of Language
(5-minute listen)
“Ideas and concepts exist independent of the words used to refer to them. For example, there’s nothing inherent in the word pen that dictates that it must refer to the objects we call pens.
It’s only through the English language assigning that particular sound, which on its own is just as meaningless as every other sound, that it takes on the ability to refer to the concept of a pen.”
The Father of Modern Optics
(3-minute read)
Before Ibn al-Haytham, there was no distinction between the eye, light and vision; but through his extensive experimentation and efforts in optics, he separated the concepts of vision from light.
Learn about this incredible Muslim polymath of 10th century Baṣra, and see a new side of Islamic scholarship…
The Spiritual Value of Every Believer’s Words
(7-minute listen)
“No believer, regardless of their position, can be looked over in regards to how special their spirituality is and what words they could bring forth.”
The Lost Virtue: Reviving Ghayrah (Protective Jealousy) in an Age of Moral Decay
(4-minute read)
“Although there is no precise English equivalent for the term “ghayrah”, it may be understood as a form of protective jealousy (though the word jealousy carries connotations that do not fully capture its intended meaning). Imām al-Suyūṭī describes ghayrah as a feeling of anger to protect the most honorable of things, namely spousal relationships. This profound emotion, when rightly directed, safeguards the purity of the heart and the integrity of the community. It is a moral compass that preserves honor, restrains indecency, and upholds the sanctity of what Allah Most High has deemed sacred.”
The Prophet’s ﷺ Pivotal Turning Point
(13-minute listen)
In a time where we all must reflect on our challenges and look to our future, this al-Isra wa al-Mi’raj presentation highlights the universality of our Prophet ﷺ and how to find solace in Allah ﷻ through it.
Tafsīr Pearls of Sūrah al-Ḥāqqah (69)
Presented by Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, President of Darul Qasim
Beloved Supplications of the Prophet ﷺ
Being People of Truth - Dua of the Week (4-minute listen)
«اللهم أرنا الحق حقاً وارزقنا اتباعه، وأرنا الباطل باطلا وارزقنا اجتنابه»
“O Allah! Show us the truth as truth, and allow us to follow it. And show us falsehood as falsehood, and allow us to abstain from it.”
Seeking Mercy Through Forgiveness - Dua of the Week (4-minute listen)
«رَبِّ اغْفِرْ وَارْحَمْ، وَأَنْتَ خَيْرُ الرَّاحِمِينَ»
“My Lord! Forgive and have mercy. And You are the best of those who show mercy.”
Rajab and Sha’bān Blessings - Dua of the Week (4-minute listen)
عن أنس قال: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل رجب قال: «اللهم بارك لنا في رجب «وشعبان وبلغنا رمضان
Sayyiduna Anas Ibn Malik (radiyallahu ‘anhu) reports that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would recite the following supplication when the month of Rajab would commence:
“O Allah! Bless us during the months of Rajab and Sha’ban, and allow us to reach Ramadan!”
Beloved Words of the Prophet ﷺ
The Repentance of the Prophet ﷺ (5-minute listen)
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ وَاللَّهِ إِنِّي لَأَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ فِي الْيَوْمِ أَكْثَرَ مِنْ سَبْعِينَ مَرَّةً
Abu Huraira reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “By Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah and I repent to Him more than seventy times in a day.”
His ﷻ Mercy Precedes His ﷻ Wrath (5-minute listen)
عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَمَّا قَضَى الْخَلْقَ كَتَبَ عِنْدَهُ فَوْقَ عَرْشِهِ إِنَّ رَحْمَتِي سَبَقَتْ غَضَبِي
The Prophet ﷺ said, “When Allah completed His creation, He wrote over his Throne: Indeed, My mercy precedes My wrath.”
Excellent curation, the range of content here really showcases how Islamic scholarship bridges spirituality and intellectual rigor. The segement on Ibn al-Haytham seperating vision from light reminded me of how often we overlook the empirical foundations early Muslim scholars laid. Digests like this make it way easier to navigate specific topics without getting overwhelemd by where to start.