Commentary on The Hikam – Shaykh M...
A selected commentary on the Hikam of Ibn Ata’Illah by Shaykh Mohsen Al’Najjar [Resident Scholar at Al-Madina Institute]. Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in...
Reflection From Surah Mariam – Ima...
Surah Maryam is a Meccan surah that was revealed nine years before the Hijrah, in the fifth year of Prophethood. Surah Maryam takes its names from verse 16, “Relate in the Book (the story of) Mary. When she withdrew from her family to a place in the East.” Surah Maryam talks about the people of the...
Reflections From Surah Al Kahf – I...
Surah Kahf is a Meccan surah revealed in the last year before Hijrah. Surah Kahf consists of many stories that serve as parables to mankind. They remind us of goodness and virtue built around belief in Allah. It is a reminder of the importance of detaching our hearts from this life, as it is only a...
Reflections From Surah Isra – Part...
Surah Isra’ is a Meccan surah. It speaks about the most beautiful and spiritual journey of the Prophet Muhammad (May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). This surah was revealed after the difficult events of Ta’if in which the Prophet (Peace be upon him) was beaten with stones to the point...
Reflections From Surah Nahl – Imam Moh...
Surah Al Nahl is a Mekkan surah that discusses the immense amount of Blessings that Allah swt has bestowed upon His servants. In fact, the Blessings of Allah are mentioned so many times that the Surah is also known as Surah Ni’aam, meaning the Surah of Bounties. The title of the surah comes from verse...
Reflections From Surah Ra’ad ̵...
Surah Ra’ad is a Medinan surah. It follows Surah Yusuf in discussing the characteristics of the Qur’an and attributes of Allah swt.  Surah Ra’ad is a very powerful surah as it discussing five important themes: connecting to truth, being conscious of Allah, changing of our conditions, naming of...
Reflections From Surah Ibrahim – I...
Surah Ibrahim is named after one of the great Prophets of Allah. It is a Medinan surah that discusses Aqidah and the Day of Resurrection. This surah also talks about the purpose of the Prophethood. In the earlier verses of this surah Allah swt explains how He has sent the prophets as guides to Humanity....
Reflections From Surah Taha – Shay...
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