Every individual has a of each seeker may well remain intact despite the process of reformation. The rest of the session revolves around a discussion of the .

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In presenting the tafseer of these verses, Shaykh Amin extends the discussion of the maqaam mahmood, that is, the praised station into the realm of authoritative leadership. It is only through uprightness and truthfulness that an individual in a position of authority and strength can hope to receive divine assistance and support.

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These first few verses refer to the many attempts of the Quraysh to thwart the efforts of the Prophet (S) by offering him something in return for a compromise in matters of deen. In the verses that follow, Shaykh Amin expands on the high virtue in reciting from the Quran in the Fajr prayer. It is through salaat that the Prophet (S) established a link with Allah (S). The nature of the communication between Allah (S) and the Prophet (S) is revelation (wahy), and the transport for it is the salaat.

Allah (S) has endowed man with an inner strength and will that makes him fully capable of overpowering the demonic influences that he is subjected to in his life. Shaykh Amin elaborates on these verses that remind us that security comes from a conviction that Allah (S) is our Supreme Guardian no matter what calamity may befall us. Allah (S) has bestowed Adam (AS) with an innate dignity, and the children of Adam (AS) all inherit that element of dignity.

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Allah's (S) power encompasses all things. By Allah's (S) leave, the Prophet (S) could instill fear in the minds of agressors without any manifest show of strength, and that is from Allah's qadr. The surah switches its focus to when Allah (S) commands the angels to bown down before Adam (AS). Man is expected to obey first and then justify the state of obedience, as was manifested by the angels. Shaykh Amin expands on these verses that examines the hollow jutifications of Iblis in disobeying Allah (S).

We have to be careful that we do not measure humanness in accordance with the superfluous; moral excellence and perfection of character are central to every Prophet's persona. The tone of the session shifts into the realm of intermediaries and the extreme caution that must be exercised by worshippers with respect to what they ascribe to such intermediaries, because one wrong step can lead to shirk. Shaykh Amin ends the session with a discussion of the stupidity in man that causes him to spend less time in preparing for the hour, and more time analyzing it. The concession of miracles by All...

Who decides what is moral? It is Allah's prerogative to decide morality, not the individual's. The same applies to ethics. Individuals, civilizations, etc. are all subject to Allah's rules. We are not free to theorize and implement our own ahkaam (rules); these have already been determined by Allah through revelation. Interfering with Allah's prerogatives will only lead to false conclusions.

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Allah's knowledge and wisdom encompasses all things, and the servant of Allah is always cognizant of this, no matter what his/her state may be.

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Shaykh Amin expands on verse 23 of the Surah, reconciling the theory and practice of every believer's obligation towards his/her parents. And in the verses that follow, he extends the concept to encompass the obligation towards relatives in general, and finally towards the needy and the traveler.

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"No souls bears the burden of another"
In this session, Shaykh Amin talks about the predicament that man finds himself in when his book of deeds is handed to him.
The second half of this session explores the fall of past civilizations that were given to a hedonistic lifestyle. Muslim civilizations thrived as long as there was an individual, as well as a collective, sense of responsibility towards the needy.
The goal of Muslim civilization is to ensure that each and every Muslim has an equal opportunity to live a life of quality after he or she dies.

In this session, Shaykh Amin elaborates on the cycle of power that Allah tested the Children of Israeel with, giving them dominion and then taking it away, and then repeating that process. The message is clear to man: "you might seem down trodden now, but that might be a short-lived trial provided you fulfill your covenant with Allah (S)".
The session proceeds with an insight into the gradual night-and-day cycle, relating it to the gradual process of ease that follows a period of difficulty.

The third ten days of Ramadan are the days of deliverance from the fire. Shaykh Amin discusses the Prophetic insight that we must not assume our actions alone are sufficient for entrance to Heaven. Rather we must ask Allah to save us from the Fire, relying only on His Fadl and Grace.

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In this session, Shaykh Amin dwells on the significant impact that the night journey (Al-Israa) had on the lives of the Muslims. He shares subtle insights into the comparable experiences of the Bani Isra'eel and the Bani Isma'eel, as well as sheds light on the immediate consequences of the journey.

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The second ten days of Ramadan are the days of maghfira, or forgiveness. Shaykh Amin discusses how maghfira brings down the grace, or fadl, or Allah and how it is the highest stage that a believer can achieve on earth. Moreover, Shaykh Amin discusses the relationship between victory and forgiveness in Islam.

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Shaykh Amin presents an introduction to Surah Al-Israa, contextualizing it within the seerah of the Prophet (S). The session proceeds with a profound analysis of the opening words of this surah, and then goes on to reference the various signs of Allah (S) that were shown the Prophet (S) during his night journey.

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The first ten days are special as they attract the rahma, or mercy of Allah. Shaykh Amin offers intriguing insights into how the dua of the angels in the first ten days of Ramadan helps us understand what this mercy is, and means, for Muslims.

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This aayah (verse 110) sums up the role of Prophet Muhammad (S), and by extension, everything that one needs to know about Islam.

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The Prophet (S) will greet the members of his ummah into Paradise at the Haudh of Kauthar.

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The closing verses of Al-Kahf shine a beacon of light upon the nature of acts that lead to bid'ah. These verses highlght the loss that some poeple find themselves in because of their excessive exertion in ways they think are pleasing to Allah (S), but in actuality they are not.

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In this session, Shaykh Amin shares insights into the story of Dhu-AlQarnayn - the mighty leader who had tremendous abilities to protect and serve.

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Shaykh Amin draws out more profound wisdoms from the story of Musa (AS) and Al-Khidr. In this session, he shares fascinating parallels between the three incidents that transpire while Musa (AS) is in the company of Al-Khidr and three remarkably analogous incidents that marked turning points in the life of Musa (AS) himself. Man is incapable of encompassing true knowledge within the confines of time and space.

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This session opens up the beautiful story of Musa (AS) and Al-Khidr (AS). Shaykh Amin draws out various lessons from the story, among them one of the most essential prerequisites to the acquisition of knowledge, namely the 'adab of seeking it out.

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One of the greatest forms of injustice that one can mete out to oneself is to ignore or disregard the signs of Allah (S) with impunity.

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Good deeds that endure are better than reliance on worldly acquisitions. Man is so heedless and so occupied with the beauty of the dunya, and is completely unprepared for the level of comprehensiveness with which he will be taken to account. "The world has a role to play in our lives, but our lives are not limited to this world".

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Shaykh Amin elaborates on the details surrounding the punishments for disbelief and the rewards for belief. Just as we exert ourselves for the fickle securities of this world, we are encouraged by these verses to exert ourselves in order to attain the everlasting security of the Hereafter. The discussion extends back into the extremely trying predicament of the sleepers of the cave when they made the conscious choice to give themselves up in total submission to Allah (S).

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Allah (S) is not bound to our limits of hope and reason, the Prophetic way is to always be cognizant of Allah's (S) absolute power and dominion over all things.

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Causing oneself to be deprived of the truth is the greatest injustice, the ultimate Truth being tawheed. It was an acute awareness of this level of injustice that drove the young men of the cave to their seclusion.

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Allah (S) reminds the Prophet (S) to convey the message with constancy and make du'aa for the guidance of those whom he called to Islam, but never to be consumed by the passionate and arduous efforts put into it. Nubuwwah is not result-driven.;The first few verses of this surah prepare the reader for the fascinating story of the Companions of the Cave. Allah's (S) pleasure with his servants is infinitely more beautiful than the splendor he has decorated His creation with. Shaykh Amin comments on the miraculous timing of this surah's revelation as it came about as the Prophet (S) and...

This Surah speaks of Allah's (S) favors upon ordinary folk who are worthy of His favors. Shaykh Amin comments on the significance and importance of this surah, its placement in the Quran, and the powerful and transformative impact it has on those who recite it, and more so, on those who strive to understand it.
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During the Tafseer session of October 31st, Shaykh Amin advanced the example of nations hoarding food stuffs for profit at the expense of hungry people. This article recently appeared on a BBC Correspondent’s blog, and serves as a reference to inform that discussion:

It is 1943, the peak of the Second World War. The place is London. The British War Cabinet is holding meetings on a famine sweeping its troubled colony, India. Millions of natives mainly in eastern Bengal, are starving. Leopold Amery, secretary of state for India, and Field Marshal Sir Archibald Wavell, soon to ...

Good deeds that endure are better than reliance on worldly acquisitions. Man is so heedless and so occupied with the beauty of the dunya, and is completely unprepared for the level of comprehensiveness with which he will be taken to account. "The world has a role to play in our lives, but our lives are not limited to this world". Click here to listen to complete audio!

Surah al-Kahf, V.45-53

Allah once decided to test three people: a leper, a bald-headed man, and a blind man. So he sent them an angel who came to the leper and said, "What thing do you like most?" He replied, "Good color and good skin, for the people have a strong aversion to me." The angel touched him and his illness was cured, and he was given a good color and beautiful skin. The angel then asked him, "What kind of property do you like best?” He replied, "Camels." So the angel gave him a pregnant she-camel, and the angel said to him, "May Allah bless you in it."

The angel then went to the bald-headed...

Allah Almighty says, "Allah and His angels call down blessings on the Prophet. O you who believe! Call down blessings on him and ask for complete peace and safety for him." (33:56)

Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Aas reported the Messenger of Allah sallallaahu alayhi wasallam says, "Anyone who sends prayer on me, Allah will send prayer on him ten times on account of it." [Muslim]

Ibn Masud stated that the Messenger of Allah sallallaahu alayhi wasallam said, "The nearest of people to me on the Day of Judgement will be the one who blesses me the most." [at-Tir...

Muslims have always respected the Quran. Even today Muslims try to show respect for the Quran in so many different ways and in all settings. Muslim ladies from the Indian sub-continent – who do not observe hijab – still drape a scarf (a do-patta) around their necks; and when the Quran is being recited, they instinctively and very affectionately don their do-pattas over their heads. The following account – based on an actual event – illustrates just how Muslims have maintained this level of respect for the Quran even under great duress. For those who hold more conservative values in life, t...

Anas narrated:

The Prophet said, "The believers will be kept (waiting) on the Day of Resurrection so long that they will become worried and say, 'Let us ask somebody to intercede for us with our Lord so that He may relieve us from our place.'

Then they will go to Adam and say, 'You are Adam, the father of the people. Allah created you with His Own Hand and made you reside in His Paradise and ordered His angels to prostrate before you, and taught you the names of all things. Will you intercede for us with your Lord so that He may relieve us from this place of ou...

“What makes a Sunni a Sunni?” is a question that is most frequently asked. Shaykh Amin offers a valuable preliminary discussion on the issue.

Islamic knowledge is based on three primary sources. They are:

(1) Revelation from the Almighty to the Last of all Prophets, Muhammad (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam)
(2) The prophetic intuition of Muhammad (sallallaahu alayhi wasallam)
(3) The inspired united wisdom of the Companions.

Knowledge derived from these three sources is generally known as traditional Islamic knowledge – or knowledge based on “naql.”...

One day when we were sitting with the Messenger of Allah (upon him blessing and peace), there came to us a man whose clothes were of exceeding whiteness and whose hair was of exceeding blackness. There were no signs of travel upon him although none of us knew him. He sat down knee to knee opposite the Prophet (upon him blessing and peace), upon whose thighs he placed the palms of his hands saying, “O Muhammad, tell me what is Islam (Submission)?” The Messenger (upon him blessing and peace) answered him saying, “Islam is to testify that there is no god but Allah and that Muhammad is Allah’s ...

Virtues of the Day of Arafah (9th of Dhul Hijjah)

Aisha radiyallahu anha reports that Rasulullah sallallaahu alayhi wasallam said, “There is no day in which Allah sets free more souls from the fire of hell than on the day of Arafah. And on that day Allah draws near to the earth and by way of exhibiting His Pride remarks to the angels, ‘What is the desire of these (servants of mine)?’” (Muslim)

Talhah radiyallahu anhu reports that Rasulullah sallallaahu alayhi wasallam said, “Apart from the day of the Battle of Badr, there is no day on which the Shay...

The Quran says, “And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from amongst yourselves, that ye may dwell in tranquility with them, and He has put love and mercy between your (hearts): Verily in this are Signs for those who reflect (Surah Rum, v. 21).”

As seen in this verse, one of the primary objectives of marriage is to seek comfort in one’s spouse.

The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wasallam said that a woman is usually married for one of four reasons: her wealth, her family status, her beauty, and her deen (commitment to religion). ...

Mahr in Islam is an object of value or money a husband offers his wife at the time of nikaah as a token of appreciation of her willingness to marry him—it is a good will gesture, and informs the wife and her family that as Muslims, when a man takes on the responsibility of being a husband, then he willfully and willingly will sustain his wife with financial support. Mahr underscores the wife’s legal right of ownership in Islam; anything a husband gives his wife is hers to keep forever. From the outset, Islam wanted to show that the responsibility in providing for the wife lies on the husband. ...

The Quran emphasizes the duty to parents in such serious terms that it is mentioned immediately after worshipping Allah. Allah says, “Your Lord has decreed that you should worship no one except Him, that you should be kind and favorable toward your parents. If one of them or both of them reach an old age, then do not shun them and do not say “uff” to them. Speak to them with a noble speech. Lower the wing of humbleness out of compassion for them. Say: Our Lord! Have mercy upon them the way they showed mercy to me when I was small. (s. Israa v. 23-24)” These ayaat illustrate to us that Allah w...

The Prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam mentioned many things about nikaah, or marriage. The first and foremost is that marriage is a sunnah, or tradition of the Prophet. So, anyone who wants to follow Islam and be part of the legacy left by the Prophet should indeed get married. The context of this is, basically, that many Muslims want to become pious and close to Allah. But how does one go about achieving this? The answer is quite simple. The only way to accomplish this is by following the sunnah of the Prophet. Innovations and practices that are not in line with the way o...

Finding a spouse. This can truly be the most challenging task for both Muslims and Non-Muslims alike. You can follow the philosophy, “I’m not going to go out and look for someone to get married to, it will happen whenever it does”, or you can actually look and search for a life partner. We are not in the position to say which philosophy is correct or better. As a matter of fact, neither philosophy is wrong, it just depends on your outlook on life and what is important to you. However, if your outlook on life gives importance to having a family of your own, you may be bet...