Ibn al-Hussain

Required & Sufficient Knowledge in Religion | Books That Changed How I Think Video is now launched for members: To become a member, visit: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3z_R-TxdSLNIIXE-NADvQ/join

17. A Book That Changed How I Think | The Dictations 0:00 Reading Crisis in our Community 5:25 Story of How We Purchased the Book 9:25 Intro to Jurayee Az Darya (A Drop from the Sea) 10:25 First Section of the Book (Academic Papers) 15:40 Second Section of the Book (Scholar Stories) 17:20 Ayatullah Zanjani's Relationship with Imam Musa Sadr 18:00 Why These Stories Are Important & How They Were Recorded 29:00 Sample Stories: i) Shaykh Muhammad Fazel Sharbiyani 35:45 ii) Ayatullah Sayyid Khu'i and a Dream Interpretation 41:55 iii) Mirza Abu Talib Zanjani Compared Another Student to Hazrat Abbas 44:50 iv) Shaykh Hadi Tehrani the Isolated Scholar 52:50 Concluding Remarks Official Website: https://iqraonline.net/ Telegram: https://t.me/IqraOnline For inquiries, sponsorship and other matters, email: info@iqraonline.net

16. Game On: Transforming Learning with Game Mechanics | The Dictations In this episode, we look at how gamification, play-based, and game-based approaches to teaching can revolutionize learning. We look at certain game mechanics that can be employed to turn any topic into a fun and engaging experience and go through specific examples from Social Studies, Critical Thinking, Literacy, and Math of how this can be done. In addition, we also look at how certain commercial games can be used for educational objectives and show specific examples from Math, Social Studies, Islamic Studies, and Literacy. 0:00 Iqra Online membership 2:40 Story: The Sign of a Tassel 8:05 Reflection: How the wife changed her husband's behaviour through a game 16:25 i) Play-based learning 19:55 ii) Gamification: Using game design elements & mechanics 28:33 Examples of gamification: Escape Rooms, Google Maps, Twine 50:50 iii) Game-based learning: The Counting Kingdom for Math 53:40 Never Alone for Social Studies 59:20 What Remains of Edith Finch for Literacy 1:09:00 TypeRider for Social Studies 1:16:00 Muslim 3D for Islamic Studies Official Website: https://iqraonline.net/ Telegram: https://t.me/IqraOnline For inquiries, sponsorship and other matters, email: info@iqraonline.net

Trailer: The Prophet (p) & Threats of Burning People's Homes For Members Only: Releasing on Dec 18th, 2023 Watch Trailer: https://youtu.be/xpE44stvYk8 In this video, we analyze the numerous narrations accepted by all Sunni and Shia jurists in which the Prophet (p) threatens to burn the homes of those who would not attend congregational prayers in the Masjid. How did Muslim jurists explain these narrations? We will explore around 10 different opinions, most existed before the Iranian Revolution and some contemporary ones, especially political interpretations put forth by Imam Khumayni and Ayatullah Montazeri in his book on Wilayat al-Faqih. In addition, we will look at whether these threats by the Prophet (p) have any similarity with the threat the second caliph makes on the house of Imam Ali (a) when demanding allegiance or not. Become a member now: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_3z_R-TxdSLNIIXE-NADvQ/join

Becoming Muslim: A Discourse on the Prophet’s (p) Delineation of Identity Markers of Religiosity Archived course ($100 USD) – now open for purchase. This seminar discusses the different dimensions of our religion and how they differ from one another. What makes someone a Muslim, Mu’min, or a Shi’a? What do we mean when we consider someone “religious”? How do we maintain a balance between creedal matters and ethics? Rituals and historical facts? Contemplation or cultural conventions? This seminar is a conclusion of research I have been conducting over the last several years, on what it really means to be a Muslim and a believer, according to the narrations themselves. For more details and timestamps, visit: https://iqraonline.net/becoming-muslim/ Part One 0:00 Introduction 4:30 What do you think it means to be religious? 11:35 A community: scenario one 16:25 Same community: scenario two 22:45 What is the benefit of this discussion? 29:06 Are Karamaat a sign of religiosity? 39:00 Dimensions of religion: al-Ghazali’s opinion 40:45 Dimensions of religion: Mir Damad’s opinion 43:10 8 dimensions of religion 56:45 12 religious affinities 57:20 1) Taqlidi 59:50 2) Superstitious 1:03:20 3) Tragedy 1:04:35 4) Rational 1:06:00 5) Polemical 1:07:05 6) Ideological 1:09:40 7) Personal gains 1:11:00 8) Dogmatic 1:12:28 9) Spiritual 1:13:00 10) Humanistic 1:13:30 11) Enemy-Oriented 1:14:20 12) Ambiguous 1:16:20 Participant surveys 1:28:45 Sources for determining identity markers Part Two 1:45:40 Recap 1:47:30 Set 1: Purpose of religion 2:01:30 Conclusion on set 1 2:02:50 Set 2: Definition of Islam, Iman, Din, Shi’a 2:20:30 Summary of concepts in set 2 2:34:10 Conclusion on set 2 2:35:00 Set 3: Prophet’s invitation letters 2:37:35 Conclusion on set 3 2:38:45 Set 4: Government policies of the Prophet (p) & Imam Ali (a) 2:45:20 Conclusion on set 4 2:47:03 Set 5: Friday & Eid sermons of the Prophet (p) & Imam Ali (a) 2:48:55 Conclusion on set 5 2:49:55 Set 6: Final wills & advice of the Prophet (p) & Imam Ali (a) 2:55:15 Conclusion on set 6 2:55:45 Set 7: Apparent conduct & quantity of actions 2:58:24 Conclusion on set 7 2:58:45 Set 8: Successful companions 3:00:51 Conclusion on set 8 3:01:20 A remark on narrations on etiquettes & cultural practices 3:06:00 Final conclusion on all sets of narrations 3:11:05 Identity markers of religiosity in order of priority 3:14:30 Case study 1: Ayatullah Makarem Shirazi’s ruling on studying in educational institutes where hijab is banned 3:20:05 Case study 2: Imam Khumayni postponing his wedding to the month of Ramadan instead of Rajab or Sha’ban 3:22:03 Case study 3: Sayyid Khu’i canceling his Ziyarat trip to not risk his life 3:24:30 Case study 4: Sayyid Fadhlullah questioning the details of the attack on Lady Fatima’s house 3:28:10 Case study 5: Ayatullah Ha’eri Yazdi prohibiting debates on the details of Raj’at 3:31:25 Case study 6: Sayyid Khamenei’s speech in 2012 to the youth of North Khorasan 3:38:30 Final remarks

15. Guest Appearance: Child on a Quranic Journey | The Dictations In this episode of The Dictations, we invited guest Dr. Sheikh Muhammad Maisami - founder of Quranic Journey - along with his young inspirational son Muhammad Reza from the city of Qom, Iran. You don't want to miss out on this episode! Watch Here: https://youtu.be/q36fG1ZXc6w 0:00 Clips of sister Fatima Waziri (mother) and Muhammad Reza (son) 3:00 Intro & story of how I met Dr. Sheikh Muhammad Maisami 8:45 Conversation with Sheikh Muhammad Maisami 10:50 Background and early upbringing 14:58 The phenomenon of young kids & their grasp over the Quran in the 90s 19:35 How Sheikh Muhammad Maisami and his wife worked with their son Muhammad Reza 27:35 Discussion on pedagogical techniques employed 32:50 How feasible is it for other families and parents 38:30 5 main chapters every child should understand 41:40 Is this not unnecessary pressure on the child & what about their school education? 53:40 Progress on Sheikh Muhammad Maisami's younger daughter 56:30 What keeps you continuously attached to the Quran? 1:05:00 Closing remarks with Sheikh Muhammad Maisami 1:11:10 Introduction with Muhammad Reza 1:12:55 What new surahs have you learned? 1:13:50 Exploring Surah al-Kahf 1:24:35 Final message by Muhammad Reza on the importance of hard work

14. History of Standardized Exams in the Qom Seminary | The Dictations Watch: https://youtu.be/W4dOEwgJFpg In this episode, we look at the history of how and why standardized exams were introduced in the seminary of Qom by Reza Shah during the time of Ayatullah Abdul Karim Haeri Yazdi, then reintroduced by Ayatullah Borujerdi, and have remained part of the seminary system till today. 0:00 Intro 2:25 Importance of reading travelogues and autobiographies 5:00 The Life of an Unidentified Person 10:00 Reza Shah's Uniform Dress Law 14:12 Shaykh Muhammad Hujjati speaking about his exam experience in 1930s 19:17 Timeline of standardized exams in the Qom Seminary 33:48 What would happen in Madrassas before the introduction of standardized exams? 37:40 Memos between the Ministry of Interior Affairs, Education Ministry and the Qom seminary (between 1933-1936) 52:40 Anecdotes from the time of Ayatullah Haeri Yazdi 57:55 Three committees formed by Ayatullah Borujerdi (in 1949) 1:02:17 Anecdotes from the time of Ayatullah Borujerdi 1:05:55 Personal anecdote: Being assessed by Ustad Ghulam-Reza Fayyazi 1:12:25 Summative & Formative assessments 1:17:55 Personal anecdote: Positive impact of formative assessments 1:20:45 What do summative exams really prove? 1:23:20 Closing remarks

Course: Music in Islamic Law, Culture & Society Archived course ($40 USD) – now open for purchase In this short course, we explore the subject of singing, music and musical instruments in Islam. The lessons cover the history of how music as a discipline entered the Muslim world after the demise of the Prophet (p), and in particular focus on the discourse that occurred in the Abbasid era over singing and music as reflected in the Shi’i hadith tradition. A number of narrations condemning singing and music will be analyzed and opinions of Shi’i scholars as well as other contributors to the Islamic civilization will be summarized. To register & to see timestamps for each lesson, visit: https://iqraonline.net/music-in-islamic-law-culture-society/ --- History of Singing and Music in Muslim Communities | Lesson 1 0:00 Intro to module 5:25 Rulings of Sayyid Sistani & Sayyid Khamenei 14:30 Music in pre-Islamic Arabia & after Islam 23:23 Analysis of Ibn Khaldun 35:08 Analysis of Jawad Ali in al-Mufassal fi Tarikh al-Arab Qabl al-Islam 40:30 Analysis of Shahid Mutahhari 44:50 Opinions of early Muslims 54:35 Opinions of early non-Shi’a jurists 1:04:20 Summary of first lesson Music & Singing in Light of the Intellect and Quran | Lesson 2 0:00 Intro 3:10 Music & singing in light of the intellect (‘aql) 21:42 Identifying problematic instances of lahw 33:25 Music & singing in light of the Qur’an 42:30 Conclusion on Qur’anic discussion on music & singing 51:00 Final points & discussion Music & Singing in Light of the Hadith | Lesson 3 0:00 Recap & Introduction 7:25 Music & singing in light of the narrations 43:25 Narrations that give more context 52:25 Summary of conclusion on music & singing 55:55 Red lines on music & singing 57:11 Remarks by Sayyid Khamenei on role of Muslims in the field of music 1:05:30 Discussion Views of Jurists & Case Studies | Lesson 4 0:00 Introduction 1:15 Revisiting the rulings of Sayyid Sistani & Sayyid Khamenei 23:37 Checklist criteria for determining impermissible music & singing 30:35 Case Study 1: Allah Made Everything 35:07 Case Study 2: Salam Farmandeh 44:10 Case Study 3: Lowkey – Heroes of Human History 48:15 Case Study 4: Club Music 54:12 Case Study 5: Atif Aslam – Tajdar e Haram | Coke Studio 57:23 Case Study 6: Julia Boutros – Ahibai 1:09:10 Case Study 7: Popular celebrity singers and Bollywood songs 1:15:20 Summary & Discussion

13. Praying Behind the Non-Shi'a | The Dictations Watch Now: https://youtu.be/OhF9fjo5Sko In this episode, we explore the historical developments of the Shi'i Imami ruling on praying in congregation behind the non-Shi'a. 0:00 Intro 1:20 Sunni mosques in Iran 15:00 Reward for praying behind the non-Shi'a 18:30 Letter of Ibn Babuwayh al-Qumi (d. 327 AH) to Shaykh Saduq (d. 381 AH) 26:15 Opinions of Shaykh Mufid (d. 413) & Shaykh Tusi (d. 460) 30:05 Opinion of Ibn Idris al-Hilli (d. 598) and Shahid Awwal (d. 768) 37:55 Letter of a group of believers to Shahid Thani (d. 966) 39:53 Opinion of Shaykh Salih Mazandarani (d. 1081) and Mulla Fayd Kashani (d. 1091) 43:00 Opinion of Shaykh Yusuf Bahrani (d. 1186 AH / 1772) & Shaykh Kashif al-Ghita (d. 1277 / d. 1812) 45:25 Opinion of Mirza Qumi (d. 1231 / 1816) & Shaykh Ahmad al-Qatifi 50:00 Opinion of Shaykh Ansari (d. 1281 / d. 1864) 51:20 Shift from fear to unity - opinion of Allamah Sharaf al-Din (d. 1377 / d. 1957) 56:45 Opinion of contemporary jurists

12. Deceptive Devotion: The Art of Showing Off | The Dictations Watch Now: https://youtu.be/TOStDGdr0gM In this episode, we explore the vice of showing off & ostentation (riya') as presented in traditional Islamic literature, particularly the Sufi-Mystical literature, and identify some of its common instances. 0:00 The story about Cats and Mice by Ubayd al-Zakani (d. 1370) 9:15 What is riya' & some of its contexts 15:05 A Prophetic tradition on a martyr, scholar & wealthy person showing off 19:50 Riya' in beliefs, worship and ethics 25:25 Six degrees of riya' in worship 32:15 Riya' in Sufi-Mystical literature 38:52 Instances of riya' in Sufi-Mystical literature 41:45 Story from Gulistan of Saadi Shirazi (d. 1292) 44:42 Poetry from Sana'i Ghaznawi (d. 1141) on people of his time engaging in riya' 47:44 Mulla Ahmad Naraqi's (d. 1829) poetry against a charlatan 59:00 Instances of riya' in the 21st century 1:03:45 A general principle that helps us stay away from riya'

11. Less is More: Establishing Importance Through Quantity of Hadith | The Dictations In this episode of The Dictations, we look at whether having a large number of hadith on a topic means it is necessarily more important and significant than a topic that has a fewer number of hadith. Watch Now: https://youtu.be/YIoSln77vos Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:40 Madinatul 'Ilm - the lost book of Shaykh Saduq (d. 381/991) 5:10 Would our faith look different had this book been preserved? 13:40 The quantity of pages of Kitab al-Tawhid & Kitab al-Hujjah from Usul al-Kafi 17:15 The discussion on tazahum (mutual competition) in legal theory 19:45 Does quantity of narrations prove that a certain topic is more important? 20:50 Shahid Baqir al-Sadr's (d. 1980) discussion on resolving the dilemma of tazahum through quantity 24:00 i) A topic may be a common occurence in society 26:45 ii) The political and communal context may disallow for certain topics to be spoken about openly 29:10 Muhaqqiq Karaki's (d. 940/1534) remarks in his treatise on cursing 38:00 iii) The topic may need to be repeatedly emphasized as people become heedless of it 38:41 Explaining the large quantity of narrations on temporary marriage (mut'ah) in Shi'i hadith 42:30 iv) The topic may be linked to a specific prominent event 44:45 v) The scholar's beliefs and assumptions may result in a certain topic being popularized 47:00 Ibn al-Junayd and narrations on ijtihad/qiyas 50:20 Shaykh Saduq and narrations on seeing Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى) 54:45 Is ethics more important than law due to greater quantity of verses in the Quran? 57:20 Does quantity prove the importance of a topic if all things are equal? Don't forget to subscribe, like, comment and share!

10. "Allah Didn't Want Me To Marry You!" | The Dictations Premiering on May 3rd: https://youtu.be/oV3Gb8CLTBg In this episode of The Dictations we explore the popular culture of Istikhara in our communities. What are the different types of Istikhara mentioned in the Islamic tradition? Which forms of it are authentic and which ones are unreliable? 0:00 Intro 2:20 Bombing of the Iranian parliament in 1908 based on an Istikhara 13:35 Istikhara in the Hadith corpus 15:50 Linguistic meaning of Istikhara 20:04 Popular understanding of Istikhara today 21:19 i) Istikhara with rosary beads 26:15 ii) Istikhara with the Quran 46:07 How the Ansar al-Mahdi cult rely on Istikhara to determine the Hujjah 51:25 iii) Istikhara of Tayr 52:48 iv) Istikhara of Riqa' 57:00 v) Istikhara of the Heart 59:20 vi) Istikhara of Consultation 1:00:30 Appointing someone to do Istikhara for you 1:05:40 The role of Sayyid Ibn Tawus (d. 1266) and the Mongol attack on Baghdad in popularizing other forms of Istikhara 1:12:40 Sayyid Ibn Tawus was anti-Wilayat al-Faqih? A strange meeting with a PhD student and severe critic of Ibn Tawus in Qom 1:19:45 Final remarks on the importance of Du'a and Tawakkul on Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَ تَعَالَى)

9. The Mysterious Disjointed Letters | The Dictations Watch Now: https://youtu.be/WGiVILimQRw In this episode, we shed light on the disjointed letters that appear at the beginning of some of the Quranic chapters, and then explore 20 opinions of scholars on what they possibly mean. This discussion is a summary of what is presented by Ayatullah Jawadi Amuli in his Tafsir. Don't forget to subscribe, like, comment and share! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:50 Shaykh Mahmud Halabi's (d. 1998) cryptic message in his transcript from Mirza Mahdi Isfahani's (d. 1945) class 13:00 Ayatullah Jawadi Amuli's Quranic exegesis 14:30 Collection of 20 opinions in Tasneem 15:45 Generic features of the disjointed letters 22:40 20 Opinions 1:08:40 Comments of Ayatullah Jawadi on the view of Ibn 'Arabi and other mystics 1:12:10 Final remarks

8. The I'tikaf (Spiritual Retreat) | The Dictations Watch Now: https://youtu.be/lGQWG9OyBYc In this episode of The Dictations we will explore how the practice of I'tikaf during the month of Ramadan was an uncommon practice in Shi'a communities due to the rulings of the jurists before 17th-century hijri, but how the treatise and efforts of a single scholar changed that. Furthermore, we will analyze the practice of I'tikaf in modern-day Iran and how time and place variables played a role in altering its form, turning it from a worship of solitude to a communal practice. Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 5:00 Culture of I'tikaf in Rajab in Iran 10:50 The history of I'tikaf in the Shi'a communities 13:40 Treatise of Shaykh Lutfullah al-Maysi (d. 1032 / 1623) 15:50 Why did he write this treatise? 17:55 First concern: The I'tikaf should only happen in the 4 dedicated mosques 24:15 Can the I'tikaf only be done in a mosque in which an infallible Imam led prayers? 26:16 Second concern: Why is the I'tikaf only being done in the last 10 days of Ramadan? 28:55 Third concern: Why are we building shades and alcove roof covering in the mosque during I'tikaf? 32:30 Fourth concern: Why are you doing ihya' during the I'tikaf? 36:10 Shaykh Lutfullah's response to his critic 38:25 I'tikaf from a sociological perspective 41:25 A Rebirth: A Sociological Reflection on I'tikaf by Rayhaneh Saremi 47:10 A Journey to Solitude: An Ethnographic Narrative of the Religious Experience of I'tikaf by Mohammad-Reza Puyafar 54:55 A recap

7. What's in a Word? | Etiquettes of Speech | The Dictations In this episode of The Dictations, we discuss some perspectives on our way of speaking, and the etiquette that should be maintained while using our tongues. Watch Now: https://youtu.be/u-3MoXYp2Xo 0:00 Intro 1:25 Lines of poetry from the Kashkul of Shaykh Baha'i (d. 1030/1620) 8:25 Why nonsense talk is prevalent in the modern era 12:45 Dimensions of speech 13:40 i) Content 20:00 ii) Place 22:50 iii) Tone 26:10 iv) Framework 32:00 Qualities of speech mentioned in the Quran 39:22 Etiquettes of speech demonstrated by Khidr 48:25 An anecdote from my Farsi class in 2013 Subscribe, like, share and comment!

I discuss the book briefly in my Tafsir lessons here: https://youtu.be/sXexCCCSwMg?t=3650 Wasalam

6. Sincerity in Preaching: Muhaddith Nuri's Lulu wa Marjaan | The Dictations In this episode of The Dictations, we explore the phenomenon of religious speakers and eulogy reciters charging money for lectures through the lens of a 19th-century Shi'i Imami scholar, Muhaddith Nuri (d. 1902). Watch: https://youtu.be/PPyFfY9qUXs 0:00 Intro 1:03 Abu Aswad al-Du'ali's (d. 69/689) poem for Mu'awiyah 5:50 Theme of loyalty to the Ahl al-Bayt (a) in the Imami hadith corpus 8:00 Discourse on 'Scholars for Dollars' between 2006-2012 Western Shi'a communities 10:50 Discovering the book Lulu wa Marjaan of Muhaddith Nuri (d. 1902) 13:30 Advise for seminarians on how to strengthen their grasp on Farsi and Arabic 16:25 Some remarks on Muhaddith Nuri 19:10 Ikhlas (Sincerity) - summary of the first chapter of Lulu wa Marjaan 20:35 A fundamental premise: Making others mourn is an act of worship 27:10 Some observations on this premise 32:30 First consequence: Riya' (Showing off) 35:35 Second consequence: Becoming an instance of those who make the name of the Ahl al-Bayt (a) as a source of their livelihood 46:40 Are there any ways to justify the practice of charging money? 48:10 Comparing the role of the mu'adhdhin with the role of one who makes people mourn 52:30 Third consequence: Becoming an instance of those who have sold their Hereafter for the world 1:01:35 A complaint of Muhaddith Nuri 1:04:30 The community's moral duty towards the reciters

5. Preliminaries of Reflection | The Dictations In this episode, we discuss some of the prerequisites and preliminaries for proper reflection and thinking. Watch: 0:00 Intro 1:30 Muhammad Nabi b. Ahmad Toyserkani's (d. 1902) remarks on why contemplation is greater than worship in his La'ali al-Akhbar 15:10 Shahid Qadhi Tabataba'i (d. 1979) and his works 18:30 His footnotes on Fadil Miqdad's (d. 826/1422) work al-Lawāmi' al-Ilāhīyya fi al-Mabāhith al-Kalāmīyya 21:15 How to access NoorLib 22:00 Discussion on Nazar (Necessity of investigating into religion) 23:05 Qadhi Tabataba'is footnote #3 24:30 i) Leaving intolerance & bias 26:15 ii) Moral courage 29:20 iii) Staying away from wants 31:08 iv) Leave or minimize pleasures 33:45 v) Adopting patience & steadfastness 39:45 vi) Not having an ulterior motive 42:30 Attempting to build a belief system from scratch Don't forget to drop a comment, subscribe, like and share!

4. The Infallibility Cloak | The Dictations In this episode, we discuss the phenomenon of humans draping themselves with a cloak of infallibility and how that impacts the way they interpret themselves. Please don't forget to subscribe, like, comment and share on the video! Thank You. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3uMffsORAY Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:05 An Arabic proverb: It's a goat, even if it flies 4:15 Putting an infallibility cloak over ourselves 6:00 Verse of the Quran 8:20 How we justify our moral vices 10:45 i) Reconstruct the moral perception 23:30 ii) Changing one's language 26:50 iii) Comparing with others 28:20 iv) Attributing responsibility to others 31:15 v) Blaming others 33:25 Infallibility cloak on others 35:30 The Halo & Horn Effect 42:30 Importance of learning about Islamic history fairly

3. Arrogance & Conceit | The Dictations In this episode of The Dictations, we explore the human tendency and inclinations towards arrogance and conceit. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 1:10 An Urdu poem of Allama Iqbal (d. 1938) 7:30 The problem of arrogance (kibr) 15:50 Some remarks about al-Khutba of al-Qasi'ah (Sermon 192) in Nahj al-Balagha 19:05 Words of Imam 'Ali (a) on humility in the sermon of al-Qasi'ah 24:30 Wealth and arrogance 27:15 Conceit ('Ujb) the foundation of arrogance 30:55 Quote of Shaykh Baha'i (d. 1621) on conceit 34:15 Narration on two types of conceit 38:05 Narrations on conceit 46:30 Conceit in one's knowledge 49:45 Conceit in one's ancestry 55:00 Conceit in one's beauty & looks 58:00 Conceit in one's physical strength 1:00:00 Conceit in one's position of power 1:03:30 Solutions for dealing with conceit Don't forget to like, share and subscribe!

2. Engaging with the Prophetic Seerah | The Dictations In this second episode of The Dictations we discuss the importance of the Prophetic Seerah, the need to study the different dimensions of the Prophet (p), incorporating the Seerah in the Islamic Studies curriculum, and conducting thematic analysis on the Seerah. Timestamps 0:00 Intro 2:30 Quote of Shahid Baqir al-Sadr (d. 1980) 10:30 Why the Shi'a have not focused on the Seerah? 13:10 What sparked my interest in the Seerah? 17:55 An example of using the Seerah for community building 24:40 Quote from Imam 'Ali (a) on the Prophet (p) 26:45 Who was the Prophet (p)? 35:10 Was the default personality of the Prophet (p) a legal one? 37:50 One response to those who say the default personality is a legal one 42:40 Seerah as part of the Islamic Studies curriculum 49:00 Examples of Thematic Analysis on the Seerah 52:05 A brief case study from the Seerah 1:00:05 Spiritual strength from the Seerah 1:11:00 A few books on the Seerah Don't forget to drop a comment, like, share and subscribe!

Episode 1. The Amali Genre | The Dictations What were al-Amali works produced by Muslim scholars, particularly between the 3rd the 6th century hijri? Timestamps 0:00 Intro to this series 3:55 Analysis of Verse 28 of Surah Maryam by Sayyid Murtada (355 - 436 AH/965 - 1044 AD) in his al-Amali 12:55 What is an al-Amali? 16:00 Ibn al-Shajari (450–542 AH/1058–1148 AD) and his al-Amali 17:03 How I got interested in Arabic grammatical discussions 19:25 Other names for al-Amali 20:05 When did the genre of al-Amali begin? 22:05 How would an Imla' session look like? 23:40 Ibn al-Samʿānī's (426/489 AH/1113-1166 AD) Adab al-Imlāʾ wa al-Istimlāʾ - a treatise on dictation as a method of transmitting texts and knowledge 28:18 Were only hadith scholars the authors of al-Amali? 31:03 What narrations are usually mentioned in al-Amali? 35:45 Aqa Buzurg Tehrani's (d. 1970) discussion on the genre of al-Amali in his al-Dharīʿa 40:40 The al-Amali of the Prophet (p) dictated to Imam 'Ali (a) 49:00 The al-Amali of Mirza Mohammad al-Akhbari (d. 1816) 51:45 Sayyid Murtada's al-Amali

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We are happy to announce the release of the translation of Shaykh Haider’s book Risalah Salam Madhhabi – A Memorandum on Intersectarian Harmony in Islam. This book is an open memorandum to all the Muslims of the world, whether Shīʿa, Sunni, Ibāḍi, Ṣūfi, etc. It is a memorandum of love and affection, of brotherhood and amity, of truth and sincerity; a memorandum of laying the facts bare and exposing the truth. It is one of critiquing oneself and others, turning a new page, and defining the school of the Ahl al-Bayt (عليه السلام) and their followers. The book aims to reveal in it the thoughts, investigation, responsibilities, aspirations, visions, concepts, and inferences that are held by the adherents of this faction. The book summarizes their beliefs, jurisprudence, methodologies, relationship with others, viewpoints, achievements, and historical responsibility. Author: Shaykh Haider Hobbollah Translated by Br. Muhammad Jaffer and Sayyid Ali Imran The Table of Contents, Introduction by Shaykh Haider, Translator’s Introduction and the Foreword by Sayyid Ali Imran can be read here: https://iqraonline.net/new-book-launch-a-memorandum-on-intersectarian-harmony-in-islam/ Book can be purchased directly from here: https://al-buraq.org/products/a-memorandum-on-intersectarian-harmony-in-islam?variant=40621298581619 Wasalam