Quranic Ideals in the Life of Lady Khadija (sa)
10 Ramadaan is the anniversary of passing of our dear mother, the first lady of Islam, Lady Khadija al-Kubra (s.a). In today’s discussion, I wish to explore
Concept of Divine Light
Tonight, we would like to address another important and highly debated issue in the Quran which is the concept of Divine Light or “Nur-ullah”.
Does Allah (swt) Misguide Whomsoever He Pleases?
The big question we want to unpack today is, why does Almighty Allah (SWT) speak in the Holy Quran about misguidance …
Freedom Day Lecture: Does the Quran Believe in Freedom of Religion?
Today, being 27 April, is Freedom Day in South Africa. We are celebrating the hard-earned freedom, including freedom of religion.
8 Etiquettes in Our Relationship with the Quran
The fifth point I wish to introduce is another unique point about the Holy Quran, namely that we should recite it in the most…
Ramadaan: Building Our Relationship with the Quran
In these great nights of the month of Ramadaan, Alhamdu Lillah, we are once again together spiritually, albeit not physically.
INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN WHO ARE EXEMPLARS FOR ALL HUMANITY
Almighty Allah (SWT) draws our attention to a number of very important issues in verses 10, 11 and 12 of Surah Tahrim (chapter 66 of the Holy Quran), which discusses different women, as follows:
HOW FORCEFUL SPEECH CAN BE MISLEADING
This verse asks our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) whether the news came to him of the adversaries who climbed over the wall of Prophet Dawood’s prayer chamber.
THE MIRACULOUS NATURE OF THE QURAN
As the topic of tafsir was covered in complete depth in the previous lecture, it is most appropriate that we delve into one of the most discussed topics…
TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO TAFSIR
Tafsir literally originates from the Arabic word “fassara” – a term which is used when an object or topic is dissected. Allamah Tabatabai (ra) expounded…