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Going to Hajj or Donating to East Africa?
The Question: Brother Suhaib, I was planning to go to Hajj this year, but I have a feeling that feeding the starving children in Somalia could be more rewarding at this moment. What is your opinion on this? JazakAllahu khayr. The Answer: Imam al-Haramayn said, “There are times when establishing a community obligation is better [...]
11 Anchors for the Beginner
Shaykh ‘Ali Rajab al-Salihi’ al-Azhari’s Approach Towards Building a Student Shaykh ‘Ali was from the great scholars of al-Azhar. He wrote that 11 sciences (‘Uloom) should be mastered by anyone who truly wanted to start on a path towards becoming from the people of knowledge and da’wah (the call to Islam). This curriculum is still taught in [...]
Tafsir Surat Al-Balad (Part II)
In his Wednesday night class at MCA, Imam Suhaib Webb explains the second part of Surat Al-Balad (Qur’an, 90).
Tafsir Surat Al-Balad (Part I)
In his Wednesday night class at MCA, Imam Suhaib Webb explains the first part of Surat Al-Balad (Qur’an, 90).
Your Daily Dose: 10th Juz
The story of Jonah (Yunus) in the Qur’an is one of the most powerful. For me, this chapter has a special memory: While I was memorizing it with my teacher he asked me about the verse, “For those who follow in the best way there will be something extra.” “Do you know what that is?” [...]
Separating the Rows in a Congregation?
The Question The hall that we rented has experienced overflow for the taraweeh prayers (the late night prayers offered in Ramadan). We started to pray outside, but the neighbors complained and we were forced to rent the room adjacent to the one we pray in. Some sincere brothers and sisters mentioned that the prayers of [...]
Your Daily Dose: 9th Juz
Allah says, “Then do they not reflect upon the Qur’an, or are there locks upon their hearts?!” (Qur’an, 47:24) Last night we all heard some amazing Qur’an. Our Shaykh (teacher), Syed Jibril, read from the 9th chapter. Do you have any thoughts on what you heard? What part of the Qur’an are you in? [...]
Your Daily Dose: 7th Juz
Once a brother came, in a rude fashion, saying “What is your `Aqidah (Islamic creed)!?” I responded, “Surat al-Fatiha!” Then, he said, “And?” I responded, “Surat al-Ikhlas!” He responded, “And?” I said, “the hadith of Jibrael (Gabriel).” He responded, “And?” I responded, “Surat al-An’am!” He responded, “And?” I said, “That is enough for anyone seeking [...]
Your Daily Dose: 6th Juz
My sheikh told me, “Umar (ra) used to say, ‘Teach men the fifth chapter of the Qur’an.” Any thoughts why? A juz is a part of the Qur’an. The Qur’an is divided into 30 parts (juz). The 6th juz of the Qur’an is from 4:148-5:81.
Your Daily Dose: 5th Juz
The fifth juz is amazing, and touches on so many things. The 4th chapter of Qur’an was one of the hardest for me to memorize. Once, while I was sitting with my sheikh and reading it to him I started crying. He looked at me and said, “Everyone who came before you; who wanted to [...]
Ramadan Advice: Fasting, Materialism & Time Management
In this lecture, Imam Suhaib Webb gives Ramadan advice to Zaytuna Summer Arabic Intensive students on fasting, materialism and time management.
Your Daily Dose: 4th Juz
Okay, okay, okay! I know we are reading double Qur’an today, our juz for Ramadan and Sura al-Kahf. What are you thoughts? What are your feelings? What moved you? Share and spread the gems! A juz is a part of the Qur’an. The Qur’an is divided into 30 parts (juz). The 4th juz of [...]
Your Daily Dose: 3rd Juz
Pondering on the Qur’an is one of the essential ingredients of the “CORE RAMADAN DIET.” Last night many of us heard the third Juz. What are your thoughts? What did you take form this amazing part of the Qur’an? A juz is a part of the Qur’an. The Qur’an is divided into 30 parts [...]
Your Daily Dose: Thoughts on the Qur’an
Allah (subhanahu wa ta`ala – exalted is He) says, “Will they not ponder over the Qur’an?” (Qur’an, 47:24). The Prophet ﷺ (peace be upon him) said, “The people of the Qur’an are the people of Allah and His chosen friends.” When ‘Uthman (radiAllahu `anhu – may Allah be pleased with him) was asked, “How can I get closer [...]
Tafsir Surat As-Shams (Part II)
In his Wednesday night class at MCA, Imam Suhaib Webb explains the second part of Surat As-Shams (Qur’an, 91) and a brother converts to Islam at the beginning of the class alhamdulilLah (Praise be to God).
Question on Intercourse
Question: I have a very sensitive question. I would like to know if oral sex is permitted or whetherit is haram (impermissible) in Islam. Could you tell me what the ruling is? Answer: No problem; “Allah is not shy of the truth” (Bukhari). Oral sex is permissible between husband and wife as long as neither [...]
Tafsir Surat As-Shams (Part I)
In his Wednesday night class at MCA, Imam Suhaib Webb explains the first part of Surat As-Shams (Qur’an, 91) and br. Taqwa Wudu al-Amin shares his conversion story to Islam.
Response to al-Shorouk’s Article
Assalamu `alaykum, Over a month ago, the respected Egyptian Paper al-Shorouk published a scandalous piece about me based on a recent “profile piece” done in the Los Angeles Times. I sent them a response, requesting that they correct the post and publish my response. They failed to do so, and have ignored numerous requests for clarity. [...]
Faith and the Cubicle
Imam Suhaib Webb discusses the issues facing Muslims in the workplace during this friday khutbah (sermon) titled “Faith and the Cubicle.”
Tafsir Surat Al-Layl (Part II)
In his Wednesday night class at MCA, Imam Suhaib Webb explains the second part of Surat Al-Layl (Qur’an, 92).
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