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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day It’s Tafsir Thursday —and not just any Thursday. Today is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, the Day of ‘Arafah, the greatest day of the year. If you’re fasting today—may Allah accept it from you! The Prophet ﷺ said that fasting on this day wipes away two years of sins: one past, one future. Incredible reward for just one day. And...

Welcome back to Road to Hajj — your practical companion for the blessed days of Hajj. In today’s episode, we explore 8 Dhul-Hijjah , also known as Yawm at-Tarwiyah — the Day of Preparation . While it might sound unfamiliar to some, it’s one of the key transitional days leading into the main Hajj rites. 🗓️ What is the Day of Tarwiyah? “Tarwiyah” comes from the root word rawā , which means to prepar...

Welcome to Road to Hajj , a practical podcast series designed to help pilgrims—especially those travelling from Australia—navigate their journey to the House of Allah. This is not an academic deep dive, but a step-by-step companion for anyone wanting to be better prepared, both spiritually and practically, for the days of Hajj. 📌 Episode Summary In this opening episode, Ustadh Azizi breaks down t...

Here’s a smooth, podcast-style version of your transcript with a clear structure, natural flow, and a catchy title: 🎙️ BeQuranic | Tajweed Tuesday – The People of the Left (Ashab al-Shimal) Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, and welcome back to BeQuranic. It’s week 4, and today is Tuesday – which means it’s time for Tajweed Tuesday ! We’re continuing with our journey through Surah al-Waqi...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day In this special session, I walk a group of youth through the meaning, rituals, and spiritual significance of Hajj—starting with a mock Hajj and ending with a powerful reminder about the sincerity of our journey to Allah. 💫 In this episode: * Why Hajj matters: its origins in the call of Prophet Ibrahim (as), the sacred...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, and welcome back to BeQuranic. Today is Thursday, the 2nd of Dhul-Hijjah, 1446. That means we’ve officially entered the best 10 days of the year — the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah. Just as the last 10 nights of Ramadan are the most sacred nights — containing Laylatul Qadr — th...

Great! Here’s a refined and structured version of your Tajweed Tuesday + Ayat of the Week script for BeQuranic – Week 3 of Term 2, 2025 (covering Surah Al-Wāqiʿah , verses 27–40). This version improves clarity, flow, and consistency, while keeping your teaching voice and intent intact. Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Welcome back to BeQuranic . Today is Tuesday, and that means it’s Taj...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Welcome back to BeQuranic . Today is Thursday , which means it’s time for Tafsir Thursday — where we reflect on how to live the Qur’an in practical, everyday ways. At BeQuranic , we’re not diving into academic depth or technical tafsir debates. Instead, we focus on action: BeQuranic is a reader-supported publication. To...

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Welcome back to Be Qur’anic ! It’s Tuesday , and that means it’s time for Tajweed Tuesday , where we break down the recitation and pronunciation rules from the Ayat of the Week . This is Week 2 of Term 2, and we’re continuing with Surah al-Wāqiʿah , focusing on verses 10 to 26 . Don’t worry — although that’s 16 ayat, the verses are short and rhythmically...

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, Welcome back to Be Qur’anic . Today we’re continuing with our Ayat of the Week for Term 2 of 2025 , where we’re diving into the powerful and reflective verses of Surah al-Wāqiʿah . This week, we’ll be reciting from ayah 10 to ayah 26 . That might sound like a lot— 16 ayat —but don’t worry. Surah al-Wāqiʿah is known for its short, rhythmic verses , which...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Welcome to Be Quranic . It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for Tafsir Thursday — where we dive into the meanings and lessons behind our Ayat of the Week . We’re now in Term 2 of 2025 , and this term, we’ll be studying Surah al-Wāqi‘ah — the chapter that follows Surah al-Rahm...

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Welcome back to Be Qur’anic . Today is Tuesday, and that means it’s Tajweed Tuesday . Every Tuesday during the term, we’ll break down the tajwīd rules found in the Ayat of the Week . For Term 2 , we’re exploring Surah al-Wāqi‘ah . This week, we’re focusing on verses 1 to 9 . Let’s begin. 1. Isti‘ādhah and Basmalah A‘ūdhu billāhi min ash-shayṭānir-rajīm D...

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Welcome back to BeQuranic ! We are now in Term 2 of 2025 , and this term we’ll be diving into a powerful and reflective surah — Surah al-Waqi‘ah . Each week, you’ll receive three episodes to support your journey: * On Mondays , we’ll begin with a recitation of the Ayat of the Week * On Tuesdays , it’s Tajweed Tuesday , where we explore the tajweed rules...

Community Reminder (Approaching Elections): * Elections and politics are a part of religion, not its totality. Avoid extreme labels like calling someone “kafir” or “Zionist” based on their voting preferences. * Voting is a personal ijtihad ; choose candidates based on community benefit, not solely candidate’s religion. After elections, we remain a united community. Reflections on Islamic History &...

Reflecting on our Tafseer of Surah Al-An’am Alhamdulillah, it’s great to be back together after Eid. Eid Mubarak to everyone—I hope your Eid is joyful and filled with blessings. May Allah accept all our deeds from Ramadan and grant us the opportunity to experience an even more meaningful Ramadan next year. Tonight, we continue our tafseer of Surah Al-An’am , picking up from Ayah 90, where we pause...

Eid Khutbah Reflections Alhamdulillah, today was Eid, and it was truly beautiful to see everyone gathered to celebrate after a month of Ramadan. I began with the traditional Takbīr, praising Allah, and sending peace upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. One important thing I really wanted everyone to remember today is that Islam is a religion of balance . Ramadan was a month of hard work, sacrifice...

Introduction: Ramadan Reflections • Approaching the end of Ramadan, reflect on the month: • Choose one good habit to carry forward into the next 11 months. • Examples: Regular jama’ah prayers, sunnah prayers, daily Qur’an recitation. • Community announcement: • Potluck iftar tomorrow. • Eid prayer details shared. Surah Al-An’am (Ayahs 85-90): Prophet Ibrahim’s Example • Emphasis on Ibrahim’s logic...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Introduction: Differing Ramadan Dates • Acknowledgment of differences within Muslim communities regarding Ramadan dates (27th vs. 28th). • Encourages practical approach: worship on both nights to ensure Laylat al-Qadr is covered.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Introduction: Laylat al-Qadr (27th Night) • Traditionally regarded as most likely night for Laylat al-Qadr. • Personal anecdote from student days in Egypt, highlighting importance and special nature of the 27th night.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Introduction: Eid Announcement & Reminder • Eid : Announced for Monday at Neil MacDougall Park, Como . • Importance of Eid Prayer outdoors—emulating prophetic practice: • All encouraged to attend (men, women, children). • Prophet ﷺ conducted Eid prayer in an open field, not a masjid, allowing everyone (including menstru...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Introduction: Last 10 Nights & Extra Effort • 25th night , odd night—potential Laylatul Qadr . • Encouraged extra spiritual effort: • Qur’an recitation, prayer, charity, du‘a.

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Welcome to BeQuranic . Today is Tuesday, the 25th of Ramadan . As always on Tuesdays, we’ve got Tajweed Tuesday , where we break down the Tajweed rules in the Ayat of the Week . This week, we are covering ayahs 56 to 61 of Surah Al-Rahman . Usually, we begin with the theory , and then apply it to the ayat. But this week, I want to do things a little diff...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Introduction: Covering All Bases in Ramadan • Although tonight ( 24th night ) is even for some, it’s odd for others. • Due to differences in moon sighting, don’t risk missing Laylatul Qadr—perform extra worship on every night of the last 10 nights.

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Welcome to BeQuranic . Today is Monday, the 24th of Ramadan . That means tonight will be the eve of the 25th of Ramadan . And Rasulullah ﷺ said in a very well-known hadith: “Search for Laylatul Qadr in the last ten nights, on the odd nights.” So tonight is one of the last ten odd nights – it could be Laylatul Qadr . InshaAllah , let’s make the most of th...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.grounded.day Introduction: Laylatul Qadr and Its Importance • Tonight ( 23rd night of Ramadan ) is an odd night , possibly Laylatul Qadr. • Prophet ﷺ: • “Whoever is deprived of the good of Laylatul Qadr has been deprived of all good.” • Analogy: • If offered 1000 months’ salary for working just one day without knowing the exact day,...