MCCGP Podcast

Friday March 15, 2024 Ramadan 5, 1445   The Divine command to recite the Quran and the Prophetic command to recite the Quran; the command the maintain a routine of recitation

Saturday March 16, 2024 Ramadan 6, 1445   Heart softening narrations from Kitab al-Riqaq of Imam al-Bukhari

Thursday March 14, 2024 Ramadan 4, 1445   On using weak hadith for virtuous actions and merits—basis and guidelines; some virtues and parables concerning the Quran

Friday March 15, 2024 Ramadan 5, 1445   Heart softening narrations from Kitab al-Riqaq of Imam al-Bukhari

Thursday March 14, 2024 Ramadan 4, 1445   Heart softening narrations from Kitab al-Riqaq of Imam al-Bukhari

Wednesday March 13, 2024 Ramadan 3, 1445   Hadith narrations that describe the Quran as Allah’s speech.   The weightiness of Divine speech and the impact of its weight upon the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and those who come after him

Tuesday March 12, 2024 Ramadan 2, 1445   The Quran as Allah’s speech, the objectives of the Quran

Wednesday March 13, 2024 Ramadan 3, 1445   Heart softening narrations from Kitab al-Riqaq of Imam al-Bukhari

Monday March 11, 2024 Ramadan 1, 1445   Introduction to the Virtues of the Quran as a genre of study

Sunday March 10, 2024 Shaban 29, 1445   This episode looks at the detailed conversion stories of 'Amr b. 'As, Khalid b. Walid, and 'Uthman b. Talha.

Tuesday March 12, 2024 Ramadan 2, 1445   Heart softening narrations from Kitab al-Riqaq of Imam al-Bukhari

Monday March 11, 2024 Ramadan 1, 1445   Heart softening narrations from Kitab al-Riqaq of Imam al-Bukhari

Friday March 8, 2024 Shaban 27, 1445   This episode looks at the two divine name of al-Qahhar.   The slides for this class are available at https://tinyurl.com/99NamesOfAllah10   Donate to support this and other programming at MCCGP: http://mccgp.org/donate

Friday March 8, 2024 Shaban 27, 1445   What can we learn about honoring guests that apply to how we best receive the month of Ramadan and honor it?

Wednesday March 6, 2024 Shaban 25, 1445   This edition of Ask The Imam answers the following questions:   00:00 1. Is there any such thing called "Islamic Meditation," and is it allowed to used guided meditation techniques?   36:44 2. How, and in what contexts, did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) "have fun" or do things for the purpose of enjoyment?   48:34 3. What is the signific...

Sunday March 3, 2024 Shaban 22, 1445   This episode explores the 'Umra al-Qada', or the 'make-up 'Umra' one year after the treaty of Hudaybiyya, and examines how the Muslims entered Mecca and how they were received. It also discusses the Prophet's final marriage: to Maymuna b. al-Harith.

Friday March 1, 2024 Shaban 20, 1445   This episode looks at the two divine name of al-Ghaffar.   The slides for this class are available at https://tinyurl.com/99NamesOfAllah09   Donate to support this and other programming at MCCGP: http://mccgp.org/donate

Friday March 1, 2024 Shaban 20, 1445   This Khutba details the concept of the Fitra (innate nature), what it is, how it is corrupted, and how it can be nurtured.

Sunday February 25, 2024 Shaban 15, 1445   Continuing the discussion of the post-Khaybar environment, this episode explores the attempted poisoning of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace), the smaller expeditions that took place between Khaybar and the make-up 'Umra, with a focus on the capture of Thumama b. Uthal and the precedence of boycotts.

Friday February 23, 2024 Shaban 13, 1445   To go beyond mindless routine we should understand the meanings and significance of ritual worship like Wudu'. This Khutba examines the meanings, virtues, and symbolism behind this important act connected to prayer, Tawaf, and holding the Quran.

Sunday February 18, 2024 Shaban 8, 1445   After speaking about the Battle of Khaybar this episode explores the Islam of people from Daws, the story of Abu Hurayra, the Ash'aris of Yemen, and the Prophet's marriage to Safiyya.

Friday February 16, 2024 Shaban 6, 1445   This episode looks at the two divine names of al-Khaliq, al-Bari and al-Musawwir.   The slides for this class are available at http://tinyurl.com/99NamesOfAllah08   Donate to support this and other programming at MCCGP: http://mccgp.org/donate

Friday February 16, 2024 Shaban 6, 1445   As a late Medinan chapter, Sura al-Hujurat offers us the keys to relating to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) as the axis of society and guides us how to live as a community. In this series we will explore the divine commands in this chapter and how they help us maintain a healthy society.   This Khutba addresses the divine prohibition of S...

Sunday February 11, 2024 Shaban 1, 1445   After introducing the Battle of Khaybar and the first battles, this episode discusses the rest of the battles and the surrender of the people of Khaybar.

Friday February 9, 2024 Rajab 28, 1445   This episode looks at the two divine names of al-Jabbar and al-Mutakabbir.   The slides for this class are available at http://tinyurl.com/99NamesOfAllah07   Donate to support this and other programming at MCCGP: http://mccgp.org/donate