The Light of Reflection

Our superiority is based on what the creator identifies rather than what we define based on our conjectures. Diversity should be a source of strength. Humanity and the pop culture has always portrayed the economically dominant people as the superior race. Ignorance is a key to racism. While Muslims should not have discrimination, we see it at our places of worship as well. In parts of world like I...

Discussion of the The only constant in life - change, and how we fear change and how this fear inhibits is from standing for the Justice. What we should do right now to make a difference and how Hasan Minhaj’s appeal come into play. Examples from the history of Muslims and their inability to act and stand up. Consequences of not standing-up right now. There are several questions to consider that c...

Discuss the most appropriate course of action at this point in time. How to protect ourselves with examples from real life. Understanding the immediate problem and the bigger problem, along with immediate actions to protect oneself from the current calamities and the fears: Be positive towards the mercy of Allah, strength through patience and salaat, Isteghfar, connect with the 12th Imam through Z...

Detailed discussion of why a broader definition of discrimination should be considered with examples from around the world. The need for the United States to take a lead in this endeavor because the world is looking up to us

Discuss the latest events of 2020 that led to the social outpour against Racism in the United States with a perspective of Islamic teachings. Setting up the conversation of next three parts by identifying key questions, and giving examples of how the society reacted to injustice in the recent past.

It's been almost ~100 years since the destruction of the shrines of Ahl-e-Bait AS, Umhatul Momineen, Ashab-e-Rasool, and Shuhda-e-Islam. While the Muslim world remains quiet, Shias of Imam Ali are striving for the rebuilding of the Janatul Baqee in Madinah and Janatul Mauala in Makkah. As we commemorate this sad day, we should ask key questions to truly understand our responsibility as Muslims and...

Today’s circumstances, the martyrdom of Imam Ali and his last will, the change we should bring in our life. Tonight can be the start of this change!

Importance of listening to this series. Event of the nation of Prophet Yunus and how it was saved. Allah’s Rehmah caught them before they were about to be destroyed

What to do now in the midst of an Amrullah in the form of a worldwide pandemic to relieve the current situation. References to Surah Al Nisa (verse 175) and Surah Al Anam (verse 54). We should seek refuge in Allah so that he may open his door of Rehmah, which is the only protection. Allah has promised Rehmah but we need to change ourselves sincerely. And connecting with the Imam of our time sincer...

Building on the detailed discussion of the 8 steps of human evolution to define what we should be doing now? How to start? Importance of timing. The key is to change because Allah’s promise that he will not change until unless we change ourselves. Pure intention and sincere promise

Nafs is the part of the body that attracts a person towards Sin and facilitates shiatan to enter the body. People worship their Shaw’aat. Nafs can be the source of evil as it is attracted towards the wrong things. Therefore, our goal should be to domesticate the Nafs from Nafs-e-Ammarah to Nafs-e-Lawamah. This will allow the Nafs to attract the human towards the lighted part. Detailed discussion o...

Surah Ar-Ra’d tells us that Allah doesn’t change a nation until unless they change themselves. So we need to change. There are 8 steps to changing oneself: Gaining the Maarfah of Allah, Gain knowledge of Allah through the two main sources- The Quran and The traditions of the Prophet and Ahlebait AS, developing a clear vision, realize the reality of life, subjugate the Nafs (detailed discussion in...

These are abnormal circumstances which point towards this calamity being Amarullah. Important to know that an Amarullah can be directed towards one person, one family or a humanity, as evident from the Quran. We should not be pessimistic about the Rehmah of Allah but should make an effort to be worth of the Rehmah.

Discussion around the event of the people of nation who were warned by three Prophets and who belied one among themselves, and our state of affairs. If Allah wanted to destroy us, no one can protect us from that and if Allah protects us, nothing can harm us. Sets the stage for the next phase of this discussion.

There are many lessons and insights from the Muslims and the people of other books from the current events. How everyone felt secure from the wrath of God, safe in their own homes, inconsiderate about the injustice being committed around the world. Ultimately, there is nothing impossible for the Almighty.

Discussion about the people who left their city because of fear of death and what Allah did to them from Surah Al Baqrah (ch 2, verse 243). These were rich people and how Allah showed his majesty. Understanding the reality of today’s message and why it is impacting the developed countries more with examples from real world scenarios to differentiate between a person who beloved and one who doesn’t...

Discussion of the verses 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of Surah Al Anbia (Chapter 21) about the destruction of a nation who committed transgression even after they accepted and admitted that they were Zalim. Without changing from prior experiences, just Dua might not be sufficient to avert the punishment.

Topics included: Questions on the closure of the holy places, how to seek mercy of Allah when every place is closed, fear of death vs precaution, Allah’s command regarding death, what if medical reports suggest to stop praying because there is a chance of COVID, today’s situation makes historical actions look like child’s play, what if a person dies w/o performing obligations fear of death from CO...

Discussion about the nation of Aad and how they reacted when the saw the Azaab. Similarities to today’s situation. When no one knows the reality of something, it is the sign of Allah (Amrullah). What if we don’t change with this inclination, how will we stand and survive the punishment after death?

In Surah Al Dhukhaan Allah talks about how people keep playing and then the reaction of the Mominoon. Very insightful discussion for us today.

Recap of the prior discussions. Allah’s ways of actions are different from people to people. Story of the people of the Garden in the Quran highlights the way Allah sends his wrath. There are many lessons on how we should act when faced by the Azaab. The key is that one should revert back to the foundation of good inculcated in us by our ancestors and by the Prophet and Ahl-e-Bait AS

Discuss the recent key world events (social, economic) and the arrogance of the world community that kept a blind eye to these

This is the 2nd part of the discussion that was just shared earlier

Different ways the world has changed in 3 months

Difference between Qadr and Amar of Allah. And how to define our actions. Why does it also impact the momineen and examples from the Quran. And additional questions for future discussions