Jumah Nights 🔭

After a long-awaited pause, we're excited to resume our thought-provoking sessions, engaging with your deepest questions through the lens of Qur’an and the teachings of Ahlulbayt (as). We begin with one of the most challenging and misunderstood questions, addressing the theological heart of the Husayni revolution: was it martyrdom or self-destruction? What was the divine wisdom behind his fore...

Featuring Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli, Dr. Sayed Rehan Naqvi & Hassan QadriHosted by Mohamed Ali OkeraTimeless Resilience - An After Maghrib Show 2025The Inaugural After Maghrib LIVE Event, held at the Millfield Theatre in London, UK. This powerful session delves into the depths of Islamic governance when taking Imam Ali (as) as an example. Discover how this legacy was passed down from the Imams...

Quit while you're ahead! In this video, which is intended to be an outro to Jumah Nights; brother Mohamed Ali wanted to take the opportunity to summarise what the goals & objectives of Jumah Nights were, and why this project has finally come to an end. If you have benefited from any of the episodes, please keep the brother in your prayers and pray for him to be given more opportunities to serve!

In this engaging and light-hearted yet impactful conversation, we dive into topics that resonate deeply with the younger generation. From the power of language—bridging Urdu and English in our rituals—to the artistry in eulogy composition and the complexities of poetry, we examine how these elements continue to shape Azadari in a multicultural world. We also explored the relatability of traditiona...

Navigating Shi'a Tradition in the Modern World as Youth In this episode of Jumah Nights, we dive deep into the challenges and inspirations of balancing Shia traditions with modern life as a young person. Our guest, Kumeil Rizwan, brings his unique perspective and insights on various aspects of our faith, including the importance of Azadari, the experience of migration, and the value of Hawza studi...

In this episode of Jumah Nights, we delve into the timeless significance of Karbala and its continued relevance in the modern world. Our special guest, Shaykh Ahmed Haneef, joins us to explore how the tragedy of Karbala serves as a guiding light in confronting the injustices and atrocities we witness today. Together, we reflect on the importance of maintaining a Hussaini identity and ideology, sta...

The Relationship of Tawhid to Ma'arif of Ahlulbayt Join us in our second head-to-head discussion with the respected Sayyid, Dr Rehan Naqvi in which we explore the depths of the Philosophy of Tawhid. We discuss a number of points including discussions surrounding the essence of Allah, the distinction between different attributes of Allah (being essential attributes and attributes of action), th...

Join us in our first head-to-head discussion with the respected Shaykh, Imran Damani in which we explore the depths of the Philosophy of Ghayba (Occultation). We discuss a number of points relating to the wisdom, aims, and objectives of the Occultation of Imam al-Mahdi (as) as well as pondering on how we can prepare for his return and to be from the successful supporters of the Imam.

Join us this week, where Br. Mohamed Ali discusses the concept of al-Khidma al-Hussainiya in some depth, drawing inspiration from Ziyarat 'Ashura to come to conclusions. We discussed the aims and objectives of the Hussaini service along with the barriers that exist with relation to the service currently, while focusing on how we can use the literature of Ahlulbayt (as) to improve our service towar...

This week we begin a new series, presented by Br. Mohamed Ali coming up to the day of Arba’een - relating to the service of Imam al-Hussain (as). How do we define the objectives and aims of this service in light of the Qur’an and Sunnah, and how should we understand this topic and ponder about it to improve ourselves in this service?

An overview of Kitab Sulaym b. Qays

An overview of Tafsir Imam al-Askari Join us this week where we examine the classical text of Qur’anic Exegesis which is the book referred to as “Tafsīr al-Imām al-’Askari” which is a book that has been met with a lot of controversy in academic circles. We discuss the benefits, authenticity and content of the book in a very general manner. Make sure you stay tuned for the final episode of our seri...

This week, Br. Mohamed Ali goes through a historical overview of Kamal al-Din - and discusses a short biography of Shaykh al-Saduq. We also discuss the mystical aspects surrounding al-Saduq and his book of Hadith whereby he has a dream in which he sees Imam Mahdi. We aim to use these episodes to increase our understanding with relation to the Imam of our time this Muharram, in following the footst...

Join us this week on Jumah Nights with Br. Mohamed Ali, where we examine the classical book of Hadith by Muhammad b. Ibrahim al-Nu’mani called Kitab al-Ghaibah. We discuss the author, historicity, issues he faced, how he wrote this book and how he structured it to our benefit today. This series aims to provide basic overviews of some of our classical works of Hadith to enable the viewer to connect...

An overview of the history surrounding al-Kafi & Shaykh al-Kulayni Join us this week on Jumah Nights with Br. Mohamed Ali where we start a new series about the history of the classical compilations of Hadith. In an attempt to encourage ourselves as Shi’a, in increasing our knowledge in relation to the classical Hadith books; we start this week off with a small biography of Sheikh al-Kulayni an...

Join us this week with Br. Mohamed Ali on Jumah Nights, where we employ some of the principles we've discussed in the previous episodes to reflect upon and conduct a Tadabbur session surrounding Surah al-Fatiha, where we take a look at the depth and multiple layers of the Qur'an in practice. It's important to note and reiterate that this we are not presenting this as Tafsir, but as an...

Join us this week on Jumah Nights with Br. Mohamed Ali where we explore the principles of Tanzil & Ta’wil which are crucial in determining and ensuring that the Qur’an remains relevant in all times and eras. This concept is one that isn’t given its due importance, however with its understanding we’re able to draw teachings from the Qur’an that we would not have been able to without them. It is...

Join us this week on Jumah Nights with Brother Mohamed Ali where we explore the co-dependency of the Qur’an and build on Hadith al-Thaqalayn where we try to establish from the narrations of the Prophet and Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them - that the exegesis of the Qur’an has been made exclusive towards the Ahlulbayt to teach. We learn also that there are principles that the Ahlulbayt taught in order...

A discussion about the co-dependency of the Qur'an, and discussing the Huruf al-Muqata'aat (disconnected letters) This week on Jumah Nights, we continue the series in relation to the Tafsir of the Qur'an and we explore how the Qur'an itself asks us to engage with it in understanding its verses and intent. We discuss the disconnected letters which are the beginning of 29 chapters of...

A discussion surrounding the Tafsir of the Basmalah. We are back this week on Jumah Nights with Mohamed Ali who is starting a new series in relation to the Tafsir of the Qur’an. In line with the Divine Wisdom of Allah (swt) beginning His Book in His Name, we take some time to explore the Basmalah (bismillahir rahmanir raheem) from linguistic, exegetical and narration-based angles to better underst...

This week on Jumah Nights, brother Mohamed Ali reads out an open letter from himself to the ABSOC presidents, attendees and associated individuals in the next academic year. It details a vision and blueprint from the Qur'an and Sunnah as to how we should work to improve our university societies in being able to recognise the greater mission of the Imam of our time. As this is the final episode...

Join us this week on Jumah Nights with Mohamed Ali, where we discuss the history of university societies that were established in Northern America and Western Europe dating back to the Middle Ages. We conduct a comparison of the aims & objectives set out by these societies in their value in comparison to societies that we have set up in universities as Shi'a. Brother Mohamed Ali also speak...

Part 1/3 of series: "Setting a blueprint for our ABSOCs"

Join us this week on Jumah Nights as we speak about the importance of belief on the Day of Judgement, and short reflections about three important aspects of the Day of Judgement which are: relationships, knowledge and Wilayah on the Day of Judgement! This is the end of the series about “Death & Barzakh” and insha’Allah Jumah Nights will be back soon with some more thought provoking content soo...

Join us this week on Jumah Nights where we carry on our series in relation to death, and we discuss the potential outcomes of the Barzakh. A lot of the time we hear about the punishment of the grave, but it’s very rare that we hear about the different ranks one can be in Barzakh and how these ranks are represented - and that is what we would like to discuss this week! Make sure you stay tuned for...