MCCGP Podcast

Friday March 10, 2023 Sha'ban 18, 1444   As we get ready to receive the month of Ramadan, how can we make the best of it by removing the bad habits we have accumulated? This khutba looks at the importance of good habits and how to get rid of bad habits.

Sunday March 5, 2023 Sha'ban 13, 1444   This episode takes a deep dive into the origin of the hypocrites in Medina and their rise and examines their many negative qualities described in the Quran.

Friday March 3, 2023 Sha'ban 11, 1444   This episode introduces the principles for understanding the Halal and Haram in the Quran and Sunna.   Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html   The slides and notes for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/3ZWB3bi   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/JrtNy4NMJBQ   Donate to support t...

Friday March 3, 2023 Sha'ban 11, 1444

Wednesday March 1, 2023 Sha'ban 9, 1444   This edition of Ask The Imam answers the following questions:   1. What is the definition of Ahl al-Sunna?   2. Is drop shipping permissible?   3. Is the chapter order of the Quran divinely revealed, or the product of human judgement?   4. Why did Prophet Musa's staff turn into a snake, and not a larger and scarier creature, like a lion?   5. What are the...

Sunday February 26, 2023 Sha'ban 6, 1444   This episode explores the details of the marriage of Sayyiduna 'Ali and Sayyida Fatima and looks into wedding preparations, Walima, their relationship, and children born of them. It also examines an assassination attempt against the Prophet (Allah Bless him and give him peace) as a consequence of the battle of Badr.

Friday February 24, 2023 Sha'ban 4, 1444

Sunday February 19, 2023 Rajab 28, 1444   This episode examines the great changes the victory brought to Arabia in general and Medina in particular, as well as the virtues of the warriors of Badr. It then looks at an important event that took place some months after Badr: the marriage between Sayyiduna 'Ali and Sayyida Fatima. It also discusses the virtues of the Ahl al-Bayt in general and Sayyida...

Friday February 17, 2023 Rajab 26, 1444   This episode, the last of Module 8 on financial matters, looks at unlawful transactions and the different levels and rulings concerning cooperation in sin, such as working in shops or stores that sell unlawful items.   Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html   The slides and notes for this class are available...

Friday February 17, 2023 Rajab 26, 1444   This period in the month of Rajab marks the Prophet's miraculous night journey and ascension. What led up to this amazing experience and what lessons does it offer us in our daily lives?

Sunday February 12, 2023 Rajab 21, 1444   This episode looks at how the Meccans reacted to the defeat at Badr as well as the reaction of the Negus (Naj'ashi) of Abyssinia to the news of Muslim victory. The episode also looks at another decisive battlefield victory that occurred at the same time as Badr and what it meant for the Muslim community.

Wednesday February 8, 2023 Rajab 17, 1444   The story of Dhul Qarnayn - Part I

Friday February 10, 2023 Rajab 19, 1444   This episode, the fourth in Module 8 on financial transactions, looks at 'gharar' as a catch all term for all transactions that involve hidden risk or the unknown, and looks at classic and modern examples, particularly insurance and the ruling on different forms of it in the west.   Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate...

Friday February 10, 2023 Rajab 19, 1444   We reflect on the lessons of the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria and look at Islam's perspective on natural disasters and what our inner and outer responses should be.

Wednesday February 1, 2023 Rajab 10, 1444   The story of Sayyidina Musa and Khidr (Peace be upon them) - Part III. The three encounters.

Sunday February 5, 2023 Rajab 14, 1444   This episode discusses the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and the Muslims returning to Medina, the death of his daughter Ruqayya, the response of the hypocrites to the victory at Badr, and finally the experiences of the captives in Medina and how they were ransomed.

Friday February 3, 2023 Rajab 12, 1444   This episode, the third in Module 8 on financial transactions, looks at one of the main forms of prohibited transactions: those involving interest (riba). It also covers the four stages of riba's mention in the Quran, its gravity as a sin, and finally its forms, with a focus on common modern riba transactions.   Checkout the webpage for the course: http://m...

Friday February 3, 2023 Rajab 12, 1444   After discussing in previous Khutbas what invalidates good deeds and what wipes away minor sins, this Khutba covers the subject of repentance. What is it, what are its conditions, and how do we know if we're properly repenting to Allah for our sins?

Wednesday February 1, 2023 Rajab 10, 1444   1. What supplications can one make when gravely ill?   2. How do we interact with transgenders in light of Islamic laws governing gender interactions?   3. Is it permissible to wish others 'Merry Christmas'?   What are the Islamic guidelines for writing a will?   Questions are submitted anonymously. If you wish to submit one, please go to http://mccgp.or...

Sunday January 29, 2023 Rajab 7, 1444   This episode examines the first revelations concerning the spoils of war and how they are divided. It also looks at the revelations concerning the prisoners of war and addresses a very important topic: did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) exercise his independent judgement (ijtihad) in the absence of divine revelation, and if so, could he err...

Friday January 27, 2023 Rajab 5, 1444   This episode, the second in Module 8 on financial transactions, provides a review of the basic principles of trade in Islam and looks at the conditions of valid sales, and permissible and impermissible financial transactions. Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html   The slides and notes for this class are avail...

Friday January 27, 2023 Rajab 5, 1444   After speaking about things that invalidate our good deeds, we now look at the things that can erase our sins and give us a clean slate daily and weekly.

Sunday January 22, 2023 Jumadi al-Thani 29, 1444   After covering the lead up to the battle of Badr and the details of the battle itself, this episode looks at the aftermath of the battle: How many of the idol-worshippers were slain in battle and who were some of the prominent figures to fall in battle; who were the Muslims who were martyred in battle? Why did the Prophet (Allah bless him and give...

Friday January 20, 2023 Jumadi al-Thani 27, 1444   This episode is the beginning of Module 8 covering financial transactions. It looks at the importance of knowing the difference between lawful and unlawful transactions, the broad ethical guidance one should follow in buying and selling, and then explores the conditions of valid sales.   Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-a...

Friday January 20, 2023 Jumadi al-Thani 27, 1444   Allah informs us that certain things ruin our good deeds and spoil them. What actions ruin our good deeds and how do we preserve them from spoilage?