MCCGP Podcast

Friday November 4, 2022 Rabi 'ath-Thani 9, 1444   This is the first episode on Module 7 discussing Family Law, It looks at the meaning, definition, and wisdoms of marriage and the legal rulings on getting married, and presents an overview of the basic laws concerning marriage that every Muslim must know.   Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html   The...

Friday November 4, 2022 Rabi 'ath-Thani 9, 1444   Last week's Khutba spoke about the importance of banishing superstition from our hearts through certainty that 'There is no one who can bring benefit or harm except Allah.' This Khutba addresses the disease of envy and how it is banished through certainty that 'There is no giver or withholder except Allah.'

Friday October 28, 2022 Rabi 'ath-Thani 2, 1444   Banishing Superstition from the Muslim Mind.

Sunday October 23, 2022 Rabi' al-Awwal 27, 1444   This episode looks at some family matters that were taking place in the first year after the Hijra. It also covers various expeditions that took place leading up to the Battle of Badr.

Friday October 21, 2022 Rabi' al-Awwal 25, 1444 The final class for Module 6 covering Zakat, puts all that has been covered together and exercises a mock-up Zakat calculation. It also looks briefly at Zakat al-Fitr and how Zakat is to be distributed--who may receive it and who may not receive it. Finally the class concludes with a look at some of the etiquettes one should observe when paying their...

Friday October 21, 2022 Rabi 'al-Awwal 25, 1444   Crabs in a Barrel: The Timeless Lessons in the Story of Cain and Abel

Wednesday October 12, 2022 Rabi'al-Awwal 16, 1444   Tafsir of Verses 45 - 50: Reality of this world, its ephemeral nature and the description of the day of Judgment.

Sunday October 16, 2022 Rabi' al-Awwal 20, 1444   This episode looks at the rise of conflict between the Muslims of Medina and Quraysh and introduces the Maghazi, or battles and expeditions of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) looking at its history, importance, and relevance to the Sira.

Friday October 14, 2022 Rabi' al-Awwal 18, 1444   The third class on Module 6 covering Zakat, looks at how one calculates and pay Zakat on liquid and illiquid assets, such as stocks, 401k, IRAs, Index Funds, property, investments, cryptocurrency, and business inventory.   Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html   The slides and notes for this class ar...

Friday October 14, 2022 Rabi 'al-Awwal 18, 1444   Elevating Our Discourse: Avoiding the Ugliness of Sectarianism

Sunday October 9, 2022 Rabi' al-Awwal 13, 1444   This episode explores the early fault lines in society: the Jewish tribes and the resentful tribesmen of the Aws and Khazraj who would soon be known as 'The Hypocrites.' The episode concludes with a discussion on some of the notable events that took place in the first year after the Hijra.

Friday October 7, 2022 Rabi' al-Awwal 11, 1444   The second class on Module 6 covering Zakat, provides an overview of some of the basic terms covered last week and looks at how zakat is calculated for gold, silver, and modern currencies.   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/3R...

Friday October 7, 2022 Rabi 'al-Awwal 11, 1444   How does one attain the sweetness of faith that will see them through the tribulations of life? In this Khutba we discuss how one develops their attachment to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace).

Wednesday October 5, 2022 Rabi' al-Awwal 9, 1444 In this episode of 'Ask The Imam', Imam Abdul Aziz addresses the question: "What are the Ash'ari and Maturidi schools, and must we follow one of them?"   Questions are submitted anonymously. If you wish to submit one, please go to http://mccgp.org/ask-the-imam .   Also, please donate to support this and other programs. To donate, please go to http:/...

Sunday October 2, 2022 Rabi' al-Awwal 6, 1444   This episode discusses the significance of the 'Pact of Medina' in the unfolding events in Sira and take a look at the history of its signatories, namely the three Jewish tribes, and how they got to Yathrib and interacted with the Aws and the Khazraj before Islam, and how they responded to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) after his ar...

Wednesday September 28, 2022 Rabi'al-Awwal 2, 1444   Trial of Wealth. The story of a person with two gardens.

Friday September 30, 2022 Rabi' al-Awwal 4, 1444   This opening class to Module 6 provides an overview of the third pillar of Islam, its meaning and importance, the wisdoms of Zakat for us and those who receive it, and warnings against withholding Zakat. It also looks at the 'How' of Zakat and learn the conditions for its obligation.   Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn...

Friday September 30, 2022 Rabi 'al-Awwal 4, 1444   Rabi' al-Awwal reflections on what it means to celebrate the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), and why we love him, what that love looks like, and how it is nurtured and developed.

Wednesday September 14, 2022 Safar 17, 1444   Tarbiya and Da'wa.

Wednesday August 24, 2022 Muharram 26, 1444   Conclusion of the story of the 'Seven Sleepers in the Cave' (Ashab al-Kahf).

Sunday September 25, 2022 Safar 28, 1444   This episode discusses the other two steps taken by the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) after migrating to Medina: Establishing a pact of brotherhood between the Muhajirun and the Ansar, and drawing up a legal document establishing the political authority of the Prophet and the rights and duties of the Muslims and others in Medina.

Friday September 23, 2022 Safar 26, 1444   Polishing the soul through 'Establishing the Prayer'

Friday September 16, 2022 Safar 19, 1444   This final episode on the Fiqh of Prayer covers Friday, Eid, and Funeral prayers, praying behind an imam, and miscellaneous issues connected to the prayer.   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/3eSCxB9   Watch this episode on YouTube:...

Friday September 16, 2022 Safar 19, 1444   How do we as Muslims go from affirming our purpose in life to living our purpose? What are the signs that we are straying from our purpose of existence and how do we get back on the path?

Sunday September 11, 2022 Safar 14, 1444   This episode discusses the first of the two foundations the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) set: Constructing the Masjid.