MCCGP Podcast

Friday January 7, 2022 Winter: The Spring of the Believer (we will be discussing the lessons of the changing seasons, the virtues of winter, and how we can take advantage of this time)

Wednesday December 22, 2021   This episode discusses the meanings of the first Aya of the Sura: Alhamdu lilLahi Rabbil-'Alamin (All Praise belongs to Allah, the Sustainer of all that exists) SHOW LESS

Sunday January 2, 2022 This episode covers the third year of the Prophet's mission in Mecca, looking at the start of his 'public da'wa'. How did he first start calling people to Allah publicly, and how did they react? What are the lessons for us in this shift in his mission?

Friday December 31, 2021 This episode recaps all of the necessary attributes that were covered in prior sessions while discussing the opposites, which are rationally impossible with respect to Allah. Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/31e0qMZ Since we are covering the opposites of previou...

Friday December 31, 2021 New Year Message: Resolutions, Planning, and Digital Detox (Reflections on New Year's Resolutions, self-development in the winter, and an encouragement to have more presence of mind and heart through doing a temporary 'digital detox')

Friday December 24, 2021 This episode recaps the negating attributes of the Divine and then explores the seven positive attributes: power, will, knowledge, life, hearing, sight, and speech. Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/3pmuFu9 Notes for this lesson are available at: https://bit.ly/3...

Friday December 24, 2021 Our Connection to Prophet Jesus (Peace be upon him). This Khutba explores the identity and message of Prophet Jesus, what Allah says about him in the Quran, and his connection to the Umma in the latter days.

Sunday December 19, 2021 This episode explores the first three years of the Prophet's mission in Mecca, looking at the stage of 'private da'wa'. What were the reasons and wisdom behind his private invitation, and what do they teach us today? It also discusses the extent of this private invitation and show how it was far from secret, and concludes with a discussion on the command to pray and the fi...

Friday December 17, 2021 Haya'--an Antidote to Shamelessness. Reflections on modesty, the hallmark of Islam, and the Prophet's statement, 'From the words of the Prophets before you are: "If you feel no shame, do as you wish."'

Friday December 17, 2021 This episode begins to explore the content of Islamic beliefs, specifically discussing the necessary qualities of Allah. Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/3p1g4UT Notes for this lesson are available at: https://bit.ly/3yBARS7 Watch this episode on our YouTube cha...

Sunday December 12, 2021 This episode covers the new phase of Prophet's life in which he (Allah bless him and give him peace) engaged in private invitation to Islam. It also looks at the first woman, child, and man to embrace Islam at the hands of the Prophet, and the earliest Muslims in the newly forming community.

Friday December 10, 2021 Forbearance (Hilm). Exploring the Prophet's forbearance and how he responded to rude and foolish people and how he expressed righteous anger.

Friday December 10, 2021 The Part 2 of Epistemology continues the study of knowledge, the means to knowledge, and the empirical and rational judgments. Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/3DAo57v Notes for this lesson are available at: https://bit.ly/3pLBULp Watch this episode on YouTube a...

Wednesday December 8, 2021 This episode discusses the meanings of Basmala ('In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful') and whether it is a verse from Sura al-Fatiha or not.

Sunday December 5, 2021 This episode discusses the rank of Prophethood (Nubuwwa) and Messengership (Risala), the pause in revelation and the second revelation sent to the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) which puts him on the path of summoning humanity to Allah. It also looks at the two phases of the Prophet's mission in Mecca.

Wednesday November 24, 2021 This episode discusses the virtues and the various names given to Sura al-Fatiha, and takes a detailed look at the opening phrase 'A'udhu Billahi minash-Shaytanir-Rajim, and its rulings and the places and situations where it is encouraged to recite it.

Wednesday November 10, 2021 This is the first episode of the series that begins the journey into Sura al-Fatiha by exploring the importance and benefits of Tafsir, the methods of Tafsir, and what one needs to study the Quran.

Friday December 3, 2021 This is the second lesson of the first module ('Aqida - Theology). This lesson covers Epistemology - How to think? What is Knowledge? Is there absolute truth? What are the ways of knowing? What is a judgment and what are its types? Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides for this class are available at: https://bit.l...

Friday December 3, 2021 Self-Respect: Continuing from last week's Khutba on character, this Khutba addresses a requirement for developing good character: self-respect and honor. What is self-respect and how do we develop it?

Sunday November 28, 2021 This episode concludes the study of the beginning of revelation and examines the meaning of the statement of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) "I was afraid for myself" and Khadija's response and their visit to Waraqa.

Friday November 26, 2021 This is the first lesson in the first module. This lesson covers the meaning of 'Aqida and its importance, with a description of the topics that will be addressed in 'Aqida. Checkout the webpage for the course: Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides for this class are available at: https://bit.ly/3lbfuBJ Notes for...

Friday November 26, 2021 Where is our Akhlaq? (On the importance of good character and warning against allowing bad character to take root)

Sunday November 21, 2021 This episode provides reflection on the many lessons contained in the famous hadith "How Revelation Began" in Sahih al-Bukhari, this time looking at why the verses of Sura 'Alaq were the first to be revealed, and others lessons contained in the hadith.

Friday November 19, 2021 This first class of the course introduces the content and explains the topic of Fard 'Ayn Knowledge, its importance and how it relates to our everyday life as Muslims. It also covers the topics that will be addressed during the course. Checkout the webpage for the course: http://mccgp.org/fard-ayn-certificate-course.html The slides for this class are available at: https://...

Friday November 19, 2021 Fard ‘Ayn knowledge is the knowledge which every Muslim must know. It is obligatory for each and every one of us to know these things so that we can practice Islam with clarity and purpose.