MCCGP Podcast

Sunday November 14, 2021 This episode continues with the study of the beginning of revelation and reflect on the many lessons contained in the famous hadith "How Revelation Began" in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Friday November 12, 2021 Ignorance is Deadly - on the dangers of ignorance in this life and the Next, and the different forms of ignorance and how they are remedied.

Sunday November 7, 2021 Having reached the half-way point in the study of the Meccan Period in the Sira, this episode covers one of the most important discussions on the life of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace), namely the pre-prophecy signs that appeared around him heralding his mission, and the beginning of revelation (wahy). It discusses the meaning of revelation and it...

Allah tells us in the Holy Quran, ‘Know that there is no god worthy of worship except Allah.’   And the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) tells us, ‘Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every single Muslim.’ (Ibn Majah).   Seeking sacred knowledge is seeking to know the Straight Path (al-Sirat al-Mustaqim) with greater clarity.   At least seventeen times a day we recite Sura...

Wednesday October 27, 2021 Theology and Prophetology in Shada Part 2/2 and Conclusion of the Foundations of Certitude class.

Friday November 5, 2021 This final episode of this series provides a review of the territory covered so far and looks at the final signs before the Day of Judgement: The rising of the sun from the west, the emergence of the 'Beast of the Earth' (Dabba al-Ard) and what it looks like and does, the final degeneration of humans and the fire of Aden the drives the last and worst of humanity to Sham.

Friday November 5, 2021 What is Deen? What We Do Matters. This Khutba explores the meaning of Islam and how it relates to every facet of our life and why what we do matters because Allah determined right and wrong.

Sunday October 24, 2021 This episode recaps the blessed marriage between the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and Sayyida Khadija and looks at some of the lessons it offers us. Then, moving forward ten years, when the Prophet is 35 years old, it covers a very important event that took place in which he directly participates: the repair and rebuilding of the Ka'ba.

Friday October 29, 2021   Coinciding with the Halloween weekend, this episode answers questions received regarding magic, evil eye, jinn possession, incantation (ruqya), protection, as well as how to pray against oppressors.

Friday October 29, 2021   In God We Trust: Reflections on the Hadith of Ibn 'Abbas.   "Be mindful of Allah and Allah will protect you. Be mindful of Allah and you will find Him in front of you. If you ask, then ask Allah [alone]; and if you seek help, then seek help from Allah [alone]. And know that if all the people were to gather together to benefit you with anything, they would not benefit you...

Sunday October 24, 2021 This episode looks at the marriage between the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and Khadija, the living arrangements in their house, who else was under their care in the household, the children Khadija bore the Prophet, and what is known about Khadija's other children.

Friday October 22, 2021 This episode covers the signs that appear after the passing of Prophet 'Isa: The figures that will rise to power after him, the raising of the Quran, the Smoke, and the lead up to the rising of the sun from the west and the appearance of the Beast of the Earth.

Friday October 22, 2021 What does it mean to love Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)?

Sunday October 17, 2021 This episode takes a second look at the 'Pact of Virtue' and the lessons it has for us as Muslim minorities building alliances with others for common goals. It also examines the early marriage prospects of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and his first meeting with Khadija, followed by his second journey to Sham with Khadija's helper Maysara.

Friday October 15, 2021 This episode covers the post Dajjal period and the release of Ya'juj and Ma'juj. Some theological points related to the return of Isa b. Maryam (Peace be upon him) are discussed, followed by the events leading up to and the arrival of the next major sign of the last day - Ya'juj and Ma'juj, their wreaking of havoc on earth until Allah takes care of them by sending a disease...

Friday October 15, 2021 First Spring: The Birth of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace)

Friday October 8, 2021 Know Your Enemy: Desires and the Ego

Wednesday September 22, 2021 How theology and prophetology are embedded in the testimony of faith (there is none worthy of worship but Allah and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah).

Friday October 1, 2021 This episode concludes the discussion about the Dajjal, and explores more of his strategies and how he is blocked from entering Mecca and Medina, and discusses the descent of Sayyiduna 'Isa b. Maryam and how he will confront and kill the Dajjal. It also looks at the means of protecting oneself from the Dajjal and offers some concluding remarks about the nature of his mission...

Friday October 1, 2021 Know Your Enemy: The Seven Strategies of Shaytan

Friday September 24, 2021 Know Your Enemy: Shaytan

Sunday September 26, 2021 This episode explores the teenage years of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) and look at his relationship with his uncles 'Abbas and Hamza, and the Meccan drought and the Prophet's prayer for rain. Also covered are 'Sacrilegious Wars' (Hurub al-Fijar), and the 'Pact of the Virtue' (Hilf al-Fudul) and what it means for Muslim minorities building all...

Friday September 24, 2021 - On the Angels Raqib and 'Atid - Befriending a female non-Muslim coworker for the sake of Da'wa - Does contentment with Allah's decree include contentment with our sins from the past? - How to stop dwelling on things in the past? - On interest and stocks - How to deal with addictions - Life Insurance

Wednesday September 8, 2021   Conclusion of Prophetology and Understanding of Quranic Verses that seem to ascribe sins to the Prophets.

Sunday September 19, 2021 This episode explores Prophet Muhammad's time with Abu Talib and his journey to Busra/Bostra where he encountered a hermit. We will also cover the early teenage years of the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) and how Allah protected and prepared him for his mission, and the lessons of his teenage years for us and our youth.