MCCGP Podcast

Tuesday July 20, 2021   Imam Abdul Aziz Suraqah

Friday July 23, 2021   The concept of Israf (Excess) in Islam

Sunday July 18, 2021   Having discussed Ibrahim and how he settled his family in Mecca, and the subsequent discovery of the well of Zamzam and the settling of the Jurhumis in Mecca, this episode now looks at:   - How Jurhum assumed power in Mecca and how they abused it and were overthrown by the Khuza'a.   - How idol-worship was introduced into Arabia and how it spread and took hold in the region...

Friday July 16, 2021   This episode continues the discussion on the first of the major signs of the Last Day: the appearance of the Mahdi. It explores, through a narrative style, the figures and events prior to his appearance and how he will be inspired to assume his pivotal role.   Warlords: Sufyani - Damascus Ashab - Arabian Peninsula Abqa' - Egypt Jurhumi - Shaam Qahtani - Yemen   Allied With M...

Friday July 16, 2021   The Days of God: Dhu al-Hijja and its Virtues

Friday July 9, 2021   This episode begins the coverage of the major signs of the Last Day.   It starts with the Awaited Mahdi. Who is he? Where is he from? What will he do?   These and other questions are answered, along with a discussion on the state of the world before his appearance, as well as other figures who will emerge.

Friday July 9, 2021   Being Real: The Pursuit of Truth

Wednesday June 23, 2021   This episode explores qualities are necessary, possible, and impossible with respect to Prophets.

Friday June 25, 2021   Final Advice of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace)

Friday July 2, 2021   Studying some of the miscellaneous minor signs of the Day of Judgment, this episode explores the narrations that speak about:   - Drying up of the Euphrates, - The discovery of gold, - Arabia becoming green once again, - The increase in earthquakes around the world, and - Widespread stroke and sudden death

Sunday July 4, 2021   Having explored the landscape of Arabia and the tribal structures and types of Arabs, this episode takes a closer look at:   - The "Naturalized Arabs" from the line of 'Adnan - Traces the migration pattern of Prophet Ibrahim and how he settled Hajar and Isma'il in Mecca, and how the sacrifice of the ram in place of Isma'il presaged the coming of the final prophet from Isma'il...

Friday July 2, 2021   Overcoming Lethargy

Sunday June 20, 2021   Having explored the landscape and geography of the Arabian Peninsula and reflected on the nature of tribal life, this episode discusses the importance of lineage and explore the different types of Arabs, between the extinct Arabs, the Aboriginal Arabs, and the Naturalized Arabs. The progenitors of the historical Arab tribes and the tribes' migration patterns through Arabia,...

Wednesday June 9, 2021   This episode introduces Prophetology:   - What is Prophethood and Messengership? - What is the difference between a Prophet and a Messenger? - What qualities are necessary, possible, and impossible with respect to the Prophets of Allah?    

Friday June 18, 2021   This episode explores the narrations that speak about the worldwide spread of usury (riba) and the inability to avoid it. It also examines the prophesies concerning mass literacy and the spread of media, the increase in 'popular Muslim speakers' and decrease in qualified scholars. It looks at the hadith foretelling the expansion of Mecca and Medina, and possible mention of t...

Friday June 18, 2021   Jumu'a and Gratitude for Allah's Blessings

Sunday June 13, 2021   Having introduced the science of Sira and looked at the ten fundamentals concerning it, this episode begins the journey into the Sira by exploring the nature of Arabia: its geography and regions, and its position relative to surrounding civilizations. It also discusses the nature of tribal society and how survival shaped the ancient Arabs and their culture.

Wednesday May 26, 2021   This episode presents a review of the rational proofs covered so far and a look at the remaining rational proofs for the divine attributes of Hearing, Seeing and Speech.

Wednesday April 14, 2021   This episode discusses the rational proof of Oneness of God (The Mutual Hindrance Argument)

Wednesday March 24, 2021   This episode discusses the concepts of Ta'weel vs. Tafweedh and negation of anthropomorphism for the Creator.

Friday June 11, 2021   This episode details more minor signs of the approach of the Last Day and explores the narrations that speak about the proliferation of indecency, the spread of sexual immorality, children out of wedlock, drugs and alcohol, and the global spread of interest (riba) and unprecedented sicknesses that arise due to immorality and corruption.

Friday June 11, 2021   Securing One's Marriage

Sunday June 6, 2021   This inaugural class on the sacred biography of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace) introduces the science of the Sira by exploring the "Ten Foundations" concerning it, and discusses the importance of learning it and the benefits it has for our faith. It briefly explores the history of the science of the Sira and the various ways the life story of the Pr...

Friday June 4, 2021   This episode details more of the miscellaneous minor signs, such as the inversion of morals and authority, and the general decline in faith and virtues.

Friday June 4, 2021   Knowing the Sublime Life of the Radiant Light: The Importance of the Sira