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Jun 16
Lecture on The Objectives of Ramadan and Fasting
Questions and answers on Ramadan, fasting and the wider community
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Jun 16
Ibn`Atta’: Discovering One’s Flaws
In his well-known book, Al-Hikam (Words of Wisdom), sheikh Ahmad Ibn `Ataa’illah As-Sakandari says: “Trying to discover the flaws within you is better than trying to discover the worlds hidden from you.” One may start his journey to Allah the right way. But unfortunately, he might feel self-conceit or feel that he…
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Jun 16
Jasser Auda. Ibn Ataa (3): Relying on Allah
How to truly rely on Allah? Tawakkul: Save yourself from worrying; Somebody already took care of your affairs for you – Ibn Ataa. Let’s learn from the example of birds in their reliance on Allah.
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Jun 16
Jasser Auda. Ibn Ataa (2): Hope & repent
Sections from a course on the words of wisdom of Ibn Ataa, given at the Islamic Institute of Toronto, Ramadan 1436 – 2015.
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Jun 16
Maqasid Al-Shariah as a Philosophy of Islamic Law
IIIT’s first panel at ICNA Convention May 29, 2016 with Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool and Jasser Auda.
Jasser Auda. Ibn Ataa (1). Journeying to Allah?
A Journey to Allah: For the occasion of Ramadan, here is a series on reflections on the Words of Wisdom by Ibn Ataa. We start with the question: why do we “journey” to Allah? Isn’t he “close”? And what is the first step that we need to take…
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Jun 16
Question on how students could fast in the North
Timing for Fajr has to be calculated in light of the Prophet’s (s) saying: “Eat and drink and do not be misled by the ascending white light. Eat and drink until the redness appears wide in the horizon”, and breaking the fasting could be in light of the special…
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Jun 16
?How does the Quran define Taqwa
Reflections on Al-Baqara (177-183): True virtue is not in turning your faces towards the east or the west – but truly virtue is he who believes in God, and the Last Day; and the angels, and revelation, and the prophets; and spends his substance – however much he himself…
Should Muslims in the North Fast 23 Hours a Day?
Summary This article surveys the different opinions regarding the maximum length of fasting for Muslims living in northern regions of the globe. My main concern is to ease the hardship that a sizeable population of Muslims may experience this year and in coming years as a result of fasting an…
maqasid al-shariah as philosophy of islamic law
Speaking about “How maqasid al-shariah could contribute a new and much needed approach to Islamic questions of the time” 29 MAY 10 AM Baltimore Convention Center
