Tafsir class (commentary and explanation of the Qur’an), taught by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, in which he explains tafsir, based on several of the recognized commentators. (1) When what is to happen takes place. (2) There will be no one who can deny its happening. (3) He will lower (some) and raise (others). (4) When the earth moves convulsively, …
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Qur’anic Tafsir Class – Surat al-Baqara, Part 2: The Virtues of Taqwa (audio)
Tafsir (commentary and explanation of the Qur’an) class, given by Ustadh Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, in which he explains the tafsir, based on several of the recognized commentators. (1) Alif, Lam, Mim. (2) That Book, no doubt, contains guidance for the fearful (of their Lord). (3) Those who believe in the Unseen, establish salat and from the provision that We …
Read More »The benefit of remembering Allah a lot, from the tafseer of Ibn Kathir
Allah commands His believing servants to remember their Lord, who has bestowed upon them all kinds of blessings and favours, because this will bring them great reward and a wonderful destiny. Imam Ahmad narrated that ‘Abdullah bin Busr said: “Two Bedouins went to the Messenger of Allah and one of them said: ‘O Messenger of Allah, which is the best …
Read More »Group recitation of the Qur’an
Reciting the Qur’an in a group is a practice permitted by Islamic law because of the number of evidences of its recommendation. Evidence of the Qur’an Those who read the Book of Allah establish salat and spend what We provide them secretly and publicly, hoping for a business that is not a loss. (Al-Fatir, 35:29) Evidence of SunnahThe Prophet, peace …
Read More »Some benefits in this life and in the Hereafter of having Taqwa from Allah
The word Taqwa, in Arabic, means to be aware that Allah is watching us and we are in His presence at all times and that this does not lead to being in a state of reverential consciousness that makes us comply with His orders and avoid His prohibitions. Some scholars have said that Taqwa is: “To obey the commands of …
Read More »Khutba: Allah Swears by the First Ten Nights of Dhul Hijjah (Audio English/Arabic – 17.08.18)
Jumua Khutba: Fasting is part of the Sharia (path) of all the Prophets (1) For the Dawn! (2) For ten nights! (3) By the odd and even! (4) At night when it passes! (5) Is not that an oath to one who has intellect? Delivered on Friday, August 18, 2018 by Imam Hajj Abdel Ghani Melara, at the musal-la of …
Read More »Khutba: A light has come to you from Allah (Audio English/Arabic – 13.07.18)
Jutba of Jumua: A light has come to you from Allah Allah says in the Surah of the Served Table: A light and a clear Book has come to you from Allah. With whom Allah guides those who seek His pleasure in the ways of salvation.And He brings them out of darkness into the light with His permission and leads …
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