Miftaah Institute

Jul 30 2021 327 ep. 43 mins 18

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Miftaah has one goal, to make scholarly knowledge accessible to everyone, whether it be through our part-time Associate's Program, Miftaah Online, or our various free programs. We ask that you help support this initiative in whichever way you can. Help revive the tradition from the Golden Era of Islam. Become a Miftaah Sustainer.

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Episode 30: A Community On the Brink of Collapse | Affected by the Quran

Jul 30 2021 9 mins

When the Prophet SAW passed, the religious community was on the brink of collapse. Even Umar ibn Khattab RA, one of the upcoming Rightly Guided Caliphs was in complete denial and in a frenzy. With the community and the future of the religion barely hanging on, Abu Bakr RA was tasked to unite them. Thank you for joining us for our series! May Allah SWT allow us to all be Affe

Episode 29: Allah (SWT) Forgives Even the Biggest Sinner | Affected by the Quran

Jul 29 2021 7 mins

Allah SWT forgives even the biggest sinner. Wahshi Ibn Harb was given the invite to Islam despite a grave offense to the family of the Prophet SAW, showing us the extension of God's Mercy. Previous episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... Click the BELL icon and SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos. For more information on Miftaah Institute Visit our website https://miftaah.

Episode 28: Praying Behind the Prophet (SAW) | Affected by the Quran

Jul 28 2021 5 mins

Imagine praying behind the Prophet SAW. It may not be easy as you think. One companion found himself praying behind him SAW in the night prayer, but quickly found it to be lengthy. We should all aspire to enjoy our conversations with God just like the Beloved SAW did. Click the BELL icon and SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos. For more information on Miftaah Institute Visit our

Episode 27: Magical, But Not Magic | Affected by the Quran

Jul 27 2021 6 mins

Let's be frank, the Quran gives the reader & listener a magical experience, but it's not magic. If your heart is not open to guidance and acting upon its realities, it will fall deaf upon your ears. This is what happened to a chieftain of the Quraysh, Walid ibn Mughirah, who appreciated the Quran's eloquence but fell short of converting. Click the BELL icon and SUBSCRIBE to wa

Episode 26: The King That Wept | Affected by the Quran

Jul 26 2021 7 mins

The Book of God does not just affect those of lower socioeconomic status, but it also transforms the hearts of those with power in this world, provided they are open to it. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed goes over how a king of Ethiopia wept over a verse and became one of the greatest supporters of Islam at the time of the Prophet SAW. Click the BELL icon and SUBSCRIBE to watch more video

Episode 25: The Respect of a Seeker | Affected by the Quran

Jul 25 2021 4 mins

Salman Al-Farisi RA was a companion of the Prophet SAW who had the respect of a seeker for authentic knowledge. Despite his immense popularity because of his relatable personal story, he would make sure that no words of his were put above the words of Allah. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please

Episode 24: Unrivaled Eloquence & Beauty of The Quran | Affected by the Quran

Jul 24 2021 4 mins

Lyrics, nasheeds, and poetry may be found pleasing to us, but nothing should impact us more than the verses of the Quran, where the Muslims find healing. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed shares a moment in which even a specialist of Quranic Exegesis (Tafseer) had to be reminded of the Quran’s unrivaled eloquence and beauty. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU

Episode 23: All It Takes Is Just One… | Affected by the Quran

Jul 23 2021 8 mins

You may think that to be affected by the Quran, you may need years, maybe even decades of study, of Exegesis (Tafseer) or Arabic. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed shows us in a story of hope, that all it takes is just one verse to change your life forever and plant the seeds of belief. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy

Episode 22: Unconscious Because of God-Consciousness | Affected by the Quran

Jul 22 2021 7 mins

We are afraid of being caught in situations that may ruin our reputations and our social standings. A young man in Medina was tempted towards wrongdoing, but he later became unconscious because of his God-consciousness. Because of his immense concern for his Lord watching him, Umar ibn Khattab RA became witness to an incredible, almost miraculous, reward the man was given. Playlis

Episode 21: Hope for the Vulnerable | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed

Jul 21 2021 5 mins

Just like many do today, the Companions also had FOMO, the fear of missing out. Their FOMO was not related to their own desires, but rather their capacity for good deeds. A brave, blind companion asks the Prophet SAW about his reward despite his own disability, giving us hope for the vulnerable of society. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJO