The final and most oft-recited section of the blessed Qur'an is full of lessons that were taken to heart by the Prophet ﷺ and that apply more than ever to all of us. As we finish out Ramadan, the many short surahs in juz 30 remind us to absorb the deepest lessons of revelation and to internalize the reality that Allah's presence and promise are true and will always be with us. Sh. Yasir Fahmy joins Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman for one last session of Qur'anic reflection.
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Juz 29 is the juz of da’wah, guiding the Prophet ﷺ on how to invite people to Islam, how to depend upon Allah, and how to draw inspiration from the prophets that came before him. Sh. Suleiman Hani joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on these themes, their sequence, as well as delayed gratification through sabr.
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As Al-Quds suffers blows, our global ummah faces trial after trial, and we continue to encounter personal tests, there is no better place to look to for guidance than the Book of Allah. In light of this, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and Ustadha Lobna Mulla discuss the teachings of juz 28, reflecting on: the struggle the Muhajiroon faced when they were driven from their homes and possessions, the mistreated woman whose complaint Allah directly responded to, what we should do in times of hardship, and more.
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The surahs of the 27th juz contain powerful verses and symbols that inspire awe, from the many signs of Allah in nature to the majestic nature of the angels and the mystery of qadr. These themes are timelessly inspiring, so much so that at the time of their revelation, even the most stubborn of the disbelievers in Makkah were compelled to bow down in acknowledgement of God. Along with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro, Ustadha Zaynab Ansari brings her insights and reflections to this episode.
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While the surahs in juz 26 cover a significant sequence of the seerah, they all contain examples regarding the adab of listening to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. Sh. Mowlid Ali joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on these mannerisms, as well as the themes of Surat al-Hujurat—from unity and brotherhood, to the Qur’anic guidelines of building a healthy community.
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Jealousy and envy, among other vices, led some Makkans who could have been companions of the Prophet ﷺ to become disbelievers. In light of those incidents, Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and Sr. Sarah Sultan reflect upon Allah’s warning to the disbelievers, how understanding His blessed Names can benefit us, and how to overcome our negative desires and vices.
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In the early days of Makkah, the Prophet's ﷺ preaching faced constant anger, retribution, and counter-efforts from the opponents of Islam. Many of the verses in juz 24 offered reassurance to the Prophet and his Companions that their diligence would be worth it. Dr. Omar Husain joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to draw parallels between early and contemporary dawah efforts and how we can learn to act with patience and dignity in the face of anger and hate.
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Every single human must face trials and tribulations in their lifetime, and the prophets faced the most severe ones. Ustadha Ieasha Prime joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on juz 23 in light of those hardships. They discuss the qualities that make believers different, why the du’a from Yunus (pbuh) is so beautiful, and the value of tawbah, especially in these last ten nights of Ramadan.
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The chapters of juz 22 cover many different themes: from the revelation of hijab, to the 5th year after hijrah when the Prophet ﷺ and the Muslims had to face the difficult Battle of Khandaq, under siege in a month of forced starvation, to a blueprint for maintaining a lifestyle of hamd and gratitude and knowledge, to knowing how to distinguish between good and evil. In today’s episode, Sh. Suleiman Hani joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to explore these rich verses.
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As Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the Sahaba dealth with the Battles of Badr and Ahzab, juz 21 revealed three Makkan surahs that describe some of the virtues and victories of monotheism. Dr. Osman Umarji joins Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman to expand on the predictions of Surah Al-Rum, the triumph of monotheism over polytheism, the differences between knowledge and wisdom, and more.
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When Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his companions faced increasing challenges, Allah sent down clear guidelines and stories to exemplify the message. Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro are joined by Dr. Ovamir Anjum to reflect on the stories revealed about the other prophets that helped guide the early Muslims through not one but two migrations and the many instances in between.
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The Qur’an was revealed to guide humanity, and yet the Messenger’s ﷺ own people refused to acknowledge its miracle. Though many verses in juz 19 were revealed as a response and warning to Quraysh, the message is universal. Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and special guest Dr. Farah Islam reflect on the Qur’an’s guidance, avoiding heedlessness, and turning to the Lord of Mercy in times of hardship.
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In juz 18, we see Surah Al-Nur elaborate on a difficult reality that the Prophet and his family faced: the slander of Aisha (ra). Dr. Nazir Khan joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to examine themes shared by the chapters in this juz–achieving true success as believers by turning back to Allah, acting mindfully, and avoiding heinous deeds like slander.
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Juz' 17 contains themes around the hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ and offers guidance for him and for us on overcoming hardship. Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on struggling for the sake of Allah and the reassuring promises of ease after difficulty.
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This juz contains the powerful chapters that played a role in establishing Islam in both Makkah and Madinah: Al-Kahf, Maryam, and Ta-Ha. Within their verses are vivid stories of the prophets—of da’wah and du’a as they relate to Muhammad ﷺ. Dr. Jihad Saafir joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to glean the wisdoms Allah has set forth in a way that speaks to every one of us.
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At the halfway point of the Qur'an, two surahs offer a glimpse into important events in the seerah. Surah Al-Isra describes the Night Journey and Ascent of the Prophet ﷺ, while Surah Al-Kahf offered answers to questions posed by Jewish scholars. Both proved the truthfulness of Muhammad ﷺ to believers and skeptics alike. Ustadha Dania Tbakhi joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to explore the themes of this juz and how it demonstrates the veracity of the Prophet's ﷺ testimony.
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Juz' 14’s Makkan surahs Surah Al-Hijr and Surah An-Nahl reaffirmed the Prophet ﷺ in his mission and warned those who continued to persecute the Muslims. These verses also helped nurture the faith of early Muslims learning about Islam for the first time. Dr. Tahir Wyatt joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on the blessing of the Qur’an and having gratitude toward Him and the Message.
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Before the Prophet ﷺ left to Madinah, Allah revealed Ar-Ra’d and Ibrahim as a final warning to value the light that would soon leave their midst.
Sh. Yahya Ibrahim joins Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman to have a beautiful discussion on the du'a of Ibrahim (pbuh), Shaytan’s khutbah, and the ten recommendations Allah makes for us to move from darkness to the light of tawheed.
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Surah Yusuf offers immense healing power to those who are hurting. Fittingly, it was revealed during the Prophet’s ﷺ ‘Year of Sorrow’, as a means to ease the pain of a difficult period in his life.
Along with Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. Rania Awaad lends her insight into the many lessons of Surah Yusuf.
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The stories of the prophets were revealed to Muhammad ﷺ for many reasons, one of which was to comfort him when he faced rejection. Sh. Yaser Birjas joins Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro to reflect on the stories and themes in Surat Yunus, including the credibility of Allah’s messengers, the oneness of God, and the nature of guidance.
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In between battles and crucial moments of history, Allah revealed Al-Anfal and At-Tawbah, the two war-time chapters. Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro explore these verses with Ustadh Justin Parrott, delving into the divine guidelines for actions and spirituality given in the political context of that time—and the timeless lessons we can take from them today.
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Surah Anfal was revealed at a pivotal point in the seerah, the battle of badr. There were many miracles that happened enabling the victory of Badr. Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Hassan Elwan reflect on the lessons Juz 9 and how Allah sent revelation to better the character of the best of people, the companions of the Messenger ﷺ.
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Surah al-Araf was revealed in Makkah and contains many stories of the prophets of destroyed nations including Nuh and Lut. It also has reflections on theology and its implementations. Sh. Yousef Wahb, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro connect these key points of juz' 8 to the Makkan climate at the time, including the pre-Islamic practices and rituals of the Arabs before Islam.
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As Surah Al-Ma’idah closes and Surah Al-An’am begins, Allah demonstrates the parallels of the prophethood of Isa (pbuh) and Muhammad ﷺ, preserving their greatness while maintaining His integrity. Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdullah Oduro reflect on this and other themes of juz 7—and end with an impromptu poem.
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Surah Al-Ma’eda was one of the last chapters to be revealed. In it, the Prophet and the Muslims were reminded to honor their covenants to Allah and to other people. Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro and Dr. Tahir Wyatt reflect on the lessons of Juz’ 6 and the standard that was set for the Muslim community.
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