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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 Isl

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 7 min
Latest: 30 Jul 2021
Language: English

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30 Jul 2021 · 10 min

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

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 Affected By the Qur'an! Previous episode: 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.org/…

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29 Jul 2021 · 8 min
Episode 29: Allah (SWT) Forgives Even the Biggest Sinner | Affected by the Quran
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.org/ Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miftaahinsti... Twitter: https://twitter.com/miftaahinst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miftaah.ins... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/miftaahinstitute…
28 Jul 2021 · 6 min
Episode 28: Praying Behind the Prophet (SAW) | Affected by the Quran
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 website https://miftaah.org/ Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miftaahinsti... Twitter: https://twitter.com/miftaahinst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miftaah.ins... Soundcloud:…
27 Jul 2021 · 7 min
Episode 27: Magical, But Not Magic | Affected by the Quran
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 watch more videos. For more information on Miftaah Institute Visit our website https://miftaah.org/ Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miftaahinsti... Twitter: https://twitter.com/miftaahinst Instagram:…
26 Jul 2021 · 7 min
Episode 26: The King That Wept | Affected by the Quran
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 videos. For more information on Miftaah Institute Visit our website https://miftaah.org/ Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miftaahinsti... Twitter: https://twitter.com/miftaahinst Instagram:…
25 Jul 2021 · 4 min
Episode 25: The Respect of a Seeker | Affected by the Quran
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 like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below.…
24 Jul 2021 · 5 min
Episode 24: Unrivaled Eloquence & Beauty of The Quran | Affected by the Quran
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 GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me…
23 Jul 2021 · 9 min
Episode 23: All It Takes Is Just One… | Affected by the Quran
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 this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below.…
22 Jul 2021 · 8 min
Episode 22: Unconscious Because of God-Consciousness | Affected by the Quran
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. Playlist: 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.org/ Follow us! Facebook:…
21 Jul 2021 · 5 min
Episode 21: Hope for the Vulnerable | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
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 ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your…
20 Jul 2021 · 9 min
Episode 20: “Shall I Not Be a Thankful Servant?” | Affected by the Quran
The Prophet SAW is unable to commit mindful mistakes, yet he still went out of his way to worship God at night, striving to the point that made his wife, Aisha RA worried. “Shall I not be a thankful servant?” is what came out of his noble lips (SAW), as he recited verses that make us ponder the reality of God’s signs. Click the BELL icon and SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos. For more information on Miftaah Institute Visit our website https://miftaah.org/ Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miftaahinsti... Twitter: https://twitter.com/miftaahinst Instagram:…
19 Jul 2021 · 13 min
Episode 19: The Promise of Paradise | Affected by the Quran
The promise of paradise is like nothing else. Through the Mercy of Allah, we are given Jannah through ease. A Bedouin asked the Prophet SAW about the nature of this reward ends differently than you may think... Click the BELL icon and SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos. For more information on Miftaah Institute Visit our website https://miftaah.org/ Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miftaahinsti... Twitter: https://twitter.com/miftaahinst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miftaah.ins... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/miftaahinstitute #Affectedbythequran #ShaykhAbdullahWaheed…
18 Jul 2021 · 5 min
Episode 18: The Chosen Ones | Affected by the Quran
Some are worried because of mistakes they have made, that their repentance may not be accepted. Then, there are those who are still concerned despite a life of righteousness, i.e. "the chosen ones." Shaykh Abdullah Waheed tells us about the sincere seekers through an intimate moment between the Prophet SAW and Aisha RA. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell…
17 Jul 2021 · 5 min
Episode 17: Pain Provides Relief | Affected by the Quran
Many of us are in some sort of pain, whether emotional or physical and we do not make the connection that pain provides relief. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed retells the story of an ayah that made Abu Bakr RA freeze up in concern. The Prophet SAW consoled him and effectively us, the ummah, saying that the struggles we go through are not without any reason. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now!…
16 Jul 2021 · 7 min
Episode 16: A Letter That Brings You Back | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
Forget a text message, imagine if someone wrote a letter that brought you back to the fold of Islam. Umar ibn Khattab RA, known for his stern demeanor, addressed a letter with a verse that inspired a recovering alcoholic to seek forgiveness. When advising others, mercy is the first response that we show to our brothers and sisters who are struggling. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now!…
15 Jul 2021 · 4 min
Episode 15: Doubts? Concerns? They're All Answered | Affected by the Quran
Do you possibly have any doubts about the Book of Allah? Any concerns? Well, trust us when we say they're all answered. For Umar ibn Khattab RA, they were addressed almost immediately. It is no trick, but rather it is yaqeen (certainty). Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below.…
14 Jul 2021 · 3 min
Episode 14: Free of Need | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
We may not look at the Quran as a means of enrichment, but it truly is, primarily spiritually and even financially. Umar ibn Khattab RA sees a man in need during his time as a caliph and tells him to learn the Quran to make him free of need. It's a piece of advice we may scoff at, but it worked wonders for him... Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me…
13 Jul 2021 · 7 min
Episode 13: How Did You Get to Paradise? | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
If we saw a person in a successful career or marriage, we would interview them and ask them how they achieved their goals. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed takes us into the dialogue of the truly successful, the people of Paradise, essentially asking them, “How Did You Get to Paradise?” Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below.…
12 Jul 2021 · 13 min
Episode 12: The Woman Who Only Spoke Quran | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
Imagine meeting someone who only spoke the Quran for every circumstance of their life. Well, Abdullah ibn Mubarak RA, from the early generations of Muslims, met a woman just like this. Their interaction is not only enlightening but witty as they go back and forth while Ibn Mubarak returns her to her caravan. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your…
11 Jul 2021 · 7 min
Episode 11: The Next Stage | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
Every one of us should have a verse, at least one passage, in the Qur’an that impacts us and makes us weep. Abdullah Ibn Rawaha RA would always tear up at the verse detailing the next stage of life, which would even make his wife mirror his emotions. May Allah make us ones who cross this bridge quickly to meet the Prophet SAW. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget…
10 Jul 2021 · 10 min
Episode 10: What if God Asked You for a Loan? | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
What if God Himself, the Lord of the Worlds, asked you for a loan? This is what Allah SWT was asking of Abu Dahdah RA, through this verse. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed takes us into the interaction between him and his family; they greet this opportunity with great excitement. Click the BELL icon and SUBSCRIBE to watch more videos. For more information on Miftaah Institute Visit our website https://miftaah.org/ Follow us! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/miftaahinsti... Twitter: https://twitter.com/miftaahinst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miftaah.ins... Soundcloud:…
9 Jul 2021 · 11 min
Episode 9: The Quran is Talking to You | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
When engaging with the Book of Allah, know that the Quran is talking to you, in one way or another. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed takes us on a story of a pious predecessor's relationship with the Qur'an, searching for verses that speak to him. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below.…
8 Jul 2021 · 5 min
Episode 8: "I Complain to Allah!" | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
We can seek help from those who we are comfortable with, but only Allah SWT truly knows what we go through. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed shares a story in which the strong Umar ibn Khattab RA would break down at the passage in which Yaqoob AS complains to Allah about his distress. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below.…
7 Jul 2021 · 49 min
The Top 10... | The Night Prayer | The Classroom of the Sahaba
The Night Prayer, qiyaam-ul-layl/tahajjud, is a fundamental prayer to any Muslim trying to gain intimacy and closeness to Allah. It is the time when tears fall and Allah grants forgiveness to His servants. Miftaah brought on the well-spoken, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry, to discuss the essence and background of this prayer.
7 Jul 2021 · 7 min
Episode 7: Give What You Love | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
Giving what you love can be difficult, but one verse may be able to change that. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed goes over a fundamental concept for us to attain Paradise and how the Companions interacted with it, giving away from worldly possessions for the everlasting afterlife. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below.…
6 Jul 2021 · 58 min
The Top 10... | The Best Form of Struggle | The Classroom of the Sahaba
One of the best forms of struggle one can engage in is to say the truth to power. It may seem daunting at first, but it is valuable within our faith. It is important to remember that the Prophet SAW was not only a spiritual leader, but a political one. Shaykh Saad Quadri joins our Miftaah Scholars for an engaging discussion on this relevant topic.
6 Jul 2021 · 6 min
Episode 6: Hasten Towards Paradise | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
"Hasten Towards Paradise!" is an offer provided to us by our Lord in the Qur'an, but not many take advantage of it. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed describes a moment in which a companion is offered Paradise by the Prophet SAW, giving us a beautiful moment of reflection. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below.…
5 Jul 2021 · 1 hr 7 min
The Top 10... | Remembrance of Allah | The Classroom of the Sahaba
Dhikr is fundamental to any believer trying to aspire towards Allah. Allah SWT is remembered in every action we take, whether it is worship or not. For this iteration of the Top 10, we had Shaykh Abdullah Oduro who helped break down how to do this remembrance from the heart.
5 Jul 2021 · 8 min
Episode 5: One Single Tear | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed
Tears are one of the most valuable assets a believer has in their relationship with Allah SWT. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed takes into a couple of intimate moments with the Prophet SAW which show us the benefits of crying, even if just one single tear. Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL... ツ HOPE YOU GUYS ENJOY THIS VIDEO! 👉If you enjoy this video, Please like and share it. 👉 Don't forget to subscribe to this channel & press the bell 🔔 for more updates. 👉 Subscribe now! https://rb.gy/rd7qbl Don't forget to tell me your opinion in the comments below.…
4 Jul 2021 · 1 hr 9 min
The Top 10... | The Prophet's Welcoming Gathering (SAW) | The Classroom of the Sahaba
The Prophet SAW had such beautiful gatherings with his Companions in Medina. It was informal and anyone could join. Women could ask straightforward questions without judgment. You would walk into the gathering feeling much better than you were when you came in. Our scholars speak about how to take our hearts and our character back to that time. Timestamps: 2:02 – Shaykh Abdullah Waheed Enters 6:55 – Being Welcoming to Others 12:45 – Shaykh Masmari Enters 20:11 – The Prophet’s Gathering (SAW) 30:00 – Exclusivity is Not from Islam 35:20 – Visualizing the Prophet’s Gathering (SAW) 52:26 – Never…

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