Islamic Thought

In this episode, Zohair Rahman of Yaqeen Institute joins us to discuss tazkiyah (self-purification.) We begin by exploring how the concept of tazkiyah is presented in the Qur'an and the Sunnah. We define the objective of tazkiyah, noting the difference between its ultimate purpose and the effects that it may produce for those who pursue it. Our discussion then ventures through a brief history of tazkiyah as a field of knowledge and practice, focusing on classical critiques of tendencies that emerged among its devotees. We go on to look at tazkiyah in terms of personal observances: how can we draw a line between what is legitimate and what might be bid'ah? Finally, we discuss the nature of tazkiyah as a discipline and the superiority of a shari'ah-bound tazkiyah to all other forms of spirituality and personal development.

Presented by our host Atsiz, this episode features Dr. Sohaib Saeed (@tafsirdoctor), who is a graduate of Al Azhar University & SOAS. He is based in Glasgow Director of CASQI and research head for Bayyinah institute. In Part one Dr Sohaib begins by defining the purpose of the Quran, along with the utility it serves to mankind. Thereafter distilling the ideas around “mere recitation” and how the Quran should actually be recited with understanding. Our speaking discuss the topic of contemplation and reflection along with the failures to make the Quran alive for communities. Central to the idea of the Quran being a form of Communication, the concept of consciousness is introduced. Finally the nature of translations and building consistency is addressed. Translations: - The Qur'an by M.A.S. Abdel Haleem - The Gracious Qur'an by Dr. Ahmad Zaki Hammad - The Noble Qur'an by Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani Tafsir: - The Great Exegesis by Dr. Sohaib Saeed - Tafsir Ibn Kathir - Ma'ariful Qur'an

In this episode Abdullah motaz covers the scholarly tradition from an early historic angle, showing the objectivity and transparency of the early hadith scholars due to their reverence for the truth about finding out what came from prophet.

Presented by our host Yahya, this episode features our guest Zohair Rahman, who works for Yaqeen Institute, for the second part of the Fitrah series. Continuing from defining the Fitrah and its characteristics, Zohair develops on how it relates to revelation and creed.

Discord: https://discord.me/IslamicThought Presented by our host Atsïz, this episode features our guest Salman who is a PostGraduate student of knowledge at Umm al Qura university. In this second part, our speaker continues the discussion on the history of fiqh, its formation, basis and the development from the time of Prophet Muhammad up until the Tabi’een.