It is based on the works of a number of classical and contemporary scholars. Among them, Shaykh al Islam Abu Su’ud, the Mufti of the Ottoman Empire in his time. It is a detailed thematic and linguistic analysis of the most frequently recited sura, al Fatiha...

This course involves a comprehensive study of the Qur’an, its themes, messages, rhetorical features and philosophical nuances—all based upon the authoritative tafsirs of our tradition. It sufficiently eq...

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This course concludes Sura al-Baqara by encouraging believers to give charity and to spendin the way of Allah. To balance this, the harms of Riba (Interest) are made clear, lest anyone seeks a purely mat...

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This course continues the explanation of Sura al Baqara. After exhorting the believers to not adopt the attitude of Bani Isra’il, Allah now introduces and expands many laws needed for the benefit of huma...

This course concludes the discussion on the latter part of Sura Al ‘Imran, where the attempts of the People of the Book to avoid submission to God are criticised. Next, the Believers are told how to bene...

This course explains the introductory suras of the Qur’an. Sura al Fatiha teaches us how to turn to Allah, why He deserves worship, and how we do so in the way He wants. Sura al Baqara expands on the the...

This tafsir is primarily based on a classical and a contemporary work: • ‘‘Tafsir Abi al-Su’ud,” by Shaykh al Islam Abu al-Su’ud al ‘Imadi, the great Ottoman Judge, Mufti, and Mufassir. This work is authoritative in the science of tafsir. It was buil...

This course concludes the discussion on the latter part of Sura Al ‘Imran, where the attempts of the People of the Book to avoid submission to God are criticised. Next, the Believers are told how to benefit from their belief in Tawhid: though unity amongst themselves, service and benefit of ...

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What would you ask God if you were granted the opportunity to ask one question? “My Lord, what are the best means with which those close to you have...

The keys of excellence in relations are found in Sura al-Hujurat. It calls to the believers to adopt these standards, appealing to the God-given faith that we have as the motive for making us do so. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani clearly presents the themes of this sura drawing on the wisdom of great scholars such as...

Sura al-Mulk consists of 30 verses and presents believers with numerous lessons on how to bring their faith to life. Shaykh Faraz Rabbani elucidates the meanings of these verses based on classical commentaries. Shaykh Faraz synthesizes pertinent lessons for th...

Cultivating mindfulness of Allah Most High is a process that every Muslim struggles with. We spend much time in heedlessness of Allah, lacking consciousness of His ever-present and enveloping Mercy. This course unpacks the meanings of Sura al-Rahman, serving as...

In this course, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani covers a thematic study of Sura al-Waqi’a, a close explanation (tafsir) of it, and key lessons that can be drawn from it. The course also examines how to nurture one’s relationship with Allah through deepening one’s understanding and relationship with this great Sura.

Understanding the meanings of the Qur’an is the key to achieving deeper levels of reflection and appreciation of our Lord’s address. With more understanding one can achieve a greater connection to the Qur’an and reverence for it, finding serenity in remembrance of Allah through the recitation of His book, u...

How do I renew my faith and renew my connection with my Lord and Creator? Sura al-Hadid is a 29-verse sura containing key guidance on renewing faith through reflection (fikr) and remembrance (dhikr). It contains powerful reminders on awakening to the reality of...

In this fascinating course, we gain greater clarity on key concepts of the Qur’an. This will deepen our understanding of guidance and how to cultivate our relationship with Allah Most High. This course will deepen our understanding of the Qur’an; help apprecia...