Aarij Anwer

A Juz A Day (13th): Allah Has a Plan for You! Link to notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes Link to Structure of Surah Yusuf: https://imamaarij.com/2020/05/05/structure-of-surah-yusuf/ We cover today Surah Yusuf, Ra’d and Ibrahim.

Link to notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes Surah Hud – Don’t Give Up Makkan surah, “Hud and it’s sisters have made me old” Recognizing Allah

Link to the notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes Begins: Al-Tawbah a. 93 and Ends: Hud 5 Surah Tawbah – Truth v. Falsehood: The Prophet and the Hypocrites Attitude of true believers v. attitude of hypocrites Surah Yunus – Allah is the Truth Makkan surah; the word “الحق” repeats 23 times Name comes from a. 98, the people of ... Read more

Truth v. Falsehood Part 3 feat. Prophet/Quraish + Prophet/Hypocrites 10th Juz Begins: Al-Anfaal a. 41 Ends: Al-Tawbah a. 92 Link to the notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes Surah Al-Anfaal – Truth v. Falsehood: The Prophet and Quraish Surah Tawbah – Truth v. Falsehood: The Prophet and the Hypocrites Surah Anfaal – revealed after first major battle (Badr) Surah ... Read more

The 9th Juz begins with Al-A’raaf a. 88 and ends with Al-Anfaal a. 40. Link to the notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes Story of Shuaib, a. 85-93 (financially corrupt) Physical intimidation and barring of people Some lessons and commentary, a. 94-102 Tough times to break arrogance, a. 94 Isn’t there significant lesson in the stories of these fallen ... Read more

The 8th Juz begins with Al-An’aam a. 111 and ends with Al-A’raaf a. 87. Link to the notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes Surah Al-An’aam – Recognize Allah, Worship Him Exclusively Surah Al-A’raaf – Truth v. Falsehood From Time

The 7th Juz has the last part of Surah Maidah and the first part of Surah An’aam. Link to the notes: https://tinyurl.com/AJuzADayNotes Surah Maidah – Fulfilling Our Commitments Some righteous followers of Easa from Abyssinia, a. 82 Some important rulings (our commitments to Allah) – Not making halal things haram – Alcohol, gambling, astrology and ... Read more

Surah An-Nisaa – Justice and Mercy Injustice should be spoken about Unjust statements about Allah’s Prophets and chosen – Musa – Maryam – Easa Consequences of injustice = loss of blessings – But not all were bad people! The Prophets of Allah were warners and bringers of good news Extremism is injustice Ends with ruling ... Read more

Justice and mercy to the historically oppressed, a. 1-28 Allah is merciful to us and wants to make our lives easy (esp in light of rulings above) Barriers to justice and mercy Establishing justice Reminder to establish justice even if against yourself/family/relatives (part of faith)

Remainder of 3rd Juz – What is True Faith? A truly faithful Family – the Family of Imran – Good and bad are from Allah – Jesus the son of Mary – Miraculous how detailed the Qur’an is about Jewish theology – Interfaith dialogue: similar word = Ibrahim Don’t stereotype other members of other faiths ... Read more

True faith is… – Understanding Allah (Ayatul Kursi) – Not forced – Understanding Resurrection after Death – Spending for the sake of Allah – Ethical Business Practices – Pillars of faith (2nd last ayah) – Fruit of faith (last ayah) – Preferring the Life of the Next World – Islam, submission without compromise – Following ... Read more

Taqwa means linguistically: 1) A shield 2) To leave something 3) Seeking shelter Fasting is a shield from Allah’s punishment. Fasting teaches us to leave something halal, training us to leave haram. Fasting is a shelter from fitna.

A Juz A Day (2nd): Being Tested, Showing Restraint – Ibrahim (AS) from the first juz – Change of Qiblah – Tests of life – Fasting – Hajj – Family Law – Taloot, Dawood and Jaloot (David and Goliath)

A Juz A Day (1st): Commitment without Compromise

Original Audio Episode Link - Aarij Anwer – I only complain to Allah

Reflections on the story of Ayyub (AS) Original Audio Episode Link - Aarij Anwer – During Sickness

Examples from the Quran Original Audio Episode Link - Aarij Anwer – Hope, Not Despair

Three hadith of the Prophet (S) give us the clear understanding that we need to be hopeful, not despairing in these difficult times. Original Audio Episode Link - Aarij Anwer – Coronavirus COVID-19: Hope, Not Despair

The vices of racism: After learning that Abu Dharr (RA) used a racial slur, the Prophet (S) said to him, “You haven’t yet fully embraced Islam.” That’s because racism has no place in our faith. Original Audio Episode Link - Aarij Anwer – You Haven’t Yet Fully Embraced Islam 2

If a girl is prevented from getting married by her wali (father/brother) for no legitimate reason, what can she do? Can she find another wali? “When you divorce women and they have reached their set time, do not prevent them from remarrying their husbands if they both agree to do so in a fair manner. ... Read more Original Audio Episode Link - Aarij Anwer – Don’t Prevent Them from Getting Married! (2:232)