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  • How Muslims View Intimate Partner Abuse
    2023/07/28

    Resorting to physical force or other forms of coercion as a means of maintaining order in the household is considered oppressive and is therefore forbidden. Physical and mental injuries can persist long after an incident of intimate partner abuse has occurred. According to Islam, marriage provides its partners with security, safety, calm, and comfort. Any form of abuse is contrary to the ideals of wedlock. Abuse has no defense that is consistent with the teachings of the Qur'an and the life of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings Be Upon Him).

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    29 分
  • Hayaa and Modesty
    2023/07/27

    An integral aspect of any genuine spirituality is modesty. A Muslim's spirituality, which centers on devotion and obedience to One God, includes the inner and exterior modesty of hayaa. Both inner and outer modesty are required of Muslims. Truthfulness, modesty, patience, forgiveness, charity, moderation, kindness, and consideration should all be priorities in one's life.


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    25 分
  • Time For A Moral Vision
    2022/01/23

    What does it mean to be a good person? The question of human morality is one of the most complicated and hotly contested subjects of all time.

    Imam Zaid Shakir presents how and why prophetic guidance exists, and what it reflects about the Qur'anic worldview in which we live.


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    28 分
  • What's So Great About Fortitude Amidst Fitnah?
    2021/02/20

    When people face tragedy and challenges in life, what helps them to persevere? In this episode, Imam Zaid Shakir attempts to answer that question to unlock your power to overcome challenges, and succeed. Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good. It strengthens the resolve to resist temptations and to overcome obstacles in the moral life.


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    55 分
  • Speech Resides in The Heart
    2021/01/09

    Do you know how to lead someone into a relationship with God? If someone came to you today and said, "I want to be a Muslim, and show me how." The truth is that many Muslims may not be prepared to answer that question. In this episode, Imam Zaid Shakir provides strategy and spiritual insights from the Quran and Hadith if put on the spot.


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    25 分
  • Faith Bears The Fruit of Action
    2020/12/25

    What good is it, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? In this episode is a helpful reminder from Imam Zaid Shakir that deeds without faith are rootless, and faith without deeds is fruitless. A long life is worthy of rewards when the commands of God are fulfilled.

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    16 分
  • Do Not Lose Hope
    2020/12/11

    In the twentieth century, the question of Islamic Tradition generates an intense debate within normative and historical Islam. The first step lies in distinguishing well what belongs to the teaching of Islam that forms the ritualistic life of the Muslim. In this episode, Imam Zaid Shakir depicts how Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) meticulously applied the precepts of the Koran at every moment and detail of his life. In this way, a pillar of Muslim faith is constructed. This source of light and guidance can lead us completely.


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    30 分
  • What Are You Thankful For?
    2020/12/03

    When expressing gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. In this episode, Imam Zaid Shakir presents a distinct clarification of "Thanksgiving", identifies an aspect of cultural heritage reflection, and highlights the nature of thankfulness according to our religion.


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    27 分