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The 30th juz has 34 meccan surahs and 3 madani surahs.  We will focus on the themes of heaven and hell for the last episode of our podcast series.  We pray we arrive in jannah a place of God’s mercy, proximity and closeness and not in hell which is distant from Allah and absent of Allah’s mercy.  The hereafter is the fruits of the seeds which we planted in this world.  In Surah an Naziat, Allah swt reminds us that this is the day in which human beings will see or be called to remember what it is that they have strived for.  Heaven and Hell are the outcomes of what we have done in this world.  It’s important to note that the pleasures of paradise and displeasures of hell are not similar to the ones we experience in this lower life.  To enter paradise there is no easy answer but the simple thing to focus on is giving a preference to the next world over this one. Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google

The 29th juz has 10 makki surahs and 1 madani surah.  Meccan surahs focus on aqeedah and one of the primary beliefs is the day of accountability.  The Qur’an explores the theme of ma’ad in great depth.  In Surah Ma’arij for example Allah swt describes the day as incredibly long, feeling as though it is 50,000 years.  The prophet (s) however is told to look forward to this day, and find comfort in it.  Since the day of judgment is a day of accountability, it is the day of true justice and a manifestation of God’s perfection.  A question to ask ourselves is if we genuinely believe in the occurrence of this day? Do our beliefs manifest into actions? Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google

The 28th Juz of the Qur’ān covers 9 surahs and all of them are madani.  Approximately four of the nine surahs address issues with regards to women. The first surah of the juz is Surah Mujadilah (the woman who contends/argues/complains).  In Surah Mujadilah the chapter opens with the complaint of the woman who is being oppressed by her husband with the practice of dhihar (a pre islamic practice of estranging the wives by equating them to their mothers). In Surah Talaq we see that Allah swt is aware of all of our intentions, and even in instances of seeking a divorce we should work towards treating each other honorably.  God’s laws are accompanied with ethical injunctions, one of our grandest tests is how we treat each other.  In Surah Tahrim, the chapter opens up with discussing a time when Rasulullah (s) was going through a difficulty with some of his wives.  Even in marital strife or conflict, the verse 6:66 encourages us to take care of our families and to help each other spiritually.  The examples of four women are taken at the end of the surah: wives of Prophet Lut, Nuh and then Sayyidah Maryam and Sayyidah Asiyah.  The examples show that our salvation is not contingent on who we are married to. Discussions on marital strife and women’s rights go back to Allah swt and how centered we are on Him. Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google

As the theme-based approach to Juz 25, 26 and 27 draws to a close, this episode focuses on the grand capacity of God’s mercy by looking at two specific forms of it: His hidayah (God’s extra guidance) and His maghfirah (forgiveness). This is an important topic as God’s forgiveness holds a massive role throughout the Quran, whereby Allah (swt) consistently mentions the showering of His mercy upon us. The episode covers the close relationship between the themes of maghfirah and hidayah, by exploring how both of them together helps our journey towards God, and the ways in which both work as manifestations of Allah’s (swt) mercy.   Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google

Continuing on with the theme-based approach of Juz 25, 26 and 27, this episode explores the concept of the shayatin or the devils by focusing on the role they have on our lives and our minds. The aim here is to deconstruct the many misconceptions we have regarding the shayatin’s presence over us through Quranic verses, recognising the capacities in which they exist to misconstrue our thoughts and misguide us from the right path. In building a better awareness of this, we can thus move towards seeking protection from shaytaan through the remembrance of Allah (swt). Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google

This episode moves towards facilitating a theme-based discussion of the Quran. By combining verses from Juz 25, 26 and 27, an embedded exploration of the reality of death, what it is, and how it is discussed in the Quran is provided. Collectively across these Juz’s, there are 13 Makkan Surahs and 5 Madani Surahs, thus highlighting a focus on issues surrounding aqaid (beliefs) and akhlaq (morals) on one side and legislative issues on the other. The Surahs used to explore the theme of death include Surah Mulk, Surah Qaf, Surah Fussilat, Surah Al-Hadid and Surah An-Najm.   Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google

The 24th Juz covers the last 43 verses of Surah Az-Zumar (The Throngs), Surah Ghafir (The Forgiver), and first 46 verses of Surah Fussilat (The Elaborated)-also containing the first wajib sajdah. In Surah Ghafir was named after a believer from the house of Pharoah. The story describes Hizel, or Ezekiel (English), challenging the Pharaoh's opposition to Moses. The surah describes Pharaoh’s arrogance is what led him to a sealed heart. We can learn from the example of Hizkil working hard in the way of Truth and entrusting our affairs to God and God alone. Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google

The 23rd Juz covers the last 55 verses of Surah Yaseen, Surah As-Saffat, Surah Saad and first 31 verses of Surah- Az-Zumar. This Juz reflects on the beauty, depth and sheer awe the Quran presents to a point that staunch enemies of Islam secretly listening were enamored by it. Over the span of two decades, verse by verse the people reflected and built a relationship with each sound of the Holy Quran. To become a Quranic society, we must question the role and status we give the Book of Truth on a daily basis. Leveling up our experience with the Quran is an essential tool to increase our mindfulness of Allah(swt). The Quran was sent down as a warning to never lose sight of our purpose. In what ways can we reflect on it everyday? Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google

The 22nd Juz covers the last 42 verses of Surah Al-Ahzab (The Confederation), Surah Saba (Sabeans), Surah Fatir (The Originator), and the first 27 verses of Surah Yaseen. Today’s episode explores a common question amongst Muslims, as to why the Ahl al-Bayt are not mentioned explicitly in the Qur’an. The Ayat al-Tathir (verse of Purity) addresses the Prophet’s wives and their special status. The latter part of the verse has shifted in pronoun usage from feminine plural to plural masculine therefore the addressing audience has also altered. These details lead us to the Ahl al-Bayt through the Qur’an as a doorway. God’s strategy is that it is general but points us in the right direction. Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google

The 21st Juz consists of Surat al-Ankabut (last 23 verses, The Spider), Surat ar-Ruum (60 verse, The Romans), Sura Luqman (34 verses), Sura as-Sajdah (30 verses, The Prostration), and Surat al-Ahzab (First 30 verses, The Confederates). A major theme of the Quran is its juxtaposition of this world in relation to the hereafter. God reminds us of the certainty of death, and the promise of the hereafter, and in this realization lies the purpose of our being in this temporary world, also referred to as the ‘lower existence’. Death is a reminder that we will all inevitably return to Him, so our life here should be one of servitude so as to secure the hereafter. God cautions us in Surah Luqman to be mindful of the death, and the day of reckoning, where none will atone for the other, and warns us not to be deceived by this world. Learn more: http://lnk.worldfed.org/30Juz _________________________________________________________________________________________ Watch or listen to our series on any of the channels below: Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/WorldFederationKSIMC Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WFKSIMC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wfksimc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/wfksimc  Podcasts: Apple Podcasts: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Apple Spotify: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Spotify Google: http://lnk.worldfed.org/Google