Grounded: In Faith

When we reflect on our own worth and value, as well as the worth and value of those around us, what metric are we using?Abu Nadrah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said during the days after the pilgrimage, “O people, your Lord is one and your father (Adam) is one. Verily there is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, nor of a non-Arab over an Arab, nor of a red (white) person over a black person, nor black person over a red (white) person, except in terms of Taqwa (God consciousness). Have I conveyed the message?” They said, “The Messenger of Allah has conveyed the message.”Source: Musnad Aḥmad 23489Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Arna’utSpeaker: Ustadh Naeem Baig

What aspects of our society influence our perception of self in today's world? Where are we deriving our sense of value from?Hadith: Abu Malik al-Ash’ari reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Four traits in my nation are among the affairs of ignorance that they have not abandoned: boasting over status, disparaging over lineage, seeking rain by the stars, and wailing over the dead.”Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 934Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to MuslimSpeaker: Ustadh Naeem Baig

As we continue to witness injustice all around the world, how can we use the guidance of the Quran to recenter and refocus ourselves spiritually?Speaker: Ustadh Naeem Baig

The love the Prophet (SAW) had for Khadijah (RA) was unlike any other. Listen in to learn about the beautiful relationship of love, unwavering support, and sincerity that our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and our mother Khadija (RA) had, and how we can embody those attributes in our own lives.Speaker: Ustadh Naeem Baig

Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (ﷺ) said:"A woman is married for four things, i.e., her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be a losers."Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 5090To understand a society's values, we can examine the standards it sets for marriage.The Prophet (pbuh) instructed us to prioritize religion and character in choosing a spouse, warning that neglecting these qualities leads to widespread corruption.To build a strong Muslim community, we must first establish strong Muslim households, rooted in marriages that emphasize deen and character above all else.Speaker: Ustadh Naeem Baig

Intentions. How big of a role do they play in our lives?It is narrated on the authority of Amir al-Mu'minin (Leader of the Believers), Abu Hafs 'Umar bin al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), say"Actions are according to intentions, and every person will get what they intended. Whoever migrates with an intention for Allah and His Messenger, the migration will be for the sake of Allah and His Messenger. And whoever migrates for worldly gain or to marry a woman, then his migration will be for the sake of whatever he migrated for."Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 54, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1907Speaker: Ustadh Naeem Baig

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