Qur'an Connection by Good Tree Academy

In this episode, Sr Daniyal talks to our hosts Shauna Mustafa and Maryam Yousafzai about the struggles of Muslim women in the modern world. Support the show

Hear the beautiful recitation of high school student Rayyan. To support students studying the Quran alongside core academics, please donate your Zakat or Sadaqa at https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan or Zelle to donations@goodtreeacademy.org Support the show

Ustadh Michael speaks about the Laylatul Qadr and how the Quran was a treasure sent down from the Lord of all of the worlds. In these last 10 days of Ramadan let us treasure it by reading, listening, and trying to understand its meaning. To support students memorizing and learning the meaning of the Quran visit https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan, Zelle to donations@goodtreeacademy.org or mail a check to our school address. Support the show

Listen to the beautiful recitation of Full Time Hifz student Yaqub and support students in need of financial aid with your Sadaqa or Zakat. Visit https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan, Zelle to donations@goodtreeacademy.org or mail a check to our school. Support the show

Good Tree Academy students offer a Quranic reminder, an Islamic Story and a few poems about being Muslim. Listen to this entertaining show for the whole family. Support the education of Muslim children with your Sadaqa or Zakat at https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan or Zelle to donations at goodtreeacademy.org Support the show

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Good Tree Academy's Full Time Hifz student Aminah shares her beautiful recitation with us. Support students studying Quran with your Sadaqa or Zakat at https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan, Zelle to donations@goodtreeacademy.org or mail a check to our school. Support the show

Listen to Ustadh Hafiz Michael Wolfender tell his story about how he converted to Islam and how the Quran transformed his life. Support students studying Quran at https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan or Zelle to donations@goodtreeacademy.org. Zakat donations are accepted for our Tuition Assistance Program. Support the show

Eighth-grader Unays shares his beautiful recitation. This Ramadan, support students studying Allah's book. Visit https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan or Zelle to donations@goodtreeacademy.org. Donations are Zakat eligible. Support the show

10th Grader Ammaar gives a beautiful khutba offering his fellow students a list of important things to act on to help them benefit from the blessed month of Ramadan. Support the show

Ustadh Michael speaks about how Allah tests us with the Quran. We should give it priority over other activities, especially in the month of Ramadan. Please support our Tuition Assistance Program at goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan. Support the show

Guest Khateeb Sheikh Arsalan Haque gave Good Tree students an important message about watching what you say and that Ramadan is the best time to practice. Support the show

Ustadh Michael tells us a very interesting story of how the first Quran was written down and how Allah's promise was kept to preserve it. Support the show

Ustadh Michael speaks about how Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was known to be the most honest and trustworthy individual in his community even before he became the Messenger of Allah. Support the show

Our guest khatib Sheikh Ikrimah speaks to the students about the importance of not wasting the precious time Allah SWA has given us with the coming of every new day. Support the show

Some try to prove God does not exist through science but the Quran makes it clear that the Designer behind all science is Allah (SWA). Support the show

Ustadh Michael speaks about how the Muslims historically brought people together of different religions to build secure, thriving communities. Support the show

Good Tree Academy Senior and this year's valedictorian Faizan delivers Jummah Khutba about following the example of Prophet Muhammad (SWS). Support the show

Whatever is best doesn’t come easy. It takes work. For those who love, study and learn the Qur’an, upon entering paradise, angels will don these believers with garments and crowns, including their parents who fostered the best learning. Allah has given us some illustrations of the rewards He has prepared in paradise, and they are like nothing we’ve seen. Paradise will have mansions which will look like stars they are so high. And who will these mansions be for? Principal Wadud Hassan explains it is for those who will be told to recite Qur’an. The more you recite, the higher and higher levels the reciter will rise. When the reciter stops determines the level of his or her home in paradise. Heaven will contain tents like hollowed pearls 60 miles from each side. These rewards are especially for the believers who apply the perfume of Qur’an to your soul. It’s a smell palpable to angels. Earning paradise means hard work, worship and deeds like fasting, reading Qur’an and exhibiting good character. The next time you face a challenge, like waking up on time for Fajr prayer, think of the treasure Allah has waiting for you and work hard in this short life for that eternal happiness. Support the show

In Surah At Tariq, Allah prompts us to consider our origin: “Let people then consider what they were created from!” (At-Tariq 86:5 The Nightcomer) Ustadh Michael Wolfender uses this ayat along with examples like IKEA furniture, cow stomachs, birds’ eyes and stomachs to consider advanced design and our purpose. Our purpose is to learn about and worship Allah, as we will return to Him. This life is a test of patience and gratitude for the bounties Allah provides and withholds. In the second half of Surah At-Tariq, Allah advises of the guidance He has sent in His Book: “Surely this ˹Quran˺ is a decisive word and is not to be taken lightly.” (86:13 - 14) The Qur’an advises us of our purpose, in our faith and path in this life with guidance for earning eternal happiness. Support the show