Dua Kumayl: A Deeper Look - Mizan Institute
Religion & Spirituality Podcas
A dedicated podcast series by Mizãn Institute hosted by Shaykh Mahdi Rastani. Join us as we uncover the Tafsir of the holy Dua Kumayl.
Location:
United States
Description:
A dedicated podcast series by Mizãn Institute hosted by Shaykh Mahdi Rastani. Join us as we uncover the Tafsir of the holy Dua Kumayl.
Language:
English
Website:
http://www.mizaninstitute.org
Episodes
Part 45. Your Rememberence is My Cure
2/14/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of how each of the names of Allah is a cure to one of the spiritual ailments of the human being.
Duration:00:16:55
Part 44. The One Who is Quickly Pleased
2/13/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of how Allah forgives the one who disobeyed him for year. He is quickly pleased with him the moment he asks for forgiveness.
Duration:00:22:38
Part 43. What it Means to Remember God
2/12/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of what it means to truly remember Allah and two types of dhikr.
Duration:00:22:46
Part 42. Even the Prophet Enters Heaven through God's Mercy
2/11/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks about the importance of relying on the mercy and grace of Allah and that no matter what we do, we will never be able to worship Allah they way he should be worshipped.
Duration:00:21:01
Part 41. Aiming High in Dua
2/10/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speak of the importance of aiming high when we ask Allah for blessings and to have high aspirations in our lives.
Duration:00:21:15
Part 40. The Hidden Blessings of God
2/9/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the hidden blessings of Allah. These blessings are difficulties and calamities that would have happened to us if Allah had not protected us from them.
Duration:00:21:43
Part 39. What is it mean to fear God?
2/8/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains what it means to fear Allah and how this fear is compatible with one's love and affection towards him. He also touches on how to balance fear and hope when it comes to Allah.
Duration:00:22:25
Part 38. Building a Connection with Allah
2/7/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of why after worshipping Allah for many years, many of us still don't feel like we have built a connection with him and how to fix that.
Duration:00:20:29
Part 37. The Body Follows the Willpower of the Mind
2/6/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains how the body follows the direction, intention and willpower of one's soul. As long as the mind is determined, the body will follow in its footsteps.
Duration:00:22:08
Part 36. Complaining to the Master
2/5/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks about the uniqueness of our relationship with God. He is our master, and at the same time, when we struggle to carry out his commands, we are to complain to no one but him.
Duration:00:22:48
Part 35. Taking Advantage of Your Time
2/4/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the importance of taking advantage of the limited time that we are granted in this world, and what happens when our main focus is obeying Allah.
Duration:00:21:51
Part 34. Allah Only Accepts the Deeds of the God Weary
2/3/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the main determining factor that will lead to the acceptance of our deeds. He also touches on how the concept of tawhid can bring unity to one's actions.
Duration:00:21:33
Part 33. What does it mean for an act to be accepted?
2/2/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains what it means for an act of worship to be accepted compared to it simply being valid from a jurisprudential perspective.
Duration:00:21:03
Part 32. Should we repeat some phrases three times in Dua Kumayl
2/1/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains the teachings of the Ahlul-Bayt relating to changing the details of the duas that have been narrated from them. He also breifly touches on the concept of slavery in Islam and how it differs from that of the modern world.
Duration:00:23:05
Part 31. You Need to Repent to Gain Closeness to Allah
1/31/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains how dua Kumayl illustrates the concept of repentance being a prerequisite to coming close to Allah, and how while we are engaged in sinning, we cannot come close to him.
Duration:00:21:36
Part 30. How Your World Changes After Doing Tawbah
1/30/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks on a hadith from the book of al-Kafi that explains how Allah covers the bad deed of his servant when he genuinely repents from it, such that even the angels forget about it.
Duration:00:21:16
Part 29. What deeds are hidden from the two angels?
1/29/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains the verses of the Quran that speak of the body of the human being bearing witness against him and which of the deeds are hidden from the two angels in charge of recording one's deeds.
Duration:00:19:11
Part 28. Why create angels when God knows our deeds?
1/28/2021
Duration:00:21:39
Part 27. Who witnesses the deeds I commit?
1/27/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi delves into the different beings and entities who witness the deeds of the human being, and consequently, bear witness to them on the Day of Judgment.
Duration:00:22:27
Part 26. Will God differentiate between us?
1/26/2021
In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the importance of understanding how God will not only differentiate between believers and non-believers, but also between practicing and non-practicing believers.
Duration:00:21:33