Juz' 22 with Dr. Rania Awaad, Dr. Omar Suleiman, & Sh. Abdullah Oduro | Qur'an 30 for 30 Season 3

Ramadan Programs and Donations

The speaker reminds viewers of the various programs available during Ramadan, including Judgment Day series, Quran 30 for 30, Late Night Reflections, Late Night Dua, and Rotating at Night. They also encourage viewers to donate to Yaqeen Institute in the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

Awareness of Programs

• Viewers are reminded of the various programs available during Ramadan.

• These include Judgment Day series, Quran 30 for 30, Late Night Reflections, Late Night Dua, and Rotating at Night.

Donation Reminder

• Viewers are encouraged to donate to Yaqeen Institute in the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

• Automated donations can help Yaqeen continue producing resources.

Interview with Dr. Daniel Haqiqatjou

Dr. Daniel Haqiqatjou is interviewed about his favorite session from Quran 30 for 30 and content that has struck him during Ramadan.

Favorite Session from Quran 30 for 30

• Dr. Haqiqatjou is asked about his favorite session from Quran 30 for 30.

• He struggles to pick a favorite because he finds all sessions great.

Striking Content During Ramadan

• Dr. Haqiqatjou shares that Muslim students at Stanford University watch Judgment Day series every night on a big screen in the middle of campus.

• He mentions two verses that have struck him during Ramadan: Surah verse 11 and Surah verse about Allah's knowledge of women conceiving or delivering.

Location of Abdullah

The speakers discuss the whereabouts of Abdullah during Ramadan.

Whereabouts of Abdullah

• Speakers discuss the whereabouts of Abdullah.

• Abdullah reveals he is in South Carolina and will be getting a hotel for Sheikh soon.

• Dr. Haqiqatjou jokes that he cannot possibly keep up with Abdullah's location changes.

Ping-Pong Competition

The speakers discuss their ongoing ping-pong competition and plans to finish it within the next few days.

Ping-Pong Competition

• Speakers discuss their ongoing ping-pong competition.

• They plan to finish the competition within the next few days.

The Precision of Creation and Decree

In this section, the speaker discusses the concept of divine decree and how it relates to our lives. He explains that everything we do in life is recorded by Allah, including our deeds and their impact on others.

Divine Decree

• Our lifespan is predetermined by Allah before we are born.

• Allah resurrects the dead and records everything they have done in life.

• Our deeds and their impact on others are recorded by Allah.

• Everything that happens as a result of our actions is also recorded.

Writing of Decree

• There are different types of writing of decree in Islam.

• The preserved tablet with Allah takes into consideration what would have happened if things had gone differently.

• The angels write down what Allah commands them to write, but they don't have unlimited knowledge like Allah does.

• None of our actions can escape Allah's infinite wisdom and knowledge.

Day of Judgment

• On the Day of Judgment, we will be confronted with the writing of our own deeds.

• We will not be shown the writing of divine decree because it did not cause us to act in certain ways.

Writing Our Own Books

The speaker talks about how we are constantly writing our own books, and that we cannot escape Allah's control. He emphasizes the importance of putting forth good deeds and seeking forgiveness for our shortcomings.

Reflection during the Last 10 Days

• The last 10 days of Ramadan are a time for reflection and contemplation.

• It is important to reflect on our sins and shortcomings, and to seek forgiveness from Allah.

• Contemplation brings forth humility, which is necessary for repentance.

Allah's Control over Nations

• Surah Al-Hajj discusses how every nation has its appointed time, which cannot be delayed or hastened by anyone except Allah.

• When a nation is destroyed, the righteous will be raised up based on their intentions.

Importance of Repentance

• Repentance is a good deed in itself.

• We should remember that Allah can take us away at any moment, so it is important to constantly seek forgiveness and put forth good deeds.

Understanding Allah's Will

In this section, the speaker discusses how Allah chooses to do what He wills and how we should worship Him on His terms. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of having good expectations of Allah.

Allah's Ability to Grant Respite

• Allah is the one who grants respite and may delay punishment or even good due to His ultimate wisdom.

• Unlike parents or guardians who may not have the ability to punish, Allah is able to do all things and chooses when to do something or when to prohibit something.

Allah's Watchful Eye

• Allah has been watching over all of His certain servants.

• This verse reminds us that Allah is always watchful of His servants with His mercy and love.

Calling on Allah's Beautiful Names

In this section, the speaker encourages listeners to call on Allah's beautiful names and attributes during the last 10 nights of Ramadan. The speaker emphasizes that doing so can help reflect these attributes in our lives.

Reflecting on Deeds

• We should use our deeds and shortcomings as motivation for calling on Allah's beautiful names.

• The speaker thanks the host for his commitment to the Quran and adjusts his camera.

Surat Al-Fajr

• The speaker discusses contemplation and thinking about verses during Ramadan, specifically mentioning Surat Al-Fajr.

• The speaker encourages listeners to try different sunnah practices during Ramadan, including spiritual seclusion.

Capitalizing on the Sunnah of the Prophet

The speaker encourages people to take advantage of the Sunnah of the Prophet and suggests Islamic contemplation as a way to do so.

Islamic Contemplation

• The speaker suggests Islamic contemplation as a way to capitalize on the Sunnah of the Prophet.

• Islamic contemplation is different from meditation in its current form, which comes from Buddhist roots. It involves internally and externally focused attention to one's heart, mind, soul, and self.

• There are many forms of Islamic contemplation, including murakaba self-monitoring and mohastiba self-evaluation by Imam al-Azadi and external contemplative tools like contemplating reflecting by Ibn al-Qayyim.

• The speaker shares a formula for Islamic contemplation that she learned from her teachers in Damascus. It involves reflecting on one's relationship with Allah, then with people in one's life, then with one's community or ummah, then with the globe or universe.

Surat Fathir

• The speaker recommends using Surat Fathir for guided imagery during Islamic contemplation.

• She goes through some descriptions in verse 9 that use guided imagery to help understand Allah's greatness and resurrection.

Overall, this talk encourages people to take advantage of the Sunnah of the Prophet through Islamic contemplation. The speaker provides examples of different forms of Islamic contemplation and shares a formula for reflection. She also recommends using Surat Fathir for guided imagery during reflection.

Contemplating the Signs of Allah

In this section, the speaker invites us to contemplate the signs of Allah in the world around us. The focus is on bodies of water and their properties, as well as the seamless transition between day and night.

Bodies of Water

• Allah invites us to look at bodies of water, without which no living creature can survive.

• He compares fresh and salty water, bringing forth tender seafood and ornaments from both.

• Freshwater and saltwater come close but do not merge, demonstrating Allah's greatness.

Day and Night

• Allah merges day into night seamlessly without any errors or glitches.

• The sun and moon orbit in their appointed terms without crashing down on Earth.

• This contemplation helps shrink our egos and realize our problems are small compared to Allah's greatness.

Meditative Contemplation

• Meditative contemplation has strong spiritual healing potential that opens a window for psychological and emotional healing.

• It is especially relevant during Ramadan when people are doing Sunnah At-Tikaf.

Expectation and Gratitude

In this section, the speaker discusses how expectation is a huge part of entitlement and how Muslims can change that with vikkir alhamdulillah. The speaker also talks about gratitude towards Allah for giving life after death.

Expectation and Entitlement

• Expectation is a huge part of entitlement.

• Muslims can change their entitlement by practicing vikkir alhamdulillah.

Gratitude Towards Allah

• Thanking Allah for giving life after death is the most intense form of gratitude.

• Muslims should thank Allah for resuscitation every day until the ultimate resurrection.

• Our existence is a blessing that we cannot take for granted.

Awareness of Allah's Greatness

In this section, the speaker talks about how becoming more aware of Allah's greatness and favors leads to an increased awareness of one's own shortcomings and vulnerabilities to Allah.

Awareness of One's Own Shortcomings

• Becoming more aware of Allah's greatness and favors leads to an increased awareness of one's own shortcomings and vulnerabilities to Allah.

Profound Chapter in Quran

In this section, the speaker discusses how Surah Yasin brings home the idea that the originator is always in charge, constantly sustaining us.

Profound Chapter in Quran

• Surah Yasin brings home the idea that the originator is always in charge, constantly sustaining us.

• All chapters in Quran are profound but Surah Yasin stands out.

Dr. Malik Badri: Father of Modern Islamic Psychology

In this section, the speaker talks about Dr. Malik Badri as being ahead of his time as he revived Islamic psychology. The speaker also recommends Dr. Badri's book, "Contemplation."

Dr. Malik Badri: Father of Modern Islamic Psychology

• Dr. Malik Badri revived the concept of Islamic psychology and is known as the father of modern Islamic psychology.

• His book "Contemplation" goes through practical step-by-step instructions on how to transform one's life.

• The speaker personally benefited from reading "Contemplation" and has recommended it to others.

• Dr. Malik Badri was a precocious genius way ahead of his time.

The Legacy of Dr. Malik Badri

In this section, the speakers discuss the legacy of Dr. Malik Badri, a 9th-century scholar who wrote about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and brought mental health into the discussion in Islamic scholarship.

Dr. Malik Badri's Contributions to CBT

• Dr. Malik Badri was one of the first scholars to write about cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which is now widely used in the field.

• Islamic scholars figured out specific psychiatric conditions like OCD and phobias nearly a millennium before Western psychologists did.

• Dr. Bedri found an original book on CBT by Benji that was stuck in Sofia's library for hundreds of years and translated it.

Reviving Mental Health Discussion in Islam

• Allah places people like Dr. Malik Badri at certain times to revive something when the time is ready for it.

• Muslims are finally ready to bring mental health back into the discussion, thanks to people like Dr. Malik Badri.

• The speakers hope to revive Muslim traditions of mental health through their organization, Madison.

Islamic Tradition of Psychiatric Wards and Therapies

In this section, the speakers discuss how Muslims were among the first in human history to develop psychiatric wards and various forms of therapy such as talk therapy, sound therapy, water therapy, art therapy, and color therapy.

Muslim Innovations in Mental Health

• Muslims developed hospitals with specific areas for mental health and psychological healing.

• Muslims developed various forms of therapy such as talk therapy, sound therapy, water therapy, art therapy, and color therapy.

• Mental health was no exception to the rule that Allah sent down a cure for every illness.

Dr. Malik Badri's Impact on Malcolm X

In this section, the speakers discuss Dr. Malik Badri's impact on Malcolm X and how he inspired them to revive Muslim traditions of mental health.

Dr. Malik Badri's Influence on Malcolm X

• Dr. Malik Badri was someone that Malcolm X looked up to and admired.

• According to many accounts, Malcolm X took the name "Malik" after meeting Dr. Malik Badri in Sudan.

Reviving Muslim Traditions of Mental Health

• The speakers hope to revive Muslim traditions of mental health through their organization, Madison.

• The conversation ends with a simple goodbye from one speaker to another.