Lecture 12: Balancing Acceptance, Action, and Hope: Practical Steps for Modern Muslims
Loving and Living the Quran
As salāmu alaykum and welcome to Loving and Living the Qur'an, your guide to practical spirituality for modern Muslims. In this series, recorded from our live sessions during Muharram (July 2024), we're reflecting on the theme of "Finding Peace in an Imperfect World." If you have any comments or suggestions for future topics, please email us at . Also, make sure to sign up for our newsletter at livingthequran.org to stay updated on new episodes. Thank you for tuning in! Episode Discussion: Continuing our theme of "Finding Peace in an Imperfect World," today's focus is on...
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Lecture 11: Understanding Self-Worth: Insights and Reflections for Modern Muslims
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As salāmu alaykum and welcome to Loving and Living the Qur'an, a podcast dedicated to practical spirituality for modern Muslims. In this episode, we dive into the theme of self-esteem, a topic we've been exploring throughout this month of Adha. Self-esteem, or self-worth, is crucial for our mental and emotional well-being. It shapes how we perceive ourselves, handle life's challenges, and interact with the world. When we feel good about ourselves, we can face difficulties with confidence and resilience. Conversely, low self-esteem can make life's challenges feel even more daunting. Join us as...
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Lecture 10: Navigating Life's Challenges: Practical Wisdom for Modern Muslims
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As salāmu alaykum and welcome back to Loving and Living the Qur'an. In this episode, we explore how to navigate life's difficulties with grace and resilience, a theme we focused on during Muharram this year. Join us as we discuss practical strategies for maintaining balance and happiness in a world that often feels turbulent and unpredictable. We’ll delve into how to create a supportive home environment, cultivate meaningful relationships, and implement simple, intentional actions that can make a big difference in your daily life. Discover how to blend spiritual insights with practical...
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Lecture 9: Finding Peace in an Imperfect World: Reflections from Muharram
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As-salāmu alaykum and welcome back to Loving and Living the Qur'an. In this episode, we dive deep into our Muharram reflections on "Finding Peace in an Imperfect World." Join us as we explore the challenges of balancing acceptance, action, and hope amidst life's trials. We’ll discuss how the Qur'an guides us to cultivate inner tranquility and build peaceful relationships, even when the world feels chaotic. Discover practical insights on creating harmony in your home and heart, drawing from both scripture and personal experiences. Share your thoughts and suggestions with us at and stay...
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Lecture 8: Gratitude in Hard Times: Finding Peace Amidst Challenges
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As-salāmu alaykum! Welcome back to Loving and Living the Qur'an. In today’s episode, we dive deep into our ongoing series, "Finding Peace in an Imperfect World." We'll explore how gratitude can be a powerful tool for finding inner peace, especially when facing life’s challenges. We'll reflect on the teachings of the Qur'an and the Ahlulbayt about maintaining gratitude during tough times. You'll learn practical tips for cultivating gratitude even when things aren’t going well, and discover how this practice can transform your perspective and resilience. Join us as we discuss the profound...
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Lecture 7: The Practice of Gratitude to Cultivate Inner Peace
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As salāmu alaykum and welcome to another episode of Loving and Living the Qur'an! In today’s lecture, the seventh in our series “Finding Peace in an Imperfect World,” we explore the transformative power of gratitude. Recorded live during Muharram 2024, this episode dives into how gratitude, both a command and a promise from Allah, can help us find peace and happiness even amidst life’s challenges! Join us as we reflect on the Qur'anic teachings about gratitude, its benefits, and practical ways to incorporate it into our daily lives. Learn how being grateful not only brings us closer...
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Lecture 6: The Practice of Trust [Tawakkul] to Cultivate Inner Peace Part 2
Loving and Living the Quran
As-salāmu alaykum and welcome to another episode of Loving and Living the Qur'an. In this episode, recorded during our Muharram sessions in July 2024, we delve into finding tranquility in a world that often feels far from perfect. We explore the profound concept of tawakkul—trusting in Allah's plan—by examining its role in reducing anxiety and fostering inner peace. Join us as we reflect on the teachings of the Qur'an and Hadith, discuss the impact of trusting Allah’s plan on our emotional well-being, and share inspiring stories from the Qur'an that illustrate how tawakkul can transform...
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Lecture 5: The Practice of Trust [Tawakkul] to Cultivate Inner Peace Part 1
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As-salāmu alaykum! Welcome to another episode of Loving and Living the Qur'an. In today’s episode, we dive into our fifth lecture from the Muharram series, focusing on "Finding Peace in an Imperfect World: Balancing Acceptance, Action, and Hope." Join us as we explore the concept of tawakkul (trust in Allah) and how it can transform our approach to life's challenges. We'll discuss practical steps to cultivate this trust amidst modern anxieties and uncertainties. Learn how to balance your efforts with faith and how to find inner peace even when things seem out of control. We also touch on...
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Lecture 4: The Practice of Contentment to Cultivate Inner Peace
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As-salāmu alaykum! Welcome back to Loving and Living the Quran. In this episode, we dive into our series on "Finding Peace in an Imperfect World," recorded during our Muharram sessions. Today, we’re exploring the practice of contentment and how it ties into our quest for inner peace. We’ll reflect on why contentment is so elusive in today’s world of constant comparison and materialism. From the Qur'anic perspective to practical tips, we’ll discuss how to cultivate a sense of peace and satisfaction, regardless of what we have or don’t have. Join us as we unpack: The concept of...
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Lecture 3: The Practice of Acceptance to Cultivate Inner Peace
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As salāmu alaykum and welcome back to Loving and Living the Quran! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the third part of our Muharram series, exploring "Finding Peace in an Imperfect World: Balancing Acceptance, Action, and Hope." We’re continuing our journey of reflection and practical spirituality, focusing on how we can find inner peace amidst the chaos of modern life. Join us as we unravel the Qur'anic concepts of peace, from the idea of Salam to the deeper meanings of Sakina and contentment. We’ll discuss how understanding these teachings can help us navigate our personal...
info_outlineTOPIC OF THE YEAR: The pursuit and practice of Ihsan
The primary purpose of these gatherings is to give our condolences to the household of the beloved Holy Prophet of Islam.
BLESSINGS OF THESE MAJLIS:
- It revives not only our deen but us too.
- It helps us realign what really matters.
- Commemorating the tragedy has kept our religion alive.
- It is only the Grace of God and this huge sacrifice by the most beloved of his creatures that has kept this deen alive till today.
- It allows us to get in touch with ourselves and remind ourselves of where we need help and transformation in our life.
An important part of these days is to pass on the message of Kerbala to others.
Hadith by Imam Reza (AS): “By learning our knowledge and teaching it to people. If people knew the merits of our knowledge they would follow us.”
Imam Hussain’s (AS) message: Living with the concept of ihsan- kindness, excellence, and virtue.
COVID- Challenges and opportunities:
- Safety and protection
- Intention and action
- Motivation to attend
The Holy Family as inspiration
Fatima Zahra (SA):
- “Best of people on the earth in origin, dignity and honour.”
- Pillar of Islam
- An axis of intercession
- Her children- Hasan, Hussain, Mohsin come from the same root word- h-s-n.
- Hasan: one who is virtuous and does good.
- Hussain: derivative of Hasan.
Basic foundations of morality and righteousness
- Adl: Give people their due which has been asked of them. Imam Ali (AS) said that, “Adl is the foundation on which the world rests.”
- Ihsan is going above and beyond justice and acting with nobility and kindness. Imam Ali (AS) says, “When you are focused on doing more than is required, that’s how people fall in love with you.”
‘Hasana’ is a key root word of the Quran.
- It appears 194 times in the Quran.
- It means inner beauty, living a life of virtue.
- Allah is the ultimate ‘mohsin’- one who does ihsan.
- When we do things that are hurtful to ourselves or others, He deals with us only that we deserve. But when we do good, he multiplies it.
LINKS:
- H.A.R. GIBBS: A STUDY OF HISTORY (1963)
- Fara'edoh-Samtayn vol.2 p.68
- Beharul-Anwar, vol.43 pp.4-18
- Beharul-Anwar, vol.8 p.51
- Surah Al-Nahl [16:90]
- Surah Qassas [28:77]
- Surah An-Najm [53:31]
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