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Episode 31: The Night Journey & Ascension - Part #2 The Prophet ﷺ is taken on the back of a magnificent creature, Al-Buraq, to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem, reaching there within minutes! We'll continue with our flashback to look at the history of Al-Quds / Jerusalem, as we learn timeless lessons from the past, and how they apply today. "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 30: The Night Journey & Ascension - Part #1 Set against the backdrop of the "Year of Sorrow" - a period marked by intense personal grief and persecution for the Prophet ﷺ - comes a powerful journey rooted in history, solace, and spiritual continuity. This is Part #1 of a series on Al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj, where we focus on the profound significance of the Isra' - the miraculous night journey from the Sacred Mosque in Makkah to Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa in Jerusalem. "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 29: Aisha & Sawdah Following the Year of Sorrow and the loss of Khadijah (ra), the Prophet's (ﷺ) household experienced a period of deep transition. This session reflects on his marriages to Sawdah bint Zam'ah (ra) and Aisha bint Abi Bakr (ra) - examining the care, wisdom, and divine guidance behind these unions. "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 07: As-Salam What does this name of Allah mean? In a fast-paced and chaotic world, true peace can feel hard to hold on to! Step into the majesty of the Divine with an exploration of As-Salam, the Source of Peace. We'll dive into how understanding this Divine name can help us cultivate inner peace, heal our hearts, and bring harmony to our daily lives and relationships. "Beautiful Names" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 06: Al-Quddoos What does this name of Allah mean? The Most Holy? How does this relate to Allah's power and majesty? Where is it in the Quran and Hadith? Step into the majesty of the Divine with an exploration of Al-Quddoos, the Most Pure. In an era of imperfection and defects, what does understanding Allah's complete perfection mean to us? "Beautiful Names" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 28: Meeting with Jinn On his way back from Ta'if, the Prophet (ﷺ) met with mysterious creatures called Jinn! Who and what are they? Did the Prophet (ﷺ) meet them again? Let's discover how the unseen world mirrors our own struggles with faith, choice, and truth. "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 27: Asylum What do you do when our hardest journey ends in rejection? Following the painful events of Ta'if, the Prophet (ﷺ) walked back towards Mecca wounded, exhausted, and effectively homeless. Yet, the road between Tai'f and Mecca became the backdrop for some of the most profound moments of comfort, unexpected belief, and divine reassurance in the entire Seerah. "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 26: The Complaint What do you do when our best efforts are met with stones? After the Year of Sorrow, the Prophet's (ﷺ) mission faced its darkest hour in Ta'if. This session dives into the heart-wrenching events of that journey, the mercy shown to those who showed none, and how the Prophet's (ﷺ) response to rock-bottom redefined the meaning of success and tawakkul (reliance on Allah). "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 05: Al-Malik What does this name of Allah mean? The King? The King of what? How does this relate to Allah's power and dominion? Where is it in the Quran and Hadith? In an era of constant change and uncertainty, what does understanding Allah's ultimate authority offer us? "Beautiful Names" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 25: The Refugee How did the Prophet (ﷺ) deal with the grief of losing his wife, Khadijah (ra), and his uncle, Abu Talib? What turned the Prophet (ﷺ) from the trustworthy one, to a refugee, seeking asylum in another town? Where did he go to seek asylum? "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 24: The Two Mountains What costs and sacrifices did the boycott come with? Why was this year called the year of sorrow? How did the Prophet (ﷺ) deal with the grief? Where did he go to seek asylum? "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 23: The Termite How was the economic and social boycott deployed by the disbelievers of Mecca against the Prophet (ﷺ) and the believers, finally thwarted? What costs and sacrifices did it come with? "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 04: Ar-Rahman & Ar-Raheem What do these names of Allah mean? How are they different? How do they relate to mercy and compassion? Why are they often repeated in the Quran? How do they from the basis for the pillar of Hope, establishing our love of Allah (swt)? "Beautiful Names" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 22: Boycott the Righteous What was the next tactic deployed by the disbelievers of Mecca against the Prophet (ﷺ) and the believers? How did the disbelievers pull it off? What did this boycott mean to the believers? How did they face it? Were they alone? "Pondering the Seerah" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.

Episode 03: Ar-Rabb Ar-Rabb? Is that really one of Allah’s Names? What does it mean? Isn’t it the same as “Allah”? And how does it connect to our worship? Speaking of which — why does Allah even ask us to worship Him? What is worship, really? "Beautiful Names" series with Sheikh Ahmed Khalil.