In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif delves into Surah Al-An'am, verses 91-94, where Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ told us about the rejection and distortion of divine revelation by the People of the Scripture. Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ addresses their claim that no revelation was sent to any human, refuting this by reminding them of the Book sent to Musa (Moses) as a light and guidance. The verses also highlight how they concealed parts of the Torah and misrepresented its teachings. Furthermore, these...

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-An’ām, verses 84-90, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf reflects on the lineage of prophets and their shared commitment to divine guidance. Allah mentions how He bestowed upon Ibrāhīm (Abraham) righteous descendants, including Ishāq (Isaac), Ya‘qūb (Jacob), and other key prophets like Dāwūd (David), Sulaymān (Solomon), Mūsā (Moses), and ‘Īsā (Jesus), each one favored and guided by Allāh.  The lesson highlights Allāh’s reward for their righteousness and steadfastness,...

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-An’ām, verses 74-83, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf focuses on the story of Prophet Ibrāhīm (Abraham) and his argument against idol worship. Ibrāhīm’s journey toward recognizing Allāh’s oneness is highlighted, as he rejects the worship of celestial bodies like stars, the moon, and the sun, realizing that only Allāh, the Creator of the heavens and the earth, deserves to be worshipped. The passage showcases Ibrāhīm’s steadfastness in monotheism despite the opposition of his...

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-An’ām, verses 68-73, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discusses the guidance on how to deal with those who mock the verses of the Qur'ān. The verses instruct believers to avoid engaging with mockery and to separate themselves from such gatherings until the conversation changes.  The lesson stresses the responsibility of the pious to remind others of Allāh’s warnings while steering clear of those who treat religion as a joke. The passage also warns against turning to false...

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-An’ām, verses 60-67, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf explores themes of divine authority, accountability, and human reliance on Allāh. The verses remind us that Allāh controls our lives, taking our souls at night and returning them in the morning until our appointed time comes.  Allāh’s guardianship over humanity is emphasised, especially in moments of death when His messengers (angels) dutifully take the souls of those passing away. The passage also highlights human...

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-An’ām, verses 53-59, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf delves into the themes of divine selection, mercy, and ultimate authority. The verses highlight how Allāh tests different groups by bestowing favors on some, leading others to question His wisdom.  The discussion emphasises Allāh’s boundless mercy, extended to those who repent after wrongdoing, and His detailed exposition of the truth to distinguish the righteous from the wrongdoers. The passage concludes with a powerful...

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-An’ām verses 46-53, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discussed verses pertaining to His power once more with rherorical questions that causes one to sincerely reflect on His Lordship. It ends on the exhortation toward the Prophet ﷺ on how he should warn those who fear the day of gathering of their ultimate weakness in averting His punishment and having no Protection except from Allāh ﷻ Himself and also to stay close to the people of worship and sincerity, favouring their...

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-An’ām verses 36-45, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf discussed verses pertaining to His power and directly addresses the criticisms by the idolators. Allāh's ﷻ concludes by leaving a lesson for the believers on the idolators shortfalls and how their weaknesses limited their ability to accept the truth.

In this lesson of Sūrah Al-An’ām v27-35, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf conveys the regret expressed by the disbelievers, their wish for a second chance and constrastingly Allāh's ﷻ reassurance to the Prophet ﷺ to persist despite his grief at what the deniers say.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan  Ḥanīf discusses the consequences for those who reject the signs of Allah عَزَّ وَجَلَّ  and their spiritual blindness in Surah Al-An'ām, verses 19-26 on page 130 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif discusses how Allah addressed the defiance of disbelievers and the purpose of sending Messengers and His mercy and might in Surah Al-An'am, verses 8-18, on pages 128 and 129 of the Qur'an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif discusses the context of the revelation of Surah Al-An'am, its virtues, and the defiance of disbelievers in verses 1–7 on page 128 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif explains the story of Ma'idah, Isa's rejection of shirk, and the response of Allah عَزَّوَجَلَّ to the requests of the People of the Scripture in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 112-120, on pages 126-127 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif discusses how Allah will question the Messengers about their nations' responses and reminds `Isa (علیہ السلام) of the blessings and trials he faced in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 109-111 on page 126 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif clarifies the importance of having a wasiyah (final will) before death and the role of just witnesses in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 104-108 on page 125 of the Qur'an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif explains Allah’s guidance on proper worship, the disapproval of unnecessary questioning and pre-Islamic customs in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 97-103 on page 124 of the Qur'an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif explains the prohibitions of intoxicants and gambling and the rules regarding hunting in the sacred area during Ihram in surah al-Ma'idah, verses 90-96 on pages 123 and 124 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif explains Allah’s praise about the characteristics of the righteous who recognise the truth of Islam and the expiation for breaking oaths in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 82-89 on pages 121 and 122 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif discusses how Allah عَزَّ وَ جَلَّ cursed the Children of Israel in Tawrah, Zabur, and Injil because they would not speak up against the evil in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 77-81 on page 120 and 121 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif tells us about Allah's response to the false claims made by Christians about ‘Isa, his true message of Tawhid and explains the warnings against shirk in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 72-76 on page 120 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif explains that Allah SWT describes the potential rewards for the People of the Scripture if they had adhered to their Books without alteration in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 65-71 on page 119 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif explains that Allah told us about the criticism from the People of the Scripture, their transgressions, and Allah's response to their actions in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 59-64 on page 118 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan highlights the caution against non-Muslim alliances, warns against hypocrisy, assures Allah's protection for believers, and prohibits mockery of Islam by emphasizing loyalty, unity, and reverence in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 51-58, on page 117 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan highlights the significance of adhering to Allah's revelations, the role of the Qur'an in confirming previous scriptures, the importance of judging by divine law, and the superiority of Allah's judgment over the judgment of ignorance in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 46-50, on page 116 of the Qur’an.

In this episode, Shaykh Dr. Ahsan Hanif explains that Allah told us about the behaviour of the People of the Scripture, the importance of judging with justice, and the guidance provided in the Torah in Surah Al-Ma'idah, verses 42-45 on page 115 of the Qur’an.