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Salaams and Good Day !

Truth is the Night of Power,
hidden amid the other nights
so the soul may try each one.
Not all nights are the Night of Power,
yet all nights aren't empty of it either.

▪   Rumi, Mathnawi II: 2935-2936

I pray that Ramadan is going well for you and yours. This email contains links to resources that may be useful as we prepare for the Night of Destiny.

As we approach the blessed nights of vigil, contemplation and worship, let us turn inward to prepare so that we can be ready to soak in the full extent of the Mercy and Blessings of God on the Grand Night.

Here are some resources from the blog and podcast that may be useful as we begin to reflect on the magnitude of Laylatul Qadr.

NOTE: For the audio downloads, when you click on the link, it will take you to the download page. You will then need to click where it says: Direct Download in order to open and save the audio file.


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Let us remember each other and our brothers in faith and our sisters in humanity across the globe during these blessed moments.


I.  General introduction to the importance of Laylatul Qadr:

II. Preparation for Laylatul Qadr Interview on AhlulBayt TV

Recording of a live TV interview with the title "Laylatul Qadr: Can we change our destiny?". It attempts to address many questions that the youth in particular have about the Grand Night of Qadr, including introduction to the concept of Decree and Destiny.

Interview part 1
III.          Self growth for Laylatul Qadr

1.   Accessing Self Knowledge Through Contemplation

Islam teaches us that worship with contemplation and awareness is infinitely more valuable than completing rituals without awareness or transformation. In this podcast, we discuss self-knowledge and contemplation

2.   Relationship with the Quran –
Recite the Quran as it ought to be recited

3.   Zikr
Purifying the heart through Dhikr

4. Repentance



IV.          Explanation and reflections on the Quranic Chapters recommended to be recited on Laylatul Qadr:


V.            Dua Makarim Akhlaq


Reflections on Dua Makarim Akhlaq
Part 1:
Part 2:

Is there something else that would be useful? Please let us know so that we can work on it inshallah.

Wishing you a month full of the Blessings and Mercy of this Blessed Month

Warm duas
Marzia  


Please scroll down for recommended resources for Quran study and reflection

Wishing you a day full of spiritual up liftment, positivity, purpose and peace.
Warm blessings

Marzia  

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Please scroll down for a list of recommended resources for Quran study and reflection

 
 
 
 
 
Here are various resources to continue studying the Quran. These have been chosen for ease of use, accessibility and relevance to the challenges of modern life

Quran Translations:

Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side Kindle Edition (FREE) by Abdullah Yusuf Ali (Translator), M. H. Shakir (Translator), Marmaduke William Pickthall (Translator)

The Study Quran: A New Translation and Commentary by Seyyed Hossein Nasr and Caner K. Dagli
The Qur'an (Oxford World's Classics) by M. A. S. Abdel Haleem

Commentary on the Quran
1)    https://www.al-islam.org/enlightening-commentary-light-holy-quran-vol-1 Various volumes are available online
2)    These websites allow you to search various translations of a single verse. Here are my favourites:
a)    http://quran.al-islam.org
b)    http://www.alim.org/library/quran/surah/arabic/1/ARB
c)    http://corpus.quran.com/translation.jsp

Podcast: Loving and Living the Quran Podcast
Audio lectures on Quranic Surahs and practical spirituality
Subscribe on Itunes:
Listen on Libsyn: http://marziahassan.libsyn.com

Facebook Live sessions on Quran Study

Quran Study Circle

Websites:

Academy for Learning Islam great website for loads of audio and written resources on Quran and spirituality.

Living the Quran – Practical Spirituality for Modern Muslims my website with audio and written material.


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