Study Classical Texts the Traditional Way | Session 8

Reading Time Summary Transcript: 3~ minutes Full Transcript: 30~ minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Hierarchy of Knowledge Identify the highest form of knowledge according to Ibn...

Study Classical Texts the Traditional Way | Session 7

In this Ta'seel class, Shaykh Yaser Birjas discusses Imam Ibn Qudamah's Muqtasar Minhaj Al-Qasideen, focusing on the true essence of knowledge. He explains the categories of...

MM Recap: The Christmas Edition

For Muslims in the West – whether born Muslims, or converts – the Christmas season is a time of mixed feelings. With sparkling lights and catchy...

Study Classical Texts the Traditional Way | Session 6

This text is an exploration of the essential pillars of Islam—Shahadatain (the declaration of faith), Salah (prayer), Sawm (fasting), Zakah (almsgiving), and Hajj (pilgrimage)—and the consequences...

Can American Imams Issue Binding Rulings?

When I was studying Islam in Medinah, the question of this article was one that burned deep into my mind. We learned the difference between the...

Study Classical Texts the Traditional Way | Session 5

This text discusses the importance of seeking knowledge in Islam, emphasizing that it is an obligation for every Muslim, both men and women. It covers how...

Study Classical Texts the Traditional Way [Session 4] | Sh. Yaser Birjas

This lecture emphasizes the importance of acquiring and transmitting Islamic knowledge, as taught by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and scholars like Mu’adh ibn...

Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 3] | Sh. Yaser Birjas

Reading Time Summary Transcript: ~2 minutes Full Transcript: ~33 minutes Learning Objectives Understand the Distinction Between a Scholar and a Worshipper: Explain the difference between the...

Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 2] | Sh. Yaser Birjas

Study Classical Texts The Traditional Way [Session 1] | Sh. Yaser Birjas

This session covers the summary of "Mukhtasar Minhaaj al-Qasideen" by Ibn Qudamah, emphasizing spiritual purification. It discusses the concept of concise, comprehensive speech in the Prophet...