Mar 21, 2024 | ISR, Featured, In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13, Ramadan, Tarbiya
Points of Reflection: We learned in a previous episode (ISR Episode 5) that the boy in this story emerged as a da’iyah and leader in his community by spending time among the people in the service of Allah (swt). What does the king’s reluctance to kill the boy in front...
Mar 20, 2024 | ISR, Featured, In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13, Ramadan, Tarbiya
Points of Reflection: Reflect on the story of Musa (as) and Pharoah. Why would Pharaoh say that he is afraid Musa (as) would lead the people astray? Did Pharaoh have the benefit of his people in mind when he said he would choose what was best for them? Why do...
Mar 19, 2024 | ISR, Featured, In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13, Ramadan, Tarbiya
Points of Reflection: What was the difference between the error of Adam and the error of Iblis? What do we learn from this comparison? How can we apply this lesson to our own lives? How is thinking we are safe from being a wrong-doer dangerous? What are some ways that...
Mar 18, 2024 | ISR, Featured, In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13, Ramadan, Tarbiya
Points of Reflection: In the world that we live in we are used to seeing quick results. Does this impact how you deal with struggles and hardship in your life? How so?How does this compare to what Allah (swt) reminds us of in this story? Have you experienced a time in...
Mar 17, 2024 | ISR, Featured, In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13, Ramadan, Tarbiya
Points of Reflection: As the last believer left in his community, the young boy showed tremendous awareness of his limited yet powerful role in spreading the religion while demonstrating his complete understanding and trust in Allah’s power. Reflecting on this point,...
Mar 16, 2024 | ISR, Featured, In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13, Ramadan, Tarbiya
Points of Reflection: How do we typically define victory? Think of the following examples with the lens of ‘victory’ as described in this episode and reflect individually or discuss with others what can be derived from each: (a) Ibrahim when he was thrown into...
