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Episode 30: Implementing the Lessons of Surah al-Buruj in Your Life | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/OMe76MuBi3E Points of Reflection: What assurances do we find in Surah al-Buruj? Has understanding Surah al-Buruj through this series helped you in any way? If so, how? How do the lessons of Surah al-Buruj help strengthen your conviction? Has your...

Ep 29: An Extraordinary Lesson on True Victory, Imam Fuad Mohamed | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

Surah al-Buruj describes two incidents through types of victories that are outlined for the believers. Imam Fuad Mohamed explains the significance of both in this second to last episode of the series.

Ep 28: The Quran According to the Quran, Eaman Attia | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/0_jwB4bObA0 Points of Reflection: Reflect on your relationship with the Qur’an: What are the different ways one can grow in and interact with the Qur’an? How do you interact with the Qur’an daily, weekly, and monthly? What are ways one can deepen...

Ep 27: The All-Encompassing, Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/Ff2PZoUAwnM Points of Reflection: What does “Indeed Allah encompasses them from all sides” mean? How do you accept knowing that Allah (swt) can grant victory in this life, regardless of the circumstances, with injustices you have witnessed personally...

Ep 26: The Failure of “The Great Forces” | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/w0fr4TGyBL4 Points of Reflection: If you aren’t familiar with either Pharoah or Thamud, revisit them. Both were examples of power in their time and society - one a powerful tyrant, the other a powerful tribe. What is the lesson behind the stories of...

Ep 25: The Doer of What He Wills, Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/J4RTP8CuCTU Points of Reflection: If you aren’t familiar with either Pharoah or Thamud, revisit them. Both were examples of power in their time and society - one a powerful tyrant, the other a powerful tribe. What is the lesson behind the stories of...

Ep 24: The Most Glorious & The Most Honorable, Sr. Eaman Attia | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

MAS Tarbiya Dir. Eaman Attia breaks down the nuanced and profound meanings of Allah’s name Al-Majeed, mentioned in ayah 15 of Surah al-Buruj.

Ep. 23: Description of Allah’s Throne, Sr. Eaman Attia | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

MAS Tarbiya Dir. Eaman Attia sheds light on the description of Allah’s throne using various sources, which is mentioned in ayah 15 of Surah al-Buruj.

Ep. 22: The Door That’s Open for Everyone, Dr. Imad Bayoun | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

Dr. Imad Bayoun reflects on how the door of repentance is open for everyone — even for the oppressors and tyrants. And if that’s the case, then no one should ever despair of the mercy of Allah if they sincerely repent for their own misdeeds.

Ep. 21: Al-Ghafoor & Al-Wadood, Dr. Imad Bayoun | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

We reach ayah 14 of Surah al-Buruj with Dr. Imad Bayoun in which he breaks down the meanings of the names of Allah: Al-Ghafoor (The All Forgiving) and Al-Wadood (The All-Loving).

Ep. 20: The Originator & Restorer, Eaman Attia | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

MAS Tarbiya Dir. Eaman Attia reflects on the nuances of what it means when Allah calls Himself The Originator and The Restorer in ayah 13 of Surah al-Buruj.

Episode 19: The Crushing Grip of Allah | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

Dr. Imad Bayoun shares the aftermath of the “Companions of the Pit” story and reflects on how life always continues after every hardship.

Ep. 18: How Do the Stories in Surah al-Buruj Connect? Dr. Imad Bayoun | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

Dr. Imad Bayoun shares the aftermath of the “Companions of the Pit” story and reflects on how life always continues after every hardship.

Ep 17: The Peak: The Greatest Victory, Imam Fuad Mohamed | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

Imam Fuad tells us that whenever we go through tough times as believers, we should always refer back to the ayah of 11 of Surah al-Buruj to understand what specifically is the greatest victory we can achieve.

Ep. 16: The Mother & Infant Before the Fire Pit , Sr Eaman Attia | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/GEgiF2B1fTg Points of Reflection: Does it mean that you aren’t a true Believer if you hesitate or feel fear? Sometimes people need others around them to give them reassurance, support or motivation just like in the story of the mother and her...

Ep. 15: How Can You Serve As A Witness? Imam Fuad Mohamed | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

Allah describes himself as a Witness in Ayah 10 of Surah al-Buruj, but elsewhere in the Quran, He has also called the Prophet (s) and the Muslim ummah witnesses as well. What does this mean and how do we fulfill this role? Watch the video to find the answer.

Ep. 14: Having Faith in the Ultimate Witness, Imam Fuad Mohamed | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/SpOhYKlQc8Y Points of Reflection: When you are experiencing even a slight amount of hardship or injustice - how do you feel, how do you react? What about when you are witnessing injustice? What messages of strength, comfort, or hope can you derive...

Ep. 13: Al-Azeez & Al-Hameed, Sr. Eaman Attia | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

MAS’ Tarbiya Dir. Eaman Attia shares the meaning and the wisdom behind Allah using the names Al-Azeez and Al-Hameed to refer to himself at the end of verse 8 of Surah al-Buruj.

Ep. 12: The Collective Work in Surah Al-Buruj, Dr. Imad Bayoun | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

Dr. Imad Bayoun explores the boy’s impact on the kingdom’s population but also highlights the parallel Dawah effort that must have been going on for 20,000 people to become believers shortly after the boy’s death.

Ep. 11: The Ways of Tyrants, Dr. Imad Bayoun | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

Dr. Imad Bayoun explains in depth verse 10 of Surah al-Buruj about how tyrants of old and new strip people of their most basic rights.

Ep. 10: Reveling in Destruction, Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/y2MeTYXYnME 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...

Ep. 9: The Companions of the Ditch, Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/gG_EGLyAlK0 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?...

Ep 8: Something Worth Dying For | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/DSMJR1yQQFk 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...

Ep 7: Do We Lose If We Don’t See Victory? | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/Qu0jw_NHRcI 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)...

Ep 6: A Sacrifice for the Greater Good | In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13

https://youtu.be/vW_2NVyUhlw Points of Reflection: Why would the boy give the king instructions on how to kill him? What was the goal? How have we seen the lessons of this story play out in our own lives? In current events? What reminders does the story of the...

The Boy & The King | ISR S 13 Ep 5

https://youtu.be/Ub07jFCrVKo Points of Reflection: Like the boy discerning the sorcerer’s and the monk’s teachings, we often have to discern between beneficial and unbeneficial knowledge, true and false information - all from a multitude of sources. Think about how we...

The Witness and the Witnessed | ISR S 13 Ep 4

https://youtu.be/ycFlzzzs0zk Points of Reflection: What is the difference between observing and witnessing? In what ways do we recognize the inherent responsibility of being a witness when using this word (e.g., witnesses for court, witnesses for marriage contract,...

Living in A Paradigm of the Promised Day | ISR S 13 Ep 3

https://youtu.be/C6xwAeFZWh4 Points of Reflection: What does “preparing for our grave” mean? How can we best prepare for our grave? How many times a day, a week, a month do you remember the Hereafter? How does that impact your actions, reactions, and overall...

Castle of Stars | ISR S 13 Ep 2

https://youtu.be/mkfnVDNElqM Points of Reflection: What connections come to mind when reflecting on the meanings of the word “buruj” and the themes presented in Surah al-Buruj? Take a moment to reflect on the significance of the juxtapositions clarified in this...

The Uniqueness of Surat Al Buruj | ISR S 13 Ep 1

https://youtu.be/VduhZVNgPT4 Points of Reflection: Given the overview of the main themes in Surah al-Buruj - what resonated with you? Why? What are you looking forward to learning more about due to the themes presented? What do you know already about the stories of...

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In the Shade of Ramadan is a series of videos released every year to provide spiritual upliftment and education during Ramadan.

Started in 2006, the series gives MAS speakers a platform to deliver key messages to the Muslim community. Whether you share the video and watch it through facebook, youtube, tiktok, or show the video during tarawih programs at your local MAS center or masjid, join us and thousands of viewers this Ramadan.

For Season 13 of ISR, we’re exploring the stories, lessons, and connections that are found in Surah al-Buruj, a chapter of the Qur’an that offers us much-needed reminders and reassurances during this time of heightened Islamophobia, continued global conflict, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza.

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The Rat Race | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 29 [& Final]

First aired in 2020

Originally from Episode 10 of Season 9

Voiceover artist: Sarmad Bokhari

Be a Conduit | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 28

First aired in 2021

Originally from Episode 9 of Season 10

Voiceover artist: Mostafa Taleb

Daily Prescription | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 27

First aired in 2021

Originally from Episode 5 of Season 10

Voiceover Artist: Eman Haggag

Lean Into a Verse | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 26

First aired in 2021

Originally from Episode 6 of Season 10

Voiceover Artist: Mostafa Taleb

Dunya and Akhira | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 25

First aired in 2022
Originally from Episode 8 of Season 11
Voiceover artist: Eman Haggag

Blindness and Sight | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 24

First aired in 2022
Originally from Episode 4 of Season 11
Voiceover Artist: Eman Haggag

A Catch Worth Waiting For | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 23

First Aired in 2020
Originally from Episode 3 of Season 9
Voiceover Artist: Maha Ezzeddine

Take Your Time | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 22

First Aired 2020
Originally from Episode 2 of Season 10
Voiceover Artist: Eman Haggag

The Laws of Unity and Duality | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 21

First aired in 2022
Originally from Episode 3 of Season 11
Voiceover Artist: Glenn Silver

Do it With Love | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 20

First aired in 2020

Originally from Episode 5 of Season 9

Voiceover Artist: Tasnim El-Mezain

Accountability | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 19

First aired in 2020 Originally from Episode 9 of Season 4 Speaker: Imam Taha Hassane https://youtu.be/S-Cxrc8ztYE Accountability and Tawbah go hand-in-hand. One without the other could lead to inconclusive results when attempting to eradicate unfavorable habits...

Soul Success | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 18

First aired in 2020

Originally from Episode 6 of Season 9

Voiceover Artist: Nandee Shabazz

Be Patient, The Promise of Allah is True | ISR rewind S 12 Ep 17

First aired in 2019
Originally from Episode 1 of Season 8
Speaker: Imam Asad Zaman

Be Steadfast | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 16

First aired in 2014Originally from Episode 12 of Season 7 Speaker: Ustadha Lobna Mulla https://youtu.be/rKeka-Wo5M4 The Prophet (S) once advised, “Say: I believe in Allah, then be steadfast.” From this, we extrapolate the virtue of coupling faith with action;...

Be Mindful of Allah | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 15

First aired in 2013

Originally from Episode 7 of Season 6

Speaker: Sh. Suhail Mulla

The Promise of Allah | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 14

First aired in 2019

Originally from Episode 8 of Season 8

Speaker: Maha Ezzeddine

Be In This World As A Traveler | ISR rewind S 12 Ep 13

First aired in 2013 Originally from Episode 14 of Season 6 Speaker: Sh. Jamaal Diwan https://youtu.be/Dof1DcZrMN4 The 40th Hadith of Imam Nawawi is a simple but profound piece of advice the Prophet (s) gave to Ibn Umar. “Be in this world as a stranger or traveler,” he...

Conditions of Forgiveness | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 12

In Surah Taha, Allah describes Himself as the perpetual forgiver of our sins, but to attain this forgiveness we must fulfill a few conditions with complete sincerity. In this episode, Eaman Attia outlines what they are and emphasizes that Ramadan is the best time to work towards attaining forgiveness from our Most Merciful Lord.

Leaving That Which Does Not Concern You | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 11

First aired in 2014
Originally from Episode 8 of Season 7
Speaker: Sh. Mustafa Umar

The Vastness of Allah’s Forgiveness | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 10

First aired in 2014
Originally from Episode 15 of Season 7
Speaker: Dr. Imad Bayoun

Sincerity | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 9

First aired in 2012
Originally from Episode 7 of Season 5
Speaker: Abdel Rahman Musa

Attaining a Pure Heart | ISR Rewind S 12 Ep 8

First aired in 2012Originally from Episode 6 of Season 5Speaker: Ismahan Abdullahi https://youtu.be/fJSsuwrgPMg Attaining a pure heart is something we must put effort toward. Understanding the levels of our souls and their inclinations aids us on our journey to...

Steps towards Paradise | ISR rewind | S 12 Ep 7

First aired in 2010
Originally from Episode 20 of Season 4
Speaker: Imam Suhaib Webb

Building a Relationship with Allah | ISR Rewind | S 12 Ep 6

First aired in 2010Originally from Episode 25 of Season 4Speaker: Bhawana Kamil https://youtu.be/CQg6pIrsMjc Building a relationship with Allah is the pinnacle of our deen. How might we go about doing this, and how can we ensure we are on the right track? Bhawana...

Awareness of Allah | ISR rewind | S 12 Ep 5

First aired in 2007Originally from Episode 7, Season 2Speaker: Shaykha Muslema Purmul https://youtu.be/M9-Y_f0dgEc Being mindful of Allah means knowing that He sees us even if we don’t see Him. But how can we cultivate this constant awareness of Him in our daily...

Hard Hearts | ISR rewind | S 12 Ep 4

First aired in 2010
Originally from Episode 28, Season 4
Speaker: Imam Suhaib Webb

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Why the Heart? | ISR Rewind | S 12 Ep 3

First aired in 2009
Originally from Episode 5, Season 3
Speaker: Munir Qteish

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Purification of the Heart | ISR Rewind | S 12 Ep 2

First aired in 2006
Originally from Episode 5 of Season 1
Speaker: Imad Bayoun

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Fatiha – The Opening | ISR Rewind | S 12 Ep 1

Speaker: Marwan Marouf
First aired in 2006: Episode 19 of Season 1

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