Mar 19, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
In hardship, call on Allah There are seven surahs in the Holy Qu’ran referred to as the ‘musabeehat’ in Arabic. They start with phrases of glorification of Our Creator. They were revealed by Allah to bring comfort and relief to His Believers. The first is Surat...
Mar 5, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Lessons from Surah Al-Waqi’ah (56 The Inevitable): Gratitude in Depravity Ustadh Michael Wolfender recites from Surah Quraysh (106 Quraysh) where Allah acknowledges the blessings He provided people in Mecca at the time of Islam’s onset. These blessings included...
Feb 27, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Parenting Advice from Surah Yusuf Imam Ilir Aliji shares guidance from Surah Yusuf (12 Joseph) on interaction between children and parents. He highlights the relationship between Yusuf and his father Yaqub where Yusuf felt he could go to his father and talk to him...
Feb 22, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Lessons from 2 Verses in Surah Al-An’am (6 The Cattle) Surah Al-Anam (The Cattle ) is the sixth chapter of the Qur’an with 165 verses which were revealed all at once. Ustadh Michael Wolfender shares two verses or ayah from the Holy Qur’an which...
Feb 12, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Islam’s View of Racial Equality Summary by Maryam Z., 9th Grade at Good Tree Academy Ustadh Michael shares a personal story of when he had just become muslim. He really wanted to learn the Qur’an, understand it, and become connected with it. During that time he always...
Feb 5, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
The Power of the Qur’an Summary by Maryam Z., 9th Grade at Good Tree Academy Ustadh Michael shares a personal story of when he had just become muslim. He really wanted to learn the Qur’an, understand it, and become connected with it. During that time he always...
Jan 29, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Remember 4 Lessons from John the Baptist (Prophet Yahya) Ustadh Michael used amazing analogies to signify the importance of the pillars of Islam mentioned in Surah bayyinah. Allah says in Surah Bayyinah (5 The Clear Proof) “ Even though they were only commanded to...
Jan 26, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Lessons from Ibrahim, His Duas and the Power of Prayer Among the lessons from Prophet Ibrahim is that of conviction at a young age, guidance and steadfastness in belief. Ustadh Michael Wolfender references two passages in the Qur’an of Allah telling Ibrahim’s story,...
Jan 15, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Your Ticket to Paradise Do you get upset standing in the security line before an airline trip or do you get excited about the destination? Ustadh Michael Wolfender uses this analogy to help prepare us for the best journey ever – the life Allah provides us and what to...
Jan 8, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Lessons from Having A Lot and What To Do With It Ustadh Michael Wolfender shares the story of a prophet, two bad guys and their fate with what Allah provides and how we can learn to remember Allah, avoid being arrogant and harming others. ShareThis:...
