Join M. Irshaad Sedick, M. Saalim Peck, M. Zakariyya Harnekar, and H. Achmat Solomon for this reflection (Tafakkur) on the meanings of verses 4 -10 of Sura al-Nur (Quran, 24:4-10)

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00:00 Start

00:10 Recitation Sura Nur V 4-10

03:04 Introduction

03:24 Quick Recap

04:57 Don’t take fornication and adultery lightly

06:01 Verse Four

11:30 Should someone with an STD inform their potential spouse?

12:31 How sins should be hidden

16:09 Verse Five

17:25 Who does the verse refer to?

18:57 What if you catch your spouse?

20:00 Verse Six

20:46 Verse Seven

22:38 Where is Qadhf and Li’an discussed?

25:16 Should one forgive their cheating spouse?

28:57 Wouldn't you love it if Allah forgives you?

30:39 Is there a difference between the cheating of a man and a woman?

35:50 Individual's choice

37:17 Try to forgive... why?

39:11 Advice to women in abusive marriages

40:24 Whatever you choose...

41:13 A bargaining chip

41:51 Encouragement for women in abusive marriages

43:52 What do the Madhahib say about the Repentance of an accuser?

44:54 Mln Zakariyya's advice on staying away from Zina

47:51 What Mln Zakariyya told himself when he was younger

48:39 H. Achmat's example from a rugby perspective

49:52 M:What does a spouse do when accused of adultery?

50:26 Verse Eight

50:47 Verse Nine

52:50 Verse Ten

53:52 Allah ends the verse with His quality - Hakim

54:19 Wisdom of these laws in light of the Me 2 movement

58:06 All victims have recourse to the law

58:51 Tips to protect your marriage

59:38 Don’t spy, even on your spouse.

01:02 Satisfy your spouse sufficiently

01:02:33 oversexualisation of society

01:03:44 You'll never have to regret...

01:06:53 Responsibility on couples

01:08:12 Outro

Join M. Irshaad Sedick, M. Zakariyya Harnekar, and H. Achmat Solomon for this reflection (Tafakkur) on the meanings of the first three verses of Sura al-Nur (Quran, 24:1-3)

00:00 Start

00:24 Introduction

01:20 Recitation of Sura Nur 1-5

03:25 Why Sura Nur?

08:24 Verse One

16:48 Verse Two

41:39 Q&A: Hadd Punishment - Is One Absolved in the Akhira

46:00 Verse Three

01:08:34 Q&A: Can we ask a suitor about their past sins?

01:15:07 Q&A: Are we allowed to ask if the potential suitor ever changed sexes?

01:18:25 Quran Study Tip

01:25:58 Why Ml. Zakariyya takes a while to reply to messages.

01:34:09 Sura Wa Al-‘Asr

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