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Lessons from the Hijrah of the Prophet

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Rasulullah  began looking for a new base for Islam because of the intense persecution Muslims faced in Makkah. In the 10th year of prophethood, his uncle Abu Talib â the leader of Banu Hashim, the Prophetâs tribe â passed away. At that time, Makkah had no judicial system: your safety depended entirely on your tribal protection. As long as your tribe protected you, no one would harm you because your tribe could avenge any harm done.
When Abu Talib passed away, leadership of Banu Hashim went to Abu Lahab, who refused to protect...
Tajweed breakdown al-Waqi'ah 75 - 82

Assalamu alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Welcome back to BeQuranic. Today is Tuesday, and that means itâs time for Tajweed Tuesdays.
This week, weâll be reading our Ayat of the Week â Surah al-Waqiâah, verses 75 to 82 â and then weâll dissect some of the tajweed rules inside these verses.
Weâre coming close to the end of Surah al-Waqiâah, and that also means the end of this term, inshaAllah. So letâs really focus and try to master the tajweed in these final ayat.
Letâs get readingâŚ
Remember, the aim is n...
From Water to Fire: Why Arenât You Grateful?

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Welcome back to BeQuranic â where we donât just read the Qurâan, we try to live it.
Today is Tafsir Thursday, and weâre catching up on the second half of Surah al-Waqiâah â from verse 58 to 74. These verses shift from describing people of the Hereafter to presenting a powerful series of reminders from nature.
The tone changes. Now Allah is asking us â refâŚ
Tajweed Breakdown of al-Waqi'ah 68 - 74

Welcome back to BeQuranic!
Today is Tajweed Tuesday, and that means itâs time to dive into the recitation and rules of the Qurâan â not in a complicated, academic way, but in a practical way that helps us all recite with confidence, clarity, and fluency.
This weekâs Ayat of the Week comes from Surah al-Waqiâah, verses 68 to 74. Itâs a shorter passage than usual, which means we can take our time and really focus on perfecting our Tajweed.
Practice Tips
* First, slow down and get your articulation correct.
* Then...
đĽ The People of the Left â A Wake-Up Call from Surah al-Waqiâah

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This week on Tafseer Thursday, we explored a powerful and sobering section of Surah al-Waqiâah â verses 41 to 56 â where Allah describes the fate of Ashab al-Shimal, the people of the left. These are the individuals who will receive their records in their left hands on the Day of Judgment â a sign of loss, disgrace, and eternal regret.
Allah asks with a âŚ
The Night That Changed Everything: Bayâat al-âAqabah and the Road to Hijrah

Welcome back to Road to Hajj â where we explore the rituals of Hajj, their meanings, and the mysteries behind them.
Tonight, though, weâre going to take a step back from the rituals themselves. Instead, weâre diving into an incredible historical moment â one that didnât just shape the Hajj⌠it changed the course of Islamic history forever.
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This moment happened on the last night of Hajj, 1,447 years ago.
I...
Tajweed Tuesday Week 5

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh!
Welcome back to BeQuranic. Today is Tuesday, which means itâs time for Tajweed Tuesday!
Weâll start by reading our ayat of the week, then weâll break them down together and go through some of the Tajweed rules hidden within. This week, weâre looking at Ayahs 57 to 67 from Surah al-Waqiâah.
Letâs begin with istiâaadhah:
ŘŁŮŘšŮŮذ٠بŮاŮŮŮŮŮŮ Ů ŮŮ٠اŮŘ´ŮŮŮŮءŮاŮ٠اŮŘąŮŮŘŹŮŮŮ Ů
Now letâs dive into the Tajweed breakdown:
ŮŮŘŮŮŮ ŘŽŮŮŮŮŮŮŮاŮŮŮ Ů
Notice the qalqalah on the letter qÄf in khalaqnÄ. That bouncing sound is key. Donât read it flatâbounce it slightly: khalaqÄ, not khal...
The Pebble Test: Balance Between Ritual and Spiritual

Welcome back to Road to Hajjâa short, practical overview of the Hajj journey. This series isnât about deep fiqh or academic detail. Itâs about following the footsteps of the Hujjaj and reflecting on the wisdom behind each ritual.
Today is the 12th of Dhul Hijjah, and weâre continuing our reflections on the JamarÄtâthe symbolic stoning of ShayášÄn.
Picking the Pebbles
Letâs start with a practical question: Where do you get the pebbles?
They can come from anywhere. Many Hujjaj pick them from Muzdalifah simply because i...
When Shaytan Whispers, Move.

Welcome back to Road to Hajj, a simple overview of the Hajj rituals and a light reflection on the meanings behind them. This isnât meant to be a comprehensive fiqh guide â just an easy companion for those wanting to connect deeper with the journey.
Today is the 11th of Dhul Hijjah. The hujjaj are now spending most of the night â if not all of it â back in Mina, the city of tents. Itâs sunnah to stay the whole night, but wajib to remain for at least half of it.
Now Mina isnât a place of i...
Islam: a Religion of Devotion, Not Suffering

Welcome back to Road to Hajj.
This isnât a comprehensive Hajj guide â just a simple, day-by-day overview of what the hujjaj do, with some reflections on its deeper meaning.
Today is the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah â Yawm an-Nahr â the Day of Sacrifice. This is the peak of the Hajj journey.
To understand this day, we look at the story of Prophet Ibrahim ŘšŮŮ٠اŮŘłŮا٠, starting from the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah, Yawm at-Tarwiyah â the day of pondering. Thatâs when he began to reflect deeply on a troubling dream: that he was slaughtering his son.
By the 9th, Yawm âAr...
The Tenth of Dhulhijjah

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Under the Stars at Muzdalifah: A Night of Reflection

Welcome back to Road to Hajj â a simplified walk-through of what the hujjaj do each day of the Hajj journey.
Now is Maghrib of the 10th of Dhul-Hijjah.
In the day, the hujjaj spent the most important day of the year â the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah â at âArafah. From Dhuhr to Maghrib, they stood in duâa during wuqĹŤf, the core act of Hajj. Itâs the day when most duâas are answered and the most people are forgiven in the whole year.
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Day of Arafah: A Glimpse of Qiyamah

Welcome back to Road to Hajj â a short series giving you a simple, practical overview of the Hajj journey. This isnât a deep dive or fiqh breakdown, just a companion to help you reflect on what each day of Hajj means.
Today is the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah â the Day of âArafah.
Letâs quickly recap: yesterday, on the 8th, the hujjaj doing Tamattuâ re-entered ihram. Those performing IfrÄd or QirÄnwere already in ihram. Depending on their package, many hujjaj moved to Mina, but some may have gone straight to âArafah for logistical reasons. Thatâs...
Ashabul Yameen and the Joys That Await

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Itâs Tafsir Thursdayâand not just any Thursday. Today is the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, the Day of âArafah, the greatest day of the year.
If youâre fasting todayâmay Allah accept it from you! The Prophet  said that fasting on this day wipes away two years of sins: one past, one future. Incredible reward for just one day.
And if youâre not fasting? Donât worryâtâŚ
The Day of Tarwiyah

Welcome back to Road to Hajj â your practical companion for the blessed days of Hajj.
In todayâs episode, we explore 8 Dhul-Hijjah, also known as Yawm at-Tarwiyah â the Day of Preparation. While it might sound unfamiliar to some, itâs one of the key transitional days leading into the main Hajj rites.
đď¸ What is the Day of Tarwiyah?
âTarwiyahâ comes from the root word rawÄ, which means to prepare water or to reflect deeply.
Historically:
* Hujjaj would spend this day collecting and preparing water, food, and provisions before heading out for the challe...
The 3 Types of Hajj Explained Simply

Welcome to Road to Hajj, a practical podcast series designed to help pilgrimsâespecially those travelling from Australiaânavigate their journey to the House of Allah. This is not an academic deep dive, but a step-by-step companion for anyone wanting to be better prepared, both spiritually and practically, for the days of Hajj.
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Episode Summary
In this opening episode, Ustadh Azizi breaks down the three types of Hajj that Muslims may perform:
* Hajj IfrÄd (ŘĽŮعاد) â âThe solo Hajjâ
* Intention: Only Hajj.
* Enter Makkah already in IhrÄm.
* Perform Hajj...
Tajweed Breakdown of al-Waqi'ah 41 - 56

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đď¸ BeQuranic | Tajweed Tuesday â The People of the Left (Ashab al-Shimal)
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, and welcome back to BeQuranic.
Itâs week 4, and today is Tuesday â which means itâs time for Tajweed Tuesday! Weâre continuing with our journey through Surah al-Waqiâah this term, and today weâre reading Ayat 41 to 56, which focus on the third category of people mentioned in this Surah: Ashab al-Shimal â the people of the left.
Just a quick reminder before...
Hajj: Answering the Call of Ibrahim

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In this special session, I walk a group of youth through the meaning, rituals, and spiritual significance of Hajjâstarting with a mock Hajj and ending with a powerful reminder about the sincerity of our journey to Allah.
đŤ In this episode:
* Why Hajj matters: its origins in the call of Prophet Ibrahim (as), the sacred months, and the spiritual and historicâŚ
Lessons from the Life of Prophet Ibrahim

Khutbah at Iqroâ Centre Jumuah Prayer
Today happens to be the fifth Friday of the month â normally a week off from delivering the khutbah. But when I dropped by Iqroâ Centre this afternoon aand the imam, a dear friend of mine, saw me in the prayer hall, he asked if I could give the sermon. And honestly, how could I say no?
So here it is: lessons from the life of Prophet Ibrahim, drawn from verses 124 to 129 of Surah al-Baqarah.
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How to Be Among the SÄbiqĹŤn: Practical Steps to Paradise

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Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh, and welcome back to BeQuranic.
Today is Thursday, the 2nd of Dhul-Hijjah, 1446. That means weâve officially entered the best 10 days of the year â the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah.
Just as the last 10 nights of Ramadan are the most sacred nights â containing Laylatul Qadr â the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah are tâŚ
Tajweed Breakdown of Al-Waqi'ah : 27 - 40

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Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
Welcome back to BeQuranic. Today is Tuesday, and that means itâs Tajweed Tuesday.
Apologiesâwe didnât get a chance to upload Ayat of the Week earlier, so in todayâs session, weâll combine both. Weâll recite this weekâs portion of Surah Al-WÄqiĘżah, and then break d...
The Most Amazing People

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Welcome back to BeQuranic.
Today is Thursday, which means itâs time for Tafsir Thursday â where we reflect on how to live the Qurâan in practical, everyday ways. At BeQuranic, weâre not diving into academic depth or technical tafsir debates. Instead, we focus on action:
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Tajweed breakdown of al-Waqi'ah 10 -26

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
Welcome back to Be Qurâanic!
Itâs Tuesday, and that means itâs time for Tajweed Tuesday, where we break down the recitation and pronunciation rules from the Ayat of the Week.
This is Week 2 of Term 2, and weâre continuing with Surah al-WÄqiĘżah, focusing on verses 10 to 26. Donât worry â although thatâs 16 ayat, the verses are short and rhythmically structured, which makes them ideal for learning Tajweed.
Letâs begin with IstiâÄdhah:
ŘŁŘšŮذ باŮŮ٠٠٠اŮŘ´Ůءا٠اŮع؏ŮŮ
This is not part of the Qurâan but an instruction from Allah â âWhen...
Al-Waqi'ah 10 - 26

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh,
Welcome back to Be Qurâanic.
Today weâre continuing with our Ayat of the Week for Term 2 of 2025, where weâre diving into the powerful and reflective verses of Surah al-WÄqiĘżah.
This week, weâll be reciting from ayah 10 to ayah 26. That might sound like a lotâ16 ayatâbut donât worry. Surah al-WÄqiĘżah is known for its short, rhythmic verses, which makes it easy to recite and reflect upon.
Letâs begin, as always, with istiĘżÄdhah â seeking protection from ShayášÄn â and then proceed to the recit...
Qiyamah and the Groups of People

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Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Welcome to Be Quranic. Itâs Thursday, which means itâs time for Tafsir Thursday â where we dive into the meanings and lessons behind our Ayat of the Week.
Weâre now in Term 2 of 2025, and this term, weâll be studying Surah al-WÄqiâah â the chapter that follows Surah al-RahmÄn, which we explored last term. As usuâŚ
Tajweed Breakdown of Al-Waqi'ah 1 - 9

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Welcome back to Be Qurâanic. Today is Tuesday, and that means itâs Tajweed Tuesday.
Every Tuesday during the term, weâll break down the tajwÄŤd rules found in the Ayat of the Week. For Term 2, weâre exploring Surah al-WÄqiâah. This week, weâre focusing on verses 1 to 9.
Letâs begin.
1.
IstiâÄdhah and Basmalah
AâĹŤdhu billÄhi min ash-shayášÄnir-rajÄŤm
Donât rush through istiâÄdhah. This is a direct command from Allah: âWhen you recite the Qurâan, seek refuge...
Al-Waqi'ah 1 - 9

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Welcome back to BeQuranic!
We are now in Term 2 of 2025, and this term weâll be diving into a powerful and reflective surah â Surah al-Waqiâah.
Each week, youâll receive three episodes to support your journey:
* On Mondays, weâll begin with a recitation of the Ayat of the Week
* On Tuesdays, itâs Tajweed Tuesday, where we explore the tajweed rules found in the weekly verses
* On Thursdays, weâll end the week with Tafsir Thursday, discussing the meanings and life lessons from what weâv...
Ratib & Reminders

Community Reminder (Approaching Elections):
* Elections and politics are a part of religion, not its totality. Avoid extreme labels like calling someone âkafirâ or âZionistâ based on their voting preferences.
* Voting is a personal ijtihad; choose candidates based on community benefit, not solely candidateâs religion. After elections, we remain a united community.
Reflections on Islamic History & Political Islam:
* Islam as a religion spread peacefully, while the political expansion involved battles for geopolitical necessity, not forced conversion.
* Historical examples: Syria took 500 years to become majority-Muslim, Egypt 300 years. Religious freedom was respected...
Ratib & Reminders

Reflecting on our Tafseer of Surah Al-Anâam
Alhamdulillah, itâs great to be back together after Eid. Eid Mubarak to everyoneâI hope your Eid is joyful and filled with blessings. May Allah accept all our deeds from Ramadan and grant us the opportunity to experience an even more meaningful Ramadan next year.
Tonight, we continue our tafseer of Surah Al-Anâam, picking up from Ayah 90, where we paused before Eid. Our aim now is to complete the remaining eleven pages, covering roughly a page each week. Once we finish this surah, I plan to go ba...
Eid Mubarak!

Eid Khutbah Reflections
Alhamdulillah, today was Eid, and it was truly beautiful to see everyone gathered to celebrate after a month of Ramadan. I began with the traditional Takbčr, praising Allah, and sending peace upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad .
One important thing I really wanted everyone to remember today is that Islam is a religion of balance. Ramadan was a month of hard work, sacrifice, late-night prayers, and giving up things we enjoyâall for Allahâs sake. But today, Eid, is a day Allah Himself has given us to celebrate and enjoy, as a rewar...
Tafseer & Taraweeh (Day 30)

Introduction: Ramadan Reflections
⢠Approaching the end of Ramadan, reflect on the month:
⢠Choose one good habit to carry forward into the next 11 months.
⢠Examples: Regular jamaâah prayers, sunnah prayers, daily Qurâan recitation.
⢠Community announcement:
⢠Potluck iftar tomorrow.
⢠Eid prayer details shared.
Surah Al-Anâam (Ayahs 85-90): Prophet Ibrahimâs Example
⢠Emphasis on Ibrahimâs logical arguments and reliance on revelation.
⢠Allah took ownership of Ibrahimâs logical reasoning, emphasizing the importance of logic and reason in Islam.
Prophet Ibrahimâs Family Leg...
Tafseer & Taraweeh (Day 28)

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Introduction: Differing Ramadan Dates
⢠Acknowledgment of differences within Muslim communities regarding Ramadan dates (27th vs. 28th).
⢠Encourages practical approach: worship on both nights to ensure Laylat al-Qadr is covered.
Tafseer & Taraweeh (Day 27)

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Introduction: Laylat al-Qadr (27th Night)
⢠Traditionally regarded as most likely night for Laylat al-Qadr.
⢠Personal anecdote from student days in Egypt, highlighting importance and special nature of the 27th night.
Tafseer & Taraweeh (Day 26)

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Introduction: Eid Announcement & Reminder
⢠Eid: Announced for Monday at Neil MacDougall Park, Como.
⢠Importance of Eid Prayer outdoorsâemulating prophetic practice:
⢠All encouraged to attend (men, women, children).
⢠Prophet  conducted Eid prayer in an open field, not a masjid, allowing everyone (including menstruating women) to join the gathering.
UpcomâŚ
Tafseer & Taraweeh (Day 25)

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Introduction: Last 10 Nights & Extra Effort
⢠25th night, odd nightâpotential Laylatul Qadr.
⢠Encouraged extra spiritual effort:
⢠Qurâan recitation, prayer, charity, duâa.
Tajweed Tuesday

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Welcome to BeQuranic.
Today is Tuesday, the 25th of Ramadan.
As always on Tuesdays, weâve got Tajweed Tuesday, where we break down the Tajweed rules in the Ayat of the Week.
This week, we are covering ayahs 56 to 61 of Surah Al-Rahman.
Usually, we begin with the theory, and then apply it to the ayat.
But this week, I want to do things a little differently.
Since weâve now completed the rules of Nun Sakin and Tanwin â which is one of the la...
Tafseer & Taraweeh (Day 24)

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Introduction: Covering All Bases in Ramadan
⢠Although tonight (24th night) is even for some, itâs odd for others.
⢠Due to differences in moon sighting, donât risk missing Laylatul Qadrâperform extra worship on every night of the last 10 nights.
Ayat of the Week

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Welcome to BeQuranic.
Today is Monday, the 24th of Ramadan.
That means tonight will be the eve of the 25th of Ramadan.
And Rasulullah  said in a very well-known hadith:
âSearch for Laylatul Qadr in the last ten nights, on the odd nights.â
So tonight is one of the last ten odd nights â it could be Laylatul Qadr.
InshaAllah, letâs make the most of this night.
đš Increase your worship
đš Pray extra rakaâat
đš Read more Qurâan
đš And es...
Tafseer & Taraweeh (Day 23)

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Introduction: Laylatul Qadr and Its Importance
⢠Tonight (23rd night of Ramadan) is an odd night, possibly Laylatul Qadr.
⢠Prophet :
⢠âWhoever is deprived of the good of Laylatul Qadr has been deprived of all good.â
⢠Analogy:
⢠If offered 1000 monthsâ salary for working just one day without knowing the exact day, no one would miss it. Similarly, LaylatulâŚ
Tafseer & Taraweeh (Day 22)

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Introduction: Importance of Worship in Uncertainty
⢠Tonight is the 22nd night of Ramadan, an even night.
⢠In Perth, due to differing start dates of Ramadan, some Muslims consider tonight the 21st.
⢠Reflection:
⢠While confident in your own calculation, always worship as though you might be wrong, ensuring no opportunity for Laylatul Qadr is missed.