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Support the Renovation at TROID
Support the Renovation at TROID
This year, we are undertaking the important task of renovating the TROID Centre. The centre includes Masjid al-Furqān, library, troid.store (non-profit), workshop and office space. The centre is host to the 5 daily prayers, weekly lectures, lessons and workshops for children and adults, approximate...
Do Rocks, Trees and Frogs Exalt Allāh?
Do Rocks, Trees and Frogs Exalt Allāh?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses rocks, trees and Frogs and if they worship Allāh. From the course entitled: Creed Course: Essentials of Islamic Theology during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source Audio: https://www.troid.org/brief-benefits/2954-benefit-do-rocks-trees-and-frogs-exal...
What Is Loving and Hating for the Sake of Allāh?
What Is Loving and Hating for the Sake of Allāh?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson with a quick overview of what it means to Love for Allāh's sake and to Hate for Allāh's sake. From the course entitled: Creed Course: Essentials of Islamic Theology during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: https://www.troid.org/brief-benefits/2952-be...
Not Everyone Who Sits In the Gatherings of Knowledge Is Sincere - Purify Your Intention
Not Everyone Who Sits In the Gatherings of Knowledge Is Sincere - Purify Your Intention
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the reality that not everyone who sits in the circles of knowledge is sincere. A person should purify his intentions. From the course entitled: Creed Course: Essentials of Islamic Theology during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: https://www....
Does A Woman Keep Custody of Her Child If She Marries A Direct Relative of the Father?
Does A Woman Keep Custody of Her Child If She Marries A Direct Relative of the Father?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the custody of a child when a woman remarries a direct male relative of her ex-husband. This benefit also touches on the wisdom of child custody laws in Islām and why the custody could transfer to the child's father if she remarries a non-relative of the child. ...
A Boy Asks a Complex Question About Breastfeeding and the Relationships That Result From It
A Boy Asks a Complex Question About Breastfeeding and the Relationships That Result From It
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson answers a question from a boy who enquires about a wet-nurse who may be maḥram to her child or not, the knowledge of this being relayed on her deathbed without full clarity. He wished to know what happens in such a complex situation. Another example of why it is unwise t...
Should We Marry a Fornicating Couple When the Girl Gets Pregnant?
Should We Marry a Fornicating Couple When the Girl Gets Pregnant?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson answers a question concerning a couple who fornicates and the girl gets pregnant, can they be married? If they make tawbah, are the effects of this act (in this world) removed? From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), durin...
Who Is a Child of Fornication Ascribed To?
Who Is a Child of Fornication Ascribed To?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson answers a question about a child born from an illicit relationship (fornication). From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: https://www.troid.org/brief-benefits/293...
Two Boys Ask about Stepmothers and Lineage and a Married Couple Who Enter Islām
Two Boys Ask about Stepmothers and Lineage and a Married Couple Who Enter Islām
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson answers questions from two boys concerning the status of a stepmother in regards to lineage and the status of a (married) couple who embrace Islām, having been unchaste pre-Islām. This exchange exemplifies the need and benefit in entertaining such topics from boys and gi...
Every Coin Counts!
Every Coin Counts!
May Allāh reward all the kind brothers and sisters, young and old alike, who donate their coins to Masjid al-Furqān and TROID. A special thank you to the young lady who rolled and counted the coins. May Allāh bless you all.
Is There a Significant Difference between the 2nd and 3rd Divorce?
Is There a Significant Difference between the 2nd and 3rd Divorce?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson answers a question about the difference between the 2nd and 3rd divorce. From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 05: Spouses Living Together in Kindness an...
The Practical Wisdom in Three Menstrual Cycles Before a Final Divorce
The Practical Wisdom in Three Menstrual Cycles Before a Final Divorce
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson reflects on the wisdom of Allāh the Most Wise in legislating three menstrual cycles before a divorce is finalised. From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson...
Separating the Beds Has No Benefit If You're No Use to Her Anyway
Separating the Beds Has No Benefit If You're No Use to Her Anyway
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the wisdom behind separating the beds and how it is un-impactful in cases where the husband is not beloved to his wife and would be dearly missed otherwise. From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439...
What If A Wife Provides for Her Husband?
What If A Wife Provides for Her Husband?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the scenario where a husband not only does not provide for his wife but one where the wife is financially supporting the household (and the husband). From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 ...
Focus on the Good in Her
Focus on the Good in Her
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discussing the importance of overlooking faults in one another, focus on the good. From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 05: Spouses Living Together in K...
Spouses Living Together in Kindness and Resolving Problems
Spouses Living Together in Kindness and Resolving Problems
#2018IslamicSummerCourses #MoosaaRichardson Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي) Abū al-ʿAbbās Mūsá Richardson A fiqh course studying marriage and divorce (الملخص الفقهي). This course took place between July 9th-July 18th, 2018 at Masjid al-Furqān (TROID)...
The Dowry: Make It Reasonable, Don't Delay It
The Dowry: Make It Reasonable, Don't Delay It
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the the dowry, its important purpose, cultural differences (and living standards) in applying it, defining a reasonable sum and not delaying it. From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Is...
How to Ask About the Defects of a Woman?
How to Ask About the Defects of a Woman?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the the potentially awkward scenario of asking about defects when enquiring about marriage. What are the manners and timing to open up such a sensitive topic. From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the...
Manners of the Walīmah
Manners of the Walīmah
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the the walīmah. Do you have accept every invitation? Even the wedding parties of the openly sinful? From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 04...
Can a Good Religious Man Be Rejected If He Doesn't Have Money for a Dowry?
Can a Good Religious Man Be Rejected If He Doesn't Have Money for a Dowry?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the the dowry and what to do if you don't have the ability to get married? From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 04: The Pillars and Conditio...
The Witnesses to a Marital Contract Should Know Both Parties and the Particulars
The Witnesses to a Marital Contract Should Know Both Parties and the Particulars
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the role of the witnesses to a marriage, should you just grab anyone? From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 02: The Pillars and Conditions of...
You Must Be Honest In Your Appraisals When Consulted Regarding Marriage Proposals
You Must Be Honest In Your Appraisals When Consulted Regarding Marriage Proposals
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the role of the wakīl (representative of the guardian) and how it differs from the walī (guardian). From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 02:...
Who is the Walī and What Is the Order of Guardianship in Islām?
Who is the Walī and What Is the Order of Guardianship in Islām?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the role of the wakīl (representative of the guardian) and how it differs from the walī (guardian). From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 02:...
The Wakīl Is Not a Walī or a Permanent Guardian
The Wakīl Is Not a Walī or a Permanent Guardian
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses discusses the role of the wakīl (representative of the guardian) and how it differs from the walī (guardian). From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: ...
How Does One View a Potential Wife and How Should She Be Dressed?
How Does One View a Potential Wife and How Should She Be Dressed?
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses how a man may view a potential spouse (with modesty and respect) and how the walī (guardian) can facilitate this whilst maintaining her dignity. Some upright guidelines on how to facilitate the marriage process and how to partake in it. From the course entitle...
The Wisdom Behind Plural Marriage
The Wisdom Behind Plural Marriage
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses wisdom behind plural marriage. From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 01: The Benefits of Marriage, Its Ruling, and Choosing a Spouse https://w...
Obvious Benefits of Marriage
Obvious Benefits of Marriage
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses lists 8 clear benefits to marriage. From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 01: The Benefits of Marriage, Its Ruling, and Choosing a Spouse http...
Choosing a Spouse
Choosing a Spouse
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses what to look for when choosing a spouse. From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson 01: The Benefits of Marriage, Its Ruling, and Choosing a Spouse...
04: Discovered Contractual Defects and the Walīmah | Mūsá Richardson
04: Discovered Contractual Defects and the Walīmah | Mūsá Richardson
#2018IslamicSummerCourses #MoosaaRichardson Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي) Abū al-ʿAbbās Mūsá Richardson A fiqh course studying marriage and divorce (الملخص الفقهي). This course took place between July 9th-July 18th, 2018 at Masjid al-Furqān (TROID)...
03: People You are Not Allowed to Marry, Contract Stipulations | Mūsá Richardson
03: People You are Not Allowed to Marry, Contract Stipulations | Mūsá Richardson
#2018IslamicSummerCourses #MoosaaRichardson Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي) Abū al-ʿAbbās Mūsá Richardson A fiqh course studying marriage and divorce (الملخص الفقهي). This course took place between July 9th-July 18th, 2018 at Masjid al-Furqān (TROID)...
02: The Pillars and Conditions of a Valid Marriage Contract | Mūsá Richardson
02: The Pillars and Conditions of a Valid Marriage Contract | Mūsá Richardson
#2018IslamicSummerCourses #MoosaaRichardson Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي) Abū al-ʿAbbās Mūsá Richardson A fiqh course studying marriage and divorce (الملخص الفقهي). This course took place between July 9th-July 18th, 2018 at Masjid al-Furqān (TROID)...
Yes, She Should Be Picky Selecting A Husband, Here's Why...
Yes, She Should Be Picky Selecting A Husband, Here's Why...
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses the need for sisters to be picky when selecting a husband. What's the importance of them being selective? From the course entitled: Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي), during the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses Source audio: Lesson...
01: The Benefits of Marriage, Its Ruling, and Choosing a Spouse | Mūsá Richardson
01: The Benefits of Marriage, Its Ruling, and Choosing a Spouse | Mūsá Richardson
#2018IslamicSummerCourses #MoosaaRichardson Fiqh Course: Marriage and Divorce (الملخص الفقهي) Abū al-ʿAbbās Mūsá Richardson A fiqh course studying marriage and divorce (الملخص الفقهي). This course took place between July 9th-July 18th, 2018 at Masjid al-Furqān (TROID)...
Why Can't We Say the Qurʾān Is Not a Book? | Mūsá Richardson
Why Can't We Say the Qurʾān Is Not a Book? | Mūsá Richardson
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson answers a question regarding the teachings and beliefs of Yūsuf Estes regarding the meaning of the Qurʾān and its status as a book. The lecturer was asked the following question: [Q]: What is wrong with Yūsuf Estes saying that the Qurʾān is not a book and what is th...
What Is This Term,
What Is This Term, "Al-Ṣaʿāfiqah"?
Question: In our city, there a few youth who have rallied around the term "al-Ṣaʿāfiqah", they seek to gather innocent Muslims around this slogan and even create a muṣāfiqah-centric centre, can you explain what the scholars have said about it? Answered by Ustādh Abū Ḥakīm Bilāl Davis ...
Manhaj al-Haqq Poem
Manhaj al-Haqq Poem
The Manhaj al-Haqq poem as used in the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses with Ustādh Mūsá Richardson
The Mention of Allāh on the Tongue Leads the Way for All of the Body Parts
The Mention of Allāh on the Tongue Leads the Way for All of the Body Parts
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discussing how the body parts issue a warning to the tongue! The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the courses tod...
It Is a Sign of a Person's Love of Allāh that He Mentions Him Much
It Is a Sign of a Person's Love of Allāh that He Mentions Him Much
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson mentions that those who love Allāh mention Him often. The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the courses today: tr...
It Is a Sign of a Person's Love of Allāh that He Mentions Him Much
It Is a Sign of a Person's Love of Allāh that He Mentions Him Much
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson mentions that those who love Allāh mention Him often. The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the courses today: tr...
The Mention of Allāh Increase You in His Aid and Support (Māʿiyyah)
The Mention of Allāh Increase You in His Aid and Support (Māʿiyyah)
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson discusses how Allāh is with those who make dhikr of Him. The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the courses today:...
Allāh Himself Makes Mention of the Dhākirīn (Those Who Remember Him)
Allāh Himself Makes Mention of the Dhākirīn (Those Who Remember Him)
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson on Allāh making mention of the dhākirīn (those who make dhikr). The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the cours...
14 Benefits of Dhikr (in Poetry Form)
14 Benefits of Dhikr (in Poetry Form)
1439 | 2018 Aqīdah Summer Course Preview March, 2018, Toronto, Canada Benefit: 14 Benefits of Dhikr (in Poetry Form) From the text al-Manhaj al-Haqq (المنهج الحق) to be studied at the 1439 Islamic Summer Courses (register at troid.org/sc)
The Mention of Allāh Are Seeds That Plant in the Beautiful Fertile Soil of Paradise
The Mention of Allāh Are Seeds That Plant in the Beautiful Fertile Soil of Paradise
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson on how dhikr is something that grows in amazing way. The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the courses today: troid...
The Mention of Allāh Is a Simple and Easy Affair
The Mention of Allāh Is a Simple and Easy Affair
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson mentions how making dhirk is a highly rewarding yet simple task. The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the courses ...
Those Who the Messenger (ﷺ) Loved, He Guided Them to the Dhikr of Allāh
Those Who the Messenger (ﷺ) Loved, He Guided Them to the Dhikr of Allāh
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson on the Messenger (ﷺ) advising his beloved towards the dhirk of Allāh. The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the...
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson Invites You to Support TROID
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson Invites You to Support TROID
Over the past twenty years, we have been privileged to enjoy the mentorship, teaching and kind company of our beloved Ustādh, Mūsá Richardson. Ustādh Mūsá reflects on his experiences working with TROID since the 90s in areas of publication and teaching, as well as encouraging the Muslims to ...
The People Who Mention Allāh the Most are the Forerunners in Getting Nearer to Allāh
The People Who Mention Allāh the Most are the Forerunners in Getting Nearer to Allāh
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson on how to be the forerunners in gaining nearness to Allāh. The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the courses today...
The Mention of Allāh Keeps the Shayṭān Away from You
The Mention of Allāh Keeps the Shayṭān Away from You
Ustādh Mūsá Richardson on how dhikr brightens one's life. The benefits are excerpted from the lecture entitled: 14 Great Benefits of the Remembrance of Allāh, a lecture overviewing the 1439 | 2018 Islamic Summer Courses, ʿAqidah Stream. Register for the courses today: troid.org/sc

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