https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/highlights-brief-benefits--1432704enReligion & SpiritualityCopyright al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a07617075ee30fc9eefda36bbca303b8.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/highlights-brief-benefits--1432704Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:09:45 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)feeds@spreaker.comBrief clips which highlight an important reminder, a tidbit of knowledge, or other interesting benefits.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vain-talk-with-ignorant-people-is-now-iq-maxxing--73772806https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73772806Mon, 10 Aug 2026 18:46:16 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A benefit from Moosaa Richardson, from class #1 of our study of Baab al-Muraaqabah, the Chapter of Vigilance, from Riyaadh as-Saaliheen, as taught at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1448.02.19.704falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-correcting-errors-with-humility-sincerity-to-allah-an-important-reminder--73169362
Listen to the full class from which this clip was taken: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-supplicating-for-the-companions-part-4-unedited--73145189]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73169362Sat, 25 Jul 2026 21:15:11 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This is a clip of Moosaa Richardson from class #26 of the study of al-Imaam al-Humaydee's Usool as-Sunnah, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1448.01.19. Listen to the full class from which this clip was taken:...
Listen to the full class from which this clip was taken: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26-supplicating-for-the-companions-part-4-unedited--73145189]]>349falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-scholars-testify-on-behalf-of-allah-about-islamic-rulings-obligations--72264682The Scholars are Allah's Witnesses; Don't Interfere in their Testimony! (A Response to Recent Foolishness in the UK)

This is an 11-minute excerpt from a recent hadeeth study, Hadeeth #57 of Riyaadh as-Saaliheen, reading along with the scholarly explanation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allah have Mercy on him), as held at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.12.07.

For more detailed and specific clarifications of the harm and confusion caused by Abu Iyaad Amjad Rafiq of Salafi Publications (UK), listen to this lecture in its entirity: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-the-evil-results-of-turning-away-from-the-scholars-during-crises--72070038]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72264682Sun, 31 May 2026 18:13:46 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)The Scholars are Allah's Witnesses; Don't Interfere in their Testimony! (A Response to Recent Foolishness in the UK) This is an 11-minute excerpt from a recent hadeeth study, Hadeeth #57 of Riyaadh as-Saaliheen, reading along with the scholarly...The Scholars are Allah's Witnesses; Don't Interfere in their Testimony! (A Response to Recent Foolishness in the UK)

This is an 11-minute excerpt from a recent hadeeth study, Hadeeth #57 of Riyaadh as-Saaliheen, reading along with the scholarly explanation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allah have Mercy on him), as held at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.12.07.

For more detailed and specific clarifications of the harm and confusion caused by Abu Iyaad Amjad Rafiq of Salafi Publications (UK), listen to this lecture in its entirity: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-the-evil-results-of-turning-away-from-the-scholars-during-crises--72070038]]>711falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-warned-be-warned-of-biased-bigotry-in-the-deen-of-allah--71052230https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71052230Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Essential reminder from the great scholar, al-Imam as-Sa'dee (may Allah have Mercy on him), with commentary from Moosaa Richardson. From class #18 of our course: Manners of Knowledge (for Teachers and Students), as found here:...188falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/correcting-a-widespread-error-about-how-to-pray-when-sitting--69009403
A strange new error has appeared, that when one prays sitting, he intentionally does not lean forward for rukoo' or sujood, but rather he only nods with his head for those positions, while being able to bend forward. Ustaadh Moosaa explains this is erroneous and baseless. (1447.06.15)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69009403Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:26:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This is a clip from class #10 of Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson's classes on Usool as-Sunnah (Foundations of the Sunnah in Creed) by al-Imaam al-Humaydee (may Allah have Mercy on him). A strange new error has appeared, that when one prays sitting, he...
A strange new error has appeared, that when one prays sitting, he intentionally does not lean forward for rukoo' or sujood, but rather he only nods with his head for those positions, while being able to bend forward. Ustaadh Moosaa explains this is erroneous and baseless. (1447.06.15)]]>607falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benefit-from-shaykh-abdullah-al-bukhary-may-allah-preserve-him--68601162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68601162Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:23:48 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson advises us to benefit from Shaykh 'Abdullah al-Bukhary and Shaykh 'Arafaat al-Muhammadee (may Allah preserve them). This advice is part of the Q&A session after Lesson #7 of our study of al-Imaam al-Humaydee's "Usool as-Sunnah"...196falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advice-for-those-who-call-themselves-ahlus-sunnah-in-pittsburgh-elsewhere--68445906https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68445906Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:55:40 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Stern advice and important reminders from Moosaa Richardson. From class #5 of our course, Foundations of the Sunnah in Islamic Beliefs, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1447.05.10.343falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-advice-of-sufyaan-ath-thowree-to-abbaad-ibn-abbaad--67229674https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67229674Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:00:19 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief benefit from Moosaa Richardson, from class #10 of our study of the hadeeth, "Two Hungry Wolves..." (1447.01.25)143falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unique-joy-of-a-new-muslim-s-first-prayer--66831810https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66831810Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:05:45 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A point of reflection after our brother Maurie (may Allah bless him) had just accepted Islam at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA), offered by Moosaa Richardson on 1447.01.07.186falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/masjids-are-not-for-non-muslim-politics-another-warning-against-ikhwani-tactics--66601381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66601381Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:58:58 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From a khutbah by Moosaa Richardson delivered at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1446.01.06.211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/that-s-not-who-i-am-that-is-exactly-who-you-are--66028453
From a khutbah delivered, "A Warning Against the Filth of Jealousy," at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1446.11.11.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66028453Tue, 10 Jun 2025 14:15:07 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief benefit about false excuses and weak apologies after causing harm, being easy with oneself and not being critical enough of one's own bad manners. Many people today excuse themselves from their worst behavior saying, "That's not me," or,...
From a khutbah delivered, "A Warning Against the Filth of Jealousy," at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1446.11.11.]]>238falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/poor-understanding-of-islam-leads-to-exaggerating-the-status-of-wealth--60592009Sincerity, Repentance & Patience, as recorded on 1445.12.24.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60592009Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:00:08 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From class #112 of our course, Sincerity, Repentance & Patience, as recorded on 1445.12.24.Sincerity, Repentance & Patience, as recorded on 1445.12.24.]]>157falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/too-senior-to-return-to-the-scholars--65569588
Full audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hadeeth-study-moderation-in-love-hatred--65566453]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65569588Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:05:57 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From a Hadeeth study, facilitated by Moosaa Richardson, at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1446.10.15. Full audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hadeeth-study-moderation-in-love-hatred--65566453
Full audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/hadeeth-study-moderation-in-love-hatred--65566453]]>537falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/affirming-seeking-the-face-of-allah-is-the-greatest-objective--59566273https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59566273Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:00:07 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From class #18-A of our Tahaawiyyah course, as recorded on 1445.10.11.378falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-groundhog-day-really-that-serious-of-a-problem--58557713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58557713Fri, 31 Jan 2025 15:00:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Explained by Moosaa Richardson (1445.07.22)689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/know-your-mansoobaat-master-arabic-grammar-arabic--59527305https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59527305Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:00:07 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This clip is taken from class #68 of our Aajurroomiyyah course.333falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-terrible-consequences-of-discrediting-the-scholars--60591997Sincerity, Repentance & Patience, as recorded on 1445.12.24.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60591997Wed, 14 Aug 2024 12:00:18 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From class #112 of our course, Sincerity, Repentance & Patience, as recorded on 1445.12.24.Sincerity, Repentance & Patience, as recorded on 1445.12.24.]]>630falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-patient-o-callers-to-islam-shaykh-uthaymeen--59748971 "Sincerity Repentance & Patience", as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1445.10.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59748971Wed, 17 Jul 2024 12:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This brief clip is from our 105th class in study of the book, "Sincerity Repentance & Patience", as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1445.10.19. "Sincerity Repentance & Patience", as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1445.10.19.]]>609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maybe-the-most-important-point-in-the-text-of-at-tahaawiyyah--59566076https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59566076Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This clip is from class #18-A of our Tahaawiyyah course, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1445.10.11.405falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-story-ibn-taymiyah-beat-the-man-so-badly--59574861Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah beating a possessed man so badly that his own hand began to hurt, as told by al-'Allaamah Ibn al-Qayyim, and narrated by Shaykh 'Uthaymeen, may Allah have Mercy on all of them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59574861Tue, 07 May 2024 12:00:05 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)An amazing story about Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah beating a possessed man so badly that his own hand began to hurt, as told by al-'Allaamah Ibn al-Qayyim, and narrated by Shaykh 'Uthaymeen, may Allah have Mercy on all of them.Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah beating a possessed man so badly that his own hand began to hurt, as told by al-'Allaamah Ibn al-Qayyim, and narrated by Shaykh 'Uthaymeen, may Allah have Mercy on all of them.]]>532falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-it-as-sa-dee-or-as-si-dee-that-great-scholar-of-tafseer--49352927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49352927Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:30:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how the name of the great scholar, Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir, should be pronounced. From a class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1443.09.05.148falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-verses-about-paradise-being-for-the-patient--58395295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58395295Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson, from Hadeeth #32 of Riyaadh as-Saaliheen at al-Masjdi al-Awwal in Pittsburgh. 1445.07.09.462falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-brief-yet-very-important-message-to-christians-at-x-mas--58110111
For more information from the detailed Quranic account of the imaaculate conception and the virgin birth of Jesus, listen to this: Quranic Account of the Immaculate Conception & Virgin Birth of Jesus (spreaker.com)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58110111Sun, 24 Dec 2023 15:33:28 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson addresses our Christian family members and challenges them to think carefully about the origins of Christmas and what that actually means about their love for Jesus and desire to follow his message and example. From a class at...
For more information from the detailed Quranic account of the imaaculate conception and the virgin birth of Jesus, listen to this: Quranic Account of the Immaculate Conception & Virgin Birth of Jesus (spreaker.com)]]>339falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-our-sins-can-affect-other-muslims-elsewhere--57337235
Original recording: https://www.spreaker.com/user/masjidrahmah/jumuah-khutbah-5th-rabee-ath-thanee-1445]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57337235Sat, 21 Oct 2023 18:18:25 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Ustaadh Mustafa George explains how our sins could be affecting other Muslims. From a Friday khutbah delivered at Masjid ar-Rahmah in Newark, New Jersey (USA) on 1445.04.07. Original recording:...
Original recording: https://www.spreaker.com/user/masjidrahmah/jumuah-khutbah-5th-rabee-ath-thanee-1445]]>147falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sufi-deviation-the-traitors-who-facilitate-it-claiming-to-be-ahlus-sunnah--57044193https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57044193Wed, 04 Oct 2023 11:55:08 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this clip from our 86th class of the book, RIyaadh as-Saaliheen, Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson exposes the serious levels of misguidance of the Sufis and their Burdah Poem, and the treachery of the traitors who claim to be from Ahlus-Sunnah, yet they...1160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abandon-religious-argumentation-especially-in-ramadhaan--53326191https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53326191Tue, 28 Mar 2023 14:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the mighty fundamental principle that keeps us firm in the Religion and keeps us from deviating, as known to and implemented by the righteous predecessors. From Lesson #1 of the Ramadhaan Lessons in 1444 at al-Masjid...377falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knowledge-of-islam-can-be-a-proof-against-you-and-destroy-you--43921337https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43921337Thu, 16 Mar 2023 12:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads the hadeeth about the three people who are thrown into the Hellfire first, from Saheeh Muslim. From a 130 Hadeeth class at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.07.30.738islamic-knowledge-manners,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh-salafis,sincerity-ikhlaas-for-allah,students-of-knowledgefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-benefit-about-teaching-while-the-athaan-is-being-called--52659904https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52659904Wed, 15 Feb 2023 15:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains why he sometimes continues to teach after the athaan has begun, while some people believe it is not allowed or inappropriate, drawing on his experiences with his teachers, namely the great scholar, Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may...160falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-on-benefits-from-a-class-taught-27-years-ago-at-1mm--52641990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52641990Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this important clip, Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson builds on points discussed in one of his classes 27 years ago at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA). From class #63 of our Sincerity, Repentance, and Patience series of classes,...692falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/refer-the-most-dangerous-matters-of-fatwa-back-to-the-senior-scholars-only--42587882https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42587882Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:00:01 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From a 40 Hadeeth class delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.24, Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the importance of return the most crucial and dangerous matters of fatwaa back to the senior scholars of...466falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-poem-in-remembrance-of-shaykh-ubayd-al-jaabiree-arabic--52087020https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52087020Sat, 03 Dec 2022 16:23:26 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)272falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-15-minutes-of-the-study-of-waasitiyyah-1441-updated--51980115https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51980115Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:36:22 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Listen to this clip of Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson introducing the book, al-'Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah in 1441. It has been updated to include news of the passing of the shaykh whose explanation we read, al-'Allaamah 'Ubayd ibn 'Abdillaah ibn Sulaymaan...923falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/about-reading-the-last-two-verses-of-soorah-al-baqarah-at-night--47360093https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47360093Mon, 07 Nov 2022 13:00:01 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A beloved elder in the 1MM community asks this question about how the reading of the last two Verses of Soorah al-Baqarah will be sufficient, in what way? (1443.04.02)152falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-omnism-is-it-compatible-with-islam--51795592https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51795592Sat, 05 Nov 2022 14:44:21 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how a statement of Muslim sports figure, Kyrie Irving, is incorrect and not something that a Muslim can hold to. From class #114 of our Waasitiyyah ('Aqeedah) course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/benefits-from-contemplating-over-noah-s-ship--41620051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41620051Mon, 24 Oct 2022 12:00:01 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This clip was taken from class #32 of our Waasitiyyah series, as recorded on 1442.03.07.460islamic-reminders,muslim-reflections-quran,noahs-ship-safeenah,nooh-noah-prophet,tafsir-benefitsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reminders-about-manners-of-approaching-knowledge--41324916https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41324916Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:00:01 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson draws on some of his personal experiences and shares some insight into how knowledge is approached and how this relates to the reward and the observable benefit of that knowledge. From a 40 Hadeeth class taught at al-Masjid al-Awwal...720islamic-manners-knowledge,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,salafi-dawah-pittsburgh,shaykh-rabee-madkhalifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fornicators-and-adulterers-are-burned-in-the-ovens-of-hell--41233848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41233848Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads a an authentic hadeeth from Saheeh al-Bukhaaree about the specific punishment for fornicators and adulterers in the Hellfire. This clip was taken from Part 4 of our study of an-Nawawee's 25th Hadeeth on 1438.06.20.137forty-hadeeth-nawawi,hellfire-described-punishments,islamic-reminders,muslims-salafis-pittsburgh,torment-of-hell-realfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/muslim-youth-learning-about-how-to-apply-hadeeth-27-of-an-nawawi-s-40-hadeeth--42251478https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42251478Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson engages the youth at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) and helps them understand the scope of "consulting one's heart" in some issues. From a 40 Hadeeth class recorded on 1438.08.03.712how-to-understand-hadith,islamic-classes-free-online,islamic-reminders-piety,muslims-pittsburgh-youth,muslim-youth-learningfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shaykh-muqbil-turns-on-a-light-an-amazing-teacher--50794133https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50794133Wed, 03 Aug 2022 12:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This is a clip of Moosaa Richardson recounting how the great scholar, Shaykh Muqbil ibn Haadee al-Waadi'ee (may Allah have Mercy on him), opened up a new door for him in knowledge, in Makkah in the year 1420. This clip was taken from class #13 of our...359falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-curious-5-year-old-poses-a-question-at-ustaadh-moosaa-s-class--50602849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50602849Wed, 20 Jul 2022 11:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)1443.12.1878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-harms-of-not-concealing-tattoos-from-jaahiliyyah-which-could-be-concealed--50256179https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50256179Tue, 21 Jun 2022 14:05:09 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From class #36 of our series, Sincerity, Repentance, and Patience, Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson provides detailed advice for those who have tattoos from before Islam, like on their forearms, and they can choose to conceal them by wearing long-sleeve...783falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-special-encouragement-at-the-end-of-the-first-ten-days-of-ramadan-al-fowzaan--49398262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49398262Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:18:33 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Some words of encouragement from the great scholar, Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan, when entering the middle ten days of Ramadan. Translated by Moosaa Richardson.257falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-deal-with-corrupt-officials-who-request-bribes--40734014https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40734014Wed, 06 Apr 2022 12:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson answers this important question about how to deal with corrupt government officials who take bribes to give people their rights. An important quote from Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah is added. From lesson #84 of our weekly series:...236corrupt-muslim-leaders,ibn-taymia,islamic-manners,islamic-ruling-on-bribery,muslims-pittsburgh-salafisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hadeeth-1-from-forty-hadith-concerning-ramadan--49209930https://www.spreaker.com/show/40-hadith-concerning-the-fast-of-ramadan]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49209930Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:39:22 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This brief clip is from our first session of this weekend workshop (1443): https://www.spreaker.com/show/40-hadith-concerning-the-fast-of-ramadanhttps://www.spreaker.com/show/40-hadith-concerning-the-fast-of-ramadan]]>372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-important-fatwas-about-doing-business-with-disobedient-people--41991883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41991883Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson poses two scenarios involving doing business with disobedient people, and then brings answers from Shaykh Ibn Baaz and Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan. From a 40 Hadeeth class recorded on 1442.03.29.619fatwa-scholars,fiqh-of-business-transactions,ibn-baz,islamic-classes-in-pittsburgh,saleh-al-fawzanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/muslims-making-thikr-around-non-muslims-in-america--41630665https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41630665Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson is asked about how Muslims keep to the remembrance of Allah among non-Muslims in America. This was taken from a class given at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.03.08.270islamic-reminders,muslim-manners-every-place,muslims-living-in-america,thikr-among-non-muslims,thikr-remembrance-all-timesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-mercy-of-allah-and-his-forgiveness-is-for-who--40716923https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40716923Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:00:14 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson offers this important reminder in a class held at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1442.01.17.350islamic-reminders,islam-mercy-forgiveness,salafis-pittsburgh-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-brief-moment-in-hell-a-brief-moment-in-paradise--40878719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40878719Wed, 13 Oct 2021 12:00:13 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From class #26 of our Waasitiyyah course, as recorded on 1442.01.24.319falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-amazing-hadeeth-about-allah-s-roaming-angels-who-attend-study-circles--40878571https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40878571Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:00:09 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From Waasitiyyah (class 26), as recorded on 1442.01.24.688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pondering-over-two-confrontations-involving-prophet-moosaa--40577231https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40577231Mon, 16 Aug 2021 12:00:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)On the day of 'Aashooraa' 1442, Moosaa Richardson reflects over two unique confrontations involving the great Messenger of Allah, Moosaa ibn 'Emraan, may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace.270day-of-ashura-reflection,islamic-reminders,moses-pharaoh,musa-ibn-imran-prophet,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-mukthiroon-companions-who-narrated-the-most-hadeeth--43787733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43787733Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:36:52 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads the poetry of Shaykh Muhammad Adam al-Ityoobee (may Allah have Mercy on him) about the seven companions who narrated the most hadeeth.304falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/valentine-s-day-is-forbidden-in-the-quran--22842373https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22842373Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:30:21 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson proves that Valentine's Day is forbidden in the Book of Allah, in this highlight from a 1441 khutbah entitled, "Love as Worship & Valentine's Day". Originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on...362islamic-holidays,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,valentines-day-islam,valentines-halal-haramfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-a-world-of-claims-and-talk-do-we-practice-what-we-preach--42248132
This brief clip was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) in 1438.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42248132Thu, 24 Dec 2020 12:48:47 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the importance of truly embodying the upright character of the Messenger of Allah (may Allah raise his rank and grant him peace). This brief clip was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...
This brief clip was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) in 1438.]]>274islamic-character-dawah,islamic-manners-reminders,musa-richardson-advice,muslims-in-the-west,muslims-pittsburgh-salafisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-muslims-want-safety-and-prosperity-for-their-non-muslim-neighbors--42039147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42039147Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:41:40 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how Muslims should view their non-Muslim neighbors and their rights, when living in non-Muslim lands where the people have a general understanding of peaceful co-existence. From a 40 Hadeeth class at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...460islamic-reminders-manners,muslim-manners-non-muslims,muslims-living-in-america,muslims-pittsburgh-salafis,non-muslims-rights-shariahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-ancient-scapegoat-the-people-of-knowledge-cause-hardships--16806855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16806855Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:52:51 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds about an ancient scapegoat invented by the people of falsehood, that the people of righteousness and the scholars bring harm and hardships to the Ummah! From the 73rd class of our Kitaab at-Towheed series, originally recorded...484government-scholars,islamic-reminders,islamic-scapegoats,islamic-scholars-sell-out,scholars-for-dollarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-ikhwani-tricks-exposed-what-s-behind-yasir-qadhi-s-patriotism--41663354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41663354Tue, 27 Oct 2020 14:51:52 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson exposes an assumed "academic" approach to cancelling Hijrah out of Islam for those living in the West. From a Forty Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.02.07.442islamic-benefits-from-hadith,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh-salafis,warning-against-ikhwan-mb,yasir-qadhi-hijrah-islamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-really-far-removed-from-jaahiliyyah-culture--19180247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19180247Mon, 28 Sep 2020 12:00:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson highlights the Jaahiliyyah of fanaticism for sports teams and dedicated fandom. From a Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.01.21.133islam-and-sports,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,jahiliya,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hearts-blinded-by-partisanship-cannot-accept-the-quran-s-rulings--19107011
This highlight is from class #43 of the series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.01.16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19107011Tue, 15 Sep 2020 12:00:15 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson adapts this class from the weekly series, 130 Hadeeth on Manners, to address a pressing issue that is troubling many people who have stumbled about in recent fitnahs. According to the Book of Allah, one who accuses a Muslim of...
This highlight is from class #43 of the series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.01.16.]]>288muhammad-ibn-hadi,musa'fiqah,qathf,sa'aafiqah,slanderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/responding-to-mu-tazliah-beliefs-about-magic--15209869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15209869Mon, 07 Sep 2020 04:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how a man upon the beliefs of the Mu'tazilah Cult rejected magic and declared a Muslim who accepted a hadeeth in Saheeh al-Bukhaaree to be a disbeliever. The response leaves the deviant with no leg to stand on, by the...307islamic-beliefs,magic-saheeh-al-bukhari,muslims-pittsburgh,mutazilites-pittsburgh,takfeerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-used-to-say-word-is-bond-in-jaahiliyyah--18972089https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18972089Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us to bring the best of our Jaahiliyyah culture into Islam, and not to abandon the good traits we were upon. This excerpt was taken from class #41 of our series: 130 Hadeeth on Manners.262islamic-culture,islamic-manners,muslims-honesty,muslims-word,nation-of-islam,word-is-bondfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-stances-people-have-on-magic--15209839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15209839Mon, 20 Jul 2020 12:00:12 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how people are either balanced or on one of two extremes as it relates to understanding magic and magicians. From a discussion before class #67 of our Kitaab at-Towheed class, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...403islamic-beliefs,islamic-rulings,magic-in-islam,muslims-pittsburgh,understanding-magicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-qadr-and-limited-free-will-made-easy-by-shaykh-uthaymeen--18591719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18591719Sun, 19 Jul 2020 12:00:16 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads the explanation of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen for the closing Verse of Soorah at-Takweer, as the shaykh simplifies the issue of Qadr and Mankind's limited free will. From a Tafseer lesson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...475islamic-beliefs,muslims-pittsburgh,othaimeen,qadr,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rejecting-another-deviation-of-nouman-ali-khan-sincerity--39803837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39803837Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:01:47 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson exposes another fundamental flaw in the deviant principles of Nouman Ali Khan, the so-called "Tafseer expert." May Allah guide him. Taken from a lecture delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.15.597bayyinah-institute-quran,nak-classes-free,nak-errors-refuted-deviation,nouman-ali-khan-mistakes,salafi-response-to-nakfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-warning-against-oppression-false-claims-of-oppression--39764497https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39764497Tue, 14 Jul 2020 19:39:50 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This highlight was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class on Hadeeth #24, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.04.03.32640-hadith-ctudy,islamic-manners-40-hadith,islamic-reminders-manners,oppresion-islamic-manners,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wait-for-official-announcements-of-ramadhaan-and-don-t-be-hasty-stay-behind-your-leaders--25766003https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25766003Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:50:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)332falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jaahiliyyah-of-self-issued-custody-rulings--19179934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19179934Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:39:54 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson warns us of a common practice in lands not governed by Islamic law, when divorcees take the children by issuing their own selves a verdict of custody, and then raise the children to hate the other parent. From a Friday khutbah...244fiqh-divorce-custody,islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-manners,jahiliya-divorce,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pagan-roots-of-christmas-acknowledged-by-christian-leaders--21005922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21005922Mon, 23 Dec 2019 15:39:23 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This is a brief highlight taken from a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1441.04.23.273christmas-is-pagan,friday-khutbah-christmas,islamic-reminders,muslims-christmas,pat-robertsonfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-it-like-to-study-hadeeth-at-1mm--19963593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19963593Tue, 12 Nov 2019 13:00:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This is a brief clip of Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson reviewing hadeeth with students during a recent class from our series: 130 Hadeeth on Manners. Dated: 1441.03.13.368hadith-classes,hadith-studies,islamic-classes,musa-richardson,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-qaathif-is-a-disobedient-liar-according-to-islamic-law--19179976https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19179976Mon, 23 Sep 2019 12:00:16 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the repugnant nature of seeking the ruling of Jaahiliyyah by avoiding the rulings of the Quran about "qathf", accusing Muslims of fornication or adultery without four witnesses to the act. The one who accuses a Muslim...128allaamah-or-faasiq,muhammad-hadi,musa'fiqah,omaisan,sa'aafiqahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spreading-discord-in-the-name-of-naseehah--15739189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15739189Thu, 19 Sep 2019 12:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A clip taken from Moosaa Richardson teaching class #70 of Kitaab at-Towheed at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1439.11.08.253islamic-reminders,muslim-manners,muslims-pittsburgh,naseehah-advicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-halaal-magic-of-imam-al-bukhari--15739262https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15739262Sat, 07 Sep 2019 12:00:19 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A clip taken from Moosaa Richardson teaching class #70 of Kitaab at-Towheed at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1439.11.08.268imam-bukhari,islamic-reminders,magic-in-islam,sahih-al-bukhari,tareekh-kabeerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-warning-against-decorated-speech-of-falsehood--15739293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15739293Sat, 17 Aug 2019 12:00:19 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A clip taken from Moosaa Richardson teaching class #70 of Kitaab at-Towheed at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1439.11.08.253fluffy-speech-falsehood,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,omaisan,salafi-dawahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-stop-a-filthy-nammaam-in-his-tracks--15739270https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15739270Sat, 17 Aug 2019 12:00:19 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A clip taken from Moosaa Richardson teaching class #70 of Kitaab at-Towheed at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1439.11.08.246islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittburgh,salafi-dawah,tale-carrying-nameemahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-muslims-believe-in-magic--15209775https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15209775Sun, 07 Jul 2019 12:00:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson discusses the question, "Do Muslims Believe in Magic?" He explains how the question could be understood two ways, and how it must be broken down and answered with two different answers. From a discussion held before Kitaab at-Towheed...236islamic-discussions,magic-haram,muslims-believe-in-magic,muslims-islamic-beliefs,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sa-d-ibn-maalik-and-the-ten-promised-paradise--18347266https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18347266Wed, 26 Jun 2019 11:30:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief benefit taken from a recent class at 1MM, 130 Hadeeth on Manners, as recorded 1440.10.13.260companions,islamic-reminders,mubashshareen,salafi-dawah,ten-promised-paradisefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-afraid-of-polytheism-for-real--14552612https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14552612Tue, 16 Apr 2019 12:00:08 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson stresses the relevance of the chapters of Kitaab at-Towheed to the real danger of polytheism we face on an ongoing basis. This excerpt was taken from class #64 of Kitaab at-Towheed, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...381islamic-benefits,islamic-reminders,kitab-tawhid,salafi-dawah,shirk-polytheismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/defending-the-honor-of-imam-at-tabaree-from-slanderous-frauds--14280977https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14280977Wed, 13 Mar 2019 12:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how great the rank of Imaam at-Tabaree is in the field of Tafseer, in light of recent slander from ignorant frauds in the West. From Kitaab at-Towheed #59 as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)...392imam-tabari-nak,islamic-reminders,nak-mistakes-errors,nouman-ali-khan,tafsir-scholarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exposed-plots-of-entrapment-schemed-against-islam-s-scholars--17219148https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17219148Mon, 04 Mar 2019 15:37:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson exposes how a plot of entrapment is set up against scholars, one employed by evil people seeking to discredit the scholars. This highlight was taken from class #24 of our "130 Hadeeth on Manners" course, as recorded on 1440.06.26.277fawzan,islamic-manners,moosaa-richardson,plots-against-islam-exposed,respect-for-islamic-scholarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-warning-about-the-magical-properties-of-music--15739280https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15739280Sun, 17 Feb 2019 13:00:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A clip taken from Moosaa Richardson teaching class #70 of Kitaab at-Towheed at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1439.11.08.183islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,music-islamic,muslims-listen-to-music,salafi-dawahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/islam-addiction-to-alcohol-marijuana-flawed-recovery-programs-like-aa-na--16923411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16923411Fri, 01 Feb 2019 16:30:40 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa RIchardson highlights the importance of seeking the correct cures for additions and alcoholism while avoiding foundationally flawed (so-called) recovery programs, like AA and NA. How many times have various social ills been dealt with in detail...560alcoholics-anonymous,islamic-reminders,narcotics-anonymous,salafi-dawah,substance-abuse-recoveryfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-missed-the-rukoo-don-t-just-stand-there--13512750
This issue has been summarized and published here some years ago: http://www.bakkah.net/en/dont-just-stand-there.htm

From class #35 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13512750Fri, 14 Dec 2018 13:00:11 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains what leads some people into a common mistake, that when they miss the rukoo' (bowing) position of congregational prayer, they refrain from joining the prayer until the imaam begins the next rak'ah, assuming that since they...
This issue has been summarized and published here some years ago: http://www.bakkah.net/en/dont-just-stand-there.htm

From class #35 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.29.]]>443fiqh-classes-online,fiqh-of-hadith,hadith-classes-pittsburgh,salafi-dawah-pittsburgh,umdah-al-ahkam-classfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rightly-guided-caliphs-were-actually-five-in-number--13773258
From class #18 of our "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" course, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.12.01.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13773258Tue, 11 Dec 2018 13:00:13 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads from the words of Shaykh 'Ubayd al-Jaabiree about al-Hasan ibn 'Alee being the fifth of the rightly guided Caliphs. From class #18 of our "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" course, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...
From class #18 of our "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" course, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.12.01.]]>106aqidah-classes-pittsburgh,ibn-abi-zaid,qayrawani,salafi-dawah,shaykh-ubaydfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-easy-way-to-practice-tanawwu-variation-in-prayer--13512398
This brief clip was taken from Umdat al-Ahkaam class #35, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13512398Sat, 01 Dec 2018 13:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how we can say "Rabbanaa wa lakal-Hamd" in our formal prayers four different ways according to the Sunnah. He adds important reasons why we should be looking for opportunities to vary our phrases of thikr whenever we can....
This brief clip was taken from Umdat al-Ahkaam class #35, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.29.]]>257fiqh-classes-pittsburgh,fiqh-of-prayer,hadith-classes-online,islamic-reminders-sunnah,rabbana-lakal-hamdfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-worst-people-are-those-alive-at-the-hour--14116994
From a Kitaab at-Towheed class held at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.06.01.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14116994Mon, 13 Aug 2018 19:07:38 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how 'Abdullaah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'Aas solved a point of confusion about two narrations and put them together properly: The people alive at the Hour are the worst of Creation, and that Allaah will keep a group of the believers...
From a Kitaab at-Towheed class held at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.06.01.]]>292hadeeth-studies,hadith-study,islamic-reminder,mukhtalif-al-hadeeth,muslim-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bid-ah-innovation-is-always-rejected-no-matter-how-pure-the-intention-was--14026276
From class #56 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.05.24.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14026276Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:16:12 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the importance of having both conditions in place for an act of worship to be accepted - That it must be sincere, and it also must be in conformity with Allaah's Legislation. From class #56 of our Kitaab at-Towheed...
From class #56 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.05.24.]]>319bidah-innovation,islamic-reminders,muslims-good-hearts,salafi-dawah-pittsburgh,sunnah-bidahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-critical-approach-to-narrations-of-ahlul-kitaab--13878168https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13878168Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:51:18 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads an example of how the scholars of Islam, Imaam as-Sa'dee in this case, approach the Israa'eeliyyaat (narrations of Jews and Christians) about Tafseer and religious matters. This excerpt was taken from class #4 of the...477imam-sadi,salafi-dawah,tafsir-benefit,tafsir-classes-online,troid-canadafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/agendas-exposed-a-review-session-before-towheed-class-62--14492598
"We already know about towheed and shirk, so there is no need for all these classes."

"Muslims do not commit polytheism, this is going overboard."

"Leave the people to focus on more important matters..."

From a casual review session before Kitaab at-Towheed class #62, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.07.20.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14492598Mon, 30 Apr 2018 18:55:47 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson and the class discuss the hidden agendas behind people's claims that "We already know about towheed and shirk, so there is no need for all these classes." "Muslims do not commit polytheism, this is going overboard." "Leave...
"We already know about towheed and shirk, so there is no need for all these classes."

"Muslims do not commit polytheism, this is going overboard."

"Leave the people to focus on more important matters..."

From a casual review session before Kitaab at-Towheed class #62, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.07.20.]]>417islamic-reminders,kitab-tawhid,muhammad-abdul-wahhab,pittsburgh-salafi,tawhid-shirkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sometimes-the-most-intelligent-people-are-the-most-heedless-and-unaware--14492576
From class #1 of our Tafseer of Soorah ar-Room series, as recorded on 1439.07.16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14492576Mon, 23 Apr 2018 22:39:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads from the insightful words of 'Allaamah 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee (may Allaah have Mercy on him), on how the most advanced and intelligent people can sometimes be the most heedless and unaware of the most important...
From class #1 of our Tafseer of Soorah ar-Room series, as recorded on 1439.07.16.]]>468imam-sadi,islamic-reminders,tafsir-classes,tafsir-highlights,troid-canadafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fiqh-tools-understanding-dilaalah-al-muqaaranah-through-examples--14117044https://api.spreaker.com/episode/14117044Wed, 18 Apr 2018 19:14:25 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how the scholars use a tool called "Dilaalah al-Muqaaranah" to extract rulings from texts. From a Kitaab at-Towheed class, held at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.06.01.311fiqh-benefits,fiqh-principles,islamic-classes,salafi-dawah,usul-al-fiqhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-concerned-neighbor-came-to-the-masjid-one-day--13992238
This excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class taught at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.01.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13992238Tue, 20 Mar 2018 15:33:11 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson recounts how a political activist came to the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh one day, trying to recruit the Muslims to vote against Donald Trump, attempting to scare them about the consequences of such a man being elected. This...
This excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class taught at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.01.]]>467donald-trump-muslims,islamic-politics,islamic-remiders,salafi-dawah-pittsburgh,voter-registration-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-good-questions-from-the-youth-of-1mm--13626922
From the class recording dated: 1439.03.28.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13626922Tue, 06 Mar 2018 14:52:46 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Two young men who regularly attend al-Masjid al-Awwal with their fathers ask some important questions after class #52 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course. These two are an inspiration to our community and beyond, and may Allaah bless and protect them and...
From the class recording dated: 1439.03.28.]]>124islamic-questions-answers-kids,kids-islamic-classes,muslim-children-pittsburgh,muslims-in-pittsburgh,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/brief-explanation-of-you-alone-we-worship--13987824
From a 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.01.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13987824Fri, 02 Mar 2018 11:12:35 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how isti'aanah (seeking assistance) is from the generality of worship, and how this Verse in Soorah al-Faatihah shows how serious it is to seek the Assistance of Allaah. From a 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid...
From a 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.01.]]>289how-muslims-pray,islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-reminders,surah-al-fatihah,tafsir-benefitsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-reciting-quran-in-thuhr-and-asr-prayers--13824676https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13824676Wed, 21 Feb 2018 13:01:28 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us with some very important points about sincerity and one's recitation of Quran in Thuhr and Asr Prayers. This brief benefit was taken from class #37 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as originally recorded at al-Masjid...257five-daily-prayers,islamic-prayers,islamic-reminders,islamic-sincerity,muslim-mannersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-orphans-wealth-preserved-by-two-prophets--13800349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13800349Tue, 13 Feb 2018 19:10:13 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson highlights an important point related to the story of Moosaa and al-Khadhir in Soorah al-Kahf. This brief excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class held at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.12.23.19340-hadith,hadith-classes-pittsburgh,hadith-number-19,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-occasions-in-formal-prayer-when-we-supplicate--13832804https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13832804Sun, 04 Feb 2018 12:44:00 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads from the classic work of al-Haafidh Ibn Hajr on the topic of the six positions of formal prayer where a person asks for things. This brief benefit was taken from class #37 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid...149fiqh-class-pittsburgh,fiqh-of-prayer,islamic-benefits-reminders,muslim-reminders,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ghuluw-six-dangers-of-over-praising-good-people--13363001
From class #49 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13363001Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:53:56 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson mentions six very serious dangers of ghuluw in praise, over-praising good people, even when done out of good intentions. From class #49 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
From class #49 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.29.]]>301ghulu-fanatacism-extremism,ibn-othaimeen,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,kitab-at-tawhidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/90-and-100-year-old-scholars-still-keenly-insightful-healthy--13800211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13800211Sun, 14 Jan 2018 19:01:46 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson provides examples of scholars approaching 90 and 100 years of age, still sharp in their faculties and healthy. From a class in explanation of the hadeeth (which means), "Preserve [the Limits of] Allah, and He will preserve you,"...26140-hadith-class,islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-reminders,shaikh-albani,shaikh-rabeefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-danger-of-over-emphasizing-one-s-ancestors--13346555https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13346555Tue, 09 Jan 2018 16:35:36 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson connects an important point in Kitaab at-Towheed to point #4 from the book, Masaa'il al-Jaahiliyyah. A great reminder about how dangerous it is to go to extremes in honoring our ancestors. From class #48 of our Kitaab at-Towheed...276aqida-class-pittsburgh,islamic-ancestry,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-life-modern-examples-of-ihsaan-proficiency--13249076
This excerpt was taken from Part 2 of our study of Hadeeth #17, from our 40 Hadeeth course, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.25.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13249076Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:00:05 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson leads an important community discussion on how to apply ihsaan (proficiency) in various areas of our everyday lives, like calling the athaan, taking a test, repaying debts, and parking our cars. This excerpt was taken from Part 2 of...
This excerpt was taken from Part 2 of our study of Hadeeth #17, from our 40 Hadeeth course, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.25.]]>388athan-call-to-prayer,islamic-debt-payment,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders-pittsburgh,muslims-parking-carsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dangers-of-bad-companionship--13346543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13346543Mon, 01 Jan 2018 17:20:14 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the dangers of keeping the wrong company. An important reminder from a recent Kitaab at-Towheed class. From class #48 as recorded on 1439.02.22 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).283aqidah-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,islam-pittsburgh,kitab-tawhidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/saying-maa-shaa-allaah-when-impressed-with-non-muslims--13250944
This excerpt was taken from class #47 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.15.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13250944Fri, 29 Dec 2017 20:59:00 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson is asked a question about saying "maa shaa' Allaah" when one is impressed with something owned by a non-Muslim. Included is an answer to a similar question by Shaykh Muhammad Saalih al-'Uthaymeen. This excerpt was taken from class...
This excerpt was taken from class #47 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.15.]]>518islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,maa-shaa-allah,non-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/review-sesson-innovation-sins-and-apostasy--13608453
This review session took place at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.03.28.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13608453Mon, 18 Dec 2017 13:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Before class #52 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, Moosaa Richardson reviews important matters about sin, innovation, and apostasy. He asks, "How does innovation lead to apostasy?" and, "Why is innovation more dangerous than major sins?" A very...
This review session took place at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.03.28.]]>373bidah-innovation,islamic-classes-review,kitab-at-tawhid,sins-vs-bidah,whats-wrong-with-innovationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trying-so-hard-to-save-aboo-taalib--13346469
This excerpt was taken from class #48 of our Kitaab at-Towheed series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13346469Wed, 13 Dec 2017 14:22:40 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how hard the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) tried to guide his uncle, Aboo Taalib, yet the guidance of the hearts is the exclusive right of Allaah alone. This excerpt was taken from class #48 of our...
This excerpt was taken from class #48 of our Kitaab at-Towheed series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.22.]]>199abu-talib-uncle,guidance-only-from-allah,islamic-reminders,kitab-tawhid,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/review-and-discussion-before-kitaab-at-towheed-class-50--13504462https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13504462Thu, 07 Dec 2017 13:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This brief review and discussion took place before class #50 of our Kitaab at-Towheed series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.03.14.524islamic-reminders,islamic-review-session,kitab-at-tawhid,muslims-in-pittsburgh,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/similarities-between-hadeeths-1-and-17-of-the-40-hadeeth--13248926
From the explanation of Hadeeth #17 (Part 2), as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.25.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13248926Sun, 03 Dec 2017 18:38:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief clip, Moosaa Richardson highlights the similarity in wording between Hadeeth #17 about precision in all matters and the first hadeeth about intentions. From the explanation of Hadeeth #17 (Part 2), as recorded originally at al-Masjid...
From the explanation of Hadeeth #17 (Part 2), as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.25.]]>24140-hadtih-nawawi,hadith-explanations,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,salafi-dawahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-six-prophetic-intercessions-of-the-hereafter--13108746
This brief clip was taken from class #45 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.01.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13108746Wed, 29 Nov 2017 13:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reviews the six different ways our Prophet Muhammad (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) shall intercede for others in the Hereafter. This brief clip was taken from class #45 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded...
This brief clip was taken from class #45 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.02.01.]]>389intercession-hereafter,islamic-lessons,kitab-tawhid-class,prophet-mohamed-islam,shafa'ah-intercessionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-rights-of-the-neighbors-of-our-masjids--12967113
This excerpt was taken from the 7th and final class in explanation of Hadeeth #15 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.26.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12967113Mon, 27 Nov 2017 13:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the special rights of the neighbors of our masjids (Muslims and non-Muslims), as part of our ongoing community dialogue on the topic of the rights of the neighbors. This excerpt was taken from the 7th and final class...
This excerpt was taken from the 7th and final class in explanation of Hadeeth #15 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.26.]]>64340-hadith-classes,islamic-reminders,muslim-mosque-pittsburgh,muslim-rights,salafiyyah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-recurring-theme-in-soorah-al-qasas-fear--12884186
From an unpublished review session before class #9 of the Soorah al-Qasas course, held on 1439.01.06.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12884186Sat, 25 Nov 2017 13:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)The students of the weekly TROID Tafseer class present their homework assignment, a listing of the seven Verses from Soorah al-Qasas (Verses 1-51). Moosaa Richardson helps make an important connection, building on a lesson provided by Imaam as-Sa'dee...
From an unpublished review session before class #9 of the Soorah al-Qasas course, held on 1439.01.06.]]>352imam-sa'di,koran-explanation,muslims-toronto,tafsir-classes-free,tafsir-surah-qasasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-varying-descriptions-of-the-size-of-the-howdh-pool--12790021
This excerpt was taken from class #12 of our "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" course, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12790021Thu, 23 Nov 2017 13:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson cites and explains a number of different authentic narrations about the size of the Howdh (Pool). Some people assume the narrations, with their varying descriptions of its size, to be contradictory. A solid, three-part answer...
This excerpt was taken from class #12 of our "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" course, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.12.]]>664ibn-abi-zaid-qairawani,islamic-answers,islamic-aqidah-course,islamic-beliefs-explained,maliki-aqidah-studyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/khatm-concluding-the-reading-of-20-keys-to-patience--13285274
Review the entire series here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/20-keys-to-patience-by-ibn-taymiyyah

This excerpt was taken from the end of class #13, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.04.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13285274Tue, 21 Nov 2017 20:17:31 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads the final two points of advice from Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq al-Badr, at the conclusion of the great collection of advice: 20 Keys to Patience with the People's Harms. Review the entire series here:...
Review the entire series here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/20-keys-to-patience-by-ibn-taymiyyah

This excerpt was taken from the end of class #13, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.04.12.]]>431abdul-razzaq-badr,free-islamic-courses,ibn-taimia-shaikh-islam,islamic-classes-online,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/six-clear-quranic-verses-that-prove-the-fluctuation-of-eemaan--12919021
From class #13 of our Qayrawaaniyyah Course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.18.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12919021Mon, 20 Nov 2017 17:11:41 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson proves the staple creed of Ahlus-Sunnah that eemaan increases and decreases, based on good and bad deeds with six clear Quranic passages. From class #13 of our Qayrawaaniyyah Course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...
From class #13 of our Qayrawaaniyyah Course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.18.]]>394aqidah-reminders,iman-faith-increases,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,quran-studyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-important-reasons-to-pray-optional-nawaafil-prayers--12911917
From class #30 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.09.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12911917Wed, 15 Nov 2017 20:19:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From the 1MM class attendees, Moosaa Richardson elicits four great reasons to pray nawaafil (optional) prayers after performing one's obligatory prayers. From class #30 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...
From class #30 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.09.]]>522islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-pittsburgh,optional-prayers-nawafil,umdah-al-ahkaam-coursefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-imaam-al-bukhaaree-tested-by-the-scholars-of-baghdad--12891661
This excerpt was taken from workshop #6 of TROID's Bayqooniyyah Poem seminar, originally recorded at Masjid al-Furqaan in Toronto on 1438.06.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12891661Mon, 13 Nov 2017 21:10:20 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads the amazing account of the great test al-Imaam al-Bukhaaree was put through in the city of Baghdad. The great imaam of Hadeeth scholars showed and proved exactly why he held that lofty status by right! This excerpt was taken...
This excerpt was taken from workshop #6 of TROID's Bayqooniyyah Poem seminar, originally recorded at Masjid al-Furqaan in Toronto on 1438.06.22.]]>772bukhari-muslim-hadith,hadith-scholars-biographies,imam-bukhari-baghdad,sahih-al-bukhari,troid-toronto-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-service-to-islam-is-quite-often-just-remaining-silent--12666971
From our 40 Hadeeth series, Hadeeth #15 (class #2), as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.21.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12666971Tue, 07 Nov 2017 19:13:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the prohibited nature of speaking about Islam without grounded knowledge. From our 40 Hadeeth series, Hadeeth #15 (class #2), as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.21.
From our 40 Hadeeth series, Hadeeth #15 (class #2), as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.21.]]>43440-hadith-study,4-hadith-nawawi,islamic-reminders,muslim-classes-pittsburgh,silence-islamic-mannersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/very-important-reminders-about-inheritance--12881592
From class #6 in explanation of Hadeeth #15 in our 40 Hadeeth courses, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12881592Fri, 03 Nov 2017 20:55:47 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Are we still devouring inheritance like in the times of Jaahiliyyah (pre-Islamic ignorance)? Or have we learned how property is correctly distributed according Islamic Law. A much-needed reminder about this neglected part of our complete Religion by...
From class #6 in explanation of Hadeeth #15 in our 40 Hadeeth courses, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>241fiqh-islamic-law,hadith-study,islamic-law-inheritance,islamic-manners,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/your-wives-children-are-witnesses-to-your-real-character--12774720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12774720Wed, 01 Nov 2017 18:08:25 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This brief reminder by Moosaa Richardson about sincerity in character was taken from our fifth session in study of Hadeeth #15 (of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth), originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.12.302islamic-character,islamic-family-issues,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,sincerity-good-characterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-we-can-honor-our-non-muslim-neighbors-in-the-west--12881510
From the sixth class in explanation of Hadeeth #15, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12881510Sat, 28 Oct 2017 22:14:24 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this excerpt from a 40 Hadeeth class at 1MM, the community cooperates to build ideas about how Western Muslims can honor their non-Muslim neighbors, an extension activity for their study of Hadeeth #15 of an-Nawawee's 40: "Whoever believes in...
From the sixth class in explanation of Hadeeth #15, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>541community-meetings-muslim,hadith-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-manners-workshop,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-companions-are-not-pushed-away-from-the-howdh--12790164
This excerpt was taken from class #12 of our highly beneficial "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" series, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12790164Sun, 22 Oct 2017 23:16:36 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson ends a few points of confusion regarding the events surrounding the Howdh (Pool) in the Hereafter, including: clarification that the Companions are not pushed away from the Howdh and that the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and...
This excerpt was taken from class #12 of our highly beneficial "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" series, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.12.]]>797companions-shia,hereafter-heaven-hell,islamic-aqidah-class,islamic-beliefs-reminders,islamic-classes-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/activity-write-down-a-list-of-10-football-players--12868951
From Kitaab at-Towheed #41, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.03.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12868951Wed, 18 Oct 2017 14:55:08 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In a recent Aqeedah class, Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the importance of who we are emotionally attached to, whose lives we are busy with the study of, and how commonly some of us may lose our focus and connect ourselves to personalities that...
From Kitaab at-Towheed #41, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1439.01.03.]]>204companions-sahaba,islamic-football-players,islamic-reminders,muslims-athletes,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-how-to-pronounce-the-athaan-and-iqaamah--13020296
This excerpt was taken from class #31 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/13020296Thu, 12 Oct 2017 19:07:18 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson pronounces the athaan and the iqaamah clearly, explaining that the phrases of each are 15 and 11 respectively. He then provides an example of an athaan called by an authoritative scholar of the Sunnah, Shaykh Muhammad Naasir ad-Deen...
This excerpt was taken from class #31 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.16.]]>321fiqh-hadith-classes,muhammad-nasir-al-albaani,muslim-scholars-athan,salafiyyah-pittsburgh,shaikh-albani-athanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reminders-about-highly-virtuous-optional-prayers--12911789
From class #30 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.09.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12911789Sun, 08 Oct 2017 12:36:26 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads some narrations from Riyaadh as-Saaliheen about some very lofty rewards associated with certain optional prayers. From class #30 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...
From class #30 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.09.]]>536fiqh-classes-online,hadith-courses-pittsburgh,islamic-prayers,riyadh-salihin-nawawi,umdah-al-ahkamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/silence-is-a-forgotten-sunnah-an-essential-part-of-salafiyyah--12775042
This excerpt was taken from our fifth class in study of Hadeeth #15 (of an-Nawawee's 40), as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12775042Wed, 04 Oct 2017 18:26:30 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson mentions this amazing collection of Prophetic narrations and statements from the Salaf on the topic of silence as an essential characteristic of a true believer. This excerpt was taken from our fifth class in study of Hadeeth #15...
This excerpt was taken from our fifth class in study of Hadeeth #15 (of an-Nawawee's 40), as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.12.]]>86640-hadith-benefits,hadith-courses-online,islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-reminders,silence-islamic-characterfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/should-we-only-speak-good-or-remain-silent-about-innovators--12774869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12774869Sat, 30 Sep 2017 18:07:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson answers this important question in the fourth session of the explanation of Hadeeth #15 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.05.57540-hadith-study,islamic-manners,islamic-questions-answers,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proof-that-the-howdh-pool-is-before-the-siraat-bridge-in-the-hereafter--12790040
This excerpt was taken from class #12 of our "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" series, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12790040Sun, 24 Sep 2017 16:53:11 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson clarifies that the events surrounding the Howdh (Pool) will take place before the people arrive at the Siraat (Bridge) in the Hereafter. This excerpt was taken from class #12 of our "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" series, as originally...
This excerpt was taken from class #12 of our "Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd" series, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.12.]]>105aqidah-course-pittsburgh,islamic-aqidah-classes,islamic-beliefs-explained,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-you-really-recognize-the-significance-of-islamic-classes--12666948
From our study of Hadeeth #15 (part 2), as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.21.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12666948Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:38:09 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson offers a brief reminder about the lofty status of classes built upon study of the texts of the Quran and the Sunnah, and how the Salaf preferred Islamic knowledge over optional acts of worship. From our study of Hadeeth #15 (part...
From our study of Hadeeth #15 (part 2), as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.21.]]>374islamic-classes,islamic-courses-free,islamic-knowledge,islamic-manners,pittsburgh-salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/observing-the-hijri-new-years-day--12823259
Added is a brief excerpt on the topic from a recent class by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal (1438.12.25).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12823259Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:00:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him) explains that observing the end of the year with special acts of worship is a blameworthy innovation. From a 1436 khutbah. Added is a brief excerpt on the topic from a recent class by Moosaa...
Added is a brief excerpt on the topic from a recent class by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal (1438.12.25).]]>620hijri-new-years,islamic-holidays-hijri,islamic-manners-celebrating,islamic-new-year,islamic-remindersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ruling-on-saying-oh-my-god-or-writing-omg--12729912
This excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class in explanation of Hadeeth #15, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.05.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12729912Wed, 13 Sep 2017 22:25:53 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the difference between normal customary speech and specifically legislated forms of remembrance (thikr and du'aa). This excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class in explanation of Hadeeth #15, as originally recorded at...
This excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class in explanation of Hadeeth #15, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.05.]]>21840-hadith-class,abbreviations-islamic-ruling,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,omg-oh-my-godfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warning-the-muslims-of-columbus-from-yusuf-estes-2017--12509663
From class #25 of our "Usool as-Sunnah" series, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba on 1438.08.27.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12509663Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:05:53 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson responds to a question about Yusuf Estes during a recent trip to the city of Columbus, Ohio. He reminds us of some of the worst of his statements that the scholars have become aware of. From class #25 of our "Usool as-Sunnah"...
From class #25 of our "Usool as-Sunnah" series, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba on 1438.08.27.]]>357guide-us-tv,huda-tv,sheikh-yusuf-estes,the-funny-sheikh,yusuf-estes-2017falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-a-muslim-is-to-observe-a-solar-or-lunar-eclipse--12620675
From a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) originally delivered on 1438.11.25 (August 18, 2017).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12620675Mon, 21 Aug 2017 13:27:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief five-minute clip, Moosaa Richardson explains how a Muslim is to manifest his religion at the time of an eclipse, in opposition to non-Muslim spectators. From a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA)...
From a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) originally delivered on 1438.11.25 (August 18, 2017).]]>324eclipse-prayer,islam-pittsburgh,salat-kusuf,solar-eclipse-2017,total-solar-eclipsefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-milestone-of-reaching-40-years-of-age--12490289
This clip was taken from class #3 of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Qasas series, as recorded on 1438.10.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12490289Fri, 18 Aug 2017 13:50:23 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief clip, Moosaa Richardson reads from the words of the great scholar, Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee (may Allaah have Mercy on him), on the topic of reaching 40 years old, and why that is considered significant in Islam. Moosaa...
This clip was taken from class #3 of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Qasas series, as recorded on 1438.10.22.]]>31840-years-muslim,imam-ahmad,imam-shafi'ee,islamic-manners,tafsir-surah-qasasfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advice-about-being-too-lax-when-narrating-hadeeth--12315564
From workshop #3 of the Bayqooniyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid al-Furqaan in Toronto on 1438.05.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12315564Wed, 16 Aug 2017 22:18:09 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson answers some questions about the proper level of caution and concern needed when attributing things to the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace). From workshop #3 of the Bayqooniyyah Poem course, as...
From workshop #3 of the Bayqooniyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid al-Furqaan in Toronto on 1438.05.22.]]>178bayquniyah-poem-hadith,hadith-manners-etiquettes,islamic-manners,narrating-hadith-ijazah,salafi-dawah-torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-self-amazement-ruins-a-student-of-knowledge--11878856
From class #22 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded on 1438.07.27 at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11878856Sat, 29 Jul 2017 12:00:32 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq ibn 'Abdul-Muhsin al-Badr (may Allaah preserve him) explains the dangers of being impressed with yourself. Moosaa Richardson translates and adds additional commentary. From class #22 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded on...
From class #22 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded on 1438.07.27 at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA).]]>830abdul-razzaq-badr,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,meemiyyah-poem-hakami,students-of-islamic-knowledgefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-partially-trimming-the-hair-permissible-in-islam--12361184
From a Q&A session at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.15.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12361184Thu, 27 Jul 2017 12:00:18 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson is asked about the ruling on trimming one's hair in some places and leaving other places long. He reviews the prohibition of the qaza' style and how this issue connects to the qaza'. From a Q&A session at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...
From a Q&A session at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.15.]]>381fiqh-issues,haircuts-islamic,islamic-questions-answers,muslims-pittsburgh,qaza-haircut-haramfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advice-to-muslims-ambitious-to-migrate-to-america--11828096
This brief clip was taken from class #40 of our series, The Three Fundamental Principles, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.09.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11828096Tue, 25 Jul 2017 12:00:58 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson provides a number of points of advice and reflection for those Muslims who are ambitious to migrate to the United States. This brief clip was taken from class #40 of our series, The Three Fundamental Principles, as recorded at...
This brief clip was taken from class #40 of our series, The Three Fundamental Principles, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.09.]]>724immigration-to-america,islamic-advice-muslims,islamic-reminders,muslims-coming-to-america,muslims-in-americafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trinidad-tobago-be-warned-of-imran-hossein--11701584
From a tele-link on 1438.07.26.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11701584Sun, 23 Jul 2017 12:00:34 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson is asked about the deviant Sufi Takfeeri Imran Hossein, who visits Trinidad and Tobago often. From a tele-link on 1438.07.26.
From a tele-link on 1438.07.26.]]>286imran-hossein,isis-not-salafis,muwahhideen-pubs,sufi-takfiri,trinidad-tobagofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hadeeth-of-splitting-into-sects-other-q-a-s-on-hadeeth--12315602https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12315602Fri, 21 Jul 2017 13:50:49 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson answers some important questions from the students at the Bayqooniyyah Hadeeth Sciences Workshop at TROID in Toronto, Ontario (1438.05.22).659hadith-iftiraq-splitting,hadith-questions,islamic-questions-answers,islamic-reminders,troid-toronto-canadafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-lesson-of-the-opening-verses-of-soorah-abasa--12026302
This excerpt is taken from class #3 of our series in explanation of Soorah 'Abasa, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.03.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12026302Tue, 18 Jul 2017 03:03:35 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)The first passage of Verses in Soorah 'Abasa tells an amazing story and teaches and amazing lesson about the focus of Islamic preaching. This excerpt is taken from class #3 of our series in explanation of Soorah 'Abasa, as recorded originally at...
This excerpt is taken from class #3 of our series in explanation of Soorah 'Abasa, as recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.03.]]>237islamic-courses-pittsburgh,muslims-pittsburgh,ramadan-classes-reminders,surah-abasa-blind-man,tafsir-remindersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/exposing-the-fake-story-of-salmaan-refusing-to-obey-umar--12329575
Shaykh Rabee' (may Allaah preserve him) exposes the falsehood loaded into a fake story championed by the Khawaarij Cults of this era, that Salmaan once openly refused to obey 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab because of an assumed incident of minor injustice. The shaykh dismantles the story and explains how it is absolutely rejected from six angles. May Allaah reward him and preserve him.

This excerpt was taken from class #47 of our "Sharhus-Sunnah" course taught by Moosaa Richardson at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1438.10.17.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12329575Tue, 11 Jul 2017 16:53:02 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This clip can be summarized as: "Why Ahlus-Sunnah Love Shaykh Rabee' ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee, and Why the Deviant Rebel Khawaarij Hate Him" Shaykh Rabee' (may Allaah preserve him) exposes the falsehood loaded into a fake story championed by the...
Shaykh Rabee' (may Allaah preserve him) exposes the falsehood loaded into a fake story championed by the Khawaarij Cults of this era, that Salmaan once openly refused to obey 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab because of an assumed incident of minor injustice. The shaykh dismantles the story and explains how it is absolutely rejected from six angles. May Allaah reward him and preserve him.

This excerpt was taken from class #47 of our "Sharhus-Sunnah" course taught by Moosaa Richardson at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1438.10.17.]]>1305fake-story-exposed,islamic-criticism-salafi,masjid-ibn-masoud-cleveland,rabi-bin-hadi-madkhali,salman-omar-storyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-eed-al-fitr-three-days-or-just-one-confusion-ended--12281741
From a Q&A session at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.08.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12281741Tue, 04 Jul 2017 19:05:54 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson provides some insight into a recently quoted fatwaa from one of our scholars, and explains how the evidence cited does not actually support 'Eed al-Fitr being three days. From a Q&A session at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...
From a Q&A session at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.10.08.]]>830eed-three-days,eid-al-fitr-3days,ibn-othaimeen,islamic-rulings,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/about-the-hadeeth-of-the-curse-upon-those-who-slaughter-for-other-than-allaah--11826638
From workshop #26 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.09.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11826638Mon, 03 Jul 2017 12:37:54 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson mentions two narrations of how and when 'Alee ibn Abee Taalib narrated the hadeeth (which means): "Allaah curses those who slaughter for other than Allaah..." [Saheeh Muslim] From workshop #26 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as...
From workshop #26 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.09.]]>278hadith-ali,islamic-reminders,islamic-stories-ali,shirk-polytheism,worship-in-islamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-hadeeth-question-about-amr-ibn-shu-ayb-s-narrations--11696199
This Q&A was removed from the recording of class #21 of our Meemiyyah Poem (1438.06.23) course due to its lack of relevance to the topic of that class. It was originally recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11696199Sun, 25 Jun 2017 20:10:51 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains some matters about narrators like 'Amr ibn Shu'ayb who narrate from their fathers and grandfathers. This Q&A was removed from the recording of class #21 of our Meemiyyah Poem (1438.06.23) course due to its lack of relevance...
This Q&A was removed from the recording of class #21 of our Meemiyyah Poem (1438.06.23) course due to its lack of relevance to the topic of that class. It was originally recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA).]]>118amr-bin-shuayb,columbus-muslims,hadith-questions,hadith-sciences,salafi-dawah-columbusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/misusing-custody-of-children-to-sever-family-ties--11748049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11748049Fri, 23 Jun 2017 00:44:20 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This brief clip was a series of reminders offered by Moosaa Richardson after a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.07.24.326islamic-manners,muslims-manners,muslims-pittsburgh,reminders-about-custody,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/one-of-the-greatest-discoveries-a-student-can-make--11673451
From class #20 of the explanation of the Meemiyyah Poem, as recorded originally at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1438.06.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11673451Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:18:19 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads some amazing reminders from the best of the righteous Salaf, from the writings of Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq Badr (may Allaah preserve him), and then adds what he believes to be the greatest and most blessed discovery that a student...
From class #20 of the explanation of the Meemiyyah Poem, as recorded originally at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1438.06.22.]]>428abdul-razzaq-badr,imam-ahmad,meemiyyah-poem-manners,sincerity-ikhlas-intentions,students-of-knowledgefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/islam-is-true-spiritual-purification-religious-refinement--12013694
From class #2 of our Tafseer of Soorah 'Abasa series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.02.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12013694Wed, 14 Jun 2017 18:05:22 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us that this Religion of Islaam purifies our souls, our manners, and our behavior, but only for those who truly embrace it. Some accept Islam and go years and years without noticing the slightest change. They are not entering...
From class #2 of our Tafseer of Soorah 'Abasa series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.02.]]>192islamic-character,muslim-beliefs-practices,muslims-in-pittsburgh,religious-spirituality,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/soon-after-this-reminder-about-death--11975902
Taken from workshop #28 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11975902Thu, 08 Jun 2017 21:06:54 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)On the evening of the 23rd day of Sha'baan, 1438, we heard these few words of admonition about how close death is to each and every one of us. That same night, only a short time later, one of the sisters in our community passed away, may Allaah have...
Taken from workshop #28 of our Kitaab at-Towheed course.]]>219islamic-reminders,muslim-died,muslims-pittsburgh,salafi-dawah-pittsburgh,stories-about-deathfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-required-ways-of-believing-in-qadr--11421934
From class #33 of our "Three Fundamental Principles" course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.06.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11421934Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:47:37 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him) reminds us of the four essential ways we must believe in the Qadr of Allaah. Read by Moosaa Richardson. From class #33 of our "Three Fundamental Principles" course, as recorded at al-Masjid...
From class #33 of our "Three Fundamental Principles" course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.06.13.]]>489aqidah-classes,ibn-othaimeen,islamic-reminders,qadr-four-levels,usul-thalathafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ikhwani-smokescreens-good-character--11554028
From class #5 of Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.07.07.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11554028Sun, 04 Jun 2017 16:57:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson discusses how the people of innovation cannot be considered people of good character, even if they are nice and friendly when meeting people. He debunks a typical scheme run by ikhwanis on unsuspecting Muslims: That turning away from...
From class #5 of Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.07.07.]]>943good-character-islam,ikhwanis-manners,ikhwani-tricks-smokescreens,islamic-reminders,muslim-mannersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-say-it-s-hot-as-hell-out-here--12013809
From class #2 of our Tafseer of Soorah 'Abasa, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.02.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/12013809Fri, 02 Jun 2017 12:00:27 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us to have reverence of Allaah and His Punishment, and not to take the Hellfire lightly. From class #2 of our Tafseer of Soorah 'Abasa, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.02.
From class #2 of our Tafseer of Soorah 'Abasa, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.09.02.]]>156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/supplicating-for-ten-things-to-rectify-yourself--11805552
Use this fully-voweled Arabic text of the supplication (PDF) to follow along and learn the supplication: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DUAA-for-ten-things-TIRMITHEE.pdf

From a Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.08.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11805552Tue, 30 May 2017 16:59:23 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson introduces an amazing 10-Part Prophetic supplication which may help a person turn his life around and purify his soul. It should be used frequently at the ends of gatherings. Use this fully-voweled Arabic text of the supplication...
Use this fully-voweled Arabic text of the supplication (PDF) to follow along and learn the supplication: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/DUAA-for-ten-things-TIRMITHEE.pdf

From a Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.08.]]>257dua-10-things,dua-supplication-prayers,islamic-prayers,islamic-reminders,salafi-dawah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-huge-list-of-books-for-beginners-to-study--11878827
From class #22 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded on 1438.07.27 at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11878827Fri, 26 May 2017 15:04:23 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq ibn 'Abdul-Muhsin al-Badr (may Allaah preserve him) explains the reality of new students and their lists of books to study. Moosaa Richardson translates and adds relative benefits from the scholars of past and present. From...
From class #22 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded on 1438.07.27 at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA).]]>332abdul-razzaq-badr,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,meemiyyah-poem,studying-islam-booksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1mm-community-stance-on-isis-suicide-operations-terrorism--11853221
Recorded after the Friday Jumuah service at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.15.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11853221Thu, 25 May 2017 21:23:16 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson asserts (once again) the unyielding stance of the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania against the deviant methodology of ISIS and Qaeda, those who call the Muslims to arms in order to transgress against non-Muslims in...
Recorded after the Friday Jumuah service at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.15.]]>568isis-boko-haram,islamic-state,muslims-in-pittsburgh,salafi-dawah-pittsburgh,suicide-terrorism-islamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mankind-has-both-limited-free-will-and-ability--11421958
This clip was taken from class #33 of our "Three Fundamental Principles" course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.06.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11421958Wed, 24 May 2017 12:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen proves from the Quran how Mankind is confirmed to have a free will as well as personal ability. Read by Moosaa Richardson. This clip was taken from class #33 of our "Three Fundamental Principles" course, as...
This clip was taken from class #33 of our "Three Fundamental Principles" course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.06.13.]]>309aqidah-courses-online,islamic-teachings,muslims-in-pittsburgh,qadr-free-will,salafi-dawahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-heart-of-safwaan-ibn-umayyah-was-conquered--11389835
From class #11 of our "20 Keys to Patience" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11389835Sun, 14 May 2017 16:49:39 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads from the wise words of Shaykh al-Islaam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have Mercy on him), and adds a practical example of how a principle of patience is applied in real life and the kinds of effects it can have. Included in the...
From class #11 of our "20 Keys to Patience" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>662biographies-companions,ibn-taymia,islamic-reminders,patience-islamic-character,safwan-bin-umayafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/those-who-blame-their-sins-on-qadr--11422041
This clip was taken from class #33 of our "Three Fundamental Principles" course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11422041Mon, 08 May 2017 12:00:14 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him) refutes those who say, "Yes, I sinned, but it was the Qadr of Allaah..." from seven different angles. Read by Moosaa Richardson. This clip was taken from class #33 of our "Three Fundamental...
This clip was taken from class #33 of our "Three Fundamental Principles" course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.13.]]>1421ibn-othaimeen,islamic-reminders,islamic-teachings,qadr-divine-decree,sins-repentancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-the-good-and-leaving-the-bad-is-a-correct-methodology--11674683
From class #20 of our Meemiyyah Poem series, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1438.06.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11674683Wed, 03 May 2017 15:36:24 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson answers a question about the methodology of "taking the good and leaving the bad" from people. He establishes that this is, in fact, a correct methodology in seeking knowledge, yet often misunderstood and misapplied. From class #20...
From class #20 of our Meemiyyah Poem series, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1438.06.22.]]>275islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,learning-islam,muslims-columbus,salafi-manhaj-islamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-reasons-why-muslims-do-not-wear-wedding-rings--11644164
From session #22 of our Kitaab at-Towheed workshops, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.07.11.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11644164Thu, 27 Apr 2017 18:39:44 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the three angles through which Muslims refrain from wearing wedding rings, as drawn from the speech of the great scholar, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him). From session #22 of our...
From session #22 of our Kitaab at-Towheed workshops, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.07.11.]]>504christians-muslims-culture,ibn-othaimeen,islamic-reminders,salafi-dawah-pittsburgh,wedding-rings-islamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rejected-tafseer-the-hoopoe-bird-with-x-ray-vision--11252509
From class #5 of our "Tafseer of Soorah an-Naml" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11252509Wed, 26 Apr 2017 12:00:45 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads the criticism of Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee (may Allaah have Mercy on him) of the commonly quoted story of how the Hudhud (Hoopoe) bird in Sulaymaan's army was used to search for water because it could see water...
From class #5 of our "Tafseer of Soorah an-Naml" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.29.]]>718hoopoe-biblical-story,hoopoe-bird-soloman,imam-sa'di,sulaiman-prophet-stories,tafsir-criticismfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/refutations-of-those-who-deny-the-life-of-the-grave--11223293
This excerpt was taken from class #32 of our "Three Fundamental Principles Course" as recorded in al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11223293Tue, 25 Apr 2017 12:00:54 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads from the highly beneficial scholarly writings of Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him), his multi-facted refutation of those who deny life in the grave. This excerpt was taken from class #32...
This excerpt was taken from class #32 of our "Three Fundamental Principles Course" as recorded in al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.29.]]>1308aqidah-lessons,barzakh-grave,ibn-othaimeen,islamic-reminders,life-in-the-gravefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/caution-concerning-who-you-learn-islam-from--11404133
This excerpt was taken from session #2 of the Bayqooniyyah workshop, recorded at Masjid al-Furqaan in Toronto, Canada on 1438.05.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11404133Sat, 22 Apr 2017 15:50:23 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson provides an example of a maqtoo' narration, a statement of the great scholar of the Taabi'een (students of the Companions), Muhammad ibn Seereen, may Allaah have Mercy on him. This excerpt was taken from session #2 of the...
This excerpt was taken from session #2 of the Bayqooniyyah workshop, recorded at Masjid al-Furqaan in Toronto, Canada on 1438.05.22.]]>296hadith-sciences,islamic-courses-online,islamic-reminders,mohammed-ibn-sirin,salafi-dawah-troidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-someone-sneezes-and-forgets-to-praise-allaah--11287870
From our "Explanation of Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners" course, class #2 (1438.05.17) and class #3 (1438.06.01), recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11287870Tue, 18 Apr 2017 17:00:24 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In a Q&A covered over two classes, Moosaa Richardson addresses the manners of what should be done when someone sneezes but forgets to praise Allaah. Is it true that we should NOT remind them, and they are just to be deprived of our supplication? From...
From our "Explanation of Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners" course, class #2 (1438.05.17) and class #3 (1438.06.01), recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>1209islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-manners,nasihah-advice,salafi-dawah-pittsburgh,sneezing-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/western-criticism-of-islamic-shariah-law-reflections--11480060
From our third class in explanation of Hadeeth #14 (of an-Nawawee's 40), as recorded in Minneapolis on 1437.08.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11480060Fri, 14 Apr 2017 15:04:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson highlights some points to think about when considering the criticism of Islamic Shariah Law by Western people, as it relates to sexual misconduct and the rampant immorality of Western societies. From our third class in explanation...
From our third class in explanation of Hadeeth #14 (of an-Nawawee's 40), as recorded in Minneapolis on 1437.08.29.]]>58940-hadith-study,hadith-classes,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-minneapolis,sharia-islamic-lawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/applications-of-forbearance-from-the-companions--11132948
From class #10 of our "20 Keys to Patience" course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.14.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11132948Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:25:23 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson provides two real-life illustrations of patience and forbearance from the lives of the Companions. From class #10 of our "20 Keys to Patience" course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.14.
From class #10 of our "20 Keys to Patience" course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.14.]]>493islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,patience-islamic-character,salafi-dawahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-balanced-position-on-al-haafith-ibn-hajr--11052781
From class #1 of our series: "Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners" as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.10.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11052781Wed, 12 Apr 2017 13:37:39 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the weight of the academic contributions of al-Haafidh Ibn Hajr al-'Asqalaanee, in light of his errors in 'aqeedah. From class #1 of our series: "Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners" as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...
From class #1 of our series: "Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners" as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.10.]]>353biographies-muslim-scholars,bulugh-al-maram,ibn-hajr-ashari,muslims-in-pittsburgh,salafi-dawahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sh-uthaymeen-3-benefits-of-belief-in-resurrection--10758780
From class #31 of the series: The Three Fundamental Principles, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.15.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10758780Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads the insightful words of the great scholar Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him), from his explanation of al-Usool ath-Thalaathah. From class #31 of the series: The Three Fundamental...
From class #31 of the series: The Three Fundamental Principles, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.15.]]>110aqida-classes-pittsburgh,aqidah-benefits-salafi,ibn-othaimeen-aqidah,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/al-haakim-s-12-categories-of-companions--11324130
This clip is a series of excerpts from class #39 of our "Sharhus-Sunnah" course, as recorded originally at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1438.03.08.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11324130Thu, 06 Apr 2017 12:00:31 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson lists al-Haakim an-Naysabooree's twelve categories of Companions, beginning with the earliest and most virtuous. May Allaah be pleased with all of them. This clip is a series of excerpts from class #39 of our "Sharhus-Sunnah"...
This clip is a series of excerpts from class #39 of our "Sharhus-Sunnah" course, as recorded originally at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1438.03.08.]]>760barbahari-creed,companions-sahabah,hakim-mustadrak-hadith,islamic-classes-cleveland,shaikh-rabi-madkhalifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/taking-religious-leaders-as-gods-beside-allaah--11000920
From class #16 of our Kitaab at-Towheed workshop, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.14.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11000920Thu, 30 Mar 2017 12:00:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the issue of how religious leaders can be taken as objects of worship beside Allaah in some cases. From class #16 of our Kitaab at-Towheed workshop, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on...
From class #16 of our Kitaab at-Towheed workshop, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.14.]]>310aqidah-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,shirk-polytheism,tawhid-classes-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/decoding-the-hadeeth-references-in-buloogh-al-maraam--11053053
From class #1 of our series: "Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners", as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.10.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11053053Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:00:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains what al-Haafith Ibn Hajr meant when he said, "Collected by the seven imaams," or the three, four, five, or six imaams. From class #1 of our series: "Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners", as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...
From class #1 of our series: "Buloogh al-Maraam: Manners", as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.10.]]>261bulugh-al-maram,hadith-codes-symbols,hadith-courses,ibn-hajr-asqalani,takhrij-codesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-rules-about-masjids-every-muslim-must-know--11124824
This excerpt is taken from a Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.27.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11124824Wed, 22 Mar 2017 12:00:34 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us of five of the most essential rulings related to the masjids. This excerpt is taken from a Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.27.
This excerpt is taken from a Friday khutbah delivered at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.27.]]>380islamic-reminders,masjid-rules,muslim-mosque-rules,muslims-in-pittsburgh,prayer-in-masjidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-verses-about-islamic-monotheism-explained--11000616
From class #16 of our Kitaab at-Towheed workshop, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.14.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11000616Tue, 21 Mar 2017 12:00:01 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads and explains two fundamental proofs from the Book of Allaah about the meaning of towheed (Islamic Monotheism). From class #16 of our Kitaab at-Towheed workshop, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...
From class #16 of our Kitaab at-Towheed workshop, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.14.]]>273aqidah-course-muslims,islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-reminders,pittsburgh-muslims,wylie-avenue-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magnetic-and-copper-power-or-energy-bracelets--11217602
This excerpt was taken from workshop #17 of our "Kitaab at-Towheed" course, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.28.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11217602Sun, 12 Mar 2017 17:25:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how the prohibition of wearing amulets and talismans for protection, healing, or strength actually includes some surprising modern examples of this age-old superstition: magnetic and copper bracelets sold as treatments for...
This excerpt was taken from workshop #17 of our "Kitaab at-Towheed" course, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.05.28.]]>397aqidah-lessons-pittsburgh,copper-bracelets-fraud,kitab-at-tawhid,magnetic-bracelet-hoax,talismans-amulets-islamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-reality-of-the-sufi-spiritual-refinement-scam--11027366
To accomplish this, the Sufis must establish wicked and corrupt foundations, like: dismissing the proofs of the Book and the Sunnah, and steering the Muslims away from the scholars of Islam who warn against their terrible forms of misguidance, like their "Burdah" Poem of polytheism and fanaticism.

This clip from the introduction to class #10 of our "Keys to Patience" course exposes the realities within Sufi circles of "knowledge", like their clear call to abandon the Quran and Sunnah, claiming the texts of revelation are misguidance for the masses of people, and only the most qualified (Sufi) scholars can have access to them!

This eye-opening clip was originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.14. Quotes from a deviant sufi who visits Pittsburgh often were added into the clip, in order to silence anyone who might try to say: "No Muslim could talk like that." Yes, they talk like that, and it only gets worse.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/11027366Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:52:14 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson dismantles a long con being played upon unsuspecting Muslims: that true spiritual development and refinement does not come from following the Book, the Sunnah, and the way of the Salaf, rather it only comes when one embraces a sufi...
To accomplish this, the Sufis must establish wicked and corrupt foundations, like: dismissing the proofs of the Book and the Sunnah, and steering the Muslims away from the scholars of Islam who warn against their terrible forms of misguidance, like their "Burdah" Poem of polytheism and fanaticism.

This clip from the introduction to class #10 of our "Keys to Patience" course exposes the realities within Sufi circles of "knowledge", like their clear call to abandon the Quran and Sunnah, claiming the texts of revelation are misguidance for the masses of people, and only the most qualified (Sufi) scholars can have access to them!

This eye-opening clip was originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.03.14. Quotes from a deviant sufi who visits Pittsburgh often were added into the clip, in order to silence anyone who might try to say: "No Muslim could talk like that." Yes, they talk like that, and it only gets worse.]]>394mccgp-pittsburgh-sufi,pittsburgh-islamic-center,salafis-sufis-ahlus-sunnah,salik-siddina-sufi,sufism-spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/five-real-life-resurrections-cited-in-soorah-al-baqarah--10759424
From class #31 of our Three Fundamental Principles course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.0515.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10759424Mon, 20 Feb 2017 13:06:13 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him) explains how five true stories of real-life resurrections, life after death, are cited in one single chapter of the Quran, Soorah al-Baqarah. Read by Moosaa Richardson. From...
From class #31 of our Three Fundamental Principles course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.0515.]]>801ibn-othaimeen,life-after-death,real-life-resurrections,religious-miracles,three-principles-classfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/false-angles-of-quranic-proofs-used-by-sufis-debunked--10456396
For those who wish to understand the Quran, a serious return to the basic principles of Tafsir and Quranic Sciences will facilitate solid understanding, by the Permission of Allaah, while chaotic quoting of passages stripped of their context only confuses people further.

This excerpt was taken from class #9 of our "20 Keys to Patience" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.02.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10456396Mon, 13 Feb 2017 14:52:56 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson introduces two of the most commonly misused Quranic passages, those used by deviant Sufis to support their misguided beliefs in disastrous concepts like their claim that Allaah is within His Creation, in everything, etc. For those...
For those who wish to understand the Quran, a serious return to the basic principles of Tafsir and Quranic Sciences will facilitate solid understanding, by the Permission of Allaah, while chaotic quoting of passages stripped of their context only confuses people further.

This excerpt was taken from class #9 of our "20 Keys to Patience" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.02.29.]]>786islamic-manners,koran-explanation,muslims-pittsburgh,sufi-islam,sufism-teachingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/something-else-is-forbidden-at-the-prohibited-times-of-prayer--10283794
From class #25 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.26.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10283794Fri, 10 Feb 2017 16:22:38 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson quizzes the students about a prohibition of a certain behavior in the times when prayer is forbidden. Do you know what it is? From class #25 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...
From class #25 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.26.]]>115fiqh-hadith-courses,fiqh-riddles,islamic-benefits,muslims-pittsburgh,umdah-al-ahkam-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jibreel-led-the-prophet-in-all-five-prayers-twice--10148731
This excerpt was taken from class #23 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.28.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10148731Thu, 09 Feb 2017 19:38:55 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson narrates an amazing account of the Angel Jibreel leading the Messenger Muhammad (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) in all five prayers, two days in a row. We learn from this hadeeth a very important lesson about the...
This excerpt was taken from class #23 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.28.]]>591angel-gabriel-prophet,fiqh-classes-online,hadith-class,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/food-is-served-when-the-prayer-is-being-established--10246617
From class #24 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10246617Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:59:51 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson highlights the often neglected Sunnah of eating when the food is served and the prayer is being established. An important note is made about ignorant people's claims that religious Muslims who are busy learning Islamic rulings make...
From class #24 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.12.]]>319fiqh-hadith-classes,islamic-fiqh-situations,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-pittsburgh,umdah-al-ahkamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/seven-companions-who-narrated-the-most-hadeeths--10279929
The three lines of poetry: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-05-13_58_19-Document1-Word.png

From class #25 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.26.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10279929Sun, 05 Feb 2017 18:48:16 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson rehearses the names of the seven Companions who relayed the most Hadeeth narrations, by introducing three lines of poetry from Shaykh Muhammad ibn Aadam al-Ityoobee, the Ethiopian scholar of Hadeeth in Makkah (may Allaah preserve...
The three lines of poetry: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/2017-02-05-13_58_19-Document1-Word.png

From class #25 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.26.]]>320companions-biographies,hadith-scholars-ethiopia,islam-pittsburgh,muhammad-adam-makkah,umdah-al-ahkam-classfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-proof-that-yasir-qadhi-is-theologically-confused--10326871
Yasir Qadhi warns his listeners from saying, "Had we only done such-and-such... then another outcome would have taken place..." Then, as if he never heard of this hadeeth, he begins to re-think alternate realities for the 2016 United States Presidential election, claiming that Bernie Sanders would have beaten Donald Trump had he been the Democratic nominee, and that if more people had voted for Hillary Clinton, she would have won the election. Misguidance upon misguidance, confusion upon confusion.

Indeed, Tony Blair and the sufis, atheists, and other philosophers whom he studied under at Yale University (after graduating from Madeenah) have surely worked their magic on him and led him into layers of personal confusion which he can no longer keep hidden within himself.

May Allaah guide him and those who take their Religion from him away from babbling themselves into spirals of philosophical confusion.

This clip was taken from class #28 of our Three Fundamental Principles course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennslvania (USA) on 1438.04.17.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10326871Mon, 30 Jan 2017 12:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief clip, Moosaa Richardson highlights more of the misguidance and confusion of Yasir Qadhi of alMaghrib Institute on the subject of Qadr, as he knowingly violates the Islamic code of belief right after introducing it with its evidence!...
Yasir Qadhi warns his listeners from saying, "Had we only done such-and-such... then another outcome would have taken place..." Then, as if he never heard of this hadeeth, he begins to re-think alternate realities for the 2016 United States Presidential election, claiming that Bernie Sanders would have beaten Donald Trump had he been the Democratic nominee, and that if more people had voted for Hillary Clinton, she would have won the election. Misguidance upon misguidance, confusion upon confusion.

Indeed, Tony Blair and the sufis, atheists, and other philosophers whom he studied under at Yale University (after graduating from Madeenah) have surely worked their magic on him and led him into layers of personal confusion which he can no longer keep hidden within himself.

May Allaah guide him and those who take their Religion from him away from babbling themselves into spirals of philosophical confusion.

This clip was taken from class #28 of our Three Fundamental Principles course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennslvania (USA) on 1438.04.17.]]>225almaghrib-institute,muslims-yale-university,trump-sanders-clinton,yasir-qadhi-mistakes,yasir-qadhi-yalefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-made-the-prophet-so-angry-in-one-occasion--10246516
From class #24 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10246516Mon, 09 Jan 2017 13:00:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains some of the events that took place during the Battle of Khandaq (the Trench) in the year 5, when the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) was kept back from offering the 'Asr Prayer until the sun had set....
From class #24 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.12.]]>483asr-prayer,battle-khandaq,islamic-reminders,prophet-sirah-khandaq,umdah-al-ahkamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-reverse-understanding-of-two-hadeeths--10202727
From our study of hadeeth #13 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.01.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10202727Fri, 06 Jan 2017 13:03:21 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads from the explanation of Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him) about the extracted conclusion based on the opposite of the wording of one hadeeth. A reminder is offered about another "reverse understanding" drawn...
From our study of hadeeth #13 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.01.]]>18340-hadith-nawawi,faith-iman-hadith,islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-courses-online,salih-al-fawzanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-study-of-hadeeth-6312-from-saheeh-al-bukhaaree--10233984
This excerpt was taken from class #3 of the recent Kitaab ad-Da'awaat lessons, as part of the "Back to Basics 4" Conference at Masjid as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah in Philadelphia (USA) on 1438.03.25.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10233984Thu, 05 Jan 2017 13:00:47 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains a chapter from Kitaab ad-Da'awaat (the Book of Supplications) in Saheeh al-Bukhaaree about manners of going to bed. This excerpt was taken from class #3 of the recent Kitaab ad-Da'awaat lessons, as part of the "Back to...
This excerpt was taken from class #3 of the recent Kitaab ad-Da'awaat lessons, as part of the "Back to Basics 4" Conference at Masjid as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah in Philadelphia (USA) on 1438.03.25.]]>605back-to-basics-4,germantown-masjid-philadelphia,hadith-studies-online,islamic-reminders-online,sahih-al-bukharifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-special-status-of-anas-ibn-maalik--10202584
From our study of hadeeth #13 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.01.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10202584Tue, 03 Jan 2017 13:00:13 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson gives some biographical background for the great Companion, Aboo Hamzah Anas ibn Maalik ibn an-Nadhr al-Ansaaree, may Allaah be pleased with him. The Religion of Islam is a religion of devout respect of honored figures, Anas being...
From our study of hadeeth #13 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.01.]]>732anas-bin-malik-companion,companion-biographies,hadith-classes-online,islamic-biographies-classes,nawawi-40-hadithfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unqualified-political-fatwas-lead-to-destruction-ruin--10202202
Originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.01.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10202202Sat, 31 Dec 2016 13:00:08 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In explanation of hadeeth #12 of the Forty Hadeeth of al-Haafith an-Nawawee, Moosaa Richardson reads from the words of Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan and adds an important and timely reminder about the effects of unqualified fatwas in important political...
Originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.08.01.]]>54940-hadith-nawawi,islamic-classes-pittsburgh,islamic-reminders-online,salih-fawzan,syrian-fatwa-rebellionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/relaxing-on-one-s-right-side-before-fajr-prayer--10191941
This excerpt was taken from class #2 of the recent Kitaab ad-Da'awaat lessons, as part of the "Back to Basics 4" Conference at Masjid as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah in Philadelphia (USA) on 1438.03.25.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10191941Wed, 28 Dec 2016 13:00:52 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains a chapter from Saheeh al-Bukhaaree about reclining back on one's right side before Fajr Prayer. This excerpt was taken from class #2 of the recent Kitaab ad-Da'awaat lessons, as part of the "Back to Basics 4" Conference at...
This excerpt was taken from class #2 of the recent Kitaab ad-Da'awaat lessons, as part of the "Back to Basics 4" Conference at Masjid as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah in Philadelphia (USA) on 1438.03.25.]]>712book-of-supplications,hadith-lessons-online,muslims-in-germantown,philadelphia-back-to-basics-4,sahih-al-bukharifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/false-deities-are-incapable-thus-illegitimate-objects-of-worship--9931076
Then, a connection to the misguided words of a television evangelist, Zakir Naik, is made, which helps to identify the sheer falsehood of his teachings and see Zakir Naik for what he is, a man who does not know Allaah or His Magnificent and Flawless Attributes of Divine Perfection!

This excerpt was taken from class #23 of our Three Principles course, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1438.02.20.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9931076Tue, 27 Dec 2016 12:00:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads from the words of the great scholar, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him) on the topic of Allaah's Power and Capabilities, and how He disqualifies false deities because of their...
Then, a connection to the misguided words of a television evangelist, Zakir Naik, is made, which helps to identify the sheer falsehood of his teachings and see Zakir Naik for what he is, a man who does not know Allaah or His Magnificent and Flawless Attributes of Divine Perfection!

This excerpt was taken from class #23 of our Three Principles course, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1438.02.20.]]>724aqidah-reminders-refutations,guideus-tv,peace-tv,yusuf-estes,zakir-naikfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flinging-birds-at-pigs-for-hours--10183318
From class #6 of our "20 Keys to Patience" series, originally recorded on 1438.02.01 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10183318Mon, 26 Dec 2016 12:59:30 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the importance of taking advantage of our time and not wasting it, based on an essential hadeeth of the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace). From class #6 of our "20 Keys to Patience" series,...
From class #6 of our "20 Keys to Patience" series, originally recorded on 1438.02.01 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>310angry-birds,app-store-games,islamic-remindersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/some-highlights-from-back-to-basics-4--10177823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/10177823Sun, 25 Dec 2016 13:00:53 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)These highlights are taken from class #1 of the "Kitaab ad-Da'awaat" series, as recorded at Masjid as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah in Philadelphia (USA) on 1438.03.24.350back-to-basics-4,germantown-muslims,islamic-classes-philadelphia,islamic-reminders,muslim-talks-highlightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/international-politics-and-boycotts-of-jewish-products--9887508
From our study of Hadeeth #12, as part of our 40 Hadeeth course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.24.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9887508Sat, 24 Dec 2016 13:00:24 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the gravity and seriousness of matters that are only for the scholars and the rulers to speak about, in contrast to the practice of many people of today who are ignorant of their Religion, and thus overburden themselves and...
From our study of Hadeeth #12, as part of our 40 Hadeeth course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.24.]]>51340-hadith-class,boycott-jewish-products,islamic-politics,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-is-the-true-believer-s-focus-and-concern--9887163
From our study of Hadeeth #12 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.24.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9887163Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:00:33 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us about where the focus and concern of a true believer must be, and what he must shun and remain indifferent about, in order to practice Islam in the best way. From our study of Hadeeth #12 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as...
From our study of Hadeeth #12 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.24.]]>28040-hadith-class,islamic-courses-online,islamic-reminders,muslim-manners-character,muslims-in-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-made-imaam-al-bukhaaree-a-household-name--9951318
From class #19 of the Meemiyyah course, originally recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1438.02.08.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9951318Tue, 20 Dec 2016 12:00:52 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads an amazing historical account of Imaam al-Bukhaaree, the great scholar of Hadeeth, and adds more insight that helps us understand how this great imaam became such a household name. From class #19 of the Meemiyyah course,...
From class #19 of the Meemiyyah course, originally recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1438.02.08.]]>793biographies-of-salaf,islamic-manners-character,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-columbus-ohio,sahih-al-bukharifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/knowledge-is-only-praiseworthy-when-implemented--9329444
Taken from class #14 of the Meemiyyah Poem Course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.11.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9329444Wed, 14 Dec 2016 23:18:53 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us that no matter how great the virtues of knowledge are, they only apply to those who implement their knowledge. Those who violate or neglect their knowledge are not praiseworthy in any way! Taken from class #14 of the...
Taken from class #14 of the Meemiyyah Poem Course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.11.12.]]>887abdul-razzaq-badr,islamic-knowledge,islamic-poetry-explained,meemiyyah-poem-hakami,muslims-in-columbus-ohiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/was-loot-s-mission-against-homosexuality-or-shirk--9942429
From class #12 of our Explanation of Soorah ash-Shu'araa' series, as recorded on 1438.02.20.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9942429Sat, 10 Dec 2016 19:00:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson mentions a modern deviation in understanding the Book of Allaah, that the Prophet Loot (peace be upon him) was sent to forbid his people from homosexuality firstly and formostly. Those who champion this idea in our modern times wish...
From class #12 of our Explanation of Soorah ash-Shu'araa' series, as recorded on 1438.02.20.]]>520islamic-reminders,prophet-loot-lot,sodom-and-gomorrah,stories-from-koran,tafsir-classes-onlinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/save-the-drama-and-be-realistic--9880256
From class #4 of our "Keys to Patience" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9880256Thu, 08 Dec 2016 16:12:09 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the nature of this worldly life and how utterly "non-special" we are in that we face harms and oppression from others! From class #4 of our "Keys to Patience" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...
From class #4 of our "Keys to Patience" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.16.]]>196ibn-taymia,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-pittsburgh,oppression-transgressionfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-true-yardstick-for-all-deeds-is-prayer--9337091
From class #21 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.07.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9337091Mon, 05 Dec 2016 13:00:34 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads a couple versions of a very important hadeeth about the importance of prayer and how it is a true gauge for the correctness of all other deeds. From class #21 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...
From class #21 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.07.]]>350fiqh-hadith-course,islamic-prayer,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-pittsburgh,umdah-al-ahkamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shaykh-zayd-al-madkhalee-on-the-jihad-of-dawah--9127844
From class #12 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9127844Sun, 04 Dec 2016 13:00:21 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)An amazing quote from the great scholar of the southern region of Saudi Arabia, 'Allaamah Zayd al-Madkhalee (may Allaah have Mercy on him) about the jihaad of teaching and refuting. From class #12 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid...
From class #12 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.13.]]>189islamic-classes-online,islamic-reminders,jihad-dawah-islam,ordering-good-forbidding-evil,zaid-madkhalifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/11-amazing-benefits-from-one-hadeeth-in-11-minutes--9898455
In just over 11 minutes, the hadeeth is cited along with 11 beneficial points of explanation. This highlight clip has been summarized from a more detailed, 30-minute discussion of the same hadeeth, from class #22 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.21.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9898455Sat, 03 Dec 2016 14:56:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this summarized excerpt, Moosaa Richardson explains the authentic hadeeth of Ibn Mas'ood about the most beloved deeds to Allaah: prayer in its time, kindness to parents, and jihaad. In just over 11 minutes, the hadeeth is cited along with 11...
In just over 11 minutes, the hadeeth is cited along with 11 beneficial points of explanation. This highlight clip has been summarized from a more detailed, 30-minute discussion of the same hadeeth, from class #22 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.21.]]>707hadith-courses-online,hadith-studies,islamic-classes-online,muslims-in-pittsburgh,umdah-al-ahkam-fiqhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/proof-jihad-in-the-quran-includes-da-wah-propagation--9127833
From class #12 of the Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9127833Sat, 26 Nov 2016 13:00:54 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains two Verses that prove the term 'jihad' in the Quran refers to more than military combat. From class #12 of the Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.13.
From class #12 of the Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.13.]]>555islam-columbus-ohio,jihad-holy-war,jihad-in-islam,koran-jihad-islam,meaning-of-jihadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/topics-introduced-in-the-quran-they-ask-you-about--9403985
From class #9 of the Explanation of Soorah an-Naazi'aat, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.25.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9403985Sun, 13 Nov 2016 13:00:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson quizzes the attendees at al-Masjid al-Awwal about all the various Quranic topics introduced with the expression (يسألونك عن), "They ask you about such-and-such..." From class #9 of the Explanation of Soorah an-Naazi'aat, as recorded...
From class #9 of the Explanation of Soorah an-Naazi'aat, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.25.]]>235islamic-classes-online,koran-classes-online,quran-class-pittsburgh,quran-quiz-game,tafsir-koran-courses-onlinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jews-and-christians-are-pleased-with-interfaith-activists--9602213
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.07.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9602213Fri, 11 Nov 2016 13:00:23 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This brief clip, which highlights one of the most serious dangers of misguided interfaith activists, is from the Q&A after class #18 of our course on the Three Fundamental Principles, taught by Moosaa Richardson. Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.07.]]>513interfaith-dialogue-muslims,islamic-lessons-pittsburgh,islamic-reminders,jews-christians-muslims,muslims-in-floridafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tafseer-as-sa-dee-the-true-servants-of-allah--9163906
From class #12 of the Tafseer of Soorah al-Furqaan series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for TROID.ca in Toronto on 1437.11.04.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9163906Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:00:15 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads this profoundly inspiring summary of who the "Ebaadur-Rahmaan" are, the true slave/servants of the Most Merciful, from the amazing and beneficial tafseer of 'Allaamah 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee (may Allaah have Mercy...
From class #12 of the Tafseer of Soorah al-Furqaan series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for TROID.ca in Toronto on 1437.11.04.]]>826imam-as-sa'di,muslims-in-pittsburgh,muslims-in-toronto,surah-al-furqan,tafsir-classes-onlinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/assimilation-blending-into-non-muslim-societies--9607740
From class #18 of our course on the Three Fundamental Principles, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.07.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9607740Thu, 10 Nov 2016 13:00:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson is asked a question about the appropriate behavior of Muslims residing in the lands of the non-Muslims: Should they blend in and assimilate or seek to distinguish themselves as different people with a different lifestyle? From class...
From class #18 of our course on the Three Fundamental Principles, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.07.]]>543islamic-muslim-advice,islamic-reminders,muslim-culture-identity,muslims-living-in-america,muslims-non-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/accepting-faith-is-invalid-after-certain-matters-take-place--9752585
From class #34 of our "Explanation of the Creed" series, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.11.26.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9752585Wed, 09 Nov 2016 12:36:47 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief clip, Moosaa Richardson gives examples to show how once Allaah provides someone with clear undeniable evidence, his declaration of faith is no longer recognized, as there is no real test in such cases. From class #34 of our "Explanation...
From class #34 of our "Explanation of the Creed" series, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.11.26.]]>541explanation-of-the-creed,faith-islam-muslims,firown-pharaoh,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-clevelandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thematic-connections-for-contemplation-in-soorah-an-naazi-aat--9096164
This clip was taken from class #6 of the Explanation of Soorah an-Naazi'aat, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.09.21.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9096164Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:11:58 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson highlights an important connection between two major themes in Soorah an-Naazi'aat: the story of Pharoah's tyranny and the mention of Allaah's Creation of the most massive and greatest things in the universe. This clip was taken...
This clip was taken from class #6 of the Explanation of Soorah an-Naazi'aat, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.09.21.]]>340koran-classes-online,pittsburgh-salafi-dawah,surah-naziat,tafsir-benefits-online,thematic-connections-quranfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-final-moments-of-shaykh-muqbil-s-life--9651552
This brief clip was taken from class #3 of our "Life of Shaykh Muqbil" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.15.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9651552Mon, 17 Oct 2016 12:00:47 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Ustadh Abul-Hasan Malik Akhdar relays the story of the death of the great scholar of Yemen, Shaykh Muqbil ibn Haadee al-Waadi'ee (may Allaah have Mercy on him), and shows the balance of Ahlus-Sunnah in how they love their scholars, but they do not...
This brief clip was taken from class #3 of our "Life of Shaykh Muqbil" series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1438.01.15.]]>524abul-hassan-maalik,dammaj-yemen-dar-hadith,death-of-sheikh-muqbil,muslim-scholars-biographies,muslims-in-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/political-rebellion-and-the-carefully-engineered-destruction-of-egypt--9634221
This brief clip highlights how one Western world leader dropped some key words of high praise for protesters just before violent clashes erupted that killed nearly a thousand people and strategically destabilized an important Muslim country.

May Allaah bless the Muslims of Egypt and restore their honor and safety, and grant them stability upon His Guidance.

From class #16 of our "Usool as-Sunnah" series, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.12.20.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9634221Sun, 16 Oct 2016 12:00:27 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson touches on how the West orchestrates uprisings in the Middle East, and the ignorant masses in Muslim countries fall all too easily for their carefully calculated plots. This brief clip highlights how one Western world leader...
This brief clip highlights how one Western world leader dropped some key words of high praise for protesters just before violent clashes erupted that killed nearly a thousand people and strategically destabilized an important Muslim country.

May Allaah bless the Muslims of Egypt and restore their honor and safety, and grant them stability upon His Guidance.

From class #16 of our "Usool as-Sunnah" series, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.12.20.]]>339aqidah-classes-online,cairo-2011-uprising,egypt-2011-protests,egyptian-revolution-thoughts,islamic-remindersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/examples-of-the-principle-al-jazaa-min-jins-al-amal--9138339
From class #13 of the Meemiyyah Poem course, originally recorded on 1437.11.03.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9138339Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:00:21 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson elaborates on the principle in reward and punishment, "al-Jazaa' min Jins al-'Amal" - Recompense is based on the nature of the actions. Many examples are provided. From class #13 of the Meemiyyah Poem course, originally recorded on...
From class #13 of the Meemiyyah Poem course, originally recorded on 1437.11.03.]]>322islamic-courses-online,islamic-poetry-explained,islamic-reminders,islam-reward-punishment,meemiyyah-poem-mannersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-prophetic-supplication-for-purifying-one-s-soul--8991768
You can also download this PDF and read the du'aa' in Arabic: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/duaa-seeking-refuge-from-laziness-feeble-old-age-tazkiyat-nafs-etc.pdf

From a khutbah given by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.10.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8991768Sun, 09 Oct 2016 14:06:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This is the supplication collected by Imaam Muslim in his Saheeh that Zayd ibn Arqam narrated from the Prophet (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam), one that he used often. Use this clip to learn and memorize the du'aa'. You can also download this PDF and...
You can also download this PDF and read the du'aa' in Arabic: http://www.bakkah.net/en/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/duaa-seeking-refuge-from-laziness-feeble-old-age-tazkiyat-nafs-etc.pdf

From a khutbah given by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.10.10.]]>366authentic-supplications,islamic-prayers-authentic,islamic-reminders,salafis-in-pittsburgh,tazkiyatunnafs-duafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/increase-your-loyalty-to-the-companions--9415528
From class #15 of our Usool as-Sunnah course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.11.15.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9415528Thu, 06 Oct 2016 17:37:24 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this reading from the prolific words of the great scholar, Shaykh Rabee' ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee (may Allaah preserve him), and the commentary that follows, our respect and reverence for the Companions should increase, and our religious hatred for...
From class #15 of our Usool as-Sunnah course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaaba in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.11.15.]]>988companions-sahabah-status,islamic-courses-online,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-columbus-ohio,rabi-hadi-madkhalifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/overview-of-kitaab-as-salaat-in-umdat-al-ahkaam--9337106
From class #21 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.07.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9337106Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:47:48 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson provides a five-minute overview of the chapters and narrations found in the Chapter of Prayer in the book, Umdat al-Ahkaam. From class #21 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
From class #21 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam course, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.07.]]>327hadith-classes-online,hadith-studies,islamic-courses-online,muslims-in-pittsburgh,umdah-al-ahkamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-life-forms-even-the-environment-benefits-from-the-scholars--8990580
This eye-opening benefit was taken from Moosaa Richardson's one of classes (#11) on the Meemiyyah Poem about Knowledge and Manners at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio., originally recorded on 1437.07.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8990580Mon, 03 Oct 2016 13:14:26 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Ants, fish, and all creatures benefit from and appreciate the scholars of Islam! This eye-opening benefit was taken from Moosaa Richardson's one of classes (#11) on the Meemiyyah Poem about Knowledge and Manners at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus,...
This eye-opening benefit was taken from Moosaa Richardson's one of classes (#11) on the Meemiyyah Poem about Knowledge and Manners at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio., originally recorded on 1437.07.13.]]>426islamic-classes-columbus,islamic-poetry-classes,islamic-reminders,muslims-islam-columbus-ohio,salafi-dawah-scholarsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stability-during-the-questioning-in-the-grave--8996315
From Moosaa Richardson's 10th class on Usool as-Sunnah, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8996315Mon, 26 Sep 2016 11:00:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)An amazing and scary reminder about the importance of sincerity and applying what we learn. From Moosaa Richardson's 10th class on Usool as-Sunnah, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.13.
From Moosaa Richardson's 10th class on Usool as-Sunnah, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.13.]]>367islamic-reminders,muslims-columbus-ohio,questioning-in-grave,sincerity-hypocrisy,usul-as-sunnahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/affirming-names-of-prophets-without-evidence--9312323
This excerpt was taken from class #7 of the 'Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.28.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9312323Sat, 24 Sep 2016 11:00:00 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson is asked about people who debate and argue about the names of Prophets and Messengers not found in any authentic evidence, like those mentioned by the followers of other religions. This excerpt was taken from class #7 of the...
This excerpt was taken from class #7 of the 'Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.28.]]>274aqidah-classes-online,ibn-abi-zaid-qairawani,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-pittsburgh,prophets-namesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/does-allah-forget-some-people-in-the-hereafter--9165335We affirm that Allaah forgets some people specifically in the Hereafter. (Interesting! Listen, before jumping to conclusions!) We also negate that Allaah forgets in a general way.

From class #30 of our Sharhus-Sunnah course, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9165335Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:00:33 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how nisyaan, or "forgetting" someone or something, is of two types (in both Arabic and English!), and how we understand both of these attributes as it relates to our Magnificent and Perfect Creator. In summary: We affirm...We affirm that Allaah forgets some people specifically in the Hereafter. (Interesting! Listen, before jumping to conclusions!) We also negate that Allaah forgets in a general way.

From class #30 of our Sharhus-Sunnah course, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>368allah-lord-creator,islamic-lessons-online,islamic-reminders,muslim-belief-hereafter,salafi-dawah-clevelandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-angel-in-the-clouds-a-special-assignment--9053967
From class #27 of the course, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9053967Mon, 19 Sep 2016 11:00:26 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads an amazing hadeeth about an angel pushing a cloud along in order for it to pour out its rain upon a specific garden. Then, he adds a special assignment for the more motivated students of the Sharhus-Sunnah course. From class...
From class #27 of the course, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>415angels-clouds-rain,barbahari-creed-course,islamic-classes-online,masjid-ibn-masoud-cleveland,salafiyyah-clevelandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-a-prophetic-supplication-for-the-night-prayer--9149054
From class #28 of our Sharhus-Sunnah course, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9149054Fri, 09 Sep 2016 12:00:41 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Use this clip to learn the Prophet's supplication for your night prayers, from the hadeeth of Ibn 'Abbaas in Saheeh Muslim. From class #28 of our Sharhus-Sunnah course, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.19.
From class #28 of our Sharhus-Sunnah course, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.19.]]>241dua-supplications-prayers,islamic-classes-online,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,sahih-muslim-hadithsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/raising-children-to-have-restraint-and-good-manners--9050036
This clip was taken from class #26 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.18.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9050036Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:00:40 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds about some important matters of Islamic parenting that relate to building patience and good character within our children. Modern psychological theories are examined in this clip, and their results and compared to the results...
This clip was taken from class #26 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.18.]]>474islamic-classes-online,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-cleveland,raising-muslim-childrenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-sunnah-of-delaying-thuhr-and-esha-prayers--9153184
From class #29 of our "Sharhus-Sunnah" series, as originally recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on1437.07.20.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9153184Sun, 28 Aug 2016 11:00:19 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains two exceptions to the general rule of praying in the earliest part of the time of the five daily prayers. Nice practical steps are outlined for those who wish to revive the Sunnah of delaying 'Eshaa' within their...
From class #29 of our "Sharhus-Sunnah" series, as originally recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on1437.07.20.]]>475barbahari-creed-classes,delaying-prayers-islam,islamic-advice,islamic-classes-online,salafiyyah-clevelandfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-salafi-methodology-of-imam-maalik-in-attributes--9269943
This brief clip was taken from class #2 of the Laamiyyah Poem, as recorded at Masjid as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.17.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9269943Fri, 26 Aug 2016 14:16:37 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)At the recent "Salafi Creed and Methodology" Conference in Germantown, Moosaa Richardson guides some of the attendees through the application of Imaam Maalik's methodology of affirming the Attributes of Allaah. This brief clip was taken from class #2...
This brief clip was taken from class #2 of the Laamiyyah Poem, as recorded at Masjid as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.11.17.]]>363aqidah-classes-online,ibn-taymiyah-laamiyyah-poem,imam-malik-bin-anas,maliki-school,salafi-dawah-philadelphiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lessons-from-the-devil-s-deception-of-adam--9165308
From class #30 of our Sharhus-Sunnah course, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9165308Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:00:16 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains some of the many benefits we can gain from the Quranic account of what happened between Ibless (Satan) and our forefather Adam (may Allah's Peace be upon him). From class #30 of our Sharhus-Sunnah course, as recorded at...
From class #30 of our Sharhus-Sunnah course, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.19.]]>695adam-eve-paradise,islamic-courses-online,islamic-reminders,quran-bible-stories,satan-deception-treefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allaah-is-the-fourth-of-any-group-of-three--8401112
This brief clip was taken from class #3 of our Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.23.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8401112Mon, 22 Aug 2016 12:00:34 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson gives a detailed explanation of the topic of Allaah's Closeness to His Creation and His Loftiness above it, in a way that leaves no room for doubt or confusion on the topic. This brief clip was taken from class #3 of our Aqeedah of...
This brief clip was taken from class #3 of our Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.23.]]>680allah-is-everywhere,aqidah-classes,first-muslim-mosque,islamic-reminders,pittsburgh-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-ihtisaab-in-the-life-of-a-muslim--9128156
From class #12 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9128156Sun, 21 Aug 2016 12:00:19 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the importance of ihtisaab (hoping for and looking forward to reward) as a basic character trait of a true believer. From class #12 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on...
From class #12 of our Meemiyyah Poem course, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.13.]]>400ihtisab-hoping-reward,islamic-courses-online,islamic-propagation-manners,islamic-reminders,muslims-in-columbusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interfaith-enthusiasts-need-to-learn-their-religion--9149351
From class #28 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9149351Sat, 20 Aug 2016 18:04:12 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson criticizes the methodology of many interfaith enthusiasts who claim that the Jews and Christians are our brothers in faith and should not be referred to as kuffaar, or disbelievers. Their claims and proofs are investigated and...
From class #28 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.19.]]>755interfaith-movements-islam,islamic-classes-online,islamic-reminders,jews-christians-muslims,koranic-teachingsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-weed-marijuana-forbidden-in-the-quran--9172845
From class #31 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.20.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9172845Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:00:46 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson is asked about marijuana and addresses many concerns connected to the topic: Medical marijuana when prescribed by a doctor, marijuana being natural, marijuana not being a liquid form of alcohol (khamr), and other important issues....
From class #31 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series, as recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.20.]]>955cannibis-weed-marijuana,intoxicants-khamr-koran,islamic-reminders,marijuana-islamic-ruling,medical-marijuana-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/magicians-and-al-maseeh-ad-dajjaal-the-antichrist--9003571
From class #11 of our Usool as-Sunnah courses, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.14.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9003571Fri, 19 Aug 2016 12:00:43 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson answers this question about the connection between the Dajjaal and magicians. From class #11 of our Usool as-Sunnah courses, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.14.
From class #11 of our Usool as-Sunnah courses, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.14.]]>367dajjal-antichrist,imam-ahmad-hanbal,magic-magicians-islam,rabi-hadi-madkhali,usul-as-sunnahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/advice-about-screening-sins-when-that-is-not-permissible--9126194
This question was asked after class #13 of Usool as-Sunnah at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.15.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9126194Thu, 18 Aug 2016 12:00:33 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson answers an important question about striking the balance between screening our brothers' & sisters' sins and the obligation to offer good advice and warn against potential harms. This question was asked after class #13 of Usool...
This question was asked after class #13 of Usool as-Sunnah at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.10.15.]]>800islamic-manners,islamic-modesty-sincerity,reminders-islam-muslims,salafi-dawah-columbus,screening-sins-islamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-unrivaled-authority-of-islamic-knowledge--8983078
Taken from class #10 of our Meemiyyah series, originally recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8983078Thu, 21 Jul 2016 12:00:09 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads an amazing passage from the words of the great scholar, Imaam Ibn al-Qayyim (may Allaah have Mercy on him), as found in Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq al-Badr's explanation of the Meemiyyah Poem on Manners. Taken from class #10 of our...
Taken from class #10 of our Meemiyyah series, originally recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.12.]]>342ibn-qayyim-jawziyah,islamic-knowledge,islamic-reminders,meemiyyah-hafith-hakami,muslims-islam-columbusfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-nwo-illuminati-and-the-masonry-the-dajjaal-antichrist--9003489
From class #11 of Usool as-Sunnah, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.14.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9003489Wed, 20 Jul 2016 12:00:30 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads the explanation of Shaykh Rabee' ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee for Usool as-Sunnah on the topic of the Dajjaal, and adds American examples of Baatinee cults who change the meanings of the clear Arabic passages of revelation, like the...
From class #11 of Usool as-Sunnah, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.14.]]>699anitchrist-masons-illuminati,dajjal-antichrist,islamic-classes-online,islamic-reminders,new-world-orderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/not-emphasizing-the-warning-against-the-dajjaal--9003515
From class #11 of Usool as-Sunnah, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.14.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/9003515Tue, 19 Jul 2016 12:00:14 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)It is authentically reported that the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) used to occasionally de-prioritize his warnings against al-Maseeh ad-Dajjaal. WHY?! Listen to this tremendous scholarly insight by Shaykh Rabee' ibn Haadee...
From class #11 of Usool as-Sunnah, as recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (USA) on 1437.07.14.]]>247dajjal-antichrist,end-of-world,imam-ahmad-hanbal,rabi-ibn-hadi-madkhali,usul-as-sunnahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speech-about-allaah-is-a-very-serious-matter--8387083
From class #2 of our Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8387083Sun, 10 Jul 2016 16:24:22 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us about the heavy nature of speaking about Allaah and how extreme care and caution must be observed. From class #2 of our Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...
From class #2 of our Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.07.16.]]>283allah-god,aqidah-classes,first-muslim-mosque,islamic-benefits-reminders,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-terrible-results-of-contemplating-about-allaah-himself--8387135
This brief excerpt is taken from class #2 of our Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, originally recorded on 1437.07.16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8387135Thu, 07 Jul 2016 18:26:11 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson outlines the disasters awaiting those who pose the "How" question regarding Allaah or His Attributes, and how this can only lead a person into a maze of various deviations in belief. To remain safe, we contemplate the creation of...
This brief excerpt is taken from class #2 of our Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, originally recorded on 1437.07.16.]]>763aqidah-classes-benefits,ibn-abee-zaid,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,thinking-about-allahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/three-important-narrations-about-companionship--8815184
Taken from class #5 of Soorah al-Furqaan, recorded on 1437.08.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8815184Wed, 06 Jul 2016 01:10:33 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From a recent class in Minneapolis, Moosaa Richardson reminds us of three key hadeeths which guide us to giving importance to who we spend our time with. Taken from class #5 of Soorah al-Furqaan, recorded on 1437.08.29.
Taken from class #5 of Soorah al-Furqaan, recorded on 1437.08.29.]]>845companionship-in-islam,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,salafiyyah,tafsir-koran-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-insults-and-backbiting-have-any-benefit--8672859
This clip was extracted from class #5-A of the Tafseer of Soorah Qaaf series, originally recorded on 1437.06.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8672859Wed, 15 Jun 2016 22:04:56 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how sometimes words of abuse and backbiting may actually protect the Religion of Islam and keep it from being distorted. This clip was extracted from class #5-A of the Tafseer of Soorah Qaaf series, originally recorded on...
This clip was extracted from class #5-A of the Tafseer of Soorah Qaaf series, originally recorded on 1437.06.19.]]>286backbiting-islam,insulting-muslims,islamic-reminders,muslims-christians,tafsir-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-orlando-shooting-salafi-muslims-respond--8760566
This excerpt was taken from class #5 of the Explanation of Soorah an-Naba' held at al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.07, corresponding to June 12, 2016, the day of the attacks. The original complete class audio will be released soon, in shaa' Allaah. Edited and prepared for publication on 1437.09.08.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8760566Mon, 13 Jun 2016 18:29:37 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)AN INSIDE LOOK: In one of his daily Islamic classes delivered to an all-Muslim audience at the First Muslim Mosque in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Education Director Moosaa Richardson denounces the mass shooting that took place on June 12, 2016 in...
This excerpt was taken from class #5 of the Explanation of Soorah an-Naba' held at al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.07, corresponding to June 12, 2016, the day of the attacks. The original complete class audio will be released soon, in shaa' Allaah. Edited and prepared for publication on 1437.09.08.]]>386islamic-response-orlando,muslims-reponse-pulse-terror,pulse-nightclub-attack,salafi-muslims-respond,terrorist-attacks-orlandofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/do-angels-know-write-everything-we-do--8672171
From class #5A in Tafseer of Soorah Qaaf, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.06.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8672171Sun, 12 Jun 2016 20:16:52 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the correct belief about the comprehensive knowledge of the Angels who write down our deeds, both good and bad. How does this fit with our belief that only Allaah has complete and all-encompassing knowledge? From class #5A...
From class #5A in Tafseer of Soorah Qaaf, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.06.19.]]>206allah-islam-angels,muslims-pittsburgh,salafiyyah,surah-qaf,tafsir-coursesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-warning-against-the-hypocrisy-of-fake-modesty--8372488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8372488Sat, 11 Jun 2016 17:21:14 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks reminds us of the importance of sincere modesty. From a khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.07.15.139friday-khutbahs-sermons,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,quran-sunnah,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/much-needed-reminder-about-suspicion-good-thoughts--8732014
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.02.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8732014Thu, 09 Jun 2016 22:13:32 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson offers this very important reminder about how easily the Shaytaan leads us into focusing on people's slips and mistakes, when they deserve better thoughts. Good assumptions are for good people, and people of open deviation and evil...
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.09.02.]]>1305islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,pittsburgh-muslims,ramadhan-1437,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/skepticism-about-the-special-distinctions-of-the-prophet--8200967
This excerpt was taken from class #18 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.05.09.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8200967Wed, 08 Jun 2016 19:23:49 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson responds to a couple points brought up by skeptics about the Prophet Muhammad (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace) being the only Prophet send to all of humanity. This excerpt was taken from class #18 of our 'Umdat...
This excerpt was taken from class #18 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.05.09.]]>265islamic-reminders,islamic-responses,noah-prophet,prophet-muhammad,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/studying-islamic-law-in-non-muslim-lands--8262325
He explains how a Muslim should balance his criticism of and opposition to modern man-made laws (theoretically) and his compliance with them in practice, so as to keep himself from being jailed by the non-Muslims in authority over him.

From class #4-A of our Tafseer Soorah Qaaf series, originally recorded on 1437.05.20 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8262325Tue, 07 Jun 2016 15:39:18 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how Muslims approach the study of Islamic law when living in non-Muslim lands. He explains that legal issues involved punishments and discipline, including the death penalty, are implemented under the recognized Muslim...
He explains how a Muslim should balance his criticism of and opposition to modern man-made laws (theoretically) and his compliance with them in practice, so as to keep himself from being jailed by the non-Muslims in authority over him.

From class #4-A of our Tafseer Soorah Qaaf series, originally recorded on 1437.05.20 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>504death-penalty,islamic-law,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,sharia-lawfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/re-you-must-sit-up-properly-to-read-quran--8472573
From class #20 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on the 29th of Jumaadaa al-Aakhirah, 1437.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8472573Sat, 04 Jun 2016 00:05:59 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson counters a claim commonly made by those who enforce recommended behavior as absolutely binding, and thus land into ghuluw (extremism) in the Religion. Beautiful insights are offered into the ease of Islam as exemplified by the finest...
From class #20 of our 'Umdat al-Ahkaam series, as originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on the 29th of Jumaadaa al-Aakhirah, 1437.]]>614islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,koran-manners,reading-quran,umdah-al-ahkamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amazing-benefits-from-the-hadeeth-are-you-a-harooriyyah--8472810
This class was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.06.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8472810Sun, 29 May 2016 23:03:21 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This brief clip was taken from our final class in the Chapter of Purification from 'Umdat al-Ahkaam, this is our study of the last hadeeth of 'Aa'ishah (may Allaah be pleased with her), when Umm as-Sahbaa' asked her about why women make up their days...
This class was recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.06.29.]]>815first-muslim-pittsburgh,hadith-courses,islam-fiqh-masjid,islamic-classes,umdah-al-ahkamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dangerous-effects-of-prayer-rug-fanatacism--8200955
From class #18 of our series in explanation of 'Umdat al-Ahkaam, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.05.09.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8200955Fri, 27 May 2016 22:34:52 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson addresses the issue of extremism related to "prayer rugs" in Islam. From class #18 of our series in explanation of 'Umdat al-Ahkaam, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.05.09.
From class #18 of our series in explanation of 'Umdat al-Ahkaam, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.05.09.]]>286ghulu-fanatacism-extremism,islamic-carpets,islamic-reminders,muslim-prayer-rugs,muslims-in-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/giving-your-least-valuable-possessions-in-charity--8427874
From class #1 of our four classes explaining Hadeeth #10 from an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.05.19.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8427874Sun, 22 May 2016 21:14:46 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson offers this important reminder based on Verse #267 of Soorah al-Baqarah about the prohibition of giving only the worst of our possessions in charity. From class #1 of our four classes explaining Hadeeth #10 from an-Nawawee's 40...
From class #1 of our four classes explaining Hadeeth #10 from an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.05.19.]]>50340-hadith-classes,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,sadaqah-charityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-leave-the-masjid-after-the-athaan-is-called--8464460
From a 40 Hadeeth class originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.01.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8464460Fri, 20 May 2016 12:00:43 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson cites and explains the hadeeth of Aboo Hurayrah from Saheeh Muslim about the impermissibility of leaving a masjid after the athaan has been called. He adds an interesting account about one of his teachers, Shaykh Muhammad ibn 'Umar...
From a 40 Hadeeth class originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.08.01.]]>484athan-masjid,fiqh-rulings,islamic-reminders,mohammad-omar-bazmul,sahih-muslimfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-prophetic-supplication-for-going-to-bed--8387019
This brief clip was taken from class #2 of our Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal on 1437.07.16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8387019Sun, 15 May 2016 15:44:20 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads an important supplication from the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace), to be said when going to bed. From Saheeh Muslim, it contains a request to be rescued from debt and poverty. This brief clip was taken...
This brief clip was taken from class #2 of our Aqeedah of Ibn Abee Zayd series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal on 1437.07.16.]]>295dua-supplication,islamic-benefits,islamic-remiders,muslim-prayers,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/islamic-unity-vs-christian-unity--8166603
From class #7 of the Nooniyyah series, as recorded for the Tarbiyah Initiative of South Florida (USA) on 1437.06.24.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8166603Fri, 06 May 2016 16:13:34 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson is asked about people who claim that Muslims need to be united despite their differing in basic matters of creed. From class #7 of the Nooniyyah series, as recorded for the Tarbiyah Initiative of South Florida (USA) on 1437.06.24.
From class #7 of the Nooniyyah series, as recorded for the Tarbiyah Initiative of South Florida (USA) on 1437.06.24.]]>298ibn-al-qayyim,islamic-reminders,islam-unity,salafiyyah-florida,tarbiyah-south-floridafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/khutbah-chastity-and-lowering-the-gaze--8372566https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8372566Fri, 29 Apr 2016 12:00:16 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Aboo 'Abdil-Fattaah Salaah Brooks delivers this Friday sermon at al-Masjid al-Awwal on the topic of modesty, chastity, and lowering the gaze. Review and commentary by Moosaa Richardson. Recorded on 1437.07.15.1819islamic-reminders,khutbahs-friday,muslims-pittsburgh,salafi-muslims,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/astronomy-vs-astrology-according-to-qataadah--8119437
This brief excerpt was taken from the second session of the Explanation of Soorah Qaaf, recorded 1437.05.06.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8119437Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:19:40 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson highlights the main differences between the impermissible forms of astrology and the permissible use of astronomy, building on the statement of the early imaam, Qataadah ibn Di'aamah as-Sadoosee. This brief excerpt was taken from...
This brief excerpt was taken from the second session of the Explanation of Soorah Qaaf, recorded 1437.05.06.]]>318astronomy-astrology,islamic-reminders,qatadah,surah-qaf,tafsir-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-smoking-cigarettes-forbidden-or-just-discouraged-in-islam--8152370
This brief excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.28.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8152370Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:46:00 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson provides some background to some of the older verdicts of the scholars allowing cigarettes, and explains the latest position of the scholars based on the most recent medical studies. This brief excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth...
This brief excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.28.]]>200hadith-courses-pittsburgh,islamic-reminders,islamic-rulling-on-smoking,smoking-cigarettes,smoking-in-islamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-divine-orders-for-obligations-or-recommendations--8152358
This excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.04.28.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8152358Tue, 19 Apr 2016 12:48:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains an important point discussed in the books of Usool al-Fiqh about the orders of the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace). Are his directives absolute and obligatory to fulfill, or are they...
This excerpt was taken from a 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.04.28.]]>646fiqh-discussions,hadith-classes,islamic-reminders,pittsburgh-muslims,usul-al-fiqhfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/comparing-the-death-penalty-in-america-and-saudi-arabia--8099451
From a 40 Hadeeth class given at al-Masjid al-Awwal in the city of Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.04.21.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8099451Mon, 18 Apr 2016 13:48:56 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief clip, Moosaa Richardson compares the death penalty, as applied by Islam's critics in the West, to the death penalty as applied in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Shocking realities of electrocution, lethal injections, gas chambers, and even...
From a 40 Hadeeth class given at al-Masjid al-Awwal in the city of Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.04.21.]]>1357critics-of-islam,death-penalty,islamic-reminders,ksa-vs-usa,saudi-arabiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-illuminati-prevented-you-from-fajr-prayer--8103257https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8103257Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:00:54 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Some Muslims have macro-excuses for their behavior, they mention things like New World Order and the Freemasons often, yet how much is their personal ability to practice Islam compromised by those bent on global domination? Moosaa Richardson helps...118freemasons-illuminati,friday-khutba,islamic-reminders,knights-templar,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/murji-ah-cult-say-actions-not-required-for-paradise--8129340
This excerpt was taken from class #23 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series (Explanation of the Creed), as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.04.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8129340Thu, 14 Apr 2016 13:00:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the meaning of a hadeeth in Saheeh al-Bukhaaree which the deviant Murji'ah Cult would love to think was something which supports their destructive ideology. This excerpt was taken from class #23 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series...
This excerpt was taken from class #23 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series (Explanation of the Creed), as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.04.]]>623aqidah-courses,barbahari,islamic-reminders,murjiah,muslims-in-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prophet-ibrahim-s-three-lies-explained--8130565
From class #22 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.03.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8130565Thu, 07 Apr 2016 12:00:46 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads from 'Own al-Baaree, the explanation of Sharhus-Sunnah of Imaam al-Barbahaaree, on the topic of Ibrahim's three "lies" and how they lead him to excuse himself from intercession on the Day of Judgment, adding important...
From class #22 of our Sharhus-Sunnah series, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.03.]]>842aqidah-classes,barbahari,islamic-reminders,prophet-ibrahim-abraham,rabi-al-madkhalifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maurice-bucaille-and-the-assumed-pharaoh-mummy-miracle--8145119
Moosaa Richardson reads and explains the Tafseer of the great scholar, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy upon him), as part of class #3 of the explanation of Soorah Qaaf, originally recorded for Miraath English Radio on 1437.05.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/8145119Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:01:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Learn the real scholarly explanation of Allaah preserving the body of Pharaoh, to be a sign for those after him, as mentioned in Soorah Yoonus (10:92). It is highly relevant to the struggle of the Children of Israa'eel, and it was an amazing and...
Moosaa Richardson reads and explains the Tafseer of the great scholar, Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy upon him), as part of class #3 of the explanation of Soorah Qaaf, originally recorded for Miraath English Radio on 1437.05.13.]]>273islamic-reminders,maurice-buccaille,pharoah-mummy-egypt,surah-yunus,tafsir-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-speaking-against-the-leaders-forbidding-evil--7472527
From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole Religion is Sincerity", as part of our 40 Hadeeth series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.08.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7472527Tue, 22 Mar 2016 13:00:56 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson dispels this ikhwani notion, that speaking against the Muslim leaders is a kind of forbidding the evil, using the same hadeeth used by its claimants to refute it! From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole...
From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole Religion is Sincerity", as part of our 40 Hadeeth series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.08.]]>32440-hadith,forbidding-evil,islamic-manners,musilm-leaders,nasihahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-response-to-ikhwani-defeatists-about-confronting-innovation--7914042
From a class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.07.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7914042Mon, 21 Mar 2016 13:00:15 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this excerpt from a recent 40 Hadeeth class, Moosaa Richardson addresses some of the misguidance of people like Nouman Ali Khan and Yasir Qadhi who downplay the importance of confronting innovation and repelling it based on a misunderstanding of...
From a class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.07.]]>733almaghrib-institute,bayyinah-tv,islamic-reminders,nouman-ali-khan,yasir-qadhifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/re-today-s-rulers-are-not-khaleefahs--7559752
From a recent 40 Hadeeth class, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.03.15.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7559752Sun, 20 Mar 2016 13:00:16 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson responds to a common misconception about our support of the Muslim leaders. Some people say that we are only required to obey and support the global Muslim leadership, the Khaleefah. So, in the absence of a global leader, we are not...
From a recent 40 Hadeeth class, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.03.15.]]>35040-hadith-classes,islamic-lessons,khalifah-caliphate,muslim-rulers,pittsburgh-islamfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/backbiting-the-muslim-rulers-is-hypocrisy--7472579
From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole Religion is Sincerity", as part of our 40 Hadeeth series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.08.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7472579Sat, 19 Mar 2016 19:49:34 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the reality of what it means to backbite those whom Allaah has placed in authority over the Muslims. From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole Religion is Sincerity", as part of our 40 Hadeeth series,...
From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole Religion is Sincerity", as part of our 40 Hadeeth series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.08.]]>257backbiting-muslim-rulers,hadith-classes,islamic-manners,muslim-brotherhood,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/he-was-the-best-teacher-ever--7948590
This brief excerpt was taken from class #16 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.04.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7948590Thu, 17 Mar 2016 13:00:40 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the masterful educational techniques of the best teacher ever, Muhammad ibn 'Abdillaah, the Messenger of Allaah, may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace. This brief excerpt was taken from class #16 of our Umdat...
This brief excerpt was taken from class #16 of our Umdat al-Ahkaam series, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.04.]]>508best-educators-of-history,fiqh-classes,islamic-reminders,muhammad-prophet,prophet-mohammedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/effects-of-the-scholars-warnings-against-sayyid-qutb--7772835
From lecture #9 of our Usool as-Sunnah series, recorded on 1437.01.14.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7772835Wed, 16 Mar 2016 12:00:18 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads from the explanation of Usool as-Sunnah by Shaykh Rabee' ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee (may Allaah preserve him) and notes some important matters about the history and context of the author's speech about a misguided political...
From lecture #9 of our Usool as-Sunnah series, recorded on 1437.01.14.]]>550madkhali,qutbiyyah,sayyid-qutb,sheikh-rabee,syed-qutbfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-jihad-is-a-word-of-truth-to-an-oppressive-leader--7472542
From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole Religion is Sincerity", as part of our 40 Hadeeth series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.08.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7472542Tue, 15 Mar 2016 13:00:25 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson disarms and diffuses yet another false ikhwani argument that a hadeeth supports their rallies and demonstrations, and/or their open criticism of the Muslim rulers. From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole...
From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole Religion is Sincerity", as part of our 40 Hadeeth series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.08.]]>30940-hadith,ikhwani,islamic-manners,muslim-brotherhood,muslim-rulersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/two-basic-ways-muslims-engage-in-mutual-naseehah--7754142
A brief excerpt from a 40 Hadeeth class at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.22]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7754142Sun, 13 Mar 2016 12:00:35 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how Muslims must live up to their Deen. The Deen is Naseehah, remember? How is it that Muslims are supposed to interact with mutual advice? A brief excerpt from a 40 Hadeeth class at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh,...
A brief excerpt from a 40 Hadeeth class at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.22]]>23340-hadith,islamic-manners,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,nasihah-advicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/backbiting-is-sometimes-praiseworthy-or-even-obligatory--7472502
From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.03.02.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7472502Fri, 11 Mar 2016 14:00:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how mentioning negative things about other Muslims can sometimes be virtuous, or even required in Islam. Also included is a reminder about shunning impermissible backbiting and its people. From class #9-A of our Tafseer of...
From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.03.02.]]>513backbiting-muslims,islamic-manners,pittsburgh-muslims,salafiyyah,tafsir-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/embracing-an-amazing-statement-from-fudhayl-ibn-iyaadh--7560239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7560239Thu, 10 Mar 2016 14:00:56 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how we can embrace and embody a prolific statement from one of the imaams of the Salaf, in a way that shows true love and concern for our Muslim brothers and sisters around the world. From a recent 40 Hadeeth class recorded...17040-hadith-class,fudail-ibn-iyad,islamic-lessons,islam-reminders,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-crime-of-enjoying-gossip-about-muslims--7472455
From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.03.02.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7472455Fri, 04 Mar 2016 14:00:36 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson expounds on the gravity of the crime of enjoying that malicious reports be spread about Muslims. From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.03.02.
From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.03.02.]]>107gossip-slander-islam,islamic-manners,muslims-pittsburgh,surah-al-nur,tafsir-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-do-we-cease-advising-the-muslims--7754303
From a 40 Hadeeth lecture at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7754303Mon, 29 Feb 2016 20:35:50 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains that Ahlus-Sunnah continue in their da'wah, upon patience and optimism, while the methodology of the Khawaarij Cult is to give up on the Muslims and condemn them. From a 40 Hadeeth lecture at al-Masjid al-Awwal in...
From a 40 Hadeeth lecture at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.22.]]>20640-hadith,advising-muslims,islamic-reminders,khawarij-kharijites,nasihah-advicefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/someone-who-does-not-give-naseehah-is-a-kaafir--7754267
From a 40 Hadeeth class at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.03.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7754267Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:48:42 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains the meaning of Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan's takfeer of those who fail to offer any naseehah. The word naseehah needs understood according to its broad definition. From a 40 Hadeeth class at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh...
From a 40 Hadeeth class at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.03.22.]]>28440-hadith,islamic-reminders,kafir-non-muslim,salih-al-fawzan,takfir-apostatesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hadeeth-of-umm-sulaym-about-wet-dreams--7752974
Originally recorded on 1437.03.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7752974Mon, 22 Feb 2016 16:45:15 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A short excerpt from one of our recent classes on 'Umdat al-Ahkaam (#14), listen to what it means to study hadeeth at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA). ما شاء الله لا قوة إلا بالله Originally recorded on 1437.03.12.
Originally recorded on 1437.03.12.]]>736female-companions,fiqh-classes,muslims-pittsburgh,nocturnal-emmision,wet-dreamsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-masjid-is-not-a-men-s-lodge--7754200
This excerpt was taken from a recent 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7754200Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:51:42 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us that masjids are not men's clubs where brothers "hook each other up", but rather the Muslim men are to look after their sisters and consider their rights just as much as their brothers' rights, if not more. This excerpt...
This excerpt was taken from a recent 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.22.]]>80940-hadith,islamic-reminders,islam-pittsburgh,masjids-mosques,muslim-womens-rightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/criticism-of-a-hadeeth-shaykh-al-uthaymeen-indicated-was-not-authentic--7472439
From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.03.02.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7472439Tue, 16 Feb 2016 04:25:30 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson investigates the problems in the chain of a hadeeth which was indicated by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him) to be problematic: "Don't let any of you tell me something against any one of my...
From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.03.02.]]>315hadith-classes,hadith-study,ibn-othaimeen,surah-al-hujurat,tafsirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-attain-and-maintain-guidance--7699689https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7699689Fri, 12 Feb 2016 13:00:07 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A question answered by Moosaa Richardson about how to be from those Allaah has chosen to favor with guidance and stability. A brief excerpt from class #13 of our Tafseer Soorah an-Noor series, originally recorded on 1437.04.21.282guidance-islam,islamic-reminders,muslims-pittsburgh,salafiyyah,tafsir-surah-nurfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/misplaced-good-thoughts-and-misplaced-suspicion--7472426
From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.03.02.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7472426Sun, 07 Feb 2016 22:11:47 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson identifies a horrific reality that Muslims are facing in today's times, when upright callers are suspected of wrong doing and corrupt liars and entertainers are thought well of. From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat...
From class #9-A of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hujuraat series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.03.02.]]>160islamic-manners,muslims-pittsburgh,salafiyyah,surah-hujurat,tafsir-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-muslims-praise-their-flawed-rulers--7560218https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7560218Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:47:56 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains why true Muslims are found praying for their rulers whether they are righteous or wicked. From a recent 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.15.58240-hadith-classes,islamic-reminders,muslim-rulers,pittsburgh-muslims,salafiyyah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-easily-we-compromise--7351972
From: "Today's Trials VS. Real Religious Persecution of the Past" recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.29.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7351972Wed, 03 Feb 2016 23:33:51 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)This brief clip from a recent khutbah by Moosaa Richardson reminds one why he should not miss a khutbah at 1MM! From: "Today's Trials VS. Real Religious Persecution of the Past" recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on...
From: "Today's Trials VS. Real Religious Persecution of the Past" recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.29.]]>219islamic-reminders,islam-pittsburgh,muslims-pittsburgh,religious-compromise,salafiyyah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/islamic-chastity-compared-to-jewish-christian-extremes--7453338
Islam provides guidelines for wholesome intercourse between spouses, something that truly enriches the lives of the most religious of people and provides them with modesty and balance in their lives.

From class #13 in our Hadeeth series in explanation of the book, 'Umdat al-Ahkaam, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.02.28.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7453338Sat, 30 Jan 2016 17:05:58 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains how Islam is the middle course between the extremes of Jewish and Christian practices. The Jews shun their women during their menses. The Christians believe intercourse is a disgraceful act which is not befitting the most...
Islam provides guidelines for wholesome intercourse between spouses, something that truly enriches the lives of the most religious of people and provides them with modesty and balance in their lives.

From class #13 in our Hadeeth series in explanation of the book, 'Umdat al-Ahkaam, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1437.02.28.]]>464fiqh-classes,islam-compared,judaism-christianity,muslim-chastity,pittsburgh-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-critical-of-your-own-sinfulness-first--7281004
From class #3 of our Tafseer of Soorah an-Noor series, from the explanation of Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee (may Allaah have Mercy on him).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7281004Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:00:38 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us about how some Muslims take sinning so lightly, as those Muslims are so heedless and neglectful, and they are US. Let us be more critical of our own selves. From class #3 of our Tafseer of Soorah an-Noor series, from the...
From class #3 of our Tafseer of Soorah an-Noor series, from the explanation of Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee (may Allaah have Mercy on him).]]>200introspection,muslim-criticism,salafiyyah,tafsir-classes,toronto-troidfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-there-a-deity-worthy-of-worship-other-than-allah--7654765
From a recent class in our "Four Principles" series, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.13.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7654765Wed, 27 Jan 2016 16:47:15 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads a beautiful Quranic passage (27:60-64), addressing the non-Muslims, asking them to think about their Creator and His Blessings upon them, and then direct all acts of worship to Him alone. A lovely clip to share with non-Muslims...
From a recent class in our "Four Principles" series, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.04.13.]]>262islamic-beliefs,muslims-in-pittsburgh,what-do-muslims-believe,what-is-islam,who-is-allahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/realities-exposed-fake-pretenders-to-islamic-knowledge--7560255
From a recent 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.03.15.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7560255Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:00:27 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson explains a warning from Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan about some of the claims of "muta'aalimeen" - those who pretend to possess Islamic knowledge in order to be heard or viewed as scholars. Their claims are very deceptive and misleading,...
From a recent 40 Hadeeth class recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.03.15.]]>47340-hadith,muslims-pittsburgh,nouman-ali-khan,salih-fawzan,yusuf-estesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/optimism-through-even-the-worst-of-tribulations--7281040
From class #3 of our series on the Explanation of Soorah an-Noor, recorded in Toronto on 1437.01.18.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7281040Tue, 19 Jan 2016 13:22:23 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)An important Quranic reminder about how even the worst of trials have good in them. Often, the ranks are purified and the snakes are driven out of the grass through fitnah. A Muslim is always optimistic and looks for the blessings of Allaah in all...
From class #3 of our series on the Explanation of Soorah an-Noor, recorded in Toronto on 1437.01.18.]]>246fitnah,imam-sa'di,islamic-optimists,surah-nur,tafsir-classesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allah-himself-is-light-the-scholars-explain--7505335
An excerpt from a recent TROID class, session #10 of the Tafseer of Soorah an-Noor, as recorded on 1437.03.22.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7505335Fri, 15 Jan 2016 14:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads the statements of some of the scholars, explaining the matter of Allaah being Light Himself, providing light for His creation, and having a hijaab (veil) of Light. An excerpt from a recent TROID class, session #10 of the...
An excerpt from a recent TROID class, session #10 of the Tafseer of Soorah an-Noor, as recorded on 1437.03.22.]]>572allah-light,ibn-baz,imam-as-sa'di,salih-fawzan,surah-an-nurfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/revisiting-the-separation-of-church-and-state--7216904
From our 20th class in the "Essential Q&A's Concerning Eemaan" series, recorded on 1437.02.09 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7216904Sun, 10 Jan 2016 14:00:50 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Some interesting food for thought on what it really means to institute and uphold a governmental policy that forbids the mixing of religion with government law. Wow, the old "Separation of Church and State" clause like you've never heard it explained...
From our 20th class in the "Essential Q&A's Concerning Eemaan" series, recorded on 1437.02.09 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA).]]>321church-state,islamic-lessons,moses-jesus,muslims-pittsburgh,religion-governmentfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ikhwanee-allegations-salafees-are-too-political--7472559
From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole Religion is Sincerity", as part of our 40 Hadeeth series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.08.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7472559Fri, 08 Jan 2016 13:00:40 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)"They're political" - a common complaint by supporters of the deviant sect, the Muslim Brotherhood, when discussing the Salafee scholars and students. The claim is investigated closely, and the tables on the ikhwanees once again. From our fourth...
From our fourth class in explanation of the hadeeth, "The Whole Religion is Sincerity", as part of our 40 Hadeeth series, originally recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.03.08.]]>1706ikhwani,islamic-politics,muslim-brotherhood,muslims-pittsburgh,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-do-you-only-hate-isis-when-the-disbelievers-are-looking-at-you--7211153
From a Friday khutbah delivered at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh on 1437.02.09. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7211153Mon, 04 Jan 2016 15:20:39 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Salaah Brooks, imaam of al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, asks a painful question (for some): Why is it that you only speak against ISIS when the non-Muslims are looking at you? From a Friday khutbah delivered at the First Muslim Mosque...
From a Friday khutbah delivered at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh on 1437.02.09. Reviewed by Moosaa Richardson.]]>156isis-isil,islamic-state,muslim-brotherhood,pittsburgh-muslims,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-four-types-of-hidaayah-guidance--7433520
From a recent class, session #4 from our series: Obstacles in the Path of Eemaan, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.03.07.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7433520Fri, 01 Jan 2016 14:00:22 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson adds a fourth category of hidaayah to the typical list of two or three types, based on texts in the Quran and Sunnah. From a recent class, session #4 from our series: Obstacles in the Path of Eemaan, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal...
From a recent class, session #4 from our series: Obstacles in the Path of Eemaan, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.03.07.]]>254huda-hidayah-guidance,islamic-classes,pittsburgh-muslims,quran-sunnah,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shaykh-fawzan-s-five-points-on-sincerity-to-the-quran--7228481
Read by Salaah Brooks, supervised by Moosaa Richardson, and recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.10.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7228481Sun, 27 Dec 2015 17:15:38 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)An excerpt from our first class reading from Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan's explanation of Hadeeth #7 (of the 40 Hadeeth). Read by Salaah Brooks, supervised by Moosaa Richardson, and recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on...
Read by Salaah Brooks, supervised by Moosaa Richardson, and recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.10.]]>219fawzan,islamic-reminders,koran,muslims-pittsburgh,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hadeeth-forums-online-degree-holders--7405109
From our third session in explanation of the 7th hadeeth of al-Haafith an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.02.24.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7405109Fri, 25 Dec 2015 14:00:23 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Branching off of some very important advice from Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan (may Allaah preserve him) about those who feign knowledge of Hadeeth, Moosaa Richardson connects us to the bitter reality of the "Ahlalhdeeth" forums in Arabic & English, as...
From our third session in explanation of the 7th hadeeth of al-Haafith an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, as recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1437.02.24.]]>728ahlalhdeeth-forum,islamic-classes,online-islamic-degrees,rabi-madkhali,salih-fawzanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/follow-the-quran-before-it-follows-you--7224239
From our first class on hadeeth #7 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal on 1437.02.10.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7224239Tue, 22 Dec 2015 19:30:35 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads three amazing statements from the Companions to show how the Quran could become a proof against one of us on the Day of Judgment, and Allaah's Refuge is sought! From our first class on hadeeth #7 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth,...
From our first class on hadeeth #7 of an-Nawawee's 40 Hadeeth, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal on 1437.02.10.]]>198first-muslim-mosque,islamic-pittsburgh,koran,muslim-book,salafiyyah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/connecting-an-amazing-hadeeth-to-everyday-life--7308517
From our second session in the series, "Obstacles in the Path of Faith", recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.23.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7308517Fri, 18 Dec 2015 14:00:27 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reminds us of the hadeeth of the Jewish neighbor of the Prophet (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace), a young boy who was on his death bed. The reality of living Islam and its role in our da'wah (propagation) of our faith...
From our second session in the series, "Obstacles in the Path of Faith", recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.23.]]>451dawah,hadith-study,imam-as-sa'di,islamic-pittsburgh,pittsburgh-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nouman-ali-khan-lying-on-the-prophet--7358266
Moosaa Richardson explains that the event never happened, and reminds the Muslims to be warned of frauds pretending to be knowledgeable about Islam.

This excerpt was taken from part 2 of our explanation of Hadeeth #7 of the 40 Hadeeth, recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.17. (Relevant clips from the words of Nouman Ali Khan himself added in later.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7358266Sun, 13 Dec 2015 14:00:16 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A clear example of lying on the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace), Nouman Ali Khan apparently tries to cancel the proof of an authentic hadeeth by inventing a story that never happened, one which makes the hadeeth...
Moosaa Richardson explains that the event never happened, and reminds the Muslims to be warned of frauds pretending to be knowledgeable about Islam.

This excerpt was taken from part 2 of our explanation of Hadeeth #7 of the 40 Hadeeth, recorded originally at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1437.02.17. (Relevant clips from the words of Nouman Ali Khan himself added in later.)]]>645almaghrib-institute,bayyinah-nightmare,fabricated-hadith,muslim-liars,nouman-ali-khanfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/islam-and-non-muslim-sciences--7285927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7285927Sat, 12 Dec 2015 21:17:12 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)An excerpt from Moosaa Richardson's reading of Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee's, Obstacles in the Path of Eemaan (#1), wherein the topic of discussion is those who claim that Muslims can only regain their honor through indiscriminate...311imam-sa'di,islamic-lessons,islamic-schools,islam-science,muslims-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aboo-hurayrah-the-inheritance-of-the-prophet--7163254
From Class #9 of our series on the Meemiyyah Poem, as taught at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (1437.01.14).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7163254Fri, 11 Dec 2015 14:00:05 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson relays the story of Aboo Hurayrah and how he went to the market of al-Madeenah to announce the distribution of the inheritance of the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace). From Class #9 of our series...
From Class #9 of our series on the Meemiyyah Poem, as taught at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio (1437.01.14).]]>189abu-huraira,islamic-reminders,meemiyyah-poem,muslims-columbus,prophet-muhammadfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-intercession-on-the-day-of-judgment-easy-for-prophets--7191448
Read by Moosaa Richardson during part of the 21st class of the series: Sharhus-Sunnah (Explanation of the Creed), at al-Masjid al-Awwal, on 1437.02.05.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7191448Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:43:08 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Rabee' ibn Haadee al-Madkhalee (may Allaah have Mercy on him) explains how the most guided of all the creation, the prophets and messengers themselves, are unable to intercede on the Day of Anger, may Allaah save us. This is contrasted to how...
Read by Moosaa Richardson during part of the 21st class of the series: Sharhus-Sunnah (Explanation of the Creed), at al-Masjid al-Awwal, on 1437.02.05.]]>865aqidah-classes,barbahari,intercession,pittsburgh-muslims,salafi-creedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/we-are-deeply-offended-by-your-claim--7083660
This brief excerpt was taken from a recent class taught by Moosaa Richardson in Cleveland, Ohio, from the series: "Explanation of the Creed (Sharhus-Sunnah) of al-Barbahaaree" (from near the beginning of lecture #20).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7083660Fri, 04 Dec 2015 14:00:39 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)What causes a Muslim to be deeply offended and curse someone (justifiably)? Listen and find out. This brief excerpt was taken from a recent class taught by Moosaa Richardson in Cleveland, Ohio, from the series: "Explanation of the Creed...
This brief excerpt was taken from a recent class taught by Moosaa Richardson in Cleveland, Ohio, from the series: "Explanation of the Creed (Sharhus-Sunnah) of al-Barbahaaree" (from near the beginning of lecture #20).]]>728barbahari,explanation-of-the-creed,iran,shia,shiitefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/admiring-shaykh-abdur-razzaaq-badr-his-writings--7163124
This excerpt is taken from Session #9 of our study of the Meemiyyah Poem, recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio, on 1437.01.14.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7163124Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:00:08 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson expresses his admiration and appreciation of the beneficial writings of Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq ibn 'Abdil-Muhsin al-'Abbaad al-Badr during a recent class in Columbus, Ohio. May Allaah bless Shaykh 'Abdur-Razzaaq and his father, and...
This excerpt is taken from Session #9 of our study of the Meemiyyah Poem, recorded at Masjid as-Sahaabah in Columbus, Ohio, on 1437.01.14.]]>330abdul-muhsin-abbaad,abdur-razzaar-badr,islam-columbus,masjid-assahaaba,meemiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-arabic-question-for-those-studying-madeenah-book-level-2--7119626
At the First Muslim Mosque, we stress the importance of learning Arabic, in order to help bridge the gap between the Western Muslims and the Religious texts and the scholars who explain them, by the Permission of Allaah.

From a recent class on the 40 Hadeeth of al-Haafith an-Nawawee, held at al-Masjid al-Awwal (1437.01.25).]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7119626Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:00:24 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)During our regular 40 Hadeeth classes, Ustaadh Moosaa Richardson asks us a question to check our understanding of our Madeenah Arabic Book 2 lessons. At the First Muslim Mosque, we stress the importance of learning Arabic, in order to help bridge...
At the First Muslim Mosque, we stress the importance of learning Arabic, in order to help bridge the gap between the Western Muslims and the Religious texts and the scholars who explain them, by the Permission of Allaah.

From a recent class on the 40 Hadeeth of al-Haafith an-Nawawee, held at al-Masjid al-Awwal (1437.01.25).]]>135arabic-language,islamic-classes,madinah-arabic,madinah-book-2,pittsburgh-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/q-a-what-s-wrong-with-interfaith-dialogue--7083977
What's wrong with interfaith dialogue? What's wrong with the Ahmed Deedat "Bible Combat Kit" approach to calling Christians to Islam? Is da'wah really a mystery that needs unraveled or secret techniques that need special workshops? Would modern approaches to da'wah please the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) or anger him, based on narrations of how his Companions interacted with the non-Muslims around them and their books?

Recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1436.12.30.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/7083977Wed, 18 Nov 2015 14:00:00 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A beneficial question and answer that was removed from the recording of class #20 of the Explanation of the Creed series due to its length. What's wrong with interfaith dialogue? What's wrong with the Ahmed Deedat "Bible Combat Kit" approach to...
What's wrong with interfaith dialogue? What's wrong with the Ahmed Deedat "Bible Combat Kit" approach to calling Christians to Islam? Is da'wah really a mystery that needs unraveled or secret techniques that need special workshops? Would modern approaches to da'wah please the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) or anger him, based on narrations of how his Companions interacted with the non-Muslims around them and their books?

Recorded at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio (USA) on 1436.12.30.]]>902ahmad-deedat,cleveland-islam,interfaith-dialogue,muslims-cleveland,muslims-jews-christiansfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warning-against-a-real-magician-from-pittsburgh--6911463
Her identity is mentioned with more details here: http://firstmuslimmosque.com/2015/11/05/warning-against-a-magician/

She thereafter enlisted the help of a man to write a seemingly scholastic PDF in her defense, quoting reliable scholars about harmony among Muslims and shunning extremism. However, this was a mere smokescreen, as upon investigation, the author himself was found to be a student of various forms of demonic magic himself, and doubts about her involvement with magic and other magicians became crystal clear.

We offer this open warning as advice to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Philadelphia and elsewhere, hoping they would avoid this woman and warn others to avoid her as well, as her harm is potentially serious, by the Permission of Allaah.

For your safety, we advise that you do not consume foods or drinks that she prepares, wear necklaces or bracelets that she has given or sold you, nor allow her access to any of your personal items or those of your family members. Of course, the best course of action is to keep your distance in general.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6911463Sun, 25 Oct 2015 20:36:46 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)An American woman who ascribes to Islam from the city of Pittsburgh was banned from al-Masjid al-Awwal (the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh) in 1435 for possession of magical items. Her identity is mentioned with more details here:...
Her identity is mentioned with more details here: http://firstmuslimmosque.com/2015/11/05/warning-against-a-magician/

She thereafter enlisted the help of a man to write a seemingly scholastic PDF in her defense, quoting reliable scholars about harmony among Muslims and shunning extremism. However, this was a mere smokescreen, as upon investigation, the author himself was found to be a student of various forms of demonic magic himself, and doubts about her involvement with magic and other magicians became crystal clear.

We offer this open warning as advice to our Muslim brothers and sisters in Philadelphia and elsewhere, hoping they would avoid this woman and warn others to avoid her as well, as her harm is potentially serious, by the Permission of Allaah.

For your safety, we advise that you do not consume foods or drinks that she prepares, wear necklaces or bracelets that she has given or sold you, nor allow her access to any of your personal items or those of your family members. Of course, the best course of action is to keep your distance in general.]]>1100magicians-philadelphia,magic-islam,naseer-mentalist-taj,taj-el-williams-aasiyah,umm-ryan-akil-phillyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/picking-names-from-random-quranic-words--6644704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6644704Wed, 30 Sep 2015 12:00:04 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From a recent "Usool at-Tafseer" class (#6), Moosaa Richardson explains the baseless method of choosing names for children by selecting a random word in the Quran. It is thought that this is some kind of respect for the Quran, however, it resembles...174koran,muslims-in-pittsburgh,quranic-names,salafiyyah,sunnahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/different-recitations-of-quran-can-produce-different-meanings--6646406https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6646406Fri, 25 Sep 2015 14:53:15 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief excerpt from a recent "Principles of Tafseer" class (#6), Moosaa Richardson gives an example of how two different recitations of one Quranic Verse can produce two different Fiqh rulings.290islamic-classes,pittsburgh-muslims,qiraa-aat,tafsir-benefits,usool-at-tafseerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/light-moments-in-our-enjoyable-fiqh-of-hadeeth-class-at-1mm--6632913https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6632913Thu, 24 Sep 2015 02:00:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief excerpt from our class "Explanation of Umdat al-Ahkaam" (#4), showing the good fiqh (understanding) of some of the students. May Allaah bless them and their families.133fiqh-class,hadeeth-class,islam-in-pittsburgh,pittsburgh-muslims,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-can-t-afford-to-slaughter-a-sheep-really--6613647
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.11.27.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6613647Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:54:57 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief excerpt from a khutbah about the first ten days of Thul-Hijjah, Moosaa Richardson offers a much-needed reminder about the reality of our financial situations and the claims we make about not being able to afford things like the slaughter...
Recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.11.27.]]>300cable-television,eed,eid,khutbah,slaughtering-sheepfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/yusuf-estes-takes-the-stance-of-the-khawaarij-cult-on-lying--6650476
Review this beneficial article for more details on this discussion: http://yusufestesquran.com/2013/12/23/someone-who-lies-is-a-disbeliever-not-a-muslim-in-hell-forever-confirmed-beliefs-of-the-khawaarij-sect/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6650476Sun, 20 Sep 2015 23:00:11 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief quote from the misguided preacher, Yusuf Estes, showing that he considers a Muslim who tells a lie to be outside of Islam. Moosaa Richardson alludes to his misguidance in a recent 'Aqeedah class, Essential Questions and Answers on the...
Review this beneficial article for more details on this discussion: http://yusufestesquran.com/2013/12/23/someone-who-lies-is-a-disbeliever-not-a-muslim-in-hell-forever-confirmed-beliefs-of-the-khawaarij-sect/]]>389guideus-tv,huda-tv,islam-in-pittsburgh,peace-tv,yusuf-estesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/claiming-that-tenacity-upon-the-truth-is-arrogance--6631000
From the lecture: "Politics, Western Democracy, Yasir Qadhi, and Tony Blair" published by TROID: http://www.troid.ca/index.php/comprehensive/politics/1842-politics-western-democracy-yasir-qadhi-and-tony-blair]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6631000Tue, 15 Sep 2015 20:25:19 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson exposes a common tactic by the people of falsehood used to repel the people of Truth: Claiming that someone who remains firmly upon the truth without compromising is a person of arrogance. From the lecture: "Politics, Western...
From the lecture: "Politics, Western Democracy, Yasir Qadhi, and Tony Blair" published by TROID: http://www.troid.ca/index.php/comprehensive/politics/1842-politics-western-democracy-yasir-qadhi-and-tony-blair]]>268islamic-advice,muslim-brotherhood,tony-blair,troid,yasir-qadhifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-one-true-owner-of-the-day-of-judgment--6463284https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6463284Thu, 20 Aug 2015 14:00:19 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief excerpt from a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) entitled, "Re-Invest in Your Recitation of Soorah al-Faatihah", delivered by Moosaa Richardson on 1436.10.22.373day-of-judgment,doomsday,end-of-the-world,friday-khutbah,islamic-reminderfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/interfaith-enthusiasts-learn-your-religion--6498089
Their words are read and translated by Moosaa Richardson. These excerpts were taken from two recent classes at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Thul-Qi'dah 1436.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6498089Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:29:31 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Interfaith activists stand to learn a lot from the words of, firstly, Shaykh Saalih al-Fowzaan, and then Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen, two of the best of this era's senior scholars. Their words are read and translated by Moosaa...
Their words are read and translated by Moosaa Richardson. These excerpts were taken from two recent classes at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Thul-Qi'dah 1436.]]>1126fawzan,interfaith,interfaith-dialogue,othaimeen,pittsburgh-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/embodying-our-relationship-with-allaah-s-names--6463260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6463260Mon, 17 Aug 2015 14:00:36 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief excerpt from a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) entitled, "Re-Invest in Your Recitation of Soorah al-Faatihah", delivered by Moosaa Richardson on 1436.10.22.260aqidah,friday-khutbah,islam,islamic-reminder,sunnahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/studying-one-hadeeth-over-eight-months--6466316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6466316Sat, 15 Aug 2015 14:00:07 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)At the beginning of our weekly hadeeth class (1436.10.24), Moosaa Richardson mentions that we have been studying one single hadeeth from the Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu 'alayhe wa sallam) for over eight months! wal-hamdulillaah.10140-hadeeth,fawzan,hadith-study,nawawi,pittsburgh-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/begging-allaah-for-guidance-then-behaving-like-christians--6463220https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6463220Wed, 12 Aug 2015 02:21:33 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief excerpt from a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) entitled, "Re-Invest in Your Recitation of Soorah al-Faatihah", delivered by Moosaa Richardson on 1436.10.22.229friday-khutbah,islam-in-pittsburgh,pittsburgh-muslims,salafiyyah,sunnahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/duaa-for-king-salmaan-and-the-armies-of-towheed--6463247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6463247Sun, 09 Aug 2015 14:00:03 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief excerpt from a Friday khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) entitled, "Re-Invest in Your Recitation of Soorah al-Faatihah", delivered by Moosaa Richardson on 1436.10.22.65duaa,islam,king-salmaan,saudi-arabia,sunnahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/be-fair-and-do-not-generalize-in-criticism--6424606
Discussed is the claim: "All the Salafees do is refute people and criticize..." After understanding the Quranic principle and the essential Islamic manner understood from it, such a claim can be seen for the pure slander that it is.

This excerpt from taken from class #7 of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hadeed series, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1436.10.11.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6424606Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:39:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson reads this important reminder from Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him) about the impermissibility of generalizing in one's criticism. Discussed is the claim: "All the Salafees do is refute people...
Discussed is the claim: "All the Salafees do is refute people and criticize..." After understanding the Quranic principle and the essential Islamic manner understood from it, such a claim can be seen for the pure slander that it is.

This excerpt from taken from class #7 of our Tafseer of Soorah al-Hadeed series, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh (USA) on 1436.10.11.]]>575ibn-othaimeen,islamic-manners,islam-in-pittsburgh,pittsburgh-muslims,tafsirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-methodology-of-the-companions-in-tafseer--6387919
This brief excerpt is taken from class #3 of our ongoing "Principles of Tafseer" course at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA), 1436.10.05.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6387919Mon, 27 Jul 2015 17:00:53 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson gives an example of how the Companions took the Tafseer of the Quran from the Messenger of Allaah (may Allaah raise his rank and grant him peace). Propped up "Quran experts" who are incapable of returning back to the original sources...
This brief excerpt is taken from class #3 of our ongoing "Principles of Tafseer" course at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA), 1436.10.05.]]>357bayyinah-tv,koran,nouman-ali-khan,quran,tafsirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/debunking-the-nak-quran-expert-scheme--6388173
These insights have been assembled from the beneficial course, "Principles of Tafseer" (based on Ibn Taymiyyah's classic primer), as presented by Moosaa Richardson in class #3 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.10.05.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6388173Thu, 23 Jul 2015 13:21:31 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A compilation of references to Nouman Ali Khan, his level of knowledge, his methodology in Tafseer, the scheme to market him to the West as a "Quran Expert", and what is behind all of that. These insights have been assembled from the beneficial...
These insights have been assembled from the beneficial course, "Principles of Tafseer" (based on Ibn Taymiyyah's classic primer), as presented by Moosaa Richardson in class #3 at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.10.05.]]>1078bayyinah,dream-program,nak,nouman-ali-khan,tafsirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/using-the-quran-to-accept-or-reject-hadeeths--6387751
Taken from class #3 of our "Principles of Tafseer" course at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh. 1436.10.05.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6387751Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:24:43 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Moosaa Richardson discusses the concept of using the Quran (instead of Hadeeth Sciences) to determine what is authentic and what is not from Hadeeth literature. Indeed, the Quran is a "Furqaan" (criterion) between truth and falsehood, however, is this...
Taken from class #3 of our "Principles of Tafseer" course at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh. 1436.10.05.]]>140hadith,koran,pittsburgh-muslims,sciences-of-quran,tafsirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/make-that-real-connection-with-the-poor--6358785
From the khutbah entitled, "Shunning Riyaa' and Arrogance as Ramadhaan Ends," recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.09.23.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6358785Thu, 16 Jul 2015 10:27:13 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief excerpt from a Ramadhaan khutbah, Moosaa Richardson stresses the importance of taking the theoretical sympathy for the poor that builds up within from the hunger and thirst of our days of fasting into something real, a real connection to...
From the khutbah entitled, "Shunning Riyaa' and Arrogance as Ramadhaan Ends," recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.09.23.]]>407al-masjid-al-awwal,islam,pittsburgh-khutbah,pittsburgh-muslims,salafiyyah-pittsburghfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/principles-of-tafsir-solve-differing--6319170
This clip shows the importance of having knowledge of the principles of Tafseer. Join us in our study of Shaykh al-Islaam's classic primer in Principles of Tafseer:

http://www.spreaker.com/show/principles-of-tafseer-course]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6319170Sat, 11 Jul 2015 14:00:24 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief excerpt, Moosaa Richardson gives some examples of explanations of a Quranic phrase that seem to clash severely, however, with principles of Tafseer, a Muslim can know how to understand all the opinions in harmony. This clip shows the...
This clip shows the importance of having knowledge of the principles of Tafseer. Join us in our study of Shaykh al-Islaam's classic primer in Principles of Tafseer:

http://www.spreaker.com/show/principles-of-tafseer-course]]>315ibn-taymiyyah,islamic-classes,pittsburgh-muslims,principles-of-tafseer,tafsirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/learn-a-lesson-on-chastity-from-maryam--6313082
Taken from one of our nightly Tafseer sessions at al-Masjid al-Awwal 1436.09.17.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6313082Thu, 09 Jul 2015 14:00:20 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Listen to the amazing level of piety and chastity of the respected mother of Jesus, Maryam bint 'Emraan (may Allaah grant her peace). Young Muslim men, handsome and capable, are encouraged to benefit from this short piece of important advice. Taken...
Taken from one of our nightly Tafseer sessions at al-Masjid al-Awwal 1436.09.17.]]>114chastity,islam,modesty,muslim-manners,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/real-life-effects-of-knowing-paradise--6309134
From the Tafseer session explaining the closing Verses of Soorah al-Kahf, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.09.16.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6309134Mon, 06 Jul 2015 18:36:51 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)In this brief five-minute clip, Moosaa Richardson reads from the inspiring Tafseer of Shaykh 'Abdur-Rahmaan ibn Naasir as-Sa'dee (may Allaah have Mercy on him) on the topic of the numerous delights that the inhabitants of Paradise will enjoy,...
From the Tafseer session explaining the closing Verses of Soorah al-Kahf, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.09.16.]]>331hereafter,islam,paradise,salafiyyah,sunnahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/excusing-some-people-but-not-others--6286559
Moosaa Richardson translates and provides additional examples. This excerpt was taken from Session #5 of the Tafseer of Soorah al-Hadeed series. 1436.09.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6286559Thu, 02 Jul 2015 14:00:05 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen teaches us that fairness in Islaam does not require equal treatment of all people in all situations. Rather, those known for upright, dignified behavior are to be excused for their minor lapses, while those who...
Moosaa Richardson translates and provides additional examples. This excerpt was taken from Session #5 of the Tafseer of Soorah al-Hadeed series. 1436.09.12.]]>656double-standards,islamic-fairness,muslims-pittsburgh,uthaymeenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stop-reciting-quran-bring-the-tilaawah--6277598
Full khutbah: http://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/the-real-tilaawah-recitation-14360909]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6277598Wed, 01 Jul 2015 14:00:22 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Another reason not to miss a khutbah at 1MM! This brief excerpt was taken from Moosaa Richardson's Friday khutbah entitled "The Real Tilaawah is not Mere Recitation" recorded on 1436.09.09. Full khutbah:...
Full khutbah: http://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/the-real-tilaawah-recitation-14360909]]>261islam,koran,pittsburgh-muslims,recitation-quran,tilawahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/islam-is-not-a-religion-of-equality--6286485
From the 5th session of the Tafseer of Soorah al-Hadeed, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.09.12.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6286485Tue, 30 Jun 2015 14:00:17 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him) explains the hidden traps of accepting the flowery speech of ill-intending people. Modernists push the concept of equality (musaawaat) as an Islamic principle. Find out why this...
From the 5th session of the Tafseer of Soorah al-Hadeed, recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.09.12.]]>361islamic-equality,islamic-principles,musaawaat,soorah-hadeed,uthaymeenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reciting-quran-disobeying-the-husband--6277587
The full khutbah: http://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/the-real-tilaawah-recitation-14360909]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6277587Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:00:10 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief excerpt from the khutbah "The Real Tilaawah is not Mere Recitation" recorded at al-Masjid al-Awwal on 1436.09.09. The full khutbah: http://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/the-real-tilaawah-recitation-14360909
The full khutbah: http://www.spreaker.com/user/radio1mm/the-real-tilaawah-recitation-14360909]]>185islam,khutbah,muslim-women,obey-husband,pittsburgh-muslimsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/believers-love-to-be-told-fear-allaah--6246869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6246869Mon, 22 Jun 2015 09:00:13 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A beautiful reminder from an amazing hadeeth which identifies the most beloved speech to Allaah, as well as the most hated speech. From our sittings on Tafseer in the month of Ramadhaan 1436 at al-Masjid al-Awwal.297fear-allah,pittsburgh-muslims,quran,tafsir,taqwafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-true-believer-s-vehicle-and-profession--6246865
Taken from our Ramadhaan sittings in Tafseer (2:204-206) at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.09.03.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6246865Sun, 21 Jun 2015 04:57:41 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A beautiful statement of Imaam as-Sa'dee regarding the refined character of a true believer versus that of a hypocrite. Read, translated, and explained by Moosaa Richardson. Taken from our Ramadhaan sittings in Tafseer (2:204-206) at al-Masjid...
Taken from our Ramadhaan sittings in Tafseer (2:204-206) at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh on 1436.09.03.]]>143islam,quran,salafi,sunnah,tafsirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-know-the-true-fajr-vs-false-fajr--6236912
Translated and explained by Moosaa Richardson at the Jaami' as-Saalimiyyah Mosque in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during class #10 of the series, "Quranic Verses About Fasting," available here on 1MM's Spreaker channel.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6236912Sun, 21 Jun 2015 03:48:43 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him) explains three easy ways you can use to distinguish between the two early lights of dawn. The true Fajr marks the entrance of prayer time and the beginning of the fast. The false Fajr has no ruling...
Translated and explained by Moosaa Richardson at the Jaami' as-Saalimiyyah Mosque in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, during class #10 of the series, "Quranic Verses About Fasting," available here on 1MM's Spreaker channel.]]>238false-fajr,fasting,ramadhan,salaat-times,true-fajrfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fasting-begins-once-fajr-dawn-is-visible--6236705
Translated and taught by Moosaa Richardson at the Jaami' as-Saalimiyyah Mosque in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (1435/09/20). This clip has been extracted from class #9 of the series, "Quranic Verses About Fasting," available here on 1MM's Spreaker channel.

Guidelines regarding 'prayer timetables' - http://www.troid.ca/index.php/comprehensive/salaah/810-prayer-schedules-important-rulings-guidelines-and-cautions]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6236705Thu, 18 Jun 2015 20:43:34 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him) explains Allaah's Order to eat and drink until the light of dawn is distinct from the darkness of night (2:187). The shaykh explains that when a person is unsure if Fajr (dawn) has entered, he may...
Translated and taught by Moosaa Richardson at the Jaami' as-Saalimiyyah Mosque in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (1435/09/20). This clip has been extracted from class #9 of the series, "Quranic Verses About Fasting," available here on 1MM's Spreaker channel.

Guidelines regarding 'prayer timetables' - http://www.troid.ca/index.php/comprehensive/salaah/810-prayer-schedules-important-rulings-guidelines-and-cautions]]>514fajr-dawn,fajr-time-and-fasting,fasting,quran,uthaymeenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/claiming-that-allah-cannot-do-all-things--6187480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6187480Tue, 16 Jun 2015 19:00:47 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)While Allaah declares Himself All-Capable and free of any incapability, there exist people who ascribe to Islam but are incapable of distinguishing between Greek philosophy and Islamic beliefs, and they say: "It is not correct to say that Allaah can...238allah,aqeedah,islam,yusuf-estes,zakir-naikfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-our-own-flesh-testifies-against-us--6189702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6189702Thu, 11 Jun 2015 14:42:54 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Another reason why you should not miss a khutbah at al-Masjid al-Awwal. From the Friday khutbah based on verses 12-21 of Soorah Qaaf, delivered by Moosaa Richardson on the 18th of Sha'baan, 1436.169islam,khutbah,pittsburgh-islam,qaaf,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-we-just-theologians--6187440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6187440Wed, 10 Jun 2015 02:00:09 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)A brief reminder taken from Session #2 of Moosaa Richardson's Tafseer of Soorah al-Hadeed classes at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The class is full of benefit, by the Permission of Allaah.66islam,islamic-reminder,pittsburgh-muslims,sunnah,tafsirfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/empowering-insight-satanic-whisperings--6187606
Absolutely empowering and uplifting insight about Satanic whisperings, that can -by the Permission of Allaah alone- change someone's life! Provided by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him), as read and explained by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.08.21.

Taken from Session #02 of the Tafseer of Soorah al-Hadeed series.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6187606Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:04:33 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Allaahu Akbar! By the Permission of Allaah, authentic knowledge of the Religion is the believer's most powerful weapon in the ongoing battle against his sworn enemy! Absolutely empowering and uplifting insight about Satanic whisperings, that can -by...
Absolutely empowering and uplifting insight about Satanic whisperings, that can -by the Permission of Allaah alone- change someone's life! Provided by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen (may Allaah have Mercy on him), as read and explained by Moosaa Richardson at al-Masjid al-Awwal in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (USA) on 1436.08.21.

Taken from Session #02 of the Tafseer of Soorah al-Hadeed series.]]>539islam,pittsburgh-muslims,satanic-whispering,sunnah,wasaawisfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bushra-to-humble-masjids-upon-salafiyyah--6083885
This clip is from the beginning of Class #3 of the "Explanation of the Creed" Course at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6083885Mon, 18 May 2015 03:28:34 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)Glad tidings to small, struggling communities, working hard to maintain the Deen of Allaah as it was meant to be practiced, according to the understanding and practice of the Salaf. Let the ikhwanis have their multi-million dollar decorated launchpads...
This clip is from the beginning of Class #3 of the "Explanation of the Creed" Course at Masjid Ibn Mas'oud in Cleveland, Ohio.]]>141islam,masjids,muslim-brotherhood,salafiyyahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-you-should-never-miss-a-khutbah-1mm--6078272https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6078272Sat, 16 May 2015 19:06:29 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)From the Friday sermon entitled: "The Battle: How it Began & How it Ends!" delivered at the First Muslim Mosque of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on 1436/07/27.115islam,khutbah-excerpt,pittsburgh,salaf,sunnahfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/re-attending-islamic-classes-in-the-west--6055796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/6055796Mon, 11 May 2015 21:52:06 +0000al-Masjid al-Awwal (1MM)At the end of a recent 40 Hadeeth class (1436/07/22), Moosaa Richardson offers some important advice for people who attend study circles offered by students of knowledge in the West. Included is a note about the teaching style of Abul-Hasan Maalik...701abul-hasan-maalik,islam,islamic-manners,salafi,sunnahfalsefull