Podcasts by The Beginning of Guidance for Muslim Women

The Middle Way with Acquaintances and Final Advice from 2021-04-12T16:15

Alhamdulillah, All Praise is for Allah, Lord of the Worlds, The Most Merciful, Gracious and Generous. May His peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet and Messenger, Muhammad and his nobl...

The Duties of Friendship from 2021-04-10T08:30

In this episode, Imam al-Ghazali explains the characteristics and qualities you should look for in a companion, then he advises on how to uphold your duties and responsibilities to that person a...

He Is With You Wherever You Are from 2021-04-02T11:00

The final section of the Beginning of Guidance on Etiquette with the Creator and Creation begins with advice on how conduct oneself and be in the presence of the One Who never ...

The Hadith of Sayyidna Mu'aath bin Jabal RA from 2021-03-24T10:45

In this episode, we discuss the blessed Hadith of the great Companion, Sayyidna Mu'aath bin Jabal, may Allah be pleased with him, which summarises the transgressions of the heart and the journey...

Cleansing the Heart of Ostentation, Conceit, Arrogance&Pride from 2021-03-17T10:30

Assalamu alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu

Welcome back to the MISK women podcast series on Imam al-Ghazali's "Beginning of Guidance"!

After a longer break than expected, we are ...

Online Class Recording # 7: Guarding Against Transgressions of the Heart - Introduction and Envy from 2020-10-21T09:00

Imam al-Ghazali begins the next section on guarding against the three transgressions of the heart addressed in this book; envy, ostentation and conceit.

The introduction looks briefly at ...

Online Class Recording # 6: Avoiding the Transgressions of the Hands and Feet and Conclusion of the Section from 2020-10-14T09:00

This section on transgressions of the limbs ends with Imam al-Ghazali's advice on guarding the hands and feet from unlawful and unpraiseworthy acts.

This part of the book is concluded by ...

Online Class Recording # 5: Breaking the Two Desires from 2020-10-12T09:00

This week's class continued with the study of the transgressions of the limbs with a focus on the stomach and private parts - the two desires or two carnal appetites.

Imam al-Ghazali appro...

Online Class Recording #4 Avoiding the Sins of the Tongue: Concluding Episode from 2020-10-01T08:45

The final five types of transgressions of the tongue are explained in detail according to Imam al-Ghazali's text and Imam al-Jawi's commentary and contextualized for contemporary times.

T...

Online Class Recording #3: Avoiding the Sins of the Tongue - Lying, Breaking Promises and Backbiting from 2020-09-25T09:00

This lesson takes us into the first of the types of speech that are hazardous and sinful for a Muslim who is concerned about their conduct in this life and the consequences of it in the next. Listen

Online Class Recording #2: Avoiding the Sins of the Eye, Ear and Tongue from 2020-09-16T09:00

Welcome to the second, online class recording of Imam al-Ghazali's Beginning of Guidance (Bidayat al-Hidayat).

We discuss how the commentator, Imam al-Jawi, builds his commentary ...

Online Class Recording # 1: Avoiding the Sins of the Limbs from 2020-09-08T09:00

Welcome to our first class recording! We have switched from straight podcasting to teaching the text, The Beginning of Guidance, on the online Zoom format. These classes are available to all lis...

Fasting: Voluntary Trade and Spiritual Realities from 2020-07-22T09:00

This is a detailed episode divided into two parts.

In the first part, Imam al-Ghazali discusses the voluntary fasts that are recommended on an annual, monthly and weekly basis. The reward...

The Etiquettes of the Congregational Prayer and Fridays from 2020-07-17T09:00

Perfecting the etiquettes of the congregational prayer is an important part of a Muslim's family and community life.

In this episode, we discuss the details of the etiquettes that pertain ...

Delight Us By It, O Bilal! Part 2 from 2020-07-08T09:00

We conclude our study of the formal prayer with Imam al-Ghazali's detailed explanation of how to perfect its performance.

We are taken step-by-step through each movement, with advice on p...

Delight Us By It, O Bilal! Part 1 from 2020-06-29T09:00

Join us in this episode for a detailed explanation of four short paragraphs in Imam al-Ghazali's Beginning of Guidance on preparing the heart before prayer!

Firstly, we revise the conditio...

Praying in Your Sleep from 2020-06-15T11:00

Finish up your day the Prophetic way, by following the eight etiquettes of sleep described by Imam al-Ghazali in this chapter.

Learn how to prepare for sleep, the dua and ayaat to read bef...

Precious Jewels from 2020-06-08T11:45

In this episode, Imam al-Ghazali lays out the optimal schedule for benefiting from the remainder of the day from noon until the night prayer.

He reminds us that we have a precious jewel in...

Keep Your Heart Connected When Engaged With Worldly Life from 2020-06-01T15:00

After morning worship is concluded, how should we best spend our time until midday? Imam al-Ghazali counsels us in four areas of activity from which the person seeking her Lord in all times of t...

Motherhood and the Mosque from 2020-05-24T17:00

In this episode we discuss some of the challenges facing mothers with young children and how to be worshipful in any situation.

We expand upon the key concept of having a full worship sche...

Make A Light For Me! from 2020-05-24T16:45

In this episode, we learn about the key concept in this book on the importance of having a worship schedule and how to fulfill it. We look at what to do in the early morning, the sunnah prayer o...

All Possibilities Accounted For - Major Ritual and Dry Purification from 2020-05-16T23:15

Islam is so complete and holistic that there is no physical state or human condition that prevents ritual purification. Whether it be a full bath from top to toe or the wiping of dust over the f...

A Radiant Glow - Ritual Purification and Entering the Divine Presence from 2020-05-16T11:45

It's time to prepare for the performance of the prayer and acts of worship that require the minor ritual purification - wudu.

Imam al-Ghazali takes us through the essential steps, with sp...

How to Respond When Nature Calls - The Etiquette of Personal Hygiene from 2020-05-16T11:30

There is no topic off the table in Islam...even the most mundane activity, such as personal hygiene, requires a dignified response that conforms to Prophetic etiquette and ensures that one's bod...

The Blessings in Rising Early&Dressing With Dignity from 2020-05-09T18:15

• Discover the importance of waking in the last third of the night and how not to let your ears be used for the wrong reasons.
• Study the supplications that are recommended to read upo...
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Obedience, Muraqabah in Book 38 of the Ihya and Good Manners in General from 2020-05-09T18:00

This episode includes a variety of concepts invaluable to the person seeking to draw closer to Allah.

We discuss why does 'obedience' get a bad rap?

We explore Book 38 of the Ihya 'U...

All That Glitters Is Not Gold from 2020-05-02T08:45

The final episode on the introduction to the book, Bidayat al-Hidayat.

Discover the three groups of people who seek knowledge, and strive to be of those who are sincere.

Make sure yo...

Protect Yourself from 2020-05-02T08:30

What happens when seeking knowledge is motivated by the lower self?

Join us to investigate how a seeker of knowledge needs to be aware of deceptive tricks on their journey...and a supplica...

Walking on the Wings of Angels from 2020-04-27T10:00

Let the celestial spotlight illuminate your way, as you master the outer sciences and their application, before tasting the sweet fruit of Divine guidance.

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Check Your Intention Before You Proceed from 2020-04-27T10:00

Imam al-Ghazali immediately directs us to check our hearts and intention...what are we seeking when we set out on the path to learn sacred knowledge?

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The Basmalah from 2020-04-19T22:15

We begin our formal study of the Beginning of Guidance with a deep exploration of what are four of the most analysed and discussed words in the universe - In the Name of Allah.

The name an...

Primordial Pedagogy - Reading and Listening from 2020-04-19T20:15

Off on a tangent, this episode explores the primordial pedagogical method of recitation/reading and listening. We investigate why it is important for English speaking, Muslim women to engage wit...

The Commentator's Introduction - Explanation&Meanings from 2020-04-10T14:30

Discover how introductions to classical texts are structured, how the commentator sees himself and his contribution and what he asks for from those reading his work.

Welcome to the Beginning of Guidance podcast series! from 2020-04-07T17:00

Welcome to MISK Women and our first classical text - the Beginning of Guidance!

We chat about the importance of English speaking Muslim women studying a classical text from Arabic sources ...