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Br. Bilal Kaleem returns for the second part of our series on the story of Musa (AS). While Part 1 covered the main narrative, this session focuses on the other figures in the story — the people around Musa (AS), their roles, and their individual/group stories.
We look at who these characters were, what the Qur'an tells us about them, and why they matter. Many of them serve as archetypes: recurring types of people we can recognize in our own lives or in ourselves and learn from, whether in how they responded to truth, power, or hardship.
If you missed Part 1, you can still follow along — this session stands on its own, though the two work best together.

How does a language survive, adapt, or shift when it meets another? In our first ever session of Threads of Knowledge, Br. Ahmad Hamza investigates this question through the lens of Muslim Spain. A 4th-year PhD candidate in Linguistics at Boston University specializing in language contact and variation, Br. Hamza details the linguistic interaction in Al-Andalus. Listen and learn in on this interactive session where we dive into the forces that drove language change in one of history’s most culturally rich regions.

Join Dr. Mohamed Lazzouni for special halaqah exploring the many ways of building a lifelong relationship with the Quran. From tips on making it a part of your day to day to understanding the profound treasures that lie in its pages. Dr. Lazzouni outlines how to start building this relationship and what will be the fruits of your labor in finding company with the Holy Quran - a message that was given to each and every one of us by Allah (SWT).

Join Dr. Mariam Sheibani, Founder of Mar'uf Commons, for a special halaqa exploring the transformative role of dua. We reflect on our personal and collective relationship with dua and examine key theological principles that shape its place in our devotional lives. You will learn how to apply these insights to your own lives, with the goal of cultivating a deeper, more intentional, and renewed relationship with dua.
Some of the questions we will explore include:
What is the meaning, purpose, and role of dua in a Muslim’s devotional life?
What does it mean for a dua to be accepted or answered?
Can a dua go unanswered or be rejected?
Does dua change Allah’s decree (qadaʾ wa qadar)?

In this insightful halaqah, Dr. Abd Al-Rahman Traboulsi explores the profound concept of mercy, beginning with the divine attributes of Allah as Ar-Rahman (The Entirely Merciful) and Ar-Raheem (The Especially Merciful). The discussion then transitions to how this divine mercy manifested in the life of the Prophet Muhammad (saw). Dr. Traboulsi highlights the Prophet’s extraordinary compassion through key historical moments and ahadith, including his forbearance toward the people of Taif despite their hostility and his gentle, nurturing interactions with his companions. This session offers a deep reflection on embodying mercy in our own lives, inspired by the ultimate example of the Prophet (saw).