Jan 29, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Remember 4 Lessons from John the Baptist (Prophet Yahya) Ustadh Michael used amazing analogies to signify the importance of the pillars of Islam mentioned in Surah bayyinah. Allah says in Surah Bayyinah (5 The Clear Proof) “ Even though they were only commanded to...
Jan 26, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Lessons from Ibrahim, His Duas and the Power of Prayer Among the lessons from Prophet Ibrahim is that of conviction at a young age, guidance and steadfastness in belief. Ustadh Michael Wolfender references two passages in the Qur’an of Allah telling Ibrahim’s story,...
Jan 15, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Your Ticket to Paradise Do you get upset standing in the security line before an airline trip or do you get excited about the destination? Ustadh Michael Wolfender uses this analogy to help prepare us for the best journey ever – the life Allah provides us and what to...
Jan 8, 2021 | Qur'an Connection
Lessons from Having A Lot and What To Do With It Ustadh Michael Wolfender shares the story of a prophet, two bad guys and their fate with what Allah provides and how we can learn to remember Allah, avoid being arrogant and harming others. ShareThis:...
Dec 30, 2020 | Qur'an Connection
A Lesson on the Blessing of Praying on Time The kings who were father and son, Dawood and Suleiman (as), were aware of where their blessings came from, so Allah gave them more because they had the right attitude. In Surat An Naml (27 The Ant), Allah gives examples of...
Dec 11, 2020 | Qur'an Connection
Ditching the Game Controller Means Controlling Your Life Qur’an will give us cure and is a mercy for believers. Ustadh Michael Wolfender provides the example of one of the early believers in Islam, a slave, and how the Qur’an made him strong despite torture he...
Nov 27, 2020 | Qur'an Connection
Allah Advises the Key to Success in An-Nahl (16 The Bee) Nothing is perfect except Allah summarizes Ustadh Michael Wolfender, referencing An-Nahl (16 The Bee), the 14-page surah wherein Allah lists many of His Blessings (see ayat 78 – 81). For example, Ayah 8 advises...
Nov 20, 2020 | Qur'an Connection
Taqwa as a Lifestyle Ustadh Michael Wolfender poses the question every human should consider: do you want true success or simply to have fun? Allah discusses those who don’t follow him and His messenger ﷺ in Surat Al-Jathiyah (45 The Crouching) as they choose to...
Nov 20, 2020 | Qur'an Connection
Focusing on Faith and Guidance from the Final Messenger ﷺ At the beginning of Surat Al-Azhab (33 The Combined Forces) Allah swt addresses the value of believing in His final messenger, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In verse 21, saying: “Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah...
Nov 13, 2020 | Qur'an Connection
3 Qualities of Success from Surat Al-Ambya (23 The Prophets) Learn three qualities to ensure Allah provides an immediate answer. Ustadh Michael Wolfender takes us through Surat Al-Ambya (21 The Prophets) where Allah details the stories of at least a dozen prophets and...
