A dedicated Podcast Series by Mizãn Institute led by Instructor Shaykh Mahdi Rastani. Join us weekly as we uncover Tafsir over various Islamic Texts, beginning with the holy Dua Kumayl.
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Join us for a bi-weekly podcast with Instructor Shaykh Amin Rastani as we uncover sermon by sermon this beautiful compilation of hadith by Imam Ali (as).
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Becoming Bani Adam: Exploring Twelver-Shii Discussions on Human Ancestry - Mizan Institute
Sr. Fatemah Meghji, Br. Justin Mashouf
“Becoming Bani Adam: Exploring Twelver-Shii Discussions on Human Ancestry” is a new podcast series which is an audiobook version of a long paper written by Ustadha Fatemah Meghji on the topic of human evolution in Twelver-Shii tradition with a focus on exegetical literature i.e. from tafsir. How does a person of faith grapple with evolution in today’s world? The audiobook is narrated by Br. Justin Mashouf and each episode includes an introduction by the author herself with a summary of previ ...
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24. Sermon 2 - Part 5 - No One Can Be Compared to the Household of the Prophet!
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23. Sermon 2 - Part 4 - The Progeny of the Prophet (pbuh)
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22. Sermon 2 - Part 3 - The Pre-Islamic Jahiliyyah Times
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21. Sermon 2 - Part 2 - The Holy Prophet (pbuh)
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20. Sermon 2 - Part 1 - Special Praise of Allah and Ultimate Tawhid
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19. Sermon 1 - Part 19 - The Hajj
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18. Sermon 1 - Part 18 - The Holy Quran
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17. Sermon 1 - Part 17 - Prophet Muhammad
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16. Sermon 1 - Part 16 - God Sends Prophets
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15. Sermon 1 - Part 15 - Adam's Mistake
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10. Conclusion and Further Considerations
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In this tenth and final episode, we will wrap up the discussion on human evolution and discuss further considerations to the subject. A few topics that will be touched on are questions with regards to consciousness which cannot be studied through empirical science as well as how the language of evolution can evoke a sense of godlessness. Finally, w…
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9. Qur’anic Interpretations on Q.4:1 contd.
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This episode continues to discusses the scriptural evidence for the idea that Adam (a) is the forefather of all of humanity today. Various Twelver-Shii scholars opine that the literal meaning of this verse, or its dhuhur, indicates that all of humanity today are the offspring solely of Adam and Eve with no third-parties involved. However, there are…
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14. Sermon 1 - Part 14 - Iblis' Prostration to Adam
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8. Are we all descendants of Adam?
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This episode discusses the scriptural evidence for the idea that Adam (a) is the forefather of all of humanity today. The answer to this question from a scriptural perspective is multi-fold. The ahadith are pretty clear that he is, however the Qur’an does not include much in a literal way, except for in the first verse of Surat an-Nisa. Various Twe…
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7. Is it possible Adam had parents?
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This episode discusses the scriptural evidence or lack thereof for Adam having biological parents. In other words, is it possible that Prophet Adam (a), though the first full human being with all of humanity’s metaphysical qualities, had biological parents or could have descended from an evolutionary tree? The main evidence against this lies in the…
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6. Was Adam the first human being or Homo sapiens on earth?
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This episode discusses the scriptural evidence for whether or not Adam (a) was the first human being. This question is crucial because it helps us to understand the existence of previous hominids. Unlike other traditions, the Twelver-Shi’I hadith corpus includes traditions that explicitly mention the existence of non-Adamic human-like creatures, ca…
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5. What is the timeline for Adam?
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This episode discusses the alleged timeline of Prophet Adam (a) and various pieces of evidence including evidence in the fossil record, the Qur’an, and hadith. There are two plausible timelines for where to place Adam in history and the first is that is he existed more than 200,000 years ago and was the first of the Homo sapiens species. The second…
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13. Sermon 1 - Part 13 - The Blowing of the Soul Into Adam
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This episode includes a brief introduction to evolution itself and the difference between “fact and theory” and the distinction between empirical data and its explanations. We will also demonstrate how various Twelver-Shii scholars have grappled and discussed the issue since approximately one hundred years ago with surprising openness. We will intr…
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3. What are the theological and hermeneutical discussions relevant?
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In this episode, we will explore both theological and hermeneutical considerations that are relevant to the topic. We will also explore the common misconception that belief in evolution is somehow at odds with belief in God and the logical fallacies that play into this. What are the theological considerations that are relevant to this discussion on…
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12. Sermon 1 - Part 12 - The Physical Creation of Adam
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2. Why is the topic of human evolution important and relevant for Muslims?
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In this episode , we will start the audiobook and begin to discuss approaches to science in religion and within the context of Qur’anic tafsir. As science has progressed, has this changed our relationship with religion? How have scholars dealt with new scientific ideas over time? References: Qur’anic verses referenced include: Q.4:82, Q.18:1, Q.29:…
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1. An Introduction to “Becoming Bani Adam” with Ustadha Fatemah Meghji
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In episode 1, Ustadha Fatemah Meghji introduces the podcast series which is an audiobook version narrated by Br. Justin Mashouf and titled “Becoming Bani Adam: Exploring Twelver-Shii Discussions on Human Ancestry”. This episode discusses the journey behind the podcast and a brief introduction to its approach and the questions that will be explored …
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11. Sermon 1 - Part 11 - The Angels of Allah: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Categories
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10. Sermon 1 - Part 10 - The Angels of Allah: First Category
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9. Sermon 1 - Part 9 - Creation of the Universe Cont'd
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8. Sermon 1 - Part 8 - Creation of the Universe
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7. Sermon 1 - Part 7 - How Allah Creates
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6. Sermon 1 - Part 6 - The Real Meaning of Some of Allah's Attributes
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5. Sermon 1 - Part 5 - Allah's Qualities Are One With His Essence
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4. Sermon 1 - Part 4 - Understanding the Tawhid of Allah
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3. Sermon 1 - Part 3 - Allah the Creator
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2. Sermon 1 - Part 2 - Allah is Too Great to Be Described or Completely Understood
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1. Sermon 1 - Part 1 - Justice Can Never Be Done to Allah's Praise and Blessings
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An introduction to our approach to discussing the Nahj al-Balaghah in this podcast series, and also a brief introduction to the book of Nahj al-Balaghah itself.Von Shaykh Amin Rastani
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Surah Yasin 7. The Effect of Music on Us
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In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains the difference between the Quran and poetry and why the Quran generally speaks negatively of poetry as well as mainstream music today.Von Shaykh Mahdi Rastani
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Surah Yasin 6. When Your Limbs Bear Witness
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In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of how the limbs of our bodies can bear witness against us regarding our sins as well as the relationship between the sin and the human being.Von Shaykh Mahdi Rastani
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Surah Yasin 5. How Qiyamah Begins
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In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the beginning moments of qiayamah and the blowing into the trumpets.Von Shaykh Mahdi Rastani
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Surah Yasin 4. The Believer Who Was Killed by His People
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In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of Habib al-Najjar, the believer who was killed by his own people as well as the signs of God's existence.Von Shaykh Mahdi Rastani
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Surah Yasin 3. Is bad luck a real thing?
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In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks about the three messengers that surah Yasin speaks of as well as explaining Islam's take on bad luck.Von Shaykh Mahdi Rastani
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Surah Yasin 2. How are our deeds recorded by Allah?
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In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi discusses the tafsir of verses 6-12 of the surah and explains how Allah records all of the deeds of a human being.Von Shaykh Mahdi Rastani
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