The series “In the Shade of Ramadan” was started in 2006 to provide spiritual upliftment and education during Ramadan. It gives Muslim American Society (MAS) speakers a platform to deliver key messages to the Muslim community. The current season, Season 13, explores the stories, lessons, and connections found in Surah al-Buruj, offering reminders and reassurances during times of heightened Islamophobia, global conflict, and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Viewers can watch the videos on platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok, or show them during tarawih programs at local MAS centres or mosques.
Surah al-Buruj Ramadan Episodes
All episodes are very insightful to watch. But this time we picked a few,
Episodes 25 to 28 of “In the Shade of Ramadan Season 13” focus on various reflections and discussions centred around Surat al-Buruj from the Qur’an. Here’s a summary of each episode:
Breaking down some episodes
Ep 25: The Doer of What He Wills
Reflects on the stories of Pharaoh and Thamud from Surah al-Buruj.
Discusses the lessons behind their narratives and their common traits.
Explores the historical and contextual significance of including these examples in Surah al-Buruj.
Considers measures and tools of power in society, both beneficial and destructive.
Emphasises the importance of steadfastness and faith for believers.
Quiz questions and a challenge related to the episode’s themes are presented.
Ep 26: The Failure of “The Great Forces”
Similar to Ep 25, focusing on the stories of Pharaoh and Thamud.
Explores lessons from their narratives and their relevance in Surah al-Buruj.
Considers measures of power in society and contrasts them with those of believers.
Discusses the importance of remaining steadfast in faith.
Includes quiz questions and a challenge for viewers.
Ep 27: The All-Encompassing
Reflects on the meaning of “Indeed Allah encompasses them from all sides.”
Discusses acceptance of Allah’s will and trust in His justice.
Explores the concept of wrong-doing and its recognition.
Considers how to guard oneself against the traps of Shaytan.
Quiz questions and a challenge related to trusting in Allah’s wisdom and justice are provided.
Ep 28: The Quran According to the Quran
It focuses on the relationship with the Qur’an and ways to deepen it.
Explores the essence of being a Hafidh al-Quran (memoriser of the Qur’an).
Discusses the importance of not only acquiring knowledge but also applying it.
Reflects on individuals whose character reflects their relationship with the Qur’an.
Quiz questions and a challenge to deepen one’s relationship with the Qur’an are included.
Each episode provides reflections, discussions, quiz questions, and challenges related to themes from Surat al-Buruj, aiming to offer reminders and reassurances during challenging times.
Make sure to check out In the Shade of Ramadan episodes too, they’re worth watching!
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