Living Links: Tafsir of Surah al-Kahf, 9 of 20

Content Outline:
0:0:08 Bismillah/Welcome (Sh Faraz Khan)
Surah al-Kahf - Ayah 32-34
0:0:30 Story of the Two Men and Two Gardens:
0:01:20 (I) The Description of the Two Gardens
0:13:04 Taking Heed of Classical Wisdom
0:14:15 (II) The Discussion of the Two Men
0:16:19 Manifesting Diseases of the Heart
Surah al-Kahf - Ayah 35-36
0:20:52 (III) The State of the Oppressor
0:26:11 Ingratitude Elevating to Kufr
0:30:11 The Delusions of the Wealthy
0:32:55 The Etiquette of a Person of Means
Surah al-Kahf - Ayah 37-44
0:36:40 The Refutation of Kufr
0:37:34 We Are All From Earth
0:41:36 Implicit Heedlessness
0:46:07 MashaAllah La Quwwata Illa Billah
0:50:26 The Warning Against Foolish Pride
0:55:22 Allah, The Real One
0:58:00 The Key Principle of the Story
0:59:09 The People of Allah Want Allah SWT
01:00:52 Allah SWT Has Set Forth a Parable of Two Types of People
01:02:57 Do Not Enter Your Own Garden in Self Oppression
01:05:44 The Treasure of Treasures
01:08:50 About Vanity and Narcissism
01:11:25 The Path of Gratitude
01:13:55 Examples of Humility (Closing)

Comments, Questions and Answers

01:22:31 Question 1: Does the first man not redeem himself with his nadam(regret)?
01:24:09 Question 2: Regarding the verse in the Quran where Allah SWT says he does not forgive shirk but forgives all besides that, does that refer to this life or the next life?
01:25:57 Question 3: What does Islam say about the heart at birth? Is it pure or does it have a black spot on it?
01:28:26 Question 4: Is it beyond a layperson’s capacity to understand who Allah is? Would it be better to start with the 99 Names?
01:31:11 Question 5: Is the conversation between the two men happening over time or in the very moment described?
01:31:39 Question 6: What was the meaning explained in ayah 38? Was the meaning a contraction?
01:33:27 Question 7: What is the greater test from Allah SWT, The test of having or the test of not having?
01:35:10 Question 8: Should one be concerned if they are living in a state of wealth considering the current state of worldly affairs?
01:36:44 Question 9: Should one be worried if he or she is not being tested or shaken to their core from the experiences of life and religion?
01:38:27 Question 10: What is the exact meaning of mashaAllah and how is it a protection?
01:39:17 Question 11: How does one reconcile humility and not being narcissistic with the need of mentioning achievements for the sake of worldly advancement?

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