Izwelethu Radio

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Empowering, informing, discussing, presenting and sharing what we believe to be good for all human beings to reach their full potential.

Publisher

Tabligh Desk Soweto

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jun 2020

Latest episode

26 Jul 2023

Latest episodes

18 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jul 2023

   The hidden treasures of Islam in Africa. Neocolonialism. The benefits of faith in reshaping Africa

   In the name of Allah, the most merciful and all compassionate, here is a segment that consists of the 3 very inspired, well researched and magnificently presented talks from the African Muslim Youth Conference 2023. Mawlana Ali Nchinyane starts with unpacking the somewhat controversial history of some of the Prophets and their relationship with Africa. Presents evidence that's hidden in plain sight, only needing logic to grasp. Emphasing the importance of self knowledge and doing an accurate appraisal of Africas contribution to the advancement of human civilisation. Brother Andrew Hassan Chinjamba delivers one of the most poignant political analysis with encouraging insights that place the African Muslim Youth at the centre stage of the current drama of the new scramble for Africa. Sheikh AbdulQadir Muhammad-Bell ties it all up beautifully through a scholastic presentation of some of the benefits of faith in reshaping Africa.. May Allah accept all our efforts as a means of seeking nearness with Him.

2. 

   2 May 2023

   Mental health and youth reshaping the future of Africa

   Amina works full-time in the field of personal, professional and educational development. Inspired by the development of holistic awareness free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. Amina has studied holistic sciences for ten years, laying the groundwork for integrative metacognitive learning and self-development. Amina has been facilitating workshops, coaching, and holistic counselling on a national and international scale for the past five years. She has also worked in Early Childhood Development Centres, where she introduced a novel and creative approach to metacognitive learning and holistic self-development for both children and teachers. Filled by her child-like curiosity and optimism, Amina promotes meeting every person and living creature at the heart, where there is a harmonious wordless awareness. Thereby contributing to the realisation of a holistic and progressive future.

3. 

   2 May 2023

   Education for Youth Reshaping Africa by Issah Emmanuel Bwalya from Zambia.

   African Muslim Youth Conference hosted online on the 29 April 2023, we had several researchers, experts, activists and young Muslim leadersfrom around 7 countries in Africa presenting what they believe should be done for youth to participate actively in the reshaping of Africa. Issah Bwalya Emmanuel Biomedical scientists Specialised in medical laboratories The current Secretary for Mtendere Masjid ,lusaka Zambia Worked For: Trade Kings 2018 - 2019 Zanaco Bank (DSR) 2019- 2022 LEVY MWANAWASA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL. 2023 Islamic and Quran student Interested Seminars Productive and developing talks

4. 

   25 Feb 2023

   Whispered supplication of Shaban, a secret key to self empowerment and attainment of true nearness.

   In the name of Allah, the beneficent and most merciful. Here are my humble notes from a jumuah lecture by Brother Mohau that truly empowers one who is seeking for true means of reaching Allah, and fullfiment of legitimate needs. Anfal verse 8:24 "O you who have attained to faith! Respond to the call of God and the Apostle whenever he calls you unto that which will give you life; and know that God intervenes between man and [the desires of] his heart, and that unto Him you shall be gathered " Manajat of shaban has many a spiritual virtues and is one of the most significant keys gifted to us by the ahlubayt (as). We have 3 terms of common ways for supplicating Allah. Nidah which refers to shouting at someone who is far from you. As at times we do when we feel estranged to Allah, Dua which is more like a close conversation with someone near, no need to shout. Munajat is a whispered dua, or whispered supplication. Only you and the one you're supplicating to can hear what you're pouring out your heart. It's not for everyone that your whisper, or the content thereof can nor should be heared. In Shaban we are advised that the Holy Prophet (saw) said anything we ask in his name or attach his name to a thing we ask for it shall be granted. In Rajab we remember that it is the month of Allah, wherein He (exalted is his praise) we could ask for anything and it shall be accepted. Remembering attiquite of asking, knowing what to ask for, and as advised by those who know, it's also key to know when to ask. For example there is benefit in putting salawat before and after our ask. Imam Ali (as) speaks to Allah very closely in this munajat of shaban, almost one-on-one, and if you study it closely you can see many keys to our journey of successful seeking nearness to Allah. You can see how he (as) has understing of whom he is speaking to, how and what we ask for shows our grasp of whom we think we are speaking to. E.g. If a billionaires offers you ability to ask of him anything and you only ask for R5, it shows that you don't really know who you're speaking to. Man is given the best of everything he needs to realise his full potential, so is every created thing, but man can behave in a way that's lower than the lowest of creatures, as much as everything is created best in its nature. This munajat is surely one of the many ways Allah shows us that he indeed intervenes between man and his heart, Allah has made it infinitely easy and almost impossible to completely be lost. Even Pharoah, who was almost the worst person was give options right until the end to only turn to Allah, and he would've been forgiven. This munajat is said to be used by arifs (agnostics)to seek nearness to Allah, used by intellectuals to build support for their arguments, Used by jurists to build and support their rulings. In the second khutba the Sheikh went on to blow the subject up nicely. The statement often repeated in the Quran is also that we "will be returned to Allah." How do we behave as if we understand this statement? If our beginning and end is with Allah, means we have the capicity to add value to our actions and every moment of our life by attaching it to Allah.

5. 

   17 Feb 2023

   The virtues of knowing Prophet Muhammad (saw) and the miracle of the ascension of Prophet Muhammad.

   In the name of Allah the beneficent, the merciful. Sheikh Mohau shared some powerful insights on thr virtues of knowing Prophet Muhammad (saw) as he aught to be known. If we study what Allah says of the unique personality and his relationship with us and all creation we can realise that there is no achieving real spiritual enlightenment or nearness with Allah without having a relationship with the most perfect of all creation whose light was created before Allah created anything else.

6. 

   10 Aug 2021

   Sheikh Hussein Peter - 2 Muharram 1443

   In The name of Allah, the most gracious, the most merciful. The curious beginnings of the tradition of mourning for Imam Hussayn (a.s) and the martyred Ahlul-ul-bayt (as). A very interesting presentation of the history behind what we see as mourning and expression of sadness over what transpired when the wicked Ummayyad regime had mobilized the entire world of 'muslims' to believe Imam Hussayn ('a), his family and his forefathers were the enemies of Islam. To the point that they were willing to abuse, curse and violate the righteous grand daughters of prophet Muhammad (sawa) after they had martyred the Holy Imam. This series of talks has already begun to show how some of their plans to end, shame and embarrass the ahlulbayt (a.s) backfired and led to the establishment of the biggest movement of Islamic revival.

7. 

   10 Aug 2021

   Sheikh Ja'far Al Soweto - 1 Muharram 1443

   In the Name of Allah The Beneficent, The Most Merciful. 1. Surely We have given you Kausar, 2. Therefore pray to your Lord and make a sacrifice. 3. Surely your enemy is the one who shall be without posterity. - As an opening majlis for Muharram 2021 Sheikh Ja'far explores briefly yet compellingly the truest interpretation of the above chapter of the Qur'an. Unpacking the environment of the time the chapter was revealed, the experiences which Prophet Muhammad (sawa) was going through which seemed unfortunate at the time, to only be justified by the abundant posterity which flows through his beloved grandson whose blood is spilled mercilessly in Karbala. The praised grandson and pure standard of righteousness which came from the holy house of' Ali and Fatimah ( peace be upon them) whose decapitated head was displayed in the pathways and palaces of the corrupt tyrants who no longer served Islam but were using Islam to serve their lusts. And yet, it's the enemy of Islam who seems to be without posterity. "Where is the grave of Yazid? Who prays over the grave of Muawiya?" - Mawla Ja'far asks..

8. 

   11 Mar 2021

   Sheikh Ali Nchinyane: Iqra - Importance of The Qur'an

   In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. 1. Read in the name of your Lord Who created. 2. He created man from a clot. 3. Read and your Lord is Most Honorable, 4. Who taught (to write) with the pen 5. Taught man what he knew not. 6. Nay! man is most surely inordinate, 7. Because he sees himself free from want. 8. Surely to your Lord is the return. 9. Have you seen him who forbids 10. A servant when he prays? 11. Have you considered if he were on the right way, 12. Or enjoined guarding (against evil)? 13. Have you considered if he gives the lie to the truth and turns (his) back? 14. Does he not know that Allah does see? 15. Nay! if he desist not, We would certainly smite his forehead, 16. A lying, sinful forehead. 17. Then let him summon his council, 18. We too would summon the braves of the army. 19. Nay! obey him not, and make obeisance and draw nigh (to Allah). Surah 96: Al Alaq - Shakir

9. 

   11 Mar 2021

   About Abū Ṭālib - God be well pleased with him

   The Messenger of God - peace and salutations be upon him and his family, said: "May God have mercy on my uncle Abū Ṭālib, if he fathered all of humanity they would [all] be valiant." [Ja`far ibn Abī Ṭālib; pg. 51] Where do I start? Do I start with defending him against accusations of being a Kāfir (disbeliever)? Do I prove he is a believer? Or do I speak of his personality/biography? His name was `Imrān, according to some historians. One of 13 uncles of the Prophet and is one of only 4-6 who were present at the designation of the Prophet. Hamza, Abbas, and Abu Lahab being the others. He was the "tribal chief" of Bani Hashim, and - Makkah did not have a governor, rather a council formed by reps from each tribe - he was the big shot in that council. He was nicknamed "Sayed al-Baṭ'ḥā" (Chief of Makkah). He was also a poet, and his poems are recorded in anthologies - we will look at three, God willing. As the uncle and guardian of the Prophet, he did the Aqīqah (the ceremony held for a baby after birth) of the Prophet and named him Aḥmad. Why did he name him so? According to al-Kāfī (vol. 6, pg. 34), "due to [him being] praise in the heavens and the world." How did he know? Wasn't he Kāfir? But can God really put the Seal of Prophets and the best of creation in the care of an infidel? When they wanted to kill the Holy Prophet, Abū Ṭālib said to him: By God they will not get to you, gathered as they are.. until I am laid in the ground, buried So proceed with your matter, you're not blameworthy [for it].. and rejoice, and calm the eyes by it You invited me, and proclaimed yourself an Advisor.. and you are truthful, for you were and are trustworthy And you have presented a religion which no doubt is.. from the best of religions for people If not for blame or my prevention of being slandered.. you would find me openly showing it, clearly! [Rūḥ al-Ma`ānī - `Allāmah al-Ālūsī; vol. 4, pg. 120] .... please visit smillingsheikh.wordpress.com

10. 

    9 Mar 2021

    Sheikh Abdus Salaam Mbonani on Thankfulness

    In The Name of Allah the beneficent, The Most merciful. We're honored to present a wonderful reminder on the bounties of Almighty God, the meaning of Rizq, the favors we see and those we often don't see. What it means to be thankful according to the Qur'an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and His Divine Progeny (as), delivered on the 5th Friday March at the Soweto Ahlulbait (as) Jama'at by our beloved brother and Sheikh Abdus Salaam Mbonani.

11. 

    26 Feb 2021

    Sheikh MH Nchinyane: The Meaning, Attaining & Implication of Loving Ahlulbayt (as)

    A beautiful talk delivered in Soweto by our believed and respected Scholar and Brother on a subject that is possibly most central to the muslim's belief and practice of their Islam. The transcript of the talk will be available on smillingsheikh.wordpress.com (https://smillingsheikh.wordpress.com) along other talks by Sheikh MH Nchinyane.

12. 

    25 Feb 2021

    Sheikh MH Nchinyane:The Purpose of Mankind's Creation

    On the blessed anniversary of Imam Ali (as), the commander of the faithful - Sheikh MH Nchinyane expands on a discussion he had on iKwekwezi Fm with Christian panelists on the Purpose of Mankind's Creation. For more talks and transcripts from the respected Sheikh visit smillingsheikh.wordpress.com (https://smillingsheikh.wordpress.com)

13. 

    20 Feb 2021

    Practical Spirituality by Sheikh MH Nchinyane

    In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful "And make provision, for surely the provision is piety, and be careful (of your duty) to Me, O men of understanding." - Qur'an {2:197} Taqwa (piety), by definition, is evasion. In technical use, it is twofold - staying away from what is bad and going towards what is good. That is, as defined by Imam Ja'far (pbuh), "that God finds you where He commanded you to be, and He not find you where He forbade you." The basis to achieving this is in Baqarah {2:256}: "Therefore, whoever disbelieves in the Ṭāghūt and believes in Allah he indeed has laid hold on the firmest handle." Therefore, keeping away from the evil should be priority, as it translates to readiness for the good. Similarly, this is why staying in the state of ablution is recommended, for it means readiness to worship. This is the provision we need in this journey called life. The aforementioned is pertinent, for today's sermon will be about practical spirituality. What is spirituality? How to attain it? Why give it the adjective "practical?" - Except from Sermon One text. visit smillingsheikh.wordpress.com (https://smillingsheikh.wordpress.com) for full lecture text.

14. 

    10 Oct 2020

    Izwelethu Lecture Series on Fridays

    Brother Ja'fer Mlangeni continues on the subject of Self Re-Discovery and Oneness of God.

15. 

    3 Oct 2020

    Izwelethu Jumuah Dialogues: Ep1

    Every Friday Muslims are obligated to gather at the peak of the day and remember their lord. The aim of these conversations we intend to record and publish regularly is to unpack the rich lectures we often listen to on these auspicious days. We hope those who listen will be inspired to seek more understanding of the teachings of Qur'an and the Ahlulbayt (a.s).

16. 

    20 Aug 2020

    Bro Ja'fer Mlangeni on Obtaining Sincerity.

    This beautiful lecture was delivered during the annual commemoration of the holy martyrs of Karbala during the month of Muharram 1441, Gregorian Year 2020. There are countless virtues to be derived in the remembrance of the events which led up to the event which changed the history of the world and Islam forever. Imam Hussein ( Peace Be Upon Him), the divinely commissioned guide of the believers and proof of Allah for all of creation during his time was mercilessly martyred along with over 70 of his family members and companions by the corrupt tyrannical forces of evil on the greatest stand for truth, justice and all things pure. Bro Ja'fer explores the topic of Sincerity in relation to our purpose of creation, the sacrifice of Karbala, community and being amongst those who stand with the Imam of our time. (my Allah hasten his advent)

17. 

    12 Aug 2020

    Bro Ja'fer Mlangeni on Obtaining Sincerity 2

    On the methods of obtaining sincerity, Bro Ja'fer shares some insights on the importance and ways we can attain sincerity. "In order for any of our actions to achieve their goal in a meaningful manner the actions must be coupled with sincerity." Bro Ja'fer gives concise advise from the teachings of scripture and the example of Prophet Muhammad and His holy Progeny ( Peace be upon them) on ways to achieve this fundamental quality and the maintenance of it. May God accept the efforts of our scholars and preserve them. Peace Be Upon you. Do visit sabj.org.za for more.

18. 

    16 Jun 2020

    TDS PODCAST - Activism at the back of the 1976 Soweto Youth Uprising

    In this episode we touch on the issues affecting the youth today. Particularly in conjunction with the fallen heroes of the 1976 Soweto Uprising. At the crux of the matter, we also discuss the relation uprisings and revolutions have to the religion of Islam.

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