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Religion & Rationality: The Logic Of Islam by Ustaz Ahmad Ubaidillah & Brother Kaven Siddique
In the contemporary era of secularism, religion is often misunderstood to be devoid of rationality. This event aims to give both Muslims and non-Muslims a better understanding of how Islam strikes a balance between these concepts.
Tune in to learn about the role of both belief and reason in Islam, and get a glimpse into how these are used to justify the existence of God!
Time Stamps:
Uztaz Ubaidillah’s sharing:
00:03:38 Fundamental Question - How do we understand rationality or intellect within the Islamic Context?
00:07:39 Does this mean that our belief is irrational? (To believe in something we cannot affirm with our senses.)
00:11:49 What is Tafakkur?
00:12:56 The story of Prophet Ibrahim A.S.
00:22:49 Example of imbalance between reason and Revelation
Brother Siddique’s sharing
00:29:34 Brother Siddique’s story: converting to Islam
00:33:10 Miracles of the Qur’an: Physics, Astrology and the Big Bang
00:39:13 Is faith simply an emotional preference or a geographical coincidence?
00:42:14 One type of logical evidence: Formal Arguments
00:46:10 Argument from contingency
00:55:34 Panel Sharing
1:45:50 QnA
9 Aug 2024
Navigating Dunya Through Deen by Ustazah Norsuria Binte Jani & Ustaz Suffiyan Zainal Shah
Balancing faith and career goals can be challenging, but you’re not alone! Our speakers will share insights, address misconceptions, and offer best practices for students and fresh grads.
Time Stamps:
00:21 Intro of event
01:06 What is IAS
03:28 Ustazah Norsuria's intro
03:55 Ustaz Suffiyan’s intro
04:50 Intro to Panel
Sharing 1: Background & Personal Experiences as a Student/Fresh Grad
06:00 Ustaz Suffiyan’s intro
08:46 Ustazah Norsuria’s intro
12:00 Ustaz Suffiyan’s process to transition from secular to Islamic education
16:58 Ustazah Norsuria navigating workplace challenges as a spina bifida patient with physical challenges and the only Malay Muslim wearing the hijab
Sharing 2: Dealing with Uncertainty and Managing Expectations through Faith
21:00 Ustaz Suffiyan’s challenges in his new academic journey at the Islamic University of Madinah
32:29 Ustazah Norsuria’s challenges working in a secular space with colleagues who were not understanding of your faith
Sharing 3: Why being in a secular society is not detrimental to practicing our faith
40:35 Ustaz Suffiyan’s shares how compatible practicing Islam in a secular society like Singapore is
47:00 Ustazah Norsuria’s shares how she juggles between personal life, faith, and work
Sharing 4: How do we practice good habits and sunnah as a student?
51:15 Ustaz Suffiyan’s tips on navigating life after university while holding on to Islamic principles
58:05 Ustazah Norsuria’s shares more good habits we can practice
01:01:25 Ustaz Suffiyan shares how we can balance taking breaks and continuing with our responsibilities (without losing focus)
01:08:00 Q&A
01:08:55 “How do you strive for success in your career without feeling guilty about chasing the worldly life?”
01:11:21 “How do you manage when you feel like you are not a good enough Muslim (compared to those around you)? And vice versa when you’re religious but your friends aren’t?”
01:16:59 “The profession that I’m in helps to give back to the community, however, it also affects me mentally due to the background of the people I help. How do I overcome this?”
01:24:55 Recitation of Dua to surrender everything to Allah (Surah Ghafir 40:44)
01:25:28 Recitation of Dua Istikhara
01:28:55 “Working in a company that advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and we have events to promote inclusivity and whatnot. Being a Muslim, how do I overcome this?”
01:33:00 Ustazah Norsuria’s one major takeaway from today’s sharing
01:35:20 Ustaz Suffiyyan’s one major takeaway from today’s sharing (recitation of Surah Al Fajr 89:15-16)
01:40:00 Closing
17 Dec 2023
Taharah Talk: Reflecting the Purity Within by Ustazah Nur Hidayah Azman | NUSMS Nisaa'
Reflecting the Purity Within: Taharah and Our Spiritual Well-Being
In this episode & session organised by NUSMS' Nisaa', Ustazah Nur Hidayah Azman shared with us the significance of cleanliness, which is indeed half of our faith. Listen in as we will delve into the connection between physical Taharah (purity) and our spiritual well-being!
Time Stamps
00:00:00 Ustazah's opening remarks & Du'as
00:02:00 What is cleanliness & Taharah? Why is it important for our spirituality?
00:05:34 Ablution & why do we need to perform it?
00:09:53 Concept of menstruation & purification
00:19:51 Why is it important to perform ablution? What is the bigger purpose?
00:37:15 Cleanliness is half of Iman
00:56:06 Summary of Ustazah's sharing
01:00:25 QnA Session
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