Although this next chapter of Al Adab Al Mufrad deals with the etiquettes of having authority over slaves- this is no longer relevant to us practically. So in this session we go into a brief but InshaAllah useful overview of the history of slavery in Islam while utilising many of the hadith and narrations found in this chapter to help our understanding.
From someone who was an opponent of Islam to becoming of the two best of the sahaba, lets learn how 'Umar was able to elevate himself in the Sight of Allah so we too, can elevate ourselves.
This session we will reflect on how Islam teaches us comfort after what may be of the most tragic life-experiences anyone can go through: losing a child to death.
In this session we reflect on two hadith which teach us of the amazing rewards for looking after the widows, the poor and the orphans. We also reflect on how these two hadith demonstrate the superiority of Islam in building societies when compared to modernity.
Continuing through the narrations pertaining to the neighbours and specifically discussing the right our neighbours have that they not be harmed by us
Beginning with hadith 101, Imam Al Bukhari introduces the ahadith pertaining to how we should treat our neighbours.
Rounding out the first 100 Hadith of Al Adab Al Mufrad, we reflect on the lessons to be learned about looking after our children.
The Prophet PBUH feared for us that we would let the love for wealth ruin us. Let us see how Islam teaches us to break from the cycle of hoarding & consumerism which leaves only dissatisfaction and emptiness.
Islam gives value and honour to women and in this chapter we reflect on the powerful Hadith that remind us of their value given by Allah and reflect on how false the claim is that Islam "devalues women"
Finishing off the chapter on maintaining family ties, we learn the fate of the one who cuts off the ties, who the Prophet ﷺ said is one who maintains the ties and the distinction made on the one who simply reciprocates.
Now that we have a basic idea of what is maintaining ties of family, we reflect on the benefits for us and virtues of maintaining our family relationships.
Reminding ourselves of the sunnah of the Prophet SAW in regards to his family and a reminder about DFV (domestic & family violence) in Islam.
Beginning the next chapter in Al Adab Al Muffed ,the chapter of joining the ties of kinship, silaturahim, we explore what this phrase really means and what it entails from us.
Wrapping up the book on parents, we reflect on the deeds we can perform to continue benefitting our parents and honouring them when they move to the next life.
Gatton masjid hosts regular sessions for the community to learn about the Quran and gain lessons and understanding of what we recite in our prayers. This session explores the two surahs Al Masad and Al Nasr. Reflecting upon the seerah connection of this pair, we try to extract pertinent lessons for ourselves.
The importance of our relationship with our parents cannot be understated. We must reflect - are we neglecting our parents with the excuse that what we're doing instead is more important? In this session, we will see if this excuse holds up.
These first 10 days of Dhul Hijja, let's focus on a simple plan that will allow us to draw near to Allah and gain His Love, on the days He Loves the most.
Continuing through the book of parents, we reflect on the command for us to show birr (good, kind and beautiful conduct) to our parents because of their immense sacrifices; which we can never repay them for.
We begin our weekly reflections on Al Adab Al Mufrad with the first chapter - kitaab al waalidayn, the book of parents.
From May 2025, our weekly khatira program will be following through the timeless work of Imam Al Bukhari titled: Al Adab Al Mufrad. This introduction session will explain why we as Muslims need the lessons from this work and includes a concise introduction to the purpose of Al Adab Al Mufrad.