Al-Hajj Abu Ja'far al-Hanbali joins me to talk about the book: Talking Points: 1. The Book – The Approach to Civilisation a. Why was this book chosen? b. The need for it in English c. Current Anglosphere understandings of scholarship and the topic 2. Preface a. What is civilisation? Etymology and usage b. Culture and Civilisation – What is the difference? c. How have academics in different languages tried to explain the topic 3. Civilisation and its elements a. Nomadic vs Sedentary life b. The 2 trials civilisation brings to man c. How to approach human civilisation 4. How does the Qur’an charge Man with the Responsibilities of Building Civilisation a. Some of the ayat chosen by the Imam and why b. Does civilisation naturally mean material progress and development c. Religion vs Human Development and Progress 5. How does the Qur’an enlighten Man about the Elements of Civilisation and show him how to cooperate with them a. What is the significance of the THREE introductions before starting the book 6. The Approach to Human Civilisation in the Qur’an a. Who is Man in the Qur’an b. What is Human Life in the Qur’an c. What is the universe in the Qur’an d. What is Knowledge in the Qur’an 7. What did the Imam mean by the Fossilisation of the Islamic Civilisation? a. How other movements have characterised the state of Muslims b. How movements sought to resolve the issue c. The solutions offered by the Imam 8. How can Islamic Civilisation be Resurrected a. Solutions and actions going forward The book is available from the following retailers: North America: https://wondrousislam.ca/collections/quran/products/the-approach-to-human-civilization-in-the-quran United Kingdom: https://islam786books.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=34_60&products_id=6161&zenid=tj2ppaj7a0tv2raiein7higfi3 Singapore: https://nawabooks.com/products/approach-to-human-civilization-in-the-quran Malaysia: https://www.kafilahbuku.com/the-approach-to-human-civilization-in-the-quran?search=civilization More details are available here: https://mahdinnm.blogspot.com/2019/11/book-release-approach-to-human.html ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSgIbCuhoIs

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By Imam Muhammad Mutawalli ash-Sha'rawi, may Allah have mercy on him Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXiqJ2Nuhzc The four supplications are as follows: عند الخوف تذكر حسبنا الله ونعم الوكيل 1. When one is scared, one should say, "Allah is enough for us and the Best of Guardians." [Aal Imran 3:173] These words were said by Ibrahim al-Khalil, peace be upon him, when he was thrown in the fire by the idolaters and it was also said by the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, when the people said, "'The people have gathered against you, so fear them..."' [Aal Imran 3:173]. Please see at-Tafseer al-Waseet by Imam Wahbah az-Zuhayli (Damascus, Dar al-Fikr, 1436/2015), v.1, p.261-263. One can also refer to Imam Ibn Katheer's tafseer. عندما يمكر بك تذكر وأفوض أمري الى الله أن الله بصير بالعباد 2. When one is being conspired against, one should say, "I consign my destiny entirely to Allah. Truly Allah sees His slaves." [Ghafir 40:44] These words were said by the believing man from the people of Fir'awn. Please read from ayah 28 to ayah 45 of Surah Ghafir. عند طلب شئ من الدنيا تذكر ماشاء الله لا قوة الا بالله 3. When one wants something from this world, one should say, "It is as Allah wills, there is no strength but in Allah." [al-Kahf 18:39] Please see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMHe-hmVlko عند الغم لا اله الا انت سبحانك اني كنت من الظالمين 4. When one feels distress, one should say, "There is no god but You! Glory be to You! Truly I have been one of the wrongdoers." [al-Anbiya 21:88] Imam an-Nawawi relates in his Adhkar on the authority of Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqaas, may Allah be pleased with him, who said, 'I heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, saying, 'I know some words than no distressed person says except that he is relieved from it, the words of my brother Yunus [Dhu Nun], may Allah bless him and grant him peace: "He called out in the pitch darkness: 'There is no god but You! Glory be to You! Truly I have been one of the wrongdoers.'"'' [Jeddah: Dar al-Minhaj, 1433/2012], p.222 Please like, share and subscribe. You can also support this channel by purchasing a copy of The Big Step. The Big Step on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Step-Lock/dp/0244033013/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1535552837&sr ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piUDSlcW8fQ

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