Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verse 185...........

In today's tafsir, we respond to critics of the Quran who claim that Muslims cannot agree on the meaning of its verses. We examine the meanings behind the word "curse" and explore how God's blessings are often hidden behind life's difficulties. 

The story of the People of the Sabbath might sound like something from long ago, but it actually hits close to home. It is about rules, temptation, and what happens when people try to bend things just enough to get away with it. In today's Tafsir, we'll explore how the Israelites ...  Show more

God revealed the Qur’an as the light of guidance and the criterion to judge between truth and falsehood. In this week’s episode, Hamza Yusuf discusses the key to our well-being and success—a regular commitment to the recitation and reflection of God’s Book. 

God revealed the Qur'an as the light of guidance and the criterion to judge between truth and falsehood. In this week's episode, Hamza Yusuf discusses the key to our well-being and success—a regular commitment to the recitation and reflection of God's Book.About the Sacred Text M ...  Show more

The Quran addresses one of humanity’s perennial questions: Why are we here, and where are we going? In this episode, Hamza Yusuf elucidates the Quranic conception of this life and the prophetic practice that navigates us back to the Divine. 

The journey through the sacred messages of the Noble Quran continues as Shaykh Hamza explains the universal lessons on brotherhood, forgiveness, and Divine love.About the Sacred Text Messages podcast:In this age of material excess and spiritual privation, grounding ourselves in d ...  Show more