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The AMI Podcast

Al-Mahdi Institute

AMI Podcasts explore a range of different topics including the latest cutting-edge research within the field of Islamic Studies, book reviews by prominent authors and academics, and discussions among scholars of diverse faiths and denominations within Islam.

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00:27:31

The Concept of Sahabah and Adalah: A Sunni...

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2021/06/25

Maulana Abdul Hamid Kusuri presents, The Concept of Sahabah & Adalah Ahle Sunnah Perspective

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01:01:08

The Concept of Imamology and Infallibility: A...

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2021/06/25

Of the various points raised, was the implication of the Shia belief in ismah is the raising the Imam’s ismah above that of the Prophet. This is because if the Prophet were to make a mistake he would be guided by revelation, whereas the Imam would be guided without revelation, elevating the imams status above the Prophet. The scholars present echoed the Shia belief that the final Prophet is of the highest standard, in both the worship and in ismah.

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00:24:27

The Concept of Imamology and Infallibility: A Shia...

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2021/06/25

Professor Mohammad Ghari Seyed Fatemi outlined the mainstream Shia belief of ismah according to classical theologians as being the Prophet & Imams being protected from mistakes, sins, or anything that would make them be worthy of blame. Amongst the different opinions amongst Shia theologians, Sayed pointed that a minority believe the Prophet (and by priority the Imams) having the possibility of forgetting. He then went on to highlight the arguments used by the Shia theologians; that if the Imam

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00:19:25

The Concept of Imamology and Infallibility: A Shia...

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2021/06/25

Ayatollah Mostafa Mohaghegh Damad’s main argument for the necessity of an Imam was premised primarily on a mystical reading of Shia Islam. This view holds that there is a need for a divine connection between God and Man which is fulfilled by the perfect man (al-insan al-kamil) which in this case is the Imam. Mohaghegh’s detailed discussion revolved around the Qur’anic verse 2.30 “When your Lord said to the angels, ‘Indeed I am going to set a viceroy (khalifa) on the earth”. The verse uses the term

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01:37:35

Succession to the Prophet: Election or Selection?: A...

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2021/06/25

From amongst the discussions, a number of issues emerged that offer genuine ground for unity despite the differences between the two positions of Ahl al-Sunnah and al-Shia. – Despite his differences of opinion, Imam Ali ultimately accepted the situation as it unfolded after the passing of the Prophet, offering his cooperation, support and help to the Caliphs. – This offer of Imam Ali was for the broader sake of religion and the general interests of the Ummah. Imam Ali’s perseverance for the sake

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00:19:03

Succession to the Prophet: Election or Selection?: A...

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2021/06/25

Shaykh Mohammad Sajjad presents the Ahl al-Sunnah view that the Prophet never appointed anyone explicitly as his successor and left the matter to the community, and the best among them should be appointed as the leader of the Ummah. It was acknowledged that Sunni historical accounts of Saqifa have been understood in ways that can challenge this mainstream position of Ahl-al Sunnah. Shia scholars of thought agreed that the appointment at Saqifa was not an election nor was it democratic; some members

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00:31:53

Succession to the Prophet: Election or Selection?: A...

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2021/06/25

Shaykh Kumail Rajani presents the stance of the Shia school of thought, Imam Ali was appointed as the successor by the Prophet to lead the Ummah after him. The conventional approach of Shi’a scholars to justify this position is to argue that numerous texts from the Quran and Sunnah, either directly or indirectly, indicate Imam Ali’s successorship. This evidence is found extensively in Sunni sources, however, it was acknowledged that as individual evidence the meaning and implication of each of

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01:05:54

Who are the Ahlulbayt?: A Sunni-Shia Discussion (Part...

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2021/06/25

‘Who are the Ahlul Bayt?’ Shia Sunni Panel Discussion Part 2 of 2. Some of the points of discussion from the presentation and Q&A were; ✔️According to the madhhab of Ahl al-sunnah, Ahl al-Bayt is a great institution and source of guidance as expounded by the Quran and sunnah of the Holy Prophet. ✔️The wives of the Holy Prophet are also part of the institution of Ahl al-Bayt being as the direct misdaq of the address of the Quran in sura al-Ahzab in the context as has been dealt with. ✔️The Holy

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01:18:56

Who are the Ahlulbayt?: A Sunni-Shia Discussion (Part...

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2021/06/25

‘Who are the Ahlul Bayt?’ Shia Sunni Panel Discussion Part 1 of 2. Some of the points of discussion from the presentation and Q&A were; ✔️The wives of the prophet are considered to be part of the ‘Ahlul Bayt’ in a more general meaning of the term, whereas the more specific meaning of the term is limited to the five, and this is backed by the different narrations e.g. the event of Mubahila. ✔️ Both Shia and Sunni accept the Ahlul Bayt as role models and sources of guidance. ✔️ According to

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00:41:58

Who are the Ahlulbayt?: A Sunni Perspective by Mufti...

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2021/06/25

‘Who are the Ahlul Bayt?’ The Sunni view was presented by Mufti Mohammad Farooq Alvi (A grand mufti and imam and khatib of the jami masjid Spark brook Birmingham) who presented his research in the stance of Ahl al-Sunnah pertaining to the Institution of Ahl al-Bayt.

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00:17:50

Who are the Ahlulbayt? A Shia Perspective by Shaykh...

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2021/06/25

‘Who are the Ahlul Bayt?’ Some of the Shia points of the discussion presented by Shaykh Mohammed Abu Ja’far. - The wives of the prophet are considered to be part of the ‘Ahlul Bayt’ in a more general meaning of the term, whereas the more specific meaning of the term is limited to the five, and this is backed by the different narrations e.g. the event of Mubahila. - Both Shia and Sunni accept the Ahlul Bayt as role models and sources of guidance.

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01:27:45

The Concept of Sunnah: A Sunni-Shia Discussion (Part...

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2021/06/25

Shia and Sunni discussion about the concept of Sunnah from the two various perspectives.

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00:30:14

The Concept of Sunnah: A Shia Perspective by Shaykh...

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2021/06/25

Shaykh Mohammad Bahmanpour presents "The concept of Sunnah in the light of Shia view". Shaykh Bahmanpour provides a definition of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (s) as his words, his practice, and his tacit approval of acts of others. There is a difference between social norms and etiquettes that the Prophet followed as the cultural norms to that era and the Sunnah that he laid out for his community forever. Then the Shaykh discussed the path to the Sunnah of the Prophet (s); 1. The

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00:20:48

The Concept of Sunnah: A Sunni Perspective by Maulana...

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2021/06/25

The Sunni perspective presented by Maulana Abdul Hamid Kusuri. (Part 1 of 3 videos) “The Sunnah of the Prophet is the second main source of guidance after the holy Qur'an for the Ahle-Sunnah. Following the Sunnah involves following the Qawl (sayings), fi'il (actions) and taqreer (approval) of the acts of others in hadith terminology."

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00:47:29

The Doctrine of Taqiyyah: A Sunni-Shia Discussion...

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2021/06/25

The discussion ended with an interactive Q&A session allowing all scholars and attendees present to take part and iron out any issues or concerns they may have had. In conclusion, the scholars all accepted and agreed on the following statements; – Taqiyyah and Ikrah are synonymous terms from the same origin and are denoted by the Quran on an equal basis. – Taqiyyah is not a new invention in Shi’ism and its terminology is derived from the holy Qur’an making it justifiable in Islam. –

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00:22:25

The Doctrine of Taqiyya: A Sunni Perspective by...

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2021/06/25

Shaykh Abdul Hadi al-Omri presented the Quranic concept of Idtirar and Ikrah (extraneous circumstances) based on the teachings of the Sunni school of thought. He explored the state of idtirar (helplessness) and its applications and conditions concerning human life. And, ended by also admitting of the misuse of this Quranic principle by the people of various Hiyal (tricks) for the sake of their worldly desires. (Part 2 or 3)

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00:30:50

The Doctrine of Taqiyya: A Shia Perspective by Shaykh...

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2021/06/25

In his presentation, Shaykh Ayub Rashid examined the concept of Taqiyyah from the perspective of the Shi’i school of thought by using the Holy Qur’an, the Prophet’s sunnah, and hadith to illustrate to shed light on the topic. He explained that taqiyyah was not a new invention, rather it dates back to the time of the Holy Prophet and has a direct link with specific verses of the Holy Qur’an i.e. Sura al Imran (3: 28) and Sura al-Nahl (16:106); where a believer is permitted to conceal his real faith

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00:37:35

The Authenticity of the Holy Qur'an: A Sunni-Shia...

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2021/06/25

Finally, the Shia Sunni panel discussion about holy Quran concluded with an interactive Q&A session allowing the audience to input their knowledge and ask the scholars their questions.

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00:30:30

The Authenticity of the Holy Qur'an: A Shia...

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2021/06/25

Quran: In the Light of Sunni and Shia Perspectives Shia presentation by AMI’s Shaykh Arif Abdulhussain elaborated on the divine credibility of the Quran; which has maintained its authenticity since its revelation onto the holy Prophet. He also shed light on the narrations regarding the completion and compilation of the Holy Quran to clear any related misunderstandings.

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00:39:20

The Authenticity of the Holy Qur'an: A Sunni...

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2021/06/25

The first presentation by Hafiz Mohammad Saeed validated the authenticity of the revelation of the Quran and refuted the allegations and misconceptions regarding the revelation and compilation of the Quran emanating from certain traditions.

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