Friday Lecture (Aug 7, 2009): “Al-Istiqamah (Steadfastness; Uprightness)” by Dr. Al-Maghraoui

August 7, 2009
8:30 pmto9:30 pm

Dr. Maghraoui is a visiting scholar from Morocco. He is the president of the Scholarly Council of the Benslimane region and a member of the Supreme Council of Scholars in Morocco. Dr. Maghraoui spoke about Al-Istiqamah, a quality and state of the person which encompasses several qualities such as steadfastness and uprightness. Sufyaan ibn ‘Abdillaah radhiallahu ‘anhu said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell me something about Islam, which I cannot ask anyone else besides you.” [and in another narration “anyone after you”] He said, “Say: ‘I believe in Allah’ and then be steadfast (upon that).” Listen to the entire lecture below.

 download (37 min) [Arabic]

English Translation was provided live for the non-Arabic speakers.

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