Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP12 | Til Death Do Us Part (with Sheikh Mohammed Al-Hilli) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we discuss two of the most definitive moments of someone's life: marriage... and death. We discuss some of the prominent issues surrounding marriage in modern Shi'i culture, such as polygamy, temporary marriage, and choosing a spouse. We also discuss the ever-approaching reality of death, and how that impacts a relationship. We briefly discuss paradise, among other topics we pick the Sheikh's brain about. Introduction - 00:00 Raising Children in the West - 00:52 Attention Spans - 8:23 The Sheikh Mohammed al-Hilli App - 16:15 What can we learn from Imam Ali's and Sayeda Fatimah's marriage? - 21:43 Choosing the Right Spouse - 30:40 Polygamy - 33:40 Temporary Marriage - 37:00 Widows and Divorcees - 39:02 You Found the "One". They die. - 40:50 Paradise - 46:10 Conflicting Opinions? - 49:29 AI Maraji'? - 53:55 Concluding Remarks: 55:35 Be sure to check out our socials for all the latest updates! https://instagram.com/behindtheminbar https://instagram.com/alrasool_youth

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP11 | Telling the Shi'i Story (with Nouri Sardar) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, discuss the world of Shi'i poetry with the esteemed poet - Nouri Sardar! We'll then go on to talk about filmmaking and story telling, while discussing the intentions behind making online Shi'i content - to tell a story. Introduction - 00:00 Nouri's Story - 2:29 Poetry & Reciting - 7:18 Filmmaking and Telling a Story - 31:05 Intentionality in Storytelling - 56:25 Be sure to check out our socials for all the latest updates! https://instagram.com/behindtheminbar https://instagram.com/alrasool_youth

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP10 | Shia Cancel Culture (with Sayed Mohammed Hassan Alsheraa) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll introduce the importance of Shi'i presence on social media, and Sayed's popular Instagram account - Instahlulbayt. Introduction - 00:00 Instahlulbayt & Instagram - 5:30 Karbala and Gaza - 18:00 Number 1 Shia Community - 30:00 Be sure to check out our socials for all the latest updates!

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Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP08 | Eid al-Ghadeer (with Sayed Jawad Qazwini) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll chat with Sayed Jawad al-Qazwini about Eid al-Ghadeer and the origins of its celebration. We'll talk about the Ghadeer Festival in Toronto, discuss the importance of publicly reviving the memory of Ahlulbayt, and touch on the use of social media. Intro - 00:00 The Importance of Eid al-Ghadeer - 3:53 Public Expressions of Faith - 14:30 Community - 21:00 Social Media - 31:30 Anyone can be guided - 39:00 Be sure to check out our socials for all the latest updates! https://instagram.com/behindtheminbar https://instagram.com/alrasool_youth

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP06 | Is the Qur'an Authentic? (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll dive into one of the common points of contention regarding the Shi'a: the claim that we believe the Qur'an is corrupted. We will discuss first whether the Qur'an is historically uncompromised, before jumping into whether there is any basis for the claims that the Shi'a believe in a corrupted Qur'an. We will discuss what proof we have for the Qur'an's authenticity and whether the Shi'a have a different Qur'an. Sayed Hussein then explains what Mushaf Fatima is, before discussing the individuals who compiled the Qur'an. We wrap up by addressing the lack of focus on the Qur'an as an Ummah. Intro - 00:00 The Secular Understanding of the Qur'an's Authenticity - 01:53 Do Shi'is believe the Qur'an is corrupted? - 5:17 What proof do we have that the Qur'an has not been distorted? - 17:15 Do Shi'a have a different Qur'an? What is Mushaf Fatimah? - 25:45 Who compiled the current Qur'an? - 32:10 Shi'a do not focus on the Qur'an - 39:20 Be sure to check out our socials for all the latest updates! https://instagram.com/behindtheminbar https://instagram.com/alrasool_youth

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP05 | The English Minbar - Part 1: Role and Issues (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll pick up the discussion from the last episode, and continue speaking about the role of the English Minbar in propagating the message of Ahlulbayt. Sayed Hossein walks us through the history of the English minbar, and some of the pioneers in the space. We speak about some of the trends in the English world regarding translated content and access to reels and the trajectory of the English Minbar. Intro - 00:00 History of the English Minbar - 01:35 Pioneers of the English Minbar - 15:48 Translated Books - 23:25 Rise of the Online World - 29:40 The Reels Problem - 35:15 The Trajectory of the English Minbar - 42:28 Be sure to check out our socials for all the latest updates! https://instagram.com/behindtheminbar https://instagram.com/alrasool_youth

Behind the Minbar 🎙️ EP04 | The English Minbar - Part 1: Role and Issues (with Sayed Hossein Al-Qazwini) Welcome back to another episode of Behind the Minbar ‼️ 💭 In this episode, we'll discuss the role of the English Minbar in propagating the message of Ahlulbayt. Sayed Hossein shares his process of coming up with a topic and some topics he generally avoids. We speak about some of the trends in the English world and the quality of the English minbar compared to its traditional counterparts. Intro - 00:00 Preparing a Majlis - 02:59 Repeating topics - 11:36 Coming up with Topics - 14:53 The Role of the English Minbar - 19:55 Topics you avoid? - 25:30 The Problem of Polemics - 30:38 Be sure to check out our socials for all the latest updates! instagram.com/behindtheminbar instagram.com/alrasool_youth