Ashura: Lessons of Faith in Times of Trial

Abdul Nasir JangdaJune 23, 202648 min0 comments

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Hadith Muharram & Ashura Islamic History Seerah Gratitude Quran Ahl al-Bayt Fasting Faith & Aqeedah

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In this lecture on Ashura — the 10th day of Muharram — the speaker explores the profound dual significance of this blessed day: the miraculous deliverance of Musa (alayhi salam) and the Israelites from Pharaoh, and the tragic martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali (radiyallahu anhu) at Karbala. Drawing on narrations from Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, and al-Tirmidhi, the speaker covers the ruling and virtue of fasting on Ashura, the detailed historical context of Karbala, and the timeless lessons both events offer about faith, gratitude, and standing firm on principle. The lecture concludes with an important clarification that love and reverence for the family of the Prophet ﷺ is an obligation upon the entire Muslim ummah.

Abdul Nasir Jangda

Abdul Nasir Jangda is the founder and director of Qalam Institute. He was born and raised in the Dallas area. At the age of 10 he went to Karachi, Pakistan to memorize the Holy Quran. He excelled in his memorization and committed the entire Quran to memory in less than 1 year. He then returned home and continued his school education. After graduating from High School, he went back to Karachi to study the Alim Course at Jamia Binoria. He graduated from the rigorous 7 year program in 2002 at the top of his class and with numerous Ijaazaat (Licenses) in various Islamic Sciences. Along with the Alim Course he concurrently completed a B.A. and M.A. in Arabic from Karachi University. He taught Arabic at the University of Texas at Arlington from 2005 to 2007. He has served as an instructor and curriculum advisor to various Islamic schools and Islamic studies programs. He served as the Imam at the Colleyville Masjid in the Dallas area for 3 years. He is also a founding member and chairman of Mansfield Islamic Center. Abdul Nasir is also an instructor with Bayyinah Institute. He teachers seminars and courses including his own uniquely designed 'Meaningful Prayer' and Tafsir of Surah YaSeen. His latest projects include Quran Intensive, a summer program focusing on Arabic and Tafsir, Quranic analysis lectures, Khateeb Training, and a chronicling of the Prophetic Biography at www.qalaminstitute.org

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