Circles of Learning (Halaqas) · 16. February 2019
Part 1 of 2: Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl presents his methodology and original commentary on the Qur'an, covering Surah 100: Al 'Adiyat. In presenting the various layers of meaning in the this chapter, as in others before, he discusses three levels of meanings, beginning first with the straight translation presenting in English translations of the Qur'an. Usually, these are the most basic interpretation/translation. Then he presents a more nuanced second level, supported by tafsir (Quranic...
Friday Khutbahs (Sermons) · 08. February 2019
Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl honors the life of his dear friend and "brother," Guido Santi, documentary filmmaker and professor of cinema at The College of the Canyons, Santa Clarita, CA, who unexpectedly passed away this week. He discusses the beautiful example of the moral life and decisions made by a moral man, and the lessons that should be imparted upon us in his passing. Further, he discusses the cycle of life and what we should reflect upon with the passing of those we love, as the Prophet...