Tafsir Treasures - Mizãn Institute

Surah Mursalat Part 3

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Surah Mursalat Part 2

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Surah Mursalat Part 1

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Sun, 02 Jan 2022 09:00:00 -0600

Surah Haqqah: Part 6

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Surah Haqqah: Part 5

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 09 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Surah Haqqah: Part 4

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Surah Haqqah: Part 3

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Surah Haqqah: Part 2

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Surah Haqqah: Part 1

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 29 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500

Surah Yasin 7. The Effect of Music on Us

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains the difference between the Quran and poetry and why the Quran generally speaks negatively of poetry as well as mainstream music today.

Surah Yasin 6. When Your Limbs Bear Witness

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of how the limbs of our bodies can bear witness against us regarding our sins as well as the relationship between the sin and the human being.

Surah Yasin 5. How Qiyamah Begins

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 01 Jul 2021 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the beginning moments of qiayamah and the blowing into the trumpets.

Surah Yasin 4. The Believer Who Was Killed by His People

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of Habib al-Najjar, the believer who was killed by his own people as well as the signs of God's existence.

Surah Yasin 3. Is bad luck a real thing?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks about the three messengers that surah Yasin speaks of as well as explaining Islam's take on bad luck.

Surah Yasin 2. How are our deeds recorded by Allah?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi discusses the tafsir of verses 6-12 of the surah and explains how Allah records all of the deeds of a human being.

Surah Yasin 1. What does Yasin mean?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we explain why surah Yasin is called the heart of the Quran in the hadiths of the Prophet as well as explaining the first 6 verses of the surah.

Surah Insan 8. God can replace us if he wants to

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 04 May 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains how insignificant the human being is in relation to God and how God can replace a whole nation if he decided to do so.

Surah Insan 7. Is the Quran revealed for all times?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains why the Quran describes heaven in ways that would be more appealing to the people of the time of the Prophet while it is a book for all times.

Surah Insan 6. Descriptions of Heaven

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi goes through the descriptions of heaven and explains the lofty status the human being can reach.

Surah Insan 5. Even the Ahlul-Bayt Feared God

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains how the Ahlul-Bayt fear God and how their fear is different from the fear we normally experience.

Surah Insan 4. I wish I wasn't created

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi answers a common question. What if someone asked: "I wish I was never created?" How would we answer that question?

Surah Insan 3. The Purpose of Our Creation

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi delves into the true purpose of our creation and the many misunderstandings we have about this important question.

Surah Insan 2. Every Human Being is Tested with Difficulties

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains how the human being can never live a life without tests and difficulties. This is a fundamental factor in the life of every human being. Its only a matter of how we respond to such tests.

Surah Insan 1. What the Human Being Forgets about Himself

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi discusses the first verses of surah insaan that speak of the origin of the human and where he comes from. Allah mentions in verse two how the human being forgets that the he was once a drop of fluid, and now he argues with his creator.

Part 45. Your Rememberence is My Cure

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:11:12 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of how each of the names of Allah is a cure to one of the spiritual ailments of the human being.

Part 44. The One Who is Quickly Pleased

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of how Allah forgives the one who disobeyed him for year. He is quickly pleased with him the moment he asks for forgiveness.

Part 43. What it Means to Remember God

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of what it means to truly remember Allah and two types of dhikr.

Part 42. Even the Prophet Enters Heaven through God's Mercy

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 11:11:37 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks about the importance of relying on the mercy and grace of Allah and that no matter what we do, we will never be able to worship Allah they way he should be worshipped.

Part 41. Aiming High in Dua

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:32:42 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speak of the importance of aiming high when we ask Allah for blessings and to have high aspirations in our lives.

Part 40. The Hidden Blessings of God

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 12:17:51 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the hidden blessings of Allah. These blessings are difficulties and calamities that would have happened to us if Allah had not protected us from them.

Part 39. What is it mean to fear God?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains what it means to fear Allah and how this fear is compatible with one's love and affection towards him. He also touches on how to balance fear and hope when it comes to Allah.

Part 38. Building a Connection with Allah

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 04:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of why after worshipping Allah for many years, many of us still don't feel like we have built a connection with him and how to fix that.

Part 37. The Body Follows the Willpower of the Mind

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:00:00 -0600

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains how the body follows the direction, intention and willpower of one's soul. As long as the mind is determined, the body will follow in its footsteps.

Part 36. Complaining to the Master

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks about the uniqueness of our relationship with God. He is our master, and at the same time, when we struggle to carry out his commands, we are to complain to no one but him.

Part 35. Taking Advantage of Your Time

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the importance of taking advantage of the limited time that we are granted in this world, and what happens when our main focus is obeying Allah.

Part 34. Allah Only Accepts the Deeds of the God Weary

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the main determining factor that will lead to the acceptance of our deeds. He also touches on how the concept of tawhid can bring unity to one's actions.

Part 33. What does it mean for an act to be accepted?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:06:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains what it means for an act of worship to be accepted compared to it simply being valid from a jurisprudential perspective.

Part 32. Should we repeat some phrases three times in Dua Kumayl

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains the teachings of the Ahlul-Bayt relating to changing the details of the duas that have been narrated from them. He also breifly touches on the concept of slavery in Islam and how it differs from that of the modern world.

Part 31. You Need to Repent to Gain Closeness to Allah

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains how dua Kumayl illustrates the concept of repentance being a prerequisite to coming close to Allah, and how while we are engaged in sinning, we cannot come close to him.

Part 30. How Your World Changes After Doing Tawbah

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks on a hadith from the book of al-Kafi that explains how Allah covers the bad deed of his servant when he genuinely repents from it, such that even the angels forget about it.

Part 29. What deeds are hidden from the two angels?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains the verses of the Quran that speak of the body of the human being bearing witness against him and which of the deeds are hidden from the two angels in charge of recording one's deeds.

Part 28. Why create angels when God knows our deeds?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Wed, 22 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0500

Part 27. Who witnesses the deeds I commit?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi delves into the different beings and entities who witness the deeds of the human being, and consequently, bear witness to them on the Day of Judgment.

Part 26. Will God differentiate between us?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 05:38:45 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the importance of understanding how God will not only differentiate between believers and non-believers, but also between practicing and non-practicing believers.

Part 25: The Effect of Accepting the Truths Presented to Us

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the categorization mentioned in Dua Kumayl for the servants of God and the implications that this has. He also touches on what is the least one can do to qualify for the mercy of God?

Part 24: Would you not save him?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 15 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi speaks of the key question that Imam Ali poses to Allah, would he stand by and watch a servant of his who believes in his oneness and has repented to him remain in the hellfire?

Part 23: What Every Human Yearns For

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains how in reality every human being is searching for God even if they don’t know it themselves. Nothing can satisfy the human being other than God himself

Part 22: I will tell everyone I love you!

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 08 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Imam Ali speaks of what he would do if he were to hypothetically end up in hellfire. He will call for the mercy of Allah knowing that Allah will respond to his call.

Part 21: Regretting What Could Have Been

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi touches on the second issue that Imam Ali mentions as a greater punishment than the fire of hereafter, the regret of knowing how close one could have come to Allah. He also touches on the regret people feel for their actions on the Day of Judgment.

Part 20: The Greatest Pleasure in Heaven

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains the greatest pleasure one can have in heaven, the satisfaction of God. Similarly, for those who end up in hellfire, the absence of this pleasure is a greater punishment than the blazing fire.

Part 19: The Punishment that this world can't bear

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 28 May 2020 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi explains how for some individuals the punishment of the hellfire stems purely from God's wrath. This punishment is the type that the heavens and earth can not bear.

Part 18: A Description of the Hellfire from Imam Ali (as)

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 25 May 2020 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Shaykh Mahdi touches on the lines of dua Kumayl in which Imam Ali (as) describes the punishment of the hereafter and explains what makes it so difficult to bear.

Part 17: Everything in This World Sounds Bigger Than It Is

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 21 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi speaks of how the difficulties of this world remind us of the difficulties in the hereafter, while knowing that in the next world they are far more painful to deal with.

Part 16: Never Taking Blessings for Granted

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 18 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi explains how Imam Ali does not take God’s forgiveness for granted and always finds servants worthy of punishment if it were not for God’s mercy.

Part 15: Will you abandon the one you nurtured?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 14 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Imam Ali asks for God's mercy even though he is not worthy of it, the same way God blessed him before he even knew who God was. He then poses an important question. Would God punish his servant who professed his belief in him and has come to love him?

Part 14: The Sensitivity of My Skin

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 11 May 2020 08:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi explains how the dua invokes the mercy of Allah by drawing attention to the severity of the affliction that the servant has endured, and to the weakness of the human being, the sensitivity of his skin and the frailty of his bones.

Part 13: What Shaytan Didn’t Do: Accepting the Blame

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 07 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi speaks of people who enter hellfire while still pointing the finger of blame at one another. He also explains how the actions that we commit, become part of who we are.

Part 12: In the wrong place, at the wrong time

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 04 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi touches on the difference between a person who commits a sin in a premeditated manner and the one who is tricked by Shaytan in a moment of weakness. He also, speaks to the importance of accepting the blame when repenting and how Shaytan refrained from doing so.

Part 11: Doing Tawbah for Our Good Deeds

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi speaks on how nobody can ever purify themselves without the mercy of Allah assisting them in this path. In a famous hadith, the Prophet says: "No one will enter heaven except through God's mercy, even me."

Part 10: Inshallah from tomorrow...

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi touches on the concept of delaying tawbah and how shaytan and his crew use this trick to keep one from turning towards Allah.

Part 9: How God Conceals the Sins of His Servants

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi goes through a hadith that explains how God not only forgives the sins of his servants, but also conceals them in this world and in the hereafter, even from the angels appointed to recording their deeds.

Part 8: Audacity that Stems from Ignorance

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 20 Apr 2020 11:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi speaks about the ignorance that lies at the roots of every sin that a human being commits and how every sinner hurts himself first and foremost.

Part 7: Running from Him to Him

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi speaks to the three things that only God can do for his servants, namely forgiving their sins, concealing them from others and transforming them into good deeds.

Part 6: Being Vulnerable with God

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi discusses the importance of showing our vulnerability when it comes to supplicating to God. He also touches on being satisfied with what God decides for our lives and the significance of repenting while still young.

Part 5: Forgive those sins of mine which…

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi speaks of the different categories of sins that Imam Ali (as) asks forgiveness for. Not all sins are the same. Some will open the door to others, some will bring out the punishment of God faster than others and some will transform a blessing into a calamity.

Part 4: Every Creature a Manifestation of God's Names

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi explains how every creature manifests certain attributes of God's existence in a limited manner. This completely changes our perspective on this world and transforms all of its beauties into mirrors showing his beauty. He also touches on how God's knowledge encompasses every being and how his knowledge is fundamentally different from that of the human being.

Part 3: The All Encompassing Mercy of God

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi discusses the different layers to God's mercy and how it applies to each person. He also touches on why Dua Kumayl starts out with praising God and how praising him is one of the etiquette of dua.

Part 2: How did dua Kumayl come to be?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi delves into the history of Dua Kumayl. What is the literal meaning of the word dua, how Dua Kumayl came to be and who Kumayl was.

Part 1: What is the purpose of dua?

Shaykh Mahdi Rastani — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Sheikh Mahdi explores the four most common reasons mentioned for the purpose of reciting duas and supplications. While they are all correct answers to a certain extent, the main reason is one that we normally may not think of.