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Qur'an Connection by Good Tree Academy
by Good Tree Academy
Making Allah's guidance meaningful for everyone is part of the mission of Good Tree Academy, an Islamic school with Pre-K to high school curriculum in learning Arabic, Qur'an and equivalent core curriculum to local public schools. Qur'an Connection seeks to share guidance for everyone seeking it. Support our project at www.goodtreeacademy.org/donate?id=pd
Episodes
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Be Eager To Do What Is Right
Ustadh Michael speaks to the students about the importance of being mindful of Allah and eager to do what is right by your parents and siblings. Support the show
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Balancing Faith and Modern Challenges - Featuring Ustadha Sophia Khan
Good Tree Student Council interviews Ustadha Sophia Khan who shares simple and helpful advice on how to stay true to your faith while handling the challenges of modern life, like work, family, and daily struggles. Support the show
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The Importance of Good Manners in Islam
Sheikh Moaz speaks about how good manners are a major part of being a good Muslim. Support the show
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Allah Knows Best
Tenth grader Dann gives his first khutba about how you don't know why things happen the way they do when they happen. The believers are the ones who are able to say "Allah knows best." Support the show
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Challenges Facing the Youth - STUCO Podcast #3 - Featuring
Listen to Imam Faisal Ahmad talk about common challenges facing the American youth today and how they can overcome them. Support students studying Islamic alongside core academics at https://goodtreeacademy.org/donate or Zelle to [email protected]. Support the show
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Being Prepared for Your Meeting with Allah
12th grader Yusuf gave a khutba about good character and being prepared for the day we will meet with Allah. Support the show
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Putting our Trust in Allah
Ustadh Michael talks about Surat Muzzamil and the stories of Musa(AS) and Muhammad(SAW) and how they stayed patient and trusted Allah(Swat). The three things he mentions are trusting Allah, keeping your head up, and never giving up. Support the show
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The Wisdom of the Creator
Ustadh Michael speaks about Allah's mastery in designing creation. Support the show
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Recitation of Surah Al- A'raf Ayah 88-126
Hear the beautiful recitation of high school student Rayyan. To support students studying the Quran alongside core academics, please donate your Zakat or Sadaqa at https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan or Zelle to [email protected] Support the show
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The Struggles of Muslim Women Today - Student Council Interview #2 - feat. Sister Daniyal Masoud
In this episode, Sr Daniyal talks to our hosts Shauna Mustafa and Maryam Yousafzai about the struggles of Muslim women in the modern world. Support the show
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A Treasure Was Sent On The Night of Power
Ustadh Michael speaks about the Laylatul Qadr and how the Quran was a treasure sent down from the Lord of all of the worlds. In these last 10 days of Ramadan let us treasure it by reading, listening, and trying to understand its meaning. To support students memorizing and learning the meaning of...
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Recitation of Surah Hud Ayah 1-48
Listen to the beautiful recitation of Full Time Hifz student Yaqub and support students in need of financial aid with your Sadaqa or Zakat. Visit https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan, Zelle to [email protected] or mail a check to our school. Support the show
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Quran Connection Kids Show by Good Tree Students
Good Tree Academy students offer a Quranic reminder, an Islamic Story and a few poems about being Muslim. Listen to this entertaining show for the whole family. Support the education of Muslim children with your Sadaqa or Zakat at https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan or Zelle to donations at...
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Interview With Good Tree Teacher Amber Masroor
Learn about our school and how you can support our future Muslim leaders. Support the show
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Recitation of Surah Al-Qasas Ayah 1-35
Good Tree Academy's Full Time Hifz student Aminah shares her beautiful recitation with us. Support students studying Quran with your Sadaqa or Zakat at https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan, Zelle to [email protected] or mail a check to our school. Support the show
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My Path to Islam: Student Council Interview with Ustadh Michael Wolfender
Listen to Ustadh Hafiz Michael Wolfender tell his story about how he converted to Islam and how the Quran transformed his life. Support students studying Quran at https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan or Zelle to [email protected]. Zakat donations are accepted for our Tuition Assistance...
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Recitation of Surah Tawbah Ayah 60-89 by Unays
Eighth-grader Unays shares his beautiful recitation. This Ramadan, support students studying Allah's book. Visit https://goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan or Zelle to [email protected]. Donations are Zakat eligible. Support the show
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Student Khutba- Ramadan Action Plan
10th Grader Ammaar gives a beautiful khutba offering his fellow students a list of important things to act on to help them benefit from the blessed month of Ramadan. Support the show
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The Quran and Allah's Test
Ustadh Michael speaks about how Allah tests us with the Quran. We should give it priority over other activities, especially in the month of Ramadan. Please support our Tuition Assistance Program at goodtreeacademy.org/ramadan. Support the show
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Guard Your Tongue by Sheikh Arsalan Haque
Guest Khateeb Sheikh Arsalan Haque gave Good Tree students an important message about watching what you say and that Ramadan is the best time to practice. Support the show
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Allah Promised to Preserve His Book
Ustadh Michael tells us a very interesting story of how the first Quran was written down and how Allah's promise was kept to preserve it. Support the show
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Muhammad the Honest and Trustworthy
Ustadh Michael speaks about how Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was known to be the most honest and trustworthy individual in his community even before he became the Messenger of Allah. Support the show
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Being Productive with Your Time
Our guest khatib Sheikh Ikrimah speaks to the students about the importance of not wasting the precious time Allah SWA has given us with the coming of every new day. Support the show
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The Designer Behind all Science
Some try to prove God does not exist through science but the Quran makes it clear that the Designer behind all science is Allah (SWA). Support the show
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Islam Promotes Diversity
Ustadh Michael speaks about how the Muslims historically brought people together of different religions to build secure, thriving communities. Support the show
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Following Our Prophet's Example
Good Tree Academy Senior and this year's valedictorian Faizan delivers Jummah Khutba about following the example of Prophet Muhammad (SWS). Support the show
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Where Everything Is Infinitely Better
Whatever is best doesn’t come easy. It takes work. For those who love, study and learn the Qur’an, upon entering paradise, angels will don these believers with garments and crowns, including their parents who fostered the best learning. Allah has given us some illustrations of the rewards He has...
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How the Qur’an helps find your purpose
In Surah At Tariq, Allah prompts us to consider our origin: “Let people then consider what they were created from!” (At-Tariq 86:5 The Nightcomer) Ustadh Michael Wolfender uses this ayat along with examples like IKEA furniture, cow stomachs, birds’ eyes and stomachs to consider advanced design…
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The One Night that’s Better than a Thousand Months
If you saw a treasure chest wide open permitted for you, would you not take? Ustadh Michael Wolfender presents the reality of the best night of the year with a wild example worth paying attention to. In Surat Al-Qadr (97 The Night of Power), Allah repeats three times which He doesn’t do anywhere...
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Fasting’s Feast of Rewards
Principal Wadud Hassan shares some of the rewards from fasting, including: Allah has created a special gate in paradise called Al Rayyan for those who fast Fasting is a shield which will protect you from hellfire on the Day of Judgment Charity and night prayer extinguishes fire Fasting and the...
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Preparing for the Angels’ Visit
Once a year, the earth is crowded with angels. Allah announces: “That night the angels and the ˹holy˺ spirit descend, by the permission of their Lord, for every ˹decreed˺ matter.” (Al Qadr 97:4 The Power) This night is in the last ten nights of Ramadan and it’s among the ways Ustadh Michael...
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A Habit to Develop in Ramadan: Remembering Allah
All of His books Allah revealed in the month of Ramadan, while most Muslims may only consider the Qur’an’s revelation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the cave of Mount Hira. This is among the reasons Ramadan is a special month with increased blessings. Allah closes the doors to the hellfire and opens…
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Become the Best You Can Be in Ramadan
Allah doesn’t expect perfection. He expects to worship only Him, talking to Him in prayer and doing your best. Allah sent us His Book, the Qur’an, beginning its revelation in the month of Ramadan where He commands fasting: “Ramaḍân is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for...
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Be Proud of Who You Are
Allah created all humans as equal. But modern times and history show example after example where humans disobeyed the universal value of treating each other equally. Such racism has ignited wars, spurring sinning behavior Allah detests. As a means of recognition, society can then single out…
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10 Ways to Feed Your Soul
Taking care of your soul is as important, if not even more, than taking care of your body. Emotions come from and impact your soul. How do you feel when you're angry? A purpose of anger is protection, not to adversely impact others. So, as Principal Wadud Hassan advises, the best way to respond…
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How to Benefit from Two Treasures from Allah
As a parent looking for an Islamic school, a key criteria to look at is the Quranic curriculum. At Good Tree Academy, the Qur’an’s lessons are integrated into the curriculum, which also means the school does not qualify for state funding. If we want treasures from Allah, we must strive for them…
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Holding on to the Qur'an
Brother Wadud Hassan reminds us to hold on to the Qur'an and always turn to it especially in times of need. Support the show
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Did life happen by chance?
Ustadh Michael wolfender talks about the origin of the popular idea that life on earth happened by chance and states that although this idea is popular, it is the most illogical explanation. He explains how the most logical explanation is that there is a Designer, a Creator of the heavens, the...
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Got it rough? Allah has The Solution
Everyone faces times of difficulty and may think life is not fair. We might look around and see others around us do not have the same responsibilities we have or are not struggling like we may be. Ustadh Michael Wolfender recites the beginning of 90:1-4 Surah Al-Balad (The City) where Allah...
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The Rewards of Patience
We should think of ourselves as a soul with a body instead of a body with a soul. It is in our nature to know who Allah is, to know the truth but sometimes we lose our way. Principal Wadud speaks about what Allah says in 16:125 Surah An-Nahl (The Bee) “Invite all to the Way of your Lord with…
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The Qur’an is a Mercy to Humanity
Ustadh Michael Wolfender shares the story of the first revelation. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was in secution, thinking, pondering when the angel Jibreel (Gabrial) came to him with and said Icra, read (Surah Alaq (96) The Clot). The Qur’an is the ultimate reading, the ultimate recitation that has great...
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Practicing Kindness Through Our Tongues
Principal Wadud Hassan reflects on how remembering Allah in our hearts can control our tongues. When our time is up in this world, we will return to Allah and we must be wary of how we spend our time and resources before we meet Allah SWT. Allah will grant us what we desire in the hereafter if we...
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The Importance of Showing Gratitude
Thank you for all of the support at our end of year fundraiser! In this khutbah, Principal Wadud Hasan shares how we can grow gratitude, expressing it at times like when we wake up, when we close our eyes, eat and pray. In surah Ibrahim (Abraham) 14:7, Allah says “And remember when your Lord...
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Having Tawfik and Bringing Our Hearts Closer to Allah
As Muslims, sometimes we have to go on a journey to get closer to Allah by visiting the houses of Allah SWT in Mecca and Madina. When you visit Masjid al Nabawi in Madina, the prayer of one rakaa is equivalent to 50,000 rakaa and when you pray one rakaa at Masjid al-Haram, it is equivalent to one...
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Good Behavior and Characteristics of the Prophet to Follow
The people of Mecca knew who Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him was, what he was like, his kind character, how he was well-trusted and loved, and how he interacted with people. However, when he came with the message of Allah and truth, they rejected him and what he was preaching. This was a test...
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Purifying Our Hearts in Becoming Our Best Selves
There is no one else that deserves our unconditional obedience but Allah SWT and on the day of judgement, when we meet our Creator, our wealth, children, and things of this world will not be with us. Therefore, we should not forget the real purpose of being in this life and in this world is to...
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Learning from the Best on How to Treat Those Around Us
Ever had difficulty dealing with those around you? Allah sent us His messenger, Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, as the best example for us to learn how to be kind, courteous, respectful, understanding and merciful to those around us. Ustadh Michael Wolfender asks students to think of a time...
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Loving the Prophet SAW
Principal Wadud Hasan explains the importance of our love for Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him and how following the ways of the Prophet, allows us to love Allah SWT. In Surah Tawbah (The Repentance) 9:128 of the Quran, Allah says that He has sent a prophet that loves us so much, our suffering...
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Practices of Mercy by the Messenger
In Surat Al-Anbya (21 The Prophets), Allah subhanallah wa ta’ala tells Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him: “We have sent you ˹O Prophet˺ only as a mercy for the whole world.” (21:107) Ustadh Michael Wolfender shares examples from the prophet’s mercy many times throughout his life and more so…
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Surah Ad-Duhaa: Finding Our Light
Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him, grew up as an orphan and Allah SWT took care of him and made sure he was taken care of. However, there were times when the prophet ﷺ faced hardships in the society he lived in, being perturbed by the prevalence of idol worship, inappropriate taking of life and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Making Allah's guidance meaningful for everyone is part of the mission of Good Tree Academy, an Islamic school with Pre-K to high school curriculum in learning Arabic, Qur'an and equivalent core curriculum to local public schools. Qur'an Connection seeks to share guidance for everyone seeking it. Support our project at www.goodtreeacademy.org/donate?id=pd
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