Author Archives: Azhar Subedar

Mosques  Fact: The population of Muslims in America continues to grow steadily and the Masajid in the USA have doubled in a span of 12 years. But with the accessibility to online lectures, classes, programs, and webinars that can enrich one with information on Islam, and even teach the kids Quran via Skype from across the […]

So, today is Halloween… People are planing how to spend this evening. Before you finalize your plans and step out tonight, regardless if it is for trick or treating or partying; Listen and reflect upon this.

Understanding Extremism Peace not violence.  For as long as time has documented the existence of human kind both religion and rule of law were around. In one form or another, through different shapes and forms; extremism and radicalism have managed to seep in them enough to make its presence known. We point these elements out […]

Lunar Calendar  Celebrate the significant Islamic new year. For those who might have missed it, we entered a new lunar year cycle 2 nights ago. The 1437th year from the completion of the Migration symbolizes a great decision in history which bore immediate fruits of promise and stabilization, after much hardship endured and instability. Without celebrations […]

Hate Rhetoric and Islam Three step detail on the correlation. Islamophobia gains momentum across our beautiful Nation, threatening to divide and destroy the exact roots which we have sprouted, grown and learnt from over the ages – take a moment to Question this happening. I discuss a three step detail of happenings. Problem or opportunity? Shaikh AlMashriq is dedicated to delivering quality […]

Life of the Five Prophets Part 5:  Muhammad A.S This final segment of our series closes with none other than Habeeb Muhammad Mustafa SAW. 13 lessons are extracted, not from his commands or Sunnah, but from his Demeanor and determination. Listen now… Bismillah (In the name of God) Imam Azhar (Shaikh AlMashriq) (Review our list of all Lectures: Here)

Life of the Five Prophets Part 4:  Isa A.S Sayyidina Isa A.S- the spirit breathed by Allah (RuuhAllah)- is the fourth Prophet in discussion in our series. Another one whose Name is mentioned in the Quran frequently. A Messenger whose story is not yet complete. Grand lessons of faith can be extracted from it. Listen now… Bismillah (In […]

Life of the Five Prophets Part 3: Musa A.S Musa A.S – better known as KaleemAllah – A prophet whose name paints pages in chapters throughout the volumes of the Quran. So many incidents in his life bring forth lessons that we can latch on to and build our lives therefrom today. Listen now… Bismillah (In the name […]

Life of the Five Prophets Part 2: Nabi Ibrahim A.S Continuing our series in search of life lessons we can take home and adopt today, the life of Nabi Ibrahim A.S offers many lessons. -Bismillah (In the name of God) Imam Azhar (Shaikh AlMashriq) (Review our list of all Lectures: Here)

Life of the Five Prophets Nuh A.S Beginning with Prophet Nuh A.S and his 950 year struggle, we embark on our five part series covering each of the Arch-Prophets. Through the Quran, we learn that there are five Arch-Prophets whose lives are a lesson for the entire humanity. Unfortunately though, many today take these stories as tales that can increase our knowledge […]