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Wealth, Deeds, and the Day of Reckoning

September 25, 2026

Wealth, Deeds, and the Day of Reckoning by Dr Imranali Sibtain Panjwani

urah al-Masad is one of the shortest chapters of the Qur’an, yet it carries a philosophical weight far beyond its length. The surah singles out Abu Lahab, the uncle of the Prophet (peace be upon him), for his relentless hostility toward the message of Islam – a hostility that extended to verbal abuse, mockery, and active efforts to obstruct the transmission of revelation. Having already examined the surah’s opening verse, in which Allah declares “perish the hands of Abu Lahab, and he did perish,” attention now turns to the second verse: “Neither his wealth availed him, nor what he had earned.”

Tafsir Surat al Layl – v4-7: ‘Generosity vs Makkan Greed’

May 15, 2026

In this tafsir session on Surah al-Layl (verses 4–10), Sh Dr. Imranali Panjwani explores the ethical and historical frameworks of the Quran. He introduces the literary concept of Chiasmus, illustrating how the Quran acts as a divine mirror by inverting its grammatical structures to contrast the traits of a godly, generous person with an ungodly, stingy one. Moving beyond language, Dr. Panjwani dives into the historical realities of Meccan society, discussing how the elite used exorbitant usury (riba) and selective, tribal generosity to oppress the lower classes. Ultimately, he challenges contemporary Muslims to view the Quran as a living text that inspires innovative socio-economic frameworks to protect the poor and oppressed today.

Divine Attributes in Creation

October 12, 2025

In this video, you will go through the verses of Surah al Tawkir with Dr Panjwani and explore what the tafsir tells us about accountability in the hereafter.

The Message of Al-Hussain Through the Lens of the Quran – Part 1

August 24, 2025

In this video, you will go through the verses of Surah al Tawkir with Dr Panjwani and explore what the tafsir tells us about accountability in the hereafter.

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