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Theme #29: Reviving the Prophetic Pursuit of Knowledge

August 20, 2026

Theme #29: Reviving the Prophetic Pursuit of Knowledge

This theme grounds discussions in the ethos of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who made seeking knowledge (talab al-ilm) a foundational duty. It highlights the shared responsibility: preachers/mullas/maulanas must deliver teachings with depth, research, relevance, and sincerity for real change, while the community must approach knowledge with openness, critical reflection, humility, and action. The goal is real spiritual and communal transformation, not mere ritual.

Measuring Real Change

August 18, 2026

Measuring Real Change by Mohamedarif Suleman

How Preachers Can Evaluate the Effectiveness of Their Teachings

When we gather in the majlis, we are entering a sacred space that was always meant to be more than ritual. It is a place of remembrance, yes, but also a place of transformation. The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family, taught that gatherings of remembrance must also be gatherings of knowledge. The majlis is meant to awaken our hearts, sharpen our minds, and strengthen our resolve. Yet we must ask ourselves: are our majlises truly fulfilling this prophetic mission, or have they become limited to emotion without change?

The Power of Empathic Listening

January 18, 2026

Empathic listening is how one listens when someone is sharing their experience—an active skill that puts empathy into action. One can feel empathy without listening, but cannot truly listen empathically without empathy.

The Concept of Al-Amanah (Trustworthiness) and Al-Mas’uliyyah (Responsibility)

January 5, 2026

The Concept of Al-Amanah (Trustworthiness) and Al-Mas’uliyyah (Responsibility) by Mohammed Khaku (Allentown, USA)

“That Day, shall we set a seal on their mouths. But their hands will speak to us, and their feet bear witness to all that they did.
(Yasin, 36: 65.) Islamic scholars (Mufassirin) have explored the meanings of the terms

The Prophet’s Household as Guardians of Prophetic Wisdom – Part 2

October 21, 2025

The Prophet’s Household as Guardians of Prophetic Wisdom – Part 2 by Zamena Manekia-Manji

s Twelvers, we need to understand how each Imam of the Ahlul Bayt preserved, endorsed, and spread the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (saww) based on the eras they lived in. For example, during the time of Imam Ali (as), the Muslims were brainwashed and lured to the point that it took them 25 years to finally recognise Imam Ali (as) as the rightful caliph chosen by the Holy Prophet himself.

This publication originally started as print magazine in Nairobi under the auspices of the Haydari Madrasah. Later on, with greater demand for online material and demand to suppress costs as well as reach a wider audience, TC on Friday, became an online "Friday supplement". In the early 2000s, the forum received the support of The World Federation, giving their blessings to the publication as well as helping in its broadcast.

Again, with passage of time, changes are imminent as we now move to a more interactive state - a blog. To this end, I seek the support of all members who can contribute their valuable time and written material to the forum, which is being read all across the world.

Thank you

M Suleman
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