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The Hot Seat

Published by Islamic Podcast

  • Islam
  • Religion & spirituality

The Hot Seat is an interactive Islamic podcast that aims to deal with contemporary issues by using classical solutions from the past. Atheism. Feminism. Politics. The early generations of Muslims – the best of Muslims – had answers for all of these issues and many more. However, this isn't your average Islamic lecture series. Firstly, YOU have the power to choose the topic you would like to see discussed on the show. Secondly, the unique format of the show comes to life through an engaging, captivating, and often heated dialogue between two opposing parties. Enjoy! Find out more by visiting www.thehotseatpodcast.com or by following us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod

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  1. Quick but important message from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Dec 17, 20201 min

  2. Is Music Allowed in Islam? #Halal #Haram #Music #Islam from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Dec 3, 20202 hr 41 min

    The Hot Seat Disclaimer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRb75z2GDZg 00:00 Introduction 01:30 The three types of music & singing 03:04 The first type – permissible music & singing 14:54 The second type – prohibited music & singing 16:10 The word 'makrooh' according to the salaf 28:12 A summary of the first two types 28:57 The third type – music & singing to get closer to Allah 32:42 Why are using ijma' and not the Quran & Sunnah? 41:45 Evidence from The Quran that music is haram 45:55 The unanimous agreement of the companions 47:19 What is ijma' as-sukooti? 55:44 Music takes you away from your religion 58:28 The famous hadith in Sahih Bukhari prohibiting music 1:01:29 Is this hadith authentic? 1:12:55 Is Hisham ibn Ammar a reliable narrator? 1:29:22 What can we understand from this hadith? 1:30:44 What is dalaalatu al-iqtiraan? 1:39:22 Are you misunderstanding this hadith? 1:51:06 More evidences from The Quran that music is haram 1:56:02 The dangers of music in the 21st Century 1:57:31 Is the evidence against music clear cut? 2:01:30 But, didn't the Prophet ﷺ listen to two slave girls singing? 2:14:52 30 scholars have transmitted ijma' that music is haram 2:17:23 Is it a valid difference of opinion? 2:21:39 Summary & breakdown of the discussion 2:24:21 Not every strange opinion should be considered 2:27:43 Is it permissible to eat at a restaurant with music on? 2:28:36 Can we give da'wah through poetry and music? 2:30:33 What if the content of the permissible type of music is questionable? 2:30:47 Can you recite Quran in a musical tone? 2:31:17 Since advice to the listeners You can also find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/almadrasatualumariyyah Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAU2525 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #AbdulrahmanHassan #TheHotSeat

  3. ROUND 2: #Asharis vs #Salafis - Understanding Allah's Names & Attributes from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Dec 3, 20202 hr 20 min

    The Hot Seat Disclaimer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRb75z2GDZg Sign up at https://www.amauathome.com/ to stay up to date with all of our courses. 00:00 Introduction 01:41 The hadith of 73 sects 04:46 The problem of ilm al-kalaam 18:01 The three groups when it comes to Allah's names and attributes 19:08 The first group – those who distort 21:47 The second group – the anthropomorphists 23:27 The third group – ahlus sunnah 25:57 A powerful statement from Imam at-Tirmidhi 34:17 The problem with ta'weel 40:03 The inconsistency of the Ash'aris 49:12 The danger of saying the apparent meaning is not intended 54:22 Ta'weel is allowed with conditions 56:24 Examples of the salaf making ta'weel 1:00:06 The problem with tafweed 1:07:37 The salaf said affirm the apparent meaning 1:14:10 The Prophet ﷺ taught the companions to affirm the apparent meaning 1:16:48 Does The Quran support the Ash'aris? 1:24:00 The Ash'aris claims of ijma' 1:37:25 Supposed problems with affirming the apparent 1:42:38 Does Allah have a body? 1:46:06 'Logical' arguments from the Ash'aris 1:53:42 Do you get your aqeedah from Ibn Taymiyyah? 1:55:49 Can we call Allah the 'Prime Mover' or the 'First Cause'? 1:57:27 Golden arguments against the Ash'aris 2:06:01 Is there al-majaz in The Quran? 2:07:51 Do Ash'aris still exist today? 2:13:00 Are the 72 misguided sects from the disbelievers? 2:14:26 Summary You can also find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/almadrasatualumariyyah Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAU2525 iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #AbdulrahmanHassan #TheHotSeat

  4. Should I Follow a Madhab? #Hanafi #Shafi #Maliki #Hanbali #Salafi from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Nov 4, 20202 hr 42 min

    The Hot Seat Disclaimer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRb75z2GDZg Sign up at https://www.amauathome.com/ to stay up to date with all of our courses. 00:00 Introduction 02:20 Extremism in Islam 05:03 The role of Allah, the Messengers & the Muslims 11:22 The characteristics of the shari'ah 19:36 The difference between the prophets and scholars 21:06 What is a madhab? 24:05 The three types of people 33:29 The history of the madhabs 41:06 Is following a madhab the same as taqleed? 47:10 Can a muqallid follow a muqallid? 49:48 Is the truth restricted to the four madhabs? 57:36 Everybody claims the truth 1:04:02 Choosing a sahih hadith over a madhab 1:10:28 You're always following somebody 1:14:22 The actions of the people of Madinah 1:20:39 Blind following one madhab only 1:35:18 Is the truth singular? 2:02:15 Does a muqallid have to know the evidence? 2:08:13 Let's get rid of the madhabs! 2:23:58 Is it still possible to become a mujtahid? 2:26:16 How do you choose and follow a madhab? 2:29:29 Are there 4 or 5 madhabs? 2:31:19 Why mention the views of modern-day scholars? 2:37:17 Final thoughts You can also find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/almadrasatualumariyyah Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAU2525 BarakAllahu feekum.

  5. Surviving in a Non-Muslim Country || #France #Protests #Politics from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Oct 29, 20202 hr 37 min

    The Hot Seat Disclaimer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRb75z2GDZg Sign up at https://www.amauathome.com/ to stay up to date with all of our courses. 00:00 Introduction 02:08 Ustadh Abdulrahman's foundation 23:17 Fixing the society from the top or the bottom? 52:39 Your approach is too long! 55:37 We need the scholars 59:18 But, the scholars don't understand our reality! 1:01:18 What makes a scholar? 1:17:45 Should we engage in politics? 1:30:21 What's the solution? 1:44:27 Are we allowed to protest? 2:28:43 What should the Muslims focus on? You can also find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/almadrasatualumariyyah Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAU2525 BarakAllahu feekum.

  6. Is Hijrah Obligatory? #UK #USA #Canada from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Oct 21, 20202 hr 1 min

    The Hot Seat Disclaimer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRb75z2GDZg Sign up at https://www.amauathome.com/ to stay up to date with all of our courses. 00:00 – Introduction 01:41 – Loving and hating for the sake of Allah 12:28 – Can Muslims co-exist with disbelievers in their lands? 22:09 – What is the definition of hijrah? 28:31 – Is hijrah obligatory? 1:00:41 – The risk of losing your children 1:13:05 – Why can't we stay and fix the non-Muslim lands? 1:23:24 – Conditions for travelling to the lands of the disbelievers 1:36:13 – But, the Muslim countries are no better! 1:42:46 – Is hijrah really practical? 1:48:28 – Closing questions 1:55:40 – Final thoughts You can also find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/almadrasatualumariyyah Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAU2525 BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #TheHotSeat #Hijrah

  7. The Hot Seat Disclaimer from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Oct 21, 20202 min

    Sign up at https://www.amauathome.com/ to stay up to date with all of our courses. Episode on Homosexuality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6CcbI_fIfk You can also find us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/almadrasatualumariyyah Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAU2525 BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #TheHotSeat #Disclaimer

  8. What's Wrong with Homosexuality? #LGBTQ vs. #Islam from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Oct 14, 20202 hr 24 min

    00:00 – Introduction 02:47 – Is homosexuality part of the fitrah? 21:55 – Islam isn't just against homosexuality 28:36 – Islam's definition of homosexuality 38:20 – What is the punishment for homosexuality? 42:51 – Are people born gay? 56:47 – The West does not care about homosexuals 1:03:03 – Having homosexual thoughts but not acting upon them 1:06:04 – Advice to those who have homosexual thoughts 1:14:00 – Why does Allah care about sexuality? 1:32:40 – Do the scholars agree on the punishment for homosexuality? 1:37:49 – Challenging the evidence in The Quran 1:46:13 – What does Islam say about lesbianism? 1:50:01 – Should Muslims hate gay people? 1:56:43 – Can we support LGBTQ rights? 2:16:39 – Can we work with the LGBTQ community on a common goal? 2:20:47 – The importance of returning to the scholars #AMAU #TheHotSeat #LGBTQ

  9. Why are Muslims suffering? from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Feb 12, 202057 min

    In this episode of The Hot Seat, brother Shahid Hassan argues with Ustaadh Muhammad Tim on the condition of muslims and why we are suffering all throughout the world Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  10. The Evil Eye - Causes and Cure from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Dec 27, 20191 hr 19 min

    In this episode of The Hot Seat, brother Shahid Hassan argues with Ustaadh AbdulRahman Hassan and Ustaadh Muhammad Tim on the reality of the Evil Eye and how to cure it and other ailments caused by the unseen world Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  11. Hocus Pocus : A Critical Dialogue on Whether Magic is Real from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Dec 19, 20191 hr 24 min

    In this episode of The Hot Seat, brother Shahid Hassan argues with Ustaadh AbdulRahman Hassan and Ustaadh Muhammad Tim that the only real magic is sleight of hand, rather than incantations and actions that will harm a person Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  12. Q&A: Is Jinn Possession Real? from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Dec 14, 201929 min

    Ustadh Muhammad Tim and Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan answer questions on jinn possession Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  13. Is Jinn Possession Real? (Part 2) from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Dec 7, 201949 min

    In the second episode of the second season of The Hot Seat, brother Shahid discusses with Ustadh Muhammad Tim and Ustadh AbdulRahman Hassan about the reality of Jinn Possession, and the practicality of the effect jinn possession Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  14. Is Jinn Possession Real? (Part 1) from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Nov 29, 20191 hr 29 min

    In the first brand new episode of the second season of The Hot Seat, brother Shahid discusses with Ustadh Muhammad Tim and Ustadh AbdulRahman Hassan about the reality of Jinn Possession, and whether doubting it is a position in Ahlussunnah or not Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  15. Season 2 Coming Soon In Shā' Allāh from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Nov 18, 20191 min

    Season 2 Coming Soon In Shā' Allāh SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Follow us on our Official Social Media pages. Instagram: @thehotseat_pod Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  16. Reason vs. Revelation from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Aug 9, 201955 min

    Does reason or intellect hold weight against the revelation from God? Is there place for reason in the Religion of Islam? Are our intellects given a precedence over the textual revelations that we have received from God (The Qur'an and Hadith)? Find out in this weeks episode of The Hot Seat Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  17. Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan's Life Story (Part 2) from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Aug 3, 20191 hr 21 min

    For the first time ever on a public platform Ustadh Abdulrahman speaks about his journey to seeking knowledge and some of the benefits we can take from his life. Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  18. Q&A: Is Muhammad ﷺ a False Prophet? from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Jul 27, 201916 min

    Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan answers your questions from Episode 6 - Is Muhammad ﷺ a False Prophet? Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next show.

  19. Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan's Life Story (Part 1) from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Jul 20, 20191 hr 21 min

    For the first time ever on a public platform Ustadh Abdulrahman speaks about his journey to seeking knowledge and some of the benefits we can take from his life. Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next episode. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHC1c8i5RMDE-2GhNBCQeVw Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com

  20. Q&A: Why Follow Hadiths? Isn't The Quran Enough? from The Hot Seat, opens in a new tab

    Jul 15, 201914 min

    Download our FREE book on Hadith Rejectors called 'From a Loving Son to a Loving Father' here: http://thehotseatpodcast.com/resources/ Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan answers your questions from Episode 5 - Why Follow Hadiths? Isn't The Quran Enough? Follow us on Instagram @thehotseat_pod Email us your questions at questions@thehotseatpodcast.com Visit www.thehotseatpodcast.com to vote for the topic you'd like to see discussed on the next show.

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