10. Actionable Tafsir by Shaikh Riyad Nadwi (Dars 10) التفسير بعين العمل

This Tafsir Dars was delivered to the Oxford University Islamic Society by Sh Riyad Nadwi on 25th of January 2024. Sh Riyad Nadwi is a classically trained Islamic scholar (‘alim), who also holds a doctorate in cognitive science. In this new Tafsir series he draws on both areas of his expertise to ponder meanings and guidance in the Quran with a view to enhancing pious cognition and righteous conduct. Starting at the beginning (Surah Al-Fatiha) the series will progress sequentially through the chapters of the Quran.
Topics covered in this 10th lecture of the series:
1- Command to look at the traces of Allah’s Mercy
2- Mercy in the hostile environments
3- Mercy of the womb
4- Mercy in the hostile environment of space
5- A protected roof for our home
6- The meaning of samaa
7- The meaning of saqf
8- The link between Al-Rahman and Rahim
9- The secret of human connections
10- Semantic fields of the words womb and rahim
11- The influence of ishtiqaq (derivation) on meaning
12- Devine origin of ishtiqaq
13- One percent of Divine Compassion
14- The most powerful forces in nature
15- Parental sense of value for their life