0.9 Actionable Tafsir by Shaikh Riyad Nadwi (Dars 9) التفسير بعين العمل

This Tafsir Dars was delivered to the Oxford University Islamic Society by Sh Riyad Nadwi on 18th 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 9th lecture of the series:
1- Meaning of Al-Rahman and Al-Rahim
2- Meaning in Morphology
3- Meaning in preset moulds
4- The two categories of Compassion
5- Four names linked to al-Rahim
6- The distinction between the two names
7- Limitations of human sense of scale
8- Scale of the Kursi and the Arsh
9- The naming of the womb
10- The need for to seek repentance
The action point for this class was get in the habit of doing istighfar 100 times a day. A suggested format is:
رَبّ اغفِر لي وتُب عليّ، إنّكَ أنتَ التوّاب الرحيم