Synopsis
Sheikh Sajid Umar was born in Leicester, UK. He attended primary and secondary school and college in Harare (Zimbabwe), where he studied IT and obtained a first class degree. Having memorised the Quran at the age of 18 and successfully opening an IT business, he turned his attention towards Islamic studies. He travelled to Riyadh where he enrolled at Imam Muhammed Ibn Saud Islamic University completing a University Diploma in Arabic language and Islamic Sciences. He continued his studies at al-Imam University, graduating with a Bachelors degree in Shariah, and a masters degree in Judiciary (Qadha) from the Higher Institute for Judiciary Studies (Mahad al-ali lil-Qada) at al-Imam University. His Masters Thesis was a Shariah based study of Liquidity Management using the famous Repurchase Agreement concept. He is now pursuing his PhD in the institute of Judiciary in Riyadh, specialising in Fiqh.He has spent much of his semester breaks teaching various Islamic and development programs for the youth and adults worldwide. These classes ranged from lectures in Masajid, Conferences, Radio, TV and via Online mediums. He has also spent time working on syllabus and curriculum for use in Islamic schools based in the West. He is also a Senior Lecturer at Knowledge International University and a member of their Academic Management Team. His hobbies include building computers to customer specs, book collecting and reading.Sheikh Sajid is also the Director of Islamic Development for Mercy Mission World, AlKauthar and Students Guild Lecturer, Chief Islamic Editor for Little Explorers Magazine, and project manager for several media related programs specific to Islamic Satellite Channels. Sh. Sajid is married and has two sons, named Abdullah and Ahmed. He has a brown belt in karate, is a keen golfer, swimmer, footballer and cricketer, and has completed several articles and dissertations on the Islamic Sciences.
Episodes
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Moments with the Qur'an #22
16/05/2020 Duration: 07minWhy was Musa (AS) asked to remove his slippers/sandals? And what him doing so teaches us.
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Moments with the Qur'an #21
16/05/2020 Duration: 06minListen, I do not care how sinful you think you have been! As long as you are living, just make sure you do this...
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Moments with the Qur'an #20
13/05/2020 Duration: 05minWhat to do if you are faced with two circumstances, one bad & one worse!
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Moments with the Qur'an #19
13/05/2020 Duration: 05minMusa (AS) & Khidr (AS) - A story of two twins: Patience & Perseverance
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Moments with the Qur'an #18
13/05/2020 Duration: 06minToday's lesson is from Surah alKahf and also covers that which our pious before us would say when they saw their wealth and the wealth of others.
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Moments with the Qur'an #17
11/05/2020 Duration: 07minToday's lesson is about dealing with people who do wrong to you after wronging you! A lesson from Surah Yusuf.
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Moments with the Qur'an #16
09/05/2020 Duration: 06minSurah Yusuf teachers us what to look out for when promoting people to positions of leadership & authority.
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The Young Learners' Hub Ramadan Series #3
09/05/2020 Duration: 31minThe Young Learner's Hub Presents: Tafseer for Children in Ramadan! 4 Lessons across 4 Saturdays in Ramadan Lesson 3: Explanation & Reflections from Surah alFalaq
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Moments with the Qur'an #15
09/05/2020 Duration: 07minToday's lesson is from Surah Yusuf and teaches us key practices when instructing children
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Moments with the Qur'an #14
07/05/2020 Duration: 09minToday's lesson (Aayah 55, Surah alA'raaf) covers the following: 1. The meanings of Dua in the Qur'an. Many of us think it just means: 'supplicate'. 2. The rulings of acts of worship in secret vs in open. 3. Are acts of worship better in open than in secret or vice-versa? 4. What does transgression in 'dua' refer to? 5. Why does Allah mention 'humility' before 'secret' in the aayah?
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Moments with the Qur'an #13
06/05/2020 Duration: 07minWhat is Excessivness (Israaf) In this episode we discuss what entails being excessive from an Islamic perspective. We also shed light on the concept of being excessive with regards to charitable causes.
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Moments with the Qur'an #12
06/05/2020 Duration: 06minIn today's episode we discuss lessons from Surah alA'raaf in relation do our dressing, eating and drinking habits, with a relation to the Covid-19 situation.
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The Young Learners' Hub Ramadan Series #2
03/05/2020 Duration: 32minThe Young Learner's Hub Presents: Tafseer for Children in Ramadan! 4 Lessons across 4 Saturdays in Ramadan There will be a Quiz at the end of the 4th Lesson at the end of Ramadan and everyone who passes will get a signed certificate by Sh. Sajid Umar! Lesson 2: Explanation & Reflections from Surah alIkhlaas
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Moments with the Qur'an #11
03/05/2020 Duration: 06minIn today's episode we discuss the following: 1. Rights vs Responsibilities 2. Gender specific virtues. 3. Nurture vs Nature 4. A solution to the 'rights' debate
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Moments with the Qur'an #10
03/05/2020 Duration: 06minIn today's episode we discuss the following: 1. The sanctified nature of the wealth of a believer. 2. The sanctified nature of life. 3. The ruling with regards to defending your wealth with your life. 4. Seeking donations through open ended words and sentences which do not give the donor one's clear intentions. 5. The ruling of sales based on incorrect versions of the cost price or product ability.
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Moments with the Qur'an #9
03/05/2020 Duration: 06minIn today's episode we discuss the following: 1. Two commands from one aayah in Surah Baqara towards the believers in relation to earnings and gratitude. 2. The statement of some who justify their interest based deals and other forbidden earnings by saying: "Sustenance is from Allah, so if I earn my money, even in a forbidden (Haraam) way, it was meant for me! So how can it be Haraam!". 3. We also discuss a question related to whether money is an actual blessing or curse. 4. Finally, is money Obtained or Ordained.
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Moments with the Qur'an #8
03/05/2020 Duration: 06minIn today's episode we discuss an important act that we normally forget which can help us gain taqwa, and bring blessings to our wealth and lifespan. We also discuss the different types of family relations that we have and Islam's guidance with regards to all.
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Moments with the Qur'an #7
03/05/2020 Duration: 06minToday's episode is related to dealing with those who may hate you now, but did good to you before the turbulence between you and them began...
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