صفحات من حياتي - فضيلة الشيخ د.سمير مراد

Table of Contents for the Dialogue Session (Pages from My Life): [00:00] Introductory Overview: A brief overview of the dialogue's questions and main themes. [02:30] Formal Program Introduction: Welcoming His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Samir Murad and introducing his biography and his scholarly and da'wah (missionary) career. [03:30] The Three Major Milestones in His Upbringing and Career: Emigration from Palestine and Growing Up in Jordan. His desire to join the fedayeen in southern Lebanon at the age of 17, and God's protection in preventing his refusal due to his young age. The Transition from the Muslim Brotherhood to the Salafi Methodology and the Path of Islamic Knowledge. [06:10] The Impact of Emigration and Political and Social Stability in Jordan: How Jordan's stability contributed to a broader intellectual and da'wah horizon, and the influence of the conservative environment and the Hashemite monarchy on wise thinking and psychological tranquility. [08:58] Scholars and the Journey in Pursuit of Knowledge (Discipleship and Meetings): The sheikhs from whom he studied and learned (Sheikh Mahmoud Abdul Raouf Al-Qasim, Sheikh Abu Hilmi, Sheikh Muhammad Musa Nasr). The high chains of transmission he received (from Sheikh Al-Nahhas, Sheikh Al-Habashi, Sheikh Al-Sindi, Sheikh Al-Umrani). Meetings and gatherings with senior scholars (Sheikh Ibn Baz, Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen, Sheikh Al-Fawzan, Sheikh Abdul Razzaq Afifi, Sheikh Al-Albani, and others). [11:10] Personal Approach to Reading and Academic Acquisition: Writing and poetry since the fifth grade of elementary school. Studying the books of early scholars and comprehensive works (Al-Tamhid and Al-Istidhkar by Ibn Abd Al-Barr, and the books of Imam Al-Bukhari). Living with the Shafi'i school of thought for nearly 30 years, and the impact of its principles and jurisprudence on issuing fatwas. [13:38] The Emergence and Development of the Da'wah Project: His early activism and da'wah activities with students and teaching girls. His stance on assuming leadership of certain areas with the Muslim Brotherhood and his rejection of it. His transition to studying Shafi'i jurisprudence and its principles, and his da'wah trips to various governorates in Jordan (Aqaba, Karak, the Jordan Valley, Irbid, and Mafraq). [16:28] The Three Stages of Scholarly Maturity: The first stage: A stage lacking maturity (performing prayers and engaging in activism). The second stage: The early Salafi stage (disorganized and chaotic, focusing on correcting hadiths and unstructured scholarly pursuits). The third stage: The stage of true scholarly maturity, developing a personal jurisprudential faculty, and critiquing the prevalent methods of rote learning and memorization. [20:25] The three most prominent obstacles faced in his da'wah journey and how he overcame them: [20:40] Malicious propaganda and slander: Envy, jealousy, and slander against him to official circles and the Ministry of Religious Endowments, leading to him being prevented from preaching and teaching in mosques. [22:35] Difficult health situation: Suffering from rheumatism since the age of 12 and undergoing surgeries, followed by diabetes. [23:32] Financial obstacle: Not pursuing worldly gains and focusing on books and knowledge, and appreciating the role of Brother "Abu Majdi" and some close associates in supporting him psychologically and financially. [26:00] Conclusion of the meeting with thanks and appreciation.