Best Zarar Podcasts (2024)

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Event of Mubahila 55:39

2d ago55:39

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Among the delegations that came to Prophet Muhammad was on e from the Christians of Najran after their chief chief bishop and his people were invited to Islam. They came to negotiate a truce with the Prophet. They offered terms that were unacceptable to the Prophet, and he invited them to a Mubahila, a prayer for divine curse upon the liars. The Pr…

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Empowered Developers Write Clean Code, Tom Howlett, Head of Product at Sonar 32:14

11d ago32:14

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Tom Howlett, Head of Product Management at Sonar is our guest today. Sonar is the leader in helping engineers write clean code through continuous feedback during the development process, and is trusted by millions of developers worldwide. We talk about: - The idea of "Start Left" and how it ties into "Shift Left" - Gen AI in developer workflows and…

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How to Shift Left on Security 36:03

30d ago36:03

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Max Tykhenko, Security Architect from IBM joins the podcast to talk about: What are the attack surfaces that most people don't think about enough? How has the security landscape changed over the last few years in terms of threat detection. How vulnerable are we than how we were 10 years ago? We all know what shift left generally means, but what doe…

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Exploring THCa Flower with Emma & Sophia 1:55

2M ago1:55

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Join Emma and Sophia as they delve into the fascinating world of THCa flower on "High Notes." From legendary strains to exotic varieties, they explore the diverse offerings of Bay Smokes, renowned for their quality and transparency. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or new to THCa, Emma and Sophia provide insightful discussions, reviews, and upd…

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Year of Delegations 48:17

2M ago48:17

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The Expedition of Tabuk demonstrated to Arabs the strength of the Muslims. Over the next year, the various tribes responded by sending the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) delegations to accept Islam and pledge their allegiance. Prophet Muhammmad welcomed them & forgave past conflicts. He focused on: - Renouncing idolatry & polytheism - Spreading Islamic kn…

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Getting into GitOps with Fred Harper, Principal Developer Advocate, kubefirst.io 38:35

1M ago38:35

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Frederic Harper, Principal Developer Advocate, from kubefirst.io joins the podcast to dive into GitOps. We discuss: - What is GitOps? - How GitOps can help orgs manage their infrastructure - How to get started - Secrets management - Monorepos You can follow Fred here: https://twitter.com/fharper YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Xfv2bp Apple Podcasts: https…

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Masjid ad Zarar destroyed 53:58

2M ago53:58

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Masjid ad Zarar, the Mosque of Harm, was a mosque built by the hypocrites of Madinah to coverty oppose the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). They completed it just before Prophet Muhammad departed on the Expedition of Tabuk. Upon his return, Allah revealed their hypocracy in the Quran and the Prophet ordered the mosque to be destroyed. Soon after, Abdullah …

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Focus to Scale: Amplifying XP Practices with Elisabeth Hendrickson 39:57

2M ago39:57

39:57

Elisabeth Hendrickson, author of the hugely impactful book, Explore It! joins the podcast to talk - How the Explore It! text came to be - What is it about testing that tends to make it a gate rather than part of development - How we can scale XP practices - Importance of focus and how XP helps achieve it. - How to deal with resistance when introduc…

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Value Stream Mapping is Not Enough with Steve Pereira 39:52

2M ago39:52

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Steve Pereira, author of "Flow Engineering: From Value Stream Mapping to Effective Action", joins the podcast to talk about how to convert your glorious Value Stream Map into actual actions which actual people can actually do to see actual results in the actual world. About the book https://itrevolution.com/product/flow-engineering/ Buy the book ht…

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Assassination plot at the Mountain Pass 55:10

2M ago55:10

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Allah had warned Prophet Muhammad in the Quran (64:4) that his companions contained hypocrites so skilled at deceit that the prophet himself was pleased by their speech and appearance. Only revelation could expose them. Later, during the return from the Tabuk expedition, while Prophet Muhammad went through a mountain pass while instructing his army…

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Nightmare on Scrum Street: Scrum Anti-Patterns 28:52

3M ago28:52

28:52

Jeff "Chezzy" Morgan, Gino Marckx and Zarar Siddiqi address a listener question about Scrum anti-patterns. Halfway through talking about this topic we realized that this episode could easily be three hours long, but we resisted yet managed to unmask a few of them. YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Xfv2bp Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bNrAJK Spotify Podc…

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Engineering Insights: From Meta to Microservices with Ian Gartley 1:14:44

3M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

Ian Gartley, Principal Engineer from Varo Bank, formerly of Meta and RBC, joins the podcast. Topics below, timestamps are approximate: 00:00 - Putting “Ex-Meta” on LinkedIn Profiles 02:15: What makes a good intermediate developer hiring interview question? / MVP Architectures 11:30 - Challenges with MicroServices / Convenience of Sidecars 23:30 - O…

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Imam Ali - As Harun was to Musa | Tabuk Pt 2 56:29

3M ago56:29

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When leaving for Tabuk, the Prophet (s) appointed Imam Ali (as) as his deputy in Madinah to protect against any uprising led by the Munafiqeen. Explaining it's significance, he said to Imam Ali "You are to me as Harun was to Musa, except that there is no prophet after me." There were at least 7 occasions that Prophet Muhammad made such a statement …

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Get the Lowdown on these Kanban Courses Floating Around 34:40

3M ago34:40

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Zarar Siddiqi is joined by Paul Henman (https://torontoagilecoach.ca/) to talk about: - Recent Kanban Courses he's taken and what's taught there - Team Kanban Practitioner, Kanban System Design, Kanban System Improvement, and what they can teach you - Applying Kanban Concepts to Scrum, e.g., WIP Limit, Small Batch Sizes etc. - What Paul might do di…

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Ep. 85: Change Management is Not Linear - Jason Little talks Six Big Ideas 37:51

3M ago37:51

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Jason Little talks his new book about change management with Zarar Siddiqi and Csaba Bereczki. Buy it here: https://www.amazon.ca/Six-Big-Ideas-Adaptive-Organizations/dp/B0D3QV5FYQ/ Jason Little and Ken Richard's site: https://leanchange.org/ Jason's site: https://www.agilecoach.ca/ Follow the podcast on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12…

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Tabuk Part 1 - Rome Conquers Persia 55:57

3M ago55:57

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This lecture covers the prelude to the Battle of Tabuk. Key topics include: - Birth of Ibrahim: Upon returning to Medina, the Prophet’s wife Mariya the Coptic gave birth to a son, named Ibrahim. The Angel Gabriel congratulated the Prophet on becoming a father. - Expedition of Tabuk: This was the last military campaign led by the Prophet. It aimed t…

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The Siege of Ta'if 51:15

6M ago51:15

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After victory against Banu Thaqif at Hunayn, Prophet Muhammad marched his army to Ta'if, where Banu Thaqif had retreated to and barricated themselves inside with enough food and water to last them for a year. The Prophet declared any slaves who joined Islam and left the fortress would be granted freedom, and many took him up on the offer. As the si…

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Ep. 84: How Jira ruined agile 19:59

6M ago19:59

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Csaba, Gino and Zarar talk about how project management systems like Jira create bloat in how we work. And suggest some ideas. YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Xfv2bp Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bNrAJK Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/4bZjtcA LinkedIn Group: https://bit.ly/3wZIWDM RSS Feed: https://bit.ly/3KsaODW Twitter: https://bit.ly/4ecWHju…

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The Battle of Hunain 52:01

6M ago52:01

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Banu Thaqif had been long standing rivals of the Quraysh. They saw the Quraysh's defeated as an opportunity to attack and seize control of Mecca for themselves. In response, Prophet Muhammad called all Muslims to battle and led an army of 12,000 against them. Banu Thaqif's side had over 20,000. Banu Thaqif setup an ambush in the Valley of Hunain, m…

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Ep. 83: You applied continuous delivery to WHAT? 22:44

7M ago22:44

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Gino Marckx and Zarar Siddiqi bring back the pod after a long hiatus and we talk about Gino's hopes and dreams of applying continuous delivery to weird cases. Follow us wherever you find podcasts. YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Xfv2bp Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bNrAJK Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/4bZjtcA LinkedIn Group: https://bit.ly/3wZIWD…

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Converting in Droves 52:23

9M ago52:23

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After the conquest of Mecca, hundreds of thousands of Arabs came to the prophet to convert and pledge their allegiance. This lecture covers why they joined now and reflects the verses of Surah An-Nasr which predicted this. The Prophet also sent various small expiditions to the surrounding tribes to invite them to Islam. The last of the pagan tribes…

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Conquest of Mecca [4] - Amnesty Granted 53:18

9M ago53:18

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Prophet Muhammad destroys all the idols in the Kaaba with Imam Ali's help and washes the images that had been drawn inside. He then introduced Islam to the Meccans, discarding their ideas of nationalism and tribalism, and offered a general amnesty regardless of if they convert to Islam. Prophet Muhammad told Bilal to climb on top of the Kaaba to gi…

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Conquest of Mecca [3] - Mecca Surrenders 46:30

9M ago46:30

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Prophet Muhammad had promised safety to any Meccan who either remined in their own home during the invasion or went to Abu Sufyan's home. After seeing the Muslim's strenght, Abu Sufyan saw the futility of struggle and urged the Meccans to surrender. Some Meccans remained defiant, notably his wife Hind and Ikrimah, the son of Abu Jahl. After taking …

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Conquest of Mecca [2] - Tactics and Betrayal 50:52

10M ago50:52

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Prophet Muhammad kept the attack on Mecca a closely guarded secret. However Hatib ibn Abi Balta'ah sent a letter to the Quraysh warning them of the attack. The Prophet was informed of this by revelation and he sent Ali and Zubayr to retrieve it. The Muslim army eventually marched to Mecca, where they were instructed to spread out and display their …

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Conquest of Mecca [1] - The Broken Treaty 44:53

10M ago44:53

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The Treaty of Hudaybiyya had included a vow of there being no fighting between the Quraysh and the Muslims. However, when the tribe of Banu Bakr asked the leaders of Quraysh for help in a raid against their long time foe Banu Khuza'ah, a tribe with many Muslims and who were longtime allies of Prophet Muhammad, the Quraysh joined in. The raiders kil…

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Campaign of Dhat Al-Salasil 49:23

10M ago49:23

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The Campaign of Dhat Al-Salasil occurred soon after "defeat" at the Battle of Mu'tah, when various Ghassanid affiliated tribes sensed an opportunity to invade Medina. They thought the Muslims would be weak and demoralized. A bedouin learned about the gathering army and informed Prophed Muhammad, who designated an army and commander to go fight them…

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Fighting the Roman Army 48:17

11M ago48:17

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The Roman army, with 10,000 soliders, outnumbered the Muslims 3:1 at the Battle of Mutah. Some of the Muslims feared the large army and wanted to retreat, but the senior companions bolstered their courage. Prophet Muhammad had appointed a leader for the army, with two backup leaders in case the first one was martyred. This was a hard battle. Jaffer…

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Ep. 82: I want the next 40 sprints planned in advance 20:03

12M ago20:03

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Zarar get some coaching about how to handle a situation where he's being asked to plan in advance. Will he fall to the powers of corporate agile bullshit, or die trying not to? With Csaba Bereczki, Gino Marckx and Zarar Siddiqi. YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Xfv2bp Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bNrAJK Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/4bZjtcA Linke…

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The Battle of Mu'tah - Prelude 50:30

12M ago50:30

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The Battle of Mu'tah was triggered when a messenger Prophet Muhammad sent to Ghassani Shurahbil was murdered. This was a declaration of war. While Prophte Muhammad himself didn't participate in this battle, thanks to the treaty of Hudaybiyya he was able to send 3000 Muslims to fight without compromising the securit of Medina. As the army departed, …

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Umra al-Qadha 50:41

1y ago50:41

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Prophet Muhammad led the Muslims on a second attempt at Umra, thet qazaa for the last one which they couldn't complete. Rumor spread among the Mushrikeen that the Muslims were weakened, so the Prophet instructed his followers to show extra strength and bravado to dispel that notion. During the Umra: - Meccans removed their idols from the kaba for t…

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Fadak - Granted and Usurped 56:15

1y ago56:15

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Prophet Muhammad had given the garden of Fadak to his daughter Fatima, but after his passing it snatched away from her by Abu Bakr and Umar. This lecture explains: - How Fadak became the Prophet's property - Why he gifted it to Lady Fatima - Fadak was a source of immense wealth, generating enough income to fund an army. - How Umar adviced Abu Bakr …

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Khaybar - Victory, Khums & Marrying Safiyyah 45:06

1y ago45:06

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The victory at Khaybar changed the lives of the Muslim community and became a source of financial strength for them. The lecture includes: - The surrender treaty, where the Jews were allowed to remain on Khaybar in return for a share of the harvest - How the prophet distributed the khums from the war - The Muhajireen using their share of khums to r…

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Ep 81: What does Shift Left mean? 18:29

1y ago18:29

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What does shift left mean in terms of technology, processes and agile? With Csaba Bereczki, Gino Marckx and Zarar Siddiqi. Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/continuouspod Join our LinkedIn group: #continuousdelivery #podcast #agile YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Xfv2bp Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bNrAJK Spotify Podcasts: https://spo…

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Khaybar - Miracles and Conquest 47:19

1y ago47:19

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The Muslims marched to the Fort of Khaybar, attack and defeat it's treacherous occupants. Along the way, various miracles occur: - An assassin attempts to kill Prophet Muhammad, but he miraciously is suddenly mentally handicapped. - Imam Ali's unable to fight due to an illness in his eyes. Prophet Muhammad heals him and Imam Ali leads the Muslims t…

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Battle of Khaybar - Attempting Diplomacy 43:48

1+ y ago43:48

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Khaybar was manned by Jewish tribes that had previously reacted treasonously against the Muslims and had been exiled from Medina in turn. They had already attacked the Muslims once, by participating in the Battle of Khandak, and Prophet Muhammad received intel that those Jewish tribes were again planning to ally with another pagan tribes to attack …

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Letters to the Persians and Coptics 50:39

1+ y ago50:39

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Prophet Muhammad continues his outreach to foreign leaders, sending messengrs to the Persian emperor Khosrow II and the Coptic ruler Muqawqis of Alexandria. The outreach teaches us: - Islam was always meant to be globalized, not just for the Arabs. We need to also think deeply about how to universalize the messaging - The way people respond to the …

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Dawah to Surrounding Leaders 52:01

1+ y ago52:01

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With the repreieve provided by the Treaty of Hudaybiyya, Prophet Muhammad can focus on spreading Islam by doing dawah to surrounding leaders. This lecture covers encounters with two prominent leaders: 1. The Abysinnian king Najashi, who converted to Islam 2. The Roman emperor Heraclius, who questioned Abu Sufyan and acertained Prophet Muhammad's le…

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The Secret Benefits of Hudaybiyya 56:09

1+ y ago56:09

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The many of the Muslims had seen the Treaty of Hudaybiyya as a humiliating loss, yet Prophet Muhammad knew the treaty paved the way for their ultimate success. This lecture discusses the various ways this treaty helped the Muslims, along with how Allah sent Surah Al-Fath right afterwards to bolden the Muslims and help them understand the victory wh…

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Hudaybiyya: Brink of Mutiny 42:34

1+ y ago42:34

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The Quraysh sent Suhayl ibn Amr to negotiate the Treaty of Hudaybiyya with Prophet Muhammad. Suhayl had a vested interest in the outcome since two of his sons had converted to Islam, one of whom he was keeping captive. The Muslim masses were surprised by the treaty though, which they saw as an insult. Umar ibn Al-Khattab was particularly outraged, …

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Ep. 80: The Liquid Death of Failed Transformations 18:03

1+ y ago18:03

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We discuss why transformations fail and whether it's even possible for a transformation to succeed, or whether there's even a thing called a transformation? With Csaba Bereczki, Gino Marckx, Jeff "Cheezy" Morgan and Zarar Siddiqi. YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Xfv2bp Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bNrAJK Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/4bZjtcA Lin…

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Hudaybiyya: The Prophet's Emissaries 45:07

1+ y ago45:07

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While camped outside Mecca at Hudaybiyya, the Prophet Muhammad sends an emissary into the city. The Quraysh kill his camel, and he's barely allowed to leave. The Prophet then tries to send Umar ibn Al-Khattab, but he refuses out of fear. Uthman, who had strong tribal ties with people in the city, is sent instead. However, he's prevented from leavin…

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Treaty of Hudaybiyyah 48:54

1+ y ago48:54

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Prophet Muhammad saw a dream of the Muslims entering the Ka'bah to worship, and he instructs his followers to begin preparations to go to Mecca. They would go in peace, without arms. The call to go for this pilgrimage turns into an opportunity to expose more of the Munafiqeen as they make excuses to avoid the seemingly dangerous journey. When the Q…

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Ep. 79: Necessary Architectures for Continuous Delivery 22:37

1+ y ago22:37

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Happy New Year! The podcast enters its third year, and today the discussion starts with microservices versus modules, and expands to a bunch of other topics including the necessary architectures required for continuous delivery. Here's the article referenced early in the podcast: http://blogs.newardassociates.com/blog/2023/you-want-modules-not-micr…

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Surah Munafiqun Revealed - Bani Mustaliq 48:53

1+ y ago48:53

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The tribe of Bani Mustaliq were planning to launch a surprise attack against the Muslims, and rumor of it reached Prophet Muhammad. He sent a companion named Buraydah ibn al-Husayb to investigate. The rumor was confirmed. This lecture covers: - The attack Prophet Muhammad led in response - The secret hypocrites who joined this battle - The battle's…

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Sa'd's Burial & Marrying Zaynab bint Jahash 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

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Sa'd was a very high ranking companion and a shaheed. Prophet Muhammad took much more care during his burial than he normally would, yet he still chided someone who said that he would go straight to heaven. Lesson: If you have bad akhlaq, even the prophet cannot help you against the consequences Later, Prophet Muhammad proposed Zaynab bint Jahash m…

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Khandaq: Bani Qurayzah's Punishment - Pt 6 42:20

1+ y ago42:20

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After Bani Qurayzah surrendered, the punishment for their betrayal had to be decided. This lecture covers: - The penalty set by Bani Qurayzah's pre-Islamic ally, Sa'd ibn Mu'adh, and Prophet Muhammad's reaction to it - Why the punishment was so harsh - How even Bani Qurayzah's tribal custom at the time was to treat treachery with a similar punishme…

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Khandaq: Seige of Bani Qurayzah - Pt 5 50:30

1+ y ago50:30

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After the enemy coalition gave up and retreated from Medina, the Muslims had to deal with the Banu Qurayzah's treachery during the seige. This lecture covers: - Events during the three weeks the Muslims beseiged Bani Qurayzah - Options Bani Qurayzah considered in response - Their attemps to find allies to support them during their surrender, who wo…