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Why I Quit the Music Industry | Safe Adam (Full Podcast) Jul 28, 2024

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Safe Adam who explains why he quit being a singer-songwriter in the mainstream music industry and how Allah helped him become a successful nasheed artist.

Why So Many Marriages are Failing and the Solutions! | Qari Ishaaq Jasat Jun 26, 2024

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Ishaaq Jasat, where they identify some of the reasons why marriages are failing and discuss ways people can make their marriages stronger.

00:00 - Intro

02:38 - Receiving 13 divorce cases in one month

06:22 - Is marriage difficult?

10:21 - Why marriages are breaking down - some examples

17:49 - Be clear about expectations BEFORE marriage

20:21 - Marriage requires constant learning

25:01 - Why some marriages don't last for more than 2 years

34:42 - Why you should never compare your spouse to someone else!

38:35 - Arguments sometimes happen

42:21 - Marriage is a lifelong responsibility

43:59 - Belittling your spouse is really bad

44:40 - Men want respect, and women want love

48:18 - You are a team after getting married

56:54 - My Qur'an Journal

You can purchase My Qur'an Journal at: https://www.getmyquranjournal.com

The Greatest Miracle of My Life | Rahim Jung Apr 04, 2024

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Rahim Jung who discusses powerful lessons from his life and shares the greatest miracle of his life.

00:00 - Intro

02:58 - Growing up without a Muslim identity

09:18 - What sparked me to come back to Islam

11:45 - Getting the Dunya and feeling an emptiness

14:49 - Happiness vs Contentment

18:33 - Accepting our Qadr

20:19 - Don’t chase fame!

21:44 - Beware of the hidden shirk

23:23 - The powerful example of Umar (ra)

25:18 - How to remain sincere whilst being in the public eye

33:31 - How did you become a TV presenter?

38:00 - Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone

42:41 - Miraculous Sadaqah stories

48:17 - Charity is a means getting all types of du’as accepted

51:04 - How my mother miraculously embraced Islam

1:04:57 - Never give up making du’a

How to Pray Like the Prophet ﷺ | Ustadh Asim Khan Mar 19, 2024

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh Asim Khan where they share practical tips on how to develop khushu (focus & devotion) in salah.

00:00 - Intro

02:24 - What's the strangest place you've played Salah in?

07:01 - Leading Salah at Masjid Al Aqsa

08:04 - One tip which has transformed Ustadh Asim's Salah

09:24 - The power of Wudhu

12:29 - Should we focus on Fiqh or Khushu more?

13:38 - What is Khushu?

15:22 - Being 'present' with the mind and body in Salah

16:54 - Having reverence and awe of Allah during Salah

20:20 - Avoid praying too fast!

25:46 - How a non-Muslim's Sajdah taught Ustadh Asim a big lesson

29:05 - What does Mihrab mean?

30:00 - Repelling Shaytan's whispers in Salah

31:53 - More top Khushu tips

39:31 - The 5 levels of Salah

47:12 - Does having Khushu mean you don't know what's going on around you?

52:32 - Praying Salah at work

57:04 - Planning your day around Salah

01:03:15 - Tips for waking up for Fajr

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My Unforgettable Qur'an Journey - Lessons & Tips | Ustadh Yahya Raaby Feb 29, 2024

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Yahya Raaby share their hifdh journeys and discuss ways in how we can develop a relationship with the Qur'an. Ustadh Yayha also shares tips on how to have a productive Ramadan.

00:00 - Intro

01:59 - Memorable Ramadan moments

05:00 - Leading Tarawih for the first time

08:03 - Ustadh Yahya’s Qur’an Journey

15:19 - The Somali way of revising the Qur’an

16:17 - Ustadh Shabbir’s best days of his life

18:59 - Learning life lessons from teachers

21:59 - Learning Arabic in the UK

27:08 - Don’t think you’re too sinful to open the Qur’an

31:11 - What does it mean to have a relationship with the Qur’an?

32:22 - Who are ‘the People of the Qur’an’?

34:40 - How to reflect over the Qur’an if you don’t know Arabic

40:15 - The power of morning and evening Adhkar

50:00 - Reflecting on the Stories from the Qur’an

51:58 - Qur’an Memorisation tips

56:34 - How to have a productive Ramadan

1:01:32 - Qur’an recitation

How to Find Halal Love | Sh Ibraheem Menk Feb 11, 2024

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Ibraheem Menk where they speak about how to find a spouse and what struggles people go through when looking for someone suitable.

00:00 - Intro

03:45 - Does marriage fix everything?

11:47 - When will we know when we are ready to get married?

19:10 - Negotiables & non-negotiables, making compromises

23:53 - Mature love

25:35 - Don't pin your happiness on others

28:01 - If men get Hoors, what will women get in Jannah?

31:24 - How do I find someone?

32:30 - Asking elders/imams to find someone for you

33:01 - Telling elders you found someone you want to get married to

35:24 - Using marriage apps

38:12 - Directly approaching a sister

42:41 - Asking a sister for her mahram's number

46:27 - Hurdles in finding someone

47:20 - Don't be too picky

48:14 - Don't be shy in telling people that you are looking to get married

49:35 - The importance of having Taqwa

How to Read Minds & Hearts | Sh Navaid Aziz Jan 14, 2024

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Navaid Aziz where they discuss prophetic emotional intelligence and how we can learn it.

00:00 - Intro
02:20 - What does Islam say about emotions?
05:13 - Masculinity
09:27 - Finding the right balance with our emotions
13:02 - Channelling emotions for the sake of Allah
13:45 - Intelligence vs. emotional intelligence
15:28 - What is emotional intelligence?
16:18 - The Prophet’s ﷺ emotional intelligence
17:30 - The man who urinated in the Prophet’s ﷺ masjid
21:54 - How the Prophet ﷺ won hearts
23:45 - The Prophet’s ﷺ experience of pain & empathy for others
29:09 - No one escapes leadership
30:27 - Can one be soft and strong?
32:43 - Marriage & emotional intelligence
37:34 - It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it
38:55 - Understanding others’ emotions
45:03 - Examples from the seerah of the Prophet’s ﷺ emotional intelligence
50:54 - Social media and our value for relationships?
54:26 - How to develop emotional intelligence
1:01:28 - Final thoughts

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How to Raise Children who Love Allah | Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf Dec 24, 2023

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf where they discuss what it means to be a father and how to raise righteous children.

00:00 - Intro

01:27 - Which name of Allah resonates with you right now?

03:04 - Why I don't use a smartphone

06:08 - Giving children good names

15:07 - Becoming a dad as a teenager!

21:55 - Practical parenting tips

27:42 - What are you kids watching on YouTube?

32:00 - Why aren't people getting married young?

35:43 - Individualism

38:42 - Learning to sacrifice

43:08 - Your hopes for your children?

46:32 - Challenges for Muslims at University

55:40 - Setting up Roots Academy

58:00 - Final pieces of advice

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Palestine: Why Islam Will Win | Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad Dec 07, 2023

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad where they discuss the positives that can be taken from what's happening in Palestine. Shaykh Haitham also shares a roadmap Muslims could follow to achieve success both locally and internationally as an ummah.

00:00 - Intro

03:49 - Imani lessons we can learn from Palestine

05:58 - Allah wants this Ummah to lead

08:35 - The hypocrisy of the West has been exposed

09:31 - Don't expect that you won't be tested

11:23 - This is a clash of civilisations

15:54 - People are waking up

16:52 - Only Islam can stand up to imperialists

20:05 - "I am very optimistic (about the Ummah)"

24:19 - The West's intellectual decline

25:40 - Entire families are getting killed in Palestine

28:23 - The West & Israel's biggest mistake

30:46 - How can we avoid losing momentum for Palestine?

33:24 - Islam stops injustice around the world

36:29 - This time, it's different

37:47 - Does protesting help?

39:11 - "The ummah is in need of the entire ummah" - working together with different groups

41:56 - Everyone has a role to play

45:34 - Non-Muslims are standing up for Palestine

46:11 - Creating a strategy to appeal to the masses

47:26 - Avoiding tunnel visions

48:55 - Filling the spiritual and moral vacuum as Muslims

56:50 - The role of Imams & do protests help?

1:06:57 - A roadmap: how the ummah can be transformed

1:18:33 - Du'a

Palestine: Reclaiming the Narrative | Dr Asim Qureshi Oct 22, 2023

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr Asim Qureshi where they analyse some of the media narratives about Palestine and how Muslims should approach this topic.

00:00 - Intro

02:19 - How are you feeling about what’s happening in Palestine?

04:10 - Being available for the Palestinians - what can you do for them?

09:05 - Is it correct to call it a ‘conflict’?

10:42 - Should it be described as ‘complicated’?

12:03 - Can you be Anti-Semitic if you stand with Palestine?

14:01 - Supporting Palestinian resistance

16:15 - Should you condemn?

42:07 - Was Nelson Mandela a ‘terrorist’?

57:00 - How does Israel keep getting away with breaking international law?

1:03:37 - What can we do support Palestine?

1:09:09 - How many books to you read?

Coping with the Death of a Loved One | Shakil Malji Sep 27, 2023

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shakil Malji who speaks about how losing a child brought him closer to Allah.

00:00 - Intro
01:30 - What was your turning point in life?
04:36 - The blessings of Allah
05:50 - Connecting to Allah
07:14 - Son being diagnosed with SMA Type 1
10:37 - How I turned to Allah
14:57 - Being a driver for celebrities
17:47 - Allah is the best of planners
19:10 - Allah doesn’t test a person more than what they handle
23:06 - People struggling to enter Islam
29:30 - Walk to Allah, He will run to you
33:00 - Starting a charity
37:26 - Why Allah tests us
48:15 - Advise for someone who has lost experienced a loss of a loved one
51:35 - Daughter being diagnosed with SMA Type 1
1:03:26 - Charity work is not a competition

Why do Bad Things Happen? | Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy Sep 09, 2023

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy where they discuss the question, 'why do bad things happen?' and share tips on how to endure trials & challenges in life.

00:00 - Intro

01:35 - Translating a book: THe Benefits of Trial & Tribulations

03:00 - You're not alone in being tested

04:30 - Tasting success through tests

06:51 - Reflecting on Allah's names - Ad Dhar & An-Nafi'

08:49 - Ma'rifah: Attaining deep conviction

13:59 - The meaning of Fitnah

15:27 - The difference between a test and a punishment

15:49 - We won't always know the wisdoms behind our tests.

20:51 - Learning to trust Allah

22:42 - Struggles make people strong

23:23 - Lessons from Yusuf (as)

27:09 - Sometimes you'll see wisdoms behind tests

34:10 - Finding sweetness in tests

38:20 - The highest level of sabr

44:27 - The faith of those who are at the end of their lives

47:03 - When a test makes you become a source of comfort for someone else

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Powerful Seerah Moments | Dr Salah Sharief Aug 13, 2023

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr. Salah Sharief where they reflect upon powerful moments from the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Imams Talk Money & Business | Shaykh Ashiq Jul 30, 2023

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Kazi Ashiqur Rahman where they speak about money and business and how Muslims should view wealth in Islam.

EP 094 - Atheism to Islam, Translating the Qur’an, Running a Publishing House - Amatullah Bantley Apr 10, 2022

Ustadha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Amatullah Bantley who helped produce the popular Qur'an translation known as 'Sahih International'.
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EP 093 - Breastfeeding Advice, Natural Vs. Formula, Raising Healthy Babies - Aysha Abrar Mar 28, 2022

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by certified Lactation Counselor Aysha Abrar where they discuss matters related to breastfeeding and motherhood.

Aysha's website: http://www.ahlanmotherhood.com

EP 092 - Building Confidence as Muslims, Servitude & Leadership - Mohammad Arshad Jan 24, 2022

In this episode of the IlmFeed Podcast, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mohammad Arshad where they talk about creating an impact in society.

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EP 091 - Is Islamic Finance Actually Islamic? - Umer Suleman Nov 14, 2021

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Umer Suleman from Wahed Invest where they speak about Islamic Finance.

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EP 090 - Travelling to 100+ Countries, Learning Languages, Making Hijrah - Dr. Waleed Hakeem Oct 10, 2021

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr. Waleed Hakeem who shares his experiences of travelling to more than 100 countries!

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EP 089 - Transforming Your Prayer, Tips For Focus in Salah, Avoiding Distractions - Iqbal Nasim Sep 26, 2021

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Iqbal Nasim where they explore ways in which we can improve our salah.

EP 088 - Getting Married Young, Cambridge Eco-Mosque, UK Muslim Heritage - Shahida Rahman Sep 19, 2021

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Shahida Rahman to discuss topics such as the Muslim history of Cambridge, the benefits of getting married young and how more sisters can get involved in mosques.

EP 087 - Muslim High Performance, Tips on Getting Good Sleep, Islamic New Year Goals - Tushar Imdad Aug 08, 2021

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Tushar Imdad who speaks about you can perform to your best in whatever task you wish to undertake.

EP 086 - Performing Hajj 20 Times, Incredible Hajj Stories, Dhul Hijjah at Home - Na'eem Raza Jul 18, 2021

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Na'eem Raza who speaks about his experiences on performing Hajj 20 times.

EP 085 - Why Are Muslim Women Delaying Marriage? - Farhat Amin Jul 11, 2021

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima is joined by sister Farhat Amin where they discuss topics such as feminism, capitalism and how Muslims are being influenced by such concepts.

EP 084 - Connecting With the Qur'an, Loving Al-Aqsa, The People of Palestine - Dr. Haifaa Younis May 30, 2021

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima talks with Dr Haifaa Younis about her reflections on the pandemic, the situation in Palestine, the importance of Masjid al-Aqsa and how to stay connected to the Qur'an outside of Ramadan.
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EP 083 - Celebrations in Palestine, Standing up for Al Aqsa, Deconstructing Propaganda - Lauren Booth May 24, 2021

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Lauren Booth where they discuss the recent events in Palestine and why we should continue to support the efforts to liberate Palestine.

EP 082 - Leadership Lessons from Rasulullah ﷺ, Service During the Pandemic - Sh Yawar Baig May 02, 2021

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig to discuss leadership lessons from Rasulullah ﷺ, how many of today's societies are like the times of the Prophet ﷺ and the qualities of a true leader leader - the example of Prophet Nuh, servant leadership, and having conviction in our projects.

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EP 081 - Show Up in Your Life, Masculine Energy, Imperfect Ramadans - Na'ima B. Robert Apr 25, 2021

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Na’ima B. Robert who speaks about being present in your life, not comparing your life with others, Ramadan with kids and more.
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EP 080 - Ramadan in Guantanamo, Emergency Fiqh, US Soldiers Embracing Islam - Moazzam Begg Apr 18, 2021

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Moazzam Begg who speaks about his incarcaration at Guantanamo and how he spent Ramadan as a prisoner.

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EP 079 - Medical School to Al-Azhar, Ramadan Top Tips, Ramadan for Kids - Shaykh Saalim Al-Azhari Apr 11, 2021

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Saalim Al-Azhari who shares his journey from medical school in England to Egypt's Al-Azhar. They also discuss tips for Ramadan and how love for the deen can be instilled in our children.

EP 078 - Stories in the Qur'an, Lessons from Surah Yusuf, Reflection Tips - Ustadh Shabbir Hassan Apr 04, 2021

Ustadh Shabbir and Toyris Miah discuss how we can make the stories in the Qur'an relatable to our lives.

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EP 077 - Atheism to Islam, Launching LaunchGood, Uplifting the Muslim Community - Chris Blauvelt Mar 28, 2021

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by LaunchGood's Co-Founder Chris Abdur-Rahman Blauvelt who shares his journey to Islam and how he helped fund LaunchGood. Sign up to LaunchGood's Ramadan Challenge: http://launchgood.com/TeamIlmfeed

EP 076 - Memorising the Qur'an, Losing My Memory, Memorisation Tips - Qari Ishaaq Jasat Mar 21, 2021

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Ishaq Jasat where he shares his Qur'an journey and how he came back to the Qur'an after getting involved in the wrong things. They also share memorisation tips to help people with their hifdh.

EP 075 - Islamic Wills, Preparing for the Afterlife, Managing Finances - Ustadh Ibrahim Khan Mar 07, 2021

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Islamic Finance Guru's Co-Founder Ustadh Ibrahim Khan where they speak about the important but overlooked topic of Islamic wills.

EP 074 - Young Muslim Struggles, Our Obligations Towards The Elderly, 'Turning The Tide' - Suma Din Feb 14, 2021

Ustadha Fatima and Suma Din discuss how the struggles facing young Muslims have changed, the importance of building strong Islamic foundations during youth, our need to slow down and spend time with and learn from our elders, and Suma Din's book 'Turning the Tide.'

EP 073 - Seerah: Learning Lessons, How to Reflect, Reading Harry Potter - Ustadh Asim Khan Jan 31, 2021

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Asim share reflections and tips on how to take vualuable lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

Pre-order The Simple Seerah book here: http://launchgood.com/SimpleSeerah

EP 072 - Etiquettes of Social Media, Exposing Sins, Blocking People - Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy Jan 24, 2021

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy have a discussion on the etiquettes of using social media, understanding the reality of social media and some of the pros and cons associated with it.

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EP 071 - Blessings of Allah, 25 Years of Nasheeds, Defining Success - Zain Bhikha Jan 17, 2021

In his first appearance on a podcast, Zain Bhikha shares his journey as a nasheed artist spanning 25 years, why we must always be thankful to Allah, what is real successs and how he has had adapt to a changing world.
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EP 070 - Pressures On Muslim Students, Feminism, Women's Access to Mosques - Ustadha Muslema Purmul Jan 10, 2021

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima talks to Ustadha Muslema Purmul about the struggles that Muslim university students face today, feminism, the challenges some Muslim women face accessing some mosques, chivalry and the complementary differences between men and women.

EP 069 - COVID-19 Vaccines, Side Effects, Myths Debunked - Dr Wajid Akhtar & Dr Imran Qureshi Jan 02, 2021

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir poses questions about the COVID-19 vaccines to Dr Wajid Akhtar and Dr Imran Qureshi (Consultant in Infection).

Topics:

0:00 - Introduction
02:15 - Guests' Qualifications & Credentials
07:49 - The different COVID-19 vaccines and how they differ
09:55 - How were the vaccines developed and approved so quickly?
12:53 - How were the vaccines tested?
16:06 - What ingredients do these vaccines contain?
18:15 - How an mRNA vaccine works.
21:41 - Are there any haram ingredients in the vaccines?
23:51 - Are there any risks and side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine?
27:51 - Will the vaccines protect against new strains of the virus?
32:21 - There's a high recovery rate so why is there a need for a vaccine?
35:29 - The long-term effects of COVID-19
36:41 - Is the vaccine a must?
39:49 - Have the guests taken the vaccine themselves?
41:21 - Being suspicious of healthcare professionals.
44:14 - Are the governments using the vaccine to track/control people through nano-chips?
47:00 - Does the vaccine change DNA?
47:22 - Will the vaccine become mandatory?
48:47 - Are doctors benefitting financially by recommending the vaccine?
51:11 - Dr. Imran's final thoughts
52:28 - Dr. Wajid's final thoughts
54:45 - Conclusion

EP 068 - Looking Back at 2020, Staying Strong, Relying on Allah - Shaykh Ibraheem Menk Dec 27, 2020

Ustadh Shabbir and Shaykh Ibraheem Menk look back at 2020 and share tips on how to adopt patience and resilience in the face of difficulties.

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EP 067 - Qur'an Translations, Misinterpreting Verses - Dr. Sohaib Saeed Dec 20, 2020

Ustadh Shabbir and Dr. Sohaib Saeed have a discussion about Qur'an translations and how Qur'an verses are sometimes misinterpreted by those who don't have a good understanding of the Arabic language.

EP 066 - Marriage Struggles & Divorce in Lockdown, Tips on Raising a Hafidh - Umm Talha Dec 13, 2020

Ustadha Fatima and Umm Talha talk about the struggles people have been facing in their marriages and family during lockdown, the importance of making time for the Qur’an in our daily lives and advice on raising a hafidh.
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EP 065 - Loving the Prophet, Responding to Insults, Freedom of Speech - Mufti Muneer Dec 05, 2020

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mufti Muneer where they discuss what it means to love the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), how Muslims should respond to insults against the Prophet and freedom of speech.
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EP 064 - Lessons from Aisha (RA), Hijabi Fashion, Reclaiming Women’s Spaces - Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight Nov 28, 2020

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight where they discuss various topics including choosing Islam for yourself, lessons from the life of Aisha (ra), the commodification and economic appropriation of hijab and the time and place for beauty.

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EP 063 - Lessons from Covid, Reviving the Ummah, the Power of Surah Yusuf - Shaykh Yasir Qadhi Oct 24, 2020

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi where they discuss various topics including what lessons we can learn from the pandemic, how to revive the ummah and lessons from Surah Yusuf.
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EP 062 - Modesty, Fashion, Self-Esteem - Shaykh Saad Tasleem Sep 28, 2020

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Saad Tasleem where they discuss all things related to trends, modesty, self-esteem, inward vs outward, and more!

EP 061 - Marriage: Self-Reflection, Managing Expectations, What to Look for - Mufti Abdur-Rahman Sep 12, 2020

Ustadh Shabbir and Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera speak about various aspects relating to marriage from the need for self-reflection, managing one's expectations of marriage and what to look for in a spouse.

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EP 060 - Reviving the Hijri Calendar, Productivity Tips, Overcoming Laziness - Mohammed Faris Aug 26, 2020

Shabbir is joined by Mohammed Faris, the founder of The Productive Muslim company who dicussess how to start the new Islamic year off strongly, how to overcome laziness, and some essential productivity tips!
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EP 059 - Influencers, Clout-Chasing, The Perils of Fame - Omar Shahid Jul 11, 2020

Shabbir Hassan and Omar Shahid dive deep into the world of online influencers and discuss influencer marketing, how social media can be used for good and why being an influencer may not always be good for one's spiritual and mental well-being.

00:00 Introduction
04:30 What is an 'influencer'?
06:59 Being a positive influencer
10:50 Influencer marketing
13:00 Vanity metrics - more followers doesn't mean someone is more qualified
16:13 Are Muslim influencers representatives of Islam?
20:23 "Don't become an influencer" - the perils of fame
28:20 Everyone has some level of influence
29:57 The need for personal accountability
32:14 What is your intention in seeking to become an 'influencer'?
34:40 The need for mentors
37:14 Leaving journalism
40:05 Concluding remarks

EP 058 - Optimism in Difficult Times, Overcoming Racism, Prejudice & Bias - Shaykh Mikaeel Smith Jun 27, 2020

Despite difficulties and challenges, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith explains why as Muslims we should remain optimistic. He also explains how Malcolm X led him to Islam and why the Muslim community needs to understand the difference between racism, prejudice & bias and how to overcome them.

0:00 - Introduction
2:35 - Lockdown - A Blessing in Disguise?
5:00 - Having an Optimistic Outlook
12:12 - George Floyd's Killing
15:52 - Challenging Police Brutality & Getting Arrested
23:08 - Systemic Oppression in America
27:19 - Embracing Islam and Malcolm X's Influence
34:27 - Understanding and Overcoming Racism, Prejudice & Bias
55:25 - Protesting and Standing Up for Justice
1:00:35 - Concluding Pieces of Advice

EP 057 - Ramadan & Qur'an Under Lockdown, Spiritual vs. Medical Guidance - Qari Hussain Anwar Apr 18, 2020

In our first IlmFeed Podcast under lockdown, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Hussain Anwar where they speak about the prospect of spending the whole of Ramadan at home without being able to go to the masjid.

Friday Reminder: Prophetic Gratitude in Times of Hardship - Ustadh Abid Khan Apr 17, 2020

This week's Friday reminder was by Ustadh Abid Khan and he spoke about prophetic gratitude in times of hardship.

Friday Reminder: Prophetic Optimism - Shaykh Hasib Noor Apr 10, 2020

This week's Friday reminder was by Shaykh Hasib Noor and he spoke about prophetic optimism.

Friday Reminder: Making the Most Out of Isolation - Hassan Shibly Apr 03, 2020

Assalamualaykum dear IlmFeed Podcast listeners.

We have had to suspend recordings of new podcast episodes due to the Coronavirus pandemic and we are currently looking at ways to conduct podcast recordings online.

We are also broadcasting live Friday reminders on Facebook as an alternative to the Jumu'ah khutbas which have been suspended in many countries. InshaAllah we will be uploading the audio onto our podcast channels every Friday.

Friday Reminder: Tawakkul in Testing Times - Ustadh Shabbir Hassan Mar 27, 2020

Assalamualaykum dear IlmFeed Podcast listeners.
We have had to suspend recordings of new podcast episodes due to the Coronavirus pandemic and we are currently looking at ways to conduct podcast recordings online.
We are also broadcasting live Friday reminders on Facebook as an alternative to the Jumu'ah khutbas which have been suspended in many countries. InshaAllah we will be uploading the audio onto our podcast channels every Friday.

EP 056 - Engaging with Youth, Appearing on a Viral Video, Gang Violence - Ibn Ali Miller Mar 15, 2020

In this episode Ibn Ali Miller discusses the need to engage and connect with the Muslim youth and his thoughts on a video which went viral which showed him stop a fight between two young men.

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EP 055 - Parenting, Motherhood, The 5 Ps For Fulfilling Relationships - Dr. Mahera Ruby Mar 07, 2020

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla talks with Dr. Mahera Ruby about the importance of parenting coaches, the significance of motherhood, raising spiritual children and the 5 Ps for fulfilling relationships.

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EP 054 - Poetry to Filmmaking, Being Sincere, Legacy Through Creativity - Boonaa Mohammed Feb 24, 2020

In this episode Boonaa Mohammed explains his spoken word journey and how he left the mainstream to produce poetry for the Muslim community. He also reveals why he thinks its important to tell stories and build a legacy through the creative medium such as poetry & film and speaks about his new film 'Righteous Sinner'.

EP 053 - Befriending Qur'an Teachers, Refining Recitation, The 10 Modes of Recitation - Ustadh Jamal Abdinasir Feb 15, 2020

Ustadh Jamal Abdinasir speaks about his hifdh journey, spending time with his teachers in North London and how the different modes of recitation came to be.

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EP 052 - Seeking Knowledge, Juggling Family Responsibilities and Caring for a Sick Child - Ustadha Saleha Bukhari Feb 08, 2020

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla talks with Ustadha Saleha Bukhari about seeking knowledge as a mature student, the responsibilities of being an Alima, the importance of understanding the Qur'an and juggling family responsibilities with studies and caring for a sick child.

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EP 051 - Advising Others, Flying While Muslim, Defending Civil Rights - Hassan Shibly Feb 01, 2020

Hassan Shibly speaks about his eventful first few days in his hotel lobby, how Muslims can tackle Islamophobia and what motivated him to become a passionate defender of civil rights.

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EP 050 - 50th Episode Special - Toyris Miah, Shabbir Hassan, Sa'id Looch Jan 25, 2020

Toyris takes over the presenters seat in this special episode where he is joined by Shabbir and Sa'id.

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EP 049 - Turning Back to Allah, Memorising the Qur'an, Purifying Our Hearts - Dr. Haifaa Younis Jan 12, 2020

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla talks with the inspirational Dr. Haifaa Younis about how it's never too late to start memorising the Qur'an, making time to learn about Islam, lessons from Surah Maryam, how to purify our hearts and much more!

Dr Haifaa Younis is the Founder ofJannah Institute which aims to the Bring the Light of Islam to the Hearts and Homes of Women. For further details about the online courses that Dr Haifaa teaches, please visit; http://jannahinstitute.com

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EP 048 - Losing a Spouse, Overcoming Grief, Identity, Owning Your Story - Na'ima B Robert Jan 04, 2020

In this emotional and inspiring episode, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla talks with sister Na'ima B Robert about her identity, her conversion to Islam, overcoming the loss of her husband of 15 years and how to own your own story.
You can download Na'ima's free audiobook at: http://bit.ly/giftfromNaima

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EP 047 - Islam In Turkey, Honoured By The Qur’an, Imitating Famous Reciters - Hafiz Osman Bostanci Dec 21, 2019

In this episode Hafiz Osman discusses the Islam in Turkey, his personal journey with the Qur’an and how it honoured him. He also shares how he memorised the Qur'an using the Ottoman method and explains why he practices imitating famous reciters.
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EP 046 - Growing up with a Disability, Embracing Islam, Studying Islam in Mauritania - Jody McIntyre Dec 14, 2019

Jody McIntyre speaks about growing up with Cerebral palsy, facing discrimination as a disabled person, what led to his conversion to Islam and how he drove to Maritania in order to learn Arabic and memorise the Qur'an.
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EP 045 - Muslims in the Media, Islamophobia, Reporting Hate Crime - Sahar Al-Faifi Nov 30, 2019

Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Sahar Al-Faifi to discuss Muslim participation and engagement with the media, Islamophobia Awareness Month and practical tips for reporting hate crime.

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EP 044 - Returning to Gaza, Becoming a Hafidh in Two Months, Dealing with Fame - Mohamed Zeyara Nov 23, 2019

In this episode Mohamed Zeyara recounts returning to his home land in Gaza where he became a Hafidh of the Qur’an in two months. He also talks about dealing with fame and how it made a better person. He ends the discussion focusing on how important engaging in charity work, how it helped develop his character as well as bringing him closer to Allah.

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EP 043 - From Hollywood to Ertuğrul - Reshad Strik Nov 16, 2019

Actor Reshad speaks about how he turned down a leading role in a Hollywood show because of his commitment to his faith, starring in Diriliş: Ertuğrul and the need for more shows which highlight Islamic history.
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EP 042 - Muslim Schools, RSE Legislation and Resisting Peer Pressure - Someerah & Son Hudhayfah Nov 09, 2019

----more----Ustadha Fatima is joined by Headteacher, Someerah Butt, and son Hudhayfah Ashraf to discuss all things Muslims schools, childhood development and the controversies around the Relationships and Sex Education legislation.

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EP 041 - Black History in Islam, Before Malcolm X, African Prophets - Mustafa Briggs Nov 02, 2019

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mustafa Briggs who speaks black history in Islam, Islam in America before Malcolm X, the prophets who were sent to Africa and how ignorance leads to racism.
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EP 040 - Towards a United Ummah - Dr. Wajid Akhter Oct 26, 2019

Dr. Wajid Akhter, the founder of Charity Weeks explains how it all began and how his vision to unite young Muslims was the driving force behind its inception.

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EP 039 - Ten Conversations to Have Before Marriage, Emotional Intelligence - Shaykh Navaid Aziz Oct 19, 2019

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Navaid Aziz who discusses the perils of social media, what conversations to have when choosing a spouse.

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Shaykh Navaid Aziz is a Canadian Muslim public figure with a diverse academic and social background. He was raised in Montreal, Quebec where he completed a diplome d’etudes collegiales in social sciences from Champlain College. He then proceeded to the Islamic University of Madinah, where he completed an Associate’s Degree in the Arabic Language and a Bachelors in Islamic Law.

Upon returning home to Canada, Navaid began teaching for Al-Maghrib Institute. He has since transitioned to their Director of Public Relations. During this period, he volunteered as the Islamic Editor for Little Explorers Magazine and began his work as a family and youth counselor. It was also during this time that he established himself as a sought-after public speaker. He has lectured across five continents and over 20 countries thus far.

In 2012, Navaid moved to Calgary, Alberta to become the Director of Religious and Social Services for the Islamic Information Society of Calgary, a position he currently holds. In Calgary his youth counseling work extended further to include helping in the mitigation of criminal radicalization. This included the creating and implementation of holistic youth programming which included civic engagement opportunities, volunteer programs at the local shelters, community cleanups, tree planting days, and blood drives amongst other things.

In 2015, Navaid became the first ever Muslim chaplain with the Calgary Police Services. Through his involvement with CPS he consulted in the development of their world-renowned ReDirect program. In 2018, Navaid also joined the Organization for the Prevention of Violence in Alberta as a programming and intervention coordinator. His focus remains on increasing education, literacy, and dialogue through multiple communities.

Navaid’s free time is spent exploring local eateries, traveling, and hiking the Canadian Rockies. He is also known to enjoy playing basketball and hosting game nights—with Monopoly and Cranium being his favorites.

To read more about Navaid or his community engagement please go to https://www.NavaidAziz.com

EP 038 - Marriage: Top Tips, Romance, Conflict Resolution, Secret Second Wives - Ustadh Asim Khan Oct 12, 2019

Ustadh Shabbir Hassan and Ustadh Asim Khan discuss a range of topics in regards to marriage from romance to conflict resolution. Ustadh Asim also shares some top tips on how couples can improve their marital relationships.

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EP 037 - Dealing with Rejection, Medical School, Joining the Islamic Society - Dr Naveed & Zakaria Oct 05, 2019

Shabbir Hassan is joined by Dr Naveed Suhail Khan and Zakaria Rob who discuss how they dealt with being rejected from medical school, what lessons they learnt from that experience and how patience and perseverance enabled them to pursue their careers in medicine.

EP 036 - Growing up as an Orphan, Dismissed from University, Losing a Child - Tufail Hussain Sep 21, 2019

Tufail Hussain, Director of Islamic Relief UK speaks about the challenges he faced growing up as an orphan and how the deen helped him recover from his downward spiral as a young man. He opens up about tragically losing his son whilst on holiday and shares valuable pieces of advice to those who may be experiencing similar tests.
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EP 035 - Studying Alimiyyah in the UK, Lessons from Surah Al-Kahf - Ustadh Haaris Abdul Samad Sep 14, 2019

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by his former classmate Ustadh Haaris where they talk about their experiences in memorising the Qur'an and studying Alimiyyah in the UK.

EP 034 - Leaving Christianity for Islam, Women in Mosques, Making Prayers a Must - Shaykha Dr. Tamara Gray Sep 07, 2019

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Shaykha Dr. Tamara Gray to discuss how the idea of worshipping a “Male God” lead her to leave Christianity and embrace Islam, the struggles of being a female Muslim convert in the 80s, fasting while pregnant, the epidemic of missing Salah, women’s place in the Masjid, advice for budding scholars and so much more!

EP 033 - Podcasting, Uni Life, Living Away from Home - Faisal Choudhry (Freshly Grounded) Aug 24, 2019

Shabbir Hassan is joined by the co-founder of the Freshly Grounded podcast Faisal Choudhry who shares some insights into how he got into podcasting and discusses whether or not going to university was beneficial for him. Watch this episode in 4K at http://youtube.com/ilmfeed

EP 032 - What is Hajj Like?, Lessons from Ibrahim (as), Healing Through Umrah - Zain Miah Aug 10, 2019

Shabbir Hassan is joined by Zain Miah who talks about what it was like performing Hajj last year and he also discusses a project he founded called Umrah Fund which supports people who are undergoing severe hardships. Learn more at: http://umrahfund.co.uk/

EP 031 - Lessons for New Muslims, Islamophobia in Europe, Being Called ‘Tony Blair’s Sister-in-Law’ - Lauren Booth Aug 03, 2019

Fatima Barakatulla is joined by Lauren Booth to discuss conversion to Islam, challenges for new Muslims, growing up with alcoholic parents, Islamophobia, activism, politics and much much more!

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EP 030 - Lessons from Jahiliyyah, Judged For Tattoos, Dawah on Social Media - WayOfLifeSQ Jul 27, 2019

Shabbir is joined by SQ (WayOfLifeSQ) from New York who speaks about how he is using social media to advise others not to fall into the same mistakes he did during his jahiliyyah days and he shares practical tips on how to avoid temptations. Watch in 4K at youtube.com/ilmfeed

EP 029 - Access to all Areas to Produce Films about Masjid Al Haram & Al Aqsa - Abrar Hussain Jul 20, 2019

Abrar Hussain is the director of the documentaries One Day in the Haram & One Night in Al Aqsa.

He discusses how he managed to gain unprecedented access to two of the holiest sites in Islam and shares his experiences of directing both documentaries.

EP 028 - Dealing with Depression, Choosing a Career in Creativity, Social Media to Mainstream - Ali Official Jul 13, 2019

In this episode Shabbir Hassan is joined by Ali Official who discusses the challenges in pursuing a career in creativity and why he opened up about his mental health.

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EP 027 - Therapy through NLP, The Power Within Mothers, Healing After Abuse - LaYinka Sanni Jul 06, 2019

Fatima Barkatulla is joined by LaYinka Sanni to discuss parenting, not letting problems grow, what to do when children make mistakes and much more!

EP 026 - Tips for Starting and Growing a Successful Halal Business - Abidur & Shafiqur Jun 29, 2019

Shabbir is joined by the Kazi brothers Abidur Rahman and Shafiqur Rahman to talk about business and entrepreneurship.

EP 025 - A Message to Mosques, Saving Our Youth, Parenting Challenges - Shaykh Shams Ad Duha Jun 22, 2019

Shaykh Shams Ad Duha calls on mosques to do more for the youth to save them from gang violence, drugs and other challenges.

EP 024 - How to Make Powerful Du'as - Shabbir Hassan Jun 15, 2019

Ustadh Shabbir Hassan shares top tips on how to make powerful and meaningful Du'as.

EP 023 - Family Struggles, Learning to Forgive, Gun Crime - Essam Muhammad Jun 08, 2019

In this episode Essam talks about his struggles growing up and how he came to terms with forgiving someone who had hurt him. He also discusses the events which led him to try to become a better person and how he his now using rap to reach out to the youth. Watch in 4k at http://youtube.com/ilmfeed

EP 022 - Becoming a Hafidh, Tarawih Troubles, Dealing with Fame - Qari Fatih Seferagic May 30, 2019

Shabbir Hassan is joined by Qari Fatih Seferagic who speaks about his experiences in becoming a Hafidh and how one video made him famous overnight. He discusses how he has matured as a person and the importance of having correct intentions when reciting the Qur'an.

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EP 021 - Connecting with the Quran, The Quran Club App - Talha Ghannam May 25, 2019

Talha Ghannam, the founder of the Quran Club app speaks about connecting with the Quran through reflection and understanding. He explains how he is building a community of Muslims who are coming together to read and complete the Quran.

EP 020 - Self-Development & Seeking Knowledge - Musa Adnan May 18, 2019

Musa Adnan discusses his days as a YouTuber, the need for self-development and the importance of seeking Islamic knowledge.
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EP 019 - Jinns, Spirituality, Raising Children - Shaykh Hasan Ali May 12, 2019

Shaykh Hasan Ali shared many words of wisdom on topics such as protecting oneself from jinns, purification of the heart (tazkiyah), the importance of finding good company and raising children in the 21st century. Learn more about Safar Publications at: https://safarpublications.org/ and support his work at http://launchgood.com/safar

EP 018 - How to Have a Productive Ramadan - Shahbaz Mirza May 07, 2019

Shabbir Hassan was joined by the founder of Ramadan Legacy Shahbaz Mirza to discuss how Muslims can make the most out of the blessed month of Ramadan. Learn more about Ramadan Legacy at: https://www.ramadanlegacy.com

EP 017 - Role Models, Ramadan, Open Iftar - Omar Salha Apr 27, 2019

Omar Salha speaks about the time he scored against Mourinho, his research on Muslims in Britain and explains his vision behind the Open Iftar Project.

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EP 016 - Self-care, The 5 Languages of Love, Keeping Families Together - Umm Talha Apr 20, 2019

Fatima Barkatulla and Umm Talha speak about some of the things people can do to ensure that their marriages remain healthy and what can be done to tackle difficulties.

4:23 - Having a supportive spouse
5:30 - Benefits of marrying for the Deen
7:22 - Growing up as an orphan without a father figure
11:40 - Importance of circles of knowledge for women
13:04 - Helping women take care of themselves
15:30 - A good marriage requires hard work
21:40 - Self-care
29:35 - Overcoming Isolation and loneliness
31:21 - Strengthening marriages
33:41 - The 5 love languages
44:20 - Tackling problems in marriages & divorce
58:09 - Balancing Parenting & marriage
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EP 015 - Graffiti, Expression through Creativity, Art with Syrian Children - Mohammed Ali Apr 14, 2019

Artist Mohammed Ali speaks about his teenage years as a graffiti artist to becoming an award-winning mainstream artist. He also speaks about his work with Syrian children and Islamic Relief.

EP 014 - Becoming a Mufti, Answering Questions, How to Give Advice - Mufti Wasim Khan Apr 07, 2019

Mufti Wasim Khan discusses what it means to be a mufti, answering questions and how we should advise one another. Watch in 4K at youtube.com/ilmfeed

Special Episode - The Events at Christchurch - Sonny Bill Williams Apr 03, 2019

John Fontain had a chat with Sonny Bill Williams about the events at Christchurch.

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