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A Muslim Woman's Powerful Story of Turning Grief into Strength | Hafsah Adham Jan 19, 2025

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Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Hafsah Adham, who speaks about how her faith in Allah helped her deal with her husband's death and why Muslims should engage in ethical business and marketing.

00:00 - Introduction

04:25 - Coping With Husband's Death and Finding Purpose

08:04 - Grieving and Finding Strength

17:16 - Navigating Grief and Support Systems

24:22 - Faith, Grief, and Acceptance

28:27 - Living with Intention and Purpose

35:14 - Forgiveness and Faith

41:30 - Navigating Online Business and Ethical Marketing

50:57 - Authenticity in Business and Marketing

58:49 - Ethical Business Practices

01:08:34 - Understanding Self, Relationships, and Purpose

01:14:55 - Realizing the Fragility of Life

Links: https://www.awakenedheartsacademy.com/about

The TRUTH about SYRIA & Why Muslims Should be Optimistic - Sh Mujahid Ali Dec 12, 2024

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Mujahid Ali who speaks about seeking knowledge in Syria before the revolution, why the Ummah should celebrate the downfall of the Assad regime and why Muslims should be optimistic about the future.

00:00 - Introduction
02:06 - The fall of the Assad regime
04:27 - Choosing Syria to seek Islamic knowledge.
06:32 - Arrival and settling in Syria for studies.
07:53 - Initial observations about Bashar al-Assad's regime.
15:34 - Spiritual environment in Damascus and study routine.
17:22 - Historical significance of the Sham region.
21:05 - Contributions of the Umayyad Caliphate.
22:40 - Trials and tribulations in the region.
31:20 - Coexistence of different communities in Syria.
31:49 - Unique experiences and stories in Syria.
32:31 - Bilal's (RA) grave and historical sites.
37:15 - Renowned Islamic scholars and their final resting places.
38:15 - Historical significance of various sites in Syria.
38:30 - Good news about Syria and hopes for Palestine.
39:14 - Discussion about skepticism over celebrating Assad's downfall.
40:22 - Reflection on the oppression under Bashar al-Assad.
44:27 - Encouragement for Syrians to enjoy their regained freedom.
46:30 - Influence of Turkey and hopes for Syria's stability.
47:55 - Observations from visits to Syria before the Arab Spring.
52:18 - Discussion on the resilience and spirit of the Syrian people.
56:55 - Analyzing some causes behind the revolution.
1:00:50 - The importance of global Muslim solidarity with Syria.
1:04:05 - Concluding thoughts on Syria's path forward.
1:04:55 - Final messages of optimism and unity for Syria's future.

Sami Hamdi's POWERFUL MESSAGE to the Ummah About the Struggle for GAZA Dec 01, 2024

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Sami Hamdi who speaks about the need for supportive families, his journey into Tunisian politics, lessons from Bosnia and why Muslims should not stop struggling for Gaza.

00:01 - Balancing Family and Activism
06:19 - Marriage and Building a Fortress
15:33 - Purpose and Expectations in Marriage
25:58 - Shaping Influences and Political Realities
37:24 - Power Dynamics in Tunisian Politics
41:45 - Lessons in Leadership and Influence
45:56 - Staying True to Islamic Principles in Politics
49:24 - Lessons in Practice and Faith
55:47 - Impact of Gaza on US Politics
59:13 - Impact of Gaza on Global Politics
1:08:01 - Power of Perseverance and Compassion
1:14:16 - Disconnect in the Ummah
1:19:21 - Stories of Resilience in Bosnia
1:28:16 - Stories of Perseverance and Faith
1:39:22 - Being Optimistic

Why Muslims Should not IGNORE the Mental Health Crisis! | Dr Rania Awaad Nov 18, 2024

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Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Dr Rania Awaad who discusses the Islamic perspective on mental health.

00:00 - Intro

02:38 - First impressions of Britain's Muslim commnunity

03:37 - Dr Rania's Role Models

04:55 - Combining Deen & Dunya

06:16 - Entering the mental health profession

07:18 - The difference between psychiatry and psychology

08:17 - Muslim attitude towards mental health

09:20 - The resilience of the Palestinians

10:05 - Has mental health issues increased?

11:15 - How to build resilience in our children

15:18 - What are the biggest mental health challenges faced by Muslims in the West?

16:38 - The Seerah and the year of sorrow

19:44 - Can sinning affect mental health?

21:33 - What is Islamic Psychology?

24:02 - OCD and waswasa

27:45 - What is depression?

32:56 - Everyday things which could affect our mental health

35:00 - Things you can do to help your mental health

37:42 - The Qur'an is a healer

41:32 - Practising seclusion & disconnecting

43:46 - Maristan & Dr Rania's vision for Mental Health

48:47 - Mental health resources

50:36 - Conclusion

Links:

https://alkhaleeltours.com/alkhaleelinstitute

https://maristan.org/

Why I Quit the Music Industry | Safe Adam Jul 28, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

Get Ustadh Asim's Elevate Your Salah book here: https://www.elevateyoursalah.com/

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

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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

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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

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