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Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by her father Mufti Abdul Qadir Barkatulla where they discussed the place of Muslims in the West and how Muslims can be a force for good at a time when the West is collapsing spirtually and morally.   00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Early Muslim Communities in the UK 04:32 - Journey from India to the UK 10:18 - Developing an Islamic Database 15:08 - Meeting with General Zia-ul-Haq 16:29 - Muslims in India: Past & Present Challenges 21:43 - Political and Social Strategies for Muslims 25:10 - Muslim Identity and Future Challenges 29:33 - Should Muslims Migrate from the West? 35:25 - Lessons from Muslim History in Europe 41:28 - Muslim Society and Future Unity 43:53 - Can Muslim Nations Unite Like the EU? 46:46 - Reflections on Personal Growth and Journey 48:42 - Spiritual Growth & The Importance of I'tikaf 54:05 - Challenges of I'tikaf in Modern Times 58:26 - Balancing Worship and Knowledge 59:37 - Parenting Philosophy & Raising Children 1:01:36 - Advice for the Next Generation of Muslims 1:03:11 - Conclusion & Final Reflections

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Mohamad Baajour who shared 3 practical tips in how to raise righteous children.   00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Qur'an? 04:46 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Sunnah? 07:00 - The power of Istighfar 11:49 - Do this Sunnah to have an angel make Du'a for you 13:46 - Tarbiyyah Role as an imam at the EPIC mosque 24:45 - Encouraging the youth to attend Fajr 24:58 - New challenges and dangers faced by today's youth 27:04 - Facilitating halal activities for the youth 28:11 - Parents need to live Islam 30:37 - Be gentle and encouraging towards your children 31:52 - Teach your children about Allah's attributes 33:22 - The power of making du'a for your children 37:02 - Leading by example 38:44 - What is Tarbiyyah & the Prophetic example 35:51 - Building Trust and Leading by Example 48:29 - Intentions for making your children Hafidh 56:03 - Balancing Travel and Community Involvement 59:11 - From a businessman to an Imam   A thank you to Al Khaleel Institute for facilitating this podcast. You can learn more about them at: https://alkhaleeltours.com/alkhaleelinstitute

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Moahmmad Shoaib who shared their experiences as young dads and Shoaib discussed how not having a father figure as a child inspired him to strive harder to be a great dad to his own children. 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Hadith about fatherhood 04:54 - Feeling 'ready' to be a father 09:27 - Being an active dad 15:31 - Balancing fatherhood and other responsibilities 20:29 - Reconciliation with absent father through Islam 29:03 - Navigating fatherhood through faith 36:57 - Homeschooling 45:40 - Parenting discipline and boundaries 56:53 - The importance of fatherly affection 1:04:53 - Being present as a father

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

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.

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

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/

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.

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

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

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/

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

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

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 #IlmFeedPodcast

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   #IlmFeedPodcast

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

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?  

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

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   #IlmFeedPodcast

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