AlMaghrib Podcast

During Black History Month, we honor the life and legacy of Imam Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, a towering figure of the Civil Rights Movement who spent over 25 years wrongfully imprisoned before passing away on November 23rd, 2025.We sat down with Wasiq Javed, founder of Students for Imam Jamil Al-Amin and law student at UT Austin, to remember this giant of American Muslim history and discuss what justice still looks like for him and our political prisoners.May Allah have mercy on his soul. الله أكبر🔔 Subscribe to AlMaghrib's YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

Get ready for Ramadan with this comprehensive Q&A session featuring Dr. Waleed Basyouni, President of AlMaghrib Institute. Sh. Ammar AlShukry sits down with Sh. Waleed to answer 50+ of your most commonly asked fasting questions - all in one place.Questions answered in this episode include:- Should I follow moon sighting, calculations, or my local masjid?- Do pregnant and breastfeeding women fast or pay fidya?- What do women do when their period is irregular during Ramadan?- Which medications break the fast? What about injections and IVs?- Is it 8 or 20 rak'ahs for Taraweeh?- When exactly can a traveler break their fast?- Can students break their fast for important exams?- When do I stop eating for suhoor—at the adhan or after?- Can I make du'a in English during Taraweeh?And more!Watch it, save it, and share it with your friends and family for barakah!Subscribe and turn on notifications for more beneficial content.#Ramadan #Fiqh #AlMaghrib #IslamicEducation #Fasting

Is the Illuminati preparing the way for Dajjal?A viewer commented that anyone who doesn't see the connection between the New World Order and the fitna of Dajjal is ""blind."" Shaykh Kamal El Mekki responds with a reality check that might surprise you.In this clip, Shaykh Kamal addresses:❌ Why there's no evidence for the Illuminati❌ The Jay-Z and Rihanna ""Illuminati"" conspiracy debunked❌ Why Dajjal doesn't need anyone to ""pave the way"" for him❌ How Muslims fill in blanks about end times without evidence❌ The same answer applies to AI and Dajjal theoriesThe hadith is clear: Dajjal will come with the help of shayateen and the superpowers Allah has given him. He doesn't need the Illuminati, New World Order, or AI to be successful. So why do we keep inserting these theories into Islamic eschatology without evidence?🎥 WATCH THE FULL EPISODE:Is Muslim Dawah Broken? https://youtu.be/t_GOdLTbfHU📺 WATCH NEXT:Are We Near the Hour? Signs of the Day of Judgment: https://youtu.be/tBY9oXxxUe0Featured:Shaykh Kamal El Mekki & Shaykh Ammar Alshukry

95% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. But it's not because you're lazy or undisciplined.In this episode, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Mohamed Faris, author of The Productive Muslim and The Barakah Effect, to reveal the 3 reasons why most goals fail and what you should do instead.You'll discover:✅ Why motivation is unreliable (and what to rely on instead)✅ The hierarchy of intentions: How to set goals that actually last✅ The 3 tests of sincerity that reveal if your actions are truly for Allah✅ Why ""the smaller the change, the longer it lasts""✅ How to organize your entire life around Salah (not your calendar)✅ The Tanzanian billionaire who starts at Fajr and finishes by DhuhrWhether you're struggling to stick to habits, trying to be more productive, or looking to align your life with Islamic principles, this conversation will transform how you approach goal-setting.🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more conversations on Islamic productivity, spiritual growth, and living with purpose.

New Year's Eve is celebrated everywhere — from Times Square to Muslim-majority countries. It's truly a global phenomenon. But as Muslims, can we participate? Is saying ""Happy New Year"" allowed? What about fireworks, parties, and resolutions?In this focused discussion, Shaykh Waleed Basyouni — President of AlMaghrib Institute and senior member of AMJA's fatwa committee — gives clear, practical guidance on how Muslims should approach New Year's celebrations.You'll learn:→ Why New Year's is fundamentally different from religious holidays→ Can you say ""Happy New Year""?→ Can Muslims attend New Year's parties and work dinners?→ Is buying personal fireworks halal or haram?→ What makes a New Year's celebration cross into haram territory→ Why New Year's resolutions are perfectly Islamic→ How to distinguish between cultural and religious practicesShaykh Waleed breaks down exactly where the boundaries are: what's prohibited, what's permissible, and what principles should guide your decisions. This podcast is about understanding that New Year's, unlike Christmas or other religious holidays, has no religious connotation and is simply a cultural marker of time.Whether you're wondering if you can wish your coworkers ""Happy New Year,"" planning a family dinner, or questioning whether that fireworks purchase is halal, this conversation provides the clarity you need.🔔 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more practical Islamic guidance for modern life.Follow AlMaghrib:📱 Instagram: instagram.com/almaghribworld🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@almaghribworld

Sudan is falling apart. 40 million Muslims. And almost nobody noticed.Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Sudanese historian, Omer Alghabshawi, to uncover the untold story of a nation that shaped Islam across continents, yet remains invisible to most Muslims today. As genocide unfolds in Darfur and civil war tears the country apart, this conversation reveals why Sudan's history matters more than ever. In this episode, you'll discover:🔥 The Sudanese Sahabi you never heard about🔥 Why Malcolm X chose his name🔥 How a Sudanese scholar built mosques in New York in the early 1900s🔥 How Sudan lost 2 million people in massacres no one talks about🔥 A country richer than you think — agricultural land equal to the EU, 110 million livestock, and the 3rd largest gold reserves in Africa🔥 From training African scholars for centuries to influencing Islamic movements across the continent, why does nobody know about Sudan? Despite being home to 40 million Muslims, having a history that predates Islam itself, and producing scholars who shaped Islamic education worldwide, Sudan remains the Muslim world's best-kept secret.From ancient Christian kingdoms to the Mahdi's revolution against British colonialism, from Nubian civilizations to modern Islamic universities serving all of Africa — this is the history they don't teach you.🔔 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more educational and authentic knowledge.

Is Muslim dawah broken?Shaykh Kamal El Mekki doesn't hold back in this eye-opening conversation with Shaykh Ammar AlShukry about the state of dawah in America. With Christianity experiencing a resurgence and Muslims still using aggressive debate tactics from the 1970s, have we pushed away the very people we should be inviting to Islam?In this episode, Shaykh Kamal reveals:❌ Why street debates and ""gotcha"" videos are destroying Muslim credibility❌ The shocking confession from a famous YouTube da'i about doing it ""for hits, not dawah""❌ How Muslims could have aligned with Christians instead of alienating them✅ What actual research shows about how people REALLY convert to Islam✅ The difference between ""effective"" and ""successful"" dawah✅ Real examples of dawah done right Watch Next: Are We Near the Hour? Minor & Major Signs Explained by Shaykh Kamal El Mekki [https://youtu.be/tBY9oXxxUe0]

Christmas is everywhere -- decorations at work, parties with coworkers, family gatherings, Secret Santa exchanges, and the constant question: ""Can I say Merry Christmas?"" This is for Muslims living in the West, navigating the holiday season requires clarity, compassion, and understanding.In this comprehensive discussion, Shaykh Waleed Basyouni — President of AlMaghrib Institute and senior member of AMJA's fatwa committee — sits down with Shaykh Ammar AlShukry to address every Christmas question Muslims face, from greetings to gifts, from workplace celebrations to family dinners.You'll learn:→ Why don't Muslims celebrate Christmas?→ Should you say ""Merry Christmas"" or ""Happy Holidays""→ Can you attend Christmas dinner with non-Muslim family?→ Can I accept or give Christmas bonuses?→ Can I participate in Secret Santa→ What converts should know about maintaining family ties→ The difference between cultural participation and religious celebration→ How to navigate workplace Christmas parties and decorations→ Why context matters: Muslims in America vs Muslims in Muslim countriesThis podcast is about understanding where the boundaries are while maintaining your Muslim identity, respecting others, and keeping family ties strong. Whether you're a born Muslim, a convert with non-Muslim family, or someone just trying to figure out how to handle December at work, this conversation offers the nuanced, practical guidance you need.🔔 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more real conversations about Islam in the modern world.📺 Related Videos:Can Muslims Celebrate Thanksgiving? [link]Halloween: The Islamic Ruling [link]New Year's: Halal or Haram? [link]Follow AlMaghrib:📱 Instagram: instagram.com/almaghribworld🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@almaghribworld

Is your anxiety a sign of spiritual emptiness or unhealed trauma? In this deep dive, Ust. Yasmin Mogahed reveals the profound connection between your emotional health and your attachment to Allah.If you struggle with people-pleasing, constant worry, or a feeling of a "void" in your heart, this conversation offers the ultimate Islamic roadmap to healing. Yasmin combines modern psychological principles (like inner child work and nervous system regulation) with timeless Quranic wisdom to help you reclaim your heart.In this video, you will learn: 🌿 The "Orange Juice" Analogy: How to identify what you are truly dependent on. 🌿 Trauma & Faith: Understanding how childhood wounds impact your ability to trust Allah. 🌿 Breaking Patterns: How to stop people-pleasing and unlearn harmful shame. 🌿 Practical Healing: Techniques to regulate your nervous system and process suppressed emotions.Start your journey from spiritual emptiness to peace (Sakina) today.🎙️ Speaker: Yasmin Mogahed 📚 Topics: Islamic Psychology, Mental Health, Tawakkul, Trauma RecoveryCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: The Root of Anxiety 02:31 - The "Orange Juice" Analogy: What Are You Dependent On? 06:41 - The Danger of Unhealthy Attachment to People 08:43 - Worship of the Self vs. Worship of Allah 16:24 - How to Build True Attachment to Allah 22:15 - Healing the Inner Child with Islamic Wisdom 24:58 - Holistic Well-Being: Mind, Body & Soul 26:33 - Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) 28:36 - How Childhood Trauma Fuels Anxiety 31:06 - PTSD & Childhood Influences 34:57 - Is Your People-Pleasing a Trauma Response? 38:32 - How to Unlearn Harmful Mental Patterns 41:37 - Shame vs. Guilt: A Crucial Distinction 46:10 - Remorse is Healthy, Shame is Toxic 49:20 - Practical Steps to Regulate Your Nervous System 53:20 - The Diving Reflex: A Physical Hack for Calm 54:10 - Why You Must Involve the Body in Healing 57:10 - Overthinking vs. Under-feeling 59:10 - The Importance of Processing Stored Emotions 1:02:00 - Restoring Your Relationship with Allah 1:08:33 - The Power of Dua in Healing 1:08:39 - Closing Thoughts#YasminMogahed #IslamicHealing #TraumaRecovery #AnxietyRelief #MentalHealthInIslam #InnerChildHealing #Tawakkul #SpiritualGrowth

We sin, we repent, and sometimes we fall again.For many Muslims, pornography is one of the hardest cycles to break and one of the least talked-about struggles in our community.In this powerful episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits with Dr. Omar Husain — AlMaghrib’s resident expert on addiction, licensed clinician, and graduate of Al-Azhar — to unpack the reality of porn addiction, how it affects the brain, marriages, spirituality, and how Muslims can finally break free.This episode covers what every Muslim parent, spouse, and youth worker needs to know.What You’ll Learn:How pornography hijacks the brainWhy even religious Muslims fall into this sinThe impact on marriage, intimacy, self-worth, and mental healthHow early exposure is destroying our youthIslamic principles on lowering the gazeStep-by-step treatment strategiesHow parents can protect their kidsWhat empathy looks like in the Muslim communityWhen (and whether) addiction must be disclosed before marriage📌 'Inside Out, Outside In': AlMaghrib’s mental wellness course https://www.almaghrib.online/insideout/

🦃 Is it okay for Muslims to celebrate Thanksgiving? What about turkey dinner with family? Can you participate in workplace celebrations?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Shaykh Waleed Basyouni — President of AlMaghrib Institute and senior member of AMJA's fatwa committee — to answer one of the most common questions American Muslims face every November.From family gatherings to workplace potlucks, Shaykh Waleed provides a balanced, nuanced perspective on how Muslims living in America should approach Thanksgiving.They discuss:→ The historical origins of Thanksgiving and what it means today→ The Islamic ruling on celebrating cultural vs. religious holidays→ Can you eat turkey dinner with your family?→ What about Muslims with non-Muslim family members?→ Is Thanksgiving different for born-and-raised American Muslims?→ The importance of family connection and gratitude in Islam→ Practical guidelines for navigating Thanksgiving at work and home🎧 Whether you're a new Muslim, a parent trying to explain this to your kids, or someone just looking for clear guidance, this conversation offers clarity without compromising authenticity.📺 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for more real conversations with scholars about the issues that matter to Muslims living in the West.Follow us:📱 Instagram: instagram.com/almaghribworld🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@almaghribworld#AlMaghribPodcast #Thanksgiving #IslamicRulings #MuslimsInAmerica #HalalOrHaram #MuslimLife

What does success look like when faith defines your path?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Shaykh Abdulbary Yahya — one of AlMaghrib’s earliest instructors — to uncover his remarkable journey from Vietnam to Seattle to the University of Madinah.From growing up as one of the only Muslims in his school, to turning down a promising football career, to dedicating his life to dawah — this is a story of identity, resilience, and trust in Allah’s plan.They discuss:→ Growing up Muslim in 1980s America→ The moment he decided to leave everything for Madinah→ Lessons from his parents and community→ What studying in Madinah really taught him→ How to raise youth who choose deen over dunya🎧 This is one of the most inspiring episodes yet, a reminder that true success isn’t measured by status or wealth, but by sincerity and sacrifice.📺 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast on YouTube, Apply and Spotify for more real conversations with scholars, instructors, and community leaders.Follow us:📱 Instagram: instagram.com/almaghribworld🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@almaghribworld💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/almaghrib-institute-world#AlMaghribPodcast #IslamicPodcast #IslamicKnowledge

Everyone’s heard of the Dajjal, the Mahdi, and the Beast of the Earth but what’s authentic and what’s speculation?Are we truly living in the End Times? With global chaos, AI, and moral decline, it’s a question many Muslims are asking. In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits down with Sh. Kamal El Mekki — AlMaghrib’s expert on the Signs of the Hour — to unpack what the Prophet ﷺ actually said about the end of days.They discuss:Which signs the Prophet ﷺ listed and which came firstWhy believers must understand these events before they unfoldThe difference between minor and major signsHow to recognize misinformation about the End Times🎧 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for authentic discussions that bridge classical knowledge and today’s world.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok:→ instagram.com/almaghribworld→ https://www.tiktok.com/@almaghribworld#DayOfJudgment #SignsOfTheHour #IslamicKnowledge #AlMaghribPodcast #AmmarAlshukry #KamalElMekki

Every year, as the holiday season approaches, Muslims living in the West face the same questions:🎃 Can we participate in Halloween?🦃 What’s the Islamic perspective on Thanksgiving?🎄 Is having a Christmas tree or saying “Merry Christmas” allowed?🎆 How should Muslims celebrate New Year’s?In this in-depth episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Shaykh Waleed Basyouni — President of AlMaghrib Institute and Senior Member of the AMJA Fatwa Committee. Together, they unpack the fiqh, context, and wisdom behind how Muslims should navigate modern holidays.They discuss:The Islamic framework for celebrationsHow to balance identity, community, and dawah during the holidaysThe difference between religious vs. cultural celebrationsWhat’s permissible for kids, workplaces, and convertsWhy Muslims should make Eid special again🎧 A must-listen for every Muslim family navigating Western culture and Islamic principles.Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more faith-focused conversations every week.#AlMaghribPodcast #IslamAndHolidays #HalloweenInIslam #ChristmasInIslam #IslamicFiqh #IslamicPodcast

How does the Quran actually heal - spiritually, mentally, and even physically? And does classical aqidah still matter in an age of secularism, pluralism, and modern doubts?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Dr. Zohair Abdul Rahman — physician, researcher, and AlMaghrib’s newest instructor — to explore the meaning of Quranic shifa (healing), ruqyah, and the connection between mental wellness, spirituality, and theology.Together they discuss:The real meaning of shifa in the QuranRuqyah and Surah al-Fatihah as evidence of divine healingHow the Quran impacts mental health and emotional resilienceClassical vs. modern theology — is aqidah still relevant today?Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, and how their wisdom applies to modern challengesThe importance of mentorship and bridging classical knowledge with current issuesListen till the end for a conversation that redefines how we approach faith, healing, and understanding Allah’s words.Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more deep, faith-centered conversations every week.#almaghribpodcast #quranichealing #theology #ruqyah #islamicpodcast

Can the Quran and time spent in nature truly transform young men?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Qari Mikail Saddique joins Sh. Ammar AlShukry to explore how recitation, mentorship, and reconnecting with the natural world can help shape stronger, more grounded Muslim men.Through personal stories of homeschooling, youth work, Quran teaching, and time spent at his Texas ranch, Qari Mikail shares:How the Quran refines character and disciplineWhy being outdoors helps reduce anxiety and build spiritual focusWhat young men lose when they disconnect from natureLessons from mentorship, hard work, and memorizing QuranHow to raise boys who are faithful, capable, and emotionally strong🎧 A reflective conversation on what it takes to nurture confident, compassionate Muslim men in today’s world.#AlMaghribPodcast #QuranAndNature #MuslimMen #YouthDevelopment #IslamicPodcast #AmmarAlShukry

Can depression be a test from Allah, or is it a sign of weak faith? In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits down with Ustadha Sarah Sultan, a licensed mental health counselor, to discuss Islam’s perspective on depression, seasonal affective disorder, loneliness, and the stigma around mental health in the Muslim community.Together, they explore:How to understand depression as both a clinical condition and a spiritual testPractical tools for coping with seasonal depression and lonelinessThe role of gratitude, community, and faith in healingWhen to seek professional help and why doing so can be an act of worshipThis is an honest, much-needed conversation at the intersection of Islam and psychology, designed to give hope and clarity to anyone struggling or supporting a loved one.If you found this episode beneficial, subscribe for more deep dives on faith, wellness, and the challenges facing Muslims today.#IslamAndMentalHealth #DepressionInIslam #AlMaghribPodcast