IlmFeed Podcast

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir Hassan and Ustadh Tufayl Ahmad unpack the genius behind Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ communication skills: the structure behind his teaching, the way he held attention, built trust, and made complex truths simple enough to never be forgotten. We go through real hadith, breaking down the techniques hiding inside them - how a single question could flip an entire audience's assumptions, how a story could carry a timeless lesson, and how an entire religion could be summed up in one sentence. Along the way, we talk about what it actually means to communicate with wisdom, not just information - and why that distinction matters more today than ever. This is a masterclass in speaking, teaching, and connecting with people - from the greatest communicator to ever live. If this episode benefited you, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe for more conversations like this. Support ilmfeed on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The Prophet's ﷺ gift of Jawami' al-Kalim 01:37 - The Prophet's ﷺ multifaceted personality 03:42 - The power of "the hook" in content and teaching 04:26 - Analysing the Hadith of the two words beloved to Ar-Rahman 07:16 - Analysing the Hadith of the bankrupt person 09:14 - Mount Safa: using the hook to build credibility 11:25 - Storytelling as a communication technique 12:39 - The story of the man who killed 99 people 15:39 - Knowing your audience 18:00 - The power of humor and relatability 19:27 - Patreon exclusive article announcement 19:52 - Using Humour to communicate 21:10 - Analogies and gestures 24:41 - The river analogy: purification through salah 29:28 - Teaching children thorugh actions 34:52 - Using the repetition technique 36:00 - Hadith JIbreel: The skill of saying less

Dr Daanish Mahmood shares how prioritizing salah (prayer) transformed his life - from a chance encounter with a university dean to building a following as a Muslim content creator without ever hiding his faith. This episode covers practical advice for staying consistent with salah and Islamic productivity tips. Support the ilmfeed podcast: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed 00:00 Intro 01:00 Prioritizing Salah Over Everything Else 04:39 Salah Should Not Be Transactional? 05:17 The Dean, The Masjid & A Life-Changing Handshake 09:29 Dua Isn't Enough - You Have To Make The Effort 12:01 Putting Yourself Out There For Marriage 17:37 The Power Of A Parent's Dua 23:41 Ibrahim's Dua & The Legacy Of Salah 27:39 How Dr Daanish's Content Journey Started 31:40 The Prayer Mat Trick That Went Viral 33:42 Staying Openly Muslim While Building A Following 37:40 Productivity Through The Lens Of Consistency 39:12 Planning Your Day (And Putting Salah First) 41:42 Cutting Distractions: Apps, Notifications & Digital Detox 47:59 Family, Screen Time & Phone-Free Walks 49:57 Dr Daanish's Daily Routine For Getting More Done 53:20 Barakah In Time - Why Some People Get More Done 54:50 Barakah In Money - Trusting Allah With Your Finances 1:03:00 Microefficiencies That Save Dr Daanish Hours 1:06:39 Dr Daanish's Final Advice On Beating Laziness

He's got 3.5 million followers, went viral more times than he can count, and coaches other creators on how to master the algorithm. But a part of him wants to leave it all behind. In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir sits down with Shoaib Hussain - better known as the Sunnah Guy - for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what fame actually costs. From the suicidal DMs he receives daily, to why he's always believed social media is "one of the worst drugs that exists," to what led him to stop posting daily after nearly 700 consecutive days. We break down some of his most viral videos, why attention is the real battlefield Muslims are losing online, and what actually changed after he hit millions of followers. In this episode: 📱 Why he's always seen social media as "one of the greatest forms of control" 🎯 The exact formula behind his viral hooks - broken down video by video 💔 Why he stopped posting for 6 months - and what's changing now 🗣️ His advice to his 18-year-old self Support the ilmfeed podcast at: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima was joined by Naaema Umm Eesa where they spoke about Naeema's work with new Muslims and the reasons why thousands of Western women are embracing Islam. 00:00 - Opening & Introduction 03:06 - Remembering Da'wah Giants: Uzma Jung & Omar Tate 13:49 - How Things Were Different for Converts Back in the Day 15:23 - Families Threatening New Muslims 18:36 - Supporting New Muslims: The Islam Awareness Project 24:45 - Marriage Challenges for Converts 33:45 - Why Western Women Convert to Islam 42:18 - Top Reasons Women Accept Islam 47:15 - Impact of Hijab on Non-Muslims 51:40 - The Power of Muslim Sisterhood & Community 1:06:30 - Islamic Marriage & Gender Roles 1:11:08 - The Power of Salam 1:11:50 - What Attracts Women to Muslim Men 1:13:31 - The 50-50 Concept in Marriage 1:17:19 - Final Advice: Take Benefit of Five Before Five

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Hammad look back at 2025, and some of the highs and lows of the past year.  00:00 - Introduction 4:07 - Mamdani Wins New York Mayor 12:09 - Lesson: Focus Your Influence Where It Matters 14:44 - The Charlie Kirk Incident 18:43 - Gaza: Two Years of Genocide 28:45 - Podcast Reflections & Favourite Episodes 31:35 - Fatherhood: Welcoming Baby Jibreel 36:00 - Journey to Masjid Al-Aqsa 43:01 - Sudan Crisis: 18 Million Displaced 52:09 - UK Far-Right Rise & Anti-Muslim Hate 58:02 - Muslim Heroes & Contributions in UK 02:10 - Awards: Best & Worst of 2025 1:05:15 - Closing Thoughts & Dua