EP 036 - Growing up as an Orphan, Dismissed from University, Losing a Child

Dec 28

2025 in Review: The Funny, Memorable & Shocking

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 ... Show More

1h 8m

Dec 21

Your Algorithm Wouldn't EXIST Without Muslims - Ustadh Mustafa Briggs (Full Episode)

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Briggs where they discussed if Muslims have a place in Western countries and how Muslims shaped the West. 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Mustaf'as New Book: Islam and the Making of the Modern World 06:30 - Traditional Dress vs Western Clothing 12 ... Show More

1h 18m

Nov 17

From Party Girl & Atheism to Islam - Aysha Mercedes

Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by Aysha Mercedes who speaks about how she went from a life of partying and not beleiving in God to embraching Islam and how her experiences with trauma encouraged her to help others. 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - How Mufti Menk Changed Ins ... Show More

1h 27m

Oct 2016

2-14: Uthman And Abu Dharr

Uthman has been accused of often appointing his family members to high positions. And in many instances that was true. But some of his appointments were still very good, even if they were related to him. An example of that is Muawiyyah ibn Abu Sufyan. In addition to finding favor ... Show More

40m 49s

Aug 2022

Presents of paradise EP 2: how falsely being blamed for a crime showed a man the truth of his family

I uploaded the first episode of presents of paradise last week which shared the story of "bodies for wealth". This week's episode shares a real story of a man who had a beautiful family consisting of his wife & 3 kids. However, one night on his way home from work, he found himsel ... Show More

20m 54s

Sep 2022

Presents of paradise EP 3- a valuable story on overcoming shaytan | islamic feelings

Intention is something we always hear about. Not to mention, it's something alot of us struggle with. So this episode is a story that presents a beautiful example of how the same action can have a different outcome simply due to the intention. ♡“And whosoever fears Allah and ke ... Show More

7m 49s

Mar 2024

Replay: Grief, Growth, and Sanctuary

Sumiya Khan, RD was recently on during our Where Are They Now series, and this is her original story from Season 2, in case you haven't heard it or don't know how to find it on your podcast app.She shared her devastating loss and was on the path to overcoming it at the time of th ... Show More

45m 12s

Jan 2024

practical tips: do not let their words sadden you | reputation vs character | islamic feelings

In this episode we unpack valuable insights from the verses of Surah Duha, gaining a profound understanding of the Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) resilience in the face of criticism. This short yet impactful reminder on navigating interpersonal challenges and maintaining emotional stre ... Show More

8m 22s

Feb 2024

overcommitting & people pleasing | islamic feelings

Assalamu’alaikum everyone Welcome back to another episode. This much-requested topic delves into valuable tips and advice for those struggling with people-pleasing and overcommitting to roles, environments, and situations that may not align with their true selves. 🎙️ I hope th ... Show More

27m 22s

May 2021

S1 E10. Jeremy Higgins: Depression, suicide, and finding God again

According to BeyondBlue, one in seven Australians will experience depression in their lifetime, and more than 3,000 people die by suicide each year. In New Zealand about 150,000 people at least consider the idea of suicide each year, and 680 succeed.  Jeremy Higgin ... Show More

1h 3m

EP 036 - Growing up as an Orphan, Dismis...