What is the purpose of this world? How do we respond to trials and tribulation? In this episode, Hamza Yusuf discusses the school of eternity, where human suffering can teach obedience if we respond with patience and gratitude.
Oct 2025
A Masterclass in Sabr & Taqwa
In this episode we unpack Qur’an 12:90 — the moment Prophet Yūsuf (a.s.) reveals himself to his brothers. What does this verse teach about sabr (patience), taqwā (God-conscious restraint), confronting wrongdoing, and resisting the urge to shame others when you hold power?We explo ... Show More
12m 15s
Feb 2021
Part 2: Quran and the Content of Character
The journey through the sacred messages of the Noble Quran continues as Shaykh Hamza explains the universal lessons on brotherhood, forgiveness, and Divine love.About the Sacred Text Messages podcast:In this age of material excess and spiritual privation, grounding ourselves in d ... Show More
31m 59s
Mar 2023
How to Find Clarity, Courage, and Compassion with Koshin Paley Ellison
In This Episode, You'll Learn
How to investigate suffering and learn how to work with it in a fresh way
Why we need to explore the impact of greed, shame, and other "giants" in our daily lives
Understanding the power of apology and how it can help us move away from shame and ... Show More
1h 9m
Sep 2020
Transcending Tribe: The Race to Humanity
In this first episode, Hamza Yusuf discusses race, tribalism, and the universality of Islam.Read more about Hamza Yusuf.About the Sacred Text Messages podcast:In this age of material excess and spiritual privation, grounding ourselves in divine guidance has never been more critic ... Show More
18m 36s