Jan 2022

Happy New Year?

For many, the new year signifies new beginnings and a chance for a lifestyle reset. For many Muslims, however, there is confusion regarding how we should respond to the modern-day new year greetings and celebrations. In this insightful episode, Shaykh Hamza broadens the discussio ... Show More

25m 54s

Dec 2021

The Company You Keep Determines the Rewards You Reap

The company you keep leads to your success or failure depending upon what type of companionship you choose. Abū Musā al-Ashʿarī narrated a beautiful hadith of the Prophet Muhammad where he likened one's company to either a seller of musk or a blacksmith. The seller of musk will l ... Show More

32m 37s

Dec 2021

Be Aware of the Dog: Imam al-Bukhari’s Advice

Season 4 of Sacred Text Messages continues with an episode that warns of the Devil's favorite discourse, ghībah (backbiting). Today, the online and social media platforms allow for this discourse to spread like never before and are nearly impossible to erase from the virtual worl ... Show More

40m 18s

Jul 2021

Sacred Text Messages S01 E08 - Dunya: A Zero-Sum Game

The Quran addresses one of humanity’s perennial questions: Why are we here, and where are we going? In this episode, Hamza Yusuf elucidates the Quranic conception of this life and the prophetic practice that navigates us back to the Divine.

27m 12s

Jul 2021

Sacred Text Messages S01 E09 - A Little Bit of Quran is A Lot

God revealed the Qur’an as the light of guidance and the criterion to judge between truth and falsehood. In this week’s episode, Hamza Yusuf discusses the key to our well-being and success—a regular commitment to the recitation and reflection of God’s Book.

28m 42s

Jul 2021

Sacred Text Messages S01 E02 - School of Eternity

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.

31m 8s

Oct 2021

"How can I connect with the Qur'an?" with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy | Season 2 Episode 1

The Qur’an is the rope of Allah that saves all who hold onto it. It is nourishment for our souls and a light that discerns between truth and falsehood. But its messages and meanings cannot be unlocked without tadabbur: deep and regular reflection. What role should the Qur’an play ... Show More

33m 10s

Mar 2025

Juz 15: Beware of Shaytan’s Strategy | Sh. Ali Hammuda | Season 6

How does Shaytan deceive us into arrogance and disobedience? How does the erosion of ethical values cause a society to become lost? How do the blessings of Allah test our sincerity?Join Sh. Ali Hammuda with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they explore Juz 15 of ... Show More

28m 23s

Jul 2021

Sacred Text Messages S01 E10 - The Wise Person Knows All Things

Throughout human history, great philosophers, leaders, and thinkers devoted their lives toward the pursuit of wisdom. Countless pages and lines of poetry extol the qualities of the wise person. In this podcast, Hamza Yusuf explains the Quranic definition of wisdom and the prerequ ... Show More

24m 1s

Feb 2017

Surah Al-Baqarah: The Cow - Verse 185..........Part 2

God says that âthe Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind.â Learn more about guidance, and why we as humans do a poor job mapping our way through life. Take a moment to listen and to share with your family & friends.

8m 30s

Oct 2024

12 Is The Path To Halal Easy? | Surah Al-Jumu'ah

Download the Surah Al-Jumu'ah guided workbook at https://www.bayyinah.comIn episode twelve of A Deeper Look: Surah Al-Jumu'ah, Ustadh Nouman highlights the profound journey from cleansing internal thoughts to societal transformation. He illustrates how the Quran, beyond being a s ... Show More

26m 29s

Oct 2022

Ep 6 - Take the Quran Personally | Qur'an Convos: Tadabbur

<p>How can we make the Qur’an’s stories feel more relatable to our lives? What can we do to always feel like the Qur’an is speaking to us personally? If the Qur’an is meant for everyone, how can we nurture a personal relationship with it? <br/><br/>In this episode, Sh. Suleiman H ... Show More

47m 10s

Mar 2025

Juz 2: To Allah we belong | Dr. Haifaa Younis | Season 6

Why is life so hard? Does it feel like your trials and tribulations are never ending? Why is Allah testing you with this, and someone else seems to have it easier? Join Dr. Haifaa Younis with hosts Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Abdullah Oduro as they reflect on Juz 2 of the Qur'an, d ... Show More

29m 48s