Episode 3: Forgiveness

As we enter Ramadan, our thoughts are occupied with how we can improve ourselves to get closer to God. How can we learn about "the self" to understand our relationship with God? We explore these concepts in this episode. First, we break down the term Jihad al-Nafs and explore an ... Show More

AI is almost all we talk about in our major, Cognitive Science, so we decided to explore it in this episode. First, we give a debriefing on the basics of AI and it’s history such as what it means for AI to be intelligent. Then we entertain potential sci-fi possibilities such as t ... Show More

In season 2 we’re focusing inwards, taking more nuanced perspectives on the self and focusing on topics related to our majors (Cognitive Science), like AI, the self and identity. In the first episode of the season we talk about the education system, its flaws and the culture of e ... Show More

Surah ‘abasa Some people ask: Why do I need Islam? In his explanation of the concept of “istighnaa” (feeling self-sufficient and in no need of anything) Ustadh Nouman teaches that deep down inside us there is something that is hungry for spiritual fulfilment. The role of the ... Show More

Feeling lost or aimless is a common struggle among young Muslims in the West, who often grapple with complex identity, spiritual, and societal pressures. In this week’s discussion, we explore these feelings and the search for purpose through an Islamic perspective with our dear f ... Show More

Join our Patreon to get access to exclusive monthly Zoom calls: / thethinkingmuslim We are in the month of Ramadan where Muslims worldwide share in the simple yet profound act of fasting from dawn to dusk. Our collective commitment to this activity is often met with surprise by o ... Show More

Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan provides an in-depth discussion of the importance of the need for Muslims to stand on a  united front and confront the inner struggles n the quest for the progression of Islam. From an Islamic point of view, there are numerous struggles at the level of the ... Show More

Some people ask: Why do I need Islam? In his explanation of the concept of “istighnaa”  (feeling self-sufficient and in no need of anything) Ustadh Nouman teaches that deep down inside us there is something that is hungry for spiritual fulfilment. The role of the spiritual is tha ... Show More

With this episode, we begin a series of episodes tackling spiritual aspects relevant to struggles, trials and tribulations. We explore together what many of us have been through, or are still going through, namely, what seems to be "layers of darkness within an unfathomable sea", ... Show More

Assalamu Alaikum, sisters! In this episode of A Muslimah's Guide to Femininity, we’re diving into the powerful practice of self-reflection (muhasabah) through an Islamic lens. Self-reflection is not just about looking inwards—it's about holding ourselves accountable and seeking t ... Show More

In this podcast we bring back one of our favorite guests, Abdullah, to speak about how we as Muslims deal with other Muslims and non-Muslims. There is a level of character that the Muslim must exhibit when dealing with other people and that trait is very important to our developm ... Show More

A good question is half of knowledge. Raising the right questions in the face of authoritarian ideas and theories can sometimes lay them bare. One such question by a student made Yaqoob al-Kindi, the famous Muslim philosopher and polymath, discard his own work.Listen to Shaykh Dr ... Show More

Things you'll learn in this episode of The Real Shia Beliefs:- What is Ruh? What is its significance in Islam?- Narration discussing Ahlulbayt's existence as Nur (light)- Prophet's hadith explaining Lady Fatima's heavenly existence- Linguistic meaning of the word ... Show More