A granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, exemplary for her patience, courage and generosity. She established institutions to support the poor, elderly, and disabled. She persevered after the painful massacre of her family at Karbala, and eloquently spoke truth to power. Zaynab bint Ali (ra) is from the great women of the Ahl al-Bayt and is an enduring role model ... Show More
Jul 2025
Umm Kulthum bt. Ali (ra): Daughter of Nobility and Tragedy
<p>“O daughter of the noble ones!” This was the way to address the younger granddaughter of the Prophet ﷺ, Umm Kulthum bint Ali (ra).<br/><br/>She was a woman of piety, like her mother Fatima (ra). In the glimpses we have into her life, we see her marrying Umar (ra) and then the ... Show More
23m 14s
Jul 2025
Abdullah ibn Ja’far (ra): Son of the Man With Two Wings
<p>Born a refugee, embraced by the Prophet ﷺ, and connected to nearly every major trial in early Islamic history, Abdullah ibn Ja'far (ra) lived a life marked by displacement, loss, and legacy. From the shores of Abyssinia to the tragedy of Karbala and his final days during ... Show More
12m 19s
Jul 2025
The Ocean of Knowledge: The Life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra)
<p>What made a teenager one of the most trusted scholars of the Qur’an among the Prophet ﷺ’s Companions? <br/><br/>In this episode, discover the remarkable life of Abdullah ibn Abbas (ra) — the Prophet ﷺ’s cousin, student, and the Ocean of Knowledge. From his childhood in the Pro ... Show More
1h 29m
Mar 2023
Super Soul Special: Zainab Salbi: Giving Women a Voice
Original Air Date: August 26, 2018Women’s rights activist and international humanitarian Zainab Salbi discusses her dedication to helping women in war-torn regions rebuild their lives. An Iraqi-American, Zainab talks about growing up in Saddam Hussein's inner circle, leading a li ... Show More
30m 50s