The earliest presence of mental health hospitals can actually be traced back to 7th or 8th century Baghdad! Now, when people think about mental health institutions from the past, they often think of prison-like cells and abominable treatment. That was not the case in these early Muslim institutions. Join Dr. Rania Awaad as she describes the first homes of he ... Show More
Dec 2020
Ep 4 - How Muslim Scholars Understood Mental Illness a Thousand Years Ago | Holistic Healing
<p>Has anyone ever uttered these words to you, “A Muslim is not afflicted with depression?” If so, you are not alone. However, this phrase actually contradicts the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It’s important to truly understand the factors that influence mental health illn ... Show More
12m 4s
Dec 2020
Ep 5 - How Classical Muslim Scholars Treated the Mind, Body, and Soul | Holistic Healing
<p>In the previous episode of this series, we discussed the way Muslim scholars examined mental health illnesses. In this video, Dr. Raniaa Awaad delves into the treatment options these scholars employed. This helps us understand that mental health conditions are multifactorial a ... Show More
8m 33s
Aug 2024
Allah (SWT) in Karbala (Ft. Sayed Mahdi Modarresi)
<p>What do we mean when we say Imam Hussain (as) saved Islam? In this episode, we are joined by the esteemed Sayed Mahdi Modarresi, who explores the unique relationship between Allah (swt) and Imam Hussain (as) in Karbala. We discuss the Godly concepts of Tawhid, reliance, and th ... Show More
1h 28m
Apr 2024
Imam Ali (ع) - The One Through Whom Islam was Perfected - Ramadan Reflections 2024 - Day 28
Join us on the 28th day of Ramadan as we delve into the profound significance of Surah al-Maidah (5):3. This verse marks the culmination of Divine guidance, the perfection of Islamic faith, and the pivotal role of Imam Ali (peace be upon him). In this enlightening discussion, we ... Show More
13m 33s
Aug 2024
The Secrets of Prophet Muhammad's Life (Ft. Sayed Ali Imran)
<p>Have we truly understood the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)? In this episode, we explore the Seerah of Rasul Allah (saww) and how it differs from his Sunnah, the Quran, and the world of Hadith. Our esteemed guest, Sayed Ali Imran, joins us from Canada to discuss how the Seera ... Show More
58m 5s
Jul 2022
Part Time Muslims - Muharram & Imam Hussain (as)
<p>Are we part-time Muslims? Does our spiritually waver across the year? As the month of Muharram begins, hosts Ahmed Abbas and Sayed Ali Radhawi take a look at how to make the most of this season. We discuss ways to stick to your commitments, learn from our lessons, and ultimate ... Show More
36m 20s