14 Pillars

In Episode 16, Ali introduces us to another fascinating hadith from Imam Ali (as), who discusses three conditions—or more specifically, three occasions—that define a true friend. Two of these occasions likely won't surprise us; but the third occasion reveals a mystery that we solve in this episode, in order to arrive at the meaning of true friendship.

In Episode 15, Ali responds to a request from our community to examine the role of “Jihad.” But this is not your average discussion about one's holy struggle, for we meet many faces of Jihad, including that of Ali's uncle. 

In Episode 14, Ali honors our 14 Pillars by letting their truth pierce our hearts as it pertains to—what is perhaps—the most misunderstood topic in Islam. See you on the flip side.

In Episode 13, we meet a less known figure in Islam and discover the miracle of her encounter in the desert. We also discover a beautiful irony: finding her story requires the same virtue from us that made her so prolific. 

In Episode 12, Ali helps us honor the Imam of our time, the Awaited One—but not by looking outwardly at his life and occultation. Instead, we turn inwards—our true path to God and Al-Mahdi, the Guide for all of humanity.

In Episode 11, we leave our tents under the Peshawar night, where 14 beaming stars illuminated over us. And we resume a session from a century ago…only to find it is no less relevant today. 

In Episode 10, Ali serves as our pilot—flying us by plane to Peshawar, Pakistan, to experience the most taboo topic in the history of Islam. He can only share so much. But when you land, you'll see everything for yourself. 

In Episode 9, Ali examines “the fast life.” Not the one that fills our lives with sin and sorrow, but rather, the one that purifies our soul… “in order to reinforce sincere devotion to Him.” -Fatima Al Zahraa (as)

In Episode 8, we hear Ali's story about a sign—a literal and spiritual one that helped him harness the power of prayer. We reflect on how dua can change destiny, move mountains, and open the infinite well of Allah (swt)'s mercy.

In Episode 7, Ali points to a less known source of Allah swt's miraculous words, clear instruction, and immaculate mercy. Like the Quran, these words were revealed through the Prophet Muhammad (s); and like the Quran, they are an omen, a sign, a guide. But it's not Quran. It's Holy Hadith. It's God's word—which you may or may not have heard. 

In Episode 6, Ali re-introduces us to one of our Infallibles in a new light—namely, as a “missing bridge” that connects the Muslim ummah across the world, in ways millions would be shocked to learn. 

In Episode 5, Ali shares hadith that shake our perception of Islam's 5 Pillars. Is it really true—a missing piece of the Pillars, which serves as the key to them all?

In Episode 4, Ali discusses a powerful concept: the difference between Islam and Belief. Allah (swt) states it, our 14 Pillars explain it, and by following them, we attain it.

In Episode 3, Ali discusses an all-time favorite hadith from the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (as). If you haven't heard this one, you'll have a new way of viewing the world, and three inhabitants of it: angels, animals, and human beings.

In Episode 2, Ali takes us on a ride—a literal ride, in a Lyft, that changed his life. But first, he had to face a reality: although he believed he followed Prophet Muhammad (s), he had no idea what that meant.

In Episode 1, Ali Imad Fadlallah introduces the 14 Pillars Podcast, and details the journey that led up to it. He confronts the question: should a podcast like this even exist?

In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. Welcome to 14 Pillars Podcast, where Ali Imad Fadlallah aims to help us deepen our relationship with Islam and its 14 infallibles, one hadith at a time.