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Thought share about the application of Islamic belief and ethics in our modern pluralistic society. The "How", for those who understand "Why". And the "Why" for those who need to understand the reason.

Mirza Yawar Baig


    • Oct 9, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Fajr Reminders podcast, hosted by Sheikh Yawar Baig, is a true gem for Muslims seeking inspiration and guidance in their daily lives. With its thought-provoking discussions and insightful teachings, this podcast has the power to transform one's perspective on life and provide the motivation needed to overcome struggles. As a devout Muslim, I am grateful for the invaluable reminders presented in this podcast and find solace in knowing that Allah's grace is always present.

    One of the best aspects of The Fajr Reminders podcast is Sheikh Yawar Baig's straight-talk approach. His eloquence and understanding of real-life situations are truly admirable. He skillfully weaves examples and stories into his discourse, allowing listeners to draw lessons from relatable experiences. This style of teaching makes it easy to connect with the messages being conveyed and encourages practical application of what is learned. Furthermore, Sheikh Baig covers a wide range of topics affecting modern-day Muslims, offering timeless Islamic wisdom with a refreshing perspective.

    However, like any other podcast, The Fajr Reminders has its drawbacks. One aspect that could be improved upon is the length of each episode. While concise discussions can be beneficial for some listeners who prefer shorter episodes, others may crave more in-depth analysis on certain topics. Providing a balance between shorter and longer episodes would cater to the diverse preferences of the audience.

    In conclusion, The Fajr Reminders podcast is an exceptional resource for every Muslim seeking personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. Through Sheikh Yawar Baig's profound teachings and relatable storytelling, listeners are inspired to reflect on their actions and strive towards becoming better individuals. Despite minor improvements that could be made regarding episode lengths, this podcast remains a valuable companion at home or on the road. May Allah bless Sheikh Baig for his efforts and reward all those involved in producing such a remarkable podcast.



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    4-Hard Truths

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: Salam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Alhamdulillah, Rabbil Alameen. Wa salatu wa salam ala al-sharafi al-anbiya ibn Musaleen Muhammad Rasulullah. Sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sahbihi wa sallam tasliman kathiran kathira. So, amma baadu, my brothers and sisters, Jazakallah khairun to all of you, especially the brothers from UMass for taking the… Continue reading 4-Hard Truths

    5 Painful Truths

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: As-salāmu ʿalaykum wa rahmatullāhi wa barakātuh. Number one, pain fuels success. No pain, no gain is not just a slogan. That is life. Whether you like it or you don’t like it doesn’t make a damn of a difference. That is life. The people who succeed in life are the people who are… Continue reading 5 Painful Truths

    The world is deception

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. May the Lord of the worlds be with you. And peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad and the Messenger of God, and his family and friends and his family. Peace and blessings be upon him. Now we are walking in Ashley and with… Continue reading The world is deception

    Crisis of Followership – #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Faqala ta’ala inna allaha wa malaikatahu yusalluna ala nabi ya ayyuhal ladhina amanu sallu alayhi wa sallimu taslima. Allahumma salli ala Sayyidina Muhammadin wa ala ahli Muhammad kama sallita ala Ibrahim wa ala al Ibrahim innaka hamidun majid. Allahumma barika ala Muhammadin wa ala ahli Muhammad kama… Continue reading Crisis of Followership – #3

    Crisis of Followership – #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. Faqala ta’ala inna allaha wa malaikatahu yusalluna ala nabi ya ayyuhal ladhina amanu sallu alayhi wa sallimu taslima. Allahumma salli ala Sayyidina Muhammadin wa ala ahli Muhammad kama sallita ala Ibrahim wa ala al Ibrahim innaka hamidun majid. Allahumma barika ala Muhammadin wa ala ahli Muhammad kama… Continue reading Crisis of Followership – #2

    Crisis of Followership – #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 11:33


    Auto-generated transcript: Peace be upon you all. I remind myself and you, let us make this into a regular practice of ours. I don’t like to use the word habit because habits are unthinking actions. I’m talking about conscious thinking action. To send salat and salam on Rasulullah s.a.w. throughout the day, throughout the night,… Continue reading Crisis of Followership – #1

    WiiFM – What's in it for me?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and blessings be upon his family and his family. May Allah bless… Continue reading WiiFM – What’s in it for me?

    Windows of opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the Prophets and Messengers. Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and his… Continue reading Windows of opportunity

    Using ChatGPT instead of learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: I am on this beach in Maine. Atlantic Ocean, the tide is just going out. So this part of the beach is nice and flat and clean. We can see the waves coming in. Now you can see the few boats in the distance. Very, very tranquil, peaceful, wonderful scene. You’ve got the… Continue reading Using ChatGPT instead of learning

    The Atlantic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: My brothers and sisters, we are sitting here in Maine, literally opposite the Atlantic Ocean. And we can hear the waves, you can see the waves and the sun is gently rising. Not yet, but just finished the Fajr. And I’m reflecting on the, and I also advise you to reflect on the… Continue reading The Atlantic

    Stand if you are alive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 13:41


    Auto-generated transcript: Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. I begin in the name of Allah, the Creator, the Sustainer, the Maintainer, and the Protector of the entire universe and all that it contains, the most beneficent, the most merciful. We send salutations on his messenger, the last and final of them. Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, his family,… Continue reading Stand if you are alive

    Get your priorities right

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 18:38


    Auto-generated transcript: My father taught me many lessons. And his way of teaching was he didn’t sort of sit down with a class. He would just ask some question and that would be my mind. And alhamdulillah it worked very, very well. Two of the most critical lessons that he taught me, I want to… Continue reading Get your priorities right

    Rights of Rasoolullahﷺ – part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the Prophets and Messengers. Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, with a lot of peace and blessings. And… Continue reading Rights of Rasoolullahﷺ – part 3

    Marcus Aurelius's Rules for a better life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: My brothers and sisters, as I mentioned I think in the reminder on Stoicism, I mentioned Marcus Aurelius who was the Caesar of Rome and an amazing human being. He was unlike any other Caesar that you can think of or read about. He was a stoic and a very wise man. Now… Continue reading Marcus Aurelius’s Rules for a better life

    Plan of Allahﷻ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah. Alhamdulillah wa salatu wa salamu ala Rasulillah. We are talking about Allah’s plans and what we should, what should be our attitude with regard to that. In short, the attitude of a Muslim to the plan of Allah is an attitude of submission. Which we say, we are pleased with whatever Allah… Continue reading Plan of Allahﷻ

    Stoic Principles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honor of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and companions, peace and… Continue reading Stoic Principles

    Seerah – Putting others before ourselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: Fajr Reminders series by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig. Fajr Reminders series by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig. Fajr Reminders series by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig. Fajr Reminders series by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig. Fajr Reminders series by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig. Fajr Reminders series by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig. Fajr Reminders series by Sheikh… Continue reading Seerah – Putting others before ourselves

    Analytical thinking

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and companions, and a lot of… Continue reading Analytical thinking

    Seerah – How to be successful in this world and the next

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. Indeed, Allah and His angels send their blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send your blessings upon him and give him your blessings. O Allah, send your blessings upon our Master Muhammad and… Continue reading Seerah – How to be successful in this world and the next

    What is my attitude towards the Seerah? – #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. Indeed, Allah and His angels send their blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send your blessings upon him and give him your blessings. O Allah, send your blessings upon our Master Muhammad and… Continue reading What is my attitude towards the Seerah? – #2

    Power of the Sunnah

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. My dear respected ulema, brothers, sisters, the biggest strength in life is to be aware, to live with awareness, to live with ihsas, a sense of who you are, where you are, and why you are there. They say that every man… Continue reading Power of the Sunnah

    Don't nullify your Ibaadah

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and upon his family and companions,… Continue reading Don’t nullify your Ibaadah

    What is my attitude towards the Seerah?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah Rabbil Alameen wa salatu wa salamu ala ashrafil anbiya wal mursaleen. Muhammadur Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sallamu taslimun kathirun kathirakum waduh. My brothers and sisters, it is very important, we are looking at the seerah of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. It is very important for us to remind… Continue reading What is my attitude towards the Seerah?

    Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and upon his family and companions.… Continue reading Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 8

    Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 7 – The journey of my pizza

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and companions. Peace be… Continue reading Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 7 – The journey of my pizza

    Rights of Rasoolullahﷺ – #2 Ita'at

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. We praise Him, we ask for His help, we ask for His forgiveness, we believe in Him, we trust in Him, and we seek refuge in Allah from the evils of our… Continue reading Rights of Rasoolullahﷺ – #2 Ita’at

    Importance of the Seerah

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. And we praise Allah, the Lord of the worlds. We praise Him and we greet His noble Messenger. And what is next? Allah said, Allah and His angels greet the Prophet. O you who believe, greet him and greet him with a… Continue reading Importance of the Seerah

    The last days of the Prophetﷺ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah, alhamdulillah wa kafa wa salamun ala ibadihi allatheena astafa amma ba’d. My dear respected brothers, elders and sisters, inshallah I’d like to first of all give salam to every single one of you and welcome you here today. And inshallah today I’ll be speaking about the final few days of the life… Continue reading The last days of the Prophetﷺ

    Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and companions. Peace… Continue reading Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 6

    Attitude influences action

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: My brothers and sisters, attitudes influence behavior and behavior influences results. Attitudes drives behavior and behavior drives results. I heard an announcement being made about a Sira lecture conference. And the person making the announcement, obviously with good intention, was telling the people, if you are free, please attend it. If you are… Continue reading Attitude influences action

    [Urdu] توکل کیا ہے

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers, Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and upon his family and his family.… Continue reading [Urdu] توکل کیا ہے

    Itaat wa Ittiba

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. We seek refuge with Allah and His Messenger. After that, Allah said, Indeed, Allah and His angels send their blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send your blessings upon him and give him your blessings. O Allah, send your blessings… Continue reading Itaat wa Ittiba

    Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honorable prophets and messengers, Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and his family, and upon the most obedient of… Continue reading Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 5

    Rights of Rasoolullahﷺ – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. We praise Him, we ask for His help, and we ask for His forgiveness. And we believe in Him and we trust in Him. And we seek refuge in Allah from the evil of our souls and from the evil of our… Continue reading Rights of Rasoolullahﷺ – 1

    Remember death

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: My brothers and sisters, it is customary that when we bury somebody, we demand ourselves of some important matters. This is not in the way of a eulogy. It is more in the way of a reminder to ourselves. I remind myself and you that every one of us, there are two dates… Continue reading Remember death

    Da'awa is compassion

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honor of the Prophets and Messengers, Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and upon his family, and peace and… Continue reading Da’awa is compassion

    Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and companions. Peace… Continue reading Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 4

    The position of Rasoolullahﷺ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. My brothers, sisters, elders, 1500 years ago, a window opened in the heavens and God spoke to man. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala spoke to us. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala sent Jibreel alayhi salam with his message, which was spoken to Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi salam. And he recited that to his sahaba. In… Continue reading The position of Rasoolullahﷺ

    Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family, and peace and blessings… Continue reading Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 3

    Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and companions. Peace and… Continue reading Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 2

    Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the Prophets and Messengers. Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and his family and companions, peace and blessings… Continue reading Lessons from Hatim Al Asamm – 1

    Get involved

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. And we care for others in fundamental ways by enjoining good and forbidding evil. We don’t care for them by pretending to be popular or doing whatever is trendy. We do solid work. In that context, what I want to say to you that one of the… Continue reading Get involved

    Enter Islam fully

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: Bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Alhamdulillahi Rabbil Alameen. Wasalatu wasalamu ala ashrafil anbiya wal mursaleen. Muhammadur Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sahbihi wa sallam. Tasliman kathiran kathira. Fama badu. My brothers and sisters. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala said. Ya ayyuhal ladhina amanu. Udkhulu fis silmi kafatan. Wala tattabihu qutuwati shaytan. Innahu lakum aduhum mubeen. Allah… Continue reading Enter Islam fully

    Am I a Mumim

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the Prophets and Messengers. Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and his family and companions. Many peace… Continue reading Am I a Mumim

    We are people who care

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: My brothers and sisters, Allah sent us into this world to be people who care. Allah sent us into this world to be people who care, who care about others, who do things to help others. Allah defined this and Allah said, Allah said, you are the best of people and you have… Continue reading We are people who care

    GBK… What is his legacy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the honour of the messengers and messengers. Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and companions.… Continue reading GBK… What is his legacy?

    You don't get to choose

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the honour of the Prophets and Messengers, Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and upon his family and companions, and… Continue reading You don’t get to choose

    Last advice of Ibrahim Adhem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: Alhamdulillah Rabbil Alameen wa salatu wa salamu ala ash-sharafi al-ambiyyi wal-mursaleen Muhammadur Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa ala alihi wa sahbihi wa sallam. Tasliman kathiran kathiran. My dear respected brothers, sisters, elders. Before I begin my khutbah, I ask you to make dua for the forgiveness of the father-in-law of our dear brother Muhammad… Continue reading Last advice of Ibrahim Adhem

    Washing the dead

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. And peace and blessings be upon the honour of the prophets and messengers. Muhammad and the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him and upon his family and companions, peace… Continue reading Washing the dead

    Advice to married people

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 19:27


    Auto-generated transcript: In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. The house of marriage is not a den where the wrestling is taking place. Today you win, tomorrow I win. These are places of peace and security. Just like a ship that travels in the sea, there is a storm that also… Continue reading Advice to married people

    Don't squander your life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025


    Auto-generated transcript: My brothers and sisters, I want you to listen very carefully. Because every civilizational time in history, there has been a center of the civilization. There has been some city, some place which has been the center of civilization. 2000 years ago, it was Rome. That’s why in the English language they say… Continue reading Don’t squander your life

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