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In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy interviews Idrees Mirani who is an Afghani Muslim here in our Louisville Muslim community. We discuss recent developments in Afghanistan including the new government and President Biden's decision to freeze Afghani assets.▬ Announcements  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. HIRA Institute is hosting an international bazaar where you can sell food, gifts, and other items. This bazaar will be held on Saturday, March 12th 12:00-6:00PM. You can reserve a table to sell your products for $25 per table.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:23 - Introducing guest Idrees Mirani00:36 - Why talk about Afghanistan?01:05 - General Overview of Afghanistan04:29 - A Good Analogy for Americans08:28 - A New Government in Afghanistan10:24 - Biden's Decision to Freeze Assets15:20 - Closing Thoughts & Action Items16:48 - Tangent about our Media Sourcing▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Hamayon Afghan is an interviewer who visits Afghanistan and conducts interviews on the ground in his native language. He is mentioned around 18:25 in the interview.You can find this podcast's website at https://ihya502.vercel.app/Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy interviews his wife Mishkat Suleiman to discuss cybersecurity and its importance in our daily lives. We concentrate on three main topics: password security, credit card security, and social engineering tactics such as phishing. This episode is full of advice that the average person can take and use for themselves.▬ Announcements  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. MCC will be hosting Imam Suleiman Hani on Friday, February 25th. He will serve as the khateeb on Jumuah, give a short khatirah after Fajr, and have a community lecture on 'Worldview of Islam' starting at 6:30PM.2. There is a class for new Muslims held every Sunday taught at Guiding Light Islamic Center. We review the fard al'3yn (individual obligations) of a Muslim and currently learning to read & write Arabic. If interested, contact me directly.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:09 - Introducing guest Mishkat Suleiman04:05 - 3 Areas of our Lives affected by Cybersecurity Issues04:34 - What is 'data' & why does it matter to us?08:13 - Brute-forcing & Password Security15:05 - Credit/Debit Card Security24:30 - How banks handle stolen credit cards30:40 - What is social engineering?45:30 - Cases of social engineering that we experience55:45 - Closing Pieces of Advice▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Check to see if your email is involved in a data breach at: https://haveibeenpwned.com/You can find this podcast's website at https://ihya502.vercel.app/Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy discusses the matter of misattributing made-up or innovated hadiths or knowledge of the Deen centered around a narration found in Sahih Bukhari about the consequences of intentionally misattributing something to the Prophet (SAW). This reminder, brief in its content, is intended to remind all of us about being careful about our sources when we learn our Deen, being cautious about sharing the floods of information that is found all over the internet, and overall thinking before one speaks [or shares in our modern cases].▬ Announcement  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. Women Only Swimming Night at the Southeast YMCA (5930 Six Mile Ln) on Saturday, February 19th at 5:00PM-7:00PM. Free event!2. Louisville Annual Quran Competition. Youth ages 5-21 years of age can attend the qualifying round on Saturday April 9th at 2:30PM at one of the four masjids: LICC, MCC, Guiding Light, Al-Nur 4th St.▬ Qu'ran & Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. Narrated Anas: "The fact which stops me from narrating a great number of Hadiths to you is that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Whoever tells a lie against me intentionally, then (surely) let him occupy his seat in Hell-fire."" [Sahih al-Bukhari 108]2. Urwah' narrated that 'Aishah said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did not speak quickly like you do now, rather he would speak so clearly, unmistakably, that those who sat with him would memorize it." [Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3639, Sahih]▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at https://ihya502.vercel.app/Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Ihya502, Hamza Foy sits with Mishkat Suleiman to discuss the book 'Moral Capitalism: Why Fairness Won't Make Us Poor' by Steven Pearlstein. This book is an incredibly easy read for such a complex topic like economics and discusses a number of assumptions made by the general public in the United States about capitalism and our current economic system. We discuss a few of the more interesting and thought-provoking tidbits such as pre-distribution vs. re-distribution, the difference between our modern economy vs older and simpler economies, and the need for more education surrounding economics and macro-level mathematics.▬ Relevant Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. Moral Capitalism on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/4zwestdn▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:30 - Introducing the Book01:50 - The Concept of Social Capital07:15 - The issue of predistribution vs redistribution of wealth18:00 - The Economies of Now & Past Economies22:30 - Consequences of C-Level Employees▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at https://ihya502.vercel.app/Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy sits down to speak with Nini Mohamed. Nini Mohamed operates a large youth sports camp called 'The African in America' based in the Shively neighborhood and works to provide mentorship for young children 9 years of age and older. Nini Mohamed has collaborated with Louisville FC and has therapists from Seven Counties to assist him in his work! If you are interested in getting in touch with him, donating, or collaborating with him - you'll find links below to get in contact.▬ Relevant Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. Nini Mohamed's email is Ninikadir30@gmail.com.2. Nini's website related to his soccer camp: https://ninimohamedtwo.com/pages/events▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:25 - Introducing guest Nini Mohamed04:15 - What did it take to start the soccer camp program?15:48 - What motivates those looking to do for others?38:40 - Who inspired this project?▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at https://ihya502.vercel.app/Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Ihya502, we made a big announcement about the regular return of the podcast starting in January 2022. We also made an announcement of a new website developed by myself where you can leave feedback relating to the podcast! You can find the new website at https://ihya502.vercel.app/This short episode recaps a trip recently taken by a group of brothers from our Louisville Muslim community to Ohio County, Kentucky to help aid in cleaning up tornado damage from recent storms. We discuss the process we took to arrange this mission and hopefully encourage others to take the leap to help others.▬ Announcement Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. Links on who to donate to for those affected by recent tornadoes: https://wfpl.org/heres-how-you-can-help-tornado-victims/2. Donation Methods towards Greenhaven Islamic Cemetery: Visit https://ghavencemetery.org/donation/ to donate by credit card or Paypal. Zelle to ghckentucky@gmail.com. Write a check, make it payable to GHC, mail it to 5504 Georgia Lane Louisville KY 40219.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:01 - Welcoming audience back to Ihya50203:10​ - What are ‘tornadoes'?04:00​​​ - Donating for those affected by recent tornadoes04:13​​ - How we planned our trip to clean up storm damage13:30 - Advice for future instances of disasters17:35​​ - Regarding Bowling Green also affected by recent storms21:30 - Community Announcements▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at https://ihya502.vercel.app/Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Reading between the Lines, Hamza Foy & Mishkat Suleiman discuss What Tech Calls Thinking by author Adrian Daub. This book discusses the themes & major ideas that are produced by the key figures of the tech industry such as 'disruption', 'the medium is the message', & other ideas and where these ideas originated from.We discuss the unintended consequences of major apps such as Facebook, Twitter, & Lyft, what is 'trolling', and what resulted in the fact that more & more of tech revolves around engagement rather than meaningful transfer of information & other modes of communication.  ▬ Announcement Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. GLIC Weekend School: https://sites.google.com/site/glicweekendschool/2. Blood Drive Signup: www.redcrossblood.org enter IslamicCenter as sponsor3. Dawah Booth Signup: https://signupschedule.com/glicstatefair ▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:01 - Introduction & Community Announcements02:12​ - Intro to 'What Tech Calls Thinking'05:00​​​ - 'Failing Better' & the Pitfalls of this Motto13:58​​ - Apps & the (un)intended consequences21:28 - Apps, Engagement, & Trolling30:09​​ - Debate as Engagement vs Debate to Dissuade/Persuade35:04 - Practical Steps to Help remove Harm▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy sits down with a student of a madrasah to discuss what it means to be a student of Islamic knowledge & his day-to-day routine and fields of study.▬ Announcement Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. Louisville Job Board: https://www.liveinlou.com/jobs/2. Job/Career Resources: https://jobversity.upwardlyglobal.org/resource-library/▬ Qu'ran & Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. Abu Darda reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The scholars are the successors of the prophets. Verily, the prophets do not pass on gold and silver coins, but rather they only impart knowledge.” [Musnad al-Bazzār 10/68]▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Muslim Musings, learn about a couple of changes to the podcast and listen to a discussion from the last gathering for new Muslims.▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Muslim Musings, we have a short discussion recapping the first class for reverts which includes pointers regarding aqidah (tenants of creed) and how sitting in gatherings for new Muslims can help you comprehend the very pragmatic issues affecting Muslims everyday in contrast to the theoretical and rare 'debate topics' that consume much of Muslim media.▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Muslim Musings, a return from a short hiatus results in musing about organic gatherings across the community and the importance of going out of your way to benefit from them.▬ Qu'ran & Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. "Zayd ibn Thabit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, May Allah brighten the face of a person who hears a tradition from us and he memorizes it until he can convey it to others. Perhaps he will convey it to one who understands better than him, and perhaps one who conveys knowledge does not understand it himself.", hadith in Sunan Abi Dawud 3660.2. "Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Verily, this religion is firmly solid, so study its depths with gentleness..", hadith in Musnad Ahmad 27318.▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Muslim Musings, a short discussion on Palestine & its theological importance, on what we can do for Palestine, & a new gathering for local Muslims.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00​ - Introduction02:30 - Palestine & Bayt al-Maqdis07:20​ - A list of action items for Filasteen12:00 - New gathering for new Muslims & old15:35 - al-Maqasid - Nawawi's Manual on Islam21:40 - Purification of the Heart26:40 - Closing Du'a▬ Qu'ran & Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. "Maymunah reported: She said, “O Messenger of Allah, tell us about the Sacred House in Jerusalem.” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “It is the land of the gathering and the Resurrection. Go there and pray, for one prayer in it is like a thousand prayers elsewhere.” She said, “What if I cannot endure travel to there?” The Prophet said, “Let one send a gift of oil to light its lamps, for whoever does so is as if he has gone there.” ", Sahih hadith per al-Arnaut in Sharh Mushkil al-Athir 610.2. "Beware of the supplication of the oppressed, for there is no veil between it and Allah.", hadith in Sahih al-Bukhari 4347.▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lipCheck out 'al-Maqasid: Nawawi's Manual on Islam': https://tinyurl.com/2nhxcjcsCheck out 'Purification of the Heart': https://tinyurl.com/54d67mks

In this episode of Islamic Reminders, we discuss the importance of trying to retain the knowledge, good acts, & habits we gained during Ramadan even after this blessed month. It is of utmost importance that we understand that virtue is not in pretending that we do not have desires and inclinations to return to what bad we may have left off during Ramadan - but virtue is in responding strongly (with taqwa) against returning to those vices, bad habits, and desires which we have left.▬ Qu'ran & Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. "And she certainly determined [to seduce] him, and he would have inclined to her had he not seen the proof [i.e., sign] of his Lord. And thus [it was] that We should avert from him evil and immorality. Indeed, he was of Our chosen servants.", Qu'ran 12:24.2. ""There was a man who never did any good deed, but he used to lend to people and he would say to this messenger: "Take what can be paid easily and leave what is difficult. . .", Sahih hadith in Sunan an-Nasa'i 4694.3. "Be moderate and adhere to moderation, for there is no one among you who will be saved by his deeds.” They said: “Not even you, O Messenger of Allah?” He said: “Not even me. Unless Allah encompasses me with mercy and grace from Him.”, Sahih hadith in Sunan ibn Majah 4201.4. "4. "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Allah says, 'If My slave intends to do a bad deed then (O Angels) do not write it unless he does it; if he does it, then write it as it is, but if he refrains from doing it for My Sake, then write it as a good deed (in his account). (On the other hand) if he intends to do a good deed, but does not do it, then write a good deed (in his account), and if he does it, then write it for him (in his account) as ten good deeds up to seven-hundred times.", hadith in Sahih Bukhari.▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Islamic Reminders, we are still in the first half of Ramadan and there is a reminder to seek forgiveness from others that we have wronged. Our nafs (ego) may delude us into believing that the wrong we do may be negligible, thus causing us to bypass apologizing to another person, but we should build the habit of seeking forgiveness and returning to harmonious relationships between brothers and sisters.▬ Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1. "On the first night of the month of Ramadan, the devils are chained, the jinn are restrained. . .", Sahih hadith in Sunan al-Tirmidhī 682.2. "Verily, one of you speaks a word pleasing to Allah, thinking it does not amount to much. . .", Sahih hadith in Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2319.3. "Nothing is heavier upon the scale of a believer. . .", Sahih hadith in Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2002.▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rpSubscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Reading between the Lines, Hamza Foy & Mishkat Suleiman discuss an insightful & challenging read titled 'The Coddling of the American Mind by authors Jonathan Haidt & Greg Lukianoff. This book centers its discussion on recent changes in ideas and behaviors promoted on American universities that are deterring incoming young adults from building an intellectual foundation encouraging reason and debate.We discuss the 'untruths', as outlined in the book which are that 'what doesn't kill you, makes you weaker' and how that is applied intellectually, the rise of emotional reasoning, and overuse of tribal dichotomies (Us vs. Them). We elaborate on some shifts in behavior such as interpreting other people through the lense of intent vs. impact and talk a little about personal anecdotes where we have witnessed what the book is discussing.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬01:05​​​ - Introduction03:55​ - Untruth #1: What doesn't kill you makes you weaker17:15​​​ - Preparing the road for the child, not the child for the road18:15​​ - Antifragility27:20​​ - Interpreting Intent vs. Impact39:16​​ - Critique of the book▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​Check us out on Substack: http://bit.ly/louisville-lip​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rpSubscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Muslim Musings, host Hamza Foy sits with Amanda Brown (Counselor, MA, LPCA, EMDR) & Ameenah Ikram (MA, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student) to begin exploring the field of mental health. The discussion includes the differences between psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, & therapist, how to get in touch with these mental health professionals, and what are some of the methods employed by mental health professionals are such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) & CBT (cognitive behaviorial therapy).Amanda Brown is a licensed counselor and is currently practicing - you can reach her through these methods:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amanda-brown-louisville-ky/774530https://www.lambertpsychologicalservices.com/about-amanda-brownhttps://kentuckycounselingcenter.com/therapists/https://www.facebook.com/amandabrownwellnesshttps://www.instagram.com/therapy_with_amanda/Ameenah Ikram provided a list of mental health professionals who either accept insurance or have sliding scale for their costs: http://bit.ly/lou-mental-health▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬01:00​​​ - Introduction03:29​ - Mental Health Roles10:15​​​ - How to find mental health professionals20:30​​ - CBT & other mental health approaches22:28​​ - What is EMDR?30:46​​ - Closing▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​Check us out on Substack: http://bit.ly/louisville-lip​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​Check us out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ihya502-youtubeJoin the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rpSubscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisville-lip

In this episode of Ihya502, there is a short reminder as we near Ramadan. There is a short discussion on Huquq Allah & Huquq al-ibad which are the rights that Allah has over us as Muslims and the rights that Muslims have over one another. This discussion is related to the need for us to remember to avoid harming others & other vices alongside the more recognizable abstaining from food, drink, & sexual activity during the month of Ramadan.Islamic Reminders will be interspersed throughout the month of Ramadan.▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​​Check us out on Substack: http://bit.ly/louisville-lip​​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​Check us out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ihya502-youtube

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy expands on a few discussion items at a recent panel discussion for Muslim reverts at the University of Louisville. In this episode, learn about why advice that reverts can give can be effective, how culture is understood in the Islamic tradition, & some points of advice on how we can come together & how we can better protect ourselves from misinformation as learning Muslims.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 - Introduction02:01 - Advice from Reverts03:07 - Critical Self-Inventory06:47 - Quitting 'Cold Turkey'07:55 - Advice vs. Perspective23:54 - Culture & Islam▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​Check us out on Substack: http://bit.ly/louisville-lip​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​Check us out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ihya502-youtube

In this episode of Reading between the Lines, Hamza & Mishkat dig into one of the most riveting books concerning world mythology & fiction, 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' by author Joseph Campbell. This book's central thesis is that there is a discernable & perhaps innate manner by which we form stories and Campbell details, from mythos & fiction across the world, examples of stories running parallel to the basic outline of the story which is refers to as the monomyth.We dive into how accurate this monomyth could be in relation to fiction writing & how this may correlate with the Islamic tradition of the fitrah & with human psychology in general.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬02:02 - Introducing the book 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces'04:19​ - Discussing the language used by the author06:23 - Separation, Initiation, Return10:17 - Fiction Writing & its uses28:45 - Musings on the fitrah33:40​​ - Elaborating on Campbell's proposed stages of the 'Hero's Journey'▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​Check us out on Substack: http://bit.ly/louisville-lip​Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​Check us out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ihya502-youtube

In this episode of Muslim Musings, host Hamza Foy sits with Farhan Abdi, one of the leaders of the Somali community here in Louisville. Farhan Abdi manages the Somali Community of Louisville Inc where he executes a number of projects and helps educate and advocate for local Somalis. Farhan & Hamza discuss their respective roles in helping people in the community, the challenges, and the strategies discovered in our roles.You can learn more about the Somali Community of Louisville Inc. by visiting their website at: https://sclouisville.org/▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬02:10​​ - Introduction02:56 - When did the Somali community establish themselves?06:04​​ - Challenges in our roles12:30​ - Organizing strategies29:10​ - Diversity & its challenges37:10​ - Dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502Check us out on Substack: http://bit.ly/louisville-lipCheck us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotifyCheck us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepodCheck us out on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ihya502-youtube

In this episode of Suhba Roundtable, host Hamza Foy sits with Arshak Naseer & Yazen Kurdi to discuss emotional intelligence in relation to how we interact with each other everyday and in relation to the book 'With the Heart in Mind' by Imam Mikaeel Smith.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00​​ - Introduction03:10 - What is Emotional Intelligence?05:15​​ - Sympathy & Empathy11:15 - Modeling vs. Teaching Emotional Intelligence16:15​ - Interpersonal vs. Virtual Communication17:20​ - Filters21:45​ - Language between Generations in our Community26:40 - Dealing with the People27:45 - Importance of Emotional Intelligence30:20 - Need for Therapists/Counseling in our Community38:40 - Showing Appreciation▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://ihya-502.glitch.me/​Check us out on Substack: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-substack​Check us out on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-spotifyCheck us out on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-apple-podcastAny questions can be sent to Br. Hamza Foy or emailed to 502.ihya@gmail.com

In this episode of Reading Between The Lines, Hamza & Mishkat discuss a hit miniseries on HBO called 'Chernobyl'. This is a dramatic retelling of the events leading up to and the aftermath of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant's meltdown in 1986 in Soviet Ukraine.We discuss the stellar videography, cast, characters, and plot of this miniseries.Warning: There is one scene of nudity, in the 3rd or 4th episode, where Russian miners had to mine without clothing. This is a brief scene and is inconsequential to the plot. We recommend this miniseries for older adolescence and adults only as this show deals heavily with the effects of radiation on the body and does have gruesome scenes depicting bodily harm from radiation.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00​ - Introduction01:52​ - Show Review48:27​ - Book Recommendation: With the Heart in Mind▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://ihya-502.glitch.me/Check us out on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/ihya502-youtubeCheck us out on Substack: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-substackCheck us out on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-spotifyWith the Heart in Mind: https://www.qalam.foundation/qalambooks/with-the-heart-in-mind

In this episode of Muslim Musings, host Hamza Foy sits with Shahid Qamar and discusses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and ways to learn more about these topics & programming in general.If you are interested in the local class that Shahid Qamar is looking to teach on the foundations of the Python programming language, artificial intelligence, & machine learning - reach out to us directly!▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00​ - Introduction02:34​ - What is Artificial Intelligence?04:04​ - Real world examples of AI09:06 - Differentiating AI from Machine Learning20:34 - Restricting your data25:09 - Resources to learn more about programming/AI/ML28:25 - Local opportunity to learn more▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://ihya-502.glitch.me/Check us out on YouTube: http://tinyurl.com/ihya502-youtubeCheck us out on Substack: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-substackCheck us out on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-spotify

Suhba Roundtable is a format of group discussion, typically involving young adults from the Louisville Suhba gatherings, where common topics and themes are discussed that are relevant to our Louisville Muslim community.In this episode, we discuss the importance of decision-making and responsibility in the lives of young adults.▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://ihya-502.glitch.me/Check us out on Substack: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-substackCheck us out on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-spotifyYou can learn more about the Louisville Suhba at https://lou-suhba.glitch.me/

Host Hamza Foy goes into more detail about the intentions behind Ihya502 & how this podcast fits into and benefits the community.▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 - Introduction02:39 - Constructive, not Destructive08:17 - Connecting Community Members11:47 - Reignite one's interest in Islam14:41 - Technical Information about Ihya502▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬You can find this podcast's website at http://ihya-502.glitch.me/Check us out on Substack: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-substackCheck us out on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-spotify

This segment is called Reading between the Lines where we discuss a book that we read recently and also make a few book suggestions for our Muslim community. In this episode, we discuss The End is Always Near by author and podcaster Dan Carlin. Dan Carlin started his career in the radio broadcast industry and has since moved into the world of podcasting, producing incredible history podcasts such as Hardcore History & various albums including Supernova in the East.The End is Always Near is a historical nonfiction book looking at instances in human history where a society perceived its near end - including the Black Death (bubonic plague) of the mid 1300s & the start of the atomic age with the development of nuclear arsenals by both the United States & then Soviet Union.The book suggestions at the end of the episode include:Mukhtasar al-Akhdari translated by Sidi Bayeal-Maqasid: Imam Nawawi's Manual of Islam translated by Nuh Ha Mim KellerCentering Black Narrative: Black Muslim Nobles among the Early Pious Muslims by Imam Dawud WalidNur al-Uyun translated by Bilal Patell & Mariam ConlanProphetic Wellbeing: 40 Hadith on Healthy Living translated by Moin Uddin Khan

The first official episode of Ihya502. This segment, titled Muslim Musings, involves the host Hamza Foy interviewing a member of the Louisville Muslim community. In this episode, our first guest is Salihin Muqarrabin. Salihin Muqarrabin grew up in the Brooklyn, NYC Muslim community near Masjid Taqwa & lived in the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania before moving to Louisville. We compare & contrast the two communities and have a side conversation about the significance of the janazah ceremonies in the Islamic tradition.

In this episode, Hamza Foy explores the conception of Ihya502, the format of this short-form podcast, & the goals for this podcast.