IlmFeed Podcast

Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Dr Rania Awaad who discusses the Islamic perspective on mental health.   00:00 - Intro 02:38 - First impressions of Britain's Muslim commnunity 03:37 - Dr Rania's Role Models 04:55 - Combining Deen & Dunya 06:16 - Entering the mental health profession 07:18 - The difference between psychiatry and psychology 08:17 - Muslim attitude towards mental health 09:20 - The resilience of the Palestinians 10:05 - Has mental health issues increased? 11:15 - How to build resilience in our children 15:18 - What are the biggest mental health challenges faced by Muslims in the West? 16:38 - The Seerah and the year of sorrow 19:44 - Can sinning affect mental health? 21:33 - What is Islamic Psychology? 24:02 - OCD and waswasa 27:45 - What is depression? 32:56 - Everyday things which could affect our mental health 35:00 - Things you can do to help your mental health 37:42 - The Qur'an is a healer 41:32 - Practising seclusion & disconnecting 43:46 - Maristan & Dr Rania's vision for Mental Health 48:47 - Mental health resources 50:36 - Conclusion   Links: https://alkhaleeltours.com/alkhaleelinstitute https://maristan.org/

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Safe Adam who explains why he quit being a singer-songwriter in the mainstream music industry and how Allah helped him become a successful nasheed artist.

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Ishaaq Jasat, where they identify some of the reasons why marriages are failing and discuss ways people can make their marriages stronger.   00:00 - Intro 02:38 - Receiving 13 divorce cases in one month 06:22 - Is marriage difficult? 10:21 - Why marriages are breaking down - some examples 17:49 - Be clear about expectations BEFORE marriage 20:21 - Marriage requires constant learning 25:01 - Why some marriages don't last for more than 2 years 34:42 - Why you should never compare your spouse to someone else! 38:35 - Arguments sometimes happen 42:21 - Marriage is a lifelong responsibility 43:59 - Belittling your spouse is really bad 44:40 - Men want respect, and women want love 48:18 - You are a team after getting married 56:54 - My Qur'an Journal   You can purchase My Qur'an Journal at: https://www.getmyquranjournal.com

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Rahim Jung who discusses powerful lessons from his life and shares the greatest miracle of his life.   00:00 - Intro 02:58 - Growing up without a Muslim identity 09:18 - What sparked me to come back to Islam 11:45 - Getting the Dunya and feeling an emptiness 14:49 - Happiness vs Contentment 18:33 - Accepting our Qadr 20:19 - Don't chase fame! 21:44 - Beware of the hidden shirk 23:23 - The powerful example of Umar (ra) 25:18 - How to remain sincere whilst being in the public eye 33:31 - How did you become a TV presenter? 38:00 - Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone 42:41 - Miraculous Sadaqah stories 48:17 - Charity is a means getting all types of du'as accepted 51:04 - How my mother miraculously embraced Islam 1:04:57 - Never give up making du'a

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh Asim Khan where they share practical tips on how to develop khushu (focus & devotion) in salah.   00:00 - Intro 02:24 - What's the strangest place you've played Salah in? 07:01 - Leading Salah at Masjid Al Aqsa 08:04 - One tip which has transformed Ustadh Asim's Salah 09:24 - The power of Wudhu 12:29 - Should we focus on Fiqh or Khushu more? 13:38 - What is Khushu? 15:22 - Being 'present' with the mind and body in Salah 16:54 - Having reverence and awe of Allah during Salah 20:20 - Avoid praying too fast! 25:46 - How a non-Muslim's Sajdah taught Ustadh Asim a big lesson 29:05 - What does Mihrab mean? 30:00 - Repelling Shaytan's whispers in Salah 31:53 - More top Khushu tips 39:31 - The 5 levels of Salah 47:12 - Does having Khushu mean you don't know what's going on around you? 52:32 - Praying Salah at work 57:04 - Planning your day around Salah 01:03:15 - Tips for waking up for Fajr   Get Ustadh Asim's Elevate Your Salah book here: https://www.elevateyoursalah.com/

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Yahya Raaby share their hifdh journeys and discuss ways in how we can develop a relationship with the Qur'an. Ustadh Yayha also shares tips on how to have a productive Ramadan.   00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Memorable Ramadan moments 05:00 - Leading Tarawih for the first time 08:03 - Ustadh Yahya's Qur'an Journey 15:19 - The Somali way of revising the Qur'an 16:17 - Ustadh Shabbir's best days of his life 18:59 - Learning life lessons from teachers 21:59 - Learning Arabic in the UK 27:08 - Don't think you're too sinful to open the Qur'an 31:11 - What does it mean to have a relationship with the Qur'an? 32:22 - Who are ‘the People of the Qur'an'? 34:40 - How to reflect over the Qur'an if you don't know Arabic 40:15 - The power of morning and evening Adhkar 50:00 - Reflecting on the Stories from the Qur'an 51:58 - Qur'an Memorisation tips 56:34 - How to have a productive Ramadan 1:01:32 - Qur'an recitation

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Ibraheem Menk where they speak about how to find a spouse and what struggles people go through when looking for someone suitable.   00:00 - Intro 03:45 - Does marriage fix everything? 11:47 - When will we know when we are ready to get married? 19:10 - Negotiables & non-negotiables, making compromises 23:53 - Mature love 25:35 - Don't pin your happiness on others 28:01 - If men get Hoors, what will women get in Jannah? 31:24 - How do I find someone? 32:30 - Asking elders/imams to find someone for you 33:01 - Telling elders you found someone you want to get married to 35:24 - Using marriage apps 38:12 - Directly approaching a sister 42:41 - Asking a sister for her mahram's number 46:27 - Hurdles in finding someone 47:20 - Don't be too picky 48:14 - Don't be shy in telling people that you are looking to get married 49:35 - The importance of having Taqwa

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Navaid Aziz where they discuss prophetic emotional intelligence and how we can learn it. 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - What does Islam say about emotions? 05:13 - Masculinity 09:27 - Finding the right balance with our emotions 13:02 - Channelling emotions for the sake of Allah 13:45 - Intelligence vs. emotional intelligence 15:28 - What is emotional intelligence? 16:18 - The Prophet's ﷺ emotional intelligence 17:30 - The man who urinated in the Prophet's ﷺ masjid 21:54 - How the Prophet ﷺ won hearts 23:45 - The Prophet's ﷺ experience of pain & empathy for others 29:09 - No one escapes leadership 30:27 - Can one be soft and strong? 32:43 - Marriage & emotional intelligence 37:34 - It's not just what you say, it's how you say it 38:55 - Understanding others' emotions 45:03 - Examples from the seerah of the Prophet's ﷺ emotional intelligence 50:54 - Social media and our value for relationships? 54:26 - How to develop emotional intelligence 1:01:28 - Final thoughts #IlmFeedPodcast

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf where they discuss what it means to be a father and how to raise righteous children.   00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Which name of Allah resonates with you right now? 03:04 - Why I don't use a smartphone 06:08 - Giving children good names 15:07 - Becoming a dad as a teenager! 21:55 - Practical parenting tips 27:42 - What are you kids watching on YouTube? 32:00 - Why aren't people getting married young? 35:43 - Individualism 38:42 - Learning to sacrifice 43:08 - Your hopes for your children? 46:32 - Challenges for Muslims at University 55:40 - Setting up Roots Academy 58:00 - Final pieces of advice   #IlmFeedPodcast

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad where they discuss the positives that can be taken from what's happening in Palestine. Shaykh Haitham also shares a roadmap Muslims could follow to achieve success both locally and internationally as an ummah.   00:00 - Intro 03:49 - Imani lessons we can learn from Palestine 05:58 - Allah wants this Ummah to lead 08:35 - The hypocrisy of the West has been exposed 09:31 - Don't expect that you won't be tested 11:23 - This is a clash of civilisations 15:54 - People are waking up 16:52 - Only Islam can stand up to imperialists 20:05 - "I am very optimistic (about the Ummah)" 24:19 - The West's intellectual decline 25:40 - Entire families are getting killed in Palestine 28:23 - The West & Israel's biggest mistake 30:46 - How can we avoid losing momentum for Palestine? 33:24 - Islam stops injustice around the world 36:29 - This time, it's different 37:47 - Does protesting help? 39:11 - "The ummah is in need of the entire ummah" - working together with different groups 41:56 - Everyone has a role to play 45:34 - Non-Muslims are standing up for Palestine 46:11 - Creating a strategy to appeal to the masses 47:26 - Avoiding tunnel visions 48:55 - Filling the spiritual and moral vacuum as Muslims 56:50 - The role of Imams & do protests help? 1:06:57 - A roadmap: how the ummah can be transformed 1:18:33 - Du'a

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr Asim Qureshi where they analyse some of the media narratives about Palestine and how Muslims should approach this topic.   00:00 - Intro 02:19 - How are you feeling about what's happening in Palestine? 04:10 - Being available for the Palestinians - what can you do for them? 09:05 - Is it correct to call it a ‘conflict'? 10:42 - Should it be described as ‘complicated'? 12:03 - Can you be Anti-Semitic if you stand with Palestine? 14:01 - Supporting Palestinian resistance 16:15 - Should you condemn? 42:07 - Was Nelson Mandela a ‘terrorist'? 57:00 - How does Israel keep getting away with breaking international law? 1:03:37 - What can we do support Palestine? 1:09:09 - How many books to you read?  

Ustadh Shabbir speaks to Shakil Malji who speaks about how losing a child brought him closer to Allah.   00:00 - Intro 01:30 - What was your turning point in life? 04:36 - The blessings of Allah 05:50 - Connecting to Allah 07:14 - Son being diagnosed with SMA Type 1 10:37 - How I turned to Allah 14:57 - Being a driver for celebrities 17:47 - Allah is the best of planners 19:10 - Allah doesn't test a person more than what they handle 23:06 - People struggling to enter Islam 29:30 - Walk to Allah, He will run to you 33:00 - Starting a charity 37:26 - Why Allah tests us 48:15 - Advise for someone who has lost experienced a loss of a loved one 51:35 - Daughter being diagnosed with SMA Type 1 1:03:26 - Charity work is not a competition

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy where they discuss the question, 'why do bad things happen?' and share tips on how to endure trials & challenges in life.   00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Translating a book: THe Benefits of Trial & Tribulations 03:00 - You're not alone in being tested 04:30 - Tasting success through tests 06:51 - Reflecting on Allah's names - Ad Dhar & An-Nafi' 08:49 - Ma'rifah: Attaining deep conviction 13:59 - The meaning of Fitnah 15:27 - The difference between a test and a punishment 15:49 - We won't always know the wisdoms behind our tests. 20:51 - Learning to trust Allah 22:42 - Struggles make people strong 23:23 - Lessons from Yusuf (as) 27:09 - Sometimes you'll see wisdoms behind tests 34:10 - Finding sweetness in tests 38:20 - The highest level of sabr  44:27 - The faith of those who are at the end of their lives 47:03 - When a test makes you become a source of comfort for someone else   #IlmFeedPodcast

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr. Salah Sharief where they reflect upon powerful moments from the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Kazi Ashiqur Rahman where they speak about money and business and how Muslims should view wealth in Islam.

Ustadha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Amatullah Bantley who helped produce the popular Qur'an translation known as 'Sahih International'. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by certified Lactation Counselor Aysha Abrar where they discuss matters related to breastfeeding and motherhood. Aysha's website: http://www.ahlanmotherhood.com

In this episode of the IlmFeed Podcast, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mohammad Arshad where they talk about creating an impact in society. Mohammad's free training for Confidence and Speaking: https://www.muslimmastery.com/confidence Subscribe to Muslim Mastery: https://www.youtube.com/MuslimMastery Follow Mohammad: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-arshad  

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Umer Suleman from Wahed Invest where they speak about Islamic Finance.   A child's first guide to Halal investing: https://halal.wahedinvest.com/yusufsinvestment

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr. Waleed Hakeem who shares his experiences of travelling to more than 100 countries! Visit Dr. Waleed's website: https://www.ilmpath.com/ Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed​

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Iqbal Nasim where they explore ways in which we can improve our salah.

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Shahida Rahman to discuss topics such as the Muslim history of Cambridge, the benefits of getting married young and how more sisters can get involved in mosques.

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Tushar Imdad who speaks about you can perform to your best in whatever task you wish to undertake.

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Na'eem Raza who speaks about his experiences on performing Hajj 20 times.

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima is joined by sister Farhat Amin where they discuss topics such as feminism, capitalism and how Muslims are being influenced by such concepts.

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima talks with Dr Haifaa Younis about her reflections on the pandemic, the situation in Palestine, the importance of Masjid al-Aqsa and how to stay connected to the Qur'an outside of Ramadan. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed​

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Lauren Booth where they discuss the recent events in Palestine and why we should continue to support the efforts to liberate Palestine.

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Shaykh Yawar Baig where they speak about leadership lessons from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and how we can serve others during the pandemic. Support IlmFeed: http://launchgood.com/supportilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Na’ima B. Robert who speaks about being present in your life, not comparing your life with others, Ramadan with kids and more. Support IlmFeed: http://launchgood.com/supportilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Moazzam Begg who speaks about his incarcaration at Guantanamo and how he spent Ramadan as a prisoner. Support IlmFeed: https://www.launchgood.com/supportilmfeed

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Saalim Al-Azhari who shares his journey from medical school in England to Egypt's Al-Azhar. They also discuss tips for Ramadan and how love for the deen can be instilled in our children.

Ustadh Shabbir and Toyris Miah discuss how we can make the stories in the Qur'an relatable to our lives. Pre-order Ustadh Shabbir's upcoming book, 'A Beautiful Patience: 40 Lessons from Surah Yusuf': http://launchgood.com/surahyusuf

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by LaunchGood's Co-Founder Chris Abdur-Rahman Blauvelt who shares his journey to Islam and how he helped fund LaunchGood. Sign up to LaunchGood's Ramadan Challenge: http://launchgood.com/TeamIlmfeed

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Ishaq Jasat where he shares his Qur'an journey and how he came back to the Qur'an after getting involved in the wrong things. They also share memorisation tips to help people with their hifdh.

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Islamic Finance Guru's Co-Founder Ustadh Ibrahim Khan where they speak about the important but overlooked topic of Islamic wills.

Ustadha Fatima and Suma Din discuss how the struggles facing young Muslims have changed, the importance of building strong Islamic foundations during youth, our need to slow down and spend time with and learn from our elders, and Suma Din's book 'Turning the Tide.'

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Asim share reflections and tips on how to take vualuable lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Pre-order The Simple Seerah book here: http://launchgood.com/SimpleSeerah

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy have a discussion on the etiquettes of using social media, understanding the reality of social media and some of the pros and cons associated with it. Support IlmFeed's work at: http://www.patreon.com/ilmfeed

In his first appearance on a podcast, Zain Bhikha shares his journey as a nasheed artist spanning 25 years, why we must always be thankful to Allah, what is real successs and how he has had adapt to a changing world.Help us produce more content by supporting IlmFeed at: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima talks to Ustadha Muslema Purmul about the struggles that Muslim university students face today, feminism, the challenges some Muslim women face accessing some mosques, chivalry and the complementary differences between men and women.

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir poses questions about the COVID-19 vaccines to Dr Wajid Akhtar and Dr Imran Qureshi (Consultant in Infection).  Topics: 0:00 - Introduction02:15 - Guests' Qualifications & Credentials07:49 - The different COVID-19 vaccines and how they differ09:55 - How were the vaccines developed and approved so quickly?12:53 - How were the vaccines tested?16:06 - What ingredients do these vaccines contain?18:15 - How an mRNA vaccine works.21:41 - Are there any haram ingredients in the vaccines?23:51 - Are there any risks and side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine?27:51 - Will the vaccines protect against new strains of the virus?32:21 - There's a high recovery rate so why is there a need for a vaccine?35:29 - The long-term effects of COVID-1936:41 - Is the vaccine a must?39:49 - Have the guests taken the vaccine themselves?41:21 - Being suspicious of healthcare professionals. 44:14 - Are the governments using the vaccine to track/control people through nano-chips?47:00 - Does the vaccine change DNA?47:22 - Will the vaccine become mandatory?48:47 - Are doctors benefitting financially by recommending the vaccine?51:11 - Dr. Imran's final thoughts52:28 - Dr. Wajid's final thoughts54:45 - Conclusion

Ustadh Shabbir and Shaykh Ibraheem Menk look back at 2020 and share tips on how to adopt patience and resilience in the face of difficulties. Please consider supporting IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed 

Ustadh Shabbir and Dr. Sohaib Saeed have a discussion about Qur'an translations and how Qur'an verses are sometimes misinterpreted by those who don't have a good understanding of the Arabic language.

Ustadha Fatima and Umm Talha talk about the struggles people have been facing in their marriages and family during lockdown, the importance of making time for the Qur’an in our daily lives and advice on raising a hafidh. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mufti Muneer where they discuss what it means to love the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), how Muslims should respond to insults against the Prophet and freedom of speech.Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight where they discuss various topics including choosing Islam for yourself, lessons from the life of Aisha (ra), the commodification and economic appropriation of hijab and the time and place for beauty. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi where they discuss various topics including what lessons we can learn from the pandemic, how to revive the ummah and lessons from Surah Yusuf.Subscribe to Ustadha's Fatima's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/fbarakatullah

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Saad Tasleem where they discuss all things related to trends, modesty, self-esteem, inward vs outward, and more!

Ustadh Shabbir and Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera speak about various aspects relating to marriage from the need for self-reflection, managing one's expectations of marriage and what to look for in a spouse.   Purchase the Handbook of a Healthy Muslim Marriage Book: https://www.whitethreadpress.com/publication/handbook-of-a-healthy-muslim-marriage/

Shabbir is joined by Mohammed Faris, the founder of The Productive Muslim company who dicussess how to start the new Islamic year off strongly, how to overcome laziness, and some essential productivity tips!Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Shabbir Hassan and Omar Shahid dive deep into the world of online influencers and discuss influencer marketing, how social media can be used for good and why being an influencer may not always be good for one's spiritual and mental well-being. 00:00 Introduction04:30 What is an 'influencer'?06:59 Being a positive influencer10:50 Influencer marketing13:00 Vanity metrics - more followers doesn't mean someone is more qualified16:13 Are Muslim influencers representatives of Islam?20:23 "Don't become an influencer" - the perils of fame28:20 Everyone has some level of influence29:57 The need for personal accountability32:14 What is your intention in seeking to become an 'influencer'?34:40 The need for mentors37:14 Leaving journalism40:05 Concluding remarks