Islam Podcasts

What if the Ummah's agony isn't from weakness? From Gaza to Sudan, from Yemen to Kashmir, pain spreads, yet the body doesn't move. This address links three prophetic hadiths to expose a crippling absence at the heart of the Muslim world. It's not just a diagnosis—it's a call to accountability, action, and awakening.

We say we love the Prophet ﷺ… but what does that actually mean?Is it a feeling? A ritual? A slogan?Or is there something deeper we've missed—something that love is supposed to move us toward?

How can we claim La ilaha illallah… and still uphold borders that Allah(swt) never revealed? Can a flag drawn by colonizers ever replace the identity Allah(swt) gave us?  The Sheik explains the the aqeedah as it relates to nationalism and the Qur'anic call we've ignored for too long.

What does it mean when Muslims celebrate borders drawn by colonial hands—while the blood of their brothers spills across the globe? Let's confront the dangerous lie of national pride, the myth of “independence,” and the silence of rulers who serve their masters. The flags are many—but the truth is singular.

Millions were martyred for a land they believed would uphold Islam — but today, that very land enforces silence. What happened? The Sheik dissects how nationalism, patriotism, and state worship have shattered the Ummah, leaving Gaza, Kashmir, and Sudan to bleed alone. If you think your flag protects you, think again and listen to this important lesson from Islam.

Why do superpowers obsess over "stability of a nation or region"—and why do Muslims buy into the myth? What if "stability" itself is a trap to prevent Islamic revival? Jon the Sheik as he enlightens us on the meaning of "stability" and "change" when it comes to Islam and Geopolitics. 

We've been taught to see Islam as just prayers and peace — but what if that was never the Islam of the prophets?This piercing discussion reveals how intellectual colonization, from Napoleon to modern imams, has secularized our minds while letting us believe we're still upon the truth. If you've ever felt the tension between your deen and your identity, this is the wake-up call where you can get the answers. 

The inimitable nature of the Holy Qur'an is a miracle which has stood the test of time. It challenged mankind to create something like it - and the greatest Arabic poets of the ages have fell to their knees in submission to its beauty. Ustadh Khaled Nijmeh explains what makes the Holy Qur'an a miracle from the Allah تعالى and the impact it should have on us. Chapters: (approximate)00:00:00 - Intro00:02:25 – What makes the Qur'an unique?00:03:11 – Gary Miller's story00:06:10 – The Quran's Challenge00:08:36 – Power of the Quran00:13:10 – "Quran is guidance"00:19:22 – "Locks on the heart"00:28:35 – The only solution Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Svf2reNKwBg

Why does defeat keep repeating across the Muslim world — and why do we pretend it's a mystery? Could it be that Allah's victory has a price, and we've stopped paying it? This address shatters the illusions and puts responsibility back where it belongs.

Why are the oppressors winning, despite our numbers, our wealth, and our prayers? This discussion goes beyond surface-level outrage and forces us to ask: what is still missing in our response? With piercing clarity, it uncovers the invisible chains holding the Ummah back — not from resistance, but from divine support. If you're tired of waiting for change, this is where your thinking must begin.

As Gaza faces a continuing man-made famine, the world offers the usual prescriptions: charity drives, global fasting days, diplomatic appeals to Western powers. But are these really solutions? Let's evaluate these actions gestures and relief-focused activism, asking the hard questions: Can donations replace divine duty? Will White House petitions break a Zionist blockade? Is the problem food scarcity or failed leadership? From historic examples of Islamic leadership like Sultan Abdul Majid, to the urgent call for a unified Muslim response, the Sheik redefines what real help looks like.What is the ultimate solution for not only Gaza but all of mankind?  

Why are those who inherited the Qur'an silent in the face of injustice? In this poignant episode, the speaker issues a powerful challenge: When scholars fear the palace or the White House more than Allah (swt), who will uphold the truth?Drawing from Qur'anic verses and the prophetic legacy, the speaker asks some uncomfortable questions about the silence of today's religious leadership. Why is the pulpit quiet while the Ummah bleeds?What happens when spiritual figures trade courage for comfort? Look at it as a mirror held up to our communities, our leaders, and ourselves.Analyze the subtle shift from Rabbaniyyun (devotion to Allah (swt)) to rubber stamps, that forces us to question:  Is silence still piety when it defends the status quo?

As thousands of children starve in Gaza as rulers dine in palaces, this searing episode holds up the mirror of history—contrasting the selfless leadership of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) with today's indifferent Muslim rulers. The sheikh draws powerful contrasts between famine relief 1,400 years ago and man-made starvation today, forcing listeners to confront a bitter reality: the Ummah is not facing a resource crisis—it is facing a crisis of leadership, accountability, and action. Will we continue offering empty du‘a while ignoring the divine obligation to relieve suffering and establish justice?

From Karbala to Gaza, from Yazid to today's rulers, this episode forces us to ask the question—are we witnessing injustice or enabling it?The Sheik doesn't just remind us of the tragedy—he aligns it with the events of today.As the 10th of Muharram passes again, let's confront these uncomfortable parallels between past betrayal and act upon what as a Ummah must do.

A new law in Texas begins to reshape how mosques and houses of worship can operate as non-profit organizations. This episode revisits the true role of the mosque: a center for leadership, justice, and the implementation of Allah's commands. As the Masjid pulpit is redirected under legal constraints, Let's explore—does this shift uphold its divine purpose, or steer it away from the hukm of Allah?

As a new Islamic year begins and sacred days approach, the speaker draws a powerful thread between past sacrifice and present silence. From Karbala to Gaza, from the deathbed of Umar (RA) to the headlines of today, the speaker weaves a narrative that demands more than remembrance. What truly defines leadership in Islam?Why does history keep echoing into our headlines?Why does the blood of the innocent seem so cheap in our time? Let's question our will, our priorities, and our response to ongoing injustice. Are we truly helpless—or just unwilling?

As fireworks light the sky and Muslims wave flags in celebration, the speaker asks some uncomfortable questions: What lies beneath the surface of July 4th?What are we truly celebrating—and at what cost? Join the speaker as he draws powerful connections between American history, Islamic faith, and the current condition of the Muslim Ummah—challenging listeners, as the sacred days of Ashura approach, to reexamine the true source and meaning of justice. Ask yourself… are you celebrating truth—or illusion?

While Gaza bleeds, and the Ummah is in a state of disarray, Muslims welcome the new Hijri year with smiles. Have we forgotten what Hijrah really stood for? This explosive episode confronts the painful reality of today and reminds of the only cause that matters.

While the Ummah drowns in narratives of humiliation and loss, this explosive episode rips through the illusions. The speaker unearths the hidden source of the Ummah's weakness—not only the enemy outside, but the loss of Iman inside. With precision and clarity, the sheikh dismantles our excuses and redefines what it means to rise. This talk provides clarity on why the believers are paralyzed by despair, chasing dunya at the expense of akhirah.

As America rains destruction on Iran's nuclear sites — Nathans, Isfahan, and Gordo — the Sheikh delivers a piercing analysis you cannot afford to miss. Discover how this assault marks the next chapter in the global geopolitical reordering.Uncover the hidden deals with Russia, the manufactured centrality of Israel, and the open betrayal by Muslim regimes who willingly surrender their nations — all part of the calculated machinery designed to keep the Ummah divided, powerless, and politically irrelevant. Source: https://www.youtube.com/live/Zzek5JQZ4oE?si=HB7aUfF7rIgaPs5i&t=319

History isn't just something we read — it's happening right now. The Sheikh exposes how Muslims today sit paralyzed while tiny illegitimate powers bomb nation after nation — from Gaza to Iran — while the Ummah watches in silence. Have we forgotten that true victory never came from slogans, symbolic holidays, or empty outrage? Just like the Native Americans, Malcolm X, and countless past struggles, we are living through another historical test. Will we be remembered as those who acted or those who watched?The Sheikh takes us on a powerful journey across history, Seerah, and today's brutal realities — asking: What is OUR role in Islam's revival?

The Ummah watches as global powers play their deadly game—again. Iran attacked, divisions deepen, youth distracted, and the Muslim world paralyzed. But beneath the headlines lies a much older question:Why do we keep falling into these traps?Why do Muslims continue relying on the very enemies who divide and weaken us?Why is the Ummah still politically blind despite knowing the truth? Join the Sheikh as he exposes how we keep arguing, panicking, and chasing every crisis—while ignoring the one project that holds the key to Islam's revival.

Let's examine some facts from history and today's reality:What made the Quraysh hesitate on accepting Islam?Why did some Muslims side with Genghis Khan?Why do today's leaders rely on their enemies for protection?How should we envision the “greater good” for the community? All these questions are answered as the Sheikh takes us on a intense journey through the Seerah, Islamic history, and today's harsh realities—to uncover how we can regain the path to dignity, victory, and revival for the Ummah.

Muslims across the world celebrate Eid al-Adha with joy—yet many hearts remain burdened by the pain of division and ongoing injustice. As the Ummah reflects on the profound sacrifice of Ibrahim (AS), we must ask ourselves: Are we truly embodying his spirit of submission? Or have we unknowingly upheld the false god of secularism—by separating Islam from politics, governance, and the systems that shape our daily lives? From Gaza to Sudan, from acts of sincere worship to widespread disunity, the speaker poses a critical question:Will we continue stoning symbolic pillars while the real Shayṭān rules our world?Or will we rise and strive to fulfill the promise of a unified Ummah—living by Islam in its entirety and seeking the pleasure of Allah (SWT)?

Do you live with two hearts? One devoted to Friday prayers and sacred rituals—while the other remains silent in the face of global injustice? In this powerful episode, the speaker uncovers the spiritual split afflicting the Ummah: public displays of worship alongside quiet submission to man-made systems. The Qur'an reminds us—Allah did not place two hearts in any man. So why do we divide ours between tawheed and secularism? From Gaza to Sudan, Kashmir to Chicago, oppression roars—yet the voice of the Ummah remains faint.Join the Sheikh as he shatters the illusion that silence is wisdom and makes a bold call that must extend beyond the masjid into every corner of our lives.

He smashed idols, challenged tyrants, was thrown into fire, and prepared to sacrifice his own son—all for Allah (SWT). In this stirring talk, the speaker urges Muslims to honor the legacy of Ibrahim (AS) not with ritual alone—but with action. As the sacred days of Dhul Hijjah unfolds, discover how true devotion means destroying today's ideological idols and working to build a society grounded in tawheed, Sharia, and complete submission to Allah (SWT).

Why do Muslims still look to the same corrupt institutions for salvation? The Sheikh dismantles the illusion that today's world is built on justice—revealing how the very systems claiming to defend humanity are the architects of genocide. As Gaza bleeds and nations stay silent, the Ummah remains spiritually present but politically absent. Will we keep moving without direction, or will we finally rise with the only complete solution that liberates, governs, and protects?

Join this riveting talk where the Sheikh takes listeners deep into how the Prophet ﷺ and the Qur'an forged a generation of Sahabah ready to carry the banner of Islam after his death. Men and women carved by revelation, endurance, and an everlasting connection with Allah (SWT). They were prepared. Today, however, Muslims scroll past genocide, wait for permission to resist, and plead for solutions from the very systems that suppress them. Gaza burns, and the Ummah looks the other way—because it was never trained to act. The Good News — That blueprint still exists. The Qur'an hasn't changed. The mission hasn't changed.What's missing is us—willing to be built like them.

Nationalism is a crisis that has shattered the unity that Islam once forged between Bilal(RA), Suhayb(RA), and Salman al Farsi(RA). The sheik unapologetically calls out the false pride dividing Muslims by flags, borders, and bloodlines.   Join the Sheik as he defines the crisis and the only solution. 

As Gaza burns, Arab rulers bow—and the Ummah stays silent. The Sheik delivers an unfiltered wake-up call for the Muslim world. He exposes the shocking contrast between Arab leaders who funnel trillions to Western tyrants like Trump, while offering nothing to the suffering in Gaza, Sudan, and Kashmir. Will this be another year of silent betrayal, or the year for the Ummah reclaim our dignity? Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH1RjOsj2oo

Studying Prophet Saleh (عليه السلام)'s story is an amazing reflection of our present. His people plotted, ignored warnings, and demanded punishment instead of repentance. Sound familiar?From the carved homes of Thamud to the war-torn streets of Gaza and Kashmir, the Sheik reflects on some powerful questions:Are we living like the rejecters while claiming the legacy of the believers?If Saleh's nation was destroyed for denying the truth, what of us—when we know it and still do nothing?

What good is raising a child in a house of prayer if the world outside is on fire and you stay silent?Does Islam teach us to protect our families—while abandoning the Ummah?This powerful lesson from the Sheik demands us to rethink how Islam requires us to not only  save those in our living room, but also to save the world and bring it to the light.

When leaders become liars, rulings are bought, and the Qur'an becomes a melody—not a message—what are we as an Ummah to do? Join the sheik as he discusses a powerful and authentic hadith referenced in Sunan Ibn Majah, Hadith 4036 narrated by Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) and Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (رضي الله عنه). Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIRwEbRN4LI

Drawing from the sacrifices of Mus'ab ibn Umair (RA), the wisdom of the Prophet ﷺ, and the urgent lessons of today's Ummah, the speaker challenges the audience to rethink their relationship with the dunya and their divine purpose. In an age flooded with wealth, comfort, and distractions and illusions to sincerely question: Will we be dignified like the Sahabah, or humiliated by our pursuit of this world?

What if the unity we Muslims talk about... is already written in our hearts—but we keep tearing it apart with our actions? In this deeply reflective episode, the speaker takes listeners on a journey through history, the Qur'an, and today's tragedies—from tribal warfare in pre-Islamic Arabia to the genocide in Gaza—highlighting one eternal truth: Allah(swt) already united our hearts, but we've abandoned His guidance. Are we truly fulfilling the responsibility Allah(swt) placed on this Ummah, or have we surrendered to borders, pride, and silence?

What if we are living one of the most devastating stories from the Qur'an… without even realizing it? The sheik brings to life a haunting warning for us from Surah Al-A‘raf—the story of a man gifted with divine signs, only to detach and follow his desires. Are we clinging to the earth when Allah has called us to go otherwise?More importantly, how can we correct ourselves?

The speaker brilliantly explains Islamic personality, its components and how its forged through unwavering belief in Qadr. Drawing from the legacy of the Prophet ﷺ, the resolve of the Sahabah, and the steadfastness of the people of Gaza, the speaker reveals how the Islamic personality if shaped correctly through the understanding of Qadr, the person will emerge resilient, purpose driven, and unwavering in the face of any test.

With death looming as the inevitable certainty, the speaker demands deep reflection from every Muslim: If tomorrow was our last day, what legacy would we leave? This message awakens the Ummah to reclaim its divine purpose — not just as believers, but as protectors, leaders, and agents of justice for all humanity. The question is no longer what's happening in Gaza, Sudan, or Kashmir — it's what are you doing about it?

In a time when the Muslim Ummah is tested by compromise, distraction, and relentless oppression, this powerful reflection from the Sheik challenges listeners to confront an uncomfortable truth: have we replaced divine guidance with majority opinion?As the Ummah enters another year of confusion and conflict, the sheik provides clear cut answers.

Let's reflect on the global silence on the issue of Gaza and beyond.  More importantly let's focus on our own role in allowing the atrocities to continue.  With every plea for justice and every cry from the oppressed, the question echoes louder:What case will we present before Allah(swt) on the Day of Judgment?

In this deeply profound Eid message, the speaker draws us into a deeper awareness of our Eid celebration to reveal the immense responsibility we carry as an Ummah.Amidst joy and prayer, he invites listeners to reflect: How can we be the best nation brought forth for mankind if our brothers and sisters across the world continue to suffer? What does it truly mean to lead, to unite, and to carry the mission of justice? This Eid khutbah honors the blessings of Ramadan—and asks with a heavy heart:When will we rise as an Ummah—led not just in prayer—but in purpose and mission for the sake of all the oppressed Muslims not only in Gaza and the world, but for all of humanity? Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdhzDipUGDM   

Bismillahi Ar-Rahman Ar-Raheem. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and may blessings and peace be upon the best of messengers, our master Mohammad, and upon all his family and companions... Bukhari extracted in his Sahih on the authority of Muhammad Bin Ziyad that he said, I heard Abu Hurairah (ra) say: that the Prophet (saw) said, or he said: Abu Al-Qasim (saw) said: «صوموا لِرُؤيتِهِ وأَفْطِرُوا لرؤيتِهِ فإنْ غُـبِّيَ عليكم فَعُدُّوا ثَلَاثِينَ»“Observe fast on sighting it (the new moon) and break it on sighting it. But if (due to clouds) the actual position of the moon is concealed from you, you should then complete thirty days.” After investigating the new moon of Shawwal on this blessed eve of Sunday, the sighting of the new moon has been confirmed according to the Shariah requirements. Accordingly, tomorrow, Sunday, will be the first day of the month of Shawwal and the first day of the blessed Eid al-Fitr. On this occasion, Hizb ut Tahrir extends its sincere congratulations to the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of blessed Eid al-Fitr, asking Allah to bring it back next year with its state established, its Deen empowered, and its honorable Islam glorified. I also extend special congratulations, on behalf of myself and the Head of the Central Media Office of Hizb ut Tahrir and all the brothers and sisters working in its departments and units, to the Ameer of Hizb ut Tahrir, the eminent scholar Ata Bin Khalil Abu al-Rashtah (may Allah protect him). We ask Allah (swt) to grant him success in fulfilling the glad tidings of the Messenger of Allah (saw) of the establishment of the second Khilafah Rashidah (Rightly-Guided Caliphate) on the method of the Prophethood at his hands. While we are pained by the decades-long scourge of wars that have plagued our Islamic Ummah, as one de-escalates another erupts, decimating its people and claiming their lives—not least is the brutal war that has been ongoing against our people in Gaza and the West Bank since October 7, 2023—we nevertheless anticipate a change that is beginning to unfold, transforming the state of the Islamic Ummah from one of killing and humiliation to one of victory and glory, and, Allah willing, bringing an end to the Ummah's tragedies. Since the Arab Spring revolutions, then Operation Flood of Al-Aqsa and the fall of the criminal Bashar al-Assad, the Islamic Ummah has been in a state of turmoil and conflict with the reality imposed upon it by the West. It has become more acutely aware of the ugliness of this reality and more eager to free itself from it. It has grown closer to Islam, becoming stronger and more determined to confront its rulers in an attempt to reclaim its authority from them. The Ummah has experienced the toll of remaining under the yoke of agent regimes. It has witnessed with its own eyes the rulers' squandering of its wealth to the kuffar, colonialist West, their abandonment of it and its causes, their prevention of armies from mobilizing to rescue Palestine from the clutches of the criminal Jews, the blatant Western interference in its religion and its integrity, and the attempt to force it to bow its head to the Jewish entity, leaving it with the choice between normalization and death. All these scenes and events have made it realize that without the rule of Islam, it will remain colonized, targeted, and humiliated. Its conviction of its need for a Khilafah (Caliphate) state has been strengthened, and indeed, the Khilafah (Caliphate) has become its quest. By the grace of Allah, the Ummah has begun to find its way and no longer accepts postponing the implementation of Islam as a way of life. It has a clear and blatant aversion to secularism. In Ash-Sham, it is demanding that its new rulers declare it purely for Allah alone, and in all the lands, it is monitoring them, asking Allah to grant them success and guidance. The West is at its weakest point in controlling the Ummah, and therefore it is at its fiercest,

In a world with nearly 2 billion Muslims, how is it possible we still break our fasts on different days? Why does the start of Eid come with confusion rather than celebration? The Prophet ﷺ made it simple: "Fast when you see it. Break your fast when you see it." That's it. No computations. No chaos. Just sincerity, unity, and submission to the natural order Allah set. Join the scholar as he powerfully explains the moon sighting controversy—what the confusion stems from, and provides evidences that not only solves the controversy, but also the division as an Ummah.

Tonight, we reflect on a short but earth-shaking surah.Surah Az-Zalzalah—only eight ayat, but its words thunder with truth, shaking the soul as the Earth itself will shake on that Final Day. “When the Earth is shaken with its ultimate quake…” This isn't just a metaphor. This is the end. The final trembling of a world that ignored its purpose. Skyscrapers, nations, thrones, weapons, armies—all reduced to dust.The earth will vomit out its secrets—every buried body, every hidden crime, every quiet deed done in the shadows. “And man will cry out: What is wrong with it?” Too late! The world they thought was theirs is testifying against them. This surah doesn't just tell you the Day of Judgment is coming—it demands you live with that Day in mind. That our actions and deeds matter. That nothing is small in the eyes of Allah(swt). Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHJhCbZuUbU