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    • Sep 3, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 57 EPISODES


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    Doubts About Islam | Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 21:38


    Short talk delivered by Ustadh Hisham at Al Furqan Islamic Centre Manchester

    Roots Conversations Ep 20 | Buy Now, But Who Pays Later? with Ustadh Mu'aawiyah Tucker

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 83:42


    What does it actually mean to delay payments? Over the years, economies have become more advanced but more reliant on debts to fund purchases. From households taking out loans to purchase a car to governments borrowing money to bail out banks. What effect has this debt-based system had on the market and Muslim consumers? Join us with Mu'aawiyah Tucker from CryptoHashReview where we talk about how to avoid debt, how to become financially savvy

    Roots Conversations | Our Role Models: Khadija Bint Khuwaylid with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 37:29


    Learn about Khadija Bint Khuwaylid with Hisham Jafar

    Roots Conversations | Masjid al-Aqsa with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 41:17


    Learn about Masjid al-Aqsa with Hisham Jafar

    Roots Conversations | The Appearance of the Mahdi with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 28:30


    Learn about the appearance of the Mahdi with Hisham Jafar

    Roots Conversations | How to: Give Salaam with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2021 3:42


    Learn how to give Salaam properly with Hisham Jafar

    Roots Conversations | The Winds of Change: Finding Allah Through Islamophobia with Ustadh Mijanul Islam and Aman Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 61:17


    HOW DOES DISCRIMNATION BRING YOU CLOSER TO ALLAH? In recent times, with the sharp increase of Islamophobia in the media and spike in racially motivated crimes against fellow Muslims, we can be left with a feeling of despair... but how can we use this for good...? How do we use this hardship to bring us closer to Allah?   Challenging Systemic Racism  How Islamophobia affects Madrassah - A Headteacher's perspective Examples from the Seerah where Islamophobia impacted their lives and how they dealt with it. Moving Forward... How should Muslims deal with Islamophobia in the West.   Join us TONIGHT as we speak with Ustadh Mijanul Islam and Aman Ali from MEND (Muslim Engagement and Development) to talk about Islamophobia in the West and what we can do about it

    Roots Conversations Ep 18 | The Muslim Charities, Controversies & Solutions with Ustadh Rehan Salim

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 56:43


    CAN MUSLIMS TRUST THEIR CHARITIES? In recent times, we have have seen various online dramas unfold regarding the legitimacy or unsavoury practices of certain charities, which often leads the Muslim community to wonder: Can we trust our charities? How can Muslim charities uphold the values of amanah (trust) in handling funds? Do charities have the right governance and processes in place? Should charities be ‘Cancelled' by the Muslim community? Join us this Monday as we speak to a critical insider from within the Muslim charity sphere, Ustadh Rehan Salim about the above and more.

    Roots Conversations Ep 17 | The Muslim Pornography Pandemic with Sheikh Omar Husain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 68:18


    It seems that Pornography is the pandemic nobody talks about, yet it's the one that has plagued individuals, marriages, and families all over the world for decades. Join us for a conversation with Dr. Omar Husain who dedicated his PhD to studying pornography in the Muslim community, and has a wealth of experience in understanding its causes, effects, and solutions. This will be an important one for parents, community activists, and Muslims from all walks of life.

    Roots Conversations Ep 16 | Marriage- What's the Point? with Ustadh Shabbir Hassan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 77:34


    Have you Ditched the Idea of Getting Hitched? Marriage holds very little importance in modern society. For many, the whole process seems outdated and even the idea of marrying the wrong person puts many Muslims off from taking that big step. Join us tonight with Ustadh Shabbir Hassan - Founder of The Nikah Co., who has conducted over 500 Nikkahs - as we delve into why Islam promotes marriage, why it is beneficial to society and why we need to dust off the cloudy lens through which we currently view marriage in today's times.

    Roots Conversations Ep 15 | Thabaat, Post-Ramadan Blues and Finding Consistency with Mustafa Omer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 69:15


    The spiritual highs of Ramadan shortly followed by its departure present a unique challenge for us all. Maybe that daily hour in Taraweeh can not be substituted and maybe the gatherings of Iftar don't feel the same outside of it either. But that is where 'Thabaat' comes in. Finding a sense of consistency and steadfastness in faith that grounds us outside of those spiritual highs. Likewise, when we witness the oppression of Muslims all across the globe our immediate reaction can often be one of anxiety and despair. Yet again how does 'Thabaat' play a part in this? Join us, Roots Conversations with Mustafa Omer, a teacher of Islamic Sciences, as we discuss this concept further!

    Roots Conversations Ep 14 | Trade, Scholarship & Islam in East Africa with Ustadh Mohammed Abdullah Artan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 82:52


    Al-Najashi was Africa's first Muslim monarch in the time of the Prophet (ﷺ). But, how did Islam arrive in East Africa? How did African Muslims impact the spread of Islam in the subcontinent and Arabia? What happened to African Muslims in the American trans-Atlantic slave trade? Explore the legacy of scholars, seminaries and Islamic knowledge from the region with expert and Historian Ustadh Mohammed Abdullah Artan.

    Roots Conversations Ep 13 | Crusaders, Conflict, & Al-Quds: The History of Jerusalem with Dr Uthman Lateef

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 88:07


    The history of Al-Quds (Jerusalem) is as rich as it is troubled, and is the centre point for incredible events throughout the history of Islam and humanity. With the eyes of the world currently focussed on the atrocities in Jerusalem, join us this Monday evening as we delve into its history with Dr Uthman Lateef, and explore the status of Al-Quds in Islam, The Crusaders interest, and the Muslim responses to its occupation.

    Roots Conversations Ep 12 | From Cradle to Grave with Sh. Abu Taubah Mukhlis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 128:49


    Where do you even begin... ? We often find ourselves on a random Youtube lecture, scrolling through endless reminders on social media yet we struggle to retain any of it. We're confident on the basics of Islam but unsure on how to get stuck-in and "serious" toward our Islamic Education. The concept of having to teach Islam to our family and children feels petrifying too, let alone holding a formal qualification in Islamic Knowledge! Join us with Sheikh Abu Taubah Mukhlis -Ex-US Marine and revert - as he discusses the challenges of studying Islam in our era as well as helpful advice on how to hop on the journey of knowledge ourselves and more importantly - imparting these values to our families by nurturing a wholesome Islamic environment in the West. Sheikh holds multiple ijaazat of Qur'an and books of Hadith - and is the founder of Timbuktu Seminary, an educational institute that focuses on the delivering a wholistic education using the traditional Islamic methodology. He currently resides in Turkey.

    Surah al-Falaq & al-Nas | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 16:34


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Ikhlas | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 16:47


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Masad | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 15:18


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Nasr | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 16:17


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Kafirun | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 12:24


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Kauthar | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 16:24


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Muan | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 16:49


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah Quraysh | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 15:42


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Feel | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 15:44


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Humazah | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2021 20:53


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Asr | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2021 16:53


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Takathur | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 23:16


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Qariah | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 12:43


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Adiyaat | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 17:37


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Zilzal | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 12:47


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Bayyinah | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 14:03


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Qadr | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 18:41


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Alaq | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2021 18:59


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Teen | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 13:19


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah al-Sharh | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 20:13


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah Al-Duha | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 13:28


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Surah Fatiha | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 21:35


    20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days. Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan. Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

    Roots Conversations Ep 11 | Ramadan in Prison with Babar Ahmad

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 53:08


    Babar Ahmad was the longest-serving prisoner to be held without trial in the UK before being extradited to the US. For 11 years, Babar Ahmad would break his Ramadan fast alone in his prison cell. A tray of cold food would sit in his cell for hours, which he would eat after a long day of fasting. Afterwards, he would pray long into the night. How can we find connection to Allah and spiritual development despite the isolation? Join us as Babar Ahmad weaves together his story with practical advice on finding our way despite the pandemic at hand.    

    Roots Conversations Ep 10 | Conviction in an Age of Skepticism with Hamza Tzortzis

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 69:58


    In the age of atheism and widespread skepticism against religion and faith, the current climate can lead many to feeling insecure over their children's/and own faith, lost, or in doubt. Join us with Hamza Tzortzis as we discuss the nature of belief and conviction; how Muslims can nurture their conviction; the interplay between spiritual practices, robust mental health and rational proofs, and how can we ensure our families' and childrens' Iman are protected.

    Roots Conversations Ep 9 | Islam & Science: Exploring the Relationship with Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2021 77:32


    Religion and science tend to be perceived as at-odds with one another, but historically, Muslims have not had the same challenges as other religions in reconciling the Qur'anic narrative with the natural sciences. Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik, a renowned professor and specialist in the philosophy, history, and nature of science to discuss questions surrounding science and Islam, how we can harmonise both to understand the world, where the conflicts lie, and why Muslims can be considered to be the fathers of modern science.

    Roots Conversations Ep 8 | The Muslim Money Game with Ibrahim Khan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 55:30


    Is Bitcoin Halal? Can Muslims be wealthy? One of the five pillars of Islam is Zakat. Four of the 10 guaranteed paradise were from the wealthy. Understanding that Allah is the source of provisions changes our outlook on money. Managing our personal finance could be worship. It is fair to say that Islam has a lot to say about wealth. Join us this as we explore all of the above and more with Islamic Finance Guru's (IFG) Co-Founder Ibrahim Khan as we delve into how Islam, ethical investment and personal finance could be at one with each other.

    Roots Conversations Ep 7 | Finding Balance: Health, Wealth, Family & Happiness with Abdurraheem McCarthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2021 71:40


    We have so many competing demands today. Between our responsibilities and the chaotic nature of life, we lose the ability to pause, reflect, and find balance. We forget to exercise, pray with contemplation, and give our children their due. Listen in with Sheikh Abdurraheem McCarthy as we discuss his own journey to Islam, his travels, and what can we learn from the life of the Prophet Muhammad (s) when it comes to developing balance between all life's objectives and responsibilities.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ The Accepted Whisper | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 8:46


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ The Great Debate | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 7:59


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ The Visionary | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 7:43


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ and The Big Question | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 7:26


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ and The Great Sacrifice | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 6:13


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ The Father of All Prophets | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 7:18


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ The Reliant Slave of God | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 7:45


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ The Patient Son | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 9:56


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ The Boy That Shook A Nation | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 8:19


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

    Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ The Thinker | One-Man Nation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 7:39


    The One-Man Nation is a 10-part mini-series rediscovering the legacy of Ibrahim alaihis-salam as mentioned in the Qur'an, and extracting practical action points from his example.

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