'Sheikhing it Up with Sheikh Faiyaz' offers unique reflections on spirituality, humanity, justice and contemporary issues from the lens of the Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad, and his immaculate family.
The Sheikhing it Up with Sheikh Faiyaz podcast is an incredible resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Islam and connect with their faith on a deeper level. Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Faiyaz delivers powerful and enlightening lectures that touch the hearts and minds of listeners, leaving them feeling inspired and motivated to grow spiritually.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is Sheikh Faiyaz's ability to articulate complex religious concepts in a clear and relatable manner. His lectures are filled with gems of wisdom that resonate with listeners, offering practical advice and guidance on how to navigate daily challenges while remaining grounded in one's faith. Whether discussing the importance of gratitude, the beauty of forgiveness, or the significance of charity during Ramadan, Sheikh Faiyaz effortlessly conveys profound insights that have a lasting impact.
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While it may be difficult to find any faults in such an exceptional podcast, one aspect that could be improved upon is the diversity of topics covered. While Sheikh Faiyaz delves into various aspects of Islam within his lectures, it would be beneficial to have more episodes specifically addressing contemporary issues faced by Muslims today. This would provide listeners with practical guidance on navigating modern challenges while remaining true to their faith.
In conclusion, The Sheikhing it Up with Sheikh Faiyaz podcast is an invaluable resource for individuals seeking to deepen their connection to Islam. Through his insightful lectures and engaging delivery style, Sheikh Faiyaz imparts wisdom that resonates with listeners and inspires them to embody the teachings of Islam in their daily lives. While there is always room for improvement, this podcast remains a beacon of light for those on a spiritual journey, offering guidance and support to all who seek it. Ramadan Kareem!
Ramadan Reflections to Nourish the Soul 1: Why Me? Another opportunity to bear the fruit of this blessed month...why me? Why us? What did I do to deserve another chance?
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 30: Not the End, But a New BeginningThe month of Ramadan is over, but we have the privilege a fresh start and a new beginning.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 29: The Will to SucceedThe Holy Month of Ramadan is not over, though it is quickly coming to a close. Its important to continue to be in a state of dua that we are successful beyond this month as it comes to an end.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 28: Spiritual PovertyWe are in a state of utter and absolute need of God at every moment, and its vital for the believer to show that humility every so often.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 27: Balancing this World & the NextThough a common theme of this month is to break attaching from this world, we still live in. How can we find that sense of balance we're looking for?
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 26: The Pursuit of HappinessIn life, we're always looking for happiness, but for whatever reason, its very difficult to find. We quickly realize that happiness is only once we've linked with God and all that He desires from us.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 25: Making the Right DecisionEvery decision we make open the door for a hundred more decision. If we make the right one on day one, the process will be a bit easier later on.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 24: Dua, the Gift that Keeps Giving Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq of the Imam teaches us how to ask, what to ask and when to ask...and this month, especially in these days, is all about asking for more...
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 23: Approaching the Best of NightsThe night of Qadr is upon us...what do I ask for and how do I seek?
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 22: Seeking Divine Support (II)There is no success without God's support...sometimes we need to just ask for it.(Part II)
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 21: Seeking Divine Support (I)There is no success without God's support...sometimes we need to just ask for it.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 20: Satan's Grasp Over the TongueThe easiest way that the Satanic influence controls us is via the tongue, so its vital to remain vigilant and mindful at every moment.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 19: Desperately SeekingThere is nothing more beloved to God than His servant who demonstrates utter and absolute poverty in front of Him.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 18: Mindful PresenceOur lives are consumed with physical distractions that make us lose sight of everything...but what happens if we lose God?
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 17: Make the Most of the Opportunity!We don't always have the time, energy or opportunity to do good or make a meaningful change in the world...so when we do, best not waste it!
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 16: Prophetic CharacterSeeking perfect mannerisms in the supplication of Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq essentially is asking God that we're able to resemble our actions after the greatest of His creations...the Prophet Muhammad (s).
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 15: Reforming the Internal StateOur external character is a reflection of the internal state, and in these next lines of Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq we ask God to support us in this reformation process of heart.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 14: The Internal BattleWe are consistently in a battle with the world and its distractions, and our only shield is Taqwa; through character traits which create a barrier between us and all vice.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 13: A Mercy to Those Around UsHumility in front of God channels a sense of external humility to others...a station that is beloved to God.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 12: Satanic TendenciesThe battle of the soul is a never ending struggle, and sometimes the negative tendencies overwhelm us...thats why we need dua.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 11: The Faculties of the SoulThe soul is a battlefield for the human being which needs to cultivate a sense of virtue to remain victorious over vice.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 10: Familial TiesIt's no secret that Islamic tradition emphasizes maintaining kinship ties and positive relationships between ones family, but that isn't always a simple process. In the next set of lines from Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq of Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a), we seek support from God to do the right thing when it comes to family.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 9: Navigating RelationshipsRelationships can very well be challenging, and they're a lot harder when we don't put God in the equation and lean on His support!
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 8: Remaining DiligentOne slip can lead to long term detriment of our hearts and souls, thus it requires us to be incredibly attentive to our everyone of our actions and the environment that we are situated within.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 7: Inner HumilityWe love validation and being appreciated, but sometimes the praise that we get can be a dangerous trigger that compels our soul into pridefulness.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 6: The Primordial SinArrogance and pride are the qualities which have casted away Satan from the divine realm, and also have the potential to be detrimental to our success in this world and the next.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 5: Struggling for ContentmentWe find it hard to be content with what we have, and always have a desire for more. Once we diagnose that as a problem, we can seek God's assistance in eradicating a dangerous quality.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 4: Make Me Useful!In the next set of lines from Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq of Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a), he eloquently seeks from God a lifestyle that is indicative of a believer and someone who sees this world with the clarity that is needed for ultimate success.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 3: Perfecting Our IntentionsEverything in our tradition begins with our intention, and purifying our intention such that we are committed to God and His sake is what we should be consistently working toward...but we can't achieve that unless God supports us in reaching that stage.
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 2: Devotion in DuaThis month is the month of dua and supplication. In this episode, we begin by looking into the opening lines Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq of Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a).
Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 1: Approaching the Month with CareAs we have arrived at the door of the sacred month, its important for us to collectively be aware of just how blessed of days and night we are entering into so we can maximize them to the best of our potential!
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 29: The Last is Not the End As the crescent for the day of Eid appears on the horizon, it's important to remind ourselves that the last night of Ramadan is the not the end of our journey.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 28: Gratitude vs. Shaytan In the Quran, God teaches us that the best way to propel the Satan is via our gratitude and show of thanks to our Creator.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 27: Illuminating Beauty In the Quran, God tells us to be beautiful to others in the same way He acts with beauty to us. How can I illuminate that type of beauty?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 26: Do 5 Things as Sin as You Please! In a powerful hadith from Imam Hussain (a), he advises a man of what to remember when we have the urge to transgress God's boundaries.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 25: What Does it Mean to Love? Love is a dynamic term that can be applied to many things. But what does it truly mean to love God?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 24: Balance in Understanding It's important to not get overly reliant on God's mercy to a detriment, but rather have a balanced approach as taught to us by the Messenger (s) and his family (a).
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 23: The Night is Too Great! The Night of Decree is upon us, and its a night that is too great to waste...so let's make the most of it!
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 22: Preparing for the Night of Qadr The entire year leads up to tomorrow night. Am I ready to be in the company of angels?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 21: Who is Paradise For? In the episode, we take a look at a brief, concise hadith from Imam Ali, where he offers some insight with regards to who attains paradise.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 20: Beauty in Leadership What does it mean to be a leader? How did the best leader lead?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 19: By the Lord of the Kaaba The 19th of the month of Ramadan marks the day when the Commander of the Faithful uttered his epic phrase as we has assassinated during the course of prayers.
Nightly Ramadan Reflection 18: Heart, Intellect & Body God-consciousness can only be attained if we allow for a reformation of the heart and intellect. That will then transition and allow for our bodies to be dedicated to Him.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 17: Deconstruction Our Perceptions Our biggest hinderance to finding love in our relationship with God and His Prophet is the negative perception that we have of religion. These nights give us the opportunity to change that.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 16: Do You Not See? Reflection is a key to unlocking the secrets of the world and gaining in true knowledge of our Creator.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 15: Feeding the Heart A beautiful tradition from Imam Hassan (a) talks to us about the importance of feeding our hearts, souls and intellects prior to feeding our stomachs.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 14: Relationships are Hard! During the month of Ramadan, we have an opportunity to navigate our relationship with God, but also with others. And dealing with people isn't always easy, but its necessary!
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 13: More Focus It's important to not get complacent, recognizes areas of improvement, and be a bit more diligent in seeking God.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 12: Am I Close to God? There's so much talk during this month about seeking proximity and closeness to God...but what exactly does that mean?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 11: Appreciating the Little We often take the smallest manifestations of mercy for granted, but during this month, its important we show a bit more appreciation for the little things.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 10: The Grieving Messenger On the 10th of the month of Ramadan, the Messenger (s) lost his wife Khadija. What do we learn from the grief of the Prophet?