Podcasts about Barakah

Jumu'ah Khutbah recorded at Green Lane Masjid, Birmingham, UK.https://www.greenlanemasjid.org

In this episode of the Habits of High Performers Podcast, I sit down with Mohammed Faris to explore a different approach to productivity, one rooted in purpose, faith, and long term thinking rather than hustle culture.Mohammed shares the story behind the Productive Muslim movement, the meaning of Barakah, and how habits, gratitude, prayer, generosity, and community can help us live and perform at a higher level without burning out.We also discuss early morning routines, spirituality, meditation, purpose, emotional wellbeing, and why so many people are searching for deeper meaning in today's fast paced world. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success without peace, health, and connection is not real success at all.Learn more about Mohammed here - https://productivemuslim.com/author/mohammed-faris/Connect with Mohammed on LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammedfaris/Grab a copy of Mohammed's books here - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/14209531.Mohammed_FarisIf you're interested in having me deliver a keynote or workshop for your team contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comWebsite: https://www.jjlaughlin.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/James Laughlin is a High Performance Leadership Coach, Former 7-Time World Champion, Host of the Lead On Purpose Podcast and an Executive Coach to high performers and leaders. James is based in Christchurch, New Zealand.Send me a personal text message - If you're interested in booking me for a keynote or workshop, contact Caroline at caroline@jjlaughlin.comSupport the show

Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned the "flagrant and unjustified" ceasefire violations by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that these took place despite ongoing diplomatic efforts mediated by Pakistan.伊朗外交部抨击美国在霍尔木兹海峡“明目张胆”违反停火，强调此举发生在巴基斯坦积极调停之际，是对外交努力的公然挑衅。In the latest developments, an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps official said a renewed war with the US is unlikely, but warned that Tehran stands ready to repel any attack, Al Jazeera reported.据半岛电视台报道，最新进展中，一名伊斯兰革命卫队官员表示，与美国再次开战的可能性不大，但警告称，德黑兰已准备好击退任何攻击。"The possibility of war is low because of the enemy's weakness, but the armed forces are lying in wait," said Mohammad Akbarzadeh, a commander of the IRGC Navy.伊斯兰革命卫队海军指挥官穆罕默德·阿克巴尔扎德说：“由于敌人的弱点，战争的可能性很低，但武装部队正在严阵以待。”In a statement issued on Tuesday, reported by Mehr News Agency, the foreign ministry slammed the US Army for continuing its "illegal and unjustifiable actions" since the announcement of the ceasefire on April 8.据梅尔通讯社报道，伊朗外交部在周二发布的一份声明中痛斥美国军队自4月8日宣布停火以来仍旧继续采取“非法且不合理的行动”。The ministry said the US had committed "a flagrant violation of the ceasefire in the Hormozgan region over the past 48 hours", particularly following "multiple instances of maritime piracy against Iranian commercial vessels".外交部表示，美国“在过去48小时内公然违反霍尔木兹甘地区的停火协议”，尤其是在“多次对伊朗商船实施海上海盗行为”之后。The US has said its attacks were defensive in nature, targeting missile sites and boats attempting to lay mines.美国表示，其攻击本质上是防御性的，目标是导弹发射场和试图布设水雷的船只。In his call with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and other regional leaders, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran's readiness to establish a "dignified framework" aimed at ending the ongoing fighting and regional tensions.伊朗总统马苏德·佩泽希齐扬在与卡塔尔埃米尔谢赫塔米姆·本·哈马德·阿勒萨尼等地区领导人通话中重申，德黑兰愿打造一个“有尊严的框架”，从而结束当前冲突，缓解地区紧张局势。Pezeshkian spoke with heads of state from several mostly Muslim-majority countries on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.借宰牲节之机，佩泽希齐扬与多国穆斯林领导人进行了电话沟通。He and his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, exchanged greetings on Tuesday. They also underscored the necessity of Islamic unity and indicated a new chapter in regional relations.5月26日，伊朗总统佩泽希齐扬与埃及总统塞西互致问候。双方强调伊斯兰团结的必要性，此举预示地区关系将开启新篇章。Pezeshkian emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation across the Islamic world and expand bilateral relations between Tehran and Kuala Lumpur in his phone call with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.在与马来西亚总理安瓦尔·易卜拉欣的通话中，佩泽希齐扬强调，有必要加强整个伊斯兰世界的合作，并扩大德黑兰与吉隆坡之间的双边关系。Meanwhile in the US, President Donald Trump was expected to meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the conflict with Iran.与此同时，美国总统特朗普预计将于5月27日与内阁会面，此时正值结束伊朗冲突的谈判进入微妙关头。He took to social media on Tuesday to grumble that even if Tehran were to offer a complete surrender, the media would paint the end of the conflict as Iran scoring "a masterful and brilliant victory".他5月26日在社交媒体上抱怨称，即使德黑兰完全投降，媒体也会把冲突的结束描绘成伊朗取得了“一场巧妙而辉煌的胜利”。US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations between the US and Iran on extending the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz will take "a few more days".美国国务卿马尔科·鲁比奥表示，美国与伊朗关于延长停火和重新开放霍尔木兹海峡的谈判将“还需要几天”。According to Iranian sources, an initial deal would end hostilities on all fronts, get traffic moving through the strait within 30 days, and possibly provide some financial relief.据伊朗消息，初步协议将全面结束敌对行动，30天内恢复海峡通航，并可能提供一定经济援助。More difficult issues such as Iran's nuclear program would be negotiated in the second phase. Iran has been allowing some ships through the strait, giving preference to vessels linked to countries with which it has close ties, Reuters has reported.据路透社报道，伊朗核计划等更为棘手的问题将在第二阶段进行谈判。与此同时，伊朗已允许部分船只通行霍尔木兹海峡，并优先放行那些与其关系密切国家的船只。The conflict, which began on Feb 28, has caused an unprecedented oil supply shock, pushing up the costs of fuel, fertilizer and food. Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries about a fifth of global trade in oil and liquefied natural gas, has been a fraction of its usual level since the fighting began.这场始于2月28日的冲突引发了前所未有的石油供应冲击，推高了燃料、化肥及食品价格。霍尔木兹海峡平时承载全球约五分之一的石油与液化天然气贸易，但开战以来，通航量仅剩正常水平的一小部分。The IRGC Navy said in a statement on Tuesday that as many as 25 other ships and oil tankers have been able to transit through the strait in coordination with the IRGC naval forces, Iranian media reported.据伊朗媒体报道，伊斯兰革命卫队海军5月26日在一份声明中称，在与革命卫队海军的协调下，已有多达25艘其他船只和油轮通过海峡。Also on Tuesday, the United Nations Security Council condemned what it said was an "egregious drone attack" that targeted an electricity generator outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates on May 17.5月26日，联合国安理会也对5月17日阿联酋巴拉卡核电站内围外一台发电机遭到的“严重无人机袭击”表示谴责。Strait of Hormuz /streɪt əv hɔːˈmuːz/霍尔木兹海峡mediated by /ˈmiːdieɪtɪd baɪ/由……调停Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) /ɪzˈlæmɪk ˌrevəˈluːʃənəri ɡɑːd kɔː/伊斯兰革命卫队lie in wait /laɪ ɪn weɪt/埋伏，严阵以待lay mines /leɪ maɪnz/布设水雷Eid al-Adha /iːd æl ˈɑːdə/宰牲节underscore /ˌʌndəˈskɔː/强调precarious /prɪˈkeəriəs/不稳定的，微妙的grumble /ˈɡrʌmbəl/抱怨，发牢骚Barakah nuclear power plant /bəˈrɑːkə ˈnjuːkliə ˈpaʊə plɑːnt/巴拉卡核电站

In today's episode of Trending Middle East, the UN Security Council has condemned the drone strike on the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant, calling it a flagrant violation of international law. In Lebanon, Israeli troops have deepened their invasion, advancing beyond the so-called "yellow line” marking their occupied territory. As talks between Tehran and Washington progress, the fate of 24 billion dollars in frozen Iranian funds has become a key sticking point for a possible peace deal. In a breakthrough discovery, the Syrian government says it has found remnants of Bashar Al Assad's chemical weapons programme, including materials and munitions linked to past gas attacks. And a new report has found that the UAE's efforts to reduce obesity could boost national productivity by $51 billion. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT.   - #Hajj pilgrims converge on Mina as #Eid begins after night in Muzdalifah -Undeclared chemical weapons found in #Syria: OPC - UN Security Council condemns drone attack near UAE's #Barakah nuclear plant - 1.7m #pilgrims performing Hajj this year, 2.04% more than last year - #Saudi king, crown prince exchange Eid greetings with Muslim leaders   Check out the latest updates on  arabnews.com

Muhammad Faris, author of “The Productive Muslim” and “The Baraka Effect”, returns to the Ansari Podcast at one of the most chaotic moments in modern history. Iran on the brink. Gaza still burning. AI wiping out entire industries overnight. Thousands of tech workers just got pink-slipped. A generation of college graduates can't find a single job. So what do you do when the whole system collapses around you? Is this punishment or a gift in disguise? Can you build Baraka when everything is on fire? Is the 9-to-5 corporate dream already dead? And why are the most successful people in the world taking naps?*The Ansari Team NEEDS YOUR HELP*_Support us on our website!_ https://ansaripodcast.com/*Ayubi Collective*FREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansari*Provision Capital:* https://www.provisioncapital.com00:00 Ad00:32 You cant find a job12:22 Is Allah is Strengthening Our Generation?15:38 Ad17:18 How to use AI without losing your mind22:30 AI took your job25:15 The Barakah of Owning a Business30:58 The Secret Time of Day Wealth Increases39:45 The Prophetic Work Day42:51 The Lie They Sold Our Parents48:43 Ad49:23 Muslims Must Lead The World01:03:28 How Do You Find Your Purpose?01:13:00 Barakah When Times Are Bad01:17:19 Final Thoughts#ai #barakah #Productivity #motivation #podcast #jobs #purpose *Listen on All Audio Platforms:* https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyj*Follow The Ansari Podcast**Instagram:* https://instagram.com/ansaripodcast*TikTok:* https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcast*Twitter/X:* https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast

In today's episode of Trending Middle East, The UAE tells a UN Security Council meeting that an attack on its Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant is a "red line" that constitutes a dangerous escalation. In Washington, the US Senate has advanced a war powers resolution on Iran that would require President Donald Trump to obtain congressional authorisation to resume the military campaign beyond 60 days. Bahrain and Jordan have imposed 30-day travel bans on visitors from central African countries due to the Ebola outbreak. A car bomb that exploded outside a Defence Ministry building in central Damascus on Tuesday has killed one soldier and wounded several people. In the UAE, a Dh1 billion International Space Co-operation Programme was announced by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, to boost the country's role in the global space sector. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, at 6am GMT. * Tankers exit #Hormuz as #Trump, #Vance talk up #Iran deal prospects * #UAE says attack on #Barakah nuclear plant a ‘red line' * Israeli minister orders #WestBank hamlet evicted * Israeli strikes on southern #Lebanon kill 19, including children and women * Analysis: #Iraq struggles to balance rival powers in a tense Middle East Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com

Les Émirats arabes unis affirment désormais que l'attaque de drone contre le site nucléaire de Barakah a été lancée depuis l'Irak. Mardi 19 mai, le ministère émirati de la Défense a indiqué qu'un appareil avait provoqué, dimanche, un incendie dans un générateur électrique situé à proximité de la centrale, dans la région d'Al Dhafra.

AP correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports the United Arab Emirates says drones targeting a nuclear power plant came from Iraq.

VOV1 - Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump cho biết ông quyết định hủy kế hoạch tấn công quân sự nhằm vào Iran dự kiến diễn ra ngày 19/5 sau khi các nhà lãnh đạo vùng Vịnh đề nghị Washington tạo thêm thời gian cho các cuộc đàm phán tiếp tục diễn ra. Trong bài đăng trên mạng xã hội Truth Social, Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump cho biết Quốc vương Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Thái tử Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman và Tổng thống Các tiểu vương quốc Arab thống nhất (UAE) Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan đã đề nghị Mỹ “tạm hoãn cuộc tấn công quân sự được lên kế hoạch” vì các cuộc thương lượng nghiêm túc hiện đang diễn ra.Theo ông Trump, các nhà lãnh đạo vùng Vịnh tin rằng một thỏa thuận “rất chấp nhận được” đối với Mỹ, các nước Trung Đông và cộng đồng quốc tế có thể sớm đạt được. Ông nhấn mạnh thỏa thuận này phải bao gồm điều kiện “Iran không được sở hữu vũ khí hạt nhân”.Tổng thống Mỹ cho biết ông đã chỉ thị Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Pete Hegseth, Chủ tịch Hội đồng Tham mưu trưởng Liên quân Daniel Caine và quân đội Mỹ không tiến hành cuộc tấn công theo kế hoạch trong ngày 19/5. Tuy nhiên, ông cũng cảnh báo quân đội Mỹ vẫn được đặt trong tình trạng sẵn sàng để triển khai “một cuộc tấn công quy mô lớn toàn diện” vào Iran trong thời gian rất ngắn nếu không đạt được một thỏa thuận mà Washington coi là chấp nhận được.Trước đó một ngày, ông Trump cảnh báo trên Truth Social rằng Iran “nên hành động nhanh chóng, nếu không sẽ chẳng còn gì nữa”, tái khẳng định lập trường cứng rắn trong bối cảnh các nỗ lực nhằm chấm dứt cuộc chiến giữa Mỹ, Israel và Iran kéo dài gần ba tháng qua vẫn rơi vào bế tắc.Cảnh báo của ông Trump được đưa ra trong bối cảnh truyền thông Israel cho biết ông đã điện đàm với Thủ tướng Benjamin Netanyahu hôm 17/5. Tuy nhiên, Nhà Trắng chưa xác nhận cuộc điện đàm này.Người phát ngôn Bộ Ngoại giao Iran Esmail Baghaei ngày 18/5 khẳng định Tehran không “bị đe dọa hay khuất phục”, song nhấn mạnh tiến trình đàm phán vẫn đang tiếp diễn. Ông cho biết Iran đã phản hồi đề xuất mới nhất từ phía Mỹ và đã chuyển tới Washington những quan ngại của Tehran liên quan tới các điều khoản của thỏa thuận.Trong khi đó, hãng thông tấn bán chính thức Tasnim dẫn nguồn tin thân cận với nhóm đàm phán Iran cho biết Mỹ đã đồng ý tạm hoãn các biện pháp trừng phạt đối với hoạt động xuất khẩu dầu mỏ của Tehran trong thời gian thương lượng diễn ra. Tuy nhiên, cả Washington và Tehran hiện chưa chính thức xác nhận thông tin này.Căng thẳng trong khu vực tiếp tục gia tăng khi UAE thông báo một vụ tấn công bằng máy bay không người lái đã gây hỏa hoạn tại khu vực nhà máy điện hạt nhân Barakah, trong khi Saudi Arabia cho biết đã đánh chặn ba máy bay không người lái xuất phát từ không phận Iraq.Quang Trung/VOV- WashingtonBài đăng  của Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump trên mạng xã hội Truth Social: (Ảnh Reuters)

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT •⁠  ⁠Trump says US may need to hit Iran again in coming days •⁠  ⁠UAE says drones targeting Barakah nuclear plant came from Iraq •⁠  ⁠G7 finance chiefs: Strait of Hormuz must be reopened immediately •⁠  ⁠Syrian soldier killed, 18 people wounded by car bomb in Damascus •⁠  ⁠⁠UN expert slams Israel's ‘gross disregard' for Palestinian detainees   Check out the latest updates on arabnews.com

En el episodio de hoy de VG Daily, Andre Dos Santos y Valentina Orduz repasan una semana que arranca cargada: las amenazas de Trump contra Irán durante el fin de semana, el ataque con drones a la planta nuclear de Barakah en los Emiratos, y la reunión del martes en el Situation Room donde la administración evalúa opciones militares sobre la mesa.En el frente corporativo, se analiza la fusión all-stock entre NextEra Energy y Dominion Energy, un deal valuado en aproximadamente 66 mil millones de dólares que crearía la mayor utility de Estados Unidos con una base de clientes combinada de diez millones de cuentas y capacidad instalada de 110 gigawatts. En el bloque corporativo de la semana, se anticipan los reportes de Home Depot, Target, Lowe's y Toll Brothers el martes y miércoles; Nvidia after market el miércoles como evento central del ciclo capex de inteligencia artificial; Walmart, Zoom, Workday y Ralph Lauren el jueves; y Booz Allen Hamilton y BJ's Wholesale el viernes.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned what it calls a "terrorist attack" after a drone struck an electricity generator near the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.

Au Moyen-Orient, les tensions reprennent entre les États-Unis et l'Iran. Trump a fait une déclaration sur Truth Social disant "qu'il ne restera plus rien si l'Iran n'accepte pas un accord". La réponse iranienne ne s'est pas fait attendre : "Toute nouvelle attaque contre l'Iran exposera les États-Unis à des scénarios inédits, offensifs, surprenants et tumultueux", a lancé le porte-parole des forces armées iraniennes. Les Émirats arabes unis s'alarment d'une escalade dangereuse après une attaque de drones près d'une centrale nucléaire à Barakah. L'Iran a également formalisé la création d'un nouvel organisme pour la gestion du détroit d'Ormuz. La reprise des tensions va-t-elle entraîner un embrasement de la région ? Où en sont les capacités iraniennes et quel est le coût de la guerre pour les États-Unis ?

VOV1 - Tình trạng yên tĩnh mong manh tại vùng Vịnh một lần nữa bị phá vỡ, khi 2 quốc gia khu vực hôm qua cùng thông báo đã bị các máy bay không người lái từ bên ngoài tấn công.Bộ Quốc phòng Saudi Arabia tối qua cho biết hệ thống phòng không nước này đã đánh chặn và phá hủy 3 máy bay không người lái xâm nhập không phận. Các máy bay xuất phát từ lãnh thổ Iraq. Người phát ngôn Bộ Quốc phòng Saudi Arabia, Thiếu tướng Turki al-Maliki khẳng định Riyadh có quyền tự vệ và sẽ tiến hành mọi biện pháp cần thiết để chống lại các hành động xâm phạm chủ quyền, an ninh hay an toàn của người dân. Tuy nhiên, nguồn tin không đề cập thương vong cũng như thiệt hại do cuộc tấn công gây ra. Riyadh cũng chưa đưa ra nhận định hay cáo buộc về bên thực hiện hành vi này.Trước đó, một quốc gia vùng Vịnh khác là UAE thông báo nhà máy điện hạt nhân Barakah của nước này, đã bị một máy bay không người lái chưa rõ nguồn gốc tấn công. Đây là lần đầu tiên kể từ đầu xung đột, cơ sở hạt nhân của UAE bị tập kích. Cơ quan Quản lý Hạt nhân Liên bang (FANR) UAE cho biết cuộc tấn công gây cháy gần vành đai an ninh bảo vệ vòng trong của nhà máy, nhưng không có thiệt hại về người. An toàn của cơ sở cũng không bị ảnh hưởng. Cơ quan Năng lượng Nguyên tử Quốc tế (IAEA) đã ra thông báo bày tỏ quan ngại sâu sắc về vụ việc, trong khi một số quốc gia khu vực lên tiếng phản đối gay gắt cuộc tấn công.   Sau khi Mỹ và Israel phát động cuộc chiến vào Iran cuối tháng 2/2026, Tehran và các nhóm đồng minh, đã tiến hành hàng trăm cuộc tấn công dữ dội bằng cả tên lửa và máy bay không người lái nhằm vào các quốc gia khu vực có đặt căn cứ Mỹ. Giới chức Iran khẳng định sự hiện diện của các căn cứ và lực lượng Mỹ trong khu vực, chính là nguồn cơn của các bất ổn và tình trạng hỗn loạn thời gian qua. Quan điểm này tiếp tục được Chủ tịch Quốc hội, trưởng đoàn đàm phán Iran, ông Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, nhắc lại trong cuộc gặp Bộ trưởng Nội vụ Pakistan Mohsin Naqvi đang ở thăm Tehran hôm qua. Chủ tịch Quốc hội Iran nhấn mạnh cùng với Israel, sự hiện diện của các căn cứ và lực lượng Mỹ, không mang lại bất kỳ điều gì tốt đẹp cho khu vực, ngoài những bất ổn về an ninh./.Bá Thi/ VOV Ai CậpẢnh minh họa

In today's episode of Trending Middle East, world leaders condemn a drone attack near the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant after authorities intercept two drones and report a fire outside the site's inner perimeter. Saudi Arabia also intercepts drones entering its airspace from Iraq, as Gulf states warn they reserve the right to respond to threats against their security. In Washington, US President Donald Trump is expected to convene his national security team as tensions with Iran continue to rise and diplomatic and military options remain under discussion. Great Britain deploys a new low-cost anti-drone missile system for RAF operations in the Gulf, aimed at countering Iran-linked drone attacks. And Sharjah and Oman launch a new logistics corridor to ease trade disruption linked to the Strait of Hormuz crisis, while Adnoc expands pipeline capacity through Fujairah. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- A drone struck the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant generator overnight. The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended 45 days.Ukraine launched a wave of almost 600 drones across 14 regions in Russia - Bulgaria wins Eurovision for 1st time ever

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- A drone struck the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant generator overnight. The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended 45 days.Ukraine launched a wave of almost 600 drones across 14 regions in Russia - Bulgaria wins Eurovision for 1st time ever

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There's a moment in Hajj most people only think about as a logistical headache — the stoning of the Jamarāt. Crowded, hot, exhausting. You queue up, you throw, you move on.But behind that act is one of the most instructive scenes in our religion. And it happens to a father and a son, thousands of years before any of us were born.-----Ibrāhīm ﷺ waited decades for a child. He was an old man — the only worshipper of Allāh in his world. Just him, his wife, and his cousin Lūṭ. That was the entire ummah.He made duʿāʾ. Allāh gave him a son.And then, as soon as Ismāʿīl reached the age the Qurʾān describes as **بَلَغَ مَعَهُ السَّعْيَ** — old enough to walk with him, work with him, hike with him, that beautiful pre-teenage age where the father is still the hero — Allāh told Ibrāhīm in a dream to slaughter him.I want you to sit with that for a second.Not as a young man tested with his own life. As a father, tested with his only son. Allāh wasn't asking him for everything. Allāh was asking him for the *one thing* most dear to him.This is the test that meets you in fatherhood. The test of whether Allāh comes before everything — including the people you love most.Both of them passed. Both submitted. The son said:> يَا أَبَتِ افْعَلْ مَا تُؤْمَرُ ۖ سَتَجِدُنِي إِن شَاءَ اللَّهُ مِنَ الصَّابِرِينَ> > *O my dear father, do as you have been commanded. You will find me, in shāʾ Allāh, among the patient ones.*-----Now here is the part I want you to focus on.On the way to the slaughter, Iblīs came. And what he whispered wasn't crude. It was clever. He listed every sacrifice Ibrāhīm had already made: *You were thrown into the fire. You were exiled. You migrated. You circumcised at an old age. Hasn't Allāh asked enough of you? And now your only son?*Ibrāhīm ﷺ didn't argue. He didn't debate. He didn't even just make duʿāʾ for protection.He bent down. He picked up seven pebbles. And he threw them.*Allāhu Akbar. Allāhu Akbar. Allāhu Akbar.*Then he moved.Iblīs came again, at a second spot. Seven more pebbles. *Allāhu Akbar.* He moved again.Iblīs came a third time. Seven pebbles. *Allāhu Akbar.* And Iblīs left, and didn't come back.-----Every Hajj, two to three million Muslims re-enact this. We throw stones at three pillars. We say *Allāhu Akbar.* We move on.But I think most of us don't realise what we're commemorating. We're not just throwing rocks at a symbol of evil. We're rehearsing a *method*.**Ibrāhīm didn't only make duʿāʾ. He picked up stones.**This is something I think about a lot. We have a tendency, when something is hard, to make duʿāʾ and then sit down. As if duʿāʾ alone is the entire toolkit. As if Allāh wants nothing more from us than our words.But Allāh gave us hands. He gave us bodies. He gave us pebbles. He wants to see what skin we have in the game. Not just our tongues — our *physicality.* He wants to see us bend down, pick something up, and throw it.Make duʿāʾ. *And then act.*-----The second thing Ibrāhīm did was even more underrated.**He moved.**He didn't stay at the same spot and keep throwing. He moved to a new location. And then another.This is huge. Because the lesson is: your environment shapes you. You cannot defeat the whisper of Iblīs while standing in the same place that lets him whisper.We have a principle in Islam — *al-jārū qabla al-dār.* The neighbour before the house. Look at your neighbourhood before you look at the property. The Prophet ﷺ said a person is on the religion of their closest friend. The one you spend the most time with — that's who you become.So when we ask Allāh to protect us from a sin, from a bad habit, from a toxic relationship, from a destructive workplace — and then we go right back into the same room, with the same people, in the same scroll, on the same screen — we are standing where Ibrāhīm refused to stand.Move. Move your body. Move your house. Move your friendship circle. Move your phone out of the bedroom. If you keep falling asleep when you open the muṣḥaf, don't read in bed — find a chair, find a desk, have a cup of coffee.Don't try to outlast Iblīs from his own territory. Pick up the pebbles, throw, and walk somewhere else.-----Here's what gives me hope.Ibrāhīm ﷺ moved *three times.* And then Iblīs left. He didn't come back.That's the promise embedded in this story. If you keep throwing and you keep moving, eventually the whisper gives up and goes looking for someone else. The struggle isn't infinite. It just feels infinite when you stand still.And the ending of Ibrāhīm and Ismāʿīl's story is the ending of every story where someone gives Allāh everything: nobody died. Allāh replaced the sacrifice with a great one. The son lived. The father was honoured. The act was immortalised in our worship until the end of time.When you put Allāh first — really first, not in a sentimental way but in a *here are my hands, here are my pebbles, here is the room I'm walking out of* kind of way — you don't lose. Barakah flows through everything you touch.-----So this Dhū al-Ḥijjah, even if you're not at the Jamarāt this year, take the lesson home with you.What is your Iblīs whispering at you right now? What's the pebble you need to pick up? And — this is the harder one — *what is the spot you need to move from?*Throw. Then move. Throw. Then move.He gives up before you do.-----*With duʿāʾ for those making Hajj this year, and for those still building toward it.* This is a public episode. 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Auto-generated transcript: I want to share some thoughts with you. I am going to borrow for Barakah. So, just Allahﷻ, negate the acceptance; accept Allah’s rights. Allahﷻ said, “وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا” (Wa’itassimu bi-habli-lillah jamee’an wa laa tafarraqoo). Allahﷻ said, Hold on to the rope of Allah together and do not divide. The… Continue reading The Haqq (right) of the Qur’an

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When was the last time you paused and reflected on your parents? Not just speaking kindly to them, but realising the blessing of having them in your life while you still can. In the Qur'an, Allah places the command to worship Him immediately alongside the command to show excellence to our parents. This episode reflects on a powerful but often overlooked door to barakah in our lives. Through reminders from the Qur'an and the Sunnah, we reflect on how caring for our parents can transform the heart and bring immense reward with Allah. Perhaps one of the greatest doors to Barakah, forgiveness, and accepted Du'aa is already sitting in our homes. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #ramadan #muslim #islamicreminders

Wealth in Islam - Part 6 How to Bring Barakah in Your Wealth by ML Habib Bobat by Radio Islam

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This week I get to chat it up with Barakah J Smith, author of Vengeance Has No Sound, and we talk about everything from marketing, eating wings, AND there's some D&D nerd talk too.Where would you like to be found on the internet?IG: https://www.instagram.com/smithbarakahFB:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000324503922782:16 When did you know you wanted to become a writer?Lifetime of writingThe unique hero Vengeance Has No Sound11:15 What do you wish you had known when you had started out?MarketingBest advocate13:58 What's your go-to order at your favorite hometown restaurant?Wings!Best states for wings17:35 What are you curious about?AnimalsUnique takes on old tropes18:44 What should I ask you that I didn't know enough to ask?Childhood adventure25:13 If you could create a new holiday what would it commemorate?Celebrating Aurora Borealis26:24  Why Create?

Yess people, welcome back to another episode! This week's episode of 2 part special with one of most popular and favourite guests, Sheikh Bahdon In Part 1 of our conversation with Sheikh Bahdon, we dive deep into the meaning of barakah: what truly brings it into our lives, and what quietly takes it away. We discuss modern day poverty, the emptiness behind material success, and the types of rizq that goes beyond money. Sheikh also shares insights on how to escape a life of ghaflah (heedlessness) and return to living with true presence and purpose.   Enjoyy the pod! Make sure to subscribe, drop a comment, and share !!   Follow Sheikh Bahdon online for more at: Instagram: @bahdon.r   Follow us on our socials at: Instagram: @fairdinkumau TikTok: @fairdinkumau   For our visual lovers out there, check us out on our YouTube channel!   0:00 Intro 2:04 What Does Barakah Actually Mean? 7:16 These Actions Will Remove Barakah In Your Life 15:08 “We Live In Modern Day Poverty” - Lack Of True Richness 21:00 Not Everything In Dunya Is A Distraction 33:55 “The Nafs Has Child-Like Tendencies” 40:47 What Is Considered A Purified Soul? | The 4 Types Of Traits A Person Can Have 44:19 Mastering The Winning Muslim Mindset 54:39 Is Your Peace For This World Or The Hereafter? | Signs Of ‘Ghaflah' 1:02:37 Small, Yet Atomic Habits To Do Today 1:06:44 Why We Should Read Surah Al-Baqara More 1:11:10 “Without Intention, It Won't Hold Any Weight”

From Busy to Barakah: Resetting Your Lifestyle Before Ramadaan:Hafiz Zubair Saith by Radio Islam

Complaining and barakah by Radio Islam

பரக்கத் என்றால் என்ன? பரக்கத் பெற துஆ செய்வோம் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 26-12-2025, Jumma Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

அல்லாஹ்வினால் பரக்கத் செய்யப்பட்டவர்கள் யார்? மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 02-01-2026, Jumma Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

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Can your sins affect your lifespan? If they do, is it your years that get reduced or the barakah that disappears? In Episode 22 of Ad-Daa' wa Ad-Dawaa' (The Disease and the Cure), Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan explains how sins quietly drain a person's life. They block acts of obedience, make worship heavy, and turn repentance into a struggle. One sin opens the door to another, until the heart grows numb and the years pass with little to show. Sins waste what could've been a life full of khayr, while obedience brings ease, clarity, and barakah - even in a short lifespan. Watch this episode. It might show you what's been taking the life out of your worship, and how to bring it back. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #islamicknowledge #islamiclectures #sins #seekingknowledge

It was our honor to welcome His Excellency Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and CEO of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC) and Chairman of the World Nuclear Association (WNA), along with Dr. Sama Bilbao y León, Director General of the WNA. H.E. Al Hammadi has served as CEO since 2008 and has led  ENEC in successfully delivering the UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program, focusing on the implementation of the highest national regulations and international standards of safety, security, quality, transparency and non-proliferation in civil nuclear energy. Prior to joining ENEC, Al Hammadi was General Manager of the UAE Federal Electricity and Water Authority and has over two decades of experience in the power transmission utility sector. Dr. Bilbao y León became Director General of the WNA in 2020 and has had an extensive career in nuclear, with over 20 years of experience in nuclear engineering and energy policy, serving in industry, academia, and international organizations. We were thrilled to host Al Hammadi and Dr. Bilbao y León ahead of this week's 50th Annual World Nuclear Symposium in London (agenda linked here) and to hear their perspectives on the UAE's nuclear success story and the broader global nuclear energy outlook. In our conversation, we explore the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant project and its record-setting progress as a global example for new nuclear programs, trends in rising power needs from hyperscalers and opportunities for nuclear energy to provide reliable baseload electricity for data centers and AI infrastructure, and the growing political, public, and financial acceptance of nuclear energy. We discuss the geopolitical and economic impacts of nuclear development, including national energy security, economic diversification, and industrial competitiveness, the UAE's willingness to share expertise in project management, legal frameworks, and contracting models, and the growing interest in nuclear from Southeast Asian nations, Central Asia, and Africa. Dr. Bilbao y León previews the upcoming World Nuclear Symposium, designed as an action-oriented, working conference with key themes including making nuclear projects bankable and advancing financing frameworks, and featuring attendees from governments, investors, hyperscalers, manufacturers, and legal and financial sectors. We cover lessons learned from the UAE's Barakah Plant, including the benefits of building multiple units, standardizing processes, and investing in talent and supply chains, the need for manufacturing capacity, skilled labor, and legal and financial expertise to enable large-scale nuclear deployment, and the advantages of global nuclear partnerships. Al Hammadi shares insights on the evolution of the UAE's nuclear vision, the role of rigorous planning and standardization in driving efficiency gains, the balancing of government and private capital that enabled Barakah's on-time and on-budget delivery, and strategies for applying the UAE's expertise, frameworks, and contracting models to help other regions meet surging energy demand. We also cover the critical importance of rebuilding talent in energy infrastructure, Europe's shift from decarbonization at any cost to balancing affordability and energy security, nuclear as a national security and grid resilience tool, the need for global collaboration to accelerate nuclear deployment, and the importance of advocacy, education, and encouraging nuclear adoption and awareness. It was a fascinating discussion and we want to sincerely thank Al Hammadi and Dr. Bilbao y León for joining us. Mike Bradley opened the show by noting that two weeks ago, markets were trading sideways in “anticipation” of Chairman Powell's Jackson Hole speech and subsequently rallied to previous highs after Chairman Powell surprised markets with a modestly dovish tone. He observed that last week, markets were trading

Amr sits down with internationally recognized executive coach, speaker, and author, Mohammed Farris. The discussion delves into the integration of spirituality and productivity, centered around Mohamed's latest book, The Barakah Effect: More with Less. The episode uses a hypothetical character, Ali, to explore how worldly success without a deep spiritual intention can feel empty and scattered. Mohamed emphasizes the importance of aligning daily actions with a high intention (niyyah) and relatively high aspirational purpose, grounded in service to God. Additionally, they explore practical aspects of nurturing a business and personal life with Barakah (divine blessing), including structuring schedules around sacred times and making God-centered decisions. This episode is a deep dive into balancing life's demands while prioritizing spirituality and service.

In this episode, we are joined by Brother Mohammed Faris, author of 'The Barakah Effect' and 'The Productive Muslim,' as well as the founder of The Productive Muslim Company. Mohammed Faris coaches individuals of any faith background through a faith-based productivity mindset known as the Barakah Effect. Mohammed explains the concept of Barakah, how it manifests in our lives and how a faith-driven approach to productivity can lead to a more fulfilled and balanced life. From discussions on embracing the Abundance Mindset versus the Scarcity Mindset, to the importance of intention setting and the challenges of overcoming hustle culture, this episode is packed with insightful reflections and practical advice for anyone looking to integrate a more meaningful and spiritually aligned productivity system in their personal and professional lives.Pomoroi: https://pomoroi.com/ansariMention the podcast for a FREE ConsultationMuslim Professionals: https://www.muslimprofessionals.us/Human AppealDONATE at: https://give.humanappealusa.org/ansaripodcastAlif Network: https://Alif.build/network-tapSupport US @ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ansaripodcastListen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyjFollow The Ansari PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcastChapters:00:00 The Barakah of Al Bayk Chicken04:11 What if You Don't Feel the Barakah?10:55 What is Barakah?20:32 Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset34:38 Escape The Golden Handcuffs of Consumerism37:48 Finding Purpose, Passion, and Meaning through Barakah44:46 Creating a High Form Intention49:22 Relationship with Your Schedule55:14 Choosing a Spouse with a Barakah Mindset57:05 Can Non-Muslims Experience Barakah?59:35 Embracing Death and Its Liberating Effects01:06:14 Practical Steps for a Barakah-Filled Day01:13:56 Quickfire Questions and Final Thoughts

Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our rizq and gives Barakah to our wealth. Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipFrancesca Bocca-Aldaqre holds a MSc in Neuro-Cognitive Psychology & a PhD in Systemic Neuroscience (both from Ludwig-Maximilians Universität Munich, Germany) and a Diploma in Islamic Psychology (Cambridge Muslim College). She works as a counsellor in Islamic Psychology worldwide. She authored several books in poetry as well as essays on the relationship between Western thought and IslamHere is her profile if you wish to find out more about her: https://linktr.ee/francescaboccaWestern psychology is limited by its focus on the material aspects of human existence. My guest today is Dr. Franchesca Bocca-Aldaqre, an Islamic psychologist and neuroscientist, who asserts that much of what preoccupies Western psychology—such as the emphasis on the egotistical self, the fixation on Freudian concepts of repressed childhood trauma, and the tendency toward over-medicalization—does not only undermine healing but can also be detrimental to individuals in the long run. Islamic psychology, according to her, is a field that has been overlooked, overshadowed by a modernity that fails to recognize human beings as holistic living souls. Dr. Franchesca offers a thoughtful critique of the maladies of capitalist life and also outlines a path towards a more balanced approach to living.You can find Dr Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre here:X: https://x.com/AzzamTamimiIG: https://www.instagram.com/francescaboccaYou can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our rizq and gives Barakah to our wealth.Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipIs the tide turning? The sentiment in Europe suggests that criticism of Israel is increasing, even from those who have previously been staunch allies. Is this a genuine attempt to correct a past miscalculation, or is it a cynical effort to salvage a failing international system and protect tarnished reputations? At the same time, the protests, lobbying, narrative-building, and activism aimed at changing the political discourse raise the question: isn't this, regardless of intent, a positive step?I posed these questions to Dr. Azzam Tamimi, a veteran campaigner for Palestinian rights who has consistently defended the Palestinian cause. We spoke after a series of horrific, cold-blooded murders, while desperate civilians clamoured for food at the American-backed Gaza aid distribution centres. Are any of these political shifts truly affecting the realities on the ground?You can find Azzam Tamimi here:X: https://x.com/AzzamTamimiIG: https://www.instagram.com/azzam_s_tamimiYou can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our rizq and gives Barakah to our wealth. Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipMeeting someone who has experienced the trauma of Gaza is really humbling. Journalist Abu Bakr Abed did not start out as a war journalist. In relatively calmer days before the genocide, his reporting mainly was on football. But like so many Gazans, the slaughter changed lives and in so many cases ended them. I met Abu Bakr in Ireland, a country that had recently welcomed the young man after he spent 18 gruelling months witnessing the most horrific crimes. Abu Bakr's faith, as you will see, remains strong, but he is broken, not by the bombs, but by the inaction. In this interview, he speaks of the responsibility of the Muslim ummah and how, he believes, we have all failed.You can find Abubaker Abed here:X: https://x.com/abubakerabedwIG: https://www.instagram.com/AbubakerAbedWYou can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.comTimestamps:0:00 – Introduction Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our rizq and gives Barakah to our wealth. Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipThe recent escalation of military hostilities between Pakistan and India resulted in some decisive tactical victories for Pakistan, despite the sheer weight of misinformation coming out of India. The downing of five Indian aircraft with the confident use of Chinese hardware would have sent a signal to India that its war readiness is in question. But did Pakistan do enough to consolidate its battlefield gains? And what of the broader regional dynamic for the country, which has been bogged down by political and economic crisis?To help us understand the broader analysis, we have today Ibrahim Moiz, author of The True Story of the Taliban. He is a writer and researcher on Pakistan and Afghan affairs.You can find Ibrahim Moiz here:X: https://x.com/LongshotIbrahim You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here:http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our rizq and gives Barakah to our wealth.Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipThe UAE has curated a string of anti-revolutionary non-state actors across the Middle East to serve the state's deeply secular interests. Abu Dhabi has waged a war against Islamic civil society and non-state actors under the pretext of fighting “terrorism” and today acts as the primary means by which the small but effective federation of seven emirates prevents the rise of independent states in the Middle East. Behind every foiled attempt to wrestle power from Arab dictators is the UAE, which has used its petrodollars and economic prowess to curtail civil society activism. Its deep alliance with Israel and its Zionist project have given the UAE an unprecedented means to act as a spoiler in the region. Today, we explore the tentacles of this project and its impact upon the hopes of much of ordinary Arab Muslim society. Our guest today is Dr Andreas Krieg, an associate professor at the Defence Studies Department of King's College London and a strategic risk consultant working for clients in the Middle East and beyond. He recently penned a piece which forms the backdrop of our conversation on the assertive statecraft of the UAE. You can find Dr Andreas Krieg here:X: https://x.com/andreas_kriegLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/andreaskrieg/enHis article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/big-story/abu-dhabi-built-axis-secessionists-across-region-howYou can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here:http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our rizq and gives Barakah to our wealth. Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipAs the Israeli war machine is in full motion, the position of the West lays bare the hollowness of its claims to observe international law. With every US-manufactured bomb dropped on Gaza, the vacuousness of its liberal world order is exposed to Muslims and the world. Yet what can we do about this situation? Lately, many governments have queued up to sign the so-called Abraham Accords with the apartheid state, and it has been concluded that the Arabs no longer care for the Palestinian cause. Today, we get a real feel for the ‘Arab street' and what Palestine means to Muslims in the region. Our guest this episode is Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan. He is the CEO and owner of Gulf Innovation Group in Kuwait and was the General Manager of Al-Resalah Satellite TV - ranked among the highest in the Middle East.Find Dr. Tareq Al-Suwaidan here:X: https://x.com/TareqAlSuwaidanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.tareqalsuwaidan/We all know how difficult it has been for food and essential supplies to reach the beleaguered people of Gaza. This, Insha'Allah, is changing. We have partnered with a charity, Baitulmaal, because now, more than ever, there is a need not only in Gaza but also in Turkish controlled Northern Syria and in all the places we routinely talk about in this program where our ummah is subject to abject poverty. We have chosen this charity because Baitulmaal is a non-profit with people on the ground who organize well-thought-out projects and serve the most needy.You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:X: https://x.com/thinking_muslimLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-thinking-muslim/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.com/@thinkingmuslimpodcastFind Muhammad Jalal here:X: https://twitter.com/jalalaynInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comWebsite Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipDonate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here:http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our rizq and gives Barakah to our wealth. Sami Hamdi first came on The Thinking Muslim two years ago on the 28 April 2023. To mark the two years we have brought together some of his choice moments that remind us of our need to fuse faith with thinking and activism.We all know how difficult it has been for food and essential supplies to reach the beleaguered people of Gaza. This, Insha'Allah, is changing. We have partnered with a charity, Baitulmaal, because now, more than ever, there is a need not only in Gaza but also in Turkish controlled Northern Syria and in all the places we routinely talk about in this program where our ummah is subject to abject poverty. We have chosen this charity because Baitulmaal is a non-profit with people on the ground who organize well-thought-out projects and serve the most needy.You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comPurchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslimFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialHost: https://twitter.com/jalalaynHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donate to our charity partner Baitulmaal here:http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our rizq and gives Barakah to our wealth. Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipThe Australian government has announced a general election, including elections to its lower house. Its Labour government has grown tired in office and, particularly important for Muslims, has colluded to enable a genocide in Gaza. In both the UK and America, Muslim and conscientious voices worked together to hold the government to account for what has been the worst crime in decades. Will Australia's Muslim community build upon its newfound resilience and unity and work with allies to punish those responsible for Gaza at the ballot box. Today, we have a very special guest. Senator Fatima Payman is a Senator in the Australian upper house for Western Australia. In June 2024, she was the first in her party since 1988 to cross the floor over a vote on Palestine's statehood. By July, she resigned over the government's policy on genocide—having been suspended by PM Anthony Albanese. Although Fatima is not up for re-election this time, these coming elections may be another extremely important test for Muslims in the West and their commitment to their ummah and justice.We all know how difficult it has been for food and essential supplies to reach the beleaguered people of Gaza. This, Insha'Allah, is changing. We have partnered with a charity, Baitulmaal, because now, more than ever, there is a need not only in Gaza but also in Turkish controlled Northern Syria and in all the places we routinely talk about in this program where our ummah is subject to abject poverty. We have chosen this charity because Baitulmaal is a non-profit with people on the ground who organize well-thought-out projects and serve the most needy.You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comPurchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslimFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialHost: https://twitter.com/jalalaynHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Member: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipThe genocide in Gaza has opened up a new world of intellectual exploration for so many of us who have been for too long ignorant of the details. Many of us have had to deconstruct our worldviews and start again, looking at the world through a more critical lens. The impunity with which Israel pursues its ends is genuinely bewildering. How is it that most Western politicians remain uncritical allies of a regime that is eradicating a people from its land through multiple means, including the systematic use of violence? I met with the eminent Jewish historian Avi Shlaim at the Oxford Middle East Centre. Professor Shlaim has recently authored an uncompromising book on the intent of the Israeli state and her Western backers. Titled Genocide in Gaza, Israel's long war on the Palestinians - it is probably one of the most lucid historical books I have read on the topic in a while. Today, we want to dip into that history to truly understand the genocidal intent that is sewn into the intellectual fabric of Zionism. In particular, I want to understand the key roles of Britain and America in feeding this settler colonial project and their shared goals. We all know how difficult it has been for food and essential supplies to reach the beleaguered people of Gaza. This, Insha'Allah, is changing. We have partnered with a charity, Baitulmaal, because now, more than ever, there is a need not only in Gaza but also in Turkish controlled Northern Syria and in all the places we routinely talk about in this program where our ummah is subject to abject poverty. We have chosen this charity because Baitulmaal is a non-profit with people on the ground who organize well-thought-out projects and serve the most needy.To donate to Baitulmaal's Critical Aid campaign, please visit: http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our risk and gives Barakah to our wealth. You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comPurchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslimFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialHost: https://twitter.com/jalalaynHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Ramadan, support an alternative Muslim media platform rooted in faith, thought, and enlightened activism. Your donation is an investment in Sadaqah Jariyah, bringing you rewards that will last long after this life. Become a monthly member today and be part of The Thinking Muslim's sacred mission.Become a member here:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipOr give your one-off donation:https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/donateBait ul Maqdis – the sacred precinct in Palestine - is a blessed place in Islam – but today, we have downplayed maybe its centrality to what it means to a believer. From my last conversation with Dr Khalid El-Awaisi – where he controversially said that al Aqsa and these blessed lands have to be more clearly central to our faith and worldview – we want to explore how we practically manifest this nearness to bait al maqdis or Palestine.Dr Khalid El-Awaisi is from Hebron, Al Khalil, in Palestine. He is a lecturer in the pioneering field of Islamic Jerusalem Studies. He is an Associate Professor of Islamic History at the Social Sciences University of Ankara.You can find You can find Dr Khalid El- Awaisi here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/khalid_elawaisi/X: https://x.com/ElAwaisiAlso, for the past 16 months, we all know how difficult it has been for food and essential supplies to reach the beleaguered people of Gaza. This, Insha'Allah, is changing. We have partnered with a charity, Baitulmaal, because now, more than ever, there is a need not only in Gaza but also in Turkish controlled Northern Syria and in all the places we routinely talk about in this program where our ummah is subject to abject poverty. We have chosen this charity because Baitulmaal is a non-profit with people on the ground who organize well-thought-out projects and serve the most needy.To donate to their Critical Aid campaign, please visit the link on our screen now and in the description.To donate to Baitulmaal's Critical Aid campaign, please visit:http://btml.us/thinkingmuslim - Please do remember that charity never reduces our risk and gives Barakah to our wealth.Let me remind all viewers that to help us continue to engage critical thought at this time, Please consider becoming a Member: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipYou can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/DonateListen to the audio version of the podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636aApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.comPurchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merchFind us on:Squarespace Membership: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipTwitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslimFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslimBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.socialHost: https://twitter.com/jalalaynHost IG: https://www.instagram.com/jalalayns/Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

➡️ Join our 30-day Ramadan Program here: https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/thrive-muslimah-membership-packages/➡️ Help our Revert Sisters: ⁠⁠https://www.mindful-muslimah.com/revert_donation/⁠--------------Feeling alone this Ramadan? You're not the only one—but solitude doesn't have to mean isolation. In this episode of the Mindful Muslimah Podcast, we're uncovering the hidden blessings of spending Ramadan solo and how to turn loneliness into a powerful spiritual connection.