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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Navaid Aziz where they discuss prophetic emotional intelligence and how we can learn it.

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

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf where they discuss what it means to be a father and how to raise righteous children.

00:00 - Intro

01:27 - Which name of Allah resonates with you right now?

03:04 - Why I don't use a smartphone

06:08 - Giving children good names

15:07 - Becoming a dad as a teenager!

21:55 - Practical parenting tips

27:42 - What are you kids watching on YouTube?

32:00 - Why aren't people getting married young?

35:43 - Individualism

38:42 - Learning to sacrifice

43:08 - Your hopes for your children?

46:32 - Challenges for Muslims at University

55:40 - Setting up Roots Academy

58:00 - Final pieces of advice

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad where they discuss the positives that can be taken from what's happening in Palestine. Shaykh Haitham also shares a roadmap Muslims could follow to achieve success both locally and internationally as an ummah.

00:00 - Intro

03:49 - Imani lessons we can learn from Palestine

05:58 - Allah wants this Ummah to lead

08:35 - The hypocrisy of the West has been exposed

09:31 - Don't expect that you won't be tested

11:23 - This is a clash of civilisations

15:54 - People are waking up

16:52 - Only Islam can stand up to imperialists

20:05 - "I am very optimistic (about the Ummah)"

24:19 - The West's intellectual decline

25:40 - Entire families are getting killed in Palestine

28:23 - The West & Israel's biggest mistake

30:46 - How can we avoid losing momentum for Palestine?

33:24 - Islam stops injustice around the world

36:29 - This time, it's different

37:47 - Does protesting help?

39:11 - "The ummah is in need of the entire ummah" - working together with different groups

41:56 - Everyone has a role to play

45:34 - Non-Muslims are standing up for Palestine

46:11 - Creating a strategy to appeal to the masses

47:26 - Avoiding tunnel visions

48:55 - Filling the spiritual and moral vacuum as Muslims

56:50 - The role of Imams & do protests help?

1:06:57 - A roadmap: how the ummah can be transformed

1:18:33 - Du'a

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr Asim Qureshi where they analyse some of the media narratives about Palestine and how Muslims should approach this topic.

00:00 - Intro

02:19 - How are you feeling about what?s happening in Palestine?

04:10 - Being available for the Palestinians - what can you do for them?

09:05 - Is it correct to call it a ?conflict??

10:42 - Should it be described as ?complicated??

12:03 - Can you be Anti-Semitic if you stand with Palestine?

14:01 - Supporting Palestinian resistance

16:15 - Should you condemn?

42:07 - Was Nelson Mandela a ?terrorist??

57:00 - How does Israel keep getting away with breaking international law?

1:03:37 - What can we do support Palestine?

1:09:09 - How many books to you read?

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shakil Malji who speaks about how losing a child brought him closer to Allah.

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

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy where they discuss the question, 'why do bad things happen?' and share tips on how to endure trials & challenges in life.

00:00 - Intro

01:35 - Translating a book: THe Benefits of Trial & Tribulations

03:00 - You're not alone in being tested

04:30 - Tasting success through tests

06:51 - Reflecting on Allah's names - Ad Dhar & An-Nafi'

08:49 - Ma'rifah: Attaining deep conviction

13:59 - The meaning of Fitnah

15:27 - The difference between a test and a punishment

15:49 - We won't always know the wisdoms behind our tests.

20:51 - Learning to trust Allah

22:42 - Struggles make people strong

23:23 - Lessons from Yusuf (as)

27:09 - Sometimes you'll see wisdoms behind tests

34:10 - Finding sweetness in tests

38:20 - The highest level of sabr 

44:27 - The faith of those who are at the end of their lives

47:03 - When a test makes you become a source of comfort for someone else

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

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

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

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by certified Lactation Counselor Aysha Abrar where they discuss matters related to breastfeeding and motherhood.

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In this episode of the IlmFeed Podcast, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mohammad Arshad where they talk about creating an impact in society.

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Ustadha Fatima is joined by Umer Suleman from Wahed Invest where they speak about Islamic Finance.

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr. Waleed Hakeem who shares his experiences of travelling to more than 100 countries!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig to discuss leadership lessons from Rasulullah ?, how many of today's societies are like the times of the Prophet ? and the qualities of a true leader leader - the example of Prophet Nuh, servant leadership, and having conviction in our projects.

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

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Moazzam Begg who speaks about his incarcaration at Guantanamo and how he spent Ramadan as a prisoner.

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

Ustadh Shabbir and Toyris Miah discuss how we can make the stories in the Qur'an relatable to our lives.

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

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

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

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

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Asim share reflections and tips on how to take vualuable lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

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In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy have a discussion on the etiquettes of using social media, understanding the reality of social media and some of the pros and cons associated with it.

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

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

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir poses questions about the COVID-19 vaccines to Dr Wajid Akhtar and Dr Imran Qureshi (Consultant in Infection). 

Topics:

0:00 - Introduction 02:15 - Guests' Qualifications & Credentials 07:49 - The different COVID-19 vaccines and how they differ 09:55 - How were the vaccines developed and approved so quickly? 12:53 - How were the vaccines tested? 16:06 - What ingredients do these vaccines contain? 18:15 - How an mRNA vaccine works. 21:41 - Are there any haram ingredients in the vaccines? 23:51 - Are there any risks and side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine? 27:51 - Will the vaccines protect against new strains of the virus? 32:21 - There's a high recovery rate so why is there a need for a vaccine? 35:29 - The long-term effects of COVID-19 36:41 - Is the vaccine a must? 39:49 - Have the guests taken the vaccine themselves? 41:21 - Being suspicious of healthcare professionals.  44:14 - Are the governments using the vaccine to track/control people through nano-chips? 47:00 - Does the vaccine change DNA? 47:22 - Will the vaccine become mandatory? 48:47 - Are doctors benefitting financially by recommending the vaccine? 51:11 - Dr. Imran's final thoughts 52:28 - Dr. Wajid's final thoughts 54:45 - Conclusion

Ustadh Shabbir and Shaykh Ibraheem Menk look back at 2020 and share tips on how to adopt patience and resilience in the face of difficulties.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ustadh Shabbir and Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera speak about various aspects relating to marriage from the need for self-reflection, managing one's expectations of marriage and what to look for in a spouse.

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

Shabbir Hassan and Omar Shahid dive deep into the world of online influencers and discuss influencer marketing, how social media can be used for good and why being an influencer may not always be good for one's spiritual and mental well-being.

00:00 Introduction 04:30 What is an 'influencer'? 06:59 Being a positive influencer 10:50 Influencer marketing 13:00 Vanity metrics - more followers doesn't mean someone is more qualified 16:13 Are Muslim influencers representatives of Islam? 20:23 "Don't become an influencer" - the perils of fame 28:20 Everyone has some level of influence 29:57 The need for personal accountability 32:14 What is your intention in seeking to become an 'influencer'? 34:40 The need for mentors 37:14 Leaving journalism 40:05 Concluding remarks

Despite difficulties and challenges, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith explains why as Muslims we should remain optimistic. He also explains how Malcolm X led him to Islam and why the Muslim community needs to understand the difference between racism, prejudice & bias and how to overcome them.

0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - Lockdown - A Blessing in Disguise? 5:00 - Having an Optimistic Outlook 12:12 - George Floyd's Killing 15:52 - Challenging Police Brutality & Getting Arrested 23:08 - Systemic Oppression in America 27:19 - Embracing Islam and Malcolm X's Influence 34:27 - Understanding and Overcoming Racism, Prejudice & Bias 55:25 - Protesting and Standing Up for Justice 1:00:35 - Concluding Pieces of Advice

In our first IlmFeed Podcast under lockdown, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Hussain Anwar where they speak about the prospect of spending the whole of Ramadan at home without being able to go to the masjid.

This week's Friday reminder was by Ustadh Abid Khan and he spoke about prophetic gratitude in times of hardship.

This week's Friday reminder was by Shaykh Hasib Noor and he spoke about prophetic optimism.

Assalamualaykum dear IlmFeed Podcast listeners. 

We have had to suspend recordings of new podcast episodes due to the Coronavirus pandemic and we are currently looking at ways to conduct podcast recordings online.

We are also broadcasting live Friday reminders on Facebook as an alternative to the Jumu'ah khutbas which have been suspended in many countries. InshaAllah we will be uploading the audio onto our podcast channels every Friday.

Assalamualaykum dear IlmFeed Podcast listeners.  We have had to suspend recordings of new podcast episodes due to the Coronavirus pandemic and we are currently looking at ways to conduct podcast recordings online. We are also broadcasting live Friday reminders on Facebook as an alternative to the Jumu'ah khutbas which have been suspended in many countries. InshaAllah we will be uploading the audio onto our podcast channels every Friday.