OnePath Podcast

One of the greatest philosophical and psychological battles taking place right now - is maintaining strength and optimism amidst the immense grief and suffering facing our Ummah. In this podcast, we discuss the concept of victory and defeat with Shaykh Ahmad El Azhary. 

A researcher in Islamic Intellectual history and a teacher of Islamic traditional sciences. He is the founder of Miftaah academy, specialising in teaching Islamic psychology, philosophy and education. He plays a tremendous role in addressing contemporary philosophical challenges, and Islamic thought and modernity

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After topping Spotify charts, the Digital Sisterhood, with host Cadar Mohamud, have enlightened the world of podcasting, storytelling and sisterhood. Join us with Cadar as we explore what goes on beyond the scenes!

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Journey to the afterlife and explore the day of judgment, a day which is almost mentioned in the Quran 500 times. This is a day which every Muslim should be conscious of and understand. Joining us today to journey into the Afterlife is none other than Sheikh Yahya Al-raabi, all the way from West London. 

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Who are the Children of Israel? And what relation do they have to what is taking place in Palestine as we speak? And when will Palestine truly be free? Joining us on this Podcast is Ustadh Wahaj Tarin from Perth, Australia. 

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We sat down with Sister Yasmin Mogahed to discuss the journey towards finding true healing in your life. 

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What does it mean to gain healing from the Quran? How can one truly derive a state of peace and contentment from the Quran this Ramadan?

We sit down with Shaykh Abu Bakr Zoud, originally from Sydney, Australia, to breakdown the concept of Quranic healing and attaining true love for the Quran.

We discuss  how does one attain peace and healing from the Quran, and the Sheikh provides advice for those struggling to worship in Ramadan.

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His story was told across the world. His name was the number one trending google search in the arab world. From life in the monastery, to life in the mosque, former Priest Hilarion Heagy, now Said Abdul Latif, joins us to walk us through  his faith  journey. 

Through his life experiences and lessons, we explore the vast landscape of faith, the complexities of religious identity and the power of transformation. A journey that defies (conventional) boundaries and stereotypes, we get to know first hand how all of it unfolded. 

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OnePath Network sits down with Shaykh Suleiman Hani to see how we can truly prove that the Quran is from God. 

We ask him about the evidences that the Quran is divine and if the Quran still applicable to a modern world?

Shaykh Suleiman Hani is an Islamic scholar, author and Director of Academic Affairs at AlMaghrib Institute.

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Exclusive podcast with Tristar head Coach, Firas Zahabi. A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black belt and the trainer of arguably the best Mixed Martial Arts fighter Georges St. Pierre.

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OnePath Network Sisters sit with Dr. Anse Tamara Gray to discuss the challenges and virtues of Islamic Scholarship for Muslim Women. Throughout our conversation, Dr. Tamara shares her rich experiences and insights on a variety of captivating topics.

She delves into the heartwarming story behind Rabata and explores the versatility of the Arabic language. We also discuss her personal journey from America to Syria, and the unique perspectives she gained as a Muslim woman in the USA during the 80s. Dr. Tamara opens up about the struggles she faced as a convert and recounts her first experience with a Shaykha, shedding light on the role of women in education and how to live your faith as a Muslim.

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OnePath Network sits down with Shaykha Umm Jamaal Ud-Din to discuss what is it within the Palestinian people that is making people convert to Islam. 

We discuss the power of the Islamic faith embedded within the Palestinian people and what is it that is inspiring others.

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In our latest podcast we are joined by Shaykh Ammar Alshukry to discuss Palestine’s role in reviving our hearts.

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In this exclusive podcast we sit down with Shaykh Wesam Charkawi and Shaykh Ahmed Abdo to discuss the fight for Gaza and the plight of the Palestinian people.

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In a world of motivational speakers, celebrity life coaches and online influencers - how does a Muslim develop a strong mindset?

We sit down with Shaykh Abdullah Oduro from Dallas, Texas to discuss ways in which Muslims can foster their own unique mindset in light of their faith. 

Shaykh Oduro is a research fellow at Yaqeen Institute and also the head of convert resources.

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The degree, the job, the marriage and the kids; can we have it all? In our latest podcast, we sit down with Dr Shaykha Haifaa Younis, a world-renowned international speaker, certified gynaecologist and the founder of Jannah Institute to unpack the question – can women have it all?

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In a world of noise and distraction, how does one centralise their ability to become a better listener? How does one use their listening skills to better their relationships with themselves, those around them and above all - Allah?

We sit down with Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith from Qalam Institute in Dallas Texas to discuss his most recent publication, "When hearing becomes listening. The Art of Prophetic Listening".

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In this OnePath Podcast, we explore the challenges of the current Western Islamic curriculum with Professor Mohamad Abdalla from the Centre of Islamic Learning and Education at the University of South Australia. Discover insights into fostering a holistic approach to nurturing Islam in young minds and establishing a more enriched educational journey. 

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Artificial Intelligence is taking over and Muslims are definitely not immune to its impact. Everything from language learning, to image generation and even voice models are going viral in what seems to be the “A.I revolution”.

OnePath Network sat down with Chief Scientist Dr Waleed Kadous to ask him all the difficult and tough questions about Artificial intelligence. Dr Kadous has played a leading role in the incorporation of Ai in major global corporations such as Google and Uber.

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In our latest podcast with Shaykh Hassan Ali from North London, we sit down to discuss the methods of gaining the divine protection of Allah.

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On our latest Podcast, we sat down with former far - right politician, Joram Van Klaveren. Joram walks us through the stages that would lead him to abandon his political views and eventually, the beliefs he held as a Christian. We hear first hand, the events that would culminate into him accepting Islam. 

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Dr Rania Awaad, a trained Expert Psychiatrist sits down with OnePath Network to discuss taboo and tough questions relevant to Muslim Mental Health. 

Dr Rania is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well Stanford University's Affiliate Chaplain. 

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Shaykh Navaid Aziz joins us on our latest podcast to discuss how one attains balance in the worldly life, whether through money, marriage, career and upholding true spirituality.

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An insightful podcast with Shaykh Muhammad Al-Ninowy on the dense topic of mercy in Islam.

Shaykh Ninowy is an American scholar and author based in Atlanta, Georgia, having written multiple books, most notably ‘the Book of Love’ and his commentary on ‘The 40 Hadith of Mercy and those who show Mercy’. He is also the founding Director of Madina institute, along with the Centre for Non-violence and Peace studies and the charity, Planet Mercy. 

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OnePath Network sits down with Ustadh Yahya Al-Raaby to discuss the Quran, a book that balances between love, hope and fear.

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Repentance - Turning back to Allah.  "Every son of Adam sins, and the best of the sinners are the repentant"

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Muslims have taken social media by storm in the last few years - but how do we navigate the new terrain we find ourselves in? Mufti Menk discusses all things social media, from influencers, haters, new converts and even his own unique style of Dawah online.

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We sat down with Shaykh Wesam Charkawi from Abu Hanifa institute to discuss all things related to Muslim parenting in the modern day.

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On this episode of the OnePath Podcast, Imam Dawud Walid joins us to discuss what it really means to be a man. 

Young men today find themselves stuck in between raging arguments as to what it really means to be a man. Coupled with the growing epidemics of being fatherless and having broken homes, young men have never been more in need of understanding their masculinity. 

But what does Islam offer to this conversation and how does one actualise sacred islamic manhood? Imam Dawud Walid helps answer these questions

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 In our latest podcast, we sit down with Dr Samir Mahmoud to discuss the impact of post modernism on the worldview of Muslims. We discuss the implications of individualism, the rise of woke culture and engagement vs seclusion in the modern world.

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On our latest Podcast we are joined with Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed from Miftaah Institute, Michigan USA. We discuss his upbringing, his pursuit of scholarship, his work in building an education institute and the loss of his late brother Shaykh Abdul Raheem Waheed.

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Kidnapped, hooded and stripped, serving years in prison without charge or trial.

The trials of Moazzam Begg are daunting and horrific to say the least, serving time in the infamous Bagram Prison and Guantanamo Bay. 

Although Begg has been declared an innocent man, the memories and his pursuit for justice remain. 

Join us as he walks us through his harrowing journey.

A word of caution, the themes discussed can be confronting and traumatic for some.

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On the latest episode of the OnePath podcast, we are joined with Dr Mustafa Khattab, translator of the Clear Quran, and author of the Clear Quranic Dictionary and also the Quran for Kids.

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What does it mean to be intelligent? Immediately we may think of figures like Albert Einstein and those who possess a genius-level IQ. People who have committed much to memory and have brains like computers.

Yet today, this traditional understanding of intelligence has taken a major shift - whereby those who have excelled in their IQ are being overshadowed by those who have mastered the EQ. Emotional Intelligence.

Today we are joined with Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, a teacher at Qalam Seminary in Texas, and author of the book “With the heart in mind - the moral and emotional intelligence of the Prophet ﷺ”.

Join us, as we unravel the profound concept of emotional intelligence to not only better our lives and relationships, but to better our identity as Muslims and embodiments of the Prophetic Sunnah.

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The infamous “Central Park Five” was a case that made headlines around the world. On the eve of the 19th of April,1989, a young white woman jogging through Central Park, New York, was brutally attacked, raped and left unconscious. Following a vicious media storm, five black and brown teens were swiftly charged with her rape after being coerced into falsely confessing - Raymond Santana, 14; Kevin Richardson, 14; Antron McCray, 15; Yusef Salaam, 15; and Korey Wise, 16.

Thirteen years later in 2002, they were exonerated after a prison inmate confessed to the crime. Today, they are known as the “Exonerated Five”. Their inspirational story is told in the Emmy Award-winning Netflix series, “When They See Us”.

In this special podcast, we are joined by one of the exonerated five, Dr Yusef Salaam. Dr Salaam is an author, motivational speaker and a current Boardman of the Innocence Project.

In this conversation he speaks about his life behind prison, his relationship with his faith and how he has been able to grow from his experience.

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We sit down with Ibn Ali Miller from the viral street fight video. 
After stumbling across a street fight, Ibn Ali Miller took it upon himself to teach some young teens a lesson about respect. The moment was caught on camera and became one of the biggest viral moments of the year. He was commended by the likes of Steve Harvey, Lebron James and even Snoop Dogg.

We speak to Ibn Ali about his upbringing, his viral moment and what it really means to embody Islam in the Hood.

We hope you enjoy the listen.

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Shaykh JJ Muhammad Shakur has a phenomenal story. Born and raised in the city of Toronto, Canada, he grew up hustling in the streets trying to make quick money. After a near-death experience in the streets, he had a striking encounter with an elder that saw him embrace Islam in 1998. He went on to study the sciences of Islam across the Muslim world and has since been studying and teaching Islam for the past 18 years.

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When Abdulah Hamimi was in his late teenage years, living life comfortably, his life would change forever when he was involved in a tragic car accident. Due to the nature of the accident, Abdulah lost the ability to walk and now lives his life very differently from what he is used to. 

Abdulah sits down with OnePath Network and talks about his experiences during, before and after the accident and the lessons he derived from it. He gives us insight into his life, showing just what it means to deal with some of life’s real problems and how Islam has taught him to handle these life-altering challenges. 

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 In our latest podcast, we sit down with YouTube's favourite South Korean Muslim - Daud Kim. We speak about events in his life including his recent marriage, his mother's health and his overall journey to Islam. We also asked some of the questions our viewers sent in over social media. Enjoy the episode!

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A viral meme from just over 10 years ago prompted viewers to “Hide your Kids” in response to an intruder on the run. Ten years later, most of us are still wondering what is the best way to protect our children and families from the encroaching vices that surround us.

On our latest podcast, we sat down with Sheikh Mohammad Elshinawy to seek advice on how best to navigate the tribulations ahead regarding family and parenting. We hope you enjoy the listen.

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In our latest podcast, we are joined by Mukhlis Mah, an Australian Chinese Muslim who has been studying the Arabic language for over 6 years.

In this discussion, we go over a range of topics including the history of Islam in China, his journey in studying the Arabic language, the social media obsession with Asian Muslims, the contribution of non-Arabs to Arabic, the wisdom of the Quran being in Arabic, and Mukhlis’s esteemed academic background in Geochemistry.

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The relationship between mental health and faith is a topic that has long been riddled with confusion, debate, and much misconception.

In this podcast, we sit down with Ziyad Serhan, an accredited mental health educator who co-founded the organization "Educaid" to help shed light on mental health within the community.

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40 Days, Memorising the Quran and Dying in Madinah

We sit down with Brother Talal Kanj to discuss what life is like in the path of Allah. We go over all things from his involvement in Dawah to his journey towards memorizing the Quran, to the day he buried his brother in Madinah.

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What can you learn from a former Australian Christian who has now been Muslim for over 10 years? A whole lot.

Check out our latest Podcast with Tom Finch as he breaks down his story, his struggles and his learnings throughout his journey into Islam.

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 In our latest Podcast, we sit down with Mohamed Hoblos and Br. Makean to speak about a topic that is often left unspoken about in today's Dawah, belief in the unseen.

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In our latest podcast, we sit down with Sheikh Mohammed Kammoun to hear about his journey from becoming a well-known Sydney Imam to also establishing himself as an accomplished solicitor. Sheikh Kammoun, escaped the civil war in Lebanon at the age of 19 to establish his life in Sydney, Australia. Not knowing a word of English, he set out to make a living, eagerly working, and studying to provide for himself. After completing his Islamic Studies, he went on to establish the prominent Sydney based Islamic Centre, Markaz Imam Ahmad. Yet after fulfilling his dream of having a fully running Dawah Centre, he decided it would be best to expand his knowledge and he thus decided to obtain a legal degree. We speak with Sheikh Kammoun to hear about his journey, his struggles around the way, and what motivates him to continue growing in life. His story is a story of passion for learning, overcoming tribulation and an incredible drive to prosper in life despite the circumstances. Now while this can be a reason for confusion amongst many young people planning out their career pursuits, for local Sydney Imam, Sheikh Mohammed Kammoun, this isn’t a problem. Sheikh Mohammed Kammoun, founder of the Sydney based Islamic Centre Markaz Imam Ahmad, went on at the age of 42 to study law and establish himself as a successful lawyer.

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As the world enters a new phase of panic and mass lockdown, we sit down with Sheikh Omar El Banna to discuss the implications this has on the Muslim Community. We speak about the significance of Masjid closures and also what message Allah could be telling the world through all of this. 

Although this is a time of sadness and grief, by the end of the Podcast, we try our best to find positivity amidst the chaos. Enjoy the conversation.

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In our latest podcast, we sit down with the internet’s favourite Islamic Scholar, Mufti Ismail Menk.

Mufti Menk originally from Zimbabwe has millions of followers online and frequently travels the world delivering sermons to enlighten and inspire the hearts of all those who listen.

In this podcast, we discuss with him lessons from the Christchurch terror attack, how Muslims should respond to the Coronavirus, his dealings with fame, his prospects of unity in the Muslim Ummah, engaging with social media and much more. 

We hope you enjoy the episode and find in it much benefit.

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What does it mean to be a man? Does it mean being someone who is physically strong with a large physique? Does it mean having tremendous amounts of wealth? What role does a man play in his family with his wife and with his children? Is it masculine to express your emotions?

These are all important questions we discuss in our latest podcast with Mohamed Hoblos and Sheikh Haroon Kanj.

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In this Podcast we sit down with "the love doctor", Sheikh Bilal Dannoun, to discuss all things marriage. Sheikh Bilal is a marriage celebrant,  marriage counselor and a divorce facilitator who has worked in the field for over 15 years.

We talk about how to get married, what to look for in a spouse, the difference between men and women, having a halal wedding and of course how to avoid falling into divorce.

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When it comes to Muslim Poetry and Nasheed, Brother Siedd and Essam are no strangers. Siedd, being a gifted singer and Essam being a talented rapper, the two have made names for themselves as some of the most creative Muslim artists online. 

With catchy vocal backgrounds and crafty lyrics, Muslim youth around the world have found not only something to listen to and resonate with but also an escape from the promiscuity and vulgarness of mainstream music. Kamal  Saleh sits down with the pair to find out more about life as a Muslim artist. Whether it’s dealing with fame, fitnah or maintaining spirituality amidst the hype of social media - we invite you to enjoy the conversation.

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