The Deeper Roots Podcast

What are the benefits of the month of fasting and how do we take advantage of its many attributes? Prepare to make this Ramadan the success you wish your last one was. 

This Friday sermon was delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. Learn more about the IIT at Islam.ca

Shaykh Abdullah takes on the recent attempts to appropriate the life and message of El-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ(Malcolm X)  with a fact-based look at his story from early childhood to his return to America as a true Muslim. He also shares his thoughts on how Malcolm's legacy remains so relevant for Muslims all over the world but especially those living in the West.  

From BHM colourway sneakers to police cruisers with Kente cloth patterns on them, what is the point of calling the shortest and coldest (in the north) month of the year Black History Month? 

Shaykh Abdullah shares his alternative view of Black history in the west and how it intertwines with Islam. This discussion isn't about reliving the trauma of our ancestors, it's about how people of all cultures can learn from the wisdom and strength of the Black people off whose backs we can enjoy the life we live today in most western nations.  

Lecture delivered at the Bamboo Masjid in Trinidad and Tobago.

On today's podcast, we do something different and feature part of an episode of the After Hours Podcast with Dr. Omar Suleiman & Shaykh Ammar Alshukry. It is a beautiful conversation on so many levels and touches on the past and the future of dawah around the world.

Listen to and subscribe to the brilliant Afer Hours podcast here:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4GlDj0092CZo8Lug2ab5OF
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-hours/id1656310993
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPeEHwgeDcg&ab_channel=OmarSuleimanOfficial

We bring in the new Gregorian year with some chat about recent podcast episodes with Dr. Omar Suleimen, Sh. Ammar AlShukry, and Sister Naima B. Robert. 

There is conversation about the meaning of the new year from an Islamic perspective before Sh. Abdullah breaks down the untold history of the Islamic conquest of the Iberian peninsula. 

People of all ages are struggling to find the tools to navigate the distractions and traps of this world. Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick shares 10 clear ways to help the average Muslim and the Muslim leader alike. 

This Friday sermon was delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. Learn more about the IIT at Islam.ca

After an epic journey to Sokoto, Nigeria, Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick returns to Toronto to once again spread the word about the remarkable life of one of Africa's greatest scholars. 

This Friday sermon was delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. Learn more about the IIT at Islam.ca

A scholar, a leader, and a warrior – Usman Dan Fodio is one of the most influential luminaries of his generation anywhere in the world and yet many people don't know even know his name. 

In a world where Kanye and Kyrie are searching in the wrong places for answers about who they are and where they come from – here is a story of African greatness to illuminate the mind and connect with real historical facts. 

Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick talks about the importance of food as sustenance but also as a tool for political boycotts. He also tells the story of the great sahabi and the first person to make umrah Thumamah ibn Uthal. 

This Friday sermon was delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. Learn more about the IIT at Islam.ca

As the British Queen is buried and the world's media focus on those in mourning, how should Muslims and the people affected by the monarchy respond? Should we respond at all? Or is this merely a titular moment in history we can all tell our grandchildren that we witnessed? 

Shaykh Abdullah shares a historic and Islamic view of Elizabeth, her rule, and way the forward as Charles III ascends to the UK throne. 

For those of us who live in relative ease, it can be easy to become numb to the crises that our brothers and sisters around the world are facing. Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick shares how the Qur'an and prophetic example give us a guide to dealing with the calamities that do not touch us directly.

This Friday sermon was delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. Learn more about the IIT at Islam.ca

How did the Prophet Mohammadﷺ react to the best and worst of times and how can we implement this Prophetic disposition into our lives today.

This Friday sermon was delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. Learn more about the IIT at Islam.ca

As Muslims around the world commemorate the highly important day of the tenth of Āshūrā, join Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick on a journey into the history of the day and find out why it is of such significance. The Shaykh also looks at the meaning of the day from a Jewish perspective and touches on the tragic events that have led to much controversy about the true meaning of Āshūrā. 

As Indian Muslims continue to face persecution and discrimination
Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick breaks down the response of Canadian Muslims. 

This Friday sermon was delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. Learn more about the IIT at Islam.ca

Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick talks about the idea of vacationing for sake of Allah and breaks down his upcoming journey to Türkiye. 

Learn more about traveling with Shaykh Abdullah here: halalgetaways.com

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With the ongoing violence and oppression happening around the world from Ethiopia to Ukraine; Yemen to Afghanistan, it is easy to be disheartened as Muslim even if you are living in a peaceful place. What do the Quran and Sunnah have to say about how we can respond as individuals and as a community. 

This Friday sermon was delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. Learn more about the IIT at Islam.ca

As we move into the final part of the month of Ramadan -- how do we as Muslims take advantage of this blessed period before it is over?

This Friday sermon was delivered at the Islamic Institute of Toronto. Learn more about the IIT at Islam.ca

A daily reminder from the 'Juz of the Day' and stories from the life of the Prophet(PBUH) from an Islamic history perspective.

A daily reminder from the 'Juz of the Day' and stories from the life of the Prophet(PBUH) from an Islamic history perspective.

A daily reminder from the 'Juz of the Day' and stories from the life of the Prophet(PBUH) from an Islamic history perspective.

A daily reminder from the 'Juz of the Day' and stories from the life of the Prophet(PBUH) from an Islamic history perspective.

A daily reminder from the 'Juz of the Day' and stories from the life of the Prophet(PBUH) from an Islamic historical perspective.

A daily reminder from the 'Juz of the Day' and stories from the life of the Prophet(PBUH) from an Islamic historical perspective.