Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Safe Adam who explains why he quit being a singer-songwriter in the mainstream music industry and how Allah helped him become a successful nasheed artist.

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Ishaaq Jasat, where they identify some of the reasons why marriages are failing and discuss ways people can make their marriages stronger.

00:00 - Intro

02:38 - Receiving 13 divorce cases in one month

06:22 - Is marriage difficult?

10:21 - Why marriages are breaking down - some examples

17:49 - Be clear about expectations BEFORE marriage

20:21 - Marriage requires constant learning

25:01 - Why some marriages don't last for more than 2 years

34:42 - Why you should never compare your spouse to someone else!

38:35 - Arguments sometimes happen

42:21 - Marriage is a lifelong responsibility

43:59 - Belittling your spouse is really bad

44:40 - Men want respect, and women want love

48:18 - You are a team after getting married

56:54 - My Qur'an Journal

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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 ﷺ

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.

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Rahim Jung who discusses powerful lessons from his life and shares the greatest miracle of his life.

00:00 - Intro

02:58 - Growing up without a Muslim identity

09:18 - What sparked me to come back to Islam

11:45 - Getting the Dunya and feeling an emptiness

14:49 - Happiness vs Contentment

18:33 - Accepting our Qadr

20:19 - Don’t chase fame!

21:44 - Beware of the hidden shirk

23:23 - The powerful example of Umar (ra)

25:18 - How to remain sincere whilst being in the public eye

33:31 - How did you become a TV presenter?

38:00 - Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone

42:41 - Miraculous Sadaqah stories

48:17 - Charity is a means getting all types of du’as accepted

51:04 - How my mother miraculously embraced Islam

1:04:57 - Never give up making du’a

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 ﷺ, how many of today's societies are like the times of the Prophet ﷺ 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 is joined by Ustadh Asim Khan where they share practical tips on how to develop khushu (focus & devotion) in salah.

00:00 - Intro

02:24 - What's the strangest place you've played Salah in?

07:01 - Leading Salah at Masjid Al Aqsa

08:04 - One tip which has transformed Ustadh Asim's Salah

09:24 - The power of Wudhu

12:29 - Should we focus on Fiqh or Khushu more?

13:38 - What is Khushu?

15:22 - Being 'present' with the mind and body in Salah

16:54 - Having reverence and awe of Allah during Salah

20:20 - Avoid praying too fast!

25:46 - How a non-Muslim's Sajdah taught Ustadh Asim a big lesson

29:05 - What does Mihrab mean?

30:00 - Repelling Shaytan's whispers in Salah

31:53 - More top Khushu tips

39:31 - The 5 levels of Salah

47:12 - Does having Khushu mean you don't know what's going on around you?

52:32 - Praying Salah at work

57:04 - Planning your day around Salah

01:03:15 - Tips for waking up for Fajr

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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 Ustadh Yahya Raaby share their hifdh journeys and discuss ways in how we can develop a relationship with the Qur'an. Ustadh Yayha also shares tips on how to have a productive Ramadan.

00:00 - Intro

01:59 - Memorable Ramadan moments

05:00 - Leading Tarawih for the first time

08:03 - Ustadh Yahya’s Qur’an Journey

15:19 - The Somali way of revising the Qur’an

16:17 - Ustadh Shabbir’s best days of his life

18:59 - Learning life lessons from teachers

21:59 - Learning Arabic in the UK

27:08 - Don’t think you’re too sinful to open the Qur’an

31:11 - What does it mean to have a relationship with the Qur’an?

32:22 - Who are ‘the People of the Qur’an’?

34:40 - How to reflect over the Qur’an if you don’t know Arabic

40:15 - The power of morning and evening Adhkar

50:00 - Reflecting on the Stories from the Qur’an

51:58 - Qur’an Memorisation tips

56:34 - How to have a productive Ramadan

1:01:32 - Qur’an recitation

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

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Ibraheem Menk where they speak about how to find a spouse and what struggles people go through when looking for someone suitable.

00:00 - Intro

03:45 - Does marriage fix everything?

11:47 - When will we know when we are ready to get married?

19:10 - Negotiables & non-negotiables, making compromises

23:53 - Mature love

25:35 - Don't pin your happiness on others

28:01 - If men get Hoors, what will women get in Jannah?

31:24 - How do I find someone?

32:30 - Asking elders/imams to find someone for you

33:01 - Telling elders you found someone you want to get married to

35:24 - Using marriage apps

38:12 - Directly approaching a sister

42:41 - Asking a sister for her mahram's number

46:27 - Hurdles in finding someone

47:20 - Don't be too picky

48:14 - Don't be shy in telling people that you are looking to get married

49:35 - The importance of having Taqwa

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.