This podcast is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. You'll find a variety of Islamic lectures, conversations, and discussions on topics most important to you. At Yaqeen, we aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scholarship mainstream through accessible resources such as infographics, animations, podcasts, learning materials, and more. Visit www.yaqeeninstitute.org or download the Yaqeen app from the app store to continue dismantling doubts, nurturing conviction, and inspiring contribution, one truth at a time
This podcast is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. You'll find a variety of Islamic lectures, conversations, and discussions on topics most important to you. At Yaqeen, we aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scholarship mainstream through accessible resources such as infographics, animations, podcasts, learning materials, and more. Visit www.yaqeeninstitute.org or download the Yaqeen app from the app store to continue dismantling doubts, nurturing conviction, and inspiring contribution, one truth at a time
Truthfulness is not just a beautiful virtue to have, it’s a crucial trait for a believer. Learn the levels of truthfulness and what its absence leads to
Truthfulness is not just a beautiful virtue to have, it’s a crucial trait for a believer. Learn the levels of truthfulness and what its absence leads to
What does it mean to be a righteous believer? Here are some principles to follow to start establishing this virtue.
What does it mean to be a righteous believer? Here are some principles to follow to start establishing this virtue.
Today’s content is all about anger. What did the Prophet (pbuh) teach us about controlling our anger and how can we overcome this powerful emotion?
Today’s content is all about anger. What did the Prophet (pbuh) teach us about controlling our anger and how can we overcome this powerful emotion?
Optimism is a very important value in the Qur’an and tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Today’s content provides ways to maintain our optimism, even during difficult circumstances.
Optimism is a very important value in the Qur’an and tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Today’s content provides ways to maintain our optimism, even during difficult circumstances.
As Muslims, we place great importance on seeking knowledge. Being open minded gives us the opportunity to learn from others by examining, tolerating, and accepting differing viewpoints and situations. Dive into today’s content to learn about why a Believer should be open-minded and how to navigate differences of opinion.
As Muslims, we place great importance on seeking knowledge. Being open minded gives us the opportunity to learn from others by examining, tolerating, and accepting differing viewpoints and situations. Dive into today’s content to learn about why a Believer should be open-minded and how to navigate differences of opinion.
What lengths do you take to show compassion? Be sure to tune in to today’s episode to learn about how to live a compassionate life, and be sure to check out the video to see the extent to which the companions expressed this virtue.
What lengths do you take to show compassion? Be sure to tune in to today’s episode to learn about how to live a compassionate life, and be sure to check out the video to see the extent to which the companions expressed this virtue.
Why is patience an act that is rewarded beyond measure? Learn about the virtue of patience and how we can practice this beautiful quality in our daily lives.
Why is patience an act that is rewarded beyond measure? Learn about the virtue of patience and how we can practice this beautiful quality in our daily lives.
Learn about the character of the Prophet (pbuh), particularly the quality that is considered the hallmark of a believer.
Learn about the character of the Prophet (pbuh), particularly the quality that is considered the hallmark of a believer.
What is the significance of sacrifice as an act of worship? Sacrificing for others is a crucial part of our faith, and what better way to understand sacrifice than looking to the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)? Watch today’s episode to explore the connection between love and sacrifice and our supplemental content to dive further into what sacrifice means in Islam.
What is the significance of sacrifice as an act of worship? Sacrificing for others is a crucial part of our faith, and what better way to understand sacrifice than looking to the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)? Watch today’s episode to explore the connection between love and sacrifice and our supplemental content to dive further into what sacrifice means in Islam.
What does it mean to fear Allah and how can it enhance our worship? Today’s content describes how to fear Allah and how to better our worship by changing our mindset.
What does it mean to fear Allah and how can it enhance our worship? Today’s content describes how to fear Allah and how to better our worship by changing our mindset.
To hope in Allah’s mercy is something you earn. Learn about two kinds of hope and how one is far more powerful than the other in increasing faith. Check out today’s content to explore hope as a means to increase your station with Allah.
To hope in Allah’s mercy is something you earn. Learn about two kinds of hope and how one is far more powerful than the other in increasing faith. Check out today’s content to explore hope as a means to increase your station with Allah.
What exactly is taqwa, God-consciousness, and how do we attain it? Today’s content is all about this beautiful quality.
What exactly is taqwa, God-consciousness, and how do we attain it? Today’s content is all about this beautiful quality.
It’s not enough to just secure our own faith. In order to attain the heights of righteousness, we must also care about the faith of others. Check out today's content to see how we can reach higher levels of faith by examining our interactions with others.
It’s not enough to just secure our own faith. In order to attain the heights of righteousness, we must also care about the faith of others. Check out today's content to see how we can reach higher levels of faith by examining our interactions with others.
Once we have certainty in our faith, there are certain ideals a believer should hold, one of them is following the companions’ instinct of “we hear and we obey” upon hearing the commandments of Allah. What does that look like?
Once we have certainty in our faith, there are certain ideals a believer should hold, one of them is following the companions’ instinct of “we hear and we obey” upon hearing the commandments of Allah. What does that look like?
Last episode, we learned about the importance of seeking knowledge to increase faith. However, there is a difference between attaining knowledge and being certain of our knowledge.
Last episode, we learned about the importance of seeking knowledge to increase faith. However, there is a difference between attaining knowledge and being certain of our knowledge.
What is the status of those who seek knowledge? Why is seeking knowledge an important aspect of faith?
What is the status of those who seek knowledge? Why is seeking knowledge an important aspect of faith?
Many of us wish to increase our iman, our faith, and become better believers. Iman is something that begins in our hearts, but what exactly is it? How is it different from islam and ihsan? Today’s content is all about these three beautiful components of faith.
Many of us wish to increase our iman, our faith, and become better believers. Iman is something that begins in our hearts, but what exactly is it? How is it different from islam and ihsan? Today’s content is all about these three beautiful components of faith.
We’re all striving to be better people and better Muslims, but sometimes the road to righteousness can be intimidating. We can leave the confusion behind by focusing our journey of spiritual development on the concepts and practices that are most beloved to God.
This series is a guide to building on our preexisting piety by learning about and incorporating the best of deeds and conduct, as described in the Qur’an and Sunnah, into all aspects of our lives.
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We’re all striving to be better people and better Muslims, but sometimes the road to righteousness can be intimidating. We can leave the confusion behind by focusing our journey of spiritual development on the concepts and practices that are most beloved to God.
This series is a guide to building on our preexisting piety by learning about and incorporating the best of deeds and conduct, as described in the Qur’an and Sunnah, into all aspects of our lives.
Sign up to receive new episodes each week, along with daily guidebook checklists to help you stay on track on your journey to good. http://bit.ly/3rDRZTx
Whereas learning about the history of mental health in the Islamic world is important, it is equally important to understand how this can serve our community today. As international efforts attempt to encroach on Islamic achievements, it is vital that Muslims recognize the steps that need to be taken towards continuing and reviving that legacy. Dr. Rania Awaad describes what efforts need to be done to address mental health needs in Islamic society.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
Whereas learning about the history of mental health in the Islamic world is important, it is equally important to understand how this can serve our community today. As international efforts attempt to encroach on Islamic achievements, it is vital that Muslims recognize the steps that need to be taken towards continuing and reviving that legacy. Dr. Rania Awaad describes what efforts need to be done to address mental health needs in Islamic society.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
In the previous episode of this series, we discussed the way Muslim scholars examined mental health illnesses. In this video, Dr. Raniaa Awaad delves into the treatment options these scholars employed. This helps us understand that mental health conditions are multifactorial and we must analyze and examine all contributing factors.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
In the previous episode of this series, we discussed the way Muslim scholars examined mental health illnesses. In this video, Dr. Raniaa Awaad delves into the treatment options these scholars employed. This helps us understand that mental health conditions are multifactorial and we must analyze and examine all contributing factors.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
Has anyone ever uttered these words to you, “A Muslim is not afflicted with depression?” If so, you are not alone. However, this phrase actually contradicts the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It’s important to truly understand the factors that influence mental health illnesses in order to begin healing. In this episode, Dr. Rania Awaad discusses how early Muslim scholars understood the complexities of such illnesses.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
Has anyone ever uttered these words to you, “A Muslim is not afflicted with depression?” If so, you are not alone. However, this phrase actually contradicts the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It’s important to truly understand the factors that influence mental health illnesses in order to begin healing. In this episode, Dr. Rania Awaad discusses how early Muslim scholars understood the complexities of such illnesses.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
The earliest presence of mental health hospitals can actually be traced back to 7th or 8th century Baghdad! Now, when people think about mental health institutions from the past, they often think of prison-like cells and abominable treatment. That was not the case in these early Muslim institutions. Join Dr. Rania Awaad as she describes the first homes of healing found throughout the Muslim world.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
The earliest presence of mental health hospitals can actually be traced back to 7th or 8th century Baghdad! Now, when people think about mental health institutions from the past, they often think of prison-like cells and abominable treatment. That was not the case in these early Muslim institutions. Join Dr. Rania Awaad as she describes the first homes of healing found throughout the Muslim world.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
What is the secret that allowed Muslims to flourish into the Golden Ages as Europe sank into the Dark Ages? While people throughout the West were thought to be possessed by demons when dealing with depression, Muslims turned to Islamic teachings. Dr. Rania Awaad elaborates on the different scholars who initiated treatments that are now known as “therapy”!
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
What is the secret that allowed Muslims to flourish into the Golden Ages as Europe sank into the Dark Ages? While people throughout the West were thought to be possessed by demons when dealing with depression, Muslims turned to Islamic teachings. Dr. Rania Awaad elaborates on the different scholars who initiated treatments that are now known as “therapy”!
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
Did you know that the Prophet ﷺ laid down the groundwork that was used by Muslim scholars to identify mental health conditions? For those who believe mental health can be addressed solely by having strong faith, it is worth noting that many prophets experienced intense emotional challenges. Tune in to the first episode of Holistic Healing with Dr. Rania Awaad, as she discusses the prophetic guidance to dealing with mental health challenges.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
Did you know that the Prophet ﷺ laid down the groundwork that was used by Muslim scholars to identify mental health conditions? For those who believe mental health can be addressed solely by having strong faith, it is worth noting that many prophets experienced intense emotional challenges. Tune in to the first episode of Holistic Healing with Dr. Rania Awaad, as she discusses the prophetic guidance to dealing with mental health challenges.
This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab.
Subscribe to our new NEW Show - The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam for weekly episodes! New episodes can be found here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
Join Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman weekly as he dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
Subscribe to our new NEW Show - The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam for weekly episodes! New episodes can be found here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
Join Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman weekly as he dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
Subscribe to our new NEW Show - The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam for weekly episodes! New episodes can be found here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
Join Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman weekly as he dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.
Subscribe to our new NEW Show - The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam for weekly episodes! New episodes can be found here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
Join Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman weekly as he dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.
Sh. Mohammad Abu Taleb looks back on one of his final moments at the Ka'bah during Hajj when he saw an elderly woman that stood out to him, and the lessons he learned about investing in and cherishing our time.
Sh. Mohammad Abu Taleb looks back on one of his final moments at the Ka'bah during Hajj when he saw an elderly woman that stood out to him, and the lessons he learned about investing in and cherishing our time.
Ustadha Lobna Mulla looks back on life-changing moments during her Hajj experience.
Ustadha Lobna Mulla looks back on life-changing moments during her Hajj experience.
Sh. Yasir Fahmy describes a powerful moment witnessed upon walking back from ‘Arafah.
Sh. Yasir Fahmy describes a powerful moment witnessed upon walking back from ‘Arafah.
Dr. Naved Bakali looks back on the 7-hour walk his Hajj group took from Mina to ‘Arafah and some lessons he learned along the way.
Dr. Naved Bakali looks back on the 7-hour walk his Hajj group took from Mina to ‘Arafah and some lessons he learned along the way.
Sh. Omar Husain recalls what he learned on his first Hajj experience leading a Hajj group and falling ill.
Sh. Omar Husain recalls what he learned on his first Hajj experience leading a Hajj group and falling ill.
Sarah Sultan looks back on her transformative experience making du’a in front of the Ka’bah.
Sarah Sultan looks back on her transformative experience making du’a in front of the Ka’bah.
Dr. Altaf Husain reflects on his journey away from the air conditioned tents to experience ‘Arafah on the mountain.
Dr. Altaf Husain reflects on his journey away from the air conditioned tents to experience ‘Arafah on the mountain.
Dr. Jibran Khokhar reflects on his role as a parent during his Hajj experience.
Dr. Jibran Khokhar reflects on his role as a parent during his Hajj experience.
Sh. Suleiman Hani reflects on two hajj stories: his unique experience at a rainy Arafah as well as what we can learn from the farewell tawaf.
Sh. Suleiman Hani reflects on two hajj stories: his unique experience at a rainy Arafah as well as what we can learn from the farewell tawaf.
Sh. Abdullah Oduro discusses the importance of showing respect and reverence towards our elders after an experience in Hajj during tawaf.
Sh. Abdullah Oduro discusses the importance of showing respect and reverence towards our elders after an experience in Hajj during tawaf.
Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed recounts his experience greeting the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah and the boys who froze before entering the mosque.
Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed recounts his experience greeting the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah and the boys who froze before entering the mosque.
Sometimes we get caught up with some of the systems built around the Hajj experience, but it’s important to recalibrate and remember that it’s about our relationship with Allah, not our relationship with people. Dr. Tamara Gray looks back on her experiences accessing spaces as a woman performing Hajj.
Sometimes we get caught up with some of the systems built around the Hajj experience, but it’s important to recalibrate and remember that it’s about our relationship with Allah, not our relationship with people. Dr. Tamara Gray looks back on her experiences accessing spaces as a woman performing Hajj.
Stuck in the mutawwif’s office with no passport and nearly missing his wedding, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the power of unscripted du’as.
Stuck in the mutawwif’s office with no passport and nearly missing his wedding, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the power of unscripted du’as.
Sh. Ibrahim Hindy looks back on the advice given to him by his father’s friend during his first Hajj on reaching the Black Stone.
Sh. Ibrahim Hindy looks back on the advice given to him by his father’s friend during his first Hajj on reaching the Black Stone.
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy recounts a beautiful story on traveling for the Hajj pilgrimage as told by an elderly cab driver.
Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy recounts a beautiful story on traveling for the Hajj pilgrimage as told by an elderly cab driver.
Full episodes can be found here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam is the series that visits trailblazers of the ummah. Those that rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. Host Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen in to revive the personalities buried in history.
Let’s meet the Firsts.
This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.
Full episodes can be found here: https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com
The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam is the series that visits trailblazers of the ummah. Those that rise to the occasion, and inspire a generation. Host Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen in to revive the personalities buried in history.
Let’s meet the Firsts.
This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research.
Tune in with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Dr. Rania Awaad for the fourth and final part of the Qur'anic Healing series.
Tune in with Dr. Omar Suleiman and Dr. Rania Awaad for the fourth and final part of the Qur'anic Healing series.
Tune in with Sh. Ibrahim Hindy and Sh. Aarij Anwer from Yaqeen Canada for part 4 of the Qur'anic Themes series.
Tune in with Sh. Ibrahim Hindy and Sh. Aarij Anwer from Yaqeen Canada for part 4 of the Qur'anic Themes series.
Tune in with Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and Dr. Tamara Gray for the fourth episode of Qur'anic Reflections.
Tune in with Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and Dr. Tamara Gray for the fourth episode of Qur'anic Reflections.
Tune in for the fourth part of Qur'anic Miracles with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy and Sh. Suleiman Hani.
Tune in for the fourth part of Qur'anic Miracles with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy and Sh. Suleiman Hani.
Tune in for the fourth episode of Qur'anic Parables with Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. Osman Umarji, and Ustadha Tesneem Alkeik.
Tune in for the fourth episode of Qur'anic Parables with Dr. Omar Suleiman, Dr. Osman Umarji, and Ustadha Tesneem Alkeik.
Tune in with Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman and Dr. Omar Suleiman for the third episode of Qur’anic Healing.
Tune in with Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman and Dr. Omar Suleiman for the third episode of Qur’anic Healing.
Tune in with Sh. Ibrahim Hindy and Sh. Aarij Anwer from Yaqeen Canada for part 3 of the Qur'anic Themes series.
Tune in with Sh. Ibrahim Hindy and Sh. Aarij Anwer from Yaqeen Canada for part 3 of the Qur'anic Themes series.
Tune in with Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed for the third episode of Qur'anic Reflections "The Principles of Luqman".
Tune in with Dr. Omar Suleiman, Sh. Abdullah Oduro, and Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed for the third episode of Qur'anic Reflections "The Principles of Luqman".
