Tahajjud, or qiyaam ul-layl, is the voluntary night prayer that was recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It is a simple act of worship that can have profound benefits. In this episode, host Mohamad Zaoud talks to Dr. Tamara Gray, author of the Yaqeen Institute paper “Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society,” about how tahajjud can reinvigorate your personal relationship with God and your ability to contribute to positive social change.

In an interview in Mumbai, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi gives a very wise advice to the youth, he basically says that you must acknowledge your strengths and weaknesses in order to find yourself a role in society where you can be most productive to the ummah.

We all are aware of the hadith mentioning that backbiting is eating the flesh of your dead brother. It is indeed a severe sin. How can one come back from it? How can one repent for it?

Short talk about what backbiting is vs slander, breaks them down in a very clear manner (part of this is by Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda, but the speaker changes during the video.

All Muslims owe a great debt to Black history, but what about the present? Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses what it means to engage in meaningful solidarity with the African American community today, and our religious obligation to do so.

The very famous Qur’anic verse on marriage is on every wedding invite and is recited in every nikah and wedding celebration. Did you know that it is situated between two verses that condemn racism?

Dr. Omar Suleiman recalls the story of ‘Ubadah ibn al-Samit RA when he was confronted by the racist ruler Al-Muqawqis during the conquest of Egypt.

A powerful and passionate talk that discusses current events such as the murder of George Floyd, the roots of racism in the United States, and how we can individually and as a community support our black sisters and brothers, both within the community and outside of it, at this time.

From being singled out at the airport, to facing racism when going about our daily routine, hate crimes are on the rise against Muslim women. It is also clear that racism is impacting other marginalized communities as well. What impact is bigotry having on our community’s collective psyche? How do we go beyond surface level “wonkiness” and build a community committed to antiracism work for all people? Practical advice to a very real problem.

A passionate walk down history lane of racism, resistance and racism

A talkshow style conversation with Shaykh Mikaeel Smith who explains why despite difficulties and challenges Muslims 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.

How to stand true to principles of Islam that uphold justice for everyone

Does racism really exist in Muslim communities?This talk demonstrates examples of racism within our communities and identifies steps to take to eliminate it.

Sh. Omar Suleiman explores the story of Prophet Ibrahim through Hajar and what we can learn about having certainty in times of deep uncertainty

The third gift that 'Iz ad Deen ibn Abd as Salaam (r) provides us with as a virtue of being tested is that we discover what it truly means to be truly and totally focused on Allah - sincerity, or ikhlaas.

The first benefit yesterday taught us that trials bring us to develop a clearer understanding of who our Lord is - His honor, His power, and His lordship.

A series based on a text by a 12 century Egyptian scholar, The Benefits of Trials. The first benefit that he mentions is that trials and tests in life bring us to a much more intimate and deep knowledge of Allah - tests make us appreciate His honor and power in Lordship, and that realization comes to us in the midst of the trial, with the fruit of bringing us to a state of reliance and spiritual rest with God.

Istighfar, or seeking forgiveness, both prevents hardship and is a means of relieving hardship. Sh. Omar Suleiman describes one of the best du'as to make for seeking Allah's forgiveness.

Dua is the backbone of worship! Learn the etiquettes of making dua.

In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Sh. Omar Suleiman delivers a special lecture on the Amwas plague, the first plague to claim the lives of hundreds of Sahaba and thousands of people in the 7th century. He highlights lessons we can learn from that time period and offers some spiritual gems that are relevant to us today.
Time stamp: 9:33 - mass health crisis (a plague)