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Siedd, an artist of Muslim poetry and nasheeds, has attracted millions of views for his content which seeks to harmonize music and faith. His worldwide fan base continues to expand because of his successful ability to resonate with his followers.  In this podcast, we are joined by Siedd to discuss his rise to fame, his inspirations growing up and dealing with the deadly disease of pride.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:00 How do you make your background sounds? 9:31 Siedd's Journey 25:39 How Important is Meaning? 31:04 Nasheed Demand in Ramadan 34:15 Pride 43:24 Culture 46:44 Global Outreach 58:51 Inspirations  1:01:56 Do You Listen to Your Own Music?  1:03:46 Future Projects  1:13:06 Balancing Work and Life 1:18:09 Conclusion

Since the colonial period, the educational institutions in the Muslim world have been lagging behind the west. In Pakistan, efforts are being conducted by Prime Minister Imran Khan and his team at Al-Qadir University to renovate the educational institutions in Pakistan and produce world-class leaders based on following the Prophetic lifestyle.  In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Zeeshan Ahmed, Dean of Al-Qadir University, to discuss his university, renovating Pakistan’s curriculum and how to create leaders based on the Prophetic model.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:48 What is the overall objective of Al-Qadir University? 6:14 Using the Seerah to create leaders 14:08 Leadership of Muhammad (S) 15:14 What role does 'Ilm play at Al-Qadir? 19:04 The Important of the Social Sciences 27:17 The Power of Ethos  31:09 How will Al-Qadir impact Pakistan? 35:21 Globalization  40:15 Eliminating the Inferiority Complex  46:38 Reforming Education 49:35 Final Comments 57:20 Conclusion

Ramadan is right around the corner and it is the month of struggle. We fight against ourselves through fasting the day and occupy ourselves at night with the remembrance of God. In this podcast, we are joined by Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed to discuss how we can make the most of this Ramadan and take advantage of it.

In the last century, interest in Islamic finance has increased dramatically with lead comedians such as Bill Burr discussing it. Some have described it as an alternative solution to capitalism and communism whereas others argue it remains identical to conventional banking but merely changes terminology.  In this podcast, we will discuss the basics behind Islamic finance, buying/financing homes, its relation to conventional banking and which system is more superior.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:32 Preliminary Remarks 3:50 What is Islamic Finance? 10:05 Riba (Interest)  38:32 Murabaha (Installment sale) 41:02 Renting 50:32 Musharaka 51:18 Islamic Finance vs Conventional banking 1:05:25 What does the Future of Islamic Finance Look Like? 1:14:07 Conclusion

We live in an age where forest fires, earthquakes, rise in temperatures and the extinction of animals is drastically increasing. Humanity is responsible for these crimes and we will reap the consequences if not addressed. God has created the world in a balance and has informed us not to violate that balance. In this podcast, we will discuss humanities impact on the environment, the philanthropic industrial complex, how academics fail to address this issue and the response of the Muslim world to this crisis. Timestamp: 0:00 Intro 1:17 IS Global Warming/Climate Change Real? 13:34 Consumerism and the Environment 23:29 Philanthropic Industrial Complex 29:08 Academic Conferences and Climate Change 32:35 Bringing Back Organic Farming 37:34 Minimizing Carbon Footprint 41:32 Balance with Nature 53:29 Local Initiative are Crucial 1:04:50 The Failure of Academia on the Environment 1:07:59 The Muslim World and Going Green 1:23:53 Conclusion

Consciousness is the great bug-bear of materialists because consciousness is not material; it is spiritual. Consciousness is a spiritual entity that materialists continue to search for but will never find. But where is consciousness and is it the same as the soul?  In this podcast, we discuss the big debates regarding consciousness, where it is located, what are the social implications of consciousness being immaterial and how consciousness proves God's existence. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:26 What is Consciousness?  3:36 Where is Consciousness Located? 10:05 What is the Islamic Perspective on Consciousness? 19:05 Rationality and Consciousness 22:40 Denying Consciousness 26:17 Consciousness & the Heart 38:12 Social Consequences of Consciousness Being Immaterial 45:33 The Is-Ought gap problem 47:05 What World View Best Explains Consciousness? 51:08 Spirituality & Consciousness 54:27 The Chinese Room Argument 56:54 Language and Consciousness 59:28 Final Thoughts 1:05:25 Conclusion #Islam #Science #God #Podcast

Despite being revealed over a thousand years ago, the Quran has been successfully preserved and memorized by millions of people across the world. It is a sacred text and letter that God has sent to humanity to teach them ethics, metaphysics, worship, love, etc.  This week we are joined by Dr. Mustafa Khattab, author of "The Clear Quran", to discuss the miracles located within the Quran and his reasoning behind translating it.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:25 Richness of the Quran 4:34 Every Word in the Quran is Maximally Perfect 7:10 The Makings of The Clear Quran 8:43 "We Created You In Tribes To Know One Another" 11:45 God in Surah Ikhlaas 14:34 Deciphering which Commentaries to Use 18:33 Accessibility of The Clear Quran 23:20 Responsibility of Translating the Quran 28:51 The Order of the Quran  36:54 Reading the Quran Equals to Love of the Quran 38:00 Non-Arabic words in the Quran 46:03 Our Knowledge is a drop in the Ocean Compared to God 49:12 Add the Quran to Your Lifestyle 52:30 Conclusion

The Bible remains one of the world's classical texts which has been taught across the globe. It is mentioned several times throughout the Quran both as a confirmation and as a refutation. But what is exactly is the Bible and is this the true teachings of Jesus?  In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Ali Ataie to discuss understanding the Bible through a Muslim lens and attempting to find similarities between the two major religions.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 What is the Bible? 9:30 Divinity within the Old Testament? 11:44 Ring Theory in the Quran 15:09 Quranic Challenge 21:09 Torah and The New Testament Authors 23:30 Gospel=Injeel?  26:32 The Teachings of Jesus  31:28 Father & the Son Terminology 49:17 Similarities between the Quran and the Bible 52:09 Is the Book of Psalms from God? 53:49 Scrolls of Abraham and Moses 57:52 The Second Coming 1:02:22 Dead Sea Scrolls 1:09:26 Advice for Studying Religious Traditions 1:22:00 Conclusion

The existence of God is a contentious topic in today's discourse. Theists propose arguments to prove God's existence whereas atheists counter those arguments with their criticisms and the cycle continues to go back and forth.  In today's podcast, we are joined by Shaykh Hamza Karamali who will prove the existence of God by utilizing a version of the contingency argument. In a simple manner, Shaykh Hamza teaches our audience the fundamentals of the argument and how to counter popular criticisms of this argument. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:50 Abu Hanifa vs Atheist 8:25 Who Designed the Designer? 28:04 Is the Universe Dependent? 38:21 Why Can't a Dependent Thing Rely on a Dependent? 54:01 What Does "Everything is Dependent" Entail?  57:58 Is Time Contingent? 1:03:12 What is a Necessary Being? 1:07:54 From Necessity to Allah 1:17:33 Can Science Prove God's Existence? 1:20:39 Fallacy of Composition 1:30:59 Conclusion

In an age consumed by obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer, many people have shifted towards Prophetic medicine as an alternative to conventional medicine. But what does Prophetic Medicine mean and does it even exist?  In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Mohamed Ghilan to discuss the origins of Prophetic Medicine, hadiths that extol the virtues of hijama (cupping), and how one can incorporate these into their lifestyle.   Timestamp: 0:00 Intro 1:32 What is Prophetic Medicine? 27:03 Romanticization of Prophetic Medicine 40:53 Hijama (Cupping) 50:49 Alternative Medicine and Medical Practice 1:04:30 Eating Too Much Meat  1:11:58 Conclusion #Islam #Podcast #Medicine

“Why does life seem so meaningless?” Do you often find yourself asking this question? Chances are that you feel you’re stuck in a meaningless routine that’s preventing you from reaching your full potential. The disease that's ruining your life is called Nihilism.  In this podcast, we are joined by Imran Hussein to discuss the meaning of life, spiritual refinement, and breaking the shackles of nihilism.  Timestamps:  0:00 Intro 1:00 Understanding Nihilism 4:58 History of Nihilism 12:28 Existential Aspects of Reality 23:13 Significance & Purpose of Human Existence 31:02 Depression 38:15 Defeating Nihilism 40:32 Meaning of Life 52:56 Bringing Purpose Back Into Life 1:08:40 Conclusion #Islam #podcast #nihilism

It’s no secret our world is in a crisis regarding mental health. Levels of anxiety, depression, ADHD are at an all-time high, and people are confused as to why this is happening. But there is an explanation behind it.  In this week's podcast, we are joined by clinical psychologist, Heba El-Haddad, to discuss how postmodernism is largely to blame for our mental health crisis and how to successfully heal from it.  Timestamp:  0:00 Introduction 1:37 The Crisis of Mental Health 5:54 Explaining Postmodernism 11:32 Knowing One Another 12:33 The Importance of Hierarchies  19:17 Dealing with Anxiety 25:07 Subjectivity on Truth 30:32 Victim Mentality 34:44 Healing Through Forgiveness 50.31 Entitlement Mentality 55.17 Befriending Yourself 1:00:35 Addictions 1:03:04 Advice for People who are Trying to Heal 1:07:34 What is the Importance of a Counselor 1:11:53 Conclusion #Islam #Podcast #Mental Health