Divine Touch Podcast

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem begins Surah Al-Jinn, reflecting on the jinn's encounter with the Quran, the nature of true guidance, and the affirmation of Allah's uniqueness and majesty.

The episode explores how a group of jinn heard the Prophet (ﷺ) reciting and recognised the Quran as a guide to the right path, and their coming to believe after previously holding misconceptions about Allah.

It reflects on the meaning of true belief and the negation of every form of shirk, the perfection of Allah's attributes, and the folly of seeking refuge in the jinn — which only ever increased people in hardship.

It also turns to the change in the heavens following the Prophet's (ﷺ) mission — guarded by fiery sentinels — and how this drove the jinn to seek out its cause, leading them to the recitation of the Quran.

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem concludes Surah Nuh, reflecting on the sincerity of supplication, the subtle dangers of worldly blessings, and the mercy Allah extends to the believers.

The session explores the importance of explicit, persistent dua — that the more we ask of Allah, the more He loves us — and the example of the five Prophets of strong will (ulul-azm): Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, 'Isa, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).

It reflects on how wealth and children can become a means of misguidance, the danger of al-istidraj (being gradually lured through blessings), and the long-term plotting of shaytan that turned the images of righteous men into idols. It closes with Nuh's (عليه السلام) supplication — against those who persisted in disbelief and for the believers — and the reminder that lineage avails nothing without righteous deeds.

🎧 A reminder to recognise Allah's blessings with gratitude, to turn to Him with sincere and persistent dua, and never to let wealth or status distract the heart from Him.

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem continues Surah Nuh, reflecting on the power of istighfar (seeking forgiveness), the recognition of Allah's majesty, and the signs woven through creation.

The episode explores Nuh's (عليه السلام) method of da'wah through targhib — encouraging his people with the promise that sincere forgiveness opens the doors of provision: rain, wealth, children, orchards, and rivers.

It reflects on how hardship and drought can be tied to human sin, that no sin is greater than Allah's forgiveness, and the surah's stirring call: "What is wrong with you that you do not fear the greatness of Allah?" It then turns to the human being — created in stages from weakness, then granted hearing, sight, and hearts as the tools of accountability — and the signs of Allah in the sun, the moon, and the earth, closing with the meaning of calling upon "My Lord" and a warning against exaggeration in praising anyone besides Allah.

🎧 A reminder that sincere istighfar is never in vain, and that recognising our own weakness draws us to the majesty of the One who created us.

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem begins Surah Nuh, reflecting on the perseverance of Prophet Nuh (عليه السلام), the sincerity of dua, and the true measure of success in da'wah.

The episode reflects on the 950 years Prophet Nuh (عليه السلام) spent calling his people to Allah — a timeless example of patience and trust in divine wisdom.

It explores the significance of calling day and night, both publicly and privately, and adapting one's approach to reach different hearts, even as his people covered their ears and turned away.

It draws out the lesson that the caller's duty is to convey, while hidayah (guidance) rests with Allah alone — and that sincerity, humility, and pure intention matter far more than numbers, fame, or appearance.

Surah Nuh (Part 1)

• 00:00 Introduction to Surah Nuh and its themes
• 01:58 The significance of Prophet Nuh's الدعوة and patience
• 04:10 The importance of praying day and night
• 05:56 Divine timing and the concept of divine decree
• 07:56 The role of sincere worship and obedience
• 09:55 Lessons from Prophet Nuh's 950-year الدعوة
• 11:51 The importance of trusting divine wisdom
• 13:53 The impact of persistent الدعوة and prayer
• 16:03 Understanding divine knowledge and human effort
• 17:39 The significance of divine mercy and forgiveness
• 19:52 Conclusion: Applying lessons from Prophet Nuh in life
• 28:56 Prophet Nuh's Dua and Rejection: Lessons in Patience
• 30:09 The Purpose of Dua: Guidance from Allah, Not Results
• 32:00 The Role of Patience in Da'wah and Spiritual Preparation
• 33:05 Different Types of Callers and Their Impact
• 34:32 The Message of Allah and the Role of the Messenger
• 35:04 The Compassion of the Prophet and the Call to Islam
• 36:30 The Story of the Child's Shahada and Its Significance
• 37:18 Guidance and Hidayah: Allah's Role in Salvation
• 38:11 The Rejection of Prophet Nuh and the Response of the People
• 39:06 The Persistence of Dua Despite Rejection
• 40:16 The Behavior of Rejection: Covering Ears and Turning Away
• 42:13 Prophet Nuh's Efforts: Public and Private Dua
• 43:20 The Importance of Personal and Collective Da'wah
• 44:14 Adapting Methods to Reach Different People
• 45:12 The Power of Supplication and Trust in Allah
• 46:02 The Value of Sincerity and Pure Intentions
• 47:24 The Significance of Heart and Sincerity Over Appearance
• 48:27 The Virtue of Humility and Lowly Status in Islam
• 49:36 The Power of Allah's Oaths and Promises
• 50:05 The Effort of the Prophet: Calling and Inviting
• 51:14 The Example of Love and Trust in Allah
• 52:25 The True Measure of Honor in the Eyes of Allah
• 53:10 The Importance of Heart and Actions in Allah's View
• 54:20 The Rewards for Reciting and Teaching the Quran
• 55:17 The Virtue of Fighting for Allah's Cause
• 56:10 The Reality of Success and the Deception of Worldly Fame
• 57:28 The Danger of Showing Off in Worship
• 58:55 The Reality of Intentions and Sincerity in Deeds
• 59:25 The Consequences of Riya (Showing Off) in Worship

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem concludes Surah Al-Ma'arij, reflecting on the boundless power of Allah — to create, to recreate, and to resurrect — and the accountability that awaits.

The episode reflects on the disbelievers' rejection of divine guidance and their denial of resurrection, answered by the oath of the Lord of the Easts and Wests — the One with full power to replace them with a better creation. It explores the signs woven through the changing of night and day and the creation of the human being, before turning to the scene of Yawm al-Qiyamah: humankind hastening from their graves in humiliation and regret, and the Quran standing as a lasting reminder and warning.

Surah Al-Ma'arij (Part 3)

• 00:00 Introduction to Divine Power and Creation
• 01:05 The Power of Allah and Human Responsibility
• 02:16 The Day of Resurrection and Human Accountability
• 03:10 The Role of Prophets and Divine Messages
• 04:08 The Importance of Following Divine Guidance
• 05:10 The Rejection of Divine Signs by Disbelievers
• 06:32 Understanding the Quran and Its Explanations
• 07:16 The Stories of Past Nations and Divine Lessons
• 08:26 The Respect for the Kaaba and Idolatry in Pre-Islamic Arabia
• 09:55 The Power of Allah to Change and Recreate
• 11:04 Disbelievers' Rejection of Divine Guidance
• 12:02 The Reaction of Disbelievers to Divine Signs
• 13:05 The Fear and Anxiety of Disbelievers on the Day of Judgment
• 14:14 The Concept of Divine Power to Recreate and Resurrect
• 15:20 The Reality of Resurrection and Human Expectations
• 16:28 The Power of Allah to Create from Nothing
• 17:25 The Life of Prophet Muhammad and the Quran
• 18:37 The Importance of Following the Sunnah and Divine Guidance
• 19:51 The Creation of Humans from Water and Divine Signs
• 21:01 The Power of Allah to Recreate and Resurrect
• 22:36 The Significance of the East and West in Divine Power
• 23:08 The Oath by Allah on the Power to Change and Recreate
• 24:00 Understanding the Concept of the East and West in Islam
• 25:49 The Significance of the Changing of Night and Day
• 26:58 The Power of Allah to Change and Recreate the Universe
• 28:00 The Power of Allah to Recreate from the Earth and Sky
• 29:13 The Significance of Divine Creation and Re-creation
• 30:40 The Greatness of Allah's Creation and Power
• 32:34 The Power of Allah to Command and Create from Nothing
• 33:33 The Ability of Allah to Recreate and Reassemble Humans
• 34:04 The Promise of Replacing and Recreating Humans Better
• 35:19 The Power of Allah to Recreate and Reassemble Humans
• 36:28 The Concept of Divine Replacement and Re-creation in Quran
• 37:00 The Promise of Divine Re-creation and Accountability
• 38:24 The Speed of Resurrection and Human Movement on Judgment Day
• 39:14 The Speed of Exiting the Graves on Judgment Day
• 40:19 The Scene of Resurrection and Human Gathering
• 41:32 The Humiliation and Regret of Disbelievers on Judgment Day
• 42:32 The Reminder of Divine Signs and Accountability
• 43:01 The Repetition of Divine Warning and Guidance
• 44:07 The Purpose of Quran as a Reminder and Warning
• 45:26 The Role of the Quran in Guiding Humanity
• 46:30 The Divine Power to Recreate and the Human Response
• 47:00 The Preservation of the Quran and Divine Guidance
• 48:27 The Continuity of Divine Guidance and Human Responsibility

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem continues Surah Al-Ma'arij, reflecting on the nature of the human soul, the refuge of consistent prayer, and the attributes that mark true faith.

The episode explores khushu' in Salah — presence, humility, and focus before Allah — and the signs of the sincere believer. It reflects on the surah's striking portrait of human nature: anxious in hardship and withholding in ease, and how steadfast, sincere worship raises the believer above it.

It also draws out the attributes of the righteous — trustworthiness, keeping promises, and charity — against the traits of the hypocrites, before turning to the upheaval of Yawm al-Qiyamah, when the mountains and earth are transformed and each soul is consumed by its own account.

Surah Al-Ma'arij (Part 2)

• 00:00 Introduction: The Significance of Khushu' in Salah
• 01:48 The Importance of Humility and Sincerity in Worship
• 03:52 Signs of the True Believers and Their Attributes
• 07:50 The Reality of Hellfire and Its Severe Punishment
• 12:04 The Day of Judgment: What Will Happen
• 16:03 The Attributes of Hypocrites and Their Characteristics
• 19:54 The Transformation of Mountains and the Earth on the Day of Judgment
• 24:04 The State of People on the Day of Judgment: Self-Interest and Fear
• 28:00 The Significance of Trust, Promises, and Charity in Islam
• 32:02 The Importance of Consistent Worship and Its Rewards

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem begins Surah Al-Ma'arij, reflecting on the certainty of Allah's promise, the reality of divine punishment, and the profound meanings woven through the surah.

The episode explores the questioner who asked about the punishment sure to befall the disbelievers, and the truth that none can turn it away. It reflects on the meaning of Al-Ma'arij (the ways of ascent), the ascent of the angels and the soul, and the striking description of Yawm al-Qiyamah — a Day whose measure is fifty thousand years. It also draws out the importance of obeying Allah and His Messenger (ﷺ), fulfilling rights and justice, and the grave danger of shirk.

Surah Al-Ma'arij (Part 1)

• 00:00 Introduction to Surah Al-Ma'arij
• 00:49 Surah classification and context
• 03:13 Certainty of divine punishment
• 06:07 Revelation context and language notes
• 12:37 Dhul Ma'arij and Allah’s elevation
• 15:58 The 50,000-year Day of Judgment
• 19:12 Rights of wealth and animals
• 33:14 Mercy, charity, and compassion
• 36:13 Images, idols, and Islamic rulings
• 43:21 Shirk and obedience as worship
• 49:11 Closing reflections

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem continues Surah Al-Haqqah, reflecting on the two paths of the Hereafter, the truth of the Quran, and the balance between striving and reliance on Allah.

The session explores the fate of past nations, the contrast between the people of Paradise and the people of Hellfire, and the regret of the disbelievers when wishes can no longer change reality. It reflects on the severity of the punishment — the chains and the fire — and its causes: disbelief and the neglect of prayer and the rights of the vulnerable. It then turns to the Quran itself as divine speech, not the word of a poet, and the trustworthiness of the Prophet (ﷺ) — closing with the believer's attitude in trials and the harmony between taking the means and trusting in Allah.

Surah Al-Haqqah (Part 3)

• 00:00 Introduction to the themes of accountability and faith
• 01:43 Descriptions of the destruction of past nations
• 04:14 The two paths: Paradise and Hellfire
• 05:57 Regret and wishes of the disbelievers on the Day of Judgment
• 09:07 The punishment in Hellfire: chains, fire, and chains of 70 arms
• 11:45 The severity of Hellfire and its descriptions
• 15:09 The reasons for punishment: disbelief and neglect of rights
• 17:57 The importance of prayer and helping the vulnerable
• 20:58 The consequences of denying Allah and His Messenger
• 24:13 The divine speech: Quran as a revelation from Allah
• 27:51 Refuting accusations against the Prophet and the Quran
• 34:06 The trustworthiness of the Prophet’s message and divine protection
• 38:07 The Quran as guidance and a reminder for the righteous
• 42:13 The attitude of believers towards trials and tests
• 46:13 The balance between reliance on Allah and taking means
• 48:01 Conclusion: The importance of faith, action, and trust in Allah

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem continues Surah Al-Haqqah, reflecting on the great events of Yawm al-Qiyamah and the immense mercy of Allah that surrounds that Day.

The session explores the blast of the trumpet and the role of Israfeel, the cracking of the heavens and the descent of the angels, and the bearing of the throne of Allah. It reflects on the presentation of deeds and the reckoning — a Day when nothing remains hidden and every soul is brought to account — before turning to the reward of the righteous in Jannah, its endless bounties, and the vast mercy of Allah in whom He admits by His grace.

Surah Al-Haqqah (Part 2)

• 00:00 Introduction to Yawm al-Qiyamah and its importance
• 05:37 The Significance of the Trumpet and Israfeel's Role
• 08:40 The Events of the Day of Judgment: Cracking of the Heavens
• 11:15 The Angels and the Throne of Allah on Yawm al-Qiyamah
• 13:58 The Presentation and Reckoning of Deeds
• 20:11 The Concept of Al-Waqi'a and Its Significance
• 22:21 The Angels Carrying the Throne and Their Speed
• 25:00 The Exposure and Accountability of Humanity
• 28:04 The Rewards for the Righteous: Paradise and Its Features
• 37:13 The Bounty of Food and Drink in Jannah
• 40:15 The Mercy of Allah and the Percentage of People in Jannah and Hell
• 45:02 The Predestination of People for Hellfire and Jannah
• 48:11 The Endless Desires of Hell and the Mercy of Allah
• 49:38 The Inheritance of Believers in Jannah and Final Thoughts

In this episode, Shaikh Anis Gouissem completes Surah Al-Qalam and begins Surah Al-Haqqah, drawing out the lessons of the Prophets, the call to patience, and the signs of Allah woven through creation and history.

The episode reflects on the account of Prophet Yunus (عليه السلام) and the belly of the whale — the power of sincere dua and reliance on Allah in the depths of distress — alongside the blindness of the heart, and seeking Allah's protection through ruqya.

It then opens Surah Al-Haqqah (the Inevitable Reality), reflecting on the attributes of those who enter Jannah without reckoning, the destruction of Thamud and Aad, and the signs of Yawm al-Qiyamah — timeless reminders for us today.

Surah Al-Qalam (Part 4)

• 00:00 Introduction to the stories of the prophets and lessons from the Quran
• 02:02 The story of Noah's ship and the water as a reminder from Allah
• 04:19 The significance of ships (al-fulk) and their lessons
• 05:06 The story of Yunus ibn Mattah and the importance of patience
• 07:01 The concept of true blindness and the blindness of the heart
• 10:05 The story of Yunus in the belly of the whale and its lessons
• 14:06 The importance of dua and reliance on Allah in distress
• 18:09 The reality of the evil eye and seeking protection from it
• 22:16 The significance of ruqya and seeking refuge in Allah

Surah Al-Haqqah (Part 1)

• 26:03 The attributes of those who will enter Jannah without punishment
• 31:47 The destruction of past nations: Thamud and Aad
• 40:00 The signs of Yawm al-Qiyamah and the stories of previous nations
• 53:47 The punishment of disbelievers and the lessons for today
• 57:59 The story of Noah and the great flood
• 59:55 Conclusion: Lessons from the stories of the prophets and signs of Allah