Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by Aysha Mercedes who speaks about how she went from a life of partying and not beleiving in God to embraching Islam and how her experiences with trauma encouraged her to help others.

00:00 - Intro

Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by her father Mufti Abdul Qadir Barkatulla where they discussed the place of Muslims in the West and how Muslims can be a force for good at a time when the West is collapsing spirtually and morally.

00:00 - Introduction

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Mohamad Baajour who shared 3 practical tips in how to raise righteous children.

00:00 - Introduction

01:26 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Qur'an?

04:46 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Sunnah?

07:00 - The power of Istighfar

11:49 - Do this Sunnah to have an angel make Du'a for you

13:46 - Tarbiyyah Role as an imam at the EPIC mosque

24:45 - Encouraging the youth to attend Fajr

24:58 - New challenges and dangers faced by today's youth

27:04 - Facilitating halal activities for the youth

28:11 - Parents need to live Islam

30:37 - Be gentle and encouraging towards your children

31:52 - Teach your children about Allah's attributes

33:22 - The power of making du'a for your children

37:02 - Leading by example

38:44 - What is Tarbiyyah & the Prophetic example

35:51 - Building Trust and Leading by Example

48:29 - Intentions for making your children Hafidh

56:03 - Balancing Travel and Community Involvement

59:11 - From a businessman to an Imam

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Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Moahmmad Shoaib who shared their experiences as young dads and Shoaib discussed how not having a father figure as a child inspired him to strive harder to be a great dad to his own children.

00:00 - Introduction

Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Hafsah Adham, who speaks about how her faith in Allah helped her deal with her husband's death and why Muslims should engage in ethical business and marketing.

00:00 - Introduction

04:25 - Coping With Husband's Death and Finding Purpose

08:04 - Grieving and Finding Strength

17:16 - Navigating Grief and Support Systems

24:22 - Faith, Grief, and Acceptance

28:27 - Living with Intention and Purpose

35:14 - Forgiveness and Faith

41:30 - Navigating Online Business and Ethical Marketing

50:57 - Authenticity in Business and Marketing

58:49 - Ethical Business Practices

01:08:34 - Understanding Self, Relationships, and Purpose

01:14:55 - Realizing the Fragility of Life

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Mujahid Ali who speaks about seeking knowledge in Syria before the revolution, why the Ummah should celebrate the downfall of the Assad regime and why Muslims should be optimistic about the future.

00:00 - Introduction

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Sami Hamdi who speaks about the need for supportive families, his journey into Tunisian politics, lessons from Bosnia and why Muslims should not stop struggling for Gaza.

00:01 - Balancing Family and Activism 

Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Dr Rania Awaad who discusses the Islamic perspective on mental health.

00:00 - Intro

02:38 - First impressions of Britain's Muslim commnunity

03:37 - Dr Rania's Role Models

04:55 - Combining Deen & Dunya

06:16 - Entering the mental health profession

07:18 - The difference between psychiatry and psychology

08:17 - Muslim attitude towards mental health

09:20 - The resilience of the Palestinians

10:05 - Has mental health issues increased?

11:15 - How to build resilience in our children

15:18 - What are the biggest mental health challenges faced by Muslims in the West?

16:38 - The Seerah and the year of sorrow

19:44 - Can sinning affect mental health?

21:33 - What is Islamic Psychology?

24:02 - OCD and waswasa

27:45 - What is depression?

32:56 - Everyday things which could affect our mental health

35:00 - Things you can do to help your mental health

37:42 - The Qur'an is a healer

41:32 - Practising seclusion & disconnecting

43:46 - Maristan & Dr Rania's vision for Mental Health

48:47 - Mental health resources

50:36 - Conclusion

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https://maristan.org/

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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