IlmFeed Podcast

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir Hassan and Ustadh Tufayl Ahmad unpack the genius behind Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ communication skills: the structure behind his teaching, the way he held attention, built trust, and made complex truths simple enough to never be forgotten.

We go through real hadith, breaking down the techniques hiding inside them - how a single question could flip an entire audience's assumptions, how a story could carry a timeless lesson, and how an entire religion could be summed up in one sentence. Along the way, we talk about what it actually means to communicate with wisdom, not just information - and why that distinction matters more today than ever.

This is a masterclass in speaking, teaching, and connecting with people - from the greatest communicator to ever live.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro: The Prophet's ﷺ gift of Jawami' al-Kalim

Dr Daanish Mahmood shares how prioritizing salah (prayer) transformed his life - from a chance encounter with a university dean to building a following as a Muslim content creator without ever hiding his faith. This episode covers practical advice for staying consistent with salah and Islamic productivity tips.

He's got 3.5 million followers, went viral more times than he can count, and coaches other creators on how to master the algorithm. But a part of him wants to leave it all behind.

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir sits down with Shoaib Hussain - better known as the Sunnah Guy - for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what fame actually costs. From the suicidal DMs he receives daily, to why he's always believed social media is "one of the worst drugs that exists," to what led him to stop posting daily after nearly 700 consecutive days.

We break down some of his most viral videos, why attention is the real battlefield Muslims are losing online, and what actually changed after he hit millions of followers.

In this episode:

📱 Why he's always seen social media as "one of the greatest forms of control"

Ustadha Fatima was joined by Naaema Umm Eesa where they spoke about Naeema's work with new Muslims and the reasons why thousands of Western women are embracing Islam.

00:00 - Opening & Introduction

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Hammad look back at 2025, and some of the highs and lows of the past year. 

00:00 - Introduction

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Briggs where they discussed if Muslims have a place in Western countries and how Muslims shaped the West.

00:00 - Introduction

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

A thank you to Al Khaleel Institute for facilitating this podcast. You can learn more about them at: https://alkhaleeltours.com/alkhaleelinstitute

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