Welcome to Mindful Meeting Podcast. In this episode, we pay tribute to the life and enduring legacy of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, commemorating his martyrdom not through sorrow, but through thoughtful reflection and meaningful engagement. Tune in to hear Abdu, Muhammad Hani, and I wrestle with big questions, rethink old assumptions, unpack why most Imams were misunderstood, and explain what the Imam’s role means for us today.

[00:00] Introduction

[05:10] Today’s Riddle

[07:04] Getting to Know Abdul and Muhammad Hani 

[09:28] Characteristics of Imam Ali

[11:15] Some Special Qualities of Imam Ali

[18:10] The Difference Between Imama and Khalifa  

[23:45] What Caused Three Civil Wars During Imam Ali’s Rule

[28:09] How Imams Strategically Preached Islam

[34:30] What Really Happened to Imam Ali? 

[38:50] Ways to Trace the Authenticity of an Imam 

[46:28] Discussing the Authority of the Shias 

[49:42] True Islam will Survive Till the End of Time

[55:58] Why Most Imams Were Worried About Their Safety

[59:57] Most Imams Were Misunderstood

[01:06:35] The Concept of the Tough Imam

[1:09:30] The True Role and Purpose of an Imam

[01:14:35] How the Imam Can Guide You

[1:18:25] The 1979 Revolution of Iran

[1:22:45] Parting Thoughts

Resources: 

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Quotes:

• “Imam Ali is indisputably the most esteemed and respected Sahabi of the Holy Prophet.” – King Abu
• “Salah is actually considered the pillar of the religion.” – King Abu
• “Nothing can happen without people feeling the need for it to happen.” – Mohammed Hani
• “Don’t be passive with your faith; instead be very active.” – King Abu
• “No matter how many differences we have, there’s one thing that unites us and that is humanity itself.” - Mohammed Hani 

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Welcome to the Mindful Meeting Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by my two beloved cousins, Muhammad and Saleh Muhammad, for a heartfelt conversation on how fasting during Ramadan transforms our lives and deepens our connection with Allah.
We explore the discipline, devotion, and spiritual growth that come with this sacred month and reflect on the challenges, lessons, and unexpected blessings we’ve experienced along the way. Most importantly, we talk about what it means to go through it all together as a family.
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What You’ll Learn: 
[00:00] Introduction 
[03:13] Why Saleh Calls Himself an Everyday Philosopher
[06:31] Sharing Our Experience This Past Ramadhan 
[11:24] What Are the Best Memories You’ve Had During Ramadan?
[17:52] King Abu Shares a Heartwarming Ramadan Story
[21:25] Understand That Allah is Always With Us
[24:38] How Fasting Deepens Our Connections with Allah
[29:58] The Role of Dua’s During Ramadan
[34:00] How Our Bodies React to Fasting
[39:00] The Universal Benefits of Fasting 
[40:43] The Common Themes People Take from Ramdan
[44:30] The Biggest Lesson King Abu Learned from His Uncle
[49:10] How to Quieten the The Monkey Mind
[50:35] Life Altering Changes During Ramadhan
[55:50] The Benefits of  Experiencing Ramadan with Friends and Family
[1:00:05] Difficulties Faced During Ramadan
[1:04:12] Advice to Younger Self
[1:07:28] Message to Humanity
[01:09:16] Parting Thoughts 
 
Resources: 
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Quotes
“We are truly never alone. Allah is with us all the time.” - King Abu 
“Ramadan is putting yourself in an environment that is naturing you and brings a side of yourself that you didn’t know was there”- Muhammad 
“Allah’s Love is like a spousal love, you never really reach the climax, it grows everyday” -King Abu
“Fasting is one of the ways where Allah asks us for more faith in him while simultaneously taking something away from us.” - Saleh Muhammad
“When you delay your gratification and you finally have it, it’s a thousand times better.” - Muhammad 
“Fasting helps you slow down and unwind” -Saleh Muhammad
“Misery loves company and also blessings love company.” - Saleh Muhammad
“Ramadan, while full of blessings, it’s not short of challenges.” -King Abu
“You get a lot more from fasting during Ramadan than you lose.” -Saleh Muhammad


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Welcome to Mindful Meeting Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Sayed Jalal Masoomi, an International and World Renowned Quran Reciter and Judge. We discuss how to connect with the Quran, the blessings of reciting the Quran, and how to develop positive habits for building a strong relationship with the Quran beyond Ramadhan.

What You’ll Learn:
[00:00] Introduction
[04:13] Today’s Riddle
[05:13] Why and How Sayed Fell In Love with the Quran
[08:51] How the Quran Transformed Sayed’s Life
[12:14] Challenges Sayed Faced in His Journey to Mastering the Quran
[16:13] Why the Recitation of the Quran is Super Important
[19:05] How the London Community is Responding to Sayed’s Quran Initiative
[22:25] Sayed’s Favorite Recitation
[28:30] Advice on How To Recite The Quran Beautifully
[36:40] Sayed’s Favorite Recitation Venue
[40:20] What It’s Like Winning International Recitation Competitions
[46:40] Why Everybody Can Learn Recitation
[48:00] How to Become an International Reciter
[51:50] Recitation Versus Memorization 
[53:09] Sayed Breaks Down and Recites the Seven Modes of Recitation
[01:10:05] Sayed’s Closing Remarks As We Conclude the Holy Month of Ramadhan
[01:12:22] Parting Thoughts
 
Resources:
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Quotes
“We cannot sacrifice our religion for the sake of the culture.” -  Sayed Jalal Masoomi
“If you do anything for the sake of Allah, you will have his support.” -  Sayed Jalal Masoomi
“All voices are beautiful. But you have to train it. It’s like your body when you go to the gym, you can form your body, get rid of fat and build muscles.” -  Sayed Jalal Masoomi
“If you take one step towards the Quran, the Quran will take ten more steps towards you.” -  Sayed Jalal Masoomi
“It’s very important to memorize the Holy Quran with correct recitation.” -  Sayed Jalal Masoomi

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Welcome to Mindful Meeting Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Saad Al-Sikaafi to discuss the historical and political circumstances that led to the assassination of Imam Ali. We discuss the real meaning of Mawla, factors that led to the assassination of Imam Ali, and why people today question the authority of Imam Ali. 

What You’ll Learn: 

[00:00] Introduction 

[04:10] Who Is Imam Ali?

[07:10] Understanding the Qualities of Imam Ali

[15:12] What Led to the Assassination of Imam Ali?

[17:25] Proof That Imam Ali is the Divine Successor of the Prophet

[23:51] The Real Meaning of Mawla 

[31:15] More Evidence About the Meaning of Mawla

[35:25] Why Almost Everybody Turned Against Imam Ali

[38:45] Was Abu Bakr a Legitimate Caliph? 

[42:05] Imam Ali Only Wants to Guide People Back to Allah

[45:05] The Denial of Imam Ali’s Authority

[50:12] Saad Al-Sikaafi’s Message to Humanity

[51:23] Parting Thoughts 

Resources: 

Dialogue in the Source of the Belief by Saad Hameed

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Quotes

• “Sometimes the best praise you can get comes from the enemy’s mouth.” - King Abu
• “Without the allegiance of Imam Ali, Abu Bakr would never, ever be legitimate.” - Saad Al-Sikaafi
• “If you want to be accepted by Allah, there is one path, and only one path, the path of Imam Ali.” - Saad Al-Sikaafi
• “Whoever obeys Ali, obeys Allah. Whoever disobeys Ali, disobeys Allah.” - Saad Al-Sikaafi

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Welcome to Mindful Meeting Podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Saad Al-Sikaafi to examine the peace treaty of Imam Hasan with  Mu'awiya. We discuss why the treaty is one of the most controversial and questioned events in Islam, how Imam Hassan saved Islam, and the lessons from the treaty that we can apply to the modern world. 

What You’ll Learn: 
[00:00] Introduction
[03:43] The Personality of Imam Hassan
[05:32] How Was Imam Hassan Honored By Allah?
[12:21] Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba is Infallible
[16:09] What Led to The Treaty of Muawiya?
[19:13] The Difference Between an Imam and a Politician
[22:35] How the Treaty of Muawiya Helped Prevent an Islamic Civil War
[26:13] Modern Lessons From the Treaty of Muawiya
[31:32] Why Didn’t Imam Husayn Make a Peace Treaty? 
[34:20] Yazid Was Determined to Destroy Islam
[37:58] Why Imam Hassan Made the Treaty with Muawiya
[43:35] Imam Hassan Must Be Followed and Obeyed By Every Muslim
[46:24] Put Yourself in Imam Hassan’s Shoes
[47:52] Saad’s Message to Humanity
[49:11] Parting Thoughts 
 
Resources: 

Dialogue in the Source of the Belief by Saad Hameed
Sulh al-Hasan: The Peace Treaty of Hasan by Shaykh Radi Aal-Yasin
Imam Hasan and Caliphate by Qurrat ul Ain Abidiy
Nahjul Balagha: Imam Hassan’s Bravery & Courage
Biography of Imam Hassan Ibn Ali by Sayed Ammar Nakshawani

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Quotes
“No one among all human beings has never lied, because we are human beings subject to mistake, to lies, to sin.” - Saad Al-Sikaafi
“Allah sent his messengers not to build empires. Some of the companions of the Prophet built huge empires. But this is not the purpose of Allah. Otherwise, the United States, the most powerful empire in history, would represent Allah's will?” - Saad Al-Sikaafi
“Anyone can be the head of the political system but an Imam has to be appointed by Allah. The Imam has to be infallible. He's not going to make any mistakes or do anything wrong.” - Saad Al-Sikaafi
“Imam Hassan is Imam, and he must be followed and obeyed by the muslims if they want to choose the true path of Islam.” - Saad Al-Sikaafi

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