Sacred Sustenance

Sacred Sustenance

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Sacred Sustenance episodes

  • Deceptive Desires: Types of Desires (Session 2) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
    You were created with certain natural desires: the desire for food, sex, money, fame, power and praise. Many of these desires deceive you in today’s world and one of our main goals in life is to control your desires.

    In this nine-part series, we discuss a different desire inside you and outline spiritual and practical methods to curb that desire and channel it in the right direction.

    - More "Deceptive Desires’ Series: http://mcceastbay.org/desires
    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Real Talk Series": http://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Traits of the Righteous" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/hallmark

    This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on February 10, 2021.

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    32 min
  • Deceptive Desires (Session 3) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
    You were created with certain natural desires: the desire for food, sex, money, fame, power and praise. Many of these desires deceive you in today’s world and one of our main goals in life is to control your desires.

    In this nine-part series, we discuss a different desire inside you and outline spiritual and practical methods to curb that desire and channel it in the right direction.

    - More "Deceptive Desires’ Series: http://mcceastbay.org/desires
    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Real Talk Series": http://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Traits of the Righteous" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/hallmark

    This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on February 17, 2021.

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    42 min
  • Deceptive Desires: Sexual Desires (Session 4) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
    You were created with certain natural desires: the desire for food, sex, money, fame, power and praise. Many of these desires deceive you in today’s world and one of our main goals in life is to control your desires.

    In this nine-part series, we discuss a different desire inside you and outline spiritual and practical methods to curb that desire and channel it in the right direction.

    - More "Deceptive Desires’ Series: http://mcceastbay.org/desires
    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Real Talk Series": http://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Traits of the Righteous" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/hallmark

    This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on February 24, 2021.

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    37 min
  • Deceptive Desires: Love of Money (Session 5) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
    You were created with certain natural desires: the desire for food, sex, money, fame, power and praise. Many of these desires deceive you in today’s world and one of our main goals in life is to control your desires.

    In this nine-part series, we discuss a different desire inside you and outline spiritual and practical methods to curb that desire and channel it in the right direction.

    - More "Deceptive Desires’ Series: http://mcceastbay.org/desires
    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Real Talk Series": http://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Traits of the Righteous" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/hallmark

    This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on March 3, 2021.

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    35 min
  • Deceptive Desires: To Argue & Be Right (Session 6) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
    You were created with certain natural desires: the desire for food, sex, money, fame, power and praise. Many of these desires deceive you in today’s world and one of our main goals in life is to control your desires.

    In this nine-part series, we discuss a different desire inside you and outline spiritual and practical methods to curb that desire and channel it in the right direction.

    - More "Deceptive Desires’ Series: http://mcceastbay.org/desires
    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Real Talk Series": http://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Traits of the Righteous" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/hallmark

    This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on March 10, 2021.

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    40 min
  • How to Get Into Your Dream College | Webinar For High Schoolers
    If you’re a teen feeling overwhelmed by how competitive and cut-throat academics can feel and you wish you had the secret formula on how to succeed in high school and gain admission to your dream college, Sr. Sadia Saifuddin and Br. Shahryar Abbasi from SuccessCo demystify the challenges in this webinar. They talk about:

    - The habits, skills, and mindset you need to develop and polish to succeed in high school
    - Which classes you should take
    - How to plan for summer internships and projects, even during Corona
    - How to choose Corona-friendly extracurriculars
    - Whether or not to take the SAT/ACT
    - How to create a college applications plan.

    Sr. Sadia Saifuddin & Br. Shahryar Abbasi also discuss college admissions in this workshop: https://youtu.be/zvbqlHCZ2iU

    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Real Talk Series": http://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Traits of the Righteous" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/hallmark
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Controlling Your Desires" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/desires

    This talk was delivered via the Evergreen Islamic Center (EIC) and South Bay Islamic Center (SBIA) and shared with the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on February 28, 2021.

    About the SuccessCo Presenters:
    Sadia Saifuddin,
    Co-Founder and Director
    Sadia is a UC Berkeley alumna and former Student Regent on the UC Board of Regents. She is a seasoned speaker, writer, and mentor and has guided dozens of young women as they pursue their dreams. Learn more about her at the Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us

    Shahryar Abbasi
    Co-Founder and Director
    Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker, mentor, and coach. Learn more about him at the Success Company: https://www.successcompany.co/about-us

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    1 hr 1 min
  • Deceptive Desires: Rank, Fame & Followers (Session 7) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
    You were created with certain natural desires: the desire for food, sex, money, fame, power and praise. Many of these desires deceive you in today’s world and one of our main goals in life is to control your desires.

    In this nine-part series, we discuss a different desire inside you and outline spiritual and practical methods to curb that desire and channel it in the right direction.

    - More "Deceptive Desires’ Series: http://mcceastbay.org/desires
    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Real Talk Series": http://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Traits of the Righteous" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/hallmark

    This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on March 17, 2021.

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    30 min
  • Deceptive Desires: Subtle Desires: People Noticing Your Worship (Session 8) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
    You were created with certain natural desires: the desire for food, sex, money, fame, power and praise. Many of these desires deceive you in today’s world and one of our main goals in life is to control your desires.

    In this nine-part series, we discuss a different desire inside you and outline spiritual and practical methods to curb that desire and channel it in the right direction.

    - More "Deceptive Desires’ Series: http://mcceastbay.org/desires
    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Real Talk Series": http://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Traits of the Righteous" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/hallmark

    This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on March 24, 2021.

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    33 min
  • Creating Muslim Homes of Peace | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
    Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah giving spiritual insights about creating homes of tranquility (sakeenah).

    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar

    This outdoor sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, March 26, 2021.

    Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker, mentor, and coach. Send him questions at: [email protected] and learn more about him at https://www.tiktok.com/@UCwu1KH6quKkwmyOYdhduLSw

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    23 min
  • Deceptive Desires: The Cure For All Your Desires (Session 9) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
    You were created with certain natural desires: the desire for food, sex, money, fame, power and praise. Many of these desires deceive you in today’s world and one of our main goals in life is to control your desires.

    In this nine-part series, we discuss a different desire inside you and outline spiritual and practical methods to curb that desire and channel it in the right direction.

    - More "Deceptive Desires’ Series: http://mcceastbay.org/desires
    - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Real Talk Series": http://mcceastbay.org/real-talk
    - Sidi Shahryar’s "Traits of the Righteous" Series: http://mcceastbay.org/hallmark

    This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on March 31, 2021.

    More MCC East Bay:
    Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar
    Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter
    Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa
    Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MCCPleasanton
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcceastbay
    42 min

About Sacred Sustenance

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This podcast offers spiritual nourishment and wisdom for those seeking to navigate the complexities of modern life while staying true to their spiritual path. The host, Abu Taha, provides spiritual insights, practical advice, and profound reflections to help listeners resist the distractions and pressures of contemporary society, question the status quo, and deepen their connection with the Divine.