By SoulFood FM
Podcast by SoulFood FM
Eid is a time of joy, celebration, and gratitude for the great blessing of being given Ramadan. In this episode, you will learn: • The realities of Eid • The Greatest Eid • Love & yearning Recommended link: • Eid Glorification: https://soundcloud.com/omar_mm/takbiraat-of-eid Intro...
Whoever has a good intention, God opens for them seventy doors of His enabling grace. In this episode, you will learn: • The way to form your determination • The importance of sincerity in intention • Multiplying blessings through intentions Intro and...
Restraint and self-discipline are both necessary elements on the path of spiritual refinement. In this episode, you will learn: • The best act of worship • Controlling speech and desires • Achieving restraint with excellence Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
The Prophet ﷺ said, "Truly, actions are judged based on their endings." In this episode, you will learn: • Good endings • Taking the means to achieving a good end • How sins bring wretchedness Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
One of the dangers of the ego is that it likes to become entrenched in its own opinions and look at everyone else as wrong. In this episode, you will learn: • The broadness of Islam • Etiquette in disagreement •...
Being able to forgive others and let go of grudges is heavy on the selfish ego, but is one of the ways to refine the soul in order to attain everlasting honor. In this episode, you will learn: • The spiritual...
If you had the upper hand over someone who wronged you, how would you deal with them? In this episode, you will learn: • Choosing our heroes • The Prophetic Way (Sunna) • Guidance vs. Dominance Recommended Links: • Stories of mercy...
The greatest miracle occurs when you remain upright in your words, deeds, and states. In this episode, you will learn: • The greatest miracle • The tribulation of the Dajjal • Importance of the Prophet's prayers ﷺ Supplication for Laylat ul-Qadr: •...
God says in the Quran, “None of you [believers] will attain true piety unless you give out of what you cherish.” [Quran 3:92] In this episode, you will learn: • How giving is a sign of faith • The intentions of seeking wealth •...
Choosing your words with excellence has consequences on your heart and your state in the Hereafter. In this episode, you will learn: • The potential of speech • The heart's reaction to speech based on its state • Why you should busy yourself with...
One of the greatest ways to bring life to your heart is through listening to the Quran. In this episode, you will learn: • The impact of the Quran • Importance of actively listening • Connecting to people of understanding The Best...
The spiritual seeker is someone who takes full advantage of the present moment. In this episode, you will learn: • A breakdown of the Islamic calendar • The importance of commemorating major events Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
One of the most important actions of the heart is having aspirations in attaining God's generosity and grace. In this episode, you will learn: • The story of Sayyiduna Haritha (may God be pleased with him) • Being true with God...
The Battle of Badr was one of the most significant events in the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his Companions, but what can we learn from it today? In this episode, you will learn: • Reflections on the Battle...
In the vast majority of cases, argumentation only serves to inflate the ego and causes division between the hearts. In this episode, you will learn: • Harms of arguing • Importance of reconciliation • Etiquette of disagreement Intro and outro music by...
Protecting our homes from dubious things is one of the ways we cultivate a healthy spiritual environment in our lives. In this episode, you will learn: • How honor comes through goodness • Why staying away from doubtful things is the...
Extending your hands to the Allah and expressing your need to Him is believer's first response in times of need. In this episode, you will learn: • The dangers of asking people • The honor of asking Allah • Recognizing the...
“But eat the lawful and good things that God provides for you. Be mindful of God, in whom you believe.” [Quran 5:88] In this episode, you will learn: • The importance of carefully seeking halal food • A story of Abu...
In a polarized world, one must be especially careful from engaging in hate and contributing to any sort of harm and oppression. In this episode, you will learn: • The dangers of oppression • The man who hit his servant •...
Taking dubious or forbidden things diminishes the light of faith within the heart. In this episode, you will learn: • The importance of honoring others' rights • How the religion emphasizes good interactions • That scrupulousness is the path to God's...
Have you ever thought of shaking hands as a spiritual experience? In this episode, you will learn: • The effects of shaking hands on the heart • The Angels' descent in Ramadan • The etiquette of shaking hands Intro and outro music...
Looking at nature, the heavens, and the beauty around us gives birth to contemplation, which is necessary for spiritual growth. In this episode, you will learn: • How to connect your gaze to the majesty of the Creator • Contemplating nature...
Using your eyes to look at creation with mercy, compassion, and honor beautifies the heart and the world. In this episode, you will learn: • How the gaze is connected to worship • Looking at creation with mercy • The effects...
Using one's sight to look upon that which is pleasing to the Creator gives life to the spiritual insight of the heart. In this episode, you will learn: • Using your sight for spiritual insight • The effects of looking at...
Seeking sound advice opens up the heart's insight and helps with one's understanding, guidance, and growth. In this episode, you will learn: Thankfulness to God through obedience | How to benefit from advice | The impact of advice on the...
What you listen to shapes your thoughts and choices. In this episode, you will learn: • Importance of hearing • Why you should seek to listen to good things • How you purify your heart through listening Intro and outro music by...
Words have a profound impact on the individual, family, and society. But are we conscious of the words we say? In this episode, you will learn: • The effect of words upon the individual and society • How foul speech affects...
The tongue is the translator of the heart and its words have a serious impact upon the heart. In this episode, you will learn: • Directly proportional impact between the heart and limbs • Worship’s affect on speech • The tongue’s...
Imam Ibn Ata' Illah said, "Your limbs are like irrigation channels that flow to the heart." In this episode, you learn: • The place of moral accountability • The connection between the heart and limbs • How actions are based on...
Your heart is the center of your being, and your limbs are connected back and have an impact on the heart. In this episode, you will learn: • The unique qualities given to the heart • The relationship between the heart...
In a world of pseudo-spirituality and "augmented" reality, we have to differentiate between true spiritual experiences and counterfeits. In this episode, we will cover: • Miracles of delusion • The Prophet Muhammad's miracles ﷺ • Uprightness
In commemoration of the Isrāʾ & Miʿrāj, we're re-releasing the episode on the Prophet's wondrous journey ﷺ ——— Part 2 of the Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent After the Night Journey to Jerusalem, the Prophet ﷺ begins his ascent through the seven levels...
In commemoration of the Isrāʾ & Miʿrāj, we're re-releasing the episode on the Prophet's wondrous journey ﷺ. ——— The greatest spiritual journey occurred on the night when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was taken to Jerusalem, then ascended to Paradise. In this episode, we...
Understanding the level of authority and divine protection given to the Prophets and Messengers helps us develop our certitude. In this episode, we will cover: Infallibility of the Prophets • The Prophet's Heart ﷺ • Spiritual Perfection. Additional resource: اللهم صلِّ على...
Prophets are the key-holders to the spiritual realm and are granted a superior wisdom given to them by Allah. In this episode, we will cover: • The rank of prophets • True wisdom • Understanding the Sunna Additional resource: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ وَحُبَّ مَنْ...
Faith helps us see past the superficiality of this worldly life and recognize divine truths. When your faith is strengthened and nurtured, it becomes certitude. In this episode, we will cover: • The strong believer • Being heart-blind • Ways to strengthen your imān
In light of the tragedies taking place in the world, we decided to share an episode from Season 5 on tribulations. We ask for the restoration of peace and justice for all those facing oppression in the world. --- In the face...
Faith is connected to the Unseen realm, and the purer your soul becomes, the more attuned to it you become. In this episode, we will cover: • How Prophets connect us to the Unseen • Guardian Angels • Witnessing the Unseen at death Recommended Prophetic...
We live in confusing times. Falsehood masquerades as truth and it seems like ugliness and indecency are widespread. We have lost touch with our Creator, which has made us lose touch with our own humanity. It is precisely in times such...
The spiritual retreat (i'tikaf) helps you find stillness and allows your heart to become more present with Allah ﷻ. In this episode, we will cover: • Spiritual refuge • The Prophet’s heart ﷺ • Always standing at Allah’s door ﷻ
Every action of the Prophetic Way (Sunna) is filled with blessings, and brings light to the heart. In this episode, we will cover: • The blessings of Suhur • Hastening to break one’s fast • Rewards for feeding a fasting person
The blessed days throughout the year are gentle forms of encouragement that help us keep to the path of worship and obedience. In this episode, we will cover: • The wisdom in fasting 6 days of Shawwal • Blessings of the Day of...
Ramadan teaches us to see beyond the special times of worship and to seek the Most High ﷻ. In this episode, we will cover: • The Night Prayer • Devotion without arrogance • Laylat ul-Qadr
Fasting is unique in that Allah the Exalted said in a Hadith Qudsi, "Fasting is for Me, and I will give its reward." In this episode, we will cover: • Benefits of fasting • Resembling the Angels • How Allah honors the fasting person
Shaykh Abu Bakr bin Salim (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "Whoever is not thankful for small things will not be thankful for great things." In this episode, we will cover: • The blessings of gratitude • Being thankful for even the...
Feedings others, especially when done with love for Allah, has an immense impact on the heart and is a means for people's souls to connect at a deep level. In this episode, we will cover: • The first teaching in Madina •...
Money has the power to bring out the best and the worst in us—which is why being generous brings light to the heart. In this episode, we will cover: • The great virtue of generosity • The Prophet’s generosity ﷺ • Finding the balance
A sign of a healthy Muslim community is that there is a culture of looking out for one another and giving loans to those in need. In this episode, we will cover: • The benefit of giving a loan • Seeking a livelihood...
When you are giving out of love, you have to give of what you love. And Allah says in the Quran, “You will never achieve righteousness until you donate some of what you cherish.” [3:92] In this episode, we will...
