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So much of our lives are spent gaining the skills needed to become employed. But before we begin seeking a livelihood, we should first strive to acquire contentment.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Acquiring contentment and practicing restraint

• Recognizing the true treasure

• Working to be independent

Zakat is one of the pillars of practicing Islam. Without even one of the pillars, the foundation collapses.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The importance of Zakat

• Allah’s promise of increase

• Giving Zakat out of love

Resources:

• Zakat: A Comprehensive Reader: https://tinyurl.com/4a3ybyb3

The Angels sit at the entrance of the mosque on Friday, writing down the names of those who attend.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The blessings of Jumu‘a

• The time when prayers are answered

• Other Friday devotions

There are many times in our lives when we come to a crossroad. The Prayer for Guidance (Salat al-Istikhara) is a powerful means to be granted direction and clarity.

In this episode, we will cover:

• What type of people to seek counsel from

• The Prayer for Guidance

• How to respond to the signs

Resources:

• How to perform the Prayer for Guidance: https://tinyurl.com/3rnjpdtk

Imam al-Shaʿrani says, "The delay of prayers being answered is most often due to sins."

In this episode, we will cover:

• How to have your prayers answered

• Having no entitlement with Allah

• The Prayer of Need

Resources:

• How to Perform the Prayer of Need: https://tinyurl.com/3zwzztd8

The Prophet ﷺ taught us to regularly ask Allah ﷻ for forgiveness. This helps us stay humble and recognize that we are imperfect.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The virtue of repentance

• Never giving up on the spiritual path

• The Prayer of Repentance (Salat al-Tawba)

Resource:

• The Prayer of Repentance (to be said after praying 2 rak'as of an extra Prayer): اللهُمَّ مَغْفِرَتُكَ أَوْسَعُ مِنْ ذُنُوبِي، وَرَحْمَتُكَ أَرْجَى عِنْدِي مِنْ عَمَلِي

Transliteration: Allāhumma maghfiratuka awsa‘ min dhunūbī wa raḥmatuka arjā ‘indī min ‘amalī.

Translation: O Allah, Your forgiveness is more immense than my sins and I have more hope in Your mercy than in my own actions.

One of the special Prayers we should add to our spiritual toolkit is the Prayer of Glorification, which the Prophet ﷺ said is so valuable that we should pray it at least once in our life.

In this episode, we will cover:

• How the various acts of devotion are like medicine

• The virtues of Salat al-Tasbih

• The way to perform Salat al-Tasbih

Resources:

• The Prayer of Glorification (Salatul Tasbih): https://seekersguidance.org/articles/general-artices/the-prayer-of-glorification-salat-al-tasbih/

Each period of the day has unique blessings, and engaging in the acts of devotion associated with that time bring out those blessings.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Prayer fills our life with blessings

• How Imam al-Junayd would open his shop

• Benefits of the Duha Prayer

One of the ways to prepare the heart to yearn for the Night Prayer (Qiyam al-Layl) is by freeing it from love of the world.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Spiritual and physical relief

• Untying the devil’s knots

• The believer’s honor

Each and every Sunna of the Prophet ﷺ contains immense benefits. One of these Sunnas that impacts us at a deeper level is the wudu.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Wudu as the believer’s shield

• Sleeping in a state of purity

• Connection to the Unseen realm