As the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ falls very close to the time many people celebrate the birth of Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him), we decided to re-release this episode of SoulFood from 2015. This episode focuses on the story of Lady Mary (peace be upon her) and the miraculous birth of Jesus ﷺ in the Quran.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The Family of 'Imran

• The Lady Mary ﷺ

• The Birth of Jesus ﷺ

• His Life and Miracles

• Relationship between Prophets Jesus and Muhammad (upon them both be peace)

Recommended Links:

• Lessons from the Life of Jesus ﷺ by Habib Ali al-Jifri (http://seekershub.org/podcast/2015/12/23/life-of-prophet-jesus/)

• "The Muslim Jesus" by Tarif Khalidi (https://www.amazon.com/Muslim-Jesus-Literature-Convergences-Inventories/dp/0674011155)

• "Mary: the Blessed Virgin of Islam" by Aliah Schleifer (https://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Virgin-Islam-Aliah-Schleifer/dp/1887752021/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1543685255&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=mary+the+blessed+virgin+of+islam+allah+schleifer)

Intro and outro music by Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ translates spiritual realities into practice. His Way is the path to God the Exalted.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The obligation of following the Prophet ﷺ

• Overcoming desires

• Purification from lowly qualities

Intro and outro music by Ahbab al-Mustafa

The Grand Covenant we took with God is fulfilled in this world by our covenants with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The Grand Covenant with God

• How to fulfill that Covenant in this life

• The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Additional Resource:

• Formula of Salawat:

اللهم صلِّ على سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمّدٍ وآلِهِ وصَحْبِهِ وسَلِّم

Transliteration: Allāhumma ṣallī ʿalā Sayyidinā Muhammadin wa Ālihi wa Ṣaḥbihi wa sallim.

Translation: God, send Your blessings upon our master Muhammad, and upon his Family and Companions, and prayers of peace.

The greatest happiness is experienced when attaining everlasting honor in the Hereafter.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The 20 gifts given to righteous servants in the next life

• The 4 qualities we must hold to

• Conclusion to Season 5

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Special Eid Takbiraat intro and outro by Dr. Omar Mahmood. Listen to the full track at https://soundcloud.com/omar_mm/takbiraat-of-eid

Out of His generosity and mercy, God grants a special honor to His righteous servants.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The 20 gifts given to righteous servants in this life

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Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass

Good things don't come easy, as the price on the spiritual path is immense. But it's very much worth it.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Why the stakes are high

• Safety in both worlds

• Honor in both worlds

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Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass

Even at this advanced stage on the spiritual path, you must be careful of pitfalls and constantly ask God for steadfastness.

In this episode, we will cover:

• How adab (good etiquette)brings an increase

• Seeking protection from failure

• Distance on the spiritual path

Additional resource:

رَبَّنَا لاَ تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ

Transliteration: Rabbanā lā tuzigh qulūbana baʿd idh hadaytanā, wa habb lanā min ladunnka raḥma, innaka anta al-Wahhāb.

Translation: ‘Our Lord, do not let our hearts deviate after You have guided us. Grant us Your mercy: You are the Ever Giving.’

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Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass

In addition to thanking God ﷻ for the worldly blessings we have, we should think more deeply about the religious and spiritual blessings in particular.

In this episode, we will cover:

• True blessings

• The dishonor of ingratitude

• The Greatest Blessing

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Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass

When you show thankfulness to God, He preserves that blessing and grants you an increase in it.

In this episode, we will cover:

• The benefits of gratitude

• The highest form of gratitude

• Gratitude & patience

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Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass

When you realize the Exaltedness of God and creation's utter neediness of Him, then you are able to turn your heart’s gaze away from other beings and focus on God.

In this episode, we will cover:

• Attachment to others' opinions

• Raising your standards

• Quality of worship

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Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass