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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

• Why rectifying your speech is part of faith

• The tongue’s effect on the other limbs

Intro and outro music by Nader Khan

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 the state of the heart

Intro and outro music by Nader Khan

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 and limbs

• The reality of the heart

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Intro and outro music by Nader Khan

This episode of SoulFood is different.

When bad things happen in the world in the name of Islam, it brings us all down. But this episode is meant to give guidance, hope, and a better perspective on dealing with tragedies.

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Truthfulness of speech has profound consequences that affect all other actions, since the tongue is the translator of the heart.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The impact of truthful speech

• What "truthfulness of actions" means

• The dangers and harms of insincerity

• Truthfulness in Prayer

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

The tongue is the interpreter of the heart. If the tongue is upright, it is a sign of the soundness of one's heart. And that is why truthfulness of speech is an integral part of a Muslim's character.

In this episode, you will learn:

1. The importance of telling the truth

2. How truthfulness leads to Paradise

3. The importance of practicing what you preach

4. A story of Imam Abdul Qadir Al-Jilani

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

This year the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ coincides with Christmas. That's why we wanted to record a special episode of SoulFood focusing 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 (https://youtu.be/9OfQjEY7x0s?si=k4Lgk7p0kG9CfTnn)

• "The Muslim Jesus" by Tarif Khalidi (https://a.co/d/1rhNrK0)

• "Mary: the Blessed Virgin of Islam" by Aliah Schleifer (https://a.co/d/h5mV7FX)

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

Maintaining family ties is one of the most important duties of a believer, especially in times of individualism and selfishness.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The danger of severing family relations

• The unique honor God gave the womb

• Being good to parents

• Comprehensive qualities of the Prophet ﷺ

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

The foundation of magnanimity is to realize the underlying truth that the universe runs according to a will other than yours, by a decree other than yours, and by a plan other than yours.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The meaning of magnanimity

• Molding our naifs inclinations

• How magnanimity is related to faith

• Learning to leave it in God's hands

Suggested Invocation:

• La ḥawla wa la quwwata illā billāh (there is no power nor might, except by God).

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

One of the signs of a refined soul and beautiful character is the ability to display forbearance.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The definition of forbearance

• True strength

• The miraculous nature of forbearance

• Acquiring forbearance

• Being upset for the right reasons

To support the programs and services of The Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Toronto, donate today at www.mcuoft.com/donate

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