In the rush of deadlines, meetings, and ambitions, Ramadan can easily become just another month in the calendar. We fast during the day, attend a few prayers at night, and promise ourselves we will do better next year.But Surah al-Qadr reminds us that Ramadan is not merely about fasting, it is about a night that can outweigh a lifetime.Allah ta'ala says:“The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.” — [Qur’an 97:3]A thousand months is more than 83 years, that is longer than the average human lifespan. One night, if embraced with faith and sincerity, can carry the weight of an entire lifetime of worship.The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “Whoever stands in prayer on the Night of Decree out of faith and hoping for reward, his past sins will be forgiven.”— [al-Bukhari and Muslim]Ramadan is, therefore, not about how busy we are. It is about whether we recognize the value of time when Allah Himself multiplies it.Many of us invest years in building careers, businesses, and reputations. Yet Surah al-Qadr teaches that Allah can place the reward of decades into ONE single night for the one who turns back to Him.Perhaps one of the questions Ramadan asks us is:If Allah placed the reward of a lifetime in one night, will we be among those who rise to seek it?Join us for our next Treasures from Qur'an live session this coming Saturday, 7th March at 11:00am (GMT+8) as Syahmi dives deep into the heart of this short but powerful surah!🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4942903132028928

We are living in a constant race for more.More promotions.More income.More recognition.More likes.In this episode, we unpack Surah At-Takaathur and the psychological trap behind modern culture.What happens when ambition turns into obsession?When success becomes identity?When the competition only ends at the grave?This isn’t about stopping ambition.It’s about realigning it before it owns you.But to realign it.Join us - on Sunday, 1st March 2026 at 11:00am GMT 8+ (Malaysia) - in our series Treasures from Quran, as brother Aziz breaks down this short but very profoud surah🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4942903132028928

Why does Allah swear by the Sun, the Moon, and the Earth—the longest sequence of oaths in the Quran—before speaking to us?Join us for a discussion on Surah Ash-Shams, where the cosmic wonders of the universe meet the deepest secrets of the human heart. In just 15 short verses, this Surah unveils the ultimate formula for life: Success is not measured by what you own, but by how you manage your heart.What we will explore:•⁠ ⁠The 11 Oaths: Allah majestic creations.•⁠ ⁠Tazkiyah (Purification): How to condition our heart•⁠ ⁠The Thamud Warning: What happens when a society fail to manage their heart?•⁠ ⁠The Choice: Understanding the two paths Allah has placed within you.Don’t just recite it—feel the heat of its message. Is your soul being nourished, or is it being buried?اللهم آت نفسي تقواها، وزكها أنت خير من زكاها، أنت وليها ومولاهاO Allah, grant my soul its piety (taqwa) and purify it, for You are the Best of those who purify it; You are its Guardian and Master." (Sahih Muslim).🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4942903132028928

When the Universe Prostrates... ....But You Don’t.Everything in existence, the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the trees, and creatures unseen bows down and prostrates to Allah in absolute submission. Yet, among mankind and jinn, there are those who refuse.Surah As-Sajdah is a wake-up call, a reminder of where we came from, the reality of our fleeting time on earth, and the inevitable meeting with Malakul Maut (the Angel of Death). Rasulullah ﷺ would recite this surah every Friday at Fajr, alongside Surah Al-Insan, to remind us of our fragile existence and what comes after.In this episode inshaAllah, we reflect on:The ultimate act of worship: Sujud, why lowering ourselves is actually our greatest honour.The submission of all creation except for some mankind who persist in arrogance.The reality of what's to come - the coming of Angel of Death, the situation of the disbelievers in front of Allah etc.Join us at TBE this Sunday 30th March 2025 at 11:00 (GMT +8), in our final episode of Treasures from Quran this year, as we share some inspirational reminders from this surah! BarakAllahu fikum

Islam is always seen as a religion of Do's and Don'ts, restrictions and constraints. What people sometimes overlook, though, is that it is also a source of sustained joy and happiness: A concept that is difficult to grasp by non-religious individuals; and one that is taken for granted by Muslims, who, in modern times, tend to search for happiness To tackle this subject, we have a conversation with Dr. Abdullah As-Sueidi 🇸🇪 . In this episode, we discuss: ✅ How religion - through a deeper meaning in life - makes people more resilient, able to cope with hardships: something aethism and secularism can never provide ✅ Why do Muslims impose religion on others? Didn't Allah say, "there is no compulsion in religion"?✅ With all those restrictions, how exactly does Islam bring "joy" in one's life? ✅ The New Age Movement: Legit, pseudoscience, or outright shirik? ✅ Law of Attraction: With increasing number Muslims catching on to the "maifest" trend of "think, therefore I am", and how "the universe will give it to you" popularized by books such as The Secret, how should we understand this, as Muslims? Are these tips compatible with Islam? ✅ Individualism: In modern times, we are witnessing an increasing trend of more and more people living a more individualistic lives, preferring to live alone. Are people really better off alone? ✅ In Islam, worship is supposed to bring peace and traqulity - yet why don't some of us feel it? Why, for some people, it feels more like a burden more than anything?ℹ️ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Dr. Abdullah As-Sueidi 🇸🇪 Sheikh Dr. Abdullah As-Sueidi is a Swedish-born scholar who embraced Islam at age 16 after a profound spiritual search. He pursued extensive academic training in Saudi Arabia, earning a BA in Shariah and both an MA and PhD in Islamic Theology (Aqeedah) from the Islamic University of Madinah, where he eventually became a teacher at Masjid an-Nabawi. Specializing in the psychology of religion and the refutation of atheism, Dr. Abdullah bridges Western scholarly perspectives with classical Islamic tradition to provide contemporary spiritual guidance.Follow Sheikh Abdullah:📷 Instagram: @abdullah_sueidi 🫂 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abdullahassueidi ▶️ YouTube https://youtube.com/@abdullah_sueidi?si=TNoBMbt3ikXIt95Q TIME STAMPS0:00:00 Start0:03:41 Psychology of Religion0:11:20 No Compulsion in Islam: why force others? 0:24:00 how does Islam bring "Joy"? 0:35:30 New Age Movement 0:45:12 Individualism: Are people happier ALONE?0:48:11 Law of Attraction: Legit or pseudoscience?

In this episode of the Barakah Fact Podcast, we are joined by special guest Sheikh Abdul Raheem McCarthy to dive deep into the escalating tensions between the U.S., I$ra3l, and Iran.

As global anxieties rise and many wonder if we are witnessing the "Signs of the End" or the beginning of another World War, we peel back the layers of these geopolitical events from both a political and religious perspective.

In this conversation, we discuss:

The Reality of the Conflict: Is this truly a "religious war," or is religion being used as a political tool for regional control?

Strategic Alliances & "The Boogeyman": How Iran has historically served as a strategic "boogeyman" to influence the Gulf countries and secure Western military support.

I$ra3l’s Objective: Why a weakened America and a weakened Iran might actually serve certain regional agendas.

The Ummah’s Stance: How should Muslims interpret these events beyond an emotional response? We discuss the historical context of the region, including the impact of various regimes on Sunni Muslim populations.

A Call to Action: Why the lack of intervention in ongoing humanitarian crises reveals the true priorities of global superpowers and the importance of returning to a foundation of faith and justice.

Join us as we move past the headlines to understand how we, as an Ummah, should behave and react in these turbulent times.

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Surah Al-Asr is the third shortest surah in the Quran, containing only 3 verses and therefore making it a favourite for worshippers often times to recite it in their prayer when they are short for time. While it uses simple and direct words, it also has deep and comprehensive meanings, containing sharp and direct reminders for all mankind to adopt in avoiding the true catastrophic failure. In other words, Surah Al-Asr defines the criteria to earn minimum success.So much so, that our great Imam Shafi'ee once mentioned that if Allah had only revealed this Surah, it would be sufficient mankind! The short powerful nature of this surah made it a regular practice for the sahabah (companions of Rasulullah ﷺ) to recite it whenever they depart from a gathering. Ibn Qayyim even includes all the criterias in this surah as the basis of our personal jihad (struggle) against our whims and desires.So, what are the minimum success criteria? How can we put them into practice and plant it as our life slogan? What was the wisdom that was so profound about these ayat that the sahabah would recite it so regularly? Join us for this conversation on another episode from Treasures from Quran, as we share some reminders from this powerful Surah. See you there, in sha Allah! Barakallahu fikum

Rasulullah ﷺ once asked the great companion Ubayy ibn Kaab رضي الله عنه : what is the greatest verse in the Qur'an? Ubayy immediately recited ayatul Kursi: " اللَّهُ لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ" Out of over 6,000 verses in the Quran, Ubayy chose this ayah, verse number 255 from Surah Al Baqarah. Acknowledging his response, Rasulullah ﷺ replied, “by Allah, you are indeed favoured with knowledge ya Aba Mundhir!” (Muslim)It is no coincidence that we find this verse mentioned in countless statements of our Prophet ﷺ such that it becomes entrenched and often recited as part of our daily practice as Muslims striving to follow in the footsteps of Rasulullah ﷺ.✅ What makes this verse so profound such that Rasulullah ﷺ acknowledged it as the greatest verse of the Quran?✅ What key reflections, lessons and gems can we derive from this single verse that may enrich our understanding behind our daily practice of this verse?✅ Practical lessons: What are some daily activities which we are encouraged to recite this verse? Join us on Facebook / YouTube live on The Barakah Effect page on Sunday, 16th March 2025 as brother Reeza takes us on an inspirational journey to uncover these gems and together, we let's unearth these treasures from Quran!

Does a struggle-free life exist? Is true happiness to achieve a life that is free from stress or trials? Life is not always easy—stress, anxiety, and challenges are part of the journey. Yet, these struggles can become opportunities to strengthen your faith and character.Join us this coming Sunday at 11:00 am (GMT +8), in our second live session for our series of "Treasures from Qur'an" for Ramadan this year, where brother Aziz helps us explore these profound questions and uncover the wisdoms of Surah Al-Balad from the Quran: Of how they provide a roadmap for navigating life’s challenges with faith, compassion, and purpose - ultimately, reminding us that struggles are not only inevitable but also transformative when approached with the right mindset and actions. See you there! BarakAllahu fikum

Ahlan ya Ramadan! This year, 2025 / 1446AH, The Barakah Effect team's Ramadan Tadabbur series, Treasures from Qur'an, returns with our sessions on reflections, uncovering and sharing some key inspirations, practical applications as we discover of some of our favorite surah from the Book of Allah.The Prophet ﷺ said,مَنْ حَفِظَ عَشْرَ آيَاتٍ مِنْ أَوَّلِ سُورَةِ الْكَهْفِ عُصِمَ مِنَ الدَّجَّالِ "Whoever memorizes the first ten verses of the Surah al-Kahf, he will be protected from the Dajjal." (Muslim)Kicking off our series this year by Brother Faisal on the 1st Day of Ramadan, is about a special surah which Muslims are encouraged to recite every Friday, one which serves as an important protection against the worst calamity in the history of mankind: Al-Masih Ad-Dajjal. What is the significance of this surah - especially in the opening 10 verses - relating to protection against Dajjal? What are the key, important lessons and wisdoms that every Muslim needs to extract from these words of Allah that can protect us against the worst trial happening towards the End of Time which was warned by every single Prophet sent by Allah?Tune in and join us on Sunday, 2nd March 2025 @ 1st Ramadan 1446AH as we uncover these treasures together!