In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will take the opportunity to unravel the essence of fasting in Islam.
You will learn about the connection between fasting, also known as sawm or siyam, and the human mind and heart.
Despite the numerous physical benefits of fasting, the real benefits find their roots in the heart and the soul of man. You will learn about the real meaning behind why one is required to fast on the path of Islam.
 
You will also learn about the beauty of fasting through several Qur’anic verses and its connection with the three stages of Islam mentioned in the hadith of Jabril (AS).
Lastly, you will get a few suggestions on how to get the most out of fasting and how to use the month of Ramadan to strengthen bonds within family and within the community.
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The Deeper Dimension of Fasting

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In this conversation with Shaykh Fadhlallah Haeri, the beloved guide and teacher of faith-based spirituality shares his thoughts and insights regarding the current spiritual crisis that plagues humanity in the modern world, and advocates for a return to the spirit within as the key to reconnecting with the timeless and transcendent source of peace and security.



Shaykh Fadhlallah call for an awakening to the present moment and describes the now as the door and bridge to eternity, and also as the key to experiencing freedom from the fear and grief that otherwise dominates modern man who is typically trapped in an intermediate state of consciousness localized in the mind, which is the seat of the ego.



Shaykh Fadhlallah Haeri explains that the ego will continue to cause discontent and suffering in our lives until we reconnect with the spirit within, making possible a shift in awareness that leads to increasing expansion in our lives.



Additional topics discussed include the importance of spiritual companionship and environments, the necessity of taking personal responsibility upon the path of self-development and spiritual growth, the importance of balance both internally and externally in our lives, and much more.



About Shaykh Fadhlallah Haeri




The moment is eternal. The moment is divine.
Shaykh Fadhlallah Haeri



Shaykh Fadhlallah Haeris it the author of numerous books and works, and although based in South Africa, receives the love and admiration of students and seekers throughout the world.



To learn more about Shaykh Fadhlallah, please visit his website at shaykhfadhlallahaeri.com.

Returning to Spirit with Shaykh Fadhlallah Haeri

The son of Jewish Holocaust survivors, David Sterling, now also known as Hajji Mustafa, embraced Islam in 1976 in Monterrey, California. A seeker of truth, he has since continued in the quest and search for knowledge, wisdom and enlightenment, leading him to the company of some of the noble and notable servants of God.



He details his adventures and experiences in great detail in his recently published book, Journey in Grace: Gems Gathered from a Life on the Path. Having sought out guidance initially through numerous faith practices, he ultimately found truth in Islam, and Journey in Grace is a remarkable account of spectacular experiences upon the spiritual path.



I recently had the opportunity to meet and discuss with Hajji Mustafa about what led him to Islam, the importance of the way of the heart, the preeminence of meditative spiritual practice in Islam, how suffering, hardships and difficulties are in reality gifts from God, and much more.



I pray you enjoy and benefit from this most recent episode of Soul of Islam Radio, and that you may take guidance, wisdom and inspiration from this illuminating conversation with Sidi Mustafa David (Daud) Sterling.



About David Sterling



To learn more about Hajji Mustafa David Sterling, we highly recommend getting and reading a copy of his book, Journey in Grace: Gems Gathered from a Life on the Path. You can also reach out directly to Sidi Mustafa and email him directly.

Journey in Grace with David Sterling

Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman is the founder and director of the Gift of the Givers Foundation, which has grown to become the largest non-profit humanitarian relief organization on the African continent.



Originally a medical doctor, Dr. Sooliman gave up his career in the field following inspired spiritual guidance to make an even bigger impact in the world and in the lives of human beings.



In this illuminating conversation, we discuss the incredible origin story of The Gift of the Givers Foundation, the importance of seeking to pair internal spiritual development with meaningful and purposeful work in the world, how to truly experience happiness as human beings through service to others, and much more. 



About Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman and Gift of the Givers Foundation



To learn more about the incredible work and projects Dr. Sooliman is involved in through the Gift of the Givers Foundation and to support their invaluable work, please visit them at Gift of the Givers Foundation.

Gift of the Givers with Dr. Imtiaz Sooliman

Julien Drolon in a quest for truth, wisdom, guidance and understanding took a spiritual journey on foot in what was essentially a walk towards God that covered the distance of a thousand kilometers in Spain. His seeking ultimately led him to Islam, and later throughout the Muslims world.



Julien met his wife Zara Shafie in Malaysia, and together they founded Halis Media, which is a film and media production company that produces leading-edge documentaries on faith, religion and spirituality. Their most recent film, Freedom has been received with universal praise by both Muslims and non, and features some fifty converts to the religion from across the globe who share their personal experiences and journey to the faith and to spiritual freedom.



In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, I had the opportunity to discuss with both Julien and his wife about his incredible journey to Islam, how they met and married, the vital importance of media in the world today, the absolute necessity of supporting such faith-based production and content, the role of spirituality in the religion, the importance of proper mentorship and leadership in the faith, the axial age in which we live, the awakening and consciousness of the heart, the two types of knowledge, the necessity of taking Satan seriously, and much more.



May you enjoy and benefit from this illuminating conversation.



To your divine and eternal success.



About Julien Drolon and Zara Shafie of Halis Media



Julien Drolon together with his wife Zara Shafie are the founders of Halis Media. The Freedom film is their most recent release, and The Last Hope is scheduled to be released later this year—please support them in bringing these invaluable contributions to light. To offer help as a volunteer, please reach out to Julien and Zara via info@halismedia.com.

Finding Freedom with Julien Drolon and Zara Shafie of Halis Media

The unique healing benefits of black seed, also known as nigella sativa, kalonji, black cumin and others, have been known for over fourteen hundred years due to the statement of the holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who stated that these little black powerhouses can cure every disease with the exception of death itself. Yet the miraculous healing power of black seed is only recently being discovered by the western world as one of the most incredible foods for healing the human being.




The black seed is a cure for all diseases with the exception of death.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ [Bukhari]



The Blessed Black Seed with Abdullah Naki



In this illuminating and entertaining conversation, I sit down with Abdullah Naki of The Blessed Seed, one of the first companies making high quality black seed oil available to the general public.



We discuss his special spiritual journey into Islam, the importance of proper guidance and tutelage in the religion, the necessity of transcending the ego, the origin story of The Blessed Seed, the healing benefits of black seed oil, how the blessed black seed becomes a means for the awakening of faith in others, the extensive modern research with regards to the remarkable healing potentials for black seed, and much more.



We hope you enjoy this episode of Soul of Islam Radio.



To your divine and eternal success.



About Abdullah Naki and The Blessed Seed



Abdulah Naki is the founder and CEO of The Blessed Seed, one of the eariest and original companies specializing in producing and making available high quailty black seed oil. To learn more and order some of the best black seed oil available anywhere, please visit www.theblessedseed.com.

The Deeper Dimension of Fasting

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