Yaqeen Podcast

You’re flying through the Qur’an this Ramadan, but it feels distant. Why don’t the words of God move your heart? Why does it reach some people so easily while you struggle to connect?

In this reflection, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explores the barriers blocking the Qur’an—distraction, heedlessness, and giving it only what’s left of our time. The Mighty Book is too proud to accept leftovers, and it will only attend to you if you give it your undivided attention.

“The Qur’an will never give you part of itself until you give it all of yourself.” — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

“It’s not about stopping at an ayah. It’s about you opening your heart wide for an ayah to stop you.” — Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy

“I know from Allah what you don’t know.” These were the words of Prophet Ya’qub (as) when everyone around him believed Yusuf (as) was gone forever. But how did he hold onto certainty when the world told him otherwise? And what does this teach us about faith in the Unseen—especially when the promise of justice in places like Palestine seems so far away?

In this reflection, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the deep connection between Ya’qub and Yusuf (as), the unseen ways Allah reassures the hearts of the oppressed, and why true faith is believing in Allah’s promise—no matter how impossible it seems.

“We know from Allah what they don’t know. And we have more trust in the word of Allah than in anything we see in front of us.” — Dr. Omar Suleiman

Struggling to keep up with your Qur’an recitation goals this Ramadan?

Your greatest triumph isn’t how far you get in the Qur’an—it’s how far the Qur’an gets into you. Some rush through it, but the Qur’an only heals those who approach it with sincerity. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy breaks down the three types of people with the Qur’an—and what truly counts in your recitation.

“Now I understand why Hell exists.” This thought has resonated deeply in response to the latest atrocities in Palestine. But does it imply that Muslims are cruel and desire the suffering of others? And why is there a window to Hell in Paradise where believers witness the punishment of tyrants? In this brief reminder, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on maintaining moral integrity while seeking justice—and what it means to find peace in knowing oppressors will face their consequences.

“It’s not like the believers like to see suffering. It’s the confirmation that the suffering of believers did not go unpunished.” — Dr. Omar Suleiman

The Qur'an is the light in your darkest moments, the voice that will defend you when no one else can, and the companion that will never abandon you. But what happens when you abandon it?

The Prophet ﷺ described a terrifying fate for those who neglect the Qur'an. The words of Allah are meant to fill your heart, not collect dust on a shelf. In life, the Qur'an is your refuge. In death, it is your only defense.

Will it be your savior in the grave, or the proof against you?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

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Zina is a pathway to destruction. It starts with a glance, a conversation, a moment of indulgence, and before you know it, you’re trapped in an unrelenting fire. The Prophet ﷺ described the terrifying fate of those who let their desires consume them—a blazing oven in the Barzakh, where regret burns as fiercely as the flames themselves.

But the struggle against temptation isn't without reward. Those who hold on to their faith and protect their chastity in a world filled with desires are promised the shade of Allah on the Day of Judgment. Your restraint today could mean the difference between light and darkness, between a grave that feels like a garden or one that feels like an inferno.

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.

Debt doesn’t leave with your body—it follows you into the Barzakh. The soul remains suspended until its dues are settled, held back from its final destination. If unpaid debts weigh so heavily, what about the burden of riba (interest)? The Prophet ﷺ saw its punishment—people drowning in a river of blood, never reaching the shore. Meanwhile, charity multiplies your wealth in this life and builds your home in the next.

Will you be held back by debt, or propelled forward by your sadaqah?

NOTE: All depictions of Barzakh are purely conceptual and only vocals were used in the making of the soundtrack.

Download discussion guides for "The Other Side": https://yqn.io/2e7585

Captioning provided by Muhsen.