Download the companion journal for guidance and gems for each step of salah: https://yqn.io/baeh

Everything seeks to keep you distracted from your Lord. But your ultimate purpose is to choose devotion over desire, and every salah you make is a manifestation of that devotion.

So when you stand to pray, how to you maintain your focus? How can you go beyond rote recitation and instead enter the deep flow state of a salah made with complete khushoo'?

Tune in to learn how to pray with presence with Sh. Omar Suleiman, then join us in the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah to learn even more.

Sign up for series updates here: https://yqn.io/0p7g

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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

When all else fades, only hope in Allah remains.

At the moment of death, no deed will matter more than trusting in His mercy. Even the most righteous entered the Barzakh with sins—yet it was their good opinion of Allah that erased them. In that unseen world, His mercy conceals shortcomings, and His forgiveness grants peace.

The gates of redemption never close to those who sincerely seek Him. So as you journey through this life, carry this truth with you: hope in Allah is not just a feeling—it is the greatest act of worship.

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.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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

Every soul in the Barzakh carries the weight of 'if only'. The sinner will wish they had repented. The righteous will wish they had done more. Even the martyr will long to return—not for this world, but to sacrifice themselves for Allah again.

No one regrets a missed opportunity in the dunya. They only regret the deeds they didn’t do for Allah. What will you wish for when time runs out?

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.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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

What did your Tahajjud plant for you?

When the world slept, you stood in the stillness of the night, whispering to your Lord. The tears you shed in secret watered a garden unseen—one that now grows in your grave, lighting it with peace. While others fear what awaits them, you have a secret gift, waiting to be unveiled.

Tahajjud is not just a prayer—it’s an invitation to nearness. And in the Barzakh, the one who stood before Allah in the night will stand closest to Him in eternity.

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.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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

What happens in the heavens and the graves on Laylatul Qadr?

The angels fill the skies, and destinies are written. The living pray for mercy, while the dead long for one more chance. But this night isn’t just for us—its blessings reach beyond. Your du’a can lift the souls of those who have passed, just as it can change your fate. Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul ‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anna—don’t forget to include them in the "us."

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.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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

Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not working. Your du’a can strengthen the feet of the oppressed, ease a soul in the grave, or even shift history itself. The martyrs of Gaza may not have seen the victory they set in motion, just as Sumayya (ra) never saw Mecca embrace Islam. But in the Barzakh, they may be greeted with news of their impact.

And what about your loved ones who have passed? The Prophet ﷺ said du’a reaches them like gifts of light, easing burdens and raising ranks.

If you knew how much your du’a mattered, would you ever stop making it?

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.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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

What is the impact of a sincere du'a made for another?

Our lives are an intricate network of interactions, big and small. For those who pray for each other, even just by asking for the forgiveness of the believing men and women, there is an unimaginably big impact across time and space. One day, you'll meet those you prayed for, as well as those who prayed for you. And even if you never met in this life, the bond you share as members of the same ummah is unbreakable.

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.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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

Who will you be with in the Barzakh? Beyond just your family, you will be reunited with those who were your closest friends in this life.

But pause: is this a good thing or a bad thing? Are your friends from the righteous, who encourage you to good, or do you know deep down that they urge you away from your faith? The company you keep will be a major component of your eternity, so choose wisely.

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.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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

Your loved ones who died haven't left you. They've just moved on to the next station of life—and phone service isn't very good there. They're waiting to see you again, and as they wait, they rejoice in your visits to their graves. They celebrate when they hear of your 'ibadah and accomplishments in the dunya. And they are elated to receive the best gift of all that you can possibly give them: your du'a for them.

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.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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

Patience and gratitude are the keys to contentment, in this life and the next. For every hardship, patience brings peace and grows gardens of reward. And every moment gift Allah has given you, from the ability to hear Qur'an to the chance to enjoy a bite of food, is an opportunity to say 'Alhamdulillah' with deep sincerity, and allow your thankfulness to flourish. 

Can we learn how to have both from the example of a limbless father of a dead son? 

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.

https://yaqeeninstitute.org

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