A Muslim Woman's Powerful Story of Turning Grief into Strength | Hafsah Adham (Full Episode)
Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Hafsah Adham, who speaks about how her faith in Allah helped her deal with her husband's death and why Muslims should engage in ethical business and marketing.
00:00 - Introduction
04:25 - Coping With Husband's Death and Finding Purpose
08:04 - Grieving and Finding Strength
17:16 - Navigating Grief and Support Systems
24:22 - Faith, Grief, and Acceptance
28:27 - Living with Intention and Purpose
35:14 - Forgiveness and Faith
41:30 - Navigating Online Business and Ethical Marketing
50:57 - Authenticity in Business and Marketing
58:49 - Ethical Business Practices
01:08:34 - Understanding Self, Relationships, and Purpose
01:14:55 - Realizing the Fragility of Life
Links: https://www.awakenedheartsacademy.com/about
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The TRUTH about SYRIA & Why Muslims Should be Optimistic - Sh Mujahid Ali (Full Podcast)
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Mujahid Ali who speaks about seeking knowledge in Syria before the revolution, why the Ummah should celebrate the downfall of the Assad regime and why Muslims should be optimistic about the future.
00:00 - Introduction
02:06 - The fall of the Assad regime
04:27 - Choosing Syria to seek Islamic knowledge.
06:32 - Arrival and settling in Syria for studies.
07:53 - Initial observations about Bashar al-Assad's regime.
15:34 - Spiritual environment in Damascus and study routine.
17:22 - Historical significance of the Sham region.
21:05 - Contributions of the Umayyad Caliphate.
22:40 - Trials and tribulations in the region.
31:20 - Coexistence of different communities in Syria.
31:49 - Unique experiences and stories in Syria.
32:31 - Bilal's (RA) grave and historical sites.
37:15 - Renowned Islamic scholars and their final resting places.
38:15 - Historical significance of various sites in Syria.
38:30 - Good news about Syria and hopes for Palestine.
39:14 - Discussion about skepticism over celebrating Assad's downfall.
40:22 - Reflection on the oppression under Bashar al-Assad.
44:27 - Encouragement for Syrians to enjoy their regained freedom.
46:30 - Influence of Turkey and hopes for Syria's stability.
47:55 - Observations from visits to Syria before the Arab Spring.
52:18 - Discussion on the resilience and spirit of the Syrian people.
56:55 - Analyzing some causes behind the revolution.
1:00:50 - The importance of global Muslim solidarity with Syria.
1:04:05 - Concluding thoughts on Syria's path forward.
1:04:55 - Final messages of optimism and unity for Syria's future.
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Sami Hamdi's POWERFUL MESSAGE to the Ummah About the Struggle for GAZA (Full Podcast)
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Sami Hamdi who speaks about the need for supportive families, his journey into Tunisian politics, lessons from Bosnia and why Muslims should not stop struggling for Gaza.
00:01 - Balancing Family and Activism
06:19 - Marriage and Building a Fortress
15:33 - Purpose and Expectations in Marriage
25:58 - Shaping Influences and Political Realities
37:24 - Power Dynamics in Tunisian Politics
41:45 - Lessons in Leadership and Influence
45:56 - Staying True to Islamic Principles in Politics
49:24 - Lessons in Practice and Faith
55:47 - Impact of Gaza on US Politics
59:13 - Impact of Gaza on Global Politics
1:08:01 - Power of Perseverance and Compassion
1:14:16 - Disconnect in the Ummah
1:19:21 - Stories of Resilience in Bosnia
1:28:16 - Stories of Perseverance and Faith
1:39:22 - Being Optimistic
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Why Muslims Should not IGNORE the Mental Health Crisis! | Dr Rania Awaad
Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Dr Rania Awaad who discusses the Islamic perspective on mental health.
00:00 - Intro
02:38 - First impressions of Britain's Muslim commnunity
03:37 - Dr Rania's Role Models
04:55 - Combining Deen & Dunya
06:16 - Entering the mental health profession
07:18 - The difference between psychiatry and psychology
08:17 - Muslim attitude towards mental health
09:20 - The resilience of the Palestinians
10:05 - Has mental health issues increased?
11:15 - How to build resilience in our children
15:18 - What are the biggest mental health challenges faced by Muslims in the West?
16:38 - The Seerah and the year of sorrow
19:44 - Can sinning affect mental health?
21:33 - What is Islamic Psychology?
24:02 - OCD and waswasa
27:45 - What is depression?
32:56 - Everyday things which could affect our mental health
35:00 - Things you can do to help your mental health
37:42 - The Qur'an is a healer
41:32 - Practising seclusion & disconnecting
43:46 - Maristan & Dr Rania's vision for Mental Health
48:47 - Mental health resources
50:36 - Conclusion
Links:
https://alkhaleeltours.com/alkhaleelinstitute
https://maristan.org/
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Why I Quit the Music Industry | Safe Adam (Full Podcast)
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Safe Adam who explains why he quit being a singer-songwriter in the mainstream music industry and how Allah helped him become a successful nasheed artist.