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IlmFeed Podcast

IlmFeed·Hosted by Shabbir Hassan, Fatima Barkatulla and Hammad·100 episodes

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IlmFeed Podcast: Inspirational discussions with inspirational Muslims.

Why listen

IlmFeed Podcast is built around long, practical conversations with Muslim scholars, activists, creators, converts, parents, and community leaders. New listeners get a mix of personal testimony, Islamic guidance, and contemporary Muslim concerns, from marriage and parenting to Gaza, Syria, mental health, da'wah, and life in the West. It is especially strong for listeners who want faith-centered conversations that feel grounded in real community problems rather than abstract lectures.

Episodes

1 hr 19 min
Feb 21, 2026Episode 126
She's Helped HUNDREDS of REVERTS - Naaema Umm Eesa

Ustadha Fatima was joined by Naaema Umm Eesa where they spoke about Naeema's work with new Muslims and the reasons why thousands of Western women are embracing Islam. 00:00 - Opening & Introduction 03:06 - Remembering Da'wah Giants: Uzma Jung & Omar Tate 13:49 - How Things Were Different for Converts Back in the Day 15:23 - Families Threatening New Muslims 18:36 - Supporting New Muslims: The Islam Awareness Project 24:45 - Marriage Challenges for Converts 33:45 - Why Western Women Convert to Islam 42:18 - Top Reasons Women Accept Islam 47:15 - Impact of Hijab on Non-Muslims 51:40 - The Power of Muslim Sisterhood & Community 1:06:30 - Islamic Marriage & Gender Roles 1:11:08 - The Power of Salam 1:11:50 - What Attracts Women to Muslim Men 1:13:31 - The 50-50 Concept in Marriage 1:17:19 - Final Advice: Take Benefit of Five Before Five

1 hr 8 min
Dec 28, 2025Episode 125
2025 in Review: The Funny, Memorable & Shocking

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Hammad look back at 2025, and some of the highs and lows of the past year.  00:00 - Introduction 4:07 - Mamdani Wins New York Mayor 12:09 - Lesson: Focus Your Influence Where It Matters 14:44 - The Charlie Kirk Incident 18:43 - Gaza: Two Years of Genocide 28:45 - Podcast Reflections & Favourite Episodes 31:35 - Fatherhood: Welcoming Baby Jibreel 36:00 - Journey to Masjid Al-Aqsa 43:01 - Sudan Crisis: 18 Million Displaced 52:09 - UK Far-Right Rise & Anti-Muslim Hate 58:02 - Muslim Heroes & Contributions in UK 02:10 - Awards: Best & Worst of 2025 1:05:15 - Closing Thoughts & Dua

1 hr 18 min
Dec 21, 2025Episode 124
Your Algorithm Wouldn't EXIST Without Muslims - Ustadh Mustafa Briggs (Full Episode)

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Briggs where they discussed if Muslims have a place in Western countries and how Muslims shaped the West. 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Mustaf'as New Book: Islam and the Making of the Modern World 06:30 - Traditional Dress vs Western Clothing 12:17 - Was Western Fashion Influenced by Islam? 14:05 - Why Muslims Immigrated to the West 18:00 - Post-World War Immigration & Windrush 22:26 - Britain was Built on Colonization 26:15 - Eurocentric Narratives in History 28:06 - The Roman Empire Became a Caliphate 37:15 - Muslim Contributions to Science 38:21 - Bayt Al Hikma - The House of Wisdom 44:50 - Fibonacci & Arabic Numerals 45:03 - Zero: The Number That Changed Everything 46:47 - What's Missing in Islamic Education 48:15 - The Griots - Oral Historians of West Africa 52:00 - Muslims Influencing Modern Culture Today 56:27 - Muslim Rappers & Urban Culture 59:56 - The Qatar World Cup Impact 1:00:20 - Ramadan Lights in London 1:02:37 - Australia's Favorite Food is Halal 1:03:44 - Muhammad - Most Popular Name in the UK 1:04:48 - Muslims Are Still Contributing 1:07:10 - What Can You Contribute as an Individual? 1:12:00 - Knowledge is Power - Final Message 1:13:00 - The 85-10-5 Philosophy 1:15:04 - Don't Be Like Cattle

1 hr 27 min
Nov 17, 2025Episode 123
From Party Girl & Atheism to Islam - Aysha Mercedes

Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by Aysha Mercedes who speaks about how she went from a life of partying and not beleiving in God to embraching Islam and how her experiences with trauma encouraged her to help others. 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - How Mufti Menk Changed Inspired my non-Muslim Mother 12:36 - Healing Childhood Wounds and Finding Myself   19:58 - Living With Trauma   28:09 - From Atheism & Partying to Embracing Islam   44:01 - The Father Wound: How Absent Fathers Shape Daughters   51:49 - Breaking Generational Trauma in Muslim Families   1:06:06 - Growing Spiritually and Staying Connected to Faith   1:18:11 - Supporting Reverts, Single Moms, and the Isolated   1:27:06 - Final Reflections and Message to the Listeners

1 hr 3 min
Mar 21, 2025Episode 122
Should Muslims Leave the West? - Fatima Barkatulla & Mufti Barkatulla

Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by her father Mufti Abdul Qadir Barkatulla where they discussed the place of Muslims in the West and how Muslims can be a force for good at a time when the West is collapsing spirtually and morally.   00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Early Muslim Communities in the UK 04:32 - Journey from India to the UK 10:18 - Developing an Islamic Database 15:08 - Meeting with General Zia-ul-Haq 16:29 - Muslims in India: Past & Present Challenges 21:43 - Political and Social Strategies for Muslims 25:10 - Muslim Identity and Future Challenges 29:33 - Should Muslims Migrate from the West? 35:25 - Lessons from Muslim History in Europe 41:28 - Muslim Society and Future Unity 43:53 - Can Muslim Nations Unite Like the EU? 46:46 - Reflections on Personal Growth and Journey 48:42 - Spiritual Growth & The Importance of I'tikaf 54:05 - Challenges of I'tikaf in Modern Times 58:26 - Balancing Worship and Knowledge 59:37 - Parenting Philosophy & Raising Children 1:01:36 - Advice for the Next Generation of Muslims 1:03:11 - Conclusion & Final Reflections

1 hr 6 min
Mar 9, 2025Episode 121
3 Powerful Tips on How to Raise Children Who Love Islam - Ustadh Mohamad Baajour

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Mohamad Baajour who shared 3 practical tips in how to raise righteous children.   00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Qur'an? 04:46 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Sunnah? 07:00 - The power of Istighfar 11:49 - Do this Sunnah to have an angel make Du'a for you 13:46 - Tarbiyyah Role as an imam at the EPIC mosque 24:45 - Encouraging the youth to attend Fajr 24:58 - New challenges and dangers faced by today's youth 27:04 - Facilitating halal activities for the youth 28:11 - Parents need to live Islam 30:37 - Be gentle and encouraging towards your children 31:52 - Teach your children about Allah's attributes 33:22 - The power of making du'a for your children 37:02 - Leading by example 38:44 - What is Tarbiyyah & the Prophetic example 35:51 - Building Trust and Leading by Example 48:29 - Intentions for making your children Hafidh 56:03 - Balancing Travel and Community Involvement 59:11 - From a businessman to an Imam   A thank you to Al Khaleel Institute for facilitating this podcast. You can learn more about them at: https://alkhaleeltours.com/alkhaleelinstitute

1 hr 9 min
Feb 16, 2025Episode 120
I Met My Dad After 23 Years! - Mohammad Shoaib

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Moahmmad Shoaib who shared their experiences as young dads and Shoaib discussed how not having a father figure as a child inspired him to strive harder to be a great dad to his own children. 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Hadith about fatherhood 04:54 - Feeling 'ready' to be a father 09:27 - Being an active dad 15:31 - Balancing fatherhood and other responsibilities 20:29 - Reconciliation with absent father through Islam 29:03 - Navigating fatherhood through faith 36:57 - Homeschooling 45:40 - Parenting discipline and boundaries 56:53 - The importance of fatherly affection 1:04:53 - Being present as a father

1 hr 16 min
Jan 19, 2025Episode 119
A Muslim Woman's Powerful Story of Turning Grief into Strength | Hafsah Adham

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

1 hr 5 min
Dec 12, 2024Episode 118
The TRUTH about SYRIA & Why Muslims Should be Optimistic - Sh Mujahid Ali

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.

1 hr 40 min
Dec 1, 2024Episode 117
Sami Hamdi's POWERFUL MESSAGE to the Ummah About the Struggle for GAZA

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

53 min
Nov 18, 2024Episode 116
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 <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fVCoocNz8s&

59 min
Jul 28, 2024Episode 115
Why I Quit the Music Industry | Safe Adam

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.

59 min
Jun 26, 2024Episode 114
Why So Many Marriages are Failing and the Solutions! | Qari Ishaaq Jasat

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Ishaaq Jasat, where they identify some of the reasons why marriages are failing and discuss ways people can make their marriages stronger.   00:00 - Intro 02:38 - Receiving 13 divorce cases in one month 06:22 - Is marriage difficult? 10:21 - Why marriages are breaking down - some examples 17:49 - Be clear about expectations BEFORE marriage 20:21 - Marriage requires constant learning 25:01 - Why some marriages don't last for more than 2 years 34:42 - Why you should never compare your spouse to someone else! 38:35 - Arguments sometimes happen 42:21 - Marriage is a lifelong responsibility 43:59 - Belittling your spouse is really bad 44:40 - Men want respect, and women want love 48:18 - You are a team after getting married 56:54 - My Qur'an Journal   You can purchase My Qur'an Journal at: https://www.getmyquranjournal.com

1 hr 7 min
Apr 4, 2024Episode 113
The Greatest Miracle of My Life | Rahim Jung

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Rahim Jung who discusses powerful lessons from his life and shares the greatest miracle of his life.   00:00 - Intro 02:58 - Growing up without a Muslim identity 09:18 - What sparked me to come back to Islam 11:45 - Getting the Dunya and feeling an emptiness 14:49 - Happiness vs Contentment 18:33 - Accepting our Qadr 20:19 - Don’t chase fame! 21:44 - Beware of the hidden shirk 23:23 - The powerful example of Umar (ra) 25:18 - How to remain sincere whilst being in the public eye 33:31 - How did you become a TV presenter? 38:00 - Pushing yourself outside your comfort zone 42:41 - Miraculous Sadaqah stories 48:17 - Charity is a means getting all types of du’as accepted 51:04 - How my mother miraculously embraced Islam 1:04:57 - Never give up making du’a

1 hr 7 min
Mar 19, 2024Episode 112
How to Pray Like the Prophet ﷺ | Ustadh Asim Khan

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh Asim Khan where they share practical tips on how to develop khushu (focus & devotion) in salah.   00:00 - Intro 02:24 - What's the strangest place you've played Salah in? 07:01 - Leading Salah at Masjid Al Aqsa 08:04 - One tip which has transformed Ustadh Asim's Salah 09:24 - The power of Wudhu 12:29 - Should we focus on Fiqh or Khushu more? 13:38 - What is Khushu? 15:22 - Being 'present' with the mind and body in Salah 16:54 - Having reverence and awe of Allah during Salah 20:20 - Avoid praying too fast! 25:46 - How a non-Muslim's Sajdah taught Ustadh Asim a big lesson 29:05 - What does Mihrab mean? 30:00 - Repelling Shaytan's whispers in Salah 31:53 - More top Khushu tips 39:31 - The 5 levels of Salah 47:12 - Does having Khushu mean you don't know what's going on around you? 52:32 - Praying Salah at work 57:04 - Planning your day around Salah 01:03:15 - Tips for waking up for Fajr   Get Ustadh Asim's Elevate Your Salah book here: https://www.elevateyoursalah.com/

1 hr 3 min
Feb 29, 2024Episode 111
My Unforgettable Qur'an Journey - Lessons & Tips | Ustadh Yahya Raaby

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Yahya Raaby share their hifdh journeys and discuss ways in how we can develop a relationship with the Qur'an. Ustadh Yayha also shares tips on how to have a productive Ramadan.   00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Memorable Ramadan moments 05:00 - Leading Tarawih for the first time 08:03 - Ustadh Yahya’s Qur’an Journey 15:19 - The Somali way of revising the Qur’an 16:17 - Ustadh Shabbir’s best days of his life 18:59 - Learning life lessons from teachers 21:59 - Learning Arabic in the UK 27:08 - Don’t think you’re too sinful to open the Qur’an 31:11 - What does it mean to have a relationship with the Qur’an? 32:22 - Who are ‘the People of the Qur’an’? 34:40 - How to reflect over the Qur’an if you don’t know Arabic 40:15 - The power of morning and evening Adhkar 50:00 - Reflecting on the Stories from the Qur’an 51:58 - Qur’an Memorisation tips 56:34 - How to have a productive Ramadan 1:01:32 - Qur’an recitation

56 min
Feb 11, 2024Episode 110
How to Find Halal Love | Sh Ibraheem Menk

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Ibraheem Menk where they speak about how to find a spouse and what struggles people go through when looking for someone suitable.   00:00 - Intro 03:45 - Does marriage fix everything? 11:47 - When will we know when we are ready to get married? 19:10 - Negotiables & non-negotiables, making compromises 23:53 - Mature love 25:35 - Don't pin your happiness on others 28:01 - If men get Hoors, what will women get in Jannah? 31:24 - How do I find someone? 32:30 - Asking elders/imams to find someone for you 33:01 - Telling elders you found someone you want to get married to 35:24 - Using marriage apps 38:12 - Directly approaching a sister 42:41 - Asking a sister for her mahram's number 46:27 - Hurdles in finding someone 47:20 - Don't be too picky 48:14 - Don't be shy in telling people that you are looking to get married 49:35 - The importance of having Taqwa

1 hr 3 min
Jan 14, 2024Episode 109
How to Read Minds & Hearts | Sh Navaid Aziz

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Navaid Aziz where they discuss prophetic emotional intelligence and how we can learn it. 00:00 - Intro 02:20 - What does Islam say about emotions? 05:13 - Masculinity 09:27 - Finding the right balance with our emotions 13:02 - Channelling emotions for the sake of Allah 13:45 - Intelligence vs. emotional intelligence 15:28 - What is emotional intelligence? 16:18 - The Prophet’s ﷺ emotional intelligence 17:30 - The man who urinated in the Prophet’s ﷺ masjid 21:54 - How the Prophet ﷺ won hearts 23:45 - The Prophet’s ﷺ experience of pain & empathy for others 29:09 - No one escapes leadership 30:27 - Can one be soft and strong? 32:43 - Marriage & emotional intelligence 37:34 - It’s not just what you say, it’s how you say it 38:55 - Understanding others’ emotions 45:03 - Examples from the seerah of the Prophet’s ﷺ emotional intelligence 50:54 - Social media and our value for relationships? 54:26 - How to develop emotional intelligence 1:01:28 - Final thoughts #IlmFeedPodcast

1 hr 1 min
Dec 24, 2023Episode 108
How to Raise Children who Love Allah | Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf where they discuss what it means to be a father and how to raise righteous children.   00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Which name of Allah resonates with you right now? 03:04 - Why I don't use a smartphone 06:08 - Giving children good names 15:07 - Becoming a dad as a teenager! 21:55 - Practical parenting tips 27:42 - What are you kids watching on YouTube? 32:00 - Why aren't people getting married young? 35:43 - Individualism 38:42 - Learning to sacrifice 43:08 - Your hopes for your children? 46:32 - Challenges for Muslims at University 55:40 - Setting up Roots Academy 58:00 - Final pieces of advice   #IlmFeedPodcast

1 hr 21 min
Dec 7, 2023Episode 107
Palestine: Why Islam Will Win | Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad where they discuss the positives that can be taken from what's happening in Palestine. Shaykh Haitham also shares a roadmap Muslims could follow to achieve success both locally and internationally as an ummah.   00:00 - Intro 03:49 - Imani lessons we can learn from Palestine 05:58 - Allah wants this Ummah to lead 08:35 - The hypocrisy of the West has been exposed 09:31 - Don't expect that you won't be tested 11:23 - This is a clash of civilisations 15:54 - People are waking up 16:52 - Only Islam can stand up to imperialists 20:05 - "I am very optimistic (about the Ummah)" 24:19 - The West's intellectual decline 25:40 - Entire families are getting killed in Palestine 28:23 - The West & Israel's biggest mistake 30:46 - How can we avoid losing momentum for Palestine? 33:24 - Islam stops injustice around the world 36:29 - This time, it's different 37:47 - Does protesting help? 39:11 - "The ummah is in need of the entire ummah" - working together with different groups 41:56 - Everyone has a role to play 45:34 - Non-Muslims are standing up for Palestine 46:11 - Creating a strategy to appeal to the masses 47:26 - Avoiding tunnel visions 48:55 - Filling the spiritual and moral vacuum as Muslims 56:50 - The role of Imams & do protests help? 1:06:57 - A roadmap: how the ummah can be transformed 1:18:33 - Du'a

1 hr 11 min
Oct 22, 2023Episode 106
Palestine: Reclaiming the Narrative | Dr Asim Qureshi

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr Asim Qureshi where they analyse some of the media narratives about Palestine and how Muslims should approach this topic.   00:00 - Intro 02:19 - How are you feeling about what’s happening in Palestine? 04:10 - Being available for the Palestinians - what can you do for them? 09:05 - Is it correct to call it a ‘conflict’? 10:42 - Should it be described as ‘complicated’? 12:03 - Can you be Anti-Semitic if you stand with Palestine? 14:01 - Supporting Palestinian resistance 16:15 - Should you condemn? 42:07 - Was Nelson Mandela a ‘terrorist’? 57:00 - How does Israel keep getting away with breaking international law? 1:03:37 - What can we do support Palestine? 1:09:09 - How many books to you read?

1 hr 10 min
Sep 27, 2023Episode 105
Coping with the Death of a Loved One | Shakil Malji

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shakil Malji who speaks about how losing a child brought him closer to Allah.   00:00 - Intro 01:30 - What was your turning point in life? 04:36 - The blessings of Allah 05:50 - Connecting to Allah 07:14 - Son being diagnosed with SMA Type 1 10:37 - How I turned to Allah 14:57 - Being a driver for celebrities 17:47 - Allah is the best of planners 19:10 - Allah doesn’t test a person more than what they handle 23:06 - People struggling to enter Islam 29:30 - Walk to Allah, He will run to you 33:00 - Starting a charity 37:26 - Why Allah tests us 48:15 - Advise for someone who has lost experienced a loss of a loved one 51:35 - Daughter being diagnosed with SMA Type 1 1:03:26 - Charity work is not a competition

54 min
Sep 9, 2023Episode 104
Why do Bad Things Happen? | Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy where they discuss the question, 'why do bad things happen?' and share tips on how to endure trials & challenges in life.   00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Translating a book: THe Benefits of Trial & Tribulations 03:00 - You're not alone in being tested 04:30 - Tasting success through tests 06:51 - Reflecting on Allah's names - Ad Dhar & An-Nafi' 08:49 - Ma'rifah: Attaining deep conviction 13:59 - The meaning of Fitnah 15:27 - The difference between a test and a punishment 15:49 - We won't always know the wisdoms behind our tests. 20:51 - Learning to trust Allah 22:42 - Struggles make people strong 23:23 - Lessons from Yusuf (as) 27:09 - Sometimes you'll see wisdoms behind tests 34:10 - Finding sweetness in tests 38:20 - The highest level of sabr  44:27 - The faith of those who are at the end of their lives 47:03 - When a test makes you become a source of comfort for someone else   #IlmFeedPodcast

1 hr 16 min
Aug 13, 2023Episode 103
Powerful Seerah Moments | Dr Salah Sharief

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr. Salah Sharief where they reflect upon powerful moments from the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

1 hr 1 min
Jul 30, 2023Episode 102
Imams Talk Money & Business | Shaykh Ashiq

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Kazi Ashiqur Rahman where they speak about money and business and how Muslims should view wealth in Islam.

1 hr 11 min
Apr 10, 2022Episode 101
Atheism to Islam, Translating the Qur’an, Running a Publishing House - Amatullah Bantley

Ustadha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Amatullah Bantley who helped produce the popular Qur'an translation known as 'Sahih International'. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

1 hr 2 min
Mar 28, 2022Episode 100
Breastfeeding Advice, Natural Vs. Formula, Raising Healthy Babies - Aysha Abrar

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by certified Lactation Counselor Aysha Abrar where they discuss matters related to breastfeeding and motherhood. Aysha's website: http://www.ahlanmotherhood.com

56 min
Jan 24, 2022Episode 99
Building Confidence as Muslims, Servitude & Leadership - Mohammad Arshad

In this episode of the IlmFeed Podcast, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mohammad Arshad where they talk about creating an impact in society. Mohammad’s free training for Confidence and Speaking: https://www.muslimmastery.com/confidence Subscribe to Muslim Mastery: https://www.youtube.com/MuslimMastery Follow Mohammad: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-arshad

1 hr 37 min
Nov 14, 2021Episode 98
Is Islamic Finance Actually Islamic? - Umer Suleman

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Umer Suleman from Wahed Invest where they speak about Islamic Finance.   A child's first guide to Halal investing: https://halal.wahedinvest.com/yusufsinvestment

1 hr 9 min
Oct 10, 2021Episode 97
Travelling to 100+ Countries, Learning Languages, Making Hijrah - Dr. Waleed Hakeem

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr. Waleed Hakeem who shares his experiences of travelling to more than 100 countries! Visit Dr. Waleed's website: https://www.ilmpath.com/ Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed​

59 min
Sep 26, 2021Episode 96
Transforming Your Prayer, Tips For Focus in Salah, Avoiding Distractions - Iqbal Nasim

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Iqbal Nasim where they explore ways in which we can improve our salah.

1 hr 22 min
Sep 19, 2021Episode 95
Getting Married Young, Cambridge Eco-Mosque, UK Muslim Heritage - Shahida Rahman

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Shahida Rahman to discuss topics such as the Muslim history of Cambridge, the benefits of getting married young and how more sisters can get involved in mosques.

1 hr 8 min
Aug 8, 2021Episode 94
Muslim High Performance, Tips on Getting Good Sleep, Islamic New Year Goals - Tushar Imdad

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Tushar Imdad who speaks about you can perform to your best in whatever task you wish to undertake.

46 min
Jul 18, 2021Episode 93
Performing Hajj 20 Times, Incredible Hajj Stories, Dhul Hijjah at Home - Na'eem Raza

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Na'eem Raza who speaks about his experiences on performing Hajj 20 times.

1 hr 36 min
Jul 11, 2021Episode 92
Why Are Muslim Women Delaying Marriage? - Farhat Amin

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima is joined by sister Farhat Amin where they discuss topics such as feminism, capitalism and how Muslims are being influenced by such concepts.

1 hr 4 min
May 30, 2021Episode 91
Connecting With the Qur'an, Loving Al-Aqsa, The People of Palestine - Dr. Haifaa Younis

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima talks with Dr Haifaa Younis about her reflections on the pandemic, the situation in Palestine, the importance of Masjid al-Aqsa and how to stay connected to the Qur'an outside of Ramadan. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed​

1 hr 4 min
May 24, 2021Episode 90
Celebrations in Palestine, Standing up for Al Aqsa, Deconstructing Propaganda - Lauren Booth

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Lauren Booth where they discuss the recent events in Palestine and why we should continue to support the efforts to liberate Palestine.

1 hr 14 min
May 2, 2021Episode 89
Leadership Lessons from Rasulullah ﷺ, Service During the Pandemic - Sh Yawar Baig

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig to discuss leadership lessons from Rasulullah ﷺ, how many of today's societies are like the times of the Prophet ﷺ and the qualities of a true leader leader - the example of Prophet Nuh, servant leadership, and having conviction in our projects. Support IlmFeed: http://launchgood.com/supportilmfeed

1 hr 20 min
Apr 25, 2021Episode 88
Show Up in Your Life, Masculine Energy, Imperfect Ramadans - Na'ima B. Robert

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Na’ima B. Robert who speaks about being present in your life, not comparing your life with others, Ramadan with kids and more. Support IlmFeed: http://launchgood.com/supportilmfeed

1 hr 5 min
Apr 18, 2021Episode 87
Ramadan in Guantanamo, Emergency Fiqh, US Soldiers Embracing Islam - Moazzam Begg

Ustadha Fatima is joined by Moazzam Begg who speaks about his incarcaration at Guantanamo and how he spent Ramadan as a prisoner. Support IlmFeed: https://www.launchgood.com/supportilmfeed

47 min
Apr 11, 2021Episode 86
Medical School to Al-Azhar, Ramadan Top Tips, Ramadan for Kids - Shaykh Saalim Al-Azhari

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Saalim Al-Azhari who shares his journey from medical school in England to Egypt's Al-Azhar. They also discuss tips for Ramadan and how love for the deen can be instilled in our children.

53 min
Apr 4, 2021Episode 85
Stories in the Qur'an, Lessons from Surah Yusuf, Reflection Tips - Ustadh Shabbir Hassan

Ustadh Shabbir and Toyris Miah discuss how we can make the stories in the Qur'an relatable to our lives. Pre-order Ustadh Shabbir's upcoming book, 'A Beautiful Patience: 40 Lessons from Surah Yusuf': http://launchgood.com/surahyusuf

1 hr 2 min
Mar 28, 2021Episode 84
Atheism to Islam, Launching LaunchGood, Uplifting the Muslim Community - Chris Blauvelt

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by LaunchGood's Co-Founder Chris Abdur-Rahman Blauvelt who shares his journey to Islam and how he helped fund LaunchGood. Sign up to LaunchGood's Ramadan Challenge: http://launchgood.com/TeamIlmfeed

49 min
Mar 21, 2021Episode 83
Memorising the Qur'an, Losing My Memory, Memorisation Tips - Qari Ishaaq Jasat

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Ishaq Jasat where he shares his Qur'an journey and how he came back to the Qur'an after getting involved in the wrong things. They also share memorisation tips to help people with their hifdh.

48 min
Mar 7, 2021Episode 82
Islamic Wills, Preparing for the Afterlife, Managing Finances - Ustadh Ibrahim Khan

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Islamic Finance Guru's Co-Founder Ustadh Ibrahim Khan where they speak about the important but overlooked topic of Islamic wills.

1 hr 21 min
Feb 14, 2021Episode 81
Young Muslim Struggles, Our Obligations Towards The Elderly, 'Turning The Tide' - Suma Din

Ustadha Fatima and Suma Din discuss how the struggles facing young Muslims have changed, the importance of building strong Islamic foundations during youth, our need to slow down and spend time with and learn from our elders, and Suma Din's book 'Turning the Tide.'

59 min
Jan 31, 2021Episode 80
Seerah: Learning Lessons, How to Reflect, Reading Harry Potter - Ustadh Asim Khan

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Asim share reflections and tips on how to take vualuable lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Pre-order The Simple Seerah book here: http://launchgood.com/SimpleSeerah

1 hr 8 min
Jan 24, 2021Episode 79
Etiquettes of Social Media, Exposing Sins, Blocking People - Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy have a discussion on the etiquettes of using social media, understanding the reality of social media and some of the pros and cons associated with it. Support IlmFeed's work at: http://www.patreon.com/ilmfeed

46 min
Jan 17, 2021Episode 78
Blessings of Allah, 25 Years of Nasheeds, Defining Success - Zain Bhikha

In his first appearance on a podcast, Zain Bhikha shares his journey as a nasheed artist spanning 25 years, why we must always be thankful to Allah, what is real successs and how he has had adapt to a changing world. Help us produce more content by supporting IlmFeed at: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

2 hr 6 min
Jan 10, 2021Episode 77
Pressures On Muslim Students, Feminism, Women's Access to Mosques - Ustadha Muslema Purmul

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima talks to Ustadha Muslema Purmul about the struggles that Muslim university students face today, feminism, the challenges some Muslim women face accessing some mosques, chivalry and the complementary differences between men and women.

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