Everyone’s heard of the Dajjal, the Mahdi, and the Beast of the Earth but what’s authentic and what’s speculation?

Are we truly living in the End Times? With global chaos, AI, and moral decline, it’s a question many Muslims are asking. In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits down with Sh. Kamal El Mekki — AlMaghrib’s expert on the Signs of the Hour — to unpack what the Prophet ﷺ actually said about the end of days.

They discuss:

• Which signs the Prophet ﷺ listed and which came first
• Why believers must understand these events before they unfold
• The difference between minor and major signs
• How to recognize misinformation about the End Times

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Every year, as the holiday season approaches, Muslims living in the West face the same questions:

🎃 Can we participate in Halloween?

🦃 What’s the Islamic perspective on Thanksgiving?

🎄 Is having a Christmas tree or saying “Merry Christmas” allowed?

🎆 How should Muslims celebrate New Year’s?

In this in-depth episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Shaykh Waleed Basyouni — President of AlMaghrib Institute and Senior Member of the AMJA Fatwa Committee. Together, they unpack the fiqh, context, and wisdom behind how Muslims should navigate modern holidays.They discuss:

• The Islamic framework for celebrations
• How to balance identity, community, and dawah during the holidays
• The difference between religious vs. cultural celebrations
• What’s permissible for kids, workplaces, and converts
• Why Muslims should make Eid special again

🎧 A must-listen for every Muslim family navigating Western culture and Islamic principles.Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more faith-focused conversations every week.

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How does the Quran actually heal - spiritually, mentally, and even physically? And does classical aqidah still matter in an age of secularism, pluralism, and modern doubts?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Dr. Zohair Abdul Rahman — physician, researcher, and AlMaghrib’s newest instructor — to explore the meaning of Quranic shifa (healing), ruqyah, and the connection between mental wellness, spirituality, and theology.Together they discuss:

• The real meaning of shifa in the Quran
• Ruqyah and Surah al-Fatihah as evidence of divine healing
• How the Quran impacts mental health and emotional resilience
• Classical vs. modern theology — is aqidah still relevant today?
• Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, and how their wisdom applies to modern challenges
• The importance of mentorship and bridging classical knowledge with current issues

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Can the Quran and time spent in nature truly transform young men?

In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Qari Mikail Saddique joins Sh. Ammar AlShukry to explore how recitation, mentorship, and reconnecting with the natural world can help shape stronger, more grounded Muslim men.

Through personal stories of homeschooling, youth work, Quran teaching, and time spent at his Texas ranch, Qari Mikail shares:

• How the Quran refines character and discipline
• Why being outdoors helps reduce anxiety and build spiritual focus
• What young men lose when they disconnect from nature
• Lessons from mentorship, hard work, and memorizing Quran
• How to raise boys who are faithful, capable, and emotionally strong

🎧 A reflective conversation on what it takes to nurture confident, compassionate Muslim men in today’s world.

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Can depression be a test from Allah, or is it a sign of weak faith?

In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits down with Ustadha Sarah Sultan, a licensed mental health counselor, to discuss Islam’s perspective on depression, seasonal affective disorder, loneliness, and the stigma around mental health in the Muslim community.

Together, they explore:

• How to understand depression as both a clinical condition and a spiritual test
• Practical tools for coping with seasonal depression and loneliness
• The role of gratitude, community, and faith in healing
• When to seek professional help and why doing so can be an act of worship

This is an honest, much-needed conversation at the intersection of Islam and psychology, designed to give hope and clarity to anyone struggling or supporting a loved one.

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