In this enlightening conversation, Prof Mehmet Ozalp sits down with Dr Zuleyha Keskin to explore one of the most destructive yet often misunderstood emotions — hasad (envy). They discuss what envy truly is, how it differs from jealousy, and why it is considered a disease of the heart in Islamic spirituality. Drawing on Qur’anic insights and Prophetic teachings, they also unpack how envy manifests in daily life and share practical guidance on how to purify the heart from hasad and nurture genuine contentment.

The Year of Sorrow (Aam al-Huzn) was a time of immense grief for Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), marked by the loss of Khadijah (RA) and Abu Talib, increased persecution in Makkah, and lessons that continue to inspire us today.

In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr Omer Atilla Ergi joins host Dr Zuleyha Keskin to explore the fascinating question: Is life a simulation? We trace the origins of simulation theory, examine its scientific and philosophical responses, and offer an Islamic perspective on this popular idea.

In this thought-provoking podcast, Dr Zuleyha Keskin sits down with Dr Omer Atilla Ergi to explore why so many Muslims underestimate its importance.

Dr Zuleyha Keskin and counsellor Rand Faied discuss emotional regulation—what it is, why it matters, and how to manage emotions when we’re triggered.

Professor Joel Hayward, a globally recognised scholar and author listed among the world’s 500 most influential Muslims, shares his journey to Islam and how Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) life shaped his faith and scholarship.

Sirah expert, Dr Suleyman Sertkaya, guides us through the profound journey of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from grief to the Isra and Miraj, culminating at Bayt al-Maʿmur and Sidrat al-Muntaha.

Dr Omer Atilla Ergi and Dr Zuleyha Keskin explore the Isra and Miraj, examining its nature, possible scientific insights, and its spiritual lessons for Muslims.

Dr Omer Atilla Ergi and Dr Zuleyha Keskin discuss how Islam understands time, infinity, and what it means to exist forever when only Allah is The Eternal.

Dr Omer Atilla Ergi and Dr Zuleyha Keskin examine four categories of evidence for the existence of an afterlife, offering insights for believers, seekers, and skeptics alike.

Dr Omer Atilla Ergi and Dr Zuleyha Keskin explore the possibility of extraterrestrial life from an Islamic perspective through Qur’anic verses, classical scholarship, and modern theories.