Sr Zahra Makki talks about the end of this month and what it means for us, and how we can get a good akhira.
What is accountability? Why is it important to talk about accountability? Dr. Sayed Hadi Qazwini talks about how we should account for our actions and work in terms of our spiritual and religious responsibility.
Sayed Jalal Masoomi talks about the seven melodies of Quran Recitation and how we can recite the Quran in these different melodies.
Sayed Jalal Masoomi talks about the importance of knowing what you are reciting. Often times when we recite the Holy Quran, we don't know what we are saying; however, we should take a moment to understand what we are reciting. Sayed talks about how to know and how it will affect your recitation.
The Salat al-Layl is so important. Sheikh Nuru Mohammed had more to say. In this episode, he talks about the benefits of this great prayer. He also discusses how we should approach this Salat.
When Ramadan comes, we fast the entire month, we restrict food and drink, and we place constraints on our desires. Yet despite all of the struggles, we emerge from the Holy Month feeling completely renewed with a sense of peace, of Sakina, tranquility. Sr. Zahra Makki talks about how we can keep the calmness and peace throughout the whole year, keeping this spirit of Ramadan alive.
Often times we take large parts of our lives and blessings from Allah (SWT) for granted. We pray and ask Allah (SWT) for dua and blessings but fall short when it comes to expressing gratitude to Allah (SWT). Dr. Sayed Hadi Qazwini talks about acknowledging our blessings from Allah (SWT) and how we can express gratitude.
Imam Ali's life, from the moment of birth to the moment of death, is full of lessons for us to learn and examples to follow. In his will, he left advice not only for Imam Hassan (A), but also for us who can read the will today. Sr. Zahra Makki talks about the advice he leaves and how we can implement it in our lives.
In the Holy Quran, Chapter 73, Verses 1-4, Allah (SWT) instructs the Holy Prophet to pray at night. Sheikh Nuru Mohammed talks about the power of Salat Al-Layl and the importance of waking up for the prayer.
Dr. Sayed Hadi Qazwini asks the question, "What kind of difference are we making in the world right now?" He explores the topic of impact and making a positive impact in the world, and how it is connected to our spirituality and our connection with Allah (SWT).
The Holy month of Ramadan is the month of the Quran, and what better way to perfect your Quranic recitation? Sayed Jalal Masoomi talks about common mistakes in Quranic Recitation and how we can avoid these mistakes.
The Holy Prophet has said, "For everything there is a peak, and the peak of the Holy Quran is during the Holy Month of Ramadan." We should exert ourselves to focus, reflect, and contemplate with the Holy Book of Allah (SWT). Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffar talks about different ways to contemplate with the Holy Quran so that we may ponder over what Allah (SWT) is communicating to us.
Sheikh Nuru Mohammed continues to discuss "soul food" and sheds more light on this concept so that we may feed our souls with the nourishment they need to draw closer to Allah (SWT).
Reflecting is a term we often hear, but what does it mean to reflect? Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer talks about reflection and contemplation using the Quran and Hadith. He explains what we can do to help reflect so that we can understand ourselves better and ultimately understand our Creator, Allah (SWT).
Allah (SWT) has 99 names, and in order to fully understand Him, we need to comprehend the qualities He possesses. Sheikh Fayyaz Jaffer talks about the name "All-Generous." What does it really mean? And how can we gain generosity from the All-Generous?
9% of the world population is affected by eating disorders. In the US, 1 person will die every 52 minutes as a direct result of an eating disorder. Sr. Anisa Diab talks about how to navigate eating disorders during the month of Ramadan.
Ramadan is the month of the Quran, and we must strive to recite it by following its rules and melodies. Sayed Jalal Masoomi discusses the three ways to recite the Quran, as well as Hadith from the Holy Prophet emphasizing the importance of reciting the Quran.
Our ability to gain psychological benefits during this Holy Month is related to our preconceived attitude about Ramadan. Sr. Anisa Diab talks about three psychological benefits we can gain from this Holy Month and what we can do to attain these benefits.
When we make dua, are we trying to convince Allah (SWT) about something? Are we trying to change what Allah (SWT) has decided for us? And if our duas are not answered, is Allah (SWT) punishing us? Sister Zahra Makki explains what dua really is and how we should view it.
Dr. Sayed Hadi Qazwini talks about the value of a pearl and how we are given a pearl from Allah (SWT), which we must recognize the value of and learn how to take care of it. He gives tips on how to take care of our pearl.
