What does it mean to develop taqwa -piety rooted in God-consciousness? Shaykh Faraz Khan explores diseases of the heart, which can prevent us from developing taqwa, and the steps we can take to overcome them

Inculcating taqwa - piety rooted in God-consciousness, is a specific aim of devotion during the sacred month of Ramadan, yet many diseases of the heart prevent one from doing so. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz discusses verses from the Qur’an and sayings from the Islamic tradition that highlight barriers to increasing taqwa.

Learn what obstacles prevent the heart from attaining taqwa, piety rooted in God-consciousness, and how to overcome them in this episode with Shaykh Faraz Khan.

What kinds of virtuous actions can we perform as stewards? Imam Dawood Yasin discusses how we can be stewards in the Qur’anic sense by emulating models from the past and inculcating their virtues.

The Qur'an outlines the foundational functions of stewards through the example of past prophets. Learn about these actions of stewards in their engagement with the world around them with Imam Dawood Yasin.

"And mention when your Lord said to the angels, 'Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive steward (khalifa)' " (2:30). Who are these successive stewards and how does God address them?

The experience of pain and trauma can greatly distort our view of life—but can trials also offer benefit?

Steadfastness in the path of virtue is often threatened by our pride in our actions. Heba El-Haddad discusses the importance of restraint in the life of a believer.

How do we enhance our actions to best seek divine forgiveness? Dr. Mona Hassan discusses the significance of the middle ten days of Ramadan and how they relate to the forgiveness of God.

Zaytuna College's President Hamza Yusuf shares a message in the blessed month to remind us to make the most of the present and the significance of unity among Muslims.

Dr. Celene Ibrahim discusses the story of the Queen of Sheba and her conversion to Qur’anic monotheism following a series of interactions with the Prophet Suleiman.

In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim follows the story of Zulekha, wife of the Egyptian viceroy, who commits a series of moral errors and only rectifies her mistake when the social situation requires it. Her story teaches us the importance of pursuing redemption, forgiveness, or a change in course.

How do we redeem ourselves after instances of disobedience? This episode with Dr. Celene Ibrahim explores the story of Hawwa, spouse of the Prophet Adam, peace be upon them. Her narrative helps uncover the centrality of repentance in the Islamic tradition and its role in our lives.

Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Muslim sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.

Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Christian sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.

Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? In this episode, Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Jewish sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.

According to a prophetic tradition, the gates of divine mercy open during the first third of the sacred month of Ramadan. In this episode, Dr. Hassan discusses the actions we can take to increase our share of mercy throughout these blessed days.

An invitation to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College this Ramadan as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition.