As the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ falls very close to the time many people celebrate the birth of Jesus (peace and blessings be upon him), we decided to re-release this episode of SoulFood from 2015. This episode focuses on the story of Lady Mary (peace be upon her) and the miraculous birth of Jesus ﷺ in the Quran. In this episode, you will learn: • The Family of 'Imran • The Lady Mary ﷺ • The Birth of Jesus ﷺ • His Life and Miracles • Relationship between Prophets Jesus and Muhammad (upon ...
Dec 01, 2018•24 min
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ translates spiritual realities into practice. His Way is the path to God the Exalted. In this episode, we will cover: • The obligation of following the Prophet ﷺ • Overcoming desires • Purification from lowly qualities Intro and outro music by Ahbab al-Mustafa
Nov 24, 2018•13 min
The Grand Covenant we took with God is fulfilled in this world by our covenants with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In this episode, we will cover: • The Grand Covenant with God • How to fulfill that Covenant in this life • The Covenants of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Additional Resource: • Formula of Salawat: اللهم صلِّ على سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمّدٍ وآلِهِ وصَحْبِهِ وسَلِّم Transliteration: Allāhumma ṣallī ʿalā Sayyidinā Muhammadin wa Ālihi wa Ṣaḥbihi wa sallim. Translation: God, send Your blessings upon our mas...
Nov 17, 2018•15 min
The greatest happiness is experienced when attaining everlasting honor in the Hereafter. In this episode, we will cover: • The 20 gifts given to righteous servants in the next life • The 4 qualities we must hold to • Conclusion to Season 5 SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Special Eid Takbiraat intro and outro by Dr. Omar Mahmood. Listen to the full track at https://soundcloud.com/omar...
Jun 15, 2018•19 min
Out of His generosity and mercy, God grants a special honor to His righteous servants. In this episode, we will cover: • The 20 gifts given to righteous servants in this life SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 14, 2018•14 min
Good things don't come easy, as the price on the spiritual path is immense. But it's very much worth it. In this episode, we will cover: • Why the stakes are high • Safety in both worlds • Honor in both worlds SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 14, 2018•13 min
Even at this advanced stage on the spiritual path, you must be careful of pitfalls and constantly ask God for steadfastness. In this episode, we will cover: • How adab (good etiquette)brings an increase • Seeking protection from failure • Distance on the spiritual path Additional resource: رَبَّنَا لاَ تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ Transliteration: Rabbanā lā tuzigh qulūbana baʿd idh hadaytanā, wa habb lanā min ladunnka raḥ...
Jun 13, 2018•12 min
In addition to thanking God ﷻ for the worldly blessings we have, we should think more deeply about the religious and spiritual blessings in particular. In this episode, we will cover: • True blessings • The dishonor of ingratitude • The Greatest Blessing SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 12, 2018•12 min
When you show thankfulness to God, He preserves that blessing and grants you an increase in it. In this episode, we will cover: • The benefits of gratitude • The highest form of gratitude • Gratitude & patience SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 11, 2018•13 min
When you realize the Exaltedness of God and creation's utter neediness of Him, then you are able to turn your heart’s gaze away from other beings and focus on God. In this episode, we will cover: • Attachment to others' opinions • Raising your standards • Quality of worship SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 10, 2018•12 min
If you've made it this far on the spiritual path, the stakes are still very high and you have to be extra careful not to destroy all the good that has been established so far. In this episode, we will cover: • The delicacy of this stage • The importance of acceptance • Focusing on God SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 09, 2018•12 min
Self-admiration (ʿujb), another spiritual impediment, occurs when a person becomes impressed with their own actions, rather than appreciating God's enabling grace (tawfīq). In this episode: • The dangers of self-admiration • Recognizing God’s favors • Treating self-admiration SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 08, 2018•13 min
Doing things insincerely––or for the sake of showing off for others––is one of the most dangerous diseases of the heart. In this episode, we will cover: • The necessity of sincerity • The first people to be judged in the Hereafter • Ways to deal with ostentation (riyāʾ) SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass Prophetic Dua for protection from ostent...
Jun 07, 2018•17 min
One of the ways to make the virtues of hope & fear remain steadfast in the heart is reflecting upon what occurs in the afterlife. In this episode, we will cover: • The 4 phases of the afterlife • The better of the two paths? • Jamal & Jalal SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 06, 2018•18 min
The nafs needs to be continuously reminded of God's promises and warnings in order to remain steadfast upon the path of obedience. In this episode, we will cover: • The 3 foundations for steadfastness • God's promise and warning • Manifestations of rewards and punishment SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 05, 2018•17 min
After overcoming the 4th obstacle of hindrances, the nafs is exhausted and becomes lazy. At this point, you inspire the nafs through hope of great reward and fear of punishment. In this episode, we will cover: • Benefits of hope & fear • Precursors to each • The middle way SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 04, 2018•18 min
If you are going to commit your heart fully to God the Glorious and Majestic, then it cannot be controlled by the endless stream of passing thoughts that weigh us down. In this episode, we will cover: • Reviewing the 4 hindrances • Freeing the heart • The end result SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Jun 02, 2018•12 min
In the face of tribulations one experiences in this world, patience is the best response. In this episode, we will cover: • Difficulties on the spiritual path • The great rewards for patience • The way to exhibit patience Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass Additional Resource: • The Prayer of Need (Ṣalatul Ḥāja): http://seekershub.org/ans-blog/2009/07/24/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/
Jun 01, 2018•14 min
The past can weigh heavily on our hearts, but by having contentment in God's decree, we find true peace. In this episode, we will cover: • The benefits of contentment • The dangers of being discontent • Blessings & difficulties SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 31, 2018•13 min
The way to have peace of heart when faced with decisions is by turning it over to Allah ﷻ and accepting His decree and will. In this episode, we will cover: • The dangers of decisions • The 3 kinds of decisions • How the doctor provides the medicine SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass Additional Resource: • Istikhara Prayer: http://seekershub.or...
May 30, 2018•14 min
If you desire divine assistance, true strength, and real wealth, then put your trust in Allah ﷻ. In this episode, we will cover: • The power of trusting in Allah • The way to strengthen tawakkul • Provision & decree SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 29, 2018•19 min
If you want to be successful on the path of worshipful servants, you have to protect yourself from illicit or dubious food. In this episode, we will cover: • Avoiding illicit and doubtful food • The harms of eating excessively • Taking what you need SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 28, 2018•16 min
Our souls need time to cultivate and grow, like a seed that turns into a tree, but haste prematurely ruins that process. In this episode, we will cover: • Dangers of haste • The sickness of arrogance • The heart SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 27, 2018•15 min
Having long hopes make a person lazy in worship, and envy eats away at good deeds like fire eats away at wood––so how do we protect our heart from these afflictions? In this episode, we will cover: • The importance of the heart • The four afflictions • Long hopes & envy SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 26, 2018•17 min
The eyes, ears, and tongue are inroads to the heart––whatever enters them reaches the heart. In this episode, we will cover: • Controlling the eyes • Being mindful about what we listen to • Guarding the tongue SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 25, 2018•14 min
On the spiritual path, your greatest and most dangerous enemy exists within you: the nafs. In this episode, we will cover: • The nafs is an enemy • Ways to tame the nafs • The 12 benefits of taqwa SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/donate Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 24, 2018•14 min
If you are on the spiritual path and seeking to dedicate yourself to worship, the devil becomes incensed and works even harder to make you fail. So how do you recognize and avoid his traps? In this episode, we will cover: • 5 Ways to overcome the tricks of the devil • Understanding where inner thoughts come from • How the devil tries to ruin your worship SoulFood FM is brought to you by the Muslim Chaplaincy of Toronto. Support their programs and services today by donating at www.mcuoft.com/dona...
May 23, 2018•17 min
Creation can be a veil between us and God, and intentional seclusion helps us have sincerity in worship. In this episode: • How creation busies you from worship • Sincerity in seclusion • Being in good company Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 22, 2018•14 min
One of the things that gets in the way on the spiritual path is our attachment to 'stuff'. In this episode, we will cover: • How less is more • Detaching the heart • Knowing the true nature of the Dunya Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 21, 2018•17 min
On the spiritual path, sins are shackles that prevent us from moving forward. In this episode, we will cover: • The shackles of sins • True repentance • Never giving up Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
May 20, 2018•16 min
