A Shaykh is a person of realization, knowledge, wisdom, radiant inner-sight, and beautiful character inwardly and outwardly. In this episode, we will cover: • The definition of a Shaykh • Being connected to the Prophet ﷺ • Having good manners Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Seeking knowledge illuminates the inner sight, gives life to the soul, and successfully takes you into the Hereafter. In this episode, we will cover: • The virtue of seeking knowledge • The special sustenance for the seeker • What to study Additional resource: • https://seekersguidance.org/course-catalog/ Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Silence helps us become more reflective and allows us to gain knowledge and wisdom. In this episode, we will cover: • How silence is safety • The harvest of the tongues • Minding your own business Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Lying only makes a person lose honor with God and with His creation. In this episode, we will cover: • The harms of lying • Never to lie, even when joking • Caution against quoting liars Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
This episode was previously released in Season 4, but in commemoration of the Battle of Badr, we are releasing it as a special replay episode. ••• One of the greatest events in the history of the early community of believers was the Battle of Badr, which occurred in Ramadan. In this episode, we will cover: • The significance of history • The Great Battle of Badr • A blessed night Intro and outro music by Sidi Nader Khan (www.naderkhan.com)
You must rid your heart of ostentation, arrogance, and envy. These are the core diseases of the spiritual heart. In this episode, we will cover: • Diseases of the heart • Ostentation and its cure • Arrogance and its cure • Envy and its cure Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
If news reaches you about someone that detracts from you, do not rush to retaliate against them without first verifying. In this episode, we will cover: • How to respond to backbiting and slander • Conveying only that which beautifies • Deliberation is from God Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Being tactful helps us minimize conflicts with those who have rights over us, helping us focus our energy on the most important things in our life. In this episode, we will cover: • Being patient with those closest to you • Using tact when visiting relatives • Being constantly tactful with people Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
The way to continuously benefit people despite their ingratitude is by learning from the patience of the Prophets. In this episode, we will cover: • The whispering of the nafs • The patience of the Prophets • Stories of the righteous Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
"Be with Allah as if there was no creation, and be with creation as if you have no nafs." In this episode, we will cover: • Being with Allah and being with creation • Unwavering commitment to doing good • Dealing with opposition Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
“Be extremely cautious of foul speech, for foul speech only takes away from the one who speaks it, not from the one who it said to." In this episode, we will cover: • How foul language affects the one using it • How good speech ennobles the speaker • Always responding with beauty & honor Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Your heart will truly be purified when it is prepared to receive revelation. In this episode, we will cover: • People of truth • Being receptive to revelation • Righteous families Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
When we put everything in its proper place, we achieve beauty inwardly and outwardly. In this episode, we will cover: • Balanced spending • The Oneness of God • Respecting sacred boundaries Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
The Servants of the All-Merciful are those given a special attribution to Him. What are the qualities that make them worthy of that? In this episode, we will cover: • Walking humbly on the earth • Praying at night • Never feeling entitled Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Part of having a heart that is alive is witnessing God's nearness to you and knowing that He sees you. In this episode, we will cover: • God's Oneness • Prayer as the foundation for the spiritual path • Having dignified composure Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
“Deal with all of creation such that you spare them of your evil. If you do so, then God will certainly spare you of their evil." In this episode, we will cover: • Why it's important to spare others of your evil • Intending good for all Muslims • Having a pure heart Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
One of the ways to receive Divine mercy is by being merciful to His creation. In this episode, we will cover: • Boundless mercy • Cultivating mercy towards envious people • Receiving Divine mercy Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Taqwa (God-consciousness) is a state of the heart that influences all of your actions. In this episode, we will cover: • The importance of giving advice lovingly • The meaning of taqwa • The benefits of taqwa Recommended Duʿa: • Allāhumma aʿinnī ʿalā dhikrika, wa shukrika, wa ḥusni ʿibādatik (O Allah, assist me in remembrance of You, gratitude to You, and excellence in worshipping You) Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
When you put the principles of Islam into practice, it translates into fulfilling other's rights over you with sincerity. In this episode, we will cover: • Counsel • The rights of God, His Book, His Messenger, and the Ummah • The compassion of the Companions Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Massara
As the month of Ramadan approaches with God's mercy, rewards, and spiritual gifts, it is important to prepare our hearts. This episode, which starts off the 7th season of SoulFood, talks about that first night of Ramadan and the beautiful divine gift given on that night and the practical ways we can prepare for it. Intro and outro music by Firqa al-Masarra
Adab—having deep reverence and good manners—is the key to spiritual openings. A small amount of actions done with adab is better than abundant actions done without adab. In this episode, we will cover: • The exaltedness of the Prophetic Way (Sunna) • The importance of adab • Benefits of using the siwak Intro and outro music by Ahbab al-Mustafa
Wudu stores a light within you that will shine on the Day of Resurrection. In this episode, we will cover: • The emblem of the Ummah • The benefits of wudu • Always being in a state of purity Additional Resource: • The Sunna Wudu, performed by al-Habib ʿUmar bin Hafiz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR7jJP4bl8A Intro and outro music by Ahbab al-Mustafa
[Part 2 of the Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent] After the Night Journey to Jerusalem, the Prophet ﷺ begins his ascent through the seven levels of Paradise to the Lote Tree––and then is given a vision of his Lord the Blessed and Exalted. In this episode, we cover: • The Seven Heavens • The Lote Tree • The Divine Meeting Additional Resource: • Seedlings of Paradise: Subḥān Allāh, al-ḥamdu lillāh, wa lā ilāha illā Allāh, wa Allāhu akbar––wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh [Glorious is God, a...
The greatest spiritual journey occurred on the night when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was taken to Jerusalem, then ascended to Paradise. In this episode, we cover: • Purity of the Prophet’s Heart ﷺ • Blessed places • Manifestations of the Unseen • The Imam of the Messengers Additional Resource: • 'The Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent' by Al-Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki (translated by Gibril Fouad Haddad): https://www.meccabooks.com/1388-prophet-s-night-journey-heavenly-ascent.html?search_query=...
When you commit to learning the words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), your heart fills with light. In this episode, we cover: • The importance of learning Hadith • Sitting with scholars • Disseminating knowledge Additional Resources: • Nawawi's 40 Hadith Explained: https://www.seekersguidance.org/courses/nawawis-40-hadith-explained-in-depth-explanation-of-the-essential-wisdom-of-prophetic-teachings/ • Riyad al-Salihin [English Commentary]: https://www.amazon.com/Riyad-al-Salihin-Eng...
Sacred knowledge is the foundation for true spiritual development, which is why the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Whoever goes out on a path seeking knowledge, by that Allah the Exalted makes easy for him the path to Paradise.” [Muslim] In this episode, we cover: • The virtues of seeking knowledge • 'True' knowledge • Traveling to acquire sacred knowledge Additional Resource: • SeekersGuidance Courses: http://www.seekersguidance.org/course-catalog/ Intro and outro music by Ahbab al-Mustafa
The Messenger of God (peace and blessings be upon him) taught us to be at the forefront of every good action, but he also warned us of showing off. So how do we find the balance? In this episode, we will cover: • Hiding acts of goodness • Public benefit • Finding the balance Intro and outro music by Ahbab al-Mustafa
What's your strategy to fulfill your spiritual goals? In this episode, we will cover: • The strong believer • The potential for change • A spiritual plan Additional Resources: • WOOP Method: http://woopmylife.org/woop-1/ • WOOP Activity: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5980a22e9de4bb9ca8bce449/t/59fc996fe31d1952e7173ebf/1509726575351/Character+Lab+WOOP+student+activity.pdf
The Way of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the way of the most sublime honor. In this episode, we will cover: • The purification process • Safety of the Sunna • The conformity of the Companions Additional resource: • Reviving the Neglected Sunnah: https://www.meccabooks.com/1474-reviving-the-neglected-sunnah-9780620756754.html Intro and outro music by Ahbab al-Mustafa
Performing a few actions with sincerity is better than performing many acts of worship without sincerity. In this episode, we will cover: • The perspective needed for sincerity • Hadiths about sincerity • Acting upon knowledge Intro and outro music by Ahbab al-Mustafa
