Ep 21 - Remembering Allah Excessively | Guidebook to God
One of our deficiencies as human beings is that we forget our place with Allah. So how do we keep up our remembrance of Him?
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Ep 20 - Staying Balanced on the Straight Path | Guidebook to God
Charity in Islam has exponential reward and is an important virtue of a believer. Discover the personal and societal benefits of giving charity.
Ep 19 - Distributing What Allah Has Blessed You With | Guidebook to God
Charity in Islam has exponential reward and is an important virtue of a believer. Discover the personal and societal benefits of giving charity.
Ep 18 - "The best of you are the best with your families" | Guidebook to God
What’s the relationship like with your family? Learn about the importance of strong familial ties in Islam.
Ep 17 - Truthfulness with Allah, Yourself, and Other | Guidebook to God
Truthfulness is not just a beautiful virtue to have, it’s a crucial trait for a believer. Learn the levels of truthfulness and what its absence leads to
Ep 16 - Rightousness: A Fragrant Flower in the Desert | Guidebook to God
What does it mean to be a righteous believer? Here are some principles to follow to start establishing this virtue.
Ep 15 - Don't Let Your Anger Overcome You | Guidebook to God
Today’s content is all about anger. What did the Prophet (pbuh) teach us about controlling our anger and how can we overcome this powerful emotion?
Ep 14 - Optimism Rooted in Reliance of Allah | Guidebook to God
Optimism is a very important value in the Qur’an and tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Today’s content provides ways to maintain our optimism, even during difficult circumstances.
Ep 13 - Keeping an Open Mind | Guidebook to God
As Muslims, we place great importance on seeking knowledge. Being open minded gives us the opportunity to learn from others by examining, tolerating, and accepting differing viewpoints and situations. Dive into today’s content to learn about why a Believer should be open-minded and how to navigate differences of opinion.
Ep 12 - Compassion As a Way of Life | Guidebook to God
What lengths do you take to show compassion? Be sure to tune in to today’s episode to learn about how to live a compassionate life, and be sure to check out the video to see the extent to which the companions expressed this virtue.
Ep 11 - Patience: An Act Rewarded Without Measure | Guidebook to God
Why is patience an act that is rewarded beyond measure? Learn about the virtue of patience and how we can practice this beautiful quality in our daily lives.
Ep 10 - The Hallmark of a Believer | Guidebook to God
Learn about the character of the Prophet (pbuh), particularly the quality that is considered the hallmark of a believer.
Ep 9 - Love For Others What You Love For Yourself | Guidebook to God
What is the significance of sacrifice as an act of worship? Sacrificing for others is a crucial part of our faith, and what better way to understand sacrifice than looking to the story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS)? Watch today’s episode to explore the connection between love and sacrifice and our supplemental content to dive further into what sacrifice means in Islam.
Ep 8 - "Fear Me if You are a Believer" | Guidebook to God
What does it mean to fear Allah and how can it enhance our worship? Today’s content describes how to fear Allah and how to better our worship by changing our mindset.
Ep 7 - Hope in the Mercy of Allah | Guidebook to God
To hope in Allah’s mercy is something you earn. Learn about two kinds of hope and how one is far more powerful than the other in increasing faith. Check out today’s content to explore hope as a means to increase your station with Allah.
Ep 6 - The Armor of Piety | Guidebook to God
What exactly is taqwa , God-consciousness, and how do we attain it? Today’s content is all about this beautiful quality.
Ep 5 - Is it enough to only be from the righteous? | Guidebook to God
It’s not enough to just secure our own faith. In order to attain the heights of righteousness, we must also care about the faith of others. Check out today's content to see how we can reach higher levels of faith by examining our interactions with others.
Ep 4 - We Hear and We Obey | Guidebook to God
Once we have certainty in our faith, there are certain ideals a believer should hold, one of them is following the companions’ instinct of “we hear and we obey” upon hearing the commandments of Allah. What does that look like?
Ep 3 - When there is a Doubt, Ask | Guidebook to God
Last episode, we learned about the importance of seeking knowledge to increase faith. However, there is a difference between attaining knowledge and being certain of our knowledge.
Ep 2 - The Obligation of Seeking Knowledge | Guidebook to God
What is the status of those who seek knowledge? Why is seeking knowledge an important aspect of faith?
Ep 1 - The Beauty of Faith | Guidebook to God
Many of us wish to increase our iman , our faith, and become better believers. Iman is something that begins in our hearts, but what exactly is it? How is it different from islam and ihsan ? Today’s content is all about these three beautiful components of faith.
Guidebook to God, A New Series Starting Jan 1st!
We’re all striving to be better people and better Muslims, but sometimes the road to righteousness can be intimidating. We can leave the confusion behind by focusing our journey of spiritual development on the concepts and practices that are most beloved to God. This series is a guide to building on our preexisting piety by learning about and incorporating the best of deeds and conduct, as described in the Qur’an and Sunnah, into all aspects of our lives. Sign up to receive new episodes each wee...
Ep 6 - Islamic Psychology in the 21st Century | Holistic Healing
Whereas learning about the history of mental health in the Islamic world is important, it is equally important to understand how this can serve our community today. As international efforts attempt to encroach on Islamic achievements, it is vital that Muslims recognize the steps that need to be taken towards continuing and reviving that legacy. Dr. Rania Awaad describes what efforts need to be done to address mental health needs in Islamic society. This series was brought to you in collaboration...
Ep 5 - How Classical Muslim Scholars Treated the Mind, Body, and Soul | Holistic Healing
In the previous episode of this series, we discussed the way Muslim scholars examined mental health illnesses. In this video, Dr. Raniaa Awaad delves into the treatment options these scholars employed. This helps us understand that mental health conditions are multifactorial and we must analyze and examine all contributing factors. This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab ....
Ep 4 - How Muslim Scholars Understood Mental Illness a Thousand Years Ago | Holistic Healing
Has anyone ever uttered these words to you, “A Muslim is not afflicted with depression?” If so, you are not alone. However, this phrase actually contradicts the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It’s important to truly understand the factors that influence mental health illnesses in order to begin healing. In this episode, Dr. Rania Awaad discusses how early Muslim scholars understood the complexities of such illnesses. This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim M...
Ep 3 - How Muslims Developed the First Psychiatric Hospitals in the World | Holistic Healing
The earliest presence of mental health hospitals can actually be traced back to 7th or 8th century Baghdad! Now, when people think about mental health institutions from the past, they often think of prison-like cells and abominable treatment. That was not the case in these early Muslim institutions. Join Dr. Rania Awaad as she describes the first homes of healing found throughout the Muslim world. This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab ....
Ep 2 - Therapy a Millennia Before Modern Psychology | Holistic Healing
What is the secret that allowed Muslims to flourish into the Golden Ages as Europe sank into the Dark Ages? While people throughout the West were thought to be possessed by demons when dealing with depression, Muslims turned to Islamic teachings. Dr. Rania Awaad elaborates on the different scholars who initiated treatments that are now known as “therapy”! This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab ....
Ep 1 - Prophet Muhammad’s Approach to Mental Health | Holistic Healing
Did you know that the Prophet ﷺ laid down the groundwork that was used by Muslim scholars to identify mental health conditions? For those who believe mental health can be addressed solely by having strong faith, it is worth noting that many prophets experienced intense emotional challenges. Tune in to the first episode of Holistic Healing with Dr. Rania Awaad, as she discusses the prophetic guidance to dealing with mental health challenges. This series was brought to you in collaboration with th...
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Sneak Peek! Ep 15 - The Firsts: the Forerunners of Islam
Subscribe to our new NEW Show - The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam for weekly episodes! New episodes can be found here : https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com Join Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman weekly as he dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen here : https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com This series is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research....