Best Aadil Hussain Podcasts (2024)

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The AI Advantage (with Hamza Ali) 53:36

11M ago53:36

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Episode 15: Embracing the unknown to pioneer the new. We’ve heard about artificial intelligence for years, whether it was a concept, a horror movie, or as we’ve seen recently— tools like ChatGPT. The truth is— whether you like it or not— AI is now a part of our everyday lives. From entertainment, to social media and business AI has become a fixture…

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Love, Lessons, and Litigation (with Haseeb Hussain) 1:09:13

12M ago1:09:13

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Haseeb Hussain, or as you may know him on TikTok, @haseeblegal, sits down with our host, Hamza Ali (@hamzainvests) to discuss his journey in the spotlight. From appearing on Netflix’s reality show— Love Is Blind— to building a legal business on TikTok, Haseeb discusses what exactly it takes to be an entrepreneur. With honest conversations between H…

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Steel Built Dreams (with Hamza Ali) 54:59

1y ago54:59

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We’re back in the studio this week with a special treat: Hamza sat down to discuss his journey to the United States. Episode 13: Knocked down, but never out — a masterclass in legacy building. From the glittering sands of Dubai to the steel strongholds of the United States, Hamza Ali crossed the ocean to chase more than a dream; he was chasing a le…

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For the Culture (with Humraha) 1:02:13

1y ago1:02:13

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Episode 12: More than just couple goals. Humza and Amraha, known online as Humraha, are a force to be reckoned with. Seeing a gap in the market for high-quality, wholesome Muslim gifts, they combined their expertise — as well as their online persona — to create a now-booming business. With an inspiring relationship serving as the basis for their co…

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Embrace the Middle Space (with Aadil Abedi) 1:32:43

1y ago1:32:43

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Episode 11: For all immigrant artists, this is for you. Despite his success as an accomplished artist, Aadil Abedi was not immediately drawn to this path. Rather, he began his journey as a creative by navigating the acting world, from Hollywood to Bollywood. Experiencing more ups and downs than he could count, his passions shifted — and with that c…

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Million Dollar Beliefs (with Kiana Danial) 59:42

1y ago59:42

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Episode 10: “Just an immigrant girl,” living the American Dream. Kiana Danial, better known as Invest Diva, is a shining example of what can be accomplished with an unwavering belief in your own abilities. Born in Iran, this now-multimillionaire went on to reside in Japan for seven years, studying electrical engineering before making the move to th…

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Ghost Protocol: Family Edition (with Sana Wagner) 28:22

1y ago28:22

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Episode 09: Enforce boundaries for your own sake — and your family’s. Sana Wagner is an amazing example of bucking the societal norms that come with a traditional immigrant family. After unilaterally being sent to Pakistan and dealing with toxic behavior, she has learned the importance of standing ground and drawing a line, even if it means an inco…

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The Ultimate Contentment (with Nida Lodean) 1:08:37

1y ago1:08:37

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Episode 08: Anybody can do it. Relatable, inspiring, and full of positive energy, Nida Lodean joins us to share her story as an immigrant accomplishing her goals one day at a time. A successful lawyer and entrepreneur with her sights set on philanthropy, Nida sits down with Hamza to discuss building a real audience, shifting priorities, and perseve…

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The Iron Man of the Ocean (with Nicolaus Radford) 1:43:22

1+ y ago1:43:22

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Episode 07: Find the red line — and then never hit it again. Nicolaus Radford is a glowing example of what’s possible when you buck the traditional advice of ensuring high grades are your top priority. As a student with a GPA he dare not reveal, he went on to achieve a 14-year tenure at NASA — and since 2014, has been exploring game-changing techno…

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The American Dream Made Reality (with Jihane Ait Samo) 1:22:29

1+ y ago1:22:29

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Episode 06: If life happens to you by chance, you’re doing something wrong. That’s how Jihane Ait Samo operates. This Moroccan native wasted no time in taking action to make her dreams a reality. The second she knew she wanted to live in America, she became hyper-fixated on making the move at the first opportunity. Fast forward to the present and y…

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Quality Out of Quantity (with Ahmed Al-Kadri) 1:34:36

1+ y ago1:34:36

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Episode 05: Make sure you enjoy the journey. When you think of a stand-up comedian’s day job, you probably wouldn’t think of an accountant. Growing up with traditional Yemeni parents, though, Ahmed Al-kadri was expected to make his way through school, get a degree, have a stable job — and, of course, get married. Betting on himself, he left it all …

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Optimizing Your Nutrition, Wellness & Mindset This Ramadhan: A conversation with The Modern Muslim Man (100k+ followers) 1:11:12

1+ y ago1:11:12

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Welcome to another episode of The Optimized Muslim Podcast! With the arrival of the blessed month of Ramadhan, we're all eager to make the most of this spiritually uplifting time. In this episode, I am joined by Br Mounir Lazouni, founder of The Modern Muslim Man, to discuss the importance of optimizing our nutrition and energy during the fasting p…

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Family Over Everything (with Sania Khiljee) 1:31:20

1+ y ago1:31:20

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Episode 04: Overcoming trauma and learning to thrive. After making it through the other side of a traumatic incident, living with borderline personality disorder, and having to physically rehabilitate from burnout, Sania Khiljee decided to make sweeping changes in her life. Forgoing a job in the family business and the potential to make millions, s…

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King of Car Content (with Chad Nasr) 1:29:07

1+ y ago1:29:07

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Episode 03: Turning a passion into a multimillion dollar (and follower) business. Born in Iraq and raised in Libya, Chad Nasr (aka Chad Mfive) emigrated to the United States with a dissatisfaction for school and enthusiasm for cars. Ignoring the traditional advice given by his family, he began working out of a humble garage and tinted the windows o…

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Early Adopter Insight (with Zaid Admani) 1:30:00

1+ y ago1:30:00

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Episode 02: A lesson in taking chances from the very beginning. In late 2019, Zaid Admani gave a new app called TikTok a shot. Embracing the format of the time and ignoring any doubts about what others may think, he began creating content — and it propelled him to viral fame. Taking his expertise and integrating it into entertaining short-form vide…

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Courage, Resilience, & Strength (with Baha Savage) 1:00:09

1+ y ago1:00:09

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She fled an abusive relationship and built an empire. Baha Savage came to America at the age of 18, after leaving the toxic relationship she was coerced into. With only $20 to her name, she built herself from the ground up to create her own real estate empire and write an iconic success story. Today, she and Hamza discuss how she transformed her li…

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It All Starts Here 27:46

1+ y ago27:46

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Episode 00 with Hamza Ali (@hamzainvests) Stories of courage, struggle, and triumph. Welcome to Immigrant Unfiltered — a show by an immigrant, for immigrants. Hosted by Hamza Ali of Hamza Invests, each episode takes a deep dive into the lives, strife, and success stories of newcomers to America. In today’s introductory episode, Hamza discusses his …

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Daniel Haqiqatjou on Debating, Controlling Emotions, Muslim Skeptic, Tasawwuf, Hijrah & more 1:07:51

1+ y ago1:07:51

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Daniel Haqiqatjou on Muslim Skeptic, Debating, Controlling Emotions, Tasawwuf, Hijrah & more. Ustadh Daniel joined me for the second time to discuss a variety of topics starting from the developments in his work over the last two years, debating effectively, managing emotions, the power of social stigma, apostasy laws, hijab, importance of tasawuf,…

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Artificial Intelligence, Crypto Developments, Living on Bitcoin & More with Sh Mu'Aawiyah Tucker 1:45:51

1+ y ago1:45:51

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Sh Muaawiyah Tucker was a guest on the podcast for a second time and we discussed the developments in the crypto space since March 2021, his views on Ethereum, how to live the "Bitcoin Standard" and avoid Riba based banking, the flawed arguments behind "necessity" for mortgages and loans, Making Hijrah, Artificial Intelligence and Central Bank Digi…

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Coach Zubair on Helping New Muslims, Innovation, Cybersecurity, philanthropy & Productivity 1:25:05

1+ y ago1:25:05

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A wide-ranging conversation on how to get Muslims to take action through understanding their purpose, incorporating Da'wah to Non Muslims in our daily lives, carrying our Muslim Identity, helping New Muslims, focusing on innovation and "loon shots", cybersecurity, effective philanthropy and managing a diverse workload. HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Introductio…

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Dr Abu Eesa - Islam & Mental Health with a Consultant Psychiatrist 1:18:12

1+ y ago1:18:12

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Islam & Mental Health with a Consultant Psychiatrist: Depression, Trauma, combining Western & Islamic treatment modalities, Sihr and Black magic, Jinn possession Stories, working in Qatar & more! Dr Abu Eesa is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist specialising in addiction, who is working in Qatar He is on a mission to try to integrate th…

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GABRIEL AL ROMANI - Islamic Masculinity - What Should Muslim Men Do? (Round 2) 57:29

1+ y ago57:29

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Ustadh Gabriel Al Romani joined me on the podcast for a second time to discuss his new Muslim Masculinity Course which you can find out more about and join here: https://muslimalpha.com/ Ustadh Gabriel is one of my favourite people in the Online Muslim space. Online and offline he is legit ma sha Allah. Please follow and benefit from his work. For …

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Ameen Omar - Masculinity for Muslim Men, Red Pill, Getting Married & more 1:25:58

1+ y ago1:25:58

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Ameen Omar joined me on the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics: Masculinity for Muslim Men, Red Pill, Getting Married, personal development & more. All covered in his book titled The Shephard's Way.*apologies for the audio on my side; Ameen's audio is fine**About Ameen Omar Ameen is an entrepreneur, author and content creator. Follow his pag…

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Tanim Zaman - Interest Free Property Business/entrepreneurship Journey 1:39:36

1+ y ago1:39:36

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We spoke about Tanim's business journey, the importance of prioritising spirituality or tazkiyah al nafs, the importance of mentorship and learning, productivity, delegation, leverage and more Get in touch with Tanim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanimzaman/ Tanim's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GoldenTouchAcademy Facebook: https://www.…

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Paul Williams of Blogging Theology - Becoming Muslim, Podcasting, Books, Addressing Criticism & More 1:36:56

1+ y ago1:36:56

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Paul Williams of Blogging Theology - Becoming Muslim, Podcasting, Books, Addressing Criticism & More I had the great pleasure of being joined by Br Paul Williams who you will be familiar with from the Blogging Theology YouTube Channel. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation and I hope you all do too. We spoke on a number of wide-ranging topics. Chap…

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Sh Ismail Kamdar on Productivity, Goal Setting, Business, Home schooling & more | Islamic Self Help 1:35:43

2y ago1:35:43

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How much of the conventional self-help and self development content can we apply as Muslims? Which ideas are problematic and are opposed to our creedal beliefs and faith? Sh Ismail provides a helpful framework on how to filter the correct information from Ideas such as "manifesting", "being in control of your own destiny" and others which may confl…

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Imam Tom Facchine - Self-Development, Languages, Problems of Modernity, Attaining Balance & More! 1:45:14

2y ago1:45:14

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I was joined by Imam Tom Facchine for a wide-ranging interview on Self-Development, Learning Languages, Problems of Modernity, Attaining Balance, dealing with overwhelm, Ibn Al Jawzi, the moral considerations of YouTube Creators & more. It was one of my favourite interviews and I am thankful to Imam Tom for being so gracious with his time and honou…

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Performance Psychology, Charisma, Naseeha, Morning routines, Stoicism, Hijrah with Br Muhammad Deen 1:36:46

2y ago1:36:46

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I was joined on the podcast by br Muhammad Deen, a performance psychologist from the UK currently working in Malaysia. We discuss Islamic psychology, charisma, growth mindset, morning routines, stoicism, Islamic resources on psychology, Hijrah to Malaysia and more. (see chapters below) Br Muhammad Deen is a sport & performance psychology consultant…

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The Islamic History Podcast - Interview with The Founder and Host Muttaqi Ismail 1:22:35

2y ago1:22:35

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Brother Muttaqi Ismail who is the founder and host of The Islamic History Podcast joined me for an interview. We talked about Br Muttaqi's background, how he became interested in Islamic History. why he decided to start a podcast, his process for creating episodes, productivity tips and much more. The Islamic History Podcast is an amazing resource …

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Qu'ran Hifdh Competition Winner, Tajweed Tips, Dr Zakir Naik, IOU & More with Ustadh Farhan Somani 1:02:48

2y ago1:02:48

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We discuss Qur'an memorisation and tajweed tips, the common mistakes people from the Indian Subcontinent make in Tajweed and fascinating insights into Ustadh Farhan's own journey during which he won an Indian National Qur'an memorisation contest and spent time in Dr Zakir Naik's International Islamic school. Farhan Somani is an international Qur'an…

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Jan The Slovak Muslim - Becoming Muslim, Dawah, Entrepreneurship & Happiness 1:21:36

2y ago1:21:36

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Interview with Jan The Slovak Muslim on his journey to Islam, different methods used in Da'wah, how Islam impacted his Business life, happiness and finding balance. Link to the video o Optimized Muslim YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/gDTaOD5hGvo HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Jan's Bio & Path To Islam 10:20 Discussion on Dawah 17:30 Self Dev…

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Want To Be An Activist? First Purify Yourself - Imam Tom Facchine 3:12

2y ago3:12

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Want to be an activist? Purify yourself before attempting to lead and serve others. Please follow UTICA Masjid's channel. I was hooked after first hearing Imam Tom on Blogging Theology. Imam Tom creates short, poignant and powerful clips eloquently addressing contemporary issues as well as traditional self-purification. https://www.youtube.com/c/UT…

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Make Hijrah?! - Why, how and where? In Depth Podcast with the Make Hijrah Team 1:28:20

2y ago1:28:20

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Interview with the Make Hijrah team (Br Omar and Br Hamzah) - Why, how and where? A wide range of topics were discussed from their personal stories of why they made hijrah, positives and negatives from their experiences, their views on Malaysia as a destination and much more.I think this podcast offers a good mix of information, depth, personality …

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DESTROYING The Free Speech Argument used to Insult our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ - Hamza Tzortzis 4:35

2y ago4:35

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DESTROYING The Free Speech Argument used to Insult our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ - Hamza Tzortzis Please watch the full source video on Sapience Institute for more. They have a few videos on this topic which go into much more detail. The purpose behind this was to direct you towards them. Link to full video: Hating Civility: France, Freedom of Spe…

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Islam is the last stand against Woke Liberalism - Dr. Ali Ataie 7:26

2y ago7:26

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Dr. Ali Ataie powerfully offers that Islam is the last stand against woke liberalism. "Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie gives spiritual insights about Muslims becoming the last line of defence for traditional religion and being necessary vanguards for values and faith in a postmodern world. " Audio from the link below has been repurposed for educational purpos…

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Business, Side Hustles, Self-employment, Making Hijrah, Muslim Money Advice & more - Interview with Br Abu Musa 55:11

2y ago55:11

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Business, Side Hustles, Self-employment. Making Hijrah, Muslim Money Advice & more - Interview with Br Abu Musa Grateful to be joined by Br Abu Musa who kindly agreed to feature on the podcast. A real nice brother. Navigate by using the chapters below. A broad range of topics were discussed. Watch the Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/D1BlsJuV_M…

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Best Advice To Give On How To Start Praying Salah Consistently 5:17

2y ago5:17

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How to give advice to someone who has asked you or you want to encourage to start praying Salah. You want to enjoin Good and forbid evil الأمر بالمَعْرُوف والنَهي عن المُنْكَر - how to go about it? I was happy to hear this advice from a classically trained scholar (Hanafi) as I've previously thought about and heard the same from other sources. Obvi…

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DEBUNKING "If We Don't Water Down Islam, No One Will Accept It!" Daniel Haqiqatjou 4:07

2y ago4:07

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Daniel Haqiqatjou debunks the myth of "If We Don't Water Down Islam, No One Will Accept It!". Wait, isn't Optimized Muslim about Self Development? Yes, and having a correct understanding of Islam as well as being equipped to intellectually defend traditional Islam is of paramount importance if you are to be a proud and practising Muslim. If you are…

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Why do you Work Out? Get "Jacked" and get Good Deeds by mastering your Niyyah (Intention) 12:52

2+ y ago12:52

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Why do you Work Out? Get "Jacked" and get Good Deeds by mastering your Niyyah (Intention) Alif goes to the gym for most of his 20s but he never takes the time to think about and correct his intention for it to be Islamically aligned. His intention may be to simply get "hench" and impress people. Will he be rewarded for all of his time and effort at…

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The Gym Library Productivity Concept - Build your Mind and Body Together 12:09

2+ y ago12:09

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Treat going to the gym like going to the library too. In this video I discuss how I combine my time at the gym with various more passive activities mainly using different forms of audio input such as Arabic vocabulary, Podcasts, audiobooks, the Noble Qur'an and various adhkar (litanies/invocations/remembrances) to make my time there more productive…

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How to Memorise Qur'an (Practical Step by step Method Demonstration) 7:55

2+ y ago7:55

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In this podcast I explain the basic and simple method of how to memorise a passage of the Noble Qur'an for the first time. I have come across various different methods with numbers involved "repeat the first line 8 times" etc - there is no special number to use. You simply repeat each part until you are able to recall it. This is a continuation of …

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Why Non-Muslims Are Converting to Islam - Reaction to Sheikh Abdal Hakim Murad on Blogging Theology 12:53

2+ y ago12:53

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Does the Religion of Islam need to be watered down in order to attract Non-Muslims to it? Link to the Full Blogging Theology Podcast: https://youtu.be/laFLPKZBUZE Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereaft…

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Why Muslims Say STUPID Things around Christmas? 18:12

2+ y ago18:12

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Why Muslims Say STUPID Things around Christmas? "The fundamental reason is lacking the requisite mental strength or emotional resilience to be seen as different or strange, to undergo a bit of discomfort..." 00:00 Preview Clips 02:10 Introduction & disclaimers 04:00 The main reason why... 07:50 "not everyone is assertive" 09:20 "My Non-Muslim frien…

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"A Game Changer for Da'wah" - Reflecting on the Mohammed Hijab & Jordan Peterson Podcast 11:00

2+ y ago11:00

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The Jordan Peterson and Mohammed Hijab podcast will in sha Allah be a foundational step towards true, orthodox traditional Muslim being invited on platforms to present the mainstream Muslim view. How many times have we sat back and watched in annoyance whilst a liberal "Muslim" with whacky views is invited on to shows to speak on behalf of Muslims?…

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Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad on Controlling The Ego (Animation) 4:20

2+ y ago4:20

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"Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad warns us that materialism and desire for reputation only leads to anxiety and distracts us from reality, whilst reminding us that criticism, no matter the form, should not make us forget our duty as Muslims" Link to Full Friday Sermon Lecture from Cambridge Central Mosque (clip used for educational purposes): https://youtu…

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#35 Learning Arabic whilst living in the West - Interview with my Arabic Tutor Mohamed Hafez 54:40

2+ y ago54:40

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Can you actually learn Arabic to a good level whilst living and working in the West? If so, how does one go about this journey? Where do you find tutors? Should you focus on Grammar first? How long does it take an average student to become fluent if they apply themselves? I interview my Arabic tutor with whom I have studied solely for about a year …

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#34 "I want to learn Arabic" - I show you EXACTLY how to start learning Arabic today. No Excuses 6:52

3y ago6:52

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"I want to learn Arabic" - Have you ever said this to yourself or others before? I know I did prior to beginning my journey. As a student (albeit struggling) I show you EXACTLY how to start today. The modern age brings with it problems. We love to bemoan these problems. But what about the benefits? 20 year ago we would not be able to book an Arabic…

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#33 Should You Learn Your Native or Ancestral Language? 7:44

3y ago7:44

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If you are living in the West, should you bother to learn your mother tongue or ancestral language? If you are a second-generation immigrant then should you learn the language of your ancestors? In this podcast, I argue that you should do so for a number of reasons. Firstly, a lot of people understand a language but cannot speak it. Therefore, they…

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#32 How to Increase Your Willpower - Eeman, Mindset, Body, Tools 20:02

3y ago20:02

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In this podcast, I discuss the topic of increasing "willpower" by dividing it into 4 components which can be classed as the factors somewhat in our control that we can experiment with and manipulate to improve our level of willpower. All of these topics require individual episodes as this podcast serves merely as an outline. These are: 1)Eeman (cer…

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#31 What Muslims Can Learn From Khabib Nurmagomedov & Moeen Al 6:53

3y ago6:53

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In this video/podcast I discuss a clip I came across in which Moeen Ali can be seen celebrating a win in Cricket with his team mates until they involve alcohol - at which point he and Adil Rashid can be seen literally running off stage. This video gained hundreds of thousands of views and it made me think about why we as Muslims feel a sense of pri…

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