Best Hussain Al Ismail Podcasts (2024)

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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

2+ y 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

3y 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

3y 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

3y 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

3y 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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#30 ISOC/MSA President to Working for the BBC as a Sports Journalist - Interview with Ameer Khan 52:27

3+ y ago52:27

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Ameer Khan and I worked together as part of the Islamic Society leadership whilst studying at University. He is now a sports journalist working for the BBC. We discuss the benefits of joining an Islamic Society or Muslim Students Association whilst at University and we draw upon some of our experiences to offer advice (in sha Allah) to young people…

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#29 Dealing with Social Media, Worldly Success, Accepting Qadr, Identity Crisis & more with Maarten Van Elst 1:00:55

3+ y ago1:00:55

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A broad discussion with Br Maarten Van Elst on the role of factors outside of our control on attaining Worldly Success; meritocracy and social mobility; Practical tips to effectively use Social Media; effects of the internet age on personal identity; whether self-discipline is overrated and the "Tony Robbins Islam" & more. Brother Maarten is the fi…

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#28 Investing in Bitcoin for Muslims? - Cryptocurrency Masterclass with Ustadh Mu'aawiyah Tucker 1:40:31

3+ y ago1:40:31

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Ustadh Mu'aawiyah Tucker graduated from the University of Madinah in 2008 from the faculty of Shari'ah. He now runs Cryptohashreview.com - a resource for educating Muslims on cryptocurrency. Investing in Bitcoin for Muslims? - Masterclass with Ustadh Mu'aawiyah Tucker Is investing in Bitcoin Halal? One of many questions in this interview with Ustad…

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Daniel Haqiqatjou - Working as a minimum wage intern, failures and Christmas Parties (funny) (clip of #24) 10:42

3+ y ago10:42

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Ustadh Daniel Haqiqatjou worked in a corporate job for 7 years. Learn how he transitioned from feeling like a failure working as an intern to exiting his corporate role. A humorous clip asking him how he dealt with Christmas party invitations. Hear a different side of Daniel. If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves y…

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CRISIS of MASCULINITY? - Gabriel Al Romani (Clip from #27) 7:51

3+ y ago7:51

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Gabriel Al Romani explains why he argues that there is a crisis of masculinity. This provides some background and context into his views in light of the recent controversy involving Mufti Menk's knitting video refutation which garnered a lot of attention on social media. If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves your l…

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#27 GABRIEL AL ROMANI -Setting Goals | Finding Purpose | Masculinity | Fitness | “Taboo” Topics & More 55:32

3+ y ago55:32

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It was an immense honour interviewing Ustadh Gabriel Al Romani (see below for Bio) who was very gracious in offering his time to this project. This series aims at interviewing inspiring “Optimized Muslim” personalities and trying to delve deeper into their mindset and way of thinking intending to discover practical tips we can apply in our lives. P…

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#26 Using VISUALISATION for Spiritual Growth – (based on Purification of the Heart by Sh Hamza Yusuf) 9:34

3+ y ago9:34

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You may have heard about visualising or “the law of attraction” in the context of pursuing “success” in the worldly life. In this video, I talk about how this technique can be used as part of a spiritual practice to help us to become better Muslims. It is part of a larger message – that we take practical steps to improve our faith. I came across vi…

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#25 40KG WEIGHT LOSS Transformation! Interview with Br Hayder Khan! 59:01

4y ago59:01

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Hayder Khan delves deep in a wide-ranging interview about how he was able to lose 40kg and maintain his new healthy outlook on life. Use the Timestamps below to skip to relevant parts of the Podcast TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 02:00 Structure of Interview 03:13 Introducing Br Hayder 05:40 How the weight loss journey started (motivation) 12:00 Gro…

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#24 Daniel Haqiqatjou – Personality Type, Handling Criticism, Harvard, Alasna, Daily Routine & more 1:09:21

4+ y ago1:09:21

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It was an immense pleasure interviewing Ustadh Daniel Haqiqatjou who was very gracious in offering his time. This series aims at interviewing inspiring “Optimized Muslim” personalities and trying to delve deeper into their mindset and way of thinking intending to discover practical tips we can apply in our lives. The content will only get better in…

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#23 HOW MEMORISING THE QURAN CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Hidden benefit | Must watch for Parents & Teachers 7:20

4+ y ago7:20

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One part of the course currently in development in sha Allah titled: “A Practical & Deep Guide on How to Memorise the Qur’an”. Be sure to subscribe to the Youtube channel for more. If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves your life in any way, please make Dua for the success of this project 💚(and give a good rating 😊)…

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#22 The Link Between Personality Types and Religious Adherence – is it easier for conscientious people? 27:09

4+ y ago27:09

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When it concerns dealings with people, actions of worship, ensuring justice, and more – the small things matter in Islam. I discuss how different cultures often exhibit different attitudes and societal norms that impact upon how the population will practice the religion. If it is a cultural norm for 5 minutes to be 55 minutes, inevitably it will be…

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#21 Productivity in Quarantine – Interview with Maarten Van Elst (Muslim Fit) 40:43

4+ y ago40:43

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“Br Maarten discovered Islam through his search for self-improvement, he was inspired by Islam’s teachings, that amongst other, promotes spiritual, social, physical and mental health. After converting to Islam in 2011, he didn’t see much of what was being preached actually being practised within the Muslim community. So combining his own hands-on k…

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#20 DISAGREEING RESPECTFULLY & HONESTLY – A Message for Leaders/Teachers 11:54

4+ y ago11:54

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*Apologies for the bad audio quality – will be improved in future in sha Allah – recorded [August 2019] As a community, we need to move beyond disagreeing in an intellectually dishonest or childish way. Let’s first learn the foundational principles of the Deen, in order to know what has been deemed to be even worth arguing about and then let’s look…

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#19 Practical tips on How to Learn Arabic whilst Working/studying full-time – Interview with Usman Khalid 44:19

4+ y ago44:19

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A lot of you reading this have thought to yourself, “I want to learn Arabic” or at least “I would love to know Arabic” – but the thought starts and finishes there for most of us. We struggle with translating this wish of ours into action. Without action, it will remain just that – a wish. In this podcast, we discuss how to go about learning Arabic.…

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#18 How to Be Grateful and Be Given More – Don’t sell-out with your Blessings! 4:22

4+ y ago4:22

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We want more but how do we use the blessings and gifts we have already been given? We do not use what we have in a way that is pleasing to Allāh. We sell-out and run to cash out at the haram bank. Be grateful for the understanding that your blessings are a test just like your trials. Uploaded on Youtube https://youtu.be/6R6hBBHOinc *The video size …

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#17 Attaining balance in life – learning from the REVEALING self-talk of an 11th Century Islamic Scholar, Ibn Jawzi 12:15

5y ago12:15

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We sometimes make the mistake of thinking that the great Muslims of the past had it different, they didn’t have our challenges right? This can lead to a defeatist attitude that is unlikely to help you succeed. This revealing quote from Ibn Jawzi reveals the mechanics of his amazing mind as he beautifully wrestles with the idea of attaining some for…

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