Best Eeds Podcasts (2024)

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Mini Extra-Drama #80: Double the Sweetness 8:20

4M ago8:20

8:20

Don't forget about the Reader of the Month letter from book 80! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart

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Episode #80: THE GIRL THEY BOTH LOVED 1:30:54

5M ago1:30:54

1:30:54

It's another mis-titled misadventure of random characters, and this time All Time Favorite guest Don Flaxbart is here to simultaneously despise the book and read deep into the twisted heart of its male lead. A thrilling, dirt-bike filled mega finale to Season 8 of Sweet Valley Diaries! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Āmir ibn ʿAbdullāh ibn al-Jarrāḥ R.A- Tenth of Ashra e Mubshira 12:52

6M ago12:52

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Āmir ibn ʿAbdullāh ibn al-Jarrāḥ R.A- Tenth of Ashra e Mubshira. Ashra e Mubashira are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Sa’eed bin Zaid bin ‘Amr R.A - Ninth of Ashra e Mubashira 10:36

6M ago10:36

10:36

Sa’eed bin Zaid bin ‘Amr R.A - Ninth of Ashra e Mubashira Ashra e Mubashira are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Extra #79: Maybe Elizabeth Isn't the Best Character Judge 18:03

6M ago18:03

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Bryanna McGeough joins Marissa again and shares her criteria for choosing with Sweet Valley books to read and her personal tales of being an Elizabethan high school journalist. Plus, Reader of the Month for October 1991! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart

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Book #79: THE LONG-LOST BROTHER 1:05:02

6M ago1:05:02

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What could be worse than having a twin brother who stole a car? For Sarah Eastborne, the answer is: that twin brother getting clean, being released from his rehab facility, and coming to live with you. Social worker and BSC/SVH reader Briana McGeough joins us to discuss this book, which also shoehorns in some info about 12-step programs. Advertisin…

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Extra Drama #78: Jackson's Funtime Fashions 20:42

6M ago20:42

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Claire and Marissa explore the dreamworld of Jessica Wakefield. Plus, a particularly lyrical Reader of the Month essay. Come along, if you choose! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart

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Saʿd ibn Abī Waqqāṣ R.A - Eighth of Ashra e Mubashira 12:42

6M ago12:42

12:42

Saʿd ibn Abī Waqqāṣ R.A - Eighth of Ashra e Mubashira Ashra e Mubashira are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Book #78: THE DATING GAME 1:08:41

6M ago1:08:41

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At long last, we will find out if Scott Trost is as sexist as he seems. Or, we'll at least find out if his TRUE self is sexist. Like, maybe society made him sexist? Or something? Todd will explain it to you, ladies. With special guest Claire Sharood! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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EED #77: Listener of the Month, July 1991 6:00

7M ago6:00

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I got my hands on a US edition of CHEATING TO WIN, but it didn't arrive until after last week's extra drama came out. I'm between two short weekend trips, so please accept this dramatic reading as this week's little episode! Follow Sweet Valley Diaries on Instagram and TikTok Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Abd al-Raḥmān ibn ʿAwf R.A - Seventh of Ashra e Mubashira 14:07

7M ago14:07

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Abd al-Raḥmān ibn ʿAwf R.A - Seventh of Ashra e Mubashira. Ashra e Mubashira are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Extra Drama #77: They Never Did Sweet Valley Babies 15:00

7M ago15:00

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Guest Tabatha Myers tells us about her history with Sweet Valley; then, a close look at the copyright pages of a British edition of CHEATING TO WIN, and a call for ghostwriter intel. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart

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Zubair Bin Awwam R.A - Sixth of Ashra e Mubashira 15:16

7M ago15:16

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Zubair Bin Awwam R.A - Sixth of Ashra e Mubashira. Ashra Mubashra are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Book #77: CHEATING TO WIN 1:08:12

7M ago1:08:12

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The latest in our series of Very Special Episodes, this is the one about accidentally being on sports enhancing drugs some shady dude sold you in a baggie. Lifelong SVH reader Tabatha Myers joins Marissa to get super serious on this very serious and seriously handled subject. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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Extra Drama #76: Yo! 1:04:29

7M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Let's rap about the ethical implications of beauty pageants! Plus, the second Reader of the Month wants to make sure you know she doesn't LOOK like a bookworm. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart

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Book #76: MISS TEEN SWEET VALLEY 1:04:28

7M ago1:04:28

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In this book, Jessica asks Elizabeth how being named the prettiest, smartest, and most talented can be demeaning. And she has a point. Kind of. In a book that is both frivolous and substantive, and which is unafraid to let a gray area issue be solidly gray, we find identical twins once again at odds. Denise Boylan joins Marissa to laugh at them. Ad…

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Ṭalḥa ibn ʿUbayd Allāh R.A - Fifth of Ashra e Mubashira 12:53

7M ago12:53

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Ṭalḥa ibn ʿUbayd Allāh R.A - Fifth of Ashra e MubashiraAshra Mubashra are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Extra Drama #75: Amy Regulation Disorder 24:12

8M ago24:12

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More excuses for Amy's behavior, tips for how to look like you're paying attention, and the first ever SVH Reader of the Month! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart

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Ali bin Ali Talib R.A - Fourth of Ashra e Mubashira 26:33

8M ago26:33

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Ali bin Ali Talib R.A - Fourth amongst the Ashra e Mubashra Ashra Mubashra are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Book #75: AMY'S TRUE LOVE 1:04:22

8M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

"Tennis" anyone? Marissa is joined this week by Brian Duss for a Very Special Episode. Why so special? For starters, we learn Amy Sutton has some hidden depth of character. But mostly it's because we're getting some **sound trumpets** explicitly gay characters! Alas, "explicit" only in one sense of the word. But still. *** Advertising Inquiries: ht…

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Extra Drama #74: Why We're Like This 22:16

8M ago22:16

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Mary Kate and Marissa share stories from middle and high school and beyond about the effects of diet culture, generational baggage around eating and weight, and trying not to perpetuate a cycle. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart

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Usman Bin Affan R.A - Third of Ashra e Mubashira 19:40

8M ago19:40

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Usman Bin Affan R.A the Third amongst the Ashra e Mubashra Ashra Mubashra are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Book #74: THE PERFECT GIRL 1:02:30

8M ago1:02:30

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Only the very best of friends agrees to read the Robin books. This week, Marissa's BFF since high school, Mary Kate Battles, is back for more punishment as we watch Robin destroy herself. Fully 70 books after her maltreatment in POWER PLAY, this one attempts to atone for that sin, but fails at every turn, because it's 1991. CW: Eating disorder, bod…

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Catch Up With: ROBIN WILSON (and Book 46: DECISIONS Replay) 1:19:27

9M ago1:19:27

1:19:27

Episode 74 has been delayed by a week, so this seemed like a great time to try something new! Marissa catches you up on a character's arc over the series. In this case, Robin Wilson, whose first appearance in Book 4 made a thud so resounding that it's echoed through the entire series. Robin is the star of Book 74, so why not get up to speed by list…

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Extra Drama #73: I Don't Know If This Was Handled Well 19:37

9M ago19:37

19:37

As our first Gen Z guest, Phoebe explains the concept of "Warrior Cats" to Marissa. Also, how is Sweet Valley High like the Duggar Family? What's Jessica really up to? And more questions Marissa's guests can't stop asking her/answering for her. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart

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Umer Bin Khattab R.A - Second of Ashra e Mubashira 27:31

9M ago27:31

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Umer Bin Khattab R.A the Second amongst the Ashra e Mubashra Ashra Mubashra are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Book #73: REGINA'S LEGACY 1:07:17

9M ago1:07:17

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It's a camera. Regina's legacy is a Nikon film camera. And when you take a photo with the camera, and squint at the negatives just so, maybe you'll see Regina's ghost giving you a thumbs up for thwarting a drug cartel. Phoebe Danaher is here to help Marissa explain all this, and to spotlight our scary, older, date-of-the-month, Chad! Advertising In…

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Extra Drama #72: Two Cool Cats, Not Interested in Drama 1:00:22

9M ago1:00:22

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All of the name-dropping, none of the star-fucking Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsBy Marissa Flaxbart

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Book #72: ROCK STAR'S GIRL 1:05:26

10M ago1:05:26

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Sometimes when a rock star has a teen girl living in his house it's actually not an issue. How is this possible? Well, the teens of Sweet Valley might have it twisted, but Gabe Mara and Marissa will explain it all. Some music in this episode comes from Purple Planet. "Toumani Diabate Plays the Kora" Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bran…

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Abu Bakr Siddiq R.A - First of Ashra e Mubashira 18:22

10M ago18:22

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Abu Bakr Siddiq R.A the First amongst the Ashra e Mubashra Ashra Mubashra are the companions of Propet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) who got the news in their lives that they will be awarded Jannah. There are 10 sahabah who got the news of Jannah in their lives and are known as Ashra Mubashra.

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Extra Drama #71: How to Make Jessica Wakefield Famous 19:20

10M ago19:20

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Is being famous really so great? What IS Eric Parker's talk show? Can one night on television launch a whole career in entertainment? These are the kinds of questions Jessica Wakefield should have been asking, but instead Marissa and actual professional actor Alex Jennings are asking on her behalf. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brand…

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Book #71: STARRING JESSICA! 1:02:31

10M ago1:02:31

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Don't let the apparent middle-agedness of the cover model fool you -- that's 16-year-old Jessica Wakefield all dolled up for her star turn on the Eric Parker's national evening talk show. Or, at least it's one of those Wakefield girls. Actor Alex Jennings (THE GOLDBERGS) returns (#7: DEAR SISTER was her last appearance) to talk all this out. Advert…

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#31 Camel: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 5:38

11M ago5:38

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Throughout the Quran, the word "camel" is mentioned 21 times in 19 verses, and it is in the story of Prophet Saleh that its significance truly shines. We discover how this majestic creature became a symbol of both abundance and test of faith for the people of Thamud. Prophet Saleh was sent by Allah as a Warner to the people of Thamud, who had grown…

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#30 Goat: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 2:35

11M ago2:35

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In the Quran, the word "goat" is mentioned once in Surah Al-An'am, verse 143. The verse talks about how some people used to assign certain portions of their crops and cattle to God and then ascribe some of these portions to their idols. The verse then goes on to say that Allah has not permitted this and that it is a form of falsehood. Overall, whil…

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#29 Cattle: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 2:59

11M ago2:59

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In the Quran, the word 'cattle' is mentioned 33 times in 31 verses. Cattle have been mentioned in the Quran as one of the blessings of Allah (SWT) and a source of sustenance for humanity. In Surah An-Nahl, Allah says "And the grazing livestock He has created for you; in them is warmth and [numerous] benefits, and from them you eat." (16:5)…

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#28 Mule: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 2:17

12M ago2:17

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In the Quran, Allah mentions the word 'Mule' once in Surah Al-Muminun 23:22.A mule is a unique animal, created by breeding a horse and a donkey, and is known for its strength and ability to carry heavy loads.

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#27 Birds: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 2:06

12M ago2:06

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The story of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) is full of lessons and inspiration. In one particular incident, Allah (SWT) asked Prophet Ibrahim (AS) how He brings the dead to life. In response, Prophet Ibrahim (AS) asked Allah (SWT) to show him how. Allah (SWT) then instructed him to take four birds, slaughter them, mix their meat, and place each piece on a di…

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#26 Ant: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 2:16

12M ago2:16

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In this fascinating podcast, we explore a little-known story from the Quran about the power of even the smallest creatures in the eyes of Allah. The word 'Ant' is mentioned three times in one verse of the Quran, and it refers to a remarkable event in the life of Prophet Sulaiman (AS) when a tiny ant played a crucial role in stopping his army. We de…

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#24 Fly & #25 Locust: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 2:39

12M ago2:39

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The Quran mentions various creatures and phenomena that Allah created to serve as signs of His power and wisdom. Two of these creatures are the locust and the fly, which are mentioned in several verses of the Quran. The word ‘Locust’ is mentioned once in 1 verse, while ‘fly’ is mentioned three times in 3 different verses. In another verse of the Qu…

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#23 Lion: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 3:55

12M ago3:55

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The word ‘Lion’ is mentioned once in 1 verse as an example. In surah Al Muddathir ayat 51. Asadullah, a nickname given to Prophet Muhammad’s PBUH Uncle Hamza bin Abdul Muttalib.

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#22 Sheep: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 2:12

12M ago2:12

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The word ‘Sheep’ is mentioned 3 times in 3 verses. Allamah Ismael bin Kaseer with the reference to Hafiz bin Jareer and Ibn Abi Hatim has written a detailed account of this event. A number of sheep ate up the whole garden of grapes and did not leave any leaves and bunches of fruits too. The owner of the garden and the master of the sheep appeared b…

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#21 Moth: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 1:36

12M ago1:36

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The word ‘Moth’ is mentioned once in 1 verse. Al-Qari'ah 101:4يَوۡمَيَكُونُٱلنَّاسُكَٱلۡفَرَاشِٱلۡمَبۡثُوثِ٤˹It is˺ the Day people will be like scattered mothsNarrated Abu Hurairah: that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The Parable of myself and that of my Ummah is that of a man who kindled a fire, and the flies and moths began flying into it - an…

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#20 Honeybee: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 1:50

12M ago1:50

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Discover the amazing healing properties of honey that have been known for over 1400 years! The Quran mentions honey as a source of healing, with Allah inspiring the bee to seek its home in the mountains, trees, and structures built by humans. This golden liquid is mentioned in several verses, including Surah An-Nahl (16:68-69), where it is referred…

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#19 Donkey: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 3:52

12M ago3:52

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The story of Prophet Uzair (AS) and his donkey. The word 'Donkey' is mentioned 5 times in 5 verses in the Quran and one of these verses, tells the incredible tale of how Prophet Uzair (AS) and his faithful donkey were put to death for a hundred years, only to be brought back to life by Allah's mercy.…

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#18 Ewe: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 3:26

12M ago3:26

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The word 'Ewe' is mentioned 3 times in 3 verses of the Quran. One of the most intriguing stories related to the word 'ewe' is about Prophet Daud (David) AS. He used to worship in a private sanctuary, which was forbidden for the public. One night, two men climbed over the wall and entered the sanctuary. Daud AS was surprised, but the men revealed th…

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#17 Cow: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 3:30

1y ago3:30

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In the Quran, the word 'Cow' appears 9 times across 9 verses. Among the many stories associated with it, there is one that stands out: the story of the murder among the Israelites. When they asked Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) to help them identify the murderer, Allah revealed to him that they should sacrifice a cow and follow certain instructi…

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#16 Quail: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 2:54

1y ago2:54

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The word ‘Quail’ is mentioned 3 times in 3 verses. These verses reveal how Allah Almighty gifted Bani Israel with Mann-o-Salwa, a miraculous food that was bestowed upon them at the request of Prophet Musa (AS). The word 'Quail' is used in reference to the Salwa, which was a type of bird that was sent down as a part of this divine feast.…

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#15 Calf: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 3:23

1y ago3:23

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The word "calf" is mentioned 12 times in 10 verses in the Quran. And regarding your question, when Prophet Musa (AS) went to Mount Sinai to receive the commandments from Allah, his people became impatient and asked Prophet Harun (AS) to make a god for them to worship. Harun (AS) tried to convince them to stay on the right path, but eventually, they…

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#14 Horse: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 2:37

1y ago2:37

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In this podcast, we'll explore the significance of the word 'Horse' in the Quran. It is mentioned 6 times in 6 verses. One particular story involving horses is about Prophet Sulaiman AS, who was gifted with a magnificent breed of horses. However, his love for these steeds made him forget the remembrance of Allah, and he missed his evening prayer. T…

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#13 Snake: Animals Mentioned in the Quran 4:01

1y ago4:01

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In this podcast, we explore the Quranic references to the word "snake," which is mentioned 5 times in 5 verses. We focus on the fascinating story of Prophet Musa (AS) and Fir'aun, which features prominently in the Quran. We delve into the details of how Prophet Musa (AS) demonstrated his divine authority by throwing his staff on the ground, which t…

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