Ustadha Fatima was joined by Naaema Umm Eesa where they spoke about Naeema's work with new Muslims and the reasons why thousands of Western women are embracing Islam.

00:00 - Opening & Introduction
03:06 - Remembering Da'wah Giants: Uzma Jung & Omar Tate
13:49 - How Things Were Different for Converts Back in the Day
15:23 - Families Threatening New Muslims
18:36 - Supporting New Muslims: The Islam Awareness Project
24:45 - Marriage Challenges for Converts
33:45 - Why Western Women Convert to Islam
42:18 - Top Reasons Women Accept Islam
47:15 - Impact of Hijab on Non-Muslims
51:40 - The Power of Muslim Sisterhood & Community
1:06:30 - Islamic Marriage & Gender Roles
1:11:08 - The Power of Salam
1:11:50 - What Attracts Women to Muslim Men
1:13:31 - The 50-50 Concept in Marriage
1:17:19 - Final Advice: Take Benefit of Five Before Five

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Hammad look back at 2025, and some of the highs and lows of the past year. 

00:00 - Introduction
4:07 - Mamdani Wins New York Mayor
12:09 - Lesson: Focus Your Influence Where It Matters
14:44 - The Charlie Kirk Incident
18:43 - Gaza: Two Years of Genocide
28:45 - Podcast Reflections & Favourite Episodes
31:35 - Fatherhood: Welcoming Baby Jibreel
36:00 - Journey to Masjid Al-Aqsa
43:01 - Sudan Crisis: 18 Million Displaced
52:09 - UK Far-Right Rise & Anti-Muslim Hate
58:02 - Muslim Heroes & Contributions in UK
02:10 - Awards: Best & Worst of 2025
1:05:15 - Closing Thoughts & Dua

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Briggs where they discussed if Muslims have a place in Western countries and how Muslims shaped the West.

00:00 - Introduction
02:25 - Mustaf'as New Book: Islam and the Making of the Modern World
06:30 - Traditional Dress vs Western Clothing
12:17 - Was Western Fashion Influenced by Islam?
14:05 - Why Muslims Immigrated to the West
18:00 - Post-World War Immigration & Windrush
22:26 - Britain was Built on Colonization
26:15 - Eurocentric Narratives in History
28:06 - The Roman Empire Became a Caliphate
37:15 - Muslim Contributions to Science
38:21 - Bayt Al Hikma - The House of Wisdom
44:50 - Fibonacci & Arabic Numerals
45:03 - Zero: The Number That Changed Everything
46:47 - What's Missing in Islamic Education
48:15 - The Griots - Oral Historians of West Africa
52:00 - Muslims Influencing Modern Culture Today
56:27 - Muslim Rappers & Urban Culture
59:56 - The Qatar World Cup Impact
1:00:20 - Ramadan Lights in London
1:02:37 - Australia's Favorite Food is Halal
1:03:44 - Muhammad - Most Popular Name in the UK
1:04:48 - Muslims Are Still Contributing
1:07:10 - What Can You Contribute as an Individual?
1:12:00 - Knowledge is Power - Final Message
1:13:00 - The 85-10-5 Philosophy
1:15:04 - Don't Be Like Cattle

Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by Aysha Mercedes who speaks about how she went from a life of partying and not beleiving in God to embraching Islam and how her experiences with trauma encouraged her to help others.

00:00 - Intro
00:58 - How Mufti Menk Changed Inspired my non-Muslim Mother
12:36 - Healing Childhood Wounds and Finding Myself  
19:58 - Living With Trauma  
28:09 - From Atheism & Partying to Embracing Islam  
44:01 - The Father Wound: How Absent Fathers Shape Daughters  
51:49 - Breaking Generational Trauma in Muslim Families  
1:06:06 - Growing Spiritually and Staying Connected to Faith  
1:18:11 - Supporting Reverts, Single Moms, and the Isolated  
1:27:06 - Final Reflections and Message to the Listeners

Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by her father Mufti Abdul Qadir Barkatulla where they discussed the place of Muslims in the West and how Muslims can be a force for good at a time when the West is collapsing spirtually and morally.

00:00 - Introduction
01:42 - Early Muslim Communities in the UK
04:32 - Journey from India to the UK
10:18 - Developing an Islamic Database
15:08 - Meeting with General Zia-ul-Haq
16:29 - Muslims in India: Past & Present Challenges
21:43 - Political and Social Strategies for Muslims
25:10 - Muslim Identity and Future Challenges
29:33 - Should Muslims Migrate from the West?
35:25 - Lessons from Muslim History in Europe
41:28 - Muslim Society and Future Unity
43:53 - Can Muslim Nations Unite Like the EU?
46:46 - Reflections on Personal Growth and Journey
48:42 - Spiritual Growth & The Importance of I'tikaf
54:05 - Challenges of I'tikaf in Modern Times
58:26 - Balancing Worship and Knowledge
59:37 - Parenting Philosophy & Raising Children
1:01:36 - Advice for the Next Generation of Muslims
1:03:11 - Conclusion & Final Reflections

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Mohamad Baajour who shared 3 practical tips in how to raise righteous children.

00:00 - Introduction

01:26 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Qur'an?

04:46 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Sunnah?

07:00 - The power of Istighfar

11:49 - Do this Sunnah to have an angel make Du'a for you

13:46 - Tarbiyyah Role as an imam at the EPIC mosque

24:45 - Encouraging the youth to attend Fajr

24:58 - New challenges and dangers faced by today's youth

27:04 - Facilitating halal activities for the youth

28:11 - Parents need to live Islam

30:37 - Be gentle and encouraging towards your children

31:52 - Teach your children about Allah's attributes

33:22 - The power of making du'a for your children

37:02 - Leading by example

38:44 - What is Tarbiyyah & the Prophetic example

35:51 - Building Trust and Leading by Example

48:29 - Intentions for making your children Hafidh

56:03 - Balancing Travel and Community Involvement

59:11 - From a businessman to an Imam

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Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Moahmmad Shoaib who shared their experiences as young dads and Shoaib discussed how not having a father figure as a child inspired him to strive harder to be a great dad to his own children.

00:00 - Introduction
02:30 - Hadith about fatherhood
04:54 - Feeling 'ready' to be a father
09:27 - Being an active dad
15:31 - Balancing fatherhood and other responsibilities
20:29 - Reconciliation with absent father through Islam
29:03 - Navigating fatherhood through faith
36:57 - Homeschooling
45:40 - Parenting discipline and boundaries
56:53 - The importance of fatherly affection
1:04:53 - Being present as a father

Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Hafsah Adham, who speaks about how her faith in Allah helped her deal with her husband's death and why Muslims should engage in ethical business and marketing.

00:00 - Introduction

04:25 - Coping With Husband's Death and Finding Purpose

08:04 - Grieving and Finding Strength

17:16 - Navigating Grief and Support Systems

24:22 - Faith, Grief, and Acceptance

28:27 - Living with Intention and Purpose

35:14 - Forgiveness and Faith

41:30 - Navigating Online Business and Ethical Marketing

50:57 - Authenticity in Business and Marketing

58:49 - Ethical Business Practices

01:08:34 - Understanding Self, Relationships, and Purpose

01:14:55 - Realizing the Fragility of Life

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Mujahid Ali who speaks about seeking knowledge in Syria before the revolution, why the Ummah should celebrate the downfall of the Assad regime and why Muslims should be optimistic about the future.

00:00 - Introduction
02:06 - The fall of the Assad regime
04:27 - Choosing Syria to seek Islamic knowledge.
06:32 - Arrival and settling in Syria for studies.
07:53 - Initial observations about Bashar al-Assad's regime.
15:34 - Spiritual environment in Damascus and study routine.
17:22 - Historical significance of the Sham region.
21:05 - Contributions of the Umayyad Caliphate.
22:40 - Trials and tribulations in the region.
31:20 - Coexistence of different communities in Syria.
31:49 - Unique experiences and stories in Syria.
32:31 - Bilal's (RA) grave and historical sites.
37:15 - Renowned Islamic scholars and their final resting places.
38:15 - Historical significance of various sites in Syria.
38:30 - Good news about Syria and hopes for Palestine.
39:14 - Discussion about skepticism over celebrating Assad's downfall.
40:22 - Reflection on the oppression under Bashar al-Assad.
44:27 - Encouragement for Syrians to enjoy their regained freedom.
46:30 - Influence of Turkey and hopes for Syria's stability.
47:55 - Observations from visits to Syria before the Arab Spring.
52:18 - Discussion on the resilience and spirit of the Syrian people.
56:55 - Analyzing some causes behind the revolution.
1:00:50 - The importance of global Muslim solidarity with Syria.
1:04:05 - Concluding thoughts on Syria's path forward.
1:04:55 - Final messages of optimism and unity for Syria's future.

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Sami Hamdi who speaks about the need for supportive families, his journey into Tunisian politics, lessons from Bosnia and why Muslims should not stop struggling for Gaza.

00:01 - Balancing Family and Activism 
06:19 - Marriage and Building a Fortress  
15:33 - Purpose and Expectations in Marriage  
25:58 - Shaping Influences and Political Realities  
37:24 - Power Dynamics in Tunisian Politics  
41:45 - Lessons in Leadership and Influence  
45:56 - Staying True to Islamic Principles in Politics  
49:24 - Lessons in Practice and Faith  
55:47 - Impact of Gaza on US Politics  
59:13 - Impact of Gaza on Global Politics  
1:08:01 - Power of Perseverance and Compassion  
1:14:16 - Disconnect in the Ummah  
1:19:21 - Stories of Resilience in Bosnia  
1:28:16 - Stories of Perseverance and Faith  
1:39:22 - Being Optimistic

Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Dr Rania Awaad who discusses the Islamic perspective on mental health.

00:00 - Intro

02:38 - First impressions of Britain's Muslim commnunity

03:37 - Dr Rania's Role Models

04:55 - Combining Deen & Dunya

06:16 - Entering the mental health profession

07:18 - The difference between psychiatry and psychology

08:17 - Muslim attitude towards mental health

09:20 - The resilience of the Palestinians

10:05 - Has mental health issues increased?

11:15 - How to build resilience in our children

15:18 - What are the biggest mental health challenges faced by Muslims in the West?

16:38 - The Seerah and the year of sorrow

19:44 - Can sinning affect mental health?

21:33 - What is Islamic Psychology?

24:02 - OCD and waswasa

27:45 - What is depression?

32:56 - Everyday things which could affect our mental health

35:00 - Things you can do to help your mental health

37:42 - The Qur'an is a healer

41:32 - Practising seclusion & disconnecting

43:46 - Maristan & Dr Rania's vision for Mental Health

48:47 - Mental health resources

50:36 - Conclusion

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