Faith Circle Podcast

“A man once saw a thorny branch on the road and removed it so it wouldn’t harm the people—so Allah was pleased with him and forgave him.” – Our beloved Prophet ﷺ There are deeds we underestimate, light on the tongue and in the hand, but with pure intentions and sincerity they can carry the weight of our salvation in the afterlife. Gaining knowledge and clarity on intentions, and how to purify them...

"Having a truthful companion is better than being alone, but being alone is better than having an evil companion.” –Abu Musa (RA) How do we protect ourselves from the harm of unvirtuous friendships, while still nurturing the bonds of kinship, brotherhood, and unity within our community? What are the signs of a true friendship—versus one rooted in ego, sin, or spiritual harm? Join us tonight as Dr....

In this week's session of Faith Circle with Sheikh Elshinawy, we’ll explore how wealth and faith can coexist. What does it mean to live a life of faith, purpose and generosity in a world with so much fitna?

! “Convey from me, even if it is one verse." - The Beloved Prophet ﷺ 📚 Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 3461) We're excited to announce a special guest for this week's faith circle, join us on *Thursday 17th of April at 6:45pm* as we'll be joined once again by *Sheikh Sajid Umar* for *The Dawah Imperative in The West*. Sh. Sajid has completed a bachelor's degree in comparative fiqh and honours from the h...

n Al Qayyim said, “The first thing of your religion that you will lose is khushoo’, and the last thing that you will lose of your religion is salaah. There may be a person praying who has no goodness in him, and soon you will enter the mosque and not find anyone who has khushoo” (Madarij Salikeen) Allah has declared that the flourishing of the believer is connected to the flourishing of their pray...

Hasan Al-Basri said, *“Allah is not worshipped with anything greater than long-lasting sorrow (tūl-al-huzn)”* We often hear people say that if you have faith you will never be sad or anxious. But then how do we understand this aphorism from one of the great tabi’un? Are Muslims immune from the midlife crisis ? Or quarter life crisis ? Is it possible that you are a believer but feel nihilistic ? As...

When Wolves become Shepherds Kitab Zuhd Wa Raqa’iq by Ibn Al-Mubarak. - ⁠Pitfalls of Preaching & Activism - ⁠The Art of Da’wah in the West - ⁠Knowledge & Power

Time waits for no one We start to go through the narrations in the book, Kitab az-Zuhd wa Raqa’iq. The key theme of the beginning is about the passing of time and how a believer’s attitude should be toward the finiteness of his life span. This is a reality we often ignore - time is certainly running out, and where are we going? Ibn Mubarak chooses this narration to start his book: The Prophet SAW...

Explore lessons from the life of Abdullah ibn Mubarak the Author of Kitāb az-Zuhd wa’r-Raqāʾiq by Imām Ibn al-Mubārak (رحمه الله), a timeless work on breaking the dunya delusion.

This week and the weeks following, we will draw from the timeless wisdom of Kitāb az-Zuhd wa’r-Raqāʾiq by Imām ʿAbdullāh Ibn al-Mubārak (رحمه الله) (736–797 CE). A scholar, muḥaddith, jurist, and ascetic. Known for his depth, balance, and protection of the vulnerable. Zuhd isn’t about looking poor or avoiding life’s blessings. It’s about keeping the heart detached from worldly things, even when th...

Ninth Foundation: On the Censure of Pride and Self-Conceit

The eighth foundation: On the Censure of Seeking Fame and Ostentation, and the Remedy

The Sixth Foundation: On the Censure of the World

The fifth foundation: Anger, Malice and Envy

The fourth foundation: on the Defects of the Tongue continued A translation of a classical manual on purification of the heart by Ibn Qudama Al-Maqdisi (d. 620 AH) 10 foundations for those seeking nearness to Allah.

The fourth foundation: on the Defects of the Tongue A translation of a classical manual on purification of the heart by Ibn Qudama Al-Maqdisi (d. 620 AH) 10 foundations for those seeking nearness to Allah.

The second foundation completed: On Disciplining the Soul, Refining the Character, and Curing the Sicknesses of the Heart A translation of a classical manual on purification of the heart by Ibn Qudama Al-Maqdisi (d. 620 AH) 10 foundations for those seeking nearness to Allah.

The second foundation continued: On Disciplining the Soul, Refining the Character, and Curing the Sicknesses of the Heart A translation of a classical manual on purification of the heart by Ibn Qudama Al-Maqdisi (d. 620 AH) 10 foundations for those seeking nearness to Allah.

Station 2: On Disciplining the Soul, Refining the Character, and Curing the Sicknesses of the Heart “Know that good character (khulq al-hasari) is a characteristic (si/ah) of the Prophets and of the Truthful (siddiqiti). Bad character (akhldq al-sayyi'a) on the other hand is a destructive poison which leads a person who possesses it to traverse the path of Shaytan. You therefore have to know the s...

A summarized translation of a classical manual on purification of the heart by Ibn Qudama Al-Maqdisi (d. 620 AH) 10 foundations for those seeking nearness to Allah. Each night we will go through a foundation

The deceased is followed by three, his family, his wealth, and his deeds. Two return, and one remains - his deeds. Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6514 Dr. Zohair takes us through a powerful double session on both the *Journey and Salvation in the Barzakh*. The transition from this world to the next is among the most profound moments in our existence. And while this mystery has perplexed humanity for cen...

There is a world you can't see... But it can see you, and you're only one step away from it. Some of us see the Barzakh as something distant, and a realm that we only interact with after death, but in reality *we are connected to it even now.* The unseen world is not entirely seperate from us, we interact with it without even realizing. *The Quran and Sunnah* reveal that the realm of the *Barzakh...

For many of us family serves as our greatest source of *love and support*, but this can also be our trying test. The Quran is filled with wholesome stories of strong and beautiful family bonds, but what are we taught about *toxic families, oppressive households and deadly rivalries?* Join us this week at *Faith Circle, Thursday February 20 at 6:30pm at the Islamic College of Brisbane* as Dr. Zohai...

The pursuit of the right spouse is an imperative part of life and an integral part of our faith, but in today's world the search has become more difficult than ever. With countless options, external pressures, conflicting cultures and fitna permeating our society, how can me wake the wisest decision? 💭_But this isn't a new struggle, one of the most powerful stories in the Quran gives us guidance...

Faith Circle: Parenting in a Secular World – Kids Delay or Decide? 🌟📢 Raising children in today’s world, especially in the West, comes with significant challenges. 🌍 How do we uphold Islamic values and protect our future generations in an environment that often clashes with our beliefs? How do we instill Faith, Purpose, and Steadfast Resilience in our children? 📅f Ustadh Hisham holds a Bachelo...