Faith Circle Podcast

This week, we were be joined by Sheikh Hatem Al-Haj - a world-renowned scholar and expert in Islamic studies. He holds a PhD in Comparative Fiqh, a Master's Degree in Islamic Law and is currently serving as a Pediatric hospitalist. Advice to the Muslim couple focuses on how to build harmony between spouses.

Father-son relationships are a unique bond. The father sacrifices to raise the son, and then the son sacrifices to care for his father. The Quran speaks of the strongest bond ever forged between a father and son—a legacy we are reminded of every single day of our lives: *Ibrahim and Ismail* (AS). Join us at Faith Circle, this *Thursday, January 23* at *6:45pm at Islamic College* of Brisbane as She...

Alhumdulilah we'll be kicking off the first Faith Circle of the year, and our new topic of Families in the Quran with Miraculous Bonds . In this session Sheikh Zohair will be taking us through on some of the most remarkable and noteworthy connections found among Families in the Quran: ✨ *Zakariyya & Yahya* AS: A story of *heartfelt dua* and *steadfast patience*, and Allah's response with the gift...

Did you know that some of Islam’s greatest contributions to science, spirituality, and governance came from Africa? This week at Faith Circle, we are honored to host *Sheikh Mustafa Briggs* for an enlightening session on the profound contributions of Black Muslims throughout Islamic history. 🌍✨ About Sheikh Mustafa Briggs: Born and raised in London, Sheikh Mustafa Briggs is a graduate of Arabic...

_How do we, as Muslims, truly honour Isa (AS) and understand his prophesied return?_ Next week, we’ll conclude this year’s Faith Circle with a *special end-of-year session:* *The Return of Jesus (Isa AS): From Damascus to Al-Aqsa* With recent events of the tyrant falling in Damascus, we are reminded of Isa (AS)’s descent. As the world observes Christmas, we reflect on how we, as Muslims, truly hon...

In this week's class, Sheikh Zohair reveals the two antidotes for spiritual healing: • Love of Allah • Determination to act on this love

In this week's class, we look at how the Shaytan plants desire to mislead us, using speech to resist the devil’s traps, deceptions through distractions and falsehoods. As well as practical strategies to manage anger and confront the devil’s deceptions head-on.

class focuses on Murder and Zina. We also explored: • Swearing by other than Allah (e.g., "I swear on..."). • Cultural practices such as bowing. • The Hadith regarding the creation of images and its implications. • The powerful story of Cain and Abel (Qabeel and Habeel). • The butterfly effect of sin and its far-reaching consequences. • The Qur'anic pairing of Zina and Murder, highlighting their g...

"Why is Shirk worse than murder?" Topics We Covered 🔹 What is Shirk? 🔹 What are its various forms? 🔹 How can we protect our speech from minor forms of Shirk? 🔹 Common Pitfalls: Istighatha and Tawassul Understand the difference between permissible forms of seeking help and the boundaries we should not cross.

A comprehensive look at all of the consequences of sin - the physical, psychological and spiritual.

20 Dec 2024

This class we touched on: - Using Allah’s mercy as motivation vs. an excuse 🤔 - ‘Belief in Allah’ vs ‘Believing Allah’ ✨ - How high-level discourse trickles down to tangibly impact real-life practice 🧠 - Bad Theology: the doctrines of Jabr and Irja ❌ - Pitfalls of consumerism and the “prosperity gospel” 💸 - ⁠The companions’ deep fear and humility before Allah 🫀

In this session, we explored the final pathway to sin—the steps. Dr. Zohair introduced the _psychology of gait_ and _embodied cognition_, demonstrating how physicality can reflect and shape our inner state. Lessons from the Prophet ﷺ’s walk emphasized humility and purpose in each step. 🕊️ We also examined balancing hope and accountability ⚖️: while we rely on Allah’s Mercy, when might we risk self...

13 December

December 2024 at Kuraby Masjid

Kuraby Masjid, 29 November

In this session, we delve deeper into the thoughts that draw us closer to Allah, emphasising the importance of self-reflection, which Ibn Qayyim describes as the gateway to all goodness. We then address the third entryway to sin: The utterances. Discover how the tongue can either elevate or destroy you. As the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak good or remain...

In a society influenced by Western, it’s easy to fall into negative thought patterns that leave us feeling lost. However, spiritual transformation is deeply rooted in thoughts that prioritise contemplation of Allah’s Speech and His Signs. So, how can we truly gain control of our thoughts? And how can we use our thoughts as a means of drawing closer to Allah? 🤲

Did you know that minor sins can turn into major ones if you insist upon them? This episode dives deep into the entryways of sin, focusing especially on the glance. 👀 We explore how a simple look can evolve into thoughts, fantasies, desires, and finally actions. This episode also features recitation of some cautioning and captivating Arabic poetry, written by Ibn Al Qayyim رحمه الله ! 🎤

Did you know there are 4 motivations for sin? - Animalistic (Bahimiyya) 🦓 - ⁠Predatory (Sab’iyya) 🦁 - ⁠Satanic (Shaytaniyya) 😈 - ⁠God-complex (Malikiyya) 👑 This weeks class covered the anatomy of sin including the difference between major and minor sins.

In this second instalment of the series "The Illness and The Cure". We look into Qadar (Destiny) and the effects of Dua has on it.

Our new series offers a profound commentary on Ibn Al-Qayyim’s timeless masterpiece “The Illness and the Cure.” This introductory podcast delves into the life and works of the author, while also exploring the pivotal question that inspired his renowned book.

Understanding Du’aa Qunoot and Istikhara. How does this relate to fear and anxiety?

After a brief introduction on how Islam balances rulings with spirituality, Dr Zohair takes us on a dive into the fiqh of dua and the etiquettes for a blessed and accepted Du’aa

The final class of this series focussing on the ‘relationship with our nafs’.