Hujjat Podcast

How do I get to the places I want to be in life, with Allah's (swt) blessing? Why is it Allah (swt) not answered my call for Hajj or Ziyarat?  Is there an etiquette to supplication? Join Ahmed and Abbas in conversation with Sheikh Shabbar Mehdi as we wrap up the season of mourning with a brand new podcast

In episode six of Tales from the Tenth, we are joined once again by Professor Sajjad Rizvi, Associate Professor of Islamic Intellectual History at the University of Exeter.  We continue to discuss the life of Mukhtar al-Thaqafi - in particular, his revolt post-Karbala battle. We also assess many of the controversies surrounding him and his legacy: - Was Mukhtar a political opportunist? ...

Sheikh Jaffer Ladak is joined by husband & wife team Aimen al-Diwani, former global coordinator, and sister Jenan al Hussaini, Leeds Ambassador for the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign as they explain the initiative's history, its presence in 19 countries, ways to get involved - and how they met through their charitable works!

In episode five of Tales from the Tenth, we are delighted to be joined by Professor Sajjad Rizvi, Associate Professor of Islamic Intellectual History at the University of Exeter.  We discuss the life of Mukhtar al-Thaqafi - in particular, his revolt post-Karbala battle. We also assess many of the controversies surrounding him and his legacy: - Was Mukhtar a political opportunist?  - Did...

How well do we know the characters of Karbala? What were the key drivers behind the actions of the villains of Ashura? How did their main motivations differ from eachother? How did some of the dreams of the Ahlul Bayt foreshadow the events on that fateful day?  In our new mini Muharram series, Tales of the Tenth, we go in depth in all of this and much more in a series of short podcasts. We ar...

How well do we know the characters of Karbala? What were the key drivers behind the actions of the villains of Ashura? How did their main motivations differ from eachother? How did some of the dreams of the Ahlul Bayt foreshadow the events on that fateful day? In our new mini Muharram series, Tales of the Tenth, we go in depth in all of this and much more in a series of short podcasts. We are deli...

Join us for an academic examination into the life of the accursed Umar ibn Sa’ad. How well do we know the characters of Karbala?  What were the key drivers behind the actions of the villains of Ashura? How did their main motivations differ from eachother? How did some of the dreams of the Ahlul Bayt foreshadow the events on that fateful day? In our new mini Muharram series, Tales of the Tenth, we...

Join us for an academic examination into the life of the accursed Shimr bin Dhil-Jawshan. How well do we know the characters of Karbala?  What were the key drivers behind the actions of the villains of Ashura? How did their main motivations differ from eachother? How did some of the dreams of the Ahlul Bayt foreshadow the events on that fateful day? In our new mini Muharram series, Tales of t...

Is the Hawza still relevant for Western Muslims in 2019? Do we have infrastructure to encourage and support female students? What must one consider when looking at studying in an Islamic seminary? In this eye-opening segment, Ahmed and Abbas are joined by Br. Sadiq Meghjee - a Hawza student in Qom, who answers various pertinent questions on the need for seminaries and the reality of modern day tra...

In this khutba, we propose the principle that when you notice a fault in a person, this should be enough of a lesson for yourself to take note and ensure you do not practise that act yourself. This principle is mentioned in the hadith by Imam Mohammed al-Baqir (a) who stated, "Sufficient is a person’s own defect (in himself) that he tries to pick and look for faults in other people when he himself...

In this series of Friday Sermon's, we shall be focused on improving our character and mannerisms. Each week we will pick one Akhlaqi principle and delve into some of its features, the idea being that from one week to the next we make a special and dedicated intention to implement this particular practise. God-willing over the week, this one practise will help us to improve that element of our mora...

Join Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Ahmed Dungersi as they discuss his 30 years as chairman of the European Hajj Mission, how has he seen Mecca change and what happened when his group of 150 people were arrested?

The Breakdown - Ep 7: Overcoming the Stigma - Mental Health in Muslim Youth With mental health stigma proving to continually act as a barrier for people to seek help when necessary, especially among young Muslims, Zayn Ahmad and Aneesa Merali sit down to discuss these pertinent issues in our communities with director of Muslim Youth Helpline, Zohra Khaku.  In this podcast, they discuss the is...

One of the common phrases we hear after finishing a journey or interval from somewhere is ‘I have post holiday blues’. This is because after returning to normality or worse still, the rat race, we feel a low compared to the fervour and pace of what what before. We also hear this type of phrase of ‘post Ziyarat blues’ and ‘post  Ramadan blues’ for this same reason: So much enjoyment from the s...

Ep 4 - Sehri Sessions: Ramadhan Reflections? Join the boys for a laid back style second episode of Sehri Sessions - a circle where we discuss our opinions, experiences and ambitions as youth in a light-hearted setting. This episode, we share our thoughts on Ramadhan, the nights of Qdar,  the run up to Eid and making changes beyond Ramadhan.  Have any topic suggestions or questions you’d...

 Join the boys for a laid back style third episode of Sehri Sessions - a circle where we discuss our opinions, experiences and ambitions as youth in a light-hearted setting. This episode, we share our thoughts on Imam Ali's (as) concept of social justice, his understanding of divine truth, as well as some of his deepest, most personal feelings and secrets. He was an exemplary man abandoned by...

We are all aware of the power of the nights of Qadr – yet how do we unlock the full potential within Allah’s (swt) words in this holy month? Join Sheikh Jaffer Ladak for a four part podcast special series on the Keys to Qadr . Together, we unravel the beauty of these holy nights, to elevate our understanding of the holy book of the Almighty. In particular, understanding why we recite three particu...

Join the boys for a laid back style second episode of Sehri Sessions - a circle where we discuss our opinions, experiences and ambitions as youth in a light-hearted setting. This episode, we share our thoughts on whether we feel youth are given the platform, have the ability and have the willingness to make societal change. Featuring live questions from our Instagram followers who tuned in! Have a...

We are all aware of the power of the nights of Qadr – yet how do we unlock the full potential within Allah’s (swt) words in this holy month? Join Sheikh Jaffer Ladak for a four part podcast special series on the Keys to Qadr . Together, we unravel the beauty of these holy nights, to elevate our understanding of the holy book of the Almighty. In particular, understanding why we recite three particu...

Dr. Jalal Fairooz joins Sheikh Jaffer Ladak as they discuss the Arab Spring, the systemic sectarian cleansing in Bahrain and the role of the British government in keeping the Aal Khalifa dictatorship in power.  Dr Jalal is a former MP of Bahrain. You can find him on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/JalalFairooz

We are all aware of the power of the nights of Qadr – yet how do we unlock the full potential within Allah’s (swt) words in this holy month? Join Sheikh Jaffer Ladak for a four part podcast special series on the Keys to Qadr . Together, we unravel the beauty of these holy nights, to elevate our understanding of the holy book of the Almighty. In particular, understanding why we recite three particu...

Our religious texts allow us to appreciate communication at different levels: At times the ma'sum speaks to a non-ma’sum at his level; in another the ma'sum addresses a fellow ma'sum  in which it may be a higher level of discourse; at another the  ma'sum is conversing with Allah swt in which the restrictions are removed and is the peak of human expression toward the divine. The Qur’an be...

Join the boys for a laid back style first episode of Sehri Sessions - a circle where we discuss our opinions, experiences and ambitions as youth in a light-hearted setting.  This episode, we share our thoughts on Ramadan practice and culture. Featuring live questions from our Instagram followers who tuned in!  Have any topic suggestions or questions you’d like to hear discussed? Hit us u...

We are all aware of the power of the nights of Qadr – yet how do we unlock the full potential within Allah’s (swt) words in this holy month? Join Sheikh Jaffer Ladak for a four part podcast special series on the Keys to Qadr . Together, we unravel the beauty of these holy nights, to elevate our understanding of the holy book of the Almighty. In particular, understanding why we recite three particu...

On this special podcast episode, Sheikh Jaffer Ladak interviewed Miqdaad Versi, the assistant secretary general of the MCB, at a Friday night Baraza session at the centre organised by Al Haadi Youth. They discuss  structural Islamophobia, how we as a community can make change and much more!