Isnad Academy Podcast

Two men from the Cape who once stood against apartheid boarded a boat for Gaza. They were seized in international waters, held in an Israeli prison, and sent home. This is their witness. Former Ambassador Faizel Moosa and Mogamed Faeek Ariefdien sailed with the Global Sumud Flotilla on its Spring 2026 mission. In this Strong Believer special they sit with Shaykh Irshaad Sedick and tell the story t...

In a time when anyone can upload an Islamic video and call themselves a scholar, Islam has always been carried differently — from teacher to student, across generations, all the way back to the Prophet ﷺ. That chain has a name: isnād. ROOTED is Isnad Academy's flagship interview series. Conversations with South Africa's qualified Islamic scholars — the people who went to the source and cam...

A practical, no-fiqh conversation about Qurbani with Mawlana Anees Kara of Maraisburg, Johannesburg. After nearly four decades in this work, Mawlana Anees brings the kind of practitioner knowledge that does not appear in any classical text or fatwa site: how to pick a healthy animal off the kraal, why some Qurbani meat tastes different and how to prevent it, the real difference between farm and ho...

In a generation pulled in every direction, ROOTED is a series about the ones who stayed grounded. The scholars who sat at the feet of their teachers and carried the tradition home. Sh Muhammad West is one of the few in his generation who carries two worlds at once. A graduate of the Islamic University of Madina and a chartered accountant. The imam of one of the oldest masajid in the country, Boorh...

We live in a time when anyone can upload an Islamic video and call themselves a scholar. But Islam has never been carried that way. It has always moved from teacher to student, across generations, all the way back to the Prophet ﷺ. That chain has a name: isnād. ROOTED is Isnad Academy's flagship interview series — conversations with South Africa's qualified Islamic scholars. The people who...

The Muslim world is not confused. It is paralysed. And there is a difference. In this opening episode of Season 2, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick begins with a question asked outside a masjid after Isha: what am I supposed to do now? It is the question every Muslim is carrying. And the answer begins with a prophetic diagnosis that is 1,400 years old and more relevant today than it has ever been. We live in...

In this post Ramadan reminder, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick reflects on one of the most important questions facing every believer after Eid: what happens after Ramadan? Drawing on the verses of Surah Fussilat, the glad tidings given to those who say “Our Lord is Allah” and then remain steadfast, this talk explores the meaning of istiqamah, not as perfection, but as constantly getting back up and returnin...

In this episode, I sit with Mln. Ebrahim Moosa from the Palestine Information Network for a frank conversation on the current escalation in the region and what it means for the wider Ummah. This is the full, raw recording as it was captured. It is not edited for tone, platform sensitivities, or soundbites. The aim is clarity: identifying the aggressor-victim framing, resisting oversimplification,...

In this powerful and timely conversation, Shaykh Irshaad Sedick sits down with Mawlānā Ebrahim Moosa of the Palestine Information Network to reflect on the newly declared ceasefire after two years of genocide in Gaza. Together they unpack: What this “ceasefire” really means — and what it doesn’t. How the people of Gaza remain unbroken despite unimaginable loss. The hypocrisy of global politics and...

In this gripping and urgent conversation, M. Irshaad Sedick sits down with analyst and political commentator Sami Hamdi for an unflinching look at the Gaza genocide, global power games, and the silence of Muslim leaders. This isn’t about headlines, it’s about what’s happening behind closed doors, and what we, as the Umma, must do about it. From Iran and Trump’s foreign policy to the betrayal of Pa...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, we sit down with Mawlana Sedick Bailey, a 78-year-old scholar and the oldest graduate of the late Mawlana Taha Karaan (may Allah have mercy on him). Mawlana Bailey shares his remarkable journey of seeking knowledge across decades, reflecting on what it means to be a lifelong learner in service of faith and community. We discuss: • His early days of study an...

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In this powerful episode of the Isnad Academy Podcast, host M. Irshaad Sedick sits down with M. Muhammad Carr to explore a profound lesson from the Night Journey (Isrā’ and Mi‘rāj)—the dire warning against riba (usury/interest). 🔹 How does riba impact our spirituality, economy, and society? 🔹 Why is riba considered worse than drinking alcohol in the Quran? 🔹 What practical steps can we take to...

Al-Isra: Practical Lessons from the Night Journey 00:00 Start 00:47 Introduction - Blessing of Rajab 01:24 Quran Recitation 17:1 02:36 Brief Recap 04:15 Who does the ending of the Ayah refer to? 08:29 Two Views - Body & Soul, or Soul Only 12:34 Evidence that it was Body & Soul 26:00 Start of the Isra 28:47 Shaqq al-Sadr - Splitting the Chest 50:31 How to clean our hearts 1:04:45 Closing 1:...

Al-Isra - The Night Journey and Divine Connection 00:00 Start 00:27 Introduction 02:34 What was the overarching purpose of the Isra and Miraj |D:1 06:06 Surat al-Isra 25:11 Deep Dive into Ayah 1 of Surat al-Isra 40:15 Historical Context of the Isra and M’raj 44:40 Even the surroundings are blessed 47:35 Gaza Relief Opportunity 50:19 Gaza Relief - Details on Screen 54:08 Closing

Join Mln Muhammad Carr and Mln Irshaad Sedick in this insightful episode of the Isnad Academy Podcast as they explore the spiritual significance of Rajab, its connection to Isra and Mi'raj, and the importance of this blessed month in our lives today. The discussion sheds light on the liberation of Sham (Greater Syria), its profound significance, and our duties toward the people of Sham and Gaz...

Gaza: Ongoing Genocide, Increasing Hope In this enlightening discussion, Mawlana Ebrahim Moosa, founder of the Palestine Information Network (PIN), sits down with Mln Muhammad Carr and Mln Irshaad Sedick (Isnad Academy) to explore critical issues surrounding the ongoing genocide in, and increasing hope for Gaza. 📍 Host: M. Irshaad Sedick (Isnad Academy) 📍 Guest: Mawlana Ebrahim Moosa (Palestine...