Sheikhing it Up with Sheikh Faiyaz

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 22: Preparing for the Night of Qadr   The entire year leads up to tomorrow night. Am I ready to be in the company of angels?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 21: Who is Paradise For?   In the episode, we take a look at a brief, concise hadith from Imam Ali, where he offers some insight with regards to who attains paradise. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 20: Beauty in Leadership   What does it mean to be a leader? How did the best leader lead?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 19: By the Lord of the Kaaba   The 19th of the month of Ramadan marks the day when the Commander of the Faithful uttered his epic phrase as we has assassinated during the course of prayers.  

Nightly Ramadan Reflection 18: Heart, Intellect & Body   God-consciousness can only be attained if we allow for a reformation of the heart and intellect. That will then transition and allow for our bodies to be dedicated to Him.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 17: Deconstruction Our Perceptions   Our biggest hinderance to finding love in our relationship with God and His Prophet is the negative perception that we have of religion. These nights give us the opportunity to change that. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 16: Do You Not See?   Reflection is a key to unlocking the secrets of the world and gaining in true knowledge of our Creator. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 15: Feeding the Heart   A beautiful tradition from Imam Hassan (a) talks to us about the importance of feeding our hearts, souls and intellects prior to feeding our stomachs. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 14: Relationships are Hard!   During the month of Ramadan, we have an opportunity to navigate our relationship with God, but also with others. And dealing with people isn't always easy, but its necessary!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 13: More Focus   It's important to not get complacent, recognizes areas of improvement, and be a bit more diligent in seeking God. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 12: Am I Close to God?   There's so much talk during this month about seeking proximity and closeness to God...but what exactly does that mean?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 11: Appreciating the Little   We often take the smallest manifestations of mercy for granted, but during this month, its important we show a bit more appreciation for the little things. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 10: The Grieving Messenger   On the 10th of the month of Ramadan, the Messenger (s) lost his wife Khadija. What do we learn from the grief of the Prophet?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 9: Prophetic Service   The believer should always be looking for the opportunity to serve, in a manner that is humble and sincere. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 8: Interrogating Ourselves   When we know there's a problem, that's the best time to fix it. This month, we have that opportunity. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 7: It's All About Balance   Sometimes, all the talk about putting in more during this month is challenging, unsustainable and puts undue pressure on us. It's all about finding a balance and not comparing ourselves to others. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 6: A Little More Worship   It's easy to put off worship of God during the month of Ramadan because we have so many other things going on. But let's change that and do a little bit more this time around.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 5: Listen for Your Soul   When we tire ourselves via fasting and worship, our faculties all start to weaken. But the soul begins to be a bit more attentive, so pay heed to it! 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 4: Moses Introduces God (III)   In the Quran, God commands Moses and Aaron to speak to the Pharoh in a gentle manner. What does that teach us with regards to how we should speak to God to ourselves? 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 3: Moses Introduces God (II)   How does Moses' understanding of self totally differ from the approach of the Pharoh? How does God present this in the Quran?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 2: Moses Introduces God   In a beautiful description in the Quran, Moses introduces God to the Pharoh. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 1: Asking the Big Questions   A new day. A new month. A new year. The best time to ask the biggest questions. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 29: The Final Eve   The final night of Ramadan is upon us...but its not the last night of our relationship with the Creator.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 28: Don't Forget These Days!   Our efforts these last few nights can speak for us throughout the spiritual grind of the year...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 27: Evaluating the Bigger Picture   The Holy month isn't over yet, so its important to take a pause and remember what it's all about before it ends!