Sheikhing it Up with Sheikh Faiyaz

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 5: Improving Our Character 28.04.2020 14:58 ↓

The Month of Ramadan sets the course for us to reach ultimate perfection in our duties, responsibilities and, of course, our character. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflects on different traditions from the Prophet and his family that speak to the idea of husn al-khuluq, or beautifying our etiquette.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 4: Knowing the Self (IV) 27.04.2020 15:01 ↓

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 4: Knowing the Self (IV) Part IV Welcoming, once again, the holy month of Ramadan, is not only a ritual, but the start of real reformation.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 3: Knowing the Self (III) 26.04.2020 14:47 ↓

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 3: Knowing the Self (III) Part III Welcoming, once again, the holy month of Ramadan, is not only a ritual, but the start of real reformation.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 2: Knowing the Self (II) 25.04.2020 14:35 ↓

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 2: Knowing the Self (II) Part II Welcoming, once again, the holy month of Ramadan, is not only a ritual, but the start of real reformation.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 1: Knowing the Self (I) 24.04.2020 14:14 ↓

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 1: Knowing the Self (I) Welcoming, once again, the holy month of Ramadan, is not only a ritual, but the start of real reformation.

Quran Reflections: Commentary of Sura Duha, Part VI 30.03.2020 13:37 ↓

The last verse of Sura al-Duha speaks to the importance of gratitude and thankfulness. But what exactly should we be thankful for? And how can I express it?

Quran Reflections: Commentary of Sura Duha, Part V 27.03.2020 11:16 ↓

Islamic tradition emphasizes cultivating ones' own spirituality, but not at the expense of others. Rather, it is a tradition that exudes care and compassion for our communities. Sura al-Duha outlines some of our responsibilities in being agents for change.

Quran Reflections: Commentary of Sura Duha, Part IV 23.03.2020 17:15 ↓

In Islamic tradition, the Prophet plays a central role as someone that we seek to emulate. In this episode, we reflect on some of the obstacles and hurdles he endured, and how we seek to walk in his sacred footsteps.

Quran Reflections: Commentary of Sura Duha, Part III 20.03.2020 13:52 ↓

Going through hardship, trials and tribulations is part of what it means to be a human being. But learning and growing from them is the most important lesson we can learn.

Quran Reflections: Commentary of Sura Duha, Part II 16.03.2020 13:11 ↓

Sura al-Duha provides us with a host of inspiration--amongst them, it gives us divine instruction on how to have some hope in our lives.

Quran Reflections: Commentary of Sura Duha, Part I 13.03.2020 13:37 ↓

In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflects on chapter 93 of the Holy Quran, and talks a bit about the new opportunity that everyday offers us. 

Quran Reflections: Reintroducing Ourselves to the Quran 09.03.2020 11:11 ↓

For many of us, it has been a while since we engaged the book of God. But thats okay, because today is a new day, and it seems like a good opportunity to reintroduce ourselves!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 30: Parting Thoughts 03.06.2019 11:11 ↓

The final episode of the series, where Sheikh Faiyaz makes some final conclusions and reminders about how to achieve success beyond this month.