Yaqeen Podcast

What is the status of those who seek knowledge? Why is seeking knowledge an important aspect of faith?

Many of us wish to increase our iman , our faith, and become better believers. Iman is something that begins in our hearts, but what exactly is it? How is it different from islam and ihsan ? Today’s content is all about these three beautiful components of faith.

We’re all striving to be better people and better Muslims, but sometimes the road to righteousness can be intimidating. We can leave the confusion behind by focusing our journey of spiritual development on the concepts and practices that are most beloved to God. This series is a guide to building on our preexisting piety by learning about and incorporating the best of deeds and conduct, as describ...

Whereas learning about the history of mental health in the Islamic world is important, it is equally important to understand how this can serve our community today. As international efforts attempt to encroach on Islamic achievements, it is vital that Muslims recognize the steps that need to be taken towards continuing and reviving that legacy. Dr. Rania Awaad describes what efforts need to be don...

In the previous episode of this series, we discussed the way Muslim scholars examined mental health illnesses. In this video, Dr. Raniaa Awaad delves into the treatment options these scholars employed. This helps us understand that mental health conditions are multifactorial and we must analyze and examine all contributing factors. This series was brought to you in collaboration with the Stanford...

Has anyone ever uttered these words to you, “A Muslim is not afflicted with depression?” If so, you are not alone. However, this phrase actually contradicts the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It’s important to truly understand the factors that influence mental health illnesses in order to begin healing. In this episode, Dr. Rania Awaad discusses how early Muslim scholars understood the comple...

The earliest presence of mental health hospitals can actually be traced back to 7th or 8th century Baghdad! Now, when people think about mental health institutions from the past, they often think of prison-like cells and abominable treatment. That was not the case in these early Muslim institutions. Join Dr. Rania Awaad as she describes the first homes of healing found throughout the Muslim world....

What is the secret that allowed Muslims to flourish into the Golden Ages as Europe sank into the Dark Ages? While people throughout the West were thought to be possessed by demons when dealing with depression, Muslims turned to Islamic teachings. Dr. Rania Awaad elaborates on the different scholars who initiated treatments that are now known as “therapy”! This series was brought to you in collabor...

Did you know that the Prophet ﷺ laid down the groundwork that was used by Muslim scholars to identify mental health conditions? For those who believe mental health can be addressed solely by having strong faith, it is worth noting that many prophets experienced intense emotional challenges. Tune in to the first episode of Holistic Healing with Dr. Rania Awaad, as she discusses the prophetic guidan...

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Subscribe to our new NEW Show - The Firsts: The Forerunners of Islam for weekly episodes!  New episodes can be found here : https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com Join Sh. Dr. Omar Suleiman weekly as he dives into the stories of the giants who were the first of their kind in this world, and distinguished in the next. Listen here : https://thefirsts.buzzsprout.com  This series is brought to you by Yaqeen...

Sh. Mohammad Abu Taleb looks back on one of his final moments at the Ka'bah during Hajj when he saw an elderly woman that stood out to him, and the lessons he learned about investing in and cherishing our time. 

Ustadha Lobna Mulla looks back on life-changing moments during her Hajj experience. 

Sh. Yasir Fahmy describes a powerful moment witnessed upon walking back from ‘Arafah.

Dr. Naved Bakali looks back on the 7-hour walk his Hajj group took from Mina to ‘Arafah and some lessons he learned along the way. 

Sh. Omar Husain recalls what he learned on his first Hajj experience leading a Hajj group and falling ill.

Sarah Sultan looks back on her transformative experience making du’a in front of the Ka’bah.

Dr. Altaf Husain reflects on his journey away from the air conditioned tents to experience ‘Arafah on the mountain.

Dr. Jibran Khokhar reflects on his role as a parent during his Hajj experience.

Sh. Suleiman Hani reflects on two hajj stories: his unique experience at a rainy Arafah as well as what we can learn from the farewell tawaf.

Sh. Abdullah Oduro discusses the importance of showing respect and reverence towards our elders after an experience in Hajj during tawaf.

Mufti Abdul Rahman Waheed recounts his experience greeting the Prophet ﷺ in Madinah and the boys who froze before entering the mosque.

Sometimes we get caught up with some of the systems built around the Hajj experience, but it’s important to recalibrate and remember that it’s about our relationship with Allah, not our relationship with people. Dr. Tamara Gray looks back on her experiences accessing spaces as a woman performing Hajj .

Stuck in the mutawwif’s office with no passport and nearly missing his wedding, Dr. Omar Suleiman reflects on the power of unscripted du’as.

Sh. Ibrahim Hindy looks back on the advice given to him by his father’s friend during his first Hajj on reaching the Black Stone.