Episodes
Have you ever thought of shaking hands as a spiritual experience?
In this episode, you will learn:
• The effects of shaking hands on the heart
• The Angels' descent in Ramadan
• The etiquette of shaking hands
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/21/24
Looking at nature, the heavens, and the beauty around us gives birth to contemplation, which is necessary for spiritual growth.
In this episode, you will learn:
• How to connect your gaze to the majesty of the Creator
• Contemplating nature
• The importance of contemplating the state of humanity
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/20/24
Using your eyes to look at creation with mercy, compassion, and honor beautifies the heart and the world.
In this episode, you will learn:
• How the gaze is connected to worship
• Looking at creation with mercy
• The effects of looking with mercy
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/19/24
Using one's sight to look upon that which is pleasing to the Creator gives life to the spiritual insight of the heart.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Using your sight for spiritual insight
• The effects of looking at forbidden things
• How to rectify one's glances
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/18/24
Seeking sound advice opens up the heart's insight and helps with one's understanding, guidance, and growth.
In this episode, you will learn: Thankfulness to God through obedience | How to benefit from advice | The impact of advice on the community.
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/17/24
What you listen to shapes your thoughts and choices.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Importance of hearing
• Why you should seek to listen to good things
• How you purify your heart through listening
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/16/24
Words have a profound impact on the individual, family, and society.
But are we conscious of the words we say?
In this episode, you will learn:
• The effect of words upon the individual and society
• How foul speech affects our standing before God
• The fruits of beautiful speech
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/15/24
The tongue is the translator of the heart and its words have a serious impact upon the heart.
In this episode, you will learn:
• Directly proportional impact between the heart and limbs
• Worship’s affect on speech
• The tongue’s effect on the other limbs
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/14/24
Imam Ibn Ata' Illah said, "Your limbs are like irrigation channels that flow to the heart."
In this episode, you learn:
• The place of moral accountability
• The connection between the heart and limbs
• How actions are based on the state of the heart
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/13/24
Your heart is the center of your being, and your limbs are connected back and have an impact on the heart.
In this episode, you will learn:
• The unique qualities given to the heart
• The relationship between the heart and limbs
• The reality of the heart
Intro and outro music by Nader Khan
Published 03/12/24
In a world of pseudo-spirituality and "augmented" reality, we have to differentiate between true spiritual experiences and counterfeits.
In this episode, we will cover:
• Miracles of delusion
• The Prophet Muhammad's miracles ﷺ
• Uprightness
Published 02/28/24
In commemoration of the Isrāʾ & Miʿrāj, we're re-releasing the episode on the Prophet's wondrous journey ﷺ
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Part 2 of the Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent
After the Night Journey to Jerusalem, the Prophet ﷺ begins his ascent through the seven levels of Paradise to the Lote Tree––and then is given a vision of his Lord the Blessed and Exalted.
In this episode, we cover:
• The Seven Heavens
• The Lote Tree
• The Divine Meeting
Additional Resource:
• Seedlings of Paradise: Subḥān...
Published 02/12/24
In commemoration of the Isrāʾ & Miʿrāj, we're re-releasing the episode on the Prophet's wondrous journey ﷺ.
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The greatest spiritual journey occurred on the night when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was taken to Jerusalem, then ascended to Paradise.
In this episode, we cover:
• Purity of the Prophet’s Heart ﷺ
• Blessed places
• Manifestations of the Unseen
• The Imam of the Messengers
Additional Resource:
• 'The Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent' by Al-Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki...
Published 02/08/24
Understanding the level of authority and divine protection given to the Prophets and Messengers helps us develop our certitude.
In this episode, we will cover: Infallibility of the Prophets • The Prophet's Heart ﷺ • Spiritual Perfection.
Additional resource: اللهم صلِّ على سيدنا محمدٍ وآله وصحبه وسلم | Allāhumma ṣalli ʿalā Sayyidinā Muḥammadin wa ālihi wa ṣaḥbihi wa sallim | O Allah send blessings and peace upon our master Muhammad, and upon his Family and Companions
Published 01/18/24
Prophets are the key-holders to the spiritual realm and are granted a superior wisdom given to them by Allah.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The rank of prophets
• True wisdom
• Understanding the Sunna
Additional resource:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُ إِلَى حُبِّكَ
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Transliteration: Allāhumma innī as'aluka ḥubbik, wa ḥubba man yuḥibbuk, wa ḥubba ʿamalin yuqarribu ilā ḥubbik.
Translation: “O Allah, I ask You for Your love, and...
Published 01/05/24
Faith helps us see past the superficiality of this worldly life and recognize divine truths. When your faith is strengthened and nurtured, it becomes certitude.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The strong believer
• Being heart-blind
• Ways to strengthen your imān
Published 12/27/23
In light of the tragedies taking place in the world, we decided to share an episode from Season 5 on tribulations. We ask for the restoration of peace and justice for all those facing oppression in the world.
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In the face of tribulations one experiences in this world, patience is the best response.
In this episode, we will cover:
• Difficulties on the spiritual path
• The great rewards for patience
• The way to exhibit patience
Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Additional...
Published 11/29/23
Faith is connected to the Unseen realm, and the purer your soul becomes, the more attuned to it you become.
In this episode, we will cover:
• How Prophets connect us to the Unseen
• Guardian Angels
• Witnessing the Unseen at death
Recommended Prophetic invocation for leaving the home:
In Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration:
Bismillāh, tawakkaltu 'alā Allah, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh
Translation:
[I go...
Published 11/22/23
We live in confusing times. Falsehood masquerades as truth and it seems like ugliness and indecency are widespread. We have lost touch with our Creator, which has made us lose touch with our own humanity.
It is precisely in times such as these that we need to nurture Prophetic Beauty within our souls. We need to recognize truth in order to navigate through the deception.
In this episode, we will cover: The Current State | The Illusory Nature of the World | Being Anchored to the Truth
Published 11/15/23
The spiritual retreat (i'tikaf) helps you find stillness and allows your heart to become more present with Allah ﷻ.
In this episode, we will cover:
• Spiritual refuge
• The Prophet’s heart ﷺ
• Always standing at Allah’s door ﷻ
Published 04/25/23
The spiritual retreat (i'tikaf) helps you find stillness and allows your heart to become more present with Allah ﷻ.
In this episode, we will cover:
• Spiritual refuge
• The Prophet’s heart ﷺ
• Always standing at Allah’s door ﷻ
Published 04/20/23
Every action of the Prophetic Way (Sunna) is filled with blessings, and brings light to the heart.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The blessings of Suhur
• Hastening to break one’s fast
• Rewards for feeding a fasting person
Published 04/19/23
The blessed days throughout the year are gentle forms of encouragement that help us keep to the path of worship and obedience.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The wisdom in fasting 6 days of Shawwal
• Blessings of the Day of ‘Arafa
• Fasting the White Days
Published 04/18/23
Ramadan teaches us to see beyond the special times of worship and to seek the Most High ﷻ.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The Night Prayer
• Devotion without arrogance
• Laylat ul-Qadr
Published 04/17/23
Fasting is unique in that Allah the Exalted said in a Hadith Qudsi, "Fasting is for Me, and I will give its reward."
In this episode, we will cover:
• Benefits of fasting
• Resembling the Angels
• How Allah honors the fasting person
Published 04/17/23