Episodes
We're back from our Umrah trip, and we can't wait to share with you all what we've been up to and what's been on our minds! In this week's episode, your hosts Abdikarrim and Idris host Ustadh Fuad Mohamed on the podcast. We discuss our trip spending Ramadan in Mecca and Medina, our transformational experiences, and share some good laughs.  If you benefit, consider liking, sharing, and subscribing. We look forward to hearing from you! Instagram/TikTok/ Twitter/Facebook @talkyahaqq Fuad...
Published 05/26/22
Published 05/26/22
Eid Mubarak, beloved brothers, and sisters!  Through this month, we have been able to see the dedication we can have in our devotion and in our abstaining from that which is displeasing to Allah SWT. Let us take these skills we developed with us onward in our journey.  May Allah SWT accept our fasting and allow us to remain steadfast.  "Surely those who say, “Our Lord is Allah,” and then remain steadfast, the angels descend upon them, ˹saying,˺ “Do not fear, nor grieve. Rather, rejoice in the...
Published 05/01/22
Ramadan Kareem, dear brothers and sisters, we hope you enjoy part three of our four-part series spread throughout the month of Ramadan intended to soften the hearts and remind us of Allah SWT. This series is brought to you by imam Fuad Mohamed presented here on Talk Ya Haqq.  Instagram/TikTok/ Twitter/Facebook @talkyahaqq Fuad Mohamed  IG @fuadalarusi TikTok @Ustadhfuad
Published 04/29/22
In this week's episode, your hosts Abdikarrim and Idris speak about what's been on our minds lately, what we've been up to, and what we have in store. We talk about Abdi's trip to Minnesota and adjusting to getting recognized, the struggle between arrogance and humility, and the danger of clout. We also share our excitement for our upcoming trip to Mecca & Medina during the last 10 days of Ramadan.  If you benefit, consider liking, sharing, and subscribing. We look forward to hearing...
Published 04/18/22
Ramadan Kareem, dear brothers and sisters, we hope you enjoy part two of our four-part series spread throughout the month of Ramadan intended to soften the hearts and remind us of Allah SWT. This series is brought to you by imam Fuad Mohamed presented here on Talk Ya Haqq.  Instagram/TikTok/ Twitter/Facebook @talkyahaqq Fuad Mohamed  IG @fuadalarusi TikTok @Ustadhfuad
Published 04/16/22
The Prophet ﷺ said the best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer (Sahih Muslim).  Ramadan Kareem, dear brothers and sisters, we hope you enjoy part one of our four-part series spread throughout the month of Ramadan intended to soften the hearts and remind us of Allah SWT. This series is brought to you by imam Fuad Mohamed presented here on Talk Ya Haqq.  Instagram/TikTok/ Twitter/Facebook @talkyahaqq Fuad Mohamed  IG @fuadalarusi TikTok @Ustadhfuad
Published 04/16/22
In this week's episode, we invite brother Yusuf Warsame the founder and CEO of Uplift Dawah to discuss issues of doubt that have crept into the hearts of many Muslim Youth. We discuss his journey growing up attending highschool in the states, his path to becoming a Da'i, and the reoccuring issues he finds arising on the ground delivering street dawah. Idris and abdikarrim enjoy a nearly two hour long discussion with brother Yusuf where we talk everything from atheism, philosophy, morality,...
Published 04/05/22
In this week's episode, we invite brother Mohamed Noor a profound poet and caller to Islam, to enjoy a fruitful laidback discussion reflecting on growing up in America, why its important to preserve one's reputation, struggling with sins, and making our way back to Allah SWT all in an effort to inspire ourselves and our listeners to make the most out of this upcoming Ramadan.  If you benefited, consider liking, sharing, and subscribing. We look forward to hearing from you! Instagram/TikTok/...
Published 03/24/22
Fuad Saif, a writer, stand-up comedic, and father, joins abdikarrim and Idris to have a much-needed conversation surrounding fatherhood. We discuss the unfortunate impacts of absent fathers, using writing to cope, laughing to keep from crying, and navigating divorce. We also reflect on our relationships with our fathers and think about what sort of dads we want to be for our children going forward.  If you benefited, consider liking, sharing, and subscribing. We look forward to hearing from...
Published 03/17/22
In this week's episode, I discuss with Dr. Omar Husain holding a Ph.D. in counselor education and supervision from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He is also a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, thus making him very familiar with mental health, substance abuse, and the nature of addiction. He is also a graduate of Al Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, where he attained a degree in Islamic studies and Arabic. His knowledge of the...
Published 03/08/22
In this week's episode, your hosts Abdikarrim and Idris briefly discuss the unfortunate and turbulent events currently unfolding in Ukraine and share our thoughts. Then we transition into this week’s topic of dealing with rejection and coping with failure. We dissect this matter through the lens of our own experiences. We talked about the different forms of rejection many of us youth experience and encounter and the approaches we have taken in dealing with our own fears of failure and...
Published 03/01/22
In this week's episode, I decided to sit down with yall one-on-one and share some of the most profound lessons I had to learn through challenging experiences. I share one lesson for each year I've lived, dividing them in terms of Deen, and Dunya while making sense of these experiences. I can only hope this inspires those listening to persevere amid trials and to humble those who are seamlessly thriving.  If you benefit, consider liking, sharing, and subscribing. We look forward to hearing...
Published 02/22/22
In this week's episode, your hosts Abdikarrim and Idris have a laid-back discussion on our experience on life after high school and navigating the expectations that come with being a young adult. Including dealing with university application rejections, parental expectations, and the loaded question of what we want to do with our lives? Join us on this journey of self-reflection and sharing our realities so that you may gather insights as you reflect on your own path.  If you benefited,...
Published 02/11/22
In the spirit of black history month, we feel it is essential to discuss and combat the sensitive issue of racism within our Muslim communities. In this week's episode, the boys invite Sheikh Fuad to talk about all things racial discrimination. What does Islam say about racism, tribalism, and colorism? Where does this issue stem from? How have we experienced and navigated discrimination? Find out all this and more on this week's episode! If you benefited, consider liking, sharing, and...
Published 02/05/22
In this week's episode, I discuss with Sarah Sultan, a licensed professional counselor with a Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling, practicing therapy for nearly 10 years. She is also both a research fellow at Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and an instructor at Mishkah (مشكاة)University & Almaghrib institute. We seek to highlight the significance of mental health in our everyday lives and its impact on our spirituality and connection with Allah SWT during this conversation....
Published 01/27/22
In this week's episode, your hosts Abdikarrim and Idris continue to discuss the concept of self-love through the lens of our high school experience, where we ran into the horror that is known as puberty. We share stories and lessons that we gathered as teens, which have shaped us into the young adults we are today.  If you benefited, consider liking, sharing, and subscribing. We look forward to hearing from you! Instagram/TikTok/ Twitter/Facebook @talkyahaqq Equipment: Sony A6400:...
Published 01/20/22
How can we begin to progress or resolve our physical, psychological, and spiritual needs if we don’t value or love ourselves?  If we lack self love the attitude towards it will simply be indifference. Self-love provides us a sense of appreciation, and gratitude for what we do have and gives us the courage to develop where we lack. In this week's episode, your hosts Abdikarrim and Idris discuss the concept of self-love; and what it means. We ponder over our experiences where we may have...
Published 01/14/22