IlmFeed Podcast

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mufti Muneer where they discuss what it means to love the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), how Muslims should respond to insults against the Prophet and freedom of speech. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight where they discuss various topics including choosing Islam for yourself, lessons from the life of Aisha (ra), the commodification and economic appropriation of hijab and the time and place for beauty. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi where they discuss various topics including what lessons we can learn from the pandemic, how to revive the ummah and lessons from Surah Yusuf. Subscribe to Ustadha's Fatima's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/fbarakatullah

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Saad Tasleem where they discuss all things related to trends, modesty, self-esteem, inward vs outward, and more!

Ustadh Shabbir and Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera speak about various aspects relating to marriage from the need for self-reflection, managing one's expectations of marriage and what to look for in a spouse.   Purchase the Handbook of a Healthy Muslim Marriage Book: https://www.whitethreadpress.com/publication/handbook-of-a-healthy-muslim-marriage/

Shabbir is joined by Mohammed Faris, the founder of The Productive Muslim company who dicussess how to start the new Islamic year off strongly, how to overcome laziness, and some essential productivity tips! Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Shabbir Hassan and Omar Shahid dive deep into the world of online influencers and discuss influencer marketing, how social media can be used for good and why being an influencer may not always be good for one's spiritual and mental well-being. 00:00 Introduction 04:30 What is an 'influencer'? 06:59 Being a positive influencer 10:50 Influencer marketing 13:00 Vanity metrics - more followers doesn't mean someone is more qualified 16:13 Are Muslim influencers representatives of Islam? 20:23 "Don't become an influencer" - the perils of fame 28:20 Everyone has some level of influence 29:57 The need for personal accountability 32:14 What is your intention in seeking to become an 'influencer'? 34:40 The need for mentors 37:14 Leaving journalism 40:05 Concluding remarks

Despite difficulties and challenges, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith explains why as Muslims we should remain optimistic. He also explains how Malcolm X led him to Islam and why the Muslim community needs to understand the difference between racism, prejudice & bias and how to overcome them. 0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - Lockdown - A Blessing in Disguise? 5:00 - Having an Optimistic Outlook 12:12 - George Floyd's Killing 15:52 - Challenging Police Brutality & Getting Arrested 23:08 - Systemic Oppression in America 27:19 - Embracing Islam and Malcolm X's Influence 34:27 - Understanding and Overcoming Racism, Prejudice & Bias 55:25 - Protesting and Standing Up for Justice 1:00:35 - Concluding Pieces of Advice

In our first IlmFeed Podcast under lockdown, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Hussain Anwar where they speak about the prospect of spending the whole of Ramadan at home without being able to go to the masjid.

This week's Friday reminder was by Ustadh Abid Khan and he spoke about prophetic gratitude in times of hardship.