OnePath Podcast

Dr. Mustafa Khattab, translator of the Clear Quran and author, discusses the importance of sharing the message of Allah. They delve into the process of translating the Quran into clear English, exploring its structure and vocabulary. They emphasize the deep connection and understanding of the Quran, teaching it to children, and presenting it as a relevant and accessible book.

What does it mean to be intelligent? Immediately we may think of figures like Albert Einstein and those who possess a genius-level IQ. People who have committed much to memory and have brains like computers.Yet today, this traditional understanding of intelligence has taken a major shift - whereby those who have excelled in their IQ are being overshadowed by those who have mastered the EQ. Emotional Intelligence.Today we are joined with Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, a teacher at Qalam Seminary in Texas, and author of the book “With the heart in mind - the moral and emotional intelligence of the Prophet ﷺ”.Join us, as we unravel the profound concept of emotional intelligence to not only better our lives and relationships, but to better our identity as Muslims and embodiments of the Prophetic Sunnah.Support the show

Dr. Yusef Salaam, one of the 'Central Park Five', discusses his life behind prison, faith as a source of strength, the impact of media in their trial and similar cases, overcoming injustice and finding healing, and the importance of Muslims addressing wrongful incarcerations and racism.

We sit down with Ibn Ali Miller from the viral street fight video. After stumbling across a street fight, Ibn Ali Miller took it upon himself to teach some young teens a lesson about respect. The moment was caught on camera and became one of the biggest viral moments of the year. He was commended by the likes of Steve Harvey, Lebron James and even Snoop Dogg.We speak to Ibn Ali about his upbringing, his viral moment and what it really means to embody Islam in the Hood.We hope you enjoy the listen.Support the show

Former street hustler turned Hadith scholar, JJ Muhammad Shakur, shares his journey from a troubled upbringing in Toronto to embracing Islam. Topics include the impact of absent fathers, escaping through music, terrifying encounters with carjacking and arrest, learning Arabic in India, and the value of simplicity in practicing Islam.

Abdulah Hamimi, who became paralyzed after a car accident, shares his experiences and lessons learned. Topics include adjusting to disability, support from friends and family, challenges in university, engaging with new atheism, and misconceptions about God's existence.

Daud Kim, YouTube's favourite South Korean Muslim, discusses his recent marriage, journey to Islam, and his mother's health. They also talk about making decisions for the sake of Allah, experiences in Muslim countries, handling criticism, future plans, challenges of a woman's religious journey, and teaching Islam and learning Arabic.

A viral meme from just over 10 years ago prompted viewers to “Hide your Kids” in response to an intruder on the run. Ten years later, most of us are still wondering what is the best way to protect our children and families from the encroaching vices that surround us.On our latest podcast, we sat down with Sheikh Mohammad Elshinawy to seek advice on how best to navigate the tribulations ahead regarding family and parenting. We hope you enjoy the listen.Support the show

In our latest podcast, we are joined by Mukhlis Mah, an Australian Chinese Muslim who has been studying the Arabic language for over 6 years.In this discussion, we go over a range of topics including the history of Islam in China, his journey in studying the Arabic language, the social media obsession with Asian Muslims, the contribution of non-Arabs to Arabic, the wisdom of the Quran being in Arabic, and Mukhlis’s esteemed academic background in Geochemistry.Support the show

Ziyad Serhan, an accredited mental health educator, discusses the relationship between mental health and faith. He emphasizes the importance of good intentions and the right skill set in helping others. The intersection of faith and mental health is explored, along with the rising rates of mental health issues among young people. The influence of peer pressure, social media, and the sensitive issue of suicide on mental health is discussed. The importance of education, understanding, and support in dealing with mental health issues is highlighted.