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May 26, 2025 • 1h 30min

Ep. 89: Sacred Manhood - Dawud Walid

Dawud Walid, an author and Imam, explores the pressing issue of masculinity today, advocating for a return to Islamic spiritual chivalry, or Futuah. He discusses how this concept promotes selflessness and responsibility in young men. The conversation touches on the vital role of marriage in shaping true masculinity and the detrimental effects of overprotective parenting. Walid emphasizes the need for mentorship and community support in nurturing responsible leaders while balancing traditional values with modern challenges in manhood.
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May 12, 2025 • 43min

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 13: Stewardship,Tawhid and Akhlaaq - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

"The one who is better than me in akhlaaq (character traits), is a better human being then me." The worth of a human being, practically speaking, is shown through his akhlaq. In this session, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about Akhlaaq and Tawhid (Divine Unicity). CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 03:20 - Divine Unicity E 14:49 - Initial Practice of Tawḥīd 22:12 - Divine Beauty in Islam 28:20 - Islamic Stewardship and Responsibility 35:40 - Allah's Love for Beauty 40:29 - Justice in Islamic Teachings 41:17 - Avoiding Negative Traits in Islam 42:20 - Islam on Humility vs Arrogance
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May 5, 2025 • 1h 13min

Ep. 88: Integrating Adab Into Spiritual Life- Riad Saloojee

Shaykh Riad Saloojee returns to the ImanWire Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on adab, an often misunderstood or minimized practice that in actuality is central to the life of a believer. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 3:38 - What is Adab? 9:04 - Moral Character vs Etiquette 15:17 - Adab, Justice & Wisdom 29:00 - Small Details & the Big Picture 37:36 - The Inheritance of Adab 52:33 - How to Acquire Adab 1:04:08 - Misconceptions About Adab
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Apr 8, 2025 • 46min

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 12: The Sun and the Human Psyche - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves deeply into the Qur'an's verses of Surah Ash-Shams to unravel the intricate nature of the human psyche. Exploring themes of choice, virtue, and potential, he highlights how nurturing and understanding one's inner self can lead to either success or failure. CHAPTERS: 0:00- Introduction 1:12 - Quranic Wisdom Significance 1:55 - Solar Influence on Mind 6:34 - Lunar Effects on Emotions 10:15 - Earth's Stability and Human Psyche 19:20 - Space-time Concept in Islam 23:35 - Surah Ash-Shams: Self-Reflection 41:21 - Psychology of the Nafs
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Mar 22, 2025 • 46min

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 11: Tazkiyah & The Divine Attributes - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

Our existence is all about the divine manifestations. In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explains how everything has to do with 'tazkiyah'. Ultimately our hearts must be in a state of 'tawhid,' the awareness of Allah ﷻ and his attributes. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 20:13 - Salim Heart: Pure Qalb 22:21 - Purified Heart: Disease-Free Qalb 24:10 - Heart's Beauty: Inner Radiance 26:55 - Divine Reflection: Heart as Allah's Mirror 37:02 - Prophetic Guidance: Best Path 40:03 - Analogy of the Baker: Life's Recipe 43:38 - Life's Tests: Significance & Purpose
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Mar 9, 2025 • 41min

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 10: The Heart That Is Saleem - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

The ultimate objective is to strive for a heart that is 'saleem.' What does this mean? In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explores what it means and continues to speak about the du'a of asking for a heart of 'saleem.' We delve into the essence of possessing a heart that is Saleem—an ultimate marker of success, freedom, and happiness in the Dunya and beyond. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Soul Purification Quest 2:20 - Treasuring Spiritual Wealth 15:01 - Defining True Happiness 20:54 - Prayer for Divine Certitude 25:35 - Embracing Certitude's Serenity 28:30 - Supplication for Truthfulness 34:25 - Du'a for Goodness & Protection 38:30 - Prophet's Hadith on Soul
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Feb 10, 2025 • 50min

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 9: The Changes Of The Heart - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about the changes of the heart that is required to make the advancements to Allah. He speaks about how the murid (the seeker) can pursue their goal to arrive at the gate of nearness to their Lord. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Invocation for Blessings 4:52 - Spiritual Journey to Allah 17:25 - Essential Dua for Spiritual Growth 24:50 - Significance of Steadfastness Prayer 27:30 - Analyzing the Initial Segment of Dua 29:50 - Understanding the Middle Segment of Dua 38:50 - Concluding Segment of the Dua Explained 44:23 - Harmonizing External and Internal Worship 48:48 - Prayer for Inner Grace in Worship
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Jan 27, 2025 • 47min

Ep. 87: The Prophetic Lens - Yasir Fahmy

Shaykh Yasir Fahmy joins hosts Sami Catovic and Naeem Saloojee to discuss the importance of developing a Prophetic lens to process the events we see in the world and respond in a Divinely-inspired way. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:02 - The World Needs the Prophetic Lens 7:15 - Seeing the Seen and Unseen Realm 12:11 - An Immersive Experience 18:33 - Know Him, Love Him, Follow Him 26:12 - Trauma and the Internal Reality 28:53 - Lessons From Bosnia 37:06 - Activism and the Liberating Nature of the Prophetic Lens 42:31 - Living With Dignity and Clarity
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Jan 6, 2025 • 38min

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 8: Freeing The Heart - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the significance of breaking the attachments to worldly possessions and beings, allowing the heart to soar freely. As the heart purifies and reaches a higher level of sincerity, acts of obedience become effortless, leading to an ultimate experiential connection with Allah. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani Guidance 1:28 - Spiritual Freedom Concept 6:02 - Safina: The Journey's Beginning 21:05 - Sincerity in Salah Significance 27:15 - Enhancing Focus During Salah 31:15 - Du'a Sincerity Importance
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Dec 22, 2024 • 1h 10min

Ep. 86: Syria is Free | Remembering Khaled Nabhan

The ImanWire hosts convene to discuss the current events in Syria, Khaled Nabhan, and Muslims celebrating Christmas. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Smartphone Doomscrolling 6:48 - Syria is Free 45:00 - Soul of My Soul: Remembering Khaled Nabhan 48:59 - Conferences and the Zawiyah-Mobile 57:34 - Muslims and the Christmas Season

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