

Yaqeen Podcast
Yaqeen Institute
This podcast is brought to you by Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research. You'll find a variety of Islamic lectures, conversations, and discussions on topics most important to you. At Yaqeen, we aim to make academic and Islamically-credible scholarship mainstream through accessible resources such as infographics, animations, podcasts, learning materials, and more. Visit www.yaqeeninstitute.org or download the Yaqeen app from the app store to continue dismantling doubts, nurturing conviction, and inspiring contribution, one truth at a time
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Jan 27, 2022 • 1h 12min
Sincerely, Yahya Ibrahim - Sample Episode
Access the new podcast channel here! https://yqn.io/sincerely-yours-podcastDid you ever wish you knew the scholars, preachers and teachers of Islam better? What if you could get to know on a more personal level? Join me, Sh. Ibrahim Hindy and my co-host Sh. Abdullah Oduro weekly as we bring on different guests, learn their stories, the challenges they face and share a laugh or two! Catch the talk-show weekly on live on YouTube every Wednesday 7pm EST or on your favorite podcast channel!https://yqn.io/sincerely-yours-podcast

Jan 19, 2022 • 30sec
New! Sincerely Yours, a talk show by Yaqeen Institute!
Access the new podcast channel here! https://yqn.io/sincerely-yours-podcastDid you ever wish you knew the scholars, preachers and teachers of Islam better? What if you could get to know on a more personal level? Join me, Sh. Ibrahim Hindy and my co-host Sh. Abdullah Oduro weekly as we bring on different guests, learn their stories, the challenges they face and share a laugh or two! Catch the talk-show weekly on live on YouTube every Wednesday 7pm EST or on your favorite podcast channel!https://yqn.io/sincerely-yours-podcast

Nov 12, 2021 • 11min
Ep. 6: How to Wake Up for Tahajjud | Tahajjud: Waking Soul & Society
Learn practical tips to wake up for Tahajjud prayer, cultivate inner peace, embrace the spiritual power of night prayers, and grow spiritually through communal bonds.

Nov 4, 2021 • 8min
Ep. 5 - Benefits of a Tahajjud Habit | Tahajjud: Waking Soul & Society
How can we pray Tahajjud despite our exhaustion? In this episode, Dr. Tamara gives us a new perspective on sleep, as well as some practical tips on developing the keystone habit that can change our lives.

Oct 28, 2021 • 9min
Ep. 4 - How to Pray Tahajjud | Tahajjud: Waking Soul & Society
When is the best time to pray Tahajjud? How many rak’at, or units of prayer, should you perform, and what do they look like? What did the Prophet ﷺ do? In this episode, Dr. Tamara goes through some practical tips to help us perfect our Tahajjud prayer.

Oct 21, 2021 • 9min
Ep. 3 - Turning to Tahajjud in Hard Times | Tahajjud: Waking Soul & Society
Imam Ash-Shafi’i said, in regard to du’a in Tahajjud, “The arrow that is shot at night doesn’t miss its mark.” Sincere du’a and communication with Allah is an antidote to the difficulties we face as individuals and communities. In this episode, Dr. Tamara encourages us to help build a healthier ummah through regular nightly prayers.

Oct 19, 2021 • 25sec
Special! DoubleTake Season 2 is here.
How does the Qur’an help us understand ourselves and the world we live in? What does life look like through the lens of the Quran?In Season 2 of DoubleTake, host Mohamad Zaoud sits down with scholars and guests to explore how the Qur’an can strengthen our faith and change our perspectives.Check out our dedicated channel below!Apple Google Spotify Other Platforms

Oct 14, 2021 • 10min
Ep. 2 - The Sincere Prayer | Tahajjud: Waking Soul & Society
Those who came before us set a brilliant example in their practice of Tahajjud. Dr. Tamara shares a few of their stories in this episode and describes how sincerity, gratitude, and consistency in their nightly prayers can continue to inspire us.

Oct 7, 2021 • 8min
Ep. 1 - Why Tahajjud? | Tahajjud: Waking Soul & Society
How did our pious predecessors accomplish so much in their lifetimes and change the world while maintaining a deep connection with the Lord of the Universe?When we look at what fuels their unwavering inner strength and resolve, we see that they were habitual risers for nightly worship. Whether we strive to be like them or are simply looking for strength to make it through another day, tahajjud is prescribed as the best sunnah prayer to perform.Journey with Dr. Tamara Gray to awaken your soul with this beautiful prayer, and learn how you can not only build your inner strength but also benefit society.

Jul 19, 2021 • 12min
Ep 10 - 5 Deeds That Equal the Reward of Hajj | His Hajj Story
While we yearn and pray for the day Allah invites us to experience the last pillar (whether or not it is our first visit), we can find solace in a few gifts the Prophet (s) left us: messages that confirm that even when we are far from his land and the land of Ibrahim (a), we can still earn the reward of a fully accepted Hajj through the ordinary deeds that are in extraordinary standing with the Most High.