Why do we suffer? Is there a deeper purpose behind it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Zuleyha Keskin and Prof Mehmet Ozalp explore the hidden dimensions of pain, from the role of the nafs and intention to the impact of modern life. This episode invites you to rethink suffering, not as something purely negative, but as something that may carry meaning, protection, and even transformation.

In this podcast, Dr Suleyman Sertkaya explores the building of the first mosque in Madinah and the central role it played in the formation of the early Muslim community. From the moment the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrived in Madinah, the masjid became the spiritual, social, and administrative heart of the new society.

This session reflects on the construction of Masjid al-Nabawi, the individuals who served within it, the establishment of the adhān, and the many functions the mosque fulfilled in the life of the Prophet ﷺ and his companions. Through these events, we gain insight into how the mosque helped shape a unified and spiritually grounded community.

In this episode, we explore one of the most important figures in the Qur’an: Iblis. Who is he really? How did his story begin, and what does it reveal about pride, free will, and the human condition?