Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by her father Mufti Abdul Qadir Barkatulla where they discussed the place of Muslims in the West and how Muslims can be a force for good at a time when the West is collapsing spirtually and morally.

00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Early Muslim Communities in the UK 04:32 - Journey from India to the UK 10:18 - Developing an Islamic Database 15:08 - Meeting with General Zia-ul-Haq 16:29 - Muslims in India: Past & Present Challenges 21:43 - Political and Social Strategies for Muslims 25:10 - Muslim Identity and Future Challenges 29:33 - Should Muslims Migrate from the West? 35:25 - Lessons from Muslim History in Europe 41:28 - Muslim Society and Future Unity 43:53 - Can Muslim Nations Unite Like the EU? 46:46 - Reflections on Personal Growth and Journey 48:42 - Spiritual Growth & The Importance of I'tikaf 54:05 - Challenges of I'tikaf in Modern Times 58:26 - Balancing Worship and Knowledge 59:37 - Parenting Philosophy & Raising Children 1:01:36 - Advice for the Next Generation of Muslims 1:03:11 - Conclusion & Final Reflections

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Mohamad Baajour who shared 3 practical tips in how to raise righteous children.

00:00 - Introduction

01:26 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Qur'an?

04:46 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Sunnah?

07:00 - The power of Istighfar

11:49 - Do this Sunnah to have an angel make Du'a for you

13:46 - Tarbiyyah Role as an imam at the EPIC mosque

24:45 - Encouraging the youth to attend Fajr

24:58 - New challenges and dangers faced by today's youth

27:04 - Facilitating halal activities for the youth

28:11 - Parents need to live Islam

30:37 - Be gentle and encouraging towards your children

31:52 - Teach your children about Allah's attributes

33:22 - The power of making du'a for your children

37:02 - Leading by example

38:44 - What is Tarbiyyah & the Prophetic example

35:51 - Building Trust and Leading by Example

48:29 - Intentions for making your children Hafidh

56:03 - Balancing Travel and Community Involvement

59:11 - From a businessman to an Imam

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Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Moahmmad Shoaib who shared their experiences as young dads and Shoaib discussed how not having a father figure as a child inspired him to strive harder to be a great dad to his own children.

00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Hadith about fatherhood 04:54 - Feeling 'ready' to be a father 09:27 - Being an active dad 15:31 - Balancing fatherhood and other responsibilities 20:29 - Reconciliation with absent father through Islam 29:03 - Navigating fatherhood through faith 36:57 - Homeschooling 45:40 - Parenting discipline and boundaries 56:53 - The importance of fatherly affection 1:04:53 - Being present as a father

Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Hafsah Adham, who speaks about how her faith in Allah helped her deal with her husband's death and why Muslims should engage in ethical business and marketing.

00:00 - Introduction

04:25 - Coping With Husband's Death and Finding Purpose

08:04 - Grieving and Finding Strength

17:16 - Navigating Grief and Support Systems

24:22 - Faith, Grief, and Acceptance

28:27 - Living with Intention and Purpose

35:14 - Forgiveness and Faith

41:30 - Navigating Online Business and Ethical Marketing

50:57 - Authenticity in Business and Marketing

58:49 - Ethical Business Practices

01:08:34 - Understanding Self, Relationships, and Purpose

01:14:55 - Realizing the Fragility of Life

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Mujahid Ali who speaks about seeking knowledge in Syria before the revolution, why the Ummah should celebrate the downfall of the Assad regime and why Muslims should be optimistic about the future.

00:00 - Introduction 02:06 - The fall of the Assad regime 04:27 - Choosing Syria to seek Islamic knowledge. 06:32 - Arrival and settling in Syria for studies. 07:53 - Initial observations about Bashar al-Assad's regime. 15:34 - Spiritual environment in Damascus and study routine. 17:22 - Historical significance of the Sham region. 21:05 - Contributions of the Umayyad Caliphate. 22:40 - Trials and tribulations in the region. 31:20 - Coexistence of different communities in Syria. 31:49 - Unique experiences and stories in Syria. 32:31 - Bilal's (RA) grave and historical sites. 37:15 - Renowned Islamic scholars and their final resting places. 38:15 - Historical significance of various sites in Syria. 38:30 - Good news about Syria and hopes for Palestine. 39:14 - Discussion about skepticism over celebrating Assad's downfall. 40:22 - Reflection on the oppression under Bashar al-Assad. 44:27 - Encouragement for Syrians to enjoy their regained freedom. 46:30 - Influence of Turkey and hopes for Syria's stability. 47:55 - Observations from visits to Syria before the Arab Spring. 52:18 - Discussion on the resilience and spirit of the Syrian people. 56:55 - Analyzing some causes behind the revolution. 1:00:50 - The importance of global Muslim solidarity with Syria. 1:04:05 - Concluding thoughts on Syria's path forward. 1:04:55 - Final messages of optimism and unity for Syria's future.

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Sami Hamdi who speaks about the need for supportive families, his journey into Tunisian politics, lessons from Bosnia and why Muslims should not stop struggling for Gaza.

00:01 - Balancing Family and Activism 06:19 - Marriage and Building a Fortress 15:33 - Purpose and Expectations in Marriage 25:58 - Shaping Influences and Political Realities 37:24 - Power Dynamics in Tunisian Politics 41:45 - Lessons in Leadership and Influence 45:56 - Staying True to Islamic Principles in Politics 49:24 - Lessons in Practice and Faith 55:47 - Impact of Gaza on US Politics 59:13 - Impact of Gaza on Global Politics 1:08:01 - Power of Perseverance and Compassion 1:14:16 - Disconnect in the Ummah 1:19:21 - Stories of Resilience in Bosnia 1:28:16 - Stories of Perseverance and Faith 1:39:22 - Being Optimistic

Shaykha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Dr Rania Awaad who discusses the Islamic perspective on mental health.

00:00 - Intro

02:38 - First impressions of Britain's Muslim commnunity

03:37 - Dr Rania's Role Models

04:55 - Combining Deen & Dunya

06:16 - Entering the mental health profession

07:18 - The difference between psychiatry and psychology

08:17 - Muslim attitude towards mental health

09:20 - The resilience of the Palestinians

10:05 - Has mental health issues increased?

11:15 - How to build resilience in our children

15:18 - What are the biggest mental health challenges faced by Muslims in the West?

16:38 - The Seerah and the year of sorrow

19:44 - Can sinning affect mental health?

21:33 - What is Islamic Psychology?

24:02 - OCD and waswasa

27:45 - What is depression?

32:56 - Everyday things which could affect our mental health

35:00 - Things you can do to help your mental health

37:42 - The Qur'an is a healer

41:32 - Practising seclusion & disconnecting

43:46 - Maristan & Dr Rania's vision for Mental Health

48:47 - Mental health resources

50:36 - Conclusion

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Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Safe Adam who explains why he quit being a singer-songwriter in the mainstream music industry and how Allah helped him become a successful nasheed artist.