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Learn about the character of the Prophet (pbuh), particularly the quality that is considered the hallmark of a believer.
What is the significance of sacrifice as an act of worship? Sacrificing for others is a crucial part of our faith, and what better way to understand sacrifice than looking to the story of Prophet Ibr…
What does it mean to fear Allah and how can it enhance our worship? Today’s content describes how to fear Allah and how to better our worship by changing our mindset.
To hope in Allah’s mercy is something you earn. Learn about two kinds of hope and how one is far more powerful than the other in increasing faith. Check out today’s content to explore hope as a means…
What exactly is taqwa, God-consciousness, and how do we attain it? Today’s content is all about this beautiful quality.
It’s not enough to just secure our own faith. In order to attain the heights of righteousness, we must also care about the faith of others. Check out today's content to see how we can reach higher l…
Once we have certainty in our faith, there are certain ideals a believer should hold, one of them is following the companions’ instinct of “we hear and we obey” upon hearing the commandments of Allah…
Last episode, we learned about the importance of seeking knowledge to increase faith. However, there is a difference between attaining knowledge and being certain of our knowledge.
What is the status of those who seek knowledge? Why is seeking knowledge an important aspect of faith?
Many of us wish to increase our iman, our faith, and become better believers. Iman is something that begins in our hearts, but what exactly is it? How is it different from islam and ihsan? Today’s co…
We’re all striving to be better people and better Muslims, but sometimes the road to righteousness can be intimidating. We can leave the confusion behind by focusing our journey of spiritual developm…
Whereas learning about the history of mental health in the Islamic world is important, it is equally important to understand how this can serve our community today. As international efforts attempt t…
In the previous episode of this series, we discussed the way Muslim scholars examined mental health illnesses. In this video, Dr. Raniaa Awaad delves into the treatment options these scholars employe…
Has anyone ever uttered these words to you, “A Muslim is not afflicted with depression?” If so, you are not alone. However, this phrase actually contradicts the teachings of our beloved Prophet ﷺ. It…
The earliest presence of mental health hospitals can actually be traced back to 7th or 8th century Baghdad! Now, when people think about mental health institutions from the past, they often think of …
What is the secret that allowed Muslims to flourish into the Golden Ages as Europe sank into the Dark Ages? While people throughout the West were thought to be possessed by demons when dealing with d…
Did you know that the Prophet ﷺ laid down the groundwork that was used by Muslim scholars to identify mental health conditions? For those who believe mental health can be addressed solely by having s…
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Sh. Mohammad Abu Taleb looks back on one of his final moments at the Ka'bah during Hajj when he saw an elderly woman that stood out to him, and the lessons he learned about investing in and cherishin…