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    Ten episodes, three days, and numb legs. In this bonus session, Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and host Qaanitah Hunter spill the secrets of filming Real Talk and discuss everything from first impressions to high...
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    • 2 weeks ago
    26:30
    What does it mean to walk the earth lightly? In this opening lecture of the Ibad al-Rahman: Servants of the Most Merciful series, Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the very first quality that Allah attribute...
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    • 2 weeks ago
    01:09:33
    Are you feeling bored, distracted, or emotionally flat in your worship?Explore why believers sometimes feel disconnected or weary in their salah, duʿāʾ, and dhikr, and how to revive sincerity and spir...
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    • 3 weeks ago
    19:10
    Of all the ways of Muhāsabah (holding ourselves accountable) this is the most unique. How do we work on ourselves before our own bodies speak on the Day of Judgment. Our limbs, our eyes, our hearing, ...
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    • 4 weeks ago
    19:20
    When everyone said “me, me,” the Prophet ﷺ said “my ummah, my ummah.” He cried for his followers and made du‘a for people he never met — including you. The Prophet ﷺ taught us that when you pray for o...
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    • 1 month ago
    18:44
    When the test came, the Sahabah didn’t hesitate. Neither did the disciples of Isa (AS). Their devotion wasn’t just words, it was action, sacrifice, and faith. Are we even close to their level of devot...
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    • 1 month ago
    33:08
    In this Gaza Diaries episode, a Palestinian-Australian doctor who volunteered in Gaza recalls paramedics who had to make peace with death, a night when hundreds of injured and dying children filled th...
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    • 1 month ago
    26:51
    You can’t fix what you refuse to face.Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on how Ibn Hazm (rh)’s brutal honesty with himself made him a better man—and why confronting your own flaws is the ...
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    • 8 months ago
    01:33:25
    Have you been saving your best for just one night?Dr. Omar Suleiman unpacks the mindset the Sahabah warned against and reframes how we should approach the 27th night and Laylatul Qadr....
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    • 8 months ago
    10:23
    What if you fall asleep out of exhaustion on the Laylatul Qadr? Can you still gain the blessings of this night? And what steps can you take to avoid falling asleep?...
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    • 8 months ago
    08:05
    Why was the Prophet ﷺ made to forget the exact date of Laylatul Qadr? When is the benefit and the mercy of Allah for us in that? ...
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    • 8 months ago
    10:15
    Is your knowledge making you worse?You can memorize verses, master texts, even preach to others—and still be far from Allah. So what kind of knowledge actually purifies the soul?In this Midnight Majli...
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    • 8 months ago
    01:24:19
    Your real strength isn’t in your body.In this second night of Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas reflect on chapter 3, “The Mind and Repose” — and how conquering your ego is the o...
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    • 8 months ago
    01:24:30
    FOMO keeps us chasing, comparing, and feeling like we’re always behind. But what are we actually afraid of missing?In the first session of this year’s Midnight Majlis, Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser ...
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    • 8 months ago
    01:11:30
    The brief pause in the bombing is over—again. In the holiest month. How do we process the continued onslaught and oppression against our ummah and the exhausting cycle of grief and helplessness? How d...
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    • 8 months ago
    16:16
    If you’re unsure whether you owe zakat or how to pay it correctly, this practical guide lays it all out.Zakat is the third pillar of Islam and the twin of salah.In this brief but essential crash cours...
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    • 8 months ago
    13:48
    When an odd night meets a Friday, is it Laylatul Qadr?Some scholars say that when the best night aligns with the best day, it holds extra weight. But does that mean tonight is the night?In this brief ...
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    • 8 months ago
    12:47
    “The Qur’an has no structure.” This is a common claim made by critics, but is it true? How does Surah Al-Baqarah, the longest surah in the Qur’an, actually reveal a perfect, interconnected design?In t...
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    • 8 months ago
    12:23
    Struggling to keep up with your Qur’an recitation goals this Ramadan?Your greatest triumph isn’t how far you get in the Qur’an—it’s how far the Qur’an gets into you. Some rush through it, but the Qur’...
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    • 8 months ago
    12:23
    “Now I understand why Hell exists.” This thought has resonated deeply in response to the latest atrocities in Palestine. But does it imply that Muslims are cruel and desire the suffering of others? An...
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    • 8 months ago
    10:21
    “I know from Allah what you don’t know.” These were the words of Prophet Ya’qub (as) when everyone around him believed Yusuf (as) was gone forever. But how did he hold onto certainty when the world to...
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    • 8 months ago
    11:52
    You’re flying through the Qur’an this Ramadan, but it feels distant. Why don’t the words of God move your heart? Why does it reach some people so easily while you struggle to connect?In this reflectio...
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    • 8 months ago
    10:13
    Pursued and imprisoned for a crime another man confessed to, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, remains a giant in jail. Stripped of his freedom, he now battles cancer behind bars—and...
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    • 9 months ago
    15:04
    The Hadith of Jibreel (as) was a warning—a sign of divine justice. The tears of the Prophet ﷺ were a plea—a sign of mercy. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the weight of both complaints—and what they mean f...
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    • 9 months ago
    14:58
    From Palestine to Pennsylvania, injustice thrives when justice serves the powerful. But Islam teaches that no one is above justice—not even yourself. Imam Tom explains how Islamic justice exposes glob...
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    • 9 months ago
    09:23
    What happens when Allah speaks? The Qur’an is more than words—it’s a miracle that shakes the heavens, makes angels faint, and revives souls. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explains the power of Allah’s words ...
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    • 9 months ago
    11:13
    Fasting and prayer existed long before Islam, but not all nations preserved it. Who changed their way, and who kept the original fast? Dr. Omar Suleiman takes us back in time to nations past, their wa...
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    • 9 months ago
    14:56
    Fasting and prayer are more connected than you realize. Dr. Omar Suleiman explores the deep bond between sawm and salah—and how they elevate your worship in Ramadan and beyond....
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    • 9 months ago
    16:24
    One Ramadan can transform your destiny. Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy reflects on the power of this sacred month and how it can redefine your future. Don’t miss this powerful reminder on making the most of R...
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    • 9 months ago
    06:03
    Salahuddin al-Ayyubi (rh) is one of the greatest heroes in Islamic history. How did he liberate Masjid al-Aqsa after nearly 90 years of the Crusaders’ occupation? Take a deeper dive into his story, in...
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    • 9 months ago
    01:23:01
    How did we lose Jerusalem after Salahuddin’s victory? What will it take to liberate Masjid al-Aqsa today? What can we learn from the Crusades, the rise of Zionism, and the internal divisions that have...
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    • 9 months ago
    01:07:51
    Allah has promised this ummah victory — how could victory in Palestine not be a part of that? So when will Palestine be free? Dr. Omar Suleiman explains how the story of Bani Isra’il conveys an import...
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    • 9 months ago
    01:06:01
    The Roman Emperor Heraclius is a significant figure in the life of the Prophet ﷺ and the history of the da‘wah in Palestine. The Prophet ﷺ wrote a letter to inviting him to Islam. He was convinced tha...
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    • 10 months ago
    01:00:21
    Amidst his deepest hardships, Allah took the Prophet ﷺ close to Himself in the Mi’raj, and gave him and his ummah a special gift. Learn the full story of Isra and Mi’raj (Night Journey and Ascension),...
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    • 10 months ago
    01:17:18
    It was the night everything changed. Learn the full story of the miraculous and transformative Isra wa'l Mi‘raj (Night Journey and Ascension) of the Prophet ﷺ, and the events in Palestine's ...
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    • 11 months ago
    01:12:18
    The city of Damascus in Syria, and the Umayyad Mosque within it, are immensely significant in the history — and future — of the ummah. This is the city where Yahya (as) was buried, the Prophet ﷺ trade...
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    • 11 months ago
    01:01:18
    There is no place with a history like Palestine. The stories of countless Prophets, peoples, tyrants, and empires have unfolded here. But what are the qualities that make a people truly worthy of the ...
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    • 11 months ago
    01:25:16
    Masjid al-Qiblatayn in Madinah marks the site where the qiblah of the Muslims changed from Masjid al-Aqsa to Masjid al-Haram. Dr. Omar Suleiman explains when, why, and how this occurred, and what it m...
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    • 11 months ago
    10:50
    What is al-Sham? Almost no other region has as many virtues mentioned by the Prophet ﷺ about it as this region, which comprises Palestine, Syria, Lebanon, Jordan. It is a land of Prophets, miracles, t...
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    • 11 months ago
    49:51
    Masjid al-Aqsa: the first qiblah of this ummah, the second masjid ever built in this world. Why have the hearts of believers always yearned for it? What profound secrets and virtues does it hold? This...
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    • 11 months ago
    01:04:28
    In A Parting Word, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shares his conclusion to the book. Download the full e-book: https://yqn.io/uoce...
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    • 1 year ago
    07:14
    In Chapter 7, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy describes the inimitability of the Qur’an, the greatest miracle brought Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.Sections:A Literary MasterpieceMuhammad or Shakespeare?Knowledge of the ...
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    • 1 year ago
    52:35
    In Chapter 6, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy explains the miracles of the Prophet ﷺ.Sections:The Possibility of MiraclesThe Demonstrability of MiraclesSpecific Miracles of the Prophet ﷺThe Moon SplittingThe N...
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    • 1 year ago
    54:55
    In the Chapter 3, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy expounds on the Prophet ﷺ’s incredible achievements in just 23 years. Sections:A Love Larger than LifeHistory’s Greatest Success StoryRestoring the Unity of Go...
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    • 1 year ago
    52:48
    In Chapter 4, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy shows why the message brought by the Prophet ﷺ is truly unique and holistic.Sections:Pure MonotheismFaith in DestinyThe Ṣalāh (Ritual Prayer)Ṣiyām (Devotional Fast...
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    • 1 year ago
    01:00:12
    In Chapter 5, Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy lists some of the prophecies made by the Prophet ﷺ.Sections:The Byzantines will ReboundThe Abode of Abū LahabThe Globalization of IslamUndeterred by Time or Distan...
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    • 1 year ago
    56:53