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IlmFeed Podcast

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Inspirational discussions with inspirational Muslims.

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 8 min
Latest: 20 Sep 2026
Language: English

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20 Sep 2026 · 43 min

We Analysed What Made Prophet Muhammad ﷺ a Genius Communicator

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir Hassan and Ustadh Tufayl Ahmad unpack the genius behind Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ communication skills: the structure behind his teaching, the way he held attention, built trust, and made complex truths simple enough to never be forgotten. We go through real hadith, breaking down the techniques hiding inside them - how a single question could flip an entire audience's assumptions, how a story could carry a timeless lesson, and how an entire religion could be summed up in one sentence. Along the way, we talk about what it actually means to communicate with wisdom,…

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E128 · 16 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 8 min
"One Salah Changed My Entire Future" - Dr Daanish Mahmood
Dr Daanish Mahmood shares how prioritizing salah (prayer) transformed his life - from a chance encounter with a university dean to building a following as a Muslim content creator without ever hiding his faith. This episode covers practical advice for staying consistent with salah and Islamic productivity tips.Support the ilmfeed podcast: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed00:00 Intro01:00 Prioritizing Salah Over Everything Else04:39 Salah Should Not Be Transactional?05:17 The Dean, The Masjid & A Life-Changing Handshake09:29 Dua Isn't Enough - You Have To Make The Effort12:01 Putting Yourself Out…
E127 · 1 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 18 min
"Why I Want to Quit Social Media" - The Sunnah Guy Opens Up
He's got 3.5 million followers, went viral more times than he can count, and coaches other creators on how to master the algorithm. But a part of him wants to leave it all behind. In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir sits down with Shoaib Hussain - better known as the Sunnah Guy - for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what fame actually costs. From the suicidal DMs he receives daily, to why he's always believed social media is "one of the worst drugs that exists," to what led him to stop posting daily after nearly 700 consecutive days. We break down some of his most viral videos, why attention…
E126 · 21 Feb 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
She's Helped HUNDREDS of REVERTS - Naaema Umm Eesa
Ustadha Fatima was joined by Naaema Umm Eesa where they spoke about Naeema's work with new Muslims and the reasons why thousands of Western women are embracing Islam. 00:00 - Opening & Introduction03:06 - Remembering Da'wah Giants: Uzma Jung & Omar Tate13:49 - How Things Were Different for Converts Back in the Day15:23 - Families Threatening New Muslims18:36 - Supporting New Muslims: The Islam Awareness Project24:45 - Marriage Challenges for Converts33:45 - Why Western Women Convert to Islam42:18 - Top Reasons Women Accept Islam47:15 - Impact of Hijab on Non-Muslims51:40 - The Power of…
E125 · 28 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
2025 in Review: The Funny, Memorable & Shocking
Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Hammad look back at 2025, and some of the highs and lows of the past year. 00:00 - Introduction4:07 - Mamdani Wins New York Mayor12:09 - Lesson: Focus Your Influence Where It Matters14:44 - The Charlie Kirk Incident18:43 - Gaza: Two Years of Genocide28:45 - Podcast Reflections & Favourite Episodes31:35 - Fatherhood: Welcoming Baby Jibreel36:00 - Journey to Masjid Al-Aqsa43:01 - Sudan Crisis: 18 Million Displaced52:09 - UK Far-Right Rise & Anti-Muslim Hate58:02 - Muslim Heroes & Contributions in UK02:10 - Awards: Best & Worst of 20251:05:15 - Closing Thoughts & Dua
E124 · 21 Dec 2025 · 1 hr 19 min
Your Algorithm Wouldn't EXIST Without Muslims - Ustadh Mustafa Briggs (Full Episode)
Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Briggs where they discussed if Muslims have a place in Western countries and how Muslims shaped the West. 00:00 - Introduction02:25 - Mustaf'as New Book: Islam and the Making of the Modern World06:30 - Traditional Dress vs Western Clothing12:17 - Was Western Fashion Influenced by Islam?14:05 - Why Muslims Immigrated to the West18:00 - Post-World War Immigration & Windrush22:26 - Britain was Built on Colonization26:15 - Eurocentric Narratives in History28:06 - The Roman Empire Became a Caliphate37:15 - Muslim Contributions to Science38:21 - Bayt Al Hikma -…
E123 · 17 Nov 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
From Party Girl & Atheism to Islam - Aysha Mercedes
Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by Aysha Mercedes who speaks about how she went from a life of partying and not beleiving in God to embraching Islam and how her experiences with trauma encouraged her to help others. 00:00 - Intro00:58 - How Mufti Menk Changed Inspired my non-Muslim Mother12:36 - Healing Childhood Wounds and Finding Myself 19:58 - Living With Trauma 28:09 - From Atheism & Partying to Embracing Islam 44:01 - The Father Wound: How Absent Fathers Shape Daughters 51:49 - Breaking Generational Trauma in Muslim Families 1:06:06 - Growing Spiritually and Staying Connected to…
E122 · 21 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Should Muslims Leave the West? - Fatima Barkatulla & Mufti Barkatulla
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 - Introduction01:42 - Early Muslim Communities in the UK04:32 - Journey from India to the UK10:18 - Developing an Islamic Database15:08 - Meeting with General Zia-ul-Haq16:29 - Muslims in India: Past & Present Challenges21:43 - Political and Social Strategies for Muslims25:10 - Muslim Identity and Future Challenges29:33 - Should Muslims Migrate from the…
E121 · 9 Mar 2025 · 1 hr 7 min
3 Powerful Tips on How to Raise Children Who Love Islam - Ustadh Mohamad Baajour
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…
E120 · 16 Feb 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
I Met My Dad After 23 Years! - Mohammad Shoaib
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 - Introduction02:30 - Hadith about fatherhood04:54 - Feeling 'ready' to be a father09:27 - Being an active dad15:31 - Balancing fatherhood and other responsibilities20:29 - Reconciliation with absent father through Islam29:03 - Navigating fatherhood through faith36:57 - Homeschooling45:40 - Parenting discipline and boundaries56:53 - The importance of fatherly…
E119 · 19 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 16 min
A Muslim Woman's Powerful Story of Turning Grief into Strength | Hafsah Adham
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…
E118 · 12 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
The TRUTH about SYRIA & Why Muslims Should be Optimistic - Sh Mujahid Ali
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 - Introduction02:06 - The fall of the Assad regime04:27 - 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…
E117 · 1 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 40 min
Sami Hamdi's POWERFUL MESSAGE to the Ummah About the Struggle for GAZA
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…
E116 · 18 Nov 2024 · 53 min
Why Muslims Should not IGNORE the Mental Health Crisis! | Dr Rania Awaad
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…
E115 · 28 Jul 2024 · 1 hr
Why I Quit the Music Industry | Safe Adam
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.
E114 · 26 Jun 2024 · 59 min
Why So Many Marriages are Failing and the Solutions! | Qari Ishaaq Jasat
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Ishaaq Jasat, where they identify some of the reasons why marriages are failing and discuss ways people can make their marriages stronger. 00:00 - Intro 02:38 - Receiving 13 divorce cases in one month 06:22 - Is marriage difficult? 10:21 - Why marriages are breaking down - some examples 17:49 - Be clear about expectations BEFORE marriage 20:21 - Marriage requires constant learning 25:01 - Why some marriages don't last for more than 2 years 34:42 - Why you should never compare your spouse to someone else! 38:35 - Arguments sometimes happen 42:21 - Marriage is…
E113 · 4 Apr 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
The Greatest Miracle of My Life | Rahim Jung
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Rahim Jung who discusses powerful lessons from his life and shares the greatest miracle of his life. 00:00 - Intro 02:58 - Growing up without a Muslim identity 09:18 - What sparked me to come back to Islam 11:45 - Getting the Dunya and feeling an emptiness 14:49 - Happiness vs Contentment 18:33 - Accepting our Qadr 20:19 - Don’t chase fame! 21:44 - Beware of the hidden shirk 23:23 - The powerful example of Umar (ra) 25:18 - How to remain sincere whilst being in the public eye 33:31 - How did you become a TV presenter? 38:00 - Pushing yourself outside your comfort…
E112 · 19 Mar 2024 · 1 hr 8 min
How to Pray Like the Prophet ﷺ | Ustadh Asim Khan
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh Asim Khan where they share practical tips on how to develop khushu (focus & devotion) in salah. 00:00 - Intro 02:24 - What's the strangest place you've played Salah in? 07:01 - Leading Salah at Masjid Al Aqsa 08:04 - One tip which has transformed Ustadh Asim's Salah 09:24 - The power of Wudhu 12:29 - Should we focus on Fiqh or Khushu more? 13:38 - What is Khushu? 15:22 - Being 'present' with the mind and body in Salah 16:54 - Having reverence and awe of Allah during Salah 20:20 - Avoid praying too fast! 25:46 - How a non-Muslim's Sajdah taught Ustadh Asim a…
E111 · 29 Feb 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
My Unforgettable Qur'an Journey - Lessons & Tips | Ustadh Yahya Raaby
Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Yahya Raaby share their hifdh journeys and discuss ways in how we can develop a relationship with the Qur'an. Ustadh Yayha also shares tips on how to have a productive Ramadan. 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Memorable Ramadan moments 05:00 - Leading Tarawih for the first time 08:03 - Ustadh Yahya’s Qur’an Journey 15:19 - The Somali way of revising the Qur’an 16:17 - Ustadh Shabbir’s best days of his life 18:59 - Learning life lessons from teachers 21:59 - Learning Arabic in the UK 27:08 - Don’t think you’re too sinful to open the Qur’an 31:11 - What does it mean to have a…
E110 · 11 Feb 2024 · 56 min
How to Find Halal Love | Sh Ibraheem Menk
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Ibraheem Menk where they speak about how to find a spouse and what struggles people go through when looking for someone suitable. 00:00 - Intro 03:45 - Does marriage fix everything? 11:47 - When will we know when we are ready to get married? 19:10 - Negotiables & non-negotiables, making compromises 23:53 - Mature love 25:35 - Don't pin your happiness on others 28:01 - If men get Hoors, what will women get in Jannah? 31:24 - How do I find someone? 32:30 - Asking elders/imams to find someone for you 33:01 - Telling elders you found someone you want to get…
E109 · 14 Jan 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
How to Read Minds & Hearts | Sh Navaid Aziz
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Navaid Aziz where they discuss prophetic emotional intelligence and how we can learn it. 00:00 - Intro02:20 - What does Islam say about emotions?05:13 - Masculinity09:27 - Finding the right balance with our emotions13:02 - Channelling emotions for the sake of Allah13:45 - Intelligence vs. emotional intelligence15:28 - What is emotional intelligence?16:18 - The Prophet’s ﷺ emotional intelligence17:30 - The man who urinated in the Prophet’s ﷺ masjid21:54 - How the Prophet ﷺ won hearts23:45 - The Prophet’s ﷺ experience of pain & empathy for others29:09 - No…
E108 · 24 Dec 2023 · 1 hr 1 min
How to Raise Children who Love Allah | Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf where they discuss what it means to be a father and how to raise righteous children. 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Which name of Allah resonates with you right now? 03:04 - Why I don't use a smartphone 06:08 - Giving children good names 15:07 - Becoming a dad as a teenager! 21:55 - Practical parenting tips 27:42 - What are you kids watching on YouTube? 32:00 - Why aren't people getting married young? 35:43 - Individualism 38:42 - Learning to sacrifice 43:08 - Your hopes for your children? 46:32 - Challenges for Muslims at University 55:40 - Setting…
E107 · 7 Dec 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
Palestine: Why Islam Will Win | Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Dr Haitham Al-Haddad where they discuss the positives that can be taken from what's happening in Palestine. Shaykh Haitham also shares a roadmap Muslims could follow to achieve success both locally and internationally as an ummah. 00:00 - Intro 03:49 - Imani lessons we can learn from Palestine 05:58 - Allah wants this Ummah to lead 08:35 - The hypocrisy of the West has been exposed 09:31 - Don't expect that you won't be tested 11:23 - This is a clash of civilisations 15:54 - People are waking up 16:52 - Only Islam can stand up to imperialists 20:05 - "I am…
E106 · 22 Oct 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Palestine: Reclaiming the Narrative | Dr Asim Qureshi
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr Asim Qureshi where they analyse some of the media narratives about Palestine and how Muslims should approach this topic. 00:00 - Intro 02:19 - How are you feeling about what’s happening in Palestine? 04:10 - Being available for the Palestinians - what can you do for them? 09:05 - Is it correct to call it a ‘conflict’? 10:42 - Should it be described as ‘complicated’? 12:03 - Can you be Anti-Semitic if you stand with Palestine? 14:01 - Supporting Palestinian resistance 16:15 - Should you condemn? 42:07 - Was Nelson Mandela a ‘terrorist’? 57:00 - How does Israel…
E105 · 27 Sep 2023 · 1 hr 11 min
Coping with the Death of a Loved One | Shakil Malji
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shakil Malji who speaks about how losing a child brought him closer to Allah. 00:00 - Intro01:30 - What was your turning point in life?04:36 - The blessings of Allah05:50 - Connecting to Allah07:14 - Son being diagnosed with SMA Type 110:37 - How I turned to Allah14:57 - Being a driver for celebrities17:47 - Allah is the best of planners19:10 - Allah doesn’t test a person more than what they handle23:06 - People struggling to enter Islam29:30 - Walk to Allah, He will run to you33:00 - Starting a charity37:26 - Why Allah tests us48:15 - Advise for someone who has…
E104 · 9 Sep 2023 · 54 min
Why do Bad Things Happen? | Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy where they discuss the question, 'why do bad things happen?' and share tips on how to endure trials & challenges in life. 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Translating a book: THe Benefits of Trial & Tribulations 03:00 - You're not alone in being tested 04:30 - Tasting success through tests 06:51 - Reflecting on Allah's names - Ad Dhar & An-Nafi' 08:49 - Ma'rifah: Attaining deep conviction 13:59 - The meaning of Fitnah 15:27 - The difference between a test and a punishment 15:49 - We won't always know the wisdoms behind our tests. 20:51 - Learning to…
E103 · 13 Aug 2023 · 1 hr 17 min
Powerful Seerah Moments | Dr Salah Sharief
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr. Salah Sharief where they reflect upon powerful moments from the life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
E102 · 30 Jul 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Imams Talk Money & Business | Shaykh Ashiq
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Kazi Ashiqur Rahman where they speak about money and business and how Muslims should view wealth in Islam.
E101 · 10 Apr 2022 · 1 hr 11 min
EP 094 - Atheism to Islam, Translating the Qur’an, Running a Publishing House - Amatullah Bantley
Ustadha Fatima Barkatullah is joined by Amatullah Bantley who helped produce the popular Qur'an translation known as 'Sahih International'. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed
E100 · 28 Mar 2022 · 1 hr 2 min
EP 093 - Breastfeeding Advice, Natural Vs. Formula, Raising Healthy Babies - Aysha Abrar
Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by certified Lactation Counselor Aysha Abrar where they discuss matters related to breastfeeding and motherhood. Aysha's website: http://www.ahlanmotherhood.com

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Inspirational discussions with inspirational Muslims.

IlmFeed Podcast is a English devotional & spiritual podcast from IlmFeed. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Language: English
Category: Devotional & Spiritual
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Typical length: 1 hr 8 min
Latest episode: 20 Sep 2026
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