IlmFeed Podcast
Religion & Spirituality
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IlmFeed Podcast: Inspirational discussions with inspirational Muslims.
Episodes
- She's Helped HUNDREDS of REVERTS - Naaema Umm Eesa
Naaema Umm Eesa joined Ustadha Fatima to discuss Naaema's extensive work assisting new Muslims. They explored the motivations behind thousands of Western women converting to Islam, challenges faced by converts, and the importance of commun…
- 2025 in Review: The Funny, Memorable & Shocking
Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Hammad review 2025, discussing significant events such as Mamdani's New York mayoral win, the ongoing situation in Gaza, and the rise of the UK far-right. They also reflect on personal milestones like welcoming a…
- Your Algorithm Wouldn't EXIST Without Muslims - Ustadh Mustafa Briggs (Full Episode)
In this IlmFeed Podcast episode, Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Briggs explore the significant influence of Muslims on Western civilization. They cover topics ranging from historical contributions in science and culture to modern-day impacts on…
- From Party Girl & Atheism to Islam - Aysha Mercedes
Aysha Mercedes discusses her conversion to Islam, detailing her past experiences with partying and atheism. She also covers healing childhood trauma, the impact of absent fathers, and supporting the Muslim community, including converts and…
- Should Muslims Leave the West? - Fatima Barkatulla & Mufti Barkatulla
Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla and her father Mufti Abdul Qadir Barkatulla discuss the presence of Muslims in Western countries, the challenges they face, and their potential to be a positive influence amidst perceived spiritual and moral decli…
- 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 Sunn…
- 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 - Introductio…
- 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 Wit…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 & D…
- 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.
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 Rama…
- 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 k…
- 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 - Intro 02:20 - What does Islam say about emotions? 05:13 - Masculinity 09:27 - Finding the right balance wit…
- 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 smar…
- 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 in…
- 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 -…
- 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 - Intro 01:30 - What was your turning point in life? 04:36 - The blessings of Allah 05:50 - Connecting to Allah 07:14 - Son bei…
- 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…
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- EP 092 - Building Confidence as Muslims, Servitude & Leadership - Mohammad Arshad
In this episode of the IlmFeed Podcast, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mohammad Arshad where they talk about creating an impact in society. Mohammad’s free training for Confidence and Speaking: https://www.muslimmastery.com/confidence Subscri…
- EP 091 - Is Islamic Finance Actually Islamic? - Umer Suleman
Ustadha Fatima is joined by Umer Suleman from Wahed Invest where they speak about Islamic Finance. A child's first guide to Halal investing: https://halal.wahedinvest.com/yusufsinvestment
- EP 090 - Travelling to 100+ Countries, Learning Languages, Making Hijrah - Dr. Waleed Hakeem
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Dr. Waleed Hakeem who shares his experiences of travelling to more than 100 countries! Visit Dr. Waleed's website: https://www.ilmpath.com/ Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed
- EP 089 - Transforming Your Prayer, Tips For Focus in Salah, Avoiding Distractions - Iqbal Nasim
In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Iqbal Nasim where they explore ways in which we can improve our salah.
- EP 088 - Getting Married Young, Cambridge Eco-Mosque, UK Muslim Heritage - Shahida Rahman
Ustadha Fatima is joined by Shahida Rahman to discuss topics such as the Muslim history of Cambridge, the benefits of getting married young and how more sisters can get involved in mosques.
- EP 087 - Muslim High Performance, Tips on Getting Good Sleep, Islamic New Year Goals - Tushar Imdad
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Tushar Imdad who speaks about you can perform to your best in whatever task you wish to undertake.
- EP 086 - Performing Hajj 20 Times, Incredible Hajj Stories, Dhul Hijjah at Home - Na'eem Raza
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Na'eem Raza who speaks about his experiences on performing Hajj 20 times.
- EP 085 - Why Are Muslim Women Delaying Marriage? - Farhat Amin
In this episode, Ustadha Fatima is joined by sister Farhat Amin where they discuss topics such as feminism, capitalism and how Muslims are being influenced by such concepts.
- EP 084 - Connecting With the Qur'an, Loving Al-Aqsa, The People of Palestine - Dr. Haifaa Younis
In this episode, Ustadha Fatima talks with Dr Haifaa Younis about her reflections on the pandemic, the situation in Palestine, the importance of Masjid al-Aqsa and how to stay connected to the Qur'an outside of Ramadan. Support IlmFeed: ht…
- EP 083 - Celebrations in Palestine, Standing up for Al Aqsa, Deconstructing Propaganda - Lauren Booth
Ustadha Fatima is joined by Lauren Booth where they discuss the recent events in Palestine and why we should continue to support the efforts to liberate Palestine.
- EP 082 - Leadership Lessons from Rasulullah ﷺ, Service During the Pandemic - Sh Yawar Baig
Ustadha Fatima is joined by Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig to discuss leadership lessons from Rasulullah ﷺ, how many of today's societies are like the times of the Prophet ﷺ and the qualities of a true leader leader - the example of Prophet Nuh,…
- EP 081 - Show Up in Your Life, Masculine Energy, Imperfect Ramadans - Na'ima B. Robert
Ustadha Fatima is joined by Na’ima B. Robert who speaks about being present in your life, not comparing your life with others, Ramadan with kids and more. Support IlmFeed: http://launchgood.com/supportilmfeed
- EP 080 - Ramadan in Guantanamo, Emergency Fiqh, US Soldiers Embracing Islam - Moazzam Begg
Ustadha Fatima is joined by Moazzam Begg who speaks about his incarcaration at Guantanamo and how he spent Ramadan as a prisoner. Support IlmFeed: https://www.launchgood.com/supportilmfeed
- EP 079 - Medical School to Al-Azhar, Ramadan Top Tips, Ramadan for Kids - Shaykh Saalim Al-Azhari
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Saalim Al-Azhari who shares his journey from medical school in England to Egypt's Al-Azhar. They also discuss tips for Ramadan and how love for the deen can be instilled in our children.
- EP 078 - Stories in the Qur'an, Lessons from Surah Yusuf, Reflection Tips - Ustadh Shabbir Hassan
Ustadh Shabbir and Toyris Miah discuss how we can make the stories in the Qur'an relatable to our lives. Pre-order Ustadh Shabbir's upcoming book, 'A Beautiful Patience: 40 Lessons from Surah Yusuf': http://launchgood.com/surahyusuf
- EP 077 - Atheism to Islam, Launching LaunchGood, Uplifting the Muslim Community - Chris Blauvelt
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by LaunchGood's Co-Founder Chris Abdur-Rahman Blauvelt who shares his journey to Islam and how he helped fund LaunchGood. Sign up to LaunchGood's Ramadan Challenge: http://launchgood.com/TeamIlmfeed
- EP 076 - Memorising the Qur'an, Losing My Memory, Memorisation Tips - Qari Ishaaq Jasat
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Ishaq Jasat where he shares his Qur'an journey and how he came back to the Qur'an after getting involved in the wrong things. They also share memorisation tips to help people with their hifdh.
- EP 075 - Islamic Wills, Preparing for the Afterlife, Managing Finances - Ustadh Ibrahim Khan
Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Islamic Finance Guru's Co-Founder Ustadh Ibrahim Khan where they speak about the important but overlooked topic of Islamic wills.
- EP 074 - Young Muslim Struggles, Our Obligations Towards The Elderly, 'Turning The Tide' - Suma Din
Ustadha Fatima and Suma Din discuss how the struggles facing young Muslims have changed, the importance of building strong Islamic foundations during youth, our need to slow down and spend time with and learn from our elders, and Suma Din'…
- EP 073 - Seerah: Learning Lessons, How to Reflect, Reading Harry Potter - Ustadh Asim Khan
Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Asim share reflections and tips on how to take vualuable lessons from the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Pre-order The Simple Seerah book here: http://launchgood.com/SimpleSeerah
- EP 072 - Etiquettes of Social Media, Exposing Sins, Blocking People - Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy
In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy have a discussion on the etiquettes of using social media, understanding the reality of social media and some of the pros and cons associated with it. Support IlmFeed's work at:…
- EP 071 - Blessings of Allah, 25 Years of Nasheeds, Defining Success - Zain Bhikha
In his first appearance on a podcast, Zain Bhikha shares his journey as a nasheed artist spanning 25 years, why we must always be thankful to Allah, what is real successs and how he has had adapt to a changing world. Help us produce more c…
- EP 070 - Pressures On Muslim Students, Feminism, Women's Access to Mosques - Ustadha Muslema Purmul
In this episode, Ustadha Fatima talks to Ustadha Muslema Purmul about the struggles that Muslim university students face today, feminism, the challenges some Muslim women face accessing some mosques, chivalry and the complementary differen…