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Faith Circle Podcast
Faith Circle offers a space to explore Islam that’s engaging, inclusive, and grounded in scholarship. Our mission is to connect hearts to Allah ﷻ through knowledge, community, and growth.
Episodes
Faith Circle PodcastDunya Delusions (5): Righteous Sadness | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 108
Hasan Al-Basri said, *“Allah is not worshipped with anything greater than long-lasting sorrow (tūl-al-huzn)”* We often hear people say that if you have faith…
Faith Circle PodcastDunya Delusions (4): When Knowledge Corrupts | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 107
When Wolves become Shepherds Kitab Zuhd Wa Raqa’iq by Ibn Al-Mubarak. - Pitfalls of Preaching & Activism - The Art of Da’wah in the West - Knowledge & Power
Faith Circle PodcastDunya Delusions (3): Time Waits for No One | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Time waits for no one We start to go through the narrations in the book, Kitab az-Zuhd wa Raqa’iq. The key theme of the beginning is about the passing of time…
Faith Circle PodcastDunya Delusions (2): Wealthy Zāhid - The Life of Abdullah ibn Mubarak | Dr Zohair Abul-Rahman
Explore lessons from the life of Abdullah ibn Mubarak the Author of Kitāb az-Zuhd wa’r-Raqāʾiq by Imām Ibn al-Mubārak (رحمه الله), a timeless work on breaking…
Faith Circle PodcastDunya Delusions (1) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
This week and the weeks following, we will draw from the timeless wisdom of Kitāb az-Zuhd wa’r-Raqāʾiq by Imām ʿAbdullāh Ibn al-Mubārak (رحمه الله) (736–797…
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 10: Pride and Self-Conceit | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 103
Ninth Foundation: On the Censure of Pride and Self-Conceit
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 9: Seeking Fame and Ostentation | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 102
The eighth foundation: On the Censure of Seeking Fame and Ostentation, and the Remedy
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 8: On the Censure of the World | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 101
The Sixth Foundation: On the Censure of the World
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 7: Anger, Malice and Envy | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 100
The fifth foundation: Anger, Malice and Envy
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 6: Backbiting | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 99
The fourth foundation: on the Defects of the Tongue continued A translation of a classical manual on purification of the heart by Ibn Qudama Al-Maqdisi (d. 620…
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 5: Defects of the Tongue | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 98
The fourth foundation: on the Defects of the Tongue A translation of a classical manual on purification of the heart by Ibn Qudama Al-Maqdisi (d. 620 AH) 10…
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 4: Disciplining the Soul (3) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 97
The second foundation completed: On Disciplining the Soul, Refining the Character, and Curing the Sicknesses of the Heart A translation of a classical manual…
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 3: Disciplining the Soul (2) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 96
The second foundation continued: On Disciplining the Soul, Refining the Character, and Curing the Sicknesses of the Heart A translation of a classical manual…
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 2: Disciplining the Soul (1) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 95
Station 2: On Disciplining the Soul, Refining the Character, and Curing the Sicknesses of the Heart “Know that good character (khulq al-hasari) is a…
Faith Circle PodcastMukhtasar Minhaj al Qasideen 1: Intro & The Marvels of the Heart | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 94
A summarized translation of a classical manual on purification of the heart by Ibn Qudama Al-Maqdisi (d. 620 AH) 10 foundations for those seeking nearness to…
Faith Circle PodcastLife in the Barzakh 2: Journey & Salvation in the Barzakh | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 93
The deceased is followed by three, his family, his wealth, and his deeds. Two return, and one remains - his deeds. Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6514 Dr. Zohair…
Faith Circle PodcastLife in the Barzakh (1): The Dunyah & The Barzakh | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 92
There is a world you can't see... But it can see you, and you're only one step away from it. Some of us see the Barzakh as something distant, and a realm that…
Faith Circle PodcastFamilies in the Quran (4): Toxic Households & Sibling Rivalries | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 91
For many of us family serves as our greatest source of *love and support*, but this can also be our trying test. The Quran is filled with wholesome stories of…
Faith Circle PodcastFamilies in the Quran (3): Finding the Right Spouse | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 90
The pursuit of the right spouse is an imperative part of life and an integral part of our faith, but in today's world the search has become more difficult than…
Faith Circle PodcastParenting in a Secular world: Kids Delay or Decide? | Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf 89
Faith Circle: Parenting in a Secular World – Kids Delay or Decide? 🌟📢 Raising children in today’s world, especially in the West, comes with significant…
Faith Circle PodcastAdvice to the Muslim Couple | Sheikh Hatem Al-Haj 88
This week, we were be joined by Sheikh Hatem Al-Haj - a world-renowned scholar and expert in Islamic studies. He holds a PhD in Comparative Fiqh, a Master's…
Faith Circle PodcastFamilies in the Quran (2): Father & Son | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 87
Father-son relationships are a unique bond. The father sacrifices to raise the son, and then the son sacrifices to care for his father. The Quran speaks of the…
Faith Circle PodcastFamilies in the Quran (1): Miraculous Bonds | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 86
Alhumdulilah we'll be kicking off the first Faith Circle of the year, and our new topic of Families in the Quran with Miraculous Bonds. In this session Sheikh…
Faith Circle PodcastBeyond Bilal - Untold Stories - Black History in Islam | Ustadh Mustafa Briggs 85
Did you know that some of Islam’s greatest contributions to science, spirituality, and governance came from Africa? This week at Faith Circle, we are honored…
Faith Circle PodcastThe Return of Jesus (Isa AS): From Damascus to Al-Aqsa | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 84
_How do we, as Muslims, truly honour Isa (AS) and understand his prophesied return?_ Next week, we’ll conclude this year’s Faith Circle with a *special…
Faith Circle PodcastThe Illness & The Cure: Antidotes of Spiritual Healing (Part 14) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 83
In this week's class, Sheikh Zohair reveals the two antidotes for spiritual healing: • Love of Allah • Determination to act on this love
Faith Circle PodcastThe Illness & The Cure: Resisting Deception (Part 13) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 82
In this week's class, we look at how the Shaytan plants desire to mislead us, using speech to resist the devil’s traps, deceptions through distractions and…
Faith Circle PodcastThe Illness & The Cure: Deadly Sins (Part 11) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 81
class focuses on Murder and Zina. We also explored: • Swearing by other than Allah (e.g., "I swear on..."). • Cultural practices such as bowing. • The Hadith…
Faith Circle PodcastThe Illness & The Cure: The Worst Sin (Part 10) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 80
"Why is Shirk worse than murder?" Topics We Covered 🔹 What is Shirk? 🔹 What are its various forms? 🔹 How can we protect our speech from minor forms of Shirk? 🔹…
Faith Circle PodcastThe Illness & The Cure: Consequences of Sin (Part 9) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 079
A comprehensive look at all of the consequences of sin - the physical, psychological and spiritual.
Faith Circle PodcastThe Illness & The Cure: Balancing Our Spiritual Journey (Part 8) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 077
This class we touched on: - Using Allah’s mercy as motivation vs. an excuse 🤔 - ‘Belief in Allah’ vs ‘Believing Allah’ ✨ - How high-level discourse trickles…
Faith Circle PodcastThe Illness & The Cure: The Steps (Part 7) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 076
In this session, we explored the final pathway to sin—the steps. Dr. Zohair introduced the _psychology of gait_ and _embodied cognition_, demonstrating how…
Faith Circle PodcastWhere are the tyrants? Reflections on the name Al-Jabbar | Khutbah by Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
December 2024 at Kuraby Masjid
Faith Circle PodcastThe Road to Redemption of Ka’ab Ibn Malik | Khutbah by Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 073
Kuraby Masjid, 29 November
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The Illness & The Cure: Positive and Negative Contemplations (Part 6) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 072
In this session, we delve deeper into the thoughts that draw us closer to Allah, emphasising the importance of self-reflection, which Ibn Qayyim describes as…
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The Illness & The Cure: The Passing Thought (Part 5) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 071
In a society influenced by Western, it’s easy to fall into negative thought patterns that leave us feeling lost. However, spiritual transformation is deeply…
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The Illness & The Cure: Spiritual Psychology of Sin (Part 4) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 070
Did you know that minor sins can turn into major ones if you insist upon them? This episode dives deep into the entryways of sin, focusing especially on the…
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The Illness & The Cure: The Anatomy of Sin (Part 3) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 069
Did you know there are 4 motivations for sin? - Animalistic (Bahimiyya) 🦓 - Predatory (Sab’iyya) 🦁 - Satanic (Shaytaniyya) 😈 - God-complex (Malikiyya) 👑…
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The Illness & The Cure: Dua and Destiny (Part 2) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 068
In this second instalment of the series "The Illness and The Cure". We look into Qadar (Destiny) and the effects of Dua has on it.
Faith Circle PodcastThe Illness & The Cure: Introduction to the author (Part 1) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 067
Our new series offers a profound commentary on Ibn Al-Qayyim’s timeless masterpiece “The Illness and the Cure.” This introductory podcast delves into the life…
Faith Circle PodcastDu’aa Qunoot and Istikhara (pt 5) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 066
Understanding Du’aa Qunoot and Istikhara. How does this relate to fear and anxiety?
Faith Circle PodcastFiqh of Du’aa (pt 4) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 066
After a brief introduction on how Islam balances rulings with spirituality, Dr Zohair takes us on a dive into the fiqh of dua and the etiquettes for a blessed…
Faith Circle PodcastHealing through the Quran (pt 4) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 065
The final class of this series focussing on the ‘relationship with our nafs’.
Faith Circle PodcastHealing through the Quran (pt 3) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 064
This lesson explores our relationship with mankind through our relationship with our brothers and sisters suffering in around the world, particularly Gaza.
Faith Circle PodcastHealing through the Quran (pt 2) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 063
Continuing our ‘Healing through the Quran’ series, this class focuses on healing the relationships in our life, whether it’s our relationship with Allah SWT…
Faith Circle PodcastHealing through the Quran | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 062
Allah says that the Quran is “a healing for whatever is in the heart” For diseases like anger, jealousy, greed, lust, animosity, apathy, doubts For injuries…
Faith Circle PodcastWhat is Du’aa? (pt 3) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 061
This class completes the section on “ virtues of Du’aa” in the class binder and what is Du’aa
Faith Circle PodcastUnderstanding Ideologies | Dr. Nazir Khan 060
A dive into the ideologies that are confronting Muslims today Some topics this class discusses: - How does secularism relate to atheism? - Does the Quran…
Faith Circle PodcastCritical Thinking from an Islamic Perspective | Dr. Nazir Khan 059
What is critical thinking and how is it important within the Islamic tradition? What’s the biggest difference between critical thinking from an Islamic…
Faith Circle PodcastYour Story | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman & Sh Numan Attique 058
It’s the Canadian takeover of Faith Circle We take a break from our theme of duaa and explore the theme of “thinking” (tafakkur).
Faith Circle PodcastVirtues of Du’aa (pt 2) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 057
Part two of Call of the Caller. This class continues with the section on the virtue of dua from the class binder
Faith Circle PodcastCall of the Caller - Virtues of Du’aa (pt 1) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 056
A comprehensive series on the virtues of dua, its forms and types, fiqh relating to dua, daily adthkar, understanding the concept of tawassul,, supplication…
Faith Circle PodcastA Journey of Seeking Knowledge | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 055
Our 5th anniversary of Faith Circle! This short episode is about seeking knowledge. The class discusses the motivation and provides practical tips.
Faith Circle PodcastSigns of the Day of Judgement | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 054
Is what happening in Gaza a Sign of the Day or Judgement? What does Islamic sources and texts say in relation to this topic?
Faith Circle PodcastInterview with coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 050
Coach Mahmoud Abdelfattah is the first Muslim Palestinian coach in the NBA and the NBL. He unapologetically shares his faith in the public domain on the court…
Faith Circle PodcastCrash Course on Key Events of the Past 75 years in Palestine | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 049
An evening of solidarity with Palestine. Crash Course on key events of the past 75 years in Palestine
Faith Circle PodcastSurah Al-Nas: The Lord of Humanity | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 048
The Tafseer of Surah Nas, specifically: - How to deal with the whispers of shaytan - The different strategies shaytan uses to misguide people - The degrees of…
Faith Circle PodcastSurah Al-Falaq: The Lord of the Dawn | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 047
The evil eye, jealousy, magic, sorcery, the dark arts…. Yes all these juicy topics will be discussed in our tafseer of Surah Falaq. This class we learn about…