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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 PodcastSurah Al-Iklhas: The One and Only | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 046
Tafsir of Surah Ikhlaas Surah Ikhlas is a very popular Surah, but often for the wrong reasons...i.e. because it is a quick one to recite in prayer 😅. There is…
Faith Circle PodcastAyat ul Kursi: The Lord of the Throne (Part 2) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 045
The second and final part of “Ayat ul Kursi: The Lord of the Throne” by Sheikh Zohair.
Faith Circle PodcastAyat ul Kursi: The Lord of the Throne (Part 1) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 044
Ayat ul Kursi - the greatest verse of the Quran! Our new Faith Circle series will be on the Morning and Evening Adhkaar (Words of Remembrance). We will be…
Faith Circle PodcastThe Glory Days: Ali - Into the Fire of Fitnah 2/2 (Part 07) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 043
The remaining events in the Khilafa of Ali (RA) including the Battle of Safin and
Faith Circle PodcastThe Glory Days: Ali - Into the Fire of Fitnah 1/2 (Part 06) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 042
This week focussed on the emergence of the first ever sect of Islam - the Khawarij. They emerged during the time of Ali, and they are an interesting group that…
Faith Circle PodcastThe Glory Days: Uthman - Uncompromising Against Tribulation (Part 05) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 041
The third Khalifa we will be exploring is Uthman (RA).
Faith Circle PodcastThe Glory Days: Umar - Commander of the Faithful 3/3 (Part 04) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 040
Part 3 of “Umar: The Commander of the Faithful” by Sheikh Zohair
Faith Circle PodcastThe Glory Days: Umar - Commander of the Faithful 2/3 (Part 03) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 039
Part 2 of the the Glory Days series with “Umar: The Commander of the Faithful” by Sheikh Zohair
Faith Circle PodcastThe Glory Days Extra: Q&A with Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy and Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 038
Join Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy as he answers your questions about finding self-motivation, balancing worldly success and asceticism (zuhd), pursuing Islamic…
Faith Circle PodcastThe Glory Days: Umar - Commander of the Faithful 1/3 (Part 02) | Shaykh Mohammad Elshinawy 037
Shaykh Mohamed Elshinawy delivering a talk on the personality of Umar bin Al-Khattab and the lessons we can take from his life.
Faith Circle PodcastThe Glory Days: Abu Bakr - The Hero We Needed (Part 01) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 036
We are kicking off this month with a brand new series, “The Glory Days”, where we will be studying the first 30 years after the death of the Prophet through…
Faith Circle PodcastSeven Shaded: The Will to Worship (Part 03) | Ustadh Sarim 035
Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Seven people Allah will give them His Shade on the Day when there would be no shade but the Shade of His Throne (i.e., on the Day…
Faith Circle PodcastSeven Shaded: The Heart of Remembrance (Part 02) | Imaam Uzair Akbar 034
Abu Huraira (RA)reported: The Prophet ﷺ said, “There are seven whom Allah will shade on a day when there is no shade but His. They are a just ruler, a youth…
Faith Circle PodcastSeven Shaded: Zina - The Destructive Path (Part 01) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 033
In a world of temptation, desire and shamelessness, there are a special group of God’s servants who refuse to bend to the suffocating pressure around them…
Faith Circle PodcastAr-Rahman Extra: Creating Secure Attachments (Part 07) | Sidqie Djunaedi 032
Br. Sidqie has spent years studying the connection between childhood experiences and relationships. There is so much in those formative years that determine…
Faith Circle PodcastAl-Haqq: The Problem of Atheism and Post Modernism (Part 06) | Dr. Zohair & Dr. Tesneem Alkiek 031
Al-Haqq and the problem of atheism and post-modernism by Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman and Dr. Tesneem Alkiek This class will cover - The Name Al-Haqq and it’s…
Faith Circle PodcastAt-Tawwab: Returning to Allah (Part 05) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 030
The 🔑 to salvation in the next life is Tawbah (repentance). It is an art that is learned and practiced throughout a person’s lifetime. This week we will be…
Faith Circle PodcastAr-Rahman: The search for secure attachment (Part 04) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 029
Exploring the name Ar-Rahman. Sheikh Zohair delves into these important questions: If God is Merciful, then why does hellfire exist? How do we preserve the…
Faith Circle PodcastAl-Khaaliq: Evolution and the Cosmos (Part 03) | Ustadh Sarim 028
🧬🔬 Remember back to when you were in school, a biology class perhaps, where you learnt that yourself and a chimpanzee share a common ancestor. Crazy right? The…
Faith Circle PodcastAl-Qadeer: Destiny and Free Will (Part 02) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 027
Part 2 of our series on the Names of Allah, “Al-Qadeer: Destiny and Free will” presented by Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
Faith Circle PodcastKnowing Allah: The Purpose of Life (Part 01) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman 026
The first topic of the series on Knowing Allah and the purpose of life
Faith Circle PodcastParenting and Childhood | Sidqie Djunaedi 010
This week we will be looking at the effects of childhood and parenting, and how we can become aware of trauma that have affected our beliefs about ourselves…
Faith Circle PodcastAre You Ready For Marriage | Imaam Uzair Akbar & Dr Zohair 009
Let’s talk marriage! This panel discussion will discuss: - What qualities you need to be ready for marriage - The pros and cons of early marriages - Different…
Faith Circle PodcastTrue Love: Relationship with Allah | Dr Zohair 008
Insan (humanity) is said to be derived from ‘uns’ (seeking relationships). It is part of who we are and how Allah created us. This week we explore the most…
Faith Circle PodcastMasculinity and Femininity in Islam | Dr. Zohair 007
What makes a Muslim man and what makes a Muslim woman? Masculinity and femininity are confusing topics in our times. There are competing narratives from so…

Faith Circle PodcastMy advice to the youth | Shaykh Sulaiman Moola 005
Shaykh Sulaiman Moola began studying the sacred sciences at an early age. After having completed the memorization of the Quran at the age of 14 in 1989, for…
Faith Circle PodcastThe death of the beloved | Imaam Uzair Akbar 004
The greatest catostrophe anyone has ever experienced is that they were born into a world without the Messenger of Allah. Join us this Thursday for our finale…
Faith Circle PodcastMiracles of the Prophet (S) | Ustadh Sarim 003
We are all looking for a miracle. Something extra, something special that gives us an additional sense of conviction in our life. Relevant miracles were…
Faith Circle PodcastIsra Wal Miraj | Dr. Zohair 002
Inter-galactic space travel, multi-dimensional realities, the boundaries of space-time, alien life. Don’t worry we aren’t going Space-X on anyone, we are…
Faith Circle PodcastFalling in love with the beloved | Dr. Zohair 001
“Verily in the Messenger is an superb example for whoever’s hopes in Allah and the Last day and remembers Allah often” (Quran, 33:21)