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ImanWire Podcast
by Al-Madina
ImanWire is an online publication and multimedia platform focusing on articulating spirituality in a modern context, highlighting a diverse group of American Muslim voices. Visit https://www.almadina.org/studio/podcasts for the latest articles and podcast episodes.
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Ep. 109: The Social Blueprint of Surah al-Hujurat - Zaynab Ansari
Surah al-Hujurat provides a timeless Qur’anic framework for building ethical communities by establishing the divine ethics of sacred brotherhood and mutual respect. Shaykha Zaynab Ansari from Tayseer Seminary returns to the podcast and examines these themes in light of the Neo-pharaonic world…
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 33: Living in Constant Remembrance - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves into the seemingly simple act of Dhikr, an accessible yet often overlooked pathway to happiness, spiritual growth, and a deeper connection with Allah ﷻ. Through a blend of spiritual guidance, practical advice, and reflections on profound Hadiths, this is a...
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Ep. 108: Names of the Beloved ﷺ Part 3: Al-Mahi, Al-Hashir & Al-Aqib - Hassan Lachheb
While we may be well-acquainted with the Names of God, the names given to the Messenger of God himself may be unfamiliar to us. While previous generations used these names to describe, understand and emulate the Messenger ﷺ, it is a reflection of our modern disconnect with the Muhammadan reality...
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 32: The Path to a Positive Attitude - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
From communal supplication to the profound implications of a singular Hadith, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui navigates the significance of viewing Allah ﷻ with a lens of love, justice, and mercy. Learn how your perception of Allah ﷻ shapes your relationship with Him, influencing your spiritual growth…
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Ep. 107: Compassionate Islamic Parenting - Rania Awaad
Raising emotionally healthy Muslim youth in today's digital age requires continuous self-reflection and reconciliation when friction arises. Dr. Rania Awaad returns to the ImanWire podcast to explore how to break inherited family patterns, navigate adolescent resistance, and transform the culture...
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 31: The Power of Constant Dhikr - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves into the essence of maintaining a perpetual remembrance of Allah ﷻ, illuminating the path for personal growth and a deeper connection with the Divine. Shaykh Mokhtar's guidance offers invaluable insights into how constant Dhikr shapes our character, refines our...
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Ep. 106: Finding God in Our Faults - Muslema Purmul
When we slip up, the real test isn't the fall itself—it's how we respond to it. In this episode, Shaykha Muslema Purmul breaks down the profound Quranic prayer of Adam and Hawwa: "Our Lord! We have wronged ourselves..." She explores the stark contrast between their humble accountability and...
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 30: The State of Dhikr - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves into the profound Hadith and Islamic teachings that illustrate the unparalleled benefits of Dhikr in protecting one's faith and fortifying the soul against sins. Through heartfelt reflection, it explores how engaging in Dhikr serves as a divine shield, offering…
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Ep. 105: Between the Pitch and the Sacred: Scholars, Soccer, and Social Media
From World Cup fever in the masjid to intellectual defenses of the Sunnah, this round-table discussion explores the shifting cultural and spiritual landscape of the modern Muslim community. Join us as we honor the loss of John Esposito and Yahya Emerick while navigating everything from halal food...
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 29: The Essence of Dhikr - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui unpacks the significance of daily remembrance, the power of communal supplication, and the importance of maintaining a constant state of reverence towards Allah ﷻ. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 3:20 - Morning and Evening Adhkar Importance 12:40 - Dhikr Essence Explained...
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Ep. 104: Names of the Beloved ﷺ Part 2: Ahmad, Mahmud & Hamid - Hassan Lachheb
While we may be well-acquainted with the Names of God, the names given to the Messenger of God himself may be unfamiliar to us. While previous generations used these names to describe, understand and emulate the Messenger ﷺ, it is a reflection of our modern disconnect with the Muhammadan reality...
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 28: Fasting: The Path to Divine Awareness - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui's exploration of spiritual growth continues through the discipline of fasting, discussing the transformative power of fasting and emphasizing its role in self-purification, character refinement, and achieving a heightened state of consciousness in reverence towards Allah…
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Ep. 103: Wealth in Worship Part 3: Buildings that Remind - Ahmed Tyler Krupp
Does a building, something seemingly unconscious, reflect and shape our lives? Can a building draw us to empathy with the world and its ecosystems – or separate and isolate us? In this episode, Umar Moghul speaks with real estate developer, Ahmed Tyler Krupp of Threshold Development Group to...
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 27: Defining Success Beyond the Material - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui shares insights into the essence of true success and wisdom that transcends material gains, guiding us towards a life of genuine fulfillment in the eyes of Allah ﷻ. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 16:36 - Beloved Strong Believers 18:09 - Patience Virtue Islam 19:00 -...
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Ep. 102: Having A Good Opinion of God - Yahya Rhodus
Shaykh Yahya Rhodus returns to the podcast to discuss how cultivating husnu dhann (a good opinion of Allah and His Creation) serves as the ultimate foundation for our spiritual path, empowering us to navigate both trials of ease and hardship with resilience. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:55 - A...
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 26: The Light of Burhan - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explores the intricate nuances between ‘Noor’ and ‘Salah’ and how they serve as both manifestations and requirements of sincere faith. Discover how the essence of 'Burhan', often associated with proof and clarity, intertwines with the concept of light in Islamic…
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Ep. 101: The Real Path of the Salaf - Yasir Qadhi
Shaykh Yasir Qadhi , author of "Understanding Salafism: Seeking the Path of the Pious Predecessors", joins the ImanWire podcast to trace the evolution of Islamic thought from the early generations to the modern waves of Salafism. Unpacking high-stakes theological debates and how sectarian fault...
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 25: Salah and Purification - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the significance of purification and cleanliness in Islam, particularly in the context of Salah and zakah. He highlights the spiritual dimensions of Salah, stressing its role in providing solace, removing anxieties, and becoming a transformative practice when...
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Ep. 100: World Conflicts, Local Communities
In this milestone episode, the ImanWire team sits down to discuss what's really happening in our community — from the politicization of Muslim identity, to the danger of divorcing our lives from the Prophet ﷺ, to what it actually means to build something real, right here, right now. CHAPTERS…
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 24: From Greed to Generosity - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves into the core of Islam, emphasizing its role in liberating individuals and fostering a genuine connection with the Divine. The incompatibility between internal greed and true faith is explored, urging a shift from material attachments to achieve genuine success....
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Ep. 99: Names of the Beloved ﷺ Part 1: Muhammad - Hassan Lachheb
While we may be well-acquainted with the Names of God, the names given to the Messenger of God himself may be unfamiliar to us. While previous generations used these names to describe, understand and emulate the Messenger ﷺ, it is a reflection of our modern disconnect with the Muhammadan reality...
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Purification of the Soul Ep. 23: Zakat : Generosity Liberates the Soul - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the importance of internalizing and practicing the principles of Islam, specifically focusing on the concept of Zakat (charitable giving). The discussion delves into the spiritual significance of Zakat as a means of liberating oneself from material attachments...
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Ep. 98: Wealth in Worship Part 2: Zakat as a Pillar of Business -Yasir Fahmy
What lesson about business does the Divine intend for us through zakat? In part 2 of the Wealth in Worship series, Umar Moghul sits at the feet of Shaykh Yasir Fahmy to explore re-centering trade and commerce in the socioeconomic justice of zakat. Listen as they reorient our businesses and wealth...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 22: The Ibadah of Zakat - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
How can we unlock spiritual wealth through the transformative practice of Zakat? This episode delves into the profound depths of this pillar of Islam and its role in liberating the heart from material attachments, fostering a deeper connection with Allah ﷻ, and elevating our moral standing....
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Ep. 97: Revisiting Masculinity, Activism and the Metaphysics of Racism - Dawud Walid
Imam Dawud Walid returns to the podcast for a round-table discussion on a wide range of topics as we revisit debates on masculinity, sacred activism and his new book, "Islamic Metaphysics of Racism". CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:44 - Reactions to Sacred Manhood (Ep. 89) 7:18 - Countering the...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 21: Hubb Love of Allah - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks of the (hubb) love of Allah ﷻ and how to attain it through the spiritual nourishment of salah and good actions. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - Understanding Prayer Meanings 1:59 - Significance of As-Salamu Alaykum 4:41 - Starting Gatherings with Praise to…
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Ep. 96: Wealth in Worship Part 1: The Search for Treasure - Riad Saloojee
What does it mean to be a believer in a world immersed in the pursuit of wealth? How do we move from attachments to wealth, to interactions free of self? How can wealth be a tool in our relationship with Allah? How might we build organizations and products that serve His creation? In Wealth in...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 20: Reverence of Allah - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui discusses the significance of Salah—prayer—as the cornerstone of a believer's daily life, and embodying the sanctity of the Masjid. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 01:36 - Wudu Significance | Spiritual Purity 02:39 - Earth Worship Place | Universal Masjid Concept 09:32 -...
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Ep. 95: Medicine and the Maqasid al-Shariah - Aasim Padela
Modern health care presents a number of dilemmas that Islamic jurisprudence must address. Can an approach rooted in the Maqasid, the objectives of Shariah, provide solutions in ways that classical fiqh cannot? If so, how are these objectives met in cases where the human interests conflict? Is the...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 19: The Hearts and Limbs in Salah - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
In this episode, we delve into the intimate connection between the heart's sincerity and the physical form of worship. Discover the significance of spiritual guidance and how a profound Hadith reveals the intrinsic link between internal conviction and external expression in prayer. CHAPTERS: 0:00…
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Ep. 94: Maristans and Islamic Psychology: Reviving A Groundbreaking Legacy - Rania Awaad
Dr. Rania Awaad joins the ImanWire Podcast to discuss mental health and the history of the Maristans throughout the Muslim world. Ahead of their time, these institutions of healing provided an integrated system of care treating the mind, body and soul. Rooted in the foundations of the religion...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 18: The Difference between Salah and Prayer - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui describes the difference between Salah and the Christian definition of the word 'Prayer' and how we as Muslims must understand the incredible distinction. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:58 - Importance of Salah 9:24 - Salah as Enlightenment 18:03 - Believers' Success…
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Ep. 93: Dhikr, Da'wah & Dinner Invitations - Shadee Elmasry
Dr. Shadee Elmasry from NBIC and Safina Society joins the ImanWire Podcast for a trip down memory lane with Moutasem and Ghuydar and a roundtable discussion on building spiritual communities. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:26 - New York Vs New Jersey 5:38 - Building Intentional Community 10:13 -...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 17: Salah - The Connection - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar defines the root of the word 'Salah' and what it means to connect our hearts to Allah ﷻ through the act of prayer. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 9:43 - Significance of Salah in Daily Life 19:15 - Salah's Role in Islamic Faith 27:00 - Spiritual Impact of Neglecting Salah 45:40 -...
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Ep. 92: Embodying Love of the Prophet - Zaynab Ansari
The relationship between God and the Messenger of God ﷺ was rooted in love, and the experience of knowing Allah through the door of love caused our Prophet ﷺ to be the beloved of God. How can we connect with the Beloved of God ﷺ? Ustadha Zaynab Ansari from Tayseer Seminary returns to the Imanwire...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 16: Khuluq & Khalq - My Inside Image and My Outside Image - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui describes how the world around us is affected by what is inside of us, at both a micro and macro level, and how the worth of a civilization is by the existence of one's 'akhlaq.' CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Opening Du'a by Shaykh 1:25 - Inner World Reflection 1:48 - Tazkiyah...
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Ep. 91: On Nafs and Narcissism: Managing Our Reactions - Aaatifa Shareef
Dealing with a narcissist can be an unpleasant experience, whether it is in our family, workplace or community. How does narcissism connect with the Islamic discourse on the nafs and self-purification? Aaatifa Shareef, a professional licensed counselor and instructor at Qalam Institute, bridges…
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 15: Beginning with Change - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
"I must never be the defender of my nafs, or thinking that I have nothing to change and others must change. I must always begin with the premise, that I have everything to change." Shaykh Mokhtar Maghroaui continues the conversation of the addiction of the nafs and how to begin taking the steps…
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Ep. 90: Towards a Spiritual Environmentalism -Amir Abdelzaher
As people worldwide struggle to cope today with the negative impact of man-made environmental degradation, the crucial step to a solution is understanding our place in the created world and its connection with our Creator. Dr. Amir Abdelzaher joins the podcast to discuss an Islamic vision for...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 14: Addiction - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Addiction overpowers us even when knowing its harm. In this episode Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui teaches how to have the will, the desire, and the resolve to change and begin removing habits that cause addiction in the heart. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction to Addiction and Purification 1:52…
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Ep. 89: Sacred Manhood - Dawud Walid
Whether "toxic" or "neutered", the crisis of masculinity affecting men today has profoundly negative reverberations throughout society. Dawud Walid, author of "Futuwwah and Raising Males into Sacred Manhood" , discusses how a return to the Islamic practice of spiritual chivalry can counter the...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 13: Stewardship,Tawhid and Akhlaaq - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
"The one who is better than me in akhlaaq (character traits), is a better human being then me." The worth of a human being, practically speaking, is shown through his akhlaq. In this session, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about Akhlaaq and Tawhid (Divine Unicity). CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction...
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Ep. 88: Integrating Adab Into Spiritual Life- Riad Saloojee
Shaykh Riad Saloojee returns to the ImanWire Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on adab, an often misunderstood or minimized practice that in actuality is central to the life of a believer. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 3:38 - What is Adab? 9:04 - Moral Character vs Etiquette 15:17 - Adab,...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 12: The Sun and the Human Psyche - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves deeply into the Qur'an's verses of Surah Ash-Shams to unravel the intricate nature of the human psyche. Exploring themes of choice, virtue, and potential, he highlights how nurturing and understanding one's inner self can lead to either success or failure.…
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 11: Tazkiyah & The Divine Attributes - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Our existence is all about the divine manifestations. In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explains how everything has to do with 'tazkiyah'. Ultimately our hearts must be in a state of 'tawhid,' the awareness of Allah ﷻ and his attributes. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 20:13 - Salim Heart:...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 10: The Heart That Is Saleem - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
The ultimate objective is to strive for a heart that is 'saleem.' What does this mean? In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explores what it means and continues to speak about the du'a of asking for a heart of 'saleem.' We delve into the essence of possessing a heart that is Saleem—an…
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 9: The Changes Of The Heart - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about the changes of the heart that is required to make the advancements to Allah. He speaks about how the murid (the seeker) can pursue their goal to arrive at the gate of nearness to their Lord. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Invocation for Blessings 4:52 - Spiritual Journey…
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Ep. 87: The Prophetic Lens - Yasir Fahmy
Shaykh Yasir Fahmy joins hosts Sami Catovic and Naeem Saloojee to discuss the importance of developing a Prophetic lens to process the events we see in the world and respond in a Divinely-inspired way. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:02 - The World Needs the Prophetic Lens 7:15 - Seeing the Seen...
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Purification Of The Soul Ep. 8: Freeing The Heart - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the significance of breaking the attachments to worldly possessions and beings, allowing the heart to soar freely. As the heart purifies and reaches a higher level of sincerity, acts of obedience become effortless, leading to an ultimate experiential connection...
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Ep. 86: Syria is Free | Remembering Khaled Nabhan
The ImanWire hosts convene to discuss the current events in Syria, Khaled Nabhan, and Muslims celebrating Christmas. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:35 - Smartphone Doomscrolling 6:48 - Syria is Free 45:00 - Soul of My Soul: Remembering Khaled Nabhan 48:59 - Conferences and the Zawiyah-Mobile…
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