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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.

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01:03:28

Tafseer Surah Fatiha (3/8): Basmala | Dr Zohair Abdul...

Faith Circle Podcast ·

2025/10/13

This week, we move to the Basmalah — adorning our recitation by beginning in Allah’s Name, seeking His mercy, and welcoming blessing. We’ll explore:•⁠ ⁠Is the Basmala part of Surah al-Fātiḥah?•⁠ ⁠The name Allah — proper noun or derived?•⁠ ⁠Raḥmān and Raḥīm — what’s the difference, and why does it matter?•⁠ ⁠How starting in Allah’s

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01:09:17

Tafseer Surah Fatiha (2/8): Isti’adha | Dr Zohair...

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2025/10/12

“…It is as though God has chosen the initial word of His Book to be a testament to His tolerance and kindness. But what, then, does one commence with the Basmalah? Every pursuit, every endeavor, every act of obedience.”This Thursday, we’re diving deep into the Isti’adha and Basmalah! Our aim is to move beyond routine and ritual, and truly uncover these powerful gateways to Surah Fatiha.Encapsulated within these brief but profound phrases lies a complete worldview, mirroring the very first command

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00:54:38

Tafseer Surah Fatiha (1/8): Virtues & Names | Dr...

Faith Circle Podcast ·

2025/10/12

This series will offer an in-depth tafseer of each verse, as well as a broad look at the themes presented in the greatest piece of revelation ever sent down to mankind.Dr Zohair taught this class 15 years ago, as his first Halaqa series. It is very near and dear to him and has remained his favourite topic. Here are some reasons why:It makes the Salah even more meaningful ⁠It contains the entire message of the Quran⁠It is a letter from Allah to us, containing His Love, Mercy and Kindness⁠It addresses

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00:33:46

Understanding the Ceasefire through the Seerah |...

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2025/10/12

How do we respond to the most recent ceasefire by drawing lessons from the Battle of the Trench and the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah? What does activism look like in Islam, and three guiding principles of sacred activism as we move forward in our efforts for a free Palestine

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00:58:44

Prayer & Protest: Spirituality & Social Justice |...

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2025/10/07

When injustice becomes constant, resistance must become louder.This week marks the 77th anniversary of the Nakba. As the genocide in Palestine continues with unbearable brutality, many are starting to feel numb. Outrage fades. The news becomes routine. But as the Ummah of the Prophet ﷺ, we cannot allow ourselves to grow used to this.This isn’t just a humanitarian crisis — it’s a spiritual test. How do we hold on to taqwa in an age of injustice? How do we turn heartbreak into action? 💔 Join Shaykh

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00:55:09

The Five Departments of Islam (Part 2) | Imam Uzair...

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2025/10/07

We’re delighted to welcome back our dear Imam Uzair Akbar! 🙌 Over the next two weeks, he’ll be continuing with one of our all time favourite Faith Circle classes: The Five Departments of Islam 📚 ✨ In his last class, Imam Uzair shared an uplifting reminder on filling our hearts with the love of Allah, and letting that guide us towards goodness in every interaction. His heartfelt, personal stories left us truly moved.

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01:05:38

The Five Departments of Islam (Part 1) | Imam Uzair...

Faith Circle Podcast ·

2025/10/06

We're honoured to be joined by Imam Uzair Akbar for a powerful session. As a true pillar of our community, he is known for his profound contributions which offer clarity, depth and balance. In sha Allah he will guide us through a holistic understanding of our deen, helping us to reconnect with purpose and honour in our character and faith.🕯 The five interconnected departments that forms a complete Islam:Aqā’id – Beliefs that ground our worldviewIbādāt – Worship that nourishes the soulMu‘āmalāt –

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00:49:25

Madinah to Gaza (2): Allah's Promise - Reflections...

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2025/09/29

In the Battle of the Trench, the Companions faced fear, trial, and uncertainty — yet Allah’s words guided their hearts. And for us, the Qur’anic stories can’t be just history — they must challenge us to reflect deeply on our lives today.Ustadh Zareef takes us through reflections on this profound Surah…•⁠ ⁠Divine Commentary – How does Allah capture the siege of Al Khandaq with perfect succintness and power?•⁠ ⁠Medina to Gaza – How can the Sahaba’s example guide our Ummah through struggles like in

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01:25:09

Madinah to Gaza (1): The Siege of Madinah | Ust....

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2025/09/29

In this episode, Ustadh Saarim takes us deep into one of the most pivotal moments in the Seerah: The Battle of the Trench.Uncover the story of a massive coalition of Quraysh and allied tribes uniting against Madinah, the ingenious strategy of Salman al-Farisi, and the tense days of siege that tested the believers to their core. Through it all, we witness how unshakable reliance on Allah turned the tide and secured a decisive moment in Islamic history.

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00:54:04

The Dunya Delusion (9): The Liberal Delusion | Dr...

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2025/07/10

The world is a prison for the believer and paradise for a non-believer.As this series concludes, the finale *The Liberal Delusion* confronts the false and dangerous ideologies which have replaced divine truth with human delusion. The modern trinity of Agnosticism, Secular Humanism and Liberalism. The system presents us with a world without God, morality without revelation and politics without accountability, leading us on a dark, dystopic and hollow path.Join us as Dr. Zohair takes us through the

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01:00:20

The Dunya Delusion (8): Light but Heavy | Dr Zohair...

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2025/06/21

“A man once saw a thorny branch on the road and removed it so it wouldn’t harm the people—so Allah was pleased with him and forgave him.” – Our beloved Prophet ﷺThere are deeds we underestimate, light on the tongue and in the hand, but with pure intentions and sincerity they can carry the weight of our salvation in the afterlife.Gaining knowledge and clarity on intentions, and how to purify them, is essential in redirecting our notions of success and ensuring they aren't done in vain. Dr. Zohair

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01:14:51

Dunya Delusions (7): Friends & Enemies | Dr Zohair...

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2025/06/20

"Having a truthful companion is better than being alone, but being alone is better than having an evil companion.”–Abu Musa (RA)How do we protect ourselves from the harm of unvirtuous friendships, while still nurturing the bonds of kinship, brotherhood, and unity within our community?What are the signs of a true friendship—versus one rooted in ego, sin, or spiritual harm?Join us tonight as Dr. Zohair takes us through the narrations of Kitab al-Zuhd wa’l-Raqa’iq that, in sha Allah, will grant us

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00:40:47

The Wealthy Zāhid: Rich but Righteous | Sheikh...

Faith Circle Podcast ·

2025/06/18

In this week's session of Faith Circle with Sheikh Elshinawy, we’ll explore how wealth and faith can coexist. What does it mean to live a life of faith, purpose and generosity in a world with so much fitna?

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01:26:27

The Dawah Imperative in The West + Q&A | Sheikh Sajid...

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2025/06/13

!“Convey from me, even if it is one verse."- The Beloved Prophet ﷺ 📚 Sahih al-Bukhari (Hadith 3461)We're excited to announce a special guest for this week's faith circle, join us on *Thursday 17th of April at 6:45pm* as we'll be joined once again by *Sheikh Sajid Umar* for *The Dawah Imperative in The West*. Sh. Sajid has completed a bachelor's degree in comparative fiqh and honours from the higher institute for judiciary studies. Following this, he completed a PhD relating to the topic of

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01:10:17

Dunya Delusions (6): Breaking the Veil: The Station...

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2025/06/12

n Al Qayyim said,“The first thing of your religion that you will lose is khushoo’, and the last thing that you will lose of your religion is salaah. There may be a person praying who has no goodness in him, and soon you will enter the mosque and not find anyone who has khushoo” (Madarij Salikeen) Allah has declared that the flourishing of the believer is connected to the flourishing of their prayer, “Successful are the believers, those who have Khushu’ in their prayer” (Quran, 23:2)

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01:02:14

Dunya Delusions (5): Righteous Sadness | Dr. Zohair...

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2025/06/10

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 you will never be sad or anxious. But then how do we understand this aphorism from one of the great tabi’un? Are Muslims immune from the midlife crisis ? Or quarter life crisis ? Is it possible that you are a believer but feel nihilistic ? As you know I dislike platitudes and cliches…let’s explore these questions at a deeper level as we continue

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01:12:58

Dunya Delusions (4): When Knowledge Corrupts | Dr....

Faith Circle Podcast ·

2025/06/09

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

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01:11:43

Dunya Delusions (3): Time Waits for No One | Dr....

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2025/06/08

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 and how a believer’s attitude should be toward the finiteness of his life span. This is a reality we often ignore - time is certainly running out, and where are we going? Ibn Mubarak chooses this narration to start his book:The Prophet SAW said, “there are two blessings which many people are deceived in: health and free time”

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01:33:00

The Dunya Delusion (2): Wealthy Zāhid - The Life of...

Faith Circle Podcast ·

2025/05/06

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 the dunya delusion.

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00:53:13

Dunya Delusions (1) | Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

Faith Circle Podcast ·

2025/04/20

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 CE). A scholar, muḥaddith, jurist, and ascetic. Known for his depth, balance, and protection of the vulnerable.Zuhd isn’t about looking poor or avoiding life’s blessings. It’s about keeping the heart detached from worldly things, even when they’re within reach. Ibn al-Mubārak exemplified this. Though he had wealth and dressed well, he lived

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