Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 30: Not the End, But a New BeginningThe month of Ramadan is over, but we have the privilege a fresh start and a new beginning. 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 29: The Will to SucceedThe Holy Month of Ramadan is not over, though it is quickly coming to a close. Its important to continue to be in a state of dua that we are successful beyond this month as it comes to an end. 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 28: Spiritual PovertyWe are in a state of utter and absolute need of God at every moment, and its vital for the believer to show that humility every so often.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 27: Balancing this World & the NextThough a common theme of this month is to break attaching from this world, we still live in. How can we find that sense of balance we're looking for?

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 26: The Pursuit of HappinessIn life, we're always looking for happiness, but for whatever reason, its very difficult to find. We quickly realize that happiness is only once we've linked with God and all that He desires from us.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 25: Making the Right DecisionEvery decision we make open the door for a hundred more decision. If we make the right one on day one, the process will be a bit easier later on.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 24: Dua, the Gift that Keeps Giving Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq of the Imam teaches us how to ask, what to ask and when to ask...and this month, especially in these days, is all about asking for more...

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 23: Approaching the Best of NightsThe night of Qadr is upon us...what do I ask for and how do I seek?

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 22: Seeking Divine Support (II)There is no success without God's support...sometimes we need to just ask for it.(Part II)

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 21: Seeking Divine Support (I)There is no success without God's support...sometimes we need to just ask for it.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 20: Satan's Grasp Over the TongueThe easiest way that the Satanic influence controls us is via the tongue, so its vital to remain vigilant and mindful at every moment.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 19: Desperately SeekingThere is nothing more beloved to God than His servant who demonstrates utter and absolute poverty in front of Him.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 18: Mindful PresenceOur lives are consumed with physical distractions that make us lose sight of everything...but what happens if we lose God?

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 17: Make the Most of the Opportunity!We don't always have the time, energy or opportunity to do good or make a meaningful change in the world...so when we do, best not waste it!

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 16: Prophetic CharacterSeeking perfect mannerisms in the supplication of Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq essentially is asking God that we're able to resemble our actions after the greatest of His creations...the Prophet Muhammad (s).

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 15: Reforming the Internal StateOur external character is a reflection of the internal state, and in these next lines of Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq we ask God to support  us in this reformation process of heart. 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 14: The Internal BattleWe are consistently in a battle with the world and its distractions, and our only shield is Taqwa; through character traits which create a barrier between us and all vice.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 13: A Mercy to Those Around UsHumility in front of God channels a sense of external humility to others...a station that is beloved to God.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 12: Satanic TendenciesThe battle of the soul is a never ending struggle, and sometimes the negative tendencies overwhelm us...thats why we need dua.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 11: The Faculties of the SoulThe soul is a battlefield for the human being which needs to cultivate a sense of virtue to remain victorious over vice. 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 10: Familial TiesIt's no secret that Islamic tradition emphasizes maintaining kinship ties and positive relationships between ones family, but that isn't always a simple process. In the next set of lines from Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq of Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a), we seek support from God to do the right thing when it comes to family. 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 9: Navigating RelationshipsRelationships can very well be challenging, and they're a lot harder when we don't put God in the equation and lean on His support!

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 8: Remaining DiligentOne slip can lead to long term detriment of our hearts and souls, thus it requires us to be incredibly attentive to our everyone of our actions and the environment that we are situated within. 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 7: Inner HumilityWe love validation and being appreciated, but sometimes the praise that we get can be a dangerous trigger that compels our soul into pridefulness.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 6: The Primordial SinArrogance and pride are the qualities which have casted away Satan from the divine realm, and also have the potential to be detrimental to our success in this world and the next. 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 5: Struggling for ContentmentWe find it hard to be content with what we have, and always have a desire for more. Once we diagnose that as a problem, we can seek God's assistance in eradicating a dangerous quality.

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 4: Make Me Useful!In the next set of lines from Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq of Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a), he eloquently seeks from God a lifestyle that is indicative of a believer and someone who sees this world with the clarity that is needed for ultimate success. 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 3: Perfecting Our IntentionsEverything in our tradition begins with our intention, and purifying our intention such that we are committed to God and His sake is what we should be consistently working toward...but we can't achieve that unless God supports us in reaching that stage. 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 2: Devotion in DuaThis month is the month of dua and supplication. In this episode, we begin by looking into the opening lines Dua Makarim al-Akhlaq of Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a). 

Your Daily Dose of Spirituality 1: Approaching the Month with CareAs we have arrived at the door of the sacred month, its important for us to collectively be aware of just how blessed of days and night we are entering into so we can maximize them to the best of our potential!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 29: The Last is Not the End As the crescent for the day of Eid appears on the horizon, it's important to remind ourselves that the last night of Ramadan is the not the end of our journey. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 28: Gratitude vs. Shaytan In the Quran, God teaches us that the best way to propel the Satan is via our gratitude and show of thanks to our Creator.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 27: Illuminating Beauty In the Quran, God tells us to be beautiful to others in the same way He acts with beauty to us. How can I illuminate that type of beauty?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 26: Do 5 Things as Sin as You Please! In a powerful hadith from Imam Hussain (a), he advises a man of what to remember when we have the urge to transgress God's boundaries. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 25: What Does it Mean to Love? Love is a dynamic term that can be applied to many things. But what does it truly mean to love God?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 24: Balance in Understanding It's important to not get overly reliant on God's mercy to a detriment, but rather have a balanced approach as taught to us by the Messenger (s) and his family (a). 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 23: The Night is Too Great! The Night of Decree is upon us, and its a night that is too great to waste...so let's make the most of it!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 22: Preparing for the Night of Qadr The entire year leads up to tomorrow night. Am I ready to be in the company of angels?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 21: Who is Paradise For? In the episode, we take a look at a brief, concise hadith from Imam Ali, where he offers some insight with regards to who attains paradise. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 20: Beauty in Leadership What does it mean to be a leader? How did the best leader lead?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 19: By the Lord of the Kaaba The 19th of the month of Ramadan marks the day when the Commander of the Faithful uttered his epic phrase as we has assassinated during the course of prayers.  

Nightly Ramadan Reflection 18: Heart, Intellect & Body God-consciousness can only be attained if we allow for a reformation of the heart and intellect. That will then transition and allow for our bodies to be dedicated to Him.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 17: Deconstruction Our Perceptions Our biggest hinderance to finding love in our relationship with God and His Prophet is the negative perception that we have of religion. These nights give us the opportunity to change that. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 16: Do You Not See? Reflection is a key to unlocking the secrets of the world and gaining in true knowledge of our Creator. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 15: Feeding the Heart A beautiful tradition from Imam Hassan (a) talks to us about the importance of feeding our hearts, souls and intellects prior to feeding our stomachs. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 14: Relationships are Hard! During the month of Ramadan, we have an opportunity to navigate our relationship with God, but also with others. And dealing with people isn't always easy, but its necessary!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 13: More Focus It's important to not get complacent, recognizes areas of improvement, and be a bit more diligent in seeking God. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 12: Am I Close to God? There's so much talk during this month about seeking proximity and closeness to God...but what exactly does that mean?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 11: Appreciating the Little We often take the smallest manifestations of mercy for granted, but during this month, its important we show a bit more appreciation for the little things. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 10: The Grieving Messenger On the 10th of the month of Ramadan, the Messenger (s) lost his wife Khadija. What do we learn from the grief of the Prophet?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 9: Prophetic Service The believer should always be looking for the opportunity to serve, in a manner that is humble and sincere. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 8: Interrogating Ourselves When we know there's a problem, that's the best time to fix it. This month, we have that opportunity. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 7: It's All About Balance Sometimes, all the talk about putting in more during this month is challenging, unsustainable and puts undue pressure on us. It's all about finding a balance and not comparing ourselves to others. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 6: A Little More Worship It's easy to put off worship of God during the month of Ramadan because we have so many other things going on. But let's change that and do a little bit more this time around.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 5: Listen for Your Soul When we tire ourselves via fasting and worship, our faculties all start to weaken. But the soul begins to be a bit more attentive, so pay heed to it! 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 4: Moses Introduces God (III) In the Quran, God commands Moses and Aaron to speak to the Pharoh in a gentle manner. What does that teach us with regards to how we should speak to God to ourselves? 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 3: Moses Introduces God (II) How does Moses' understanding of self totally differ from the approach of the Pharoh? How does God present this in the Quran?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 2: Moses Introduces God In a beautiful description in the Quran, Moses introduces God to the Pharoh. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 1: Asking the Big Questions A new day. A new month. A new year. The best time to ask the biggest questions. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 29: The Final Eve The final night of Ramadan is upon us...but its not the last night of our relationship with the Creator.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 28: Don't Forget These Days! Our efforts these last few nights can speak for us throughout the spiritual grind of the year...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 27: Evaluating the Bigger Picture The Holy month isn't over yet, so its important to take a pause and remember what it's all about before it ends!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 26: The Best Amongst You... In a Hadith of the Prophet (s), he says the best of people are those who do three things...what are they?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 25: A Living Book The Quran is meant to be a text that we engage with, not solely read. In this episode, we discuss some practical ways to actively reflect upon it.  

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 24: Making a Lasting Difference We don't live in this world forever, so might as well do the best we can in our limited time to leave a lasting legacy.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 23: It's All About Tonight The most important night of the year has arrived, and until the breaking of dawn, nothing else should matter. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 22: What Amazes Ali? (3)  What amazes the commander of the faithful and the inheritor of the Prophetic qualities and merits?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 21: What Amazes Ali? (2) What amazes the commander of the faithful and the inheritor of the Prophetic qualities and merits?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 20: What Amazes Ali? (1) What amazes the commander of the faithful and the inheritor of the Prophetic qualities and merits? 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 19: Lions by Day! From a role model like Imam Ali (a), we are inspired to be worshippers by night and lions by day!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 18: From Soul to BodyOur internal spiritual state manifests outwardly and influences what we see, what we listen to and even how we walk!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 17: How Can I Improve My Prayers? (2) Prayers is the pillar of our religion, and if we want to improve ourselves this month, it starts with improving our prayers. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 16: How Can I Improve My Prayers? (1) Prayers is the pillar of our religion, and if we want to improve ourselves this month, it starts with improving our prayers. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 15: The Inheritor of Prophetic Character The 15th of Ramadan marks the birth of the man who inherits  Prophetic etiquette and character...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 14: Today's Treasure In a beautiful hadith, Imam Hassan (a) describes our blessings as a treasure, if only we're thankful for them...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 13: Every Deed Matters It may sound a bit cliche, but without a doubt, every deed matters; as long as it's coupled with God-consciousness and patience. Let's take a look at the story of Yusuf (a) for some inspiration...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 12: Seeking Asceticism In the Quran and Hadith literature, there is an emphasis on seeking "zuhd" or asceticism. What exactly does that mean?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 11: Solitude vs. Community For some, being alone during the holy month serves an opportunity for spiritual development, while for others they prefer a sense of community. In Islamic tradition, luckily, there's an emphasis on both. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 10: The Legacy of Khadija (a)History is an important tool for us to reflect upon so we can improve our future. And the best of examples that we have are the Prophet and his family.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 9: A Simple ReminderWe always need a simple reminder to get us focused and back on track...

What is the Soul? (Pt. 2) The month of Ramadan is a month to purify these souls of ours...but what exactly is the soul? And how do we purify it?

What is the Soul? (Pt. 1) The month of Ramadan is a month to purify these souls of ours...but what exactly is the soul? And how do we purify it?

Accountability vs. Self-Depreciation We need to hold ourselves accountable so we improve in our spiritual journeys, but not at the expense of beating ourselves up whenever we make a mistake. How do we find balance so we can continue to improve? 

In the Good Times & the Bad... It's easy to remember God when all things are falling apart, but its all about consistency...

There's not a lot of things as intimidating as prayers. But there's more to worship then prayer, and it starts with changing our mindset...

Look at the Stars! There's not a lot of things as inspirational and humbling as looking up at the sky and reflecting on God's creation...

We're all seeking some sense of ultimate pleasure--a sense of feeling a release from the shackles of the stress and anxiety of life. During these nights and days, we have the potential to take strides to get there. 

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 1: The Bigger Picture We're back for another year, as guests of the All-Merciful.  Let's see the big picture and make the most of the blessed month!

Some final reflections as we approach the last night of the Holy Month.

The blessed month isn't over yet, and that means theres more opportunity to supplicate to our Creator!

The way we speak and communicate with others is important as it tells a lot about how conscious we are.

The small, good, sincere deeds that we perform are that which never go to waste!

In order to make the most of these last few nights, its important we start preparing for the future. How can we allow for the blessings of this month to continue beyond Ramadan?

As we approach these last few nights of the month of Ramadan, what is more important than perfecting our etiquette? In this episode, we take some advices from the Prophet as he advises us on how to do so....

The Night of Qadr is upon us...let's be sure to recognize its essence and make the most of what has the potential to transform our lives.

"Spirituality" is a popular and attractive word, but to truly "be spiritual" one has to give an effort and that starts with the way we think. What is Imam Ali's approach to understanding his Creator?

The last will of Imam Ali (a) is fulled with beautiful words and insights. Let's practice some of those words...

Part IV God states in (21:107): "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." How can we understand and apply this verse in both our theological and ethical understanding of the Messenger of God?

Part III God states in (21:107): "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." How can we understand and apply this verse in both our theological and ethical understanding of the Messenger of God?

Part II God states in (21:107): "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." How can we understand and apply this verse in both our theological and ethical understanding of the Messenger of God?

God states in (21:107): "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." How can we understand and apply this verse in both our theological and ethical understanding of the Messenger of God?

Being grateful for God's blessings is vital on our path of His proximity. But for many, its a trial due to our negligence of what exactly to be thankful for.

The 15th of the Holy Month of Ramadan marks the birth of Hassan bin Ali, the elder grandson of Prophet Muhammad (s). Let's take some insight from his words of advice.

God's remembrance allows us to see the distractions of this world and only focus on Him.

How can we truly illuminate the meaning of God's remembrance by transitioning our mindsets to real focus on Him?

"Dhikr" or being in a state of God's remembrance is stressed a great deal within Islamic tradition. But what exactly does it mean? And how can we truly illuminate its truth?

The human beings loves to procrastinate and waste time. Let's start to collectively make an effort to change that!

Its important that we seek perfection in everything that we do, and amongst those things that need reformation is our relationships...our ability to communicate...and grow as couples, families, friends etc...

Our lives are short, so in the time we are here, its important to leave a legacy that speaks for us in the world beyond this one.

The month of Ramadan is a time to go beyond ourselves and tap into what it means to truly being a slave of God. That requires us to exert ourselves in obedience to God.

We are living in unusual times, and there is that much more reason for us to value community.

We are able to recognize God through His names, and it's important we ponder about them as they draw us closer to true knowledge of Our Creator. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflect on the last verse from Sura Luqman (chapter 31), that speaks to God as the All-Knowledgeable.

The Month of Ramadan sets the course for us to reach ultimate perfection in our duties, responsibilities and, of course, our character. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflects on different traditions from the Prophet and his family that speak to the idea of husn al-khuluq, or beautifying our etiquette.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 4: Knowing the Self (IV) Part IV Welcoming, once again, the holy month of Ramadan, is not only a ritual, but the start of real reformation.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 3: Knowing the Self (III) Part III Welcoming, once again, the holy month of Ramadan, is not only a ritual, but the start of real reformation.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 2: Knowing the Self (II) Part II Welcoming, once again, the holy month of Ramadan, is not only a ritual, but the start of real reformation.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 1: Knowing the Self (I) Welcoming, once again, the holy month of Ramadan, is not only a ritual, but the start of real reformation.

The last verse of Sura al-Duha speaks to the importance of gratitude and thankfulness. But what exactly should we be thankful for? And how can I express it?

Islamic tradition emphasizes cultivating ones' own spirituality, but not at the expense of others. Rather, it is a tradition that exudes care and compassion for our communities. Sura al-Duha outlines some of our responsibilities in being agents for change.

In Islamic tradition, the Prophet plays a central role as someone that we seek to emulate. In this episode, we reflect on some of the obstacles and hurdles he endured, and how we seek to walk in his sacred footsteps.

Going through hardship, trials and tribulations is part of what it means to be a human being. But learning and growing from them is the most important lesson we can learn.

Sura al-Duha provides us with a host of inspiration--amongst them, it gives us divine instruction on how to have some hope in our lives.

In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflects on chapter 93 of the Holy Quran, and talks a bit about the new opportunity that everyday offers us. 

For many of us, it has been a while since we engaged the book of God. But thats okay, because today is a new day, and it seems like a good opportunity to reintroduce ourselves!

The final episode of the series, where Sheikh Faiyaz makes some final conclusions and reminders about how to achieve success beyond this month.

[Part X] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness.

[Part IX] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness.

[Part VIII] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness.

[Part VII] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness.

[Part VI] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness.

[Part V] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness.

[Part IV] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness.

[Part III] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness.

[Part II] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness

[Part I] In a powerful sermon delivered by Imam Ali (a), he outlines the qualities and characteristics of those who have taqwa--piety & God consciousness.

This month is about seeking piety, and best we learn is from the "leader of the pious."

Maintaining a sense of spirituality and God- consciousness is often incredibly challenging and grueling. It's important to always remember, its a process!

In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz offers some wisdoms from Imam Ali (a), in terms of how he instructed us to live our lives.

(Part III) The word love has two different variations in the Arabic language, and one that specifically speaks to our love of the Prophet and his family.

In continuing the previous episode, what are some ways we can demonstrate love of the Prophet and his family? [Part II]

The foundation of the religion of Islam is love, and specifically loving the Prophet. But what does it mean to love him, and why so much emphasis? [Part I]

In a lengthy tradition, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a) offers his companion 9 important advices that cultivate spirituality and a connection to God.

The month of Ramadan reminds us that all obedience and servitude is to God, and along with that, we recognize that He has rights over us. How do we make sure we are keeping up with our responsibilities to Him?

Chapter 31 of the Holy Quran is known as the chapter of Luqman. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz discusses the gift given to Luqman, and lessons we can take from him.

How can we mirror our lives and take lessons from Lady Khadija, wife of the Prophet, in supporting his message?

In a continuation to the previous episode, Sheikh Faiyaz discusses the dangers of falling into the trap of attachment to this world, and what steps we can take to remedy the distractions of the dunya.

Traditions demonstrate that the root of all sin and transgression is love and attachment to this world. This blessed month strives to change that perception for us.

Continuing our discussion on the importance of making strides in our prayer, Sheikh Faiyaz breaks down some practical advices we can apply daily.

Prayers is the most important ritual in our tradition, and that which is a mechanism for us to reach proximity to God. During this month, it is vital for us to make the necessary strides to improve upon our daily prayers. It starts with the will and desire to attain God's proximity.

When engaging in supplications, its vital to recognize the mindset we need to be in. This episode takes a look at a few important points to consider.

Just as important as abstaining from food and drink during this blessed month is the "fast of our tongues."

The month of Ramadan is most often linked to abstaining from food and drink. In reality, its a lot more than that.

There are three types of people who worship God, and the best of them are those who worship God recognizing that He is worthy of worship!

Its That Time of Year Again! Sheikh Faiyaz welcomes the month of Ramadan again as the crescent has been sighted and we begin to make our preparations for the transformations of our own souls.

The Humanity of Karbala | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 10, 1440 | September 19, 2018

In God’s Remembrance | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 9, 2018 | September 18, 2018

Life After Death | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 8, 1440 | September 17, 2018

Supporting The Oppressed | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 7, 1440 | September 16, 2018

Realizing Your Potential | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 6, 1440 | September 15, 2018

Keeping Good Company | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 5, 1440 | September 14, 2018

Softening the Heart | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 4, 1440 | September 13, 2018

Islamic Perspectives on Loneliness | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 3, 1440 | September 12, 2018

A Preview into Paradise | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 2, 1440 | please note the recording is in low quality unfortunately

Muharram Majlis 1 with Sheikh Faiyaz discussing Symbolism & Faith in 3 dimensions 1- What Does Symbolism in Faith Mean? 2- How are Muharram Symbols and Rituals Evident Relevant? 3- What is Symbolism for Imam Hussain Supposed to Yield?

In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz offers some inspiration in regards to the first 10 nights of the month of Dhul Hajja and what we can due to maximize the opportunity.

Some final thoughts and reflections before the conclusion of the Holy Month. If you enjoyed these episodes please share with your friends and family and be on the lookout for more in the future.

With the month of Ramadan concluding, just a few thoughts to keep our minds and hearts prepared to seek God moving forward.

Part III People of faith have long reflected in terms of how to approach their understanding of God--how can we reconcile love of God and fear of God? How do we understand Him to be the Most-Compassionate but also the All-Just?

Part II People of faith have long reflected in terms of how to approach their understanding of God--how can we reconcile love of God and fear of God? How do we understand Him to be the Most-Compassionate but also the All-Just?

People of faith have long reflected in terms of how to approach their understanding of God--how can we reconcile love of God and fear of God? How do we understand Him to be the Most-Compassionate but also the All-Just?

True love can only be understood when someone recognizes their Creator. In a hadith from Imam Hassan al-Askari, he tell us, "God cannot be reached unless by riding the night." During the remainder of this blessed month, its important to spend some moments of our night in dedication and love of God.

Amongst the dominant themes within Islamic tradition is God's all- encompassing mercy and compassion. We begin every act by invoking that same mercy and compassion and during the Holy Month of Ramadan we spend more time in reflection of these qualities. Specifically in the last of these most beautiful nights, its vital to recognize just how vast God's mercy is so we put more of an effort in seeking it.

The night of Qadr as mentioned in chapter 97 of the Holy Qur'an is the most important night of worship and seeking closeness to God. Not only is it the night that the Book of God was revealed to the Prophet (s) but it is also an opportunity to be diligent in our devotion and love to God for He has given us this night as a chance to walk into His paradise.

Worship is often only seen through the lens of prayers, fasting, Hajj and the performance of other rituals. But ritualistic prayer and obedience had been fulfilled by the angels pre-Adam. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz speaks about the stations acquired by Imam Ali (a) and how we can allow ourselves to utilize his example in transcending the worship of the angels.

In a dua, Imam Ali (a) asks God to make him the best of His servants with incredibly profound words when he states, "You are exactly what I love, so make me that which You love." . In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflects on the meaning of this prayer and how we can fulfill our responsibility to be the best of God's servants.

The 19th of the blessed month marks the beginning of the epic tragedy of beloved of God and His Prophet, the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a). Its important for us to be in a state where we link our heart with his, and walk in his footsteps.

Amongst the best qualities a human being can have is humility. And during this month its vital to work to remove any trace of pride and arrogance from our hearts.

During the month of Ramadan, as we are away from consumption, we have an opportunity to put our time to good use. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflects on some practical ways to make use of our time during the remainder of these blessed days, and moving forward, insh'Allah.

A prophetic tradition advises, "One hour of contemplation is better than 60 years of worship." But what does it mean to contemplate and reflect? What are some practical means of reflection and meditation?

(Part II) Paradise requires a great deal of effort on behalf of the believer, and its important to be in a perpetual state of obedience to God. Thus, in continuing on the theme of attaining paradise from episode 14, Sheikh Faiyaz takes a look at verses in the Holy Qur'an from Sura Fatir which define His bounty. Furthermore, the 15th of the month of Ramadan is the birth of Imam Hassan bin Ali, whom the Prophet states is "the leader of the youth of paradise."

Islamic tradition emphasized the notions of mercy and compassion, yet in many circles, conversations about God and His prophet speak to punishment and justice. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz examines verses in Sura Yasin that preview the benefits of paradise and what we hope to attain during this blessed month.

Anger is amongst the greatest hurdles that man needs to overcome in spiritual progression to God. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz takes a look at some advices from the Prophet and his family in practicing patience and forbearance.

The month of Ramadan is a month of introspection and reflection--but perhaps nothing more important to reflect upon than our own character. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz summarized three pieces of advices from the Prophet to Imam Ali in terms of how we can work toward improving our character.

As much as the month of Ramadan is a month of worship and obedience in terms of ritual, its also important to take inspiration from its nights and days so we can be the change that this world so desperately needs.

The 10th of the blessed month of Ramadan commemorates the passing of the most beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad (s), Lady Khadija bin Khuwaylid. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz looks into the impact that Lady Khadija made in early Islamic history, and how we can utilize our example to make a lasting imprint on humanity.

The Right of Fasting, Part II The month of Ramadan is of course the month of fasting, but what does it mean to fast? What is the spiritual goal that we are hoping to attain during this blessed month? And most importantly, what can we do to really bear the fruit of these sanctified days?

The month of Ramadan is of course the month of fasting, but what does it mean to fast? What is the spiritual goal that we are hoping to attain during this blessed month? And most importantly, what can we do to really bear the fruit of these sanctified days?

The Qur'an consists of unique anecdotes of a variety of different personalities. In this episode, we reflect on chapter 71 of the Holy Qur'an--a conversation had by Prophet Noah with God, and what he advised his community of God's mercy and compassion.

When supplicating to God, or making dua, we might ask with a great deal of sincerity and even fulfill all of the etiquettes and prerequisites mentioned in the previous episode. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz takes a look at a question that believers have struggled with for centuries- why doesn't God respond to me when I ask Him?

Supplication, or dua, is a fundamental rite in Islamic tradition and the month of Ramadan is certainly a prime time to make dua. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz briefly runs through some etiquettes of supplicating in the hope that we have our dua accepted by God.

Imam al-Sadiq (a) says in a tradition, "For every breath you take, a thousand thanks become incumbent upon you...and complete thankfulness is to sincerely repent your inability to convey the least amount of thanks." What are the 4 most important things we should be thankful for, primarily during this blessed month of Ramadan?

Keeping up with spirituality is incredibly difficult, but nonetheless, its important to stay in the game. Particularly for parents of young children, pregnant women, converts and new members to the community, we go through ups and downs when it comes to our relationship with God. This blessed month is an opportunity to stay the course and continue to work hard realizing that going through challenges is part of the process.

For most people, the Qur'an is a book that is incredibly difficult to navigate through. During the holy month of Ramadan, we tend to listen and read the Qur'an a bit more, but building out a relationship with the book of God isn't only reading and memorizing its verses, but sitting back and contemplate its meaning.

The holy month of Ramadan is the month of prayers, fasting, charity, family, community--but above all, it is the month of opportunity. An opportunity to engage with God and an opportunity to cleanse our hearts and souls. The first episode briefly introduces the month of Ramadan and speaks to some of its merits as outlined by the Prophet Muhammad (s) and gives some perspectives into what we can do to maximize benefit during these nights.