Podcast Episodes

The Social Media Spiral | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Social media is built to be addictive. It harms our mental health and damages our self-worth. We all know this...but it's still so hard to disconnect. Join Dr. Tesneem Alkiek and host Qaanitah Hunter…

Published on 8 hours ago

Why Jerusalem Fell in the First Crusade | Ep. 2 | The Salahuddin Generation | Dr. Hassan Elwan

Before Jerusalem fell, something else collapsed first.

The First Crusade wasn’t won because the Crusaders were stronger or more numerous. It succeeded through discipline, organization, and psychologic…

Published on 4 days, 4 hours ago

You're Being Tested AND Trained | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

Allah tests His servants in different ways, and what may feel like punishment can often be a path to growth, purification, and deeper faith. In this khutbah, Dr. Omar Suleiman explains how challenges…

Published on 6 days, 2 hours ago

The Problem With Hustle Culture | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Is hustle culture toxic? Like so much else, it’s a confusing mix of good and bad. Ambition, hard work, and high aspirations are noble, but they need to be kept in perspective. When our goals for the …

Published on 1 week ago

You Can Be Punished With Comfort | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

What does Islam say about karma? In what ways do our past actions affect our present and future? Listen to this khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman to gain deeper insight on the connections between our acti…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

What if it's Not a Gender War? | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Is Islam defined by men? It’s a question many Muslim women wrestle with—but maybe it’s the wrong question to begin with. Women have played an indispensable role in shaping the Islamic tradition. From…

Published on 2 weeks ago

The Rise of the Assassins: The Salahuddin Generation | SERIES PREMIER

Episode 1

Before Salahuddin could unite the Muslim world, earlier leaders had to address deep internal divisions. 

When radical groups like the Qarmatians stole the Black Stone and extremist factions terrorized…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

When Allah Punishes You Out Of Mercy | Khutbah by Dr. Omar Suleiman

What does it mean when Allah “hits” you with a consequence? The Prophet ﷺ taught that when Allah wants good for a servant, He hastens the purification of their sins in this life. What does that mean …

Published on 2 weeks, 6 days ago

Why is Marriage So Complicated? | SERIES PREMIERE | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Marriage is weighed down by so many expectations. His rights, your rights, cultural norms, social pressure, mahr debates, Islamic rulings… how do you even begin the conversation without getting overw…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Why is Marriage So Complicated? | SERIES PREMIERE | Real Talk ft. Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

Marriage is weighed down by so many expectations. His rights, your rights, cultural norms, social pressure, mahr debates, Islamic rulings… how do you even begin the conversation without getting overw…

Published on 3 weeks ago