Faith Circle Podcast

Part 3 – Salahuddin👑The FinalLast week we learnt from Ustadh Zareef that to liberate our holy lands, each of us has a part to play 🌍✨. Our role begins with creating and fostering an environment that inspires the ummah—guiding and nurturing our future generations 🌱.After the Qadr of Allah ﷻ, Salahuddin did not liberate Al-Quds alone, but with an ummah that shared his vision. 🤝And this week, from Ustadh Saarim:Salahuddin’s consolidation of power in Egypt and Syria, the Battle of Hittin ⚔️—the beginning of the end—and the continued struggle for the Holy Land. 🕌🇵🇸

We begin our new mini-series on Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi — the liberator of Jerusalem Why study history? When we trace the rise and fall of nations, the character of leaders, patterns of victory and defeat, and how Allah’s decree unfolds across time — we are reflecting on the āyāt kawniyyah: signs of Allah written in the world and in the events that shaped our Ummah.•⁠ ⁠The Virtues of the Holy Land: reconnecting our hearts to Palestine, Jerusalem, and Masjid Al-Aqsa•⁠ ⁠The First Crusade•⁠ ⁠The Zengid Dynasty: The spark and preparation that paved the way for Salahuddin’s rise

Part 3 of 3. Last time, we explored the wisdom of avoiding discord over valid differences of opinion in acts of ʿIbādah. This week, Imam Uzair dives into the rest of the Departments in detail

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 Mohammad Elshinawy for a vital evening that connects our inner state with our outward duty. True social justice begins with the soul - a heart anchored in love of Allah, and a life shaped by purpose.In this session, we’ll explore: • How spirituality sustains consistent and courageous action • Rethinking ‘ibādah: why social justice and political activism are forms of worship. • How we, as individuals and a global community, can respond meaningfully to injustice — with both heart and action

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 – Dealings that reflect justice and trustAkhlaq – Character that mirrors prophetic integrityĀdāb al-Mu‘āsharāt – Social etiquette that builds harmony

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.

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.

The deceased is followed by three, his family, his wealth, and his deeds. Two return, and one remains - his deeds. Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6514Dr. Zohair takes us through a powerful double session on both the *Journey and Salvation in the Barzakh*.The transition from this world to the next is among the most profound moments in our existence. And while this mystery has perplexed humanity for centuries, the Quran and Sunnah describe it in vivid detail. Every soul will undertake this journey—some will be received with comfort and peace, while others may face hardship and regret.🌌 The Barzakh is closer to us than we think, and an incredible reality awaits us: the *descension of angels*, the *soul’s flight through the heavens*, the *grave’s expansion or constriction*, and the *meeting of souls*. But more importantly—what will determine whether that experience is one of *tranquility* or *torment*?This week, we'll also focus on what we can do to prepare for that moment. 📖 What We’ll Cover:💨 *The Departure of the Soul* – What happens at the moment of death?⚖️ *The Interrogation and Conditions of the Grave* – Which questions will we face, and how do we prepare to answer?🤲 *The Honouring of the Martyrs* – How are the righteous and martyred received and remembered?🕯️ *Good Deeds That Protect* – What actions follow us into the grave and stand beside us?📿 *Duas, Salah, Sadaqah & More* – What are the most powerful acts that grant salvation in the Barzakh, and how can we create a legacy that continues to benefit us?