With 6 in 10 UK adults saying that the cost of living crisis is having a negative impact on their mental health and Muslim families being disproportionately affected, in this episode of  Sunnah Stream, Sahirah Javaid and Tijen Horoz are joined by therapist and counsellor, Safiyah Khan from Inspirited Minds to discuss how the crisis is affecting people, who is most at risk and how we can help ourselves and others.

Through the Muslim Hands’ UK Open Kitchens, both Sahirah and Tijen have witnessed first-hand the impact of the economic crisis on the mental and physical wellbeing of service users. Tune in as they discuss with Safiyah, the ways in which Muslims can draw from their faith, their community and their own experiences when dealing with mental health issues affecting themselves and their communities.

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Who was the founder of the UK's first masjid? The man who was given the official title of Sheikh al-Islam of the British Isles by the last Ottoman Caliph Sultan Abdul Hameed II?

Join Yahya Birt, British-American writer and academic, son of John Birt, the former Director-general of the BBC and translator of "Islam in Victorian Liverpool", as well as Sheikh Haroon Hanif and and our very own Ustadh Yasrab Shah as they explore the life and legacy of Abdullah Qilliam (ra), arguably the most influential British Muslim in history.

Please note: The views expressed by the panel are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Muslim Hands.

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In Episode 12, our panel are excited to discuss the most important month of the year: Ramadan!

If you want to learn how to make the most of Ramadan, set effective goals and improve the quality of your ibadah, you’ve come to the right place.

Listen now for comprehensive and practical advice rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah. We pray this episode helps you set the right intentions and puts barakah in your efforts, amin.

This podcast is co-hosted by Shaykh Saad and our very own Ustadh Yasrab Shah.

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This episode we have special guest who shares what we're missing out on when we don't observe the blessed month of Sha'ban to the fullest. Our guest Shaykh Ahmed Saad al-Azhari Al-Maliki was born into a family of scholars whose lineage goes back to the Prophet (peace be upon him) through his grandson al-Hasan ibn Ali (RA)

Sha’ban has always been a ‘neglected month’, since it is overshadowed by the significant months of Rajab and Ramadan. However, Sha’ban is packed with opportunities to maximise our good deeds and draw closer to the Prophet (saw) by sending Salawat (blessings) upon him. Historically, momentous events also took place during Sha’ban which deserve to be commemorated.

The month in which deeds are raised to Allah (swt)

Our deeds are constantly being written down by our angels and Allah is already aware of all we do and say. However, the Prophet (saw) singled out specific times when our deeds would be raised to Allah to remind us to account ourselves for our actions and focus on our worship:

The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, ‘Angels take turns among you by night and by day, and they all assemble at the dawn and afternoon prayers. Those (of the angels) who spend the night among you, then, ascend, and their Lord asks them, though He is the best informed about them, “How did you leave My servants?“. They say, “We left them while they were praying and we came to them while they were praying”’. [Muslim]

Join our host Yasrab Shah and our special guest Shaykh Ahmed Saad al-Azhari Al-Maliki as they explore the importance of Sha'ban.

Continuing on from EPS 9 where the panel covered the Al-Isra' section of this phenomenal journey. The panel now cover the second part; wal-Mi'raj. The journey in which the Prophet (saw) is transported from al-Masjid al-Aqsa, from where he (saw) is ascended to heaven to meet Allah SWT.

Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj (the Night Journey & Ascension) is a miracle second only to the revelation of the Qur’an.

The Sunnah Stream panel, Ustadh Yasrab Shah, Shaykh Burhaan Khandia and Shaykh Haroon Hanif discuss the Mi'raj section in fine detail.

Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj (the Night Journey & Ascension) is a miracle second only to the revelation of the Qur’an.

When the Prophet (saw) was sleeping in the house of Umm Hani (ra) in Makkah he said, ‘the roof of my house was opened and the Angel Jibril [as] descended’ (Bukhari)

Many of us only know the basic story of Al-Isra’ wal-Mi’raj - that the Prophet (saw) was transported from al-Masjid al-Haram to al-Masjid al-Aqsa, from where he (saw) ascended to heaven. In fact, there were many stops along this incredible journey, and the story is packed with wonders and miracles.

What took place between the blessed Masjid Al-Haram and the blessed Masjid Al-Aqsa? The Sunnah Stream panel, Ustadh Yasrab Shah, Shaykh Burhaan Khandia and Shaykh Haroon Hanif discuss the Al-Isra' section of this miraculous journey.

The return of Prophet Isa (as) (Jesus) is a point of faith. The noble Prophet Isa (as) son of Maryam, will not descend as a prophet but as a follower of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him).

Prophet Muhammad (saw) said: “And the time that ‘Isa will come back to you is near. He will come as a righteous, honest, leader.” (al-Bukhari and Muslim)

Islam preserved the true story of Prophet Jesus for the world to embrace. In this episode of Sunnah Stream, we explore that preservation by looking at what Prophet Isa (as) stood for and the message he will give when he returns.

The Sunnah Stream panel, Ustadh Yasrab Shah, Shaykh Burhaan Khandia and Shaykh Haroon Hanif explore Prophet Isa’s life, beliefs and teachings.

Where do you begin in describing the greatest of them all? What did He (saw) look like? Who described Him (saw) ?

The Sunnah Stream panel deep dives into the detailed description of the The Prophet Muhammad (saw) by exploring the Shama'il. The perfections that Allah bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad (saw) encompass every aspect of his blessed being: his outward physical form, his senses, his internal form and his inner beauty. The Prophet Muhammad (saw) is the most perfect embodiment of created beauty and form, and he is unsurpassed in his perfections. No one can rival or outstrip him in any laudable quality or trait. He knows Allah as He should be known. He fears Allah as He should be feared. He loves Allah as He should be loved.

Listen in to our co-hosts Ustadh Yasrab Shah, Shaykh Burhaan Khandia and Shaykh Haroon Hanif as we deep dive in to this subject.

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