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Reciprocate the Love [2:165]

Loving and Living the Quran

Release Date: 03/04/2025

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Loving and Living the Quran

[Muharram 2025 Series:  Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025]   In this episode, we discuss the importance of Salaat as a tool of strength, success and discipline. We discuss the superpowers of salaat and how we can begin to become more mindful of our prayers   For questions and or comments related to this content, please email [email protected] Please visit for more resources on practical spirituality. Please consider subscribing and leaving a rating & review on...

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[Muharram 2025 Series:  Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025]   In this episode, we explore the meaning and importance of enjoining good and forbidding evil, why it is challenging and needed today and how to do it effectively by making love the foundation   For questions and or comments related to this content, please email [email protected] Please visit for more resources on practical spirituality. Please consider subscribing and leaving a rating & review on Apple...

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[Muharram 2025 Series:  Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025]   In this episode, after reviewing our journey into exploring Istiqama thus far, we turn to learning from Sayyada Zaynab [as] who is an embodied model of resistance. We look at her sermons in Kufa and Damascus and see what lessons we can learn from them in the modern world   For questions and or comments related to this content, please email [email protected] Please visit for more resources on practical...

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[Muharram 2025 Series:  Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] In this episode, we explore the meaning and importance of having Tawakkul in Allah swt, what are some of the preconditions, why it is so important and then we discuss how to develop Tawakkul in our hearts   For questions and or comments related to this content, please email [email protected] Please visit for more resources on practical spirituality. Please consider subscribing and leaving a rating & review on...

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[Muharram 2025 Series:  Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025]   In this episode, we explore the meaning and importance of standing up to injustice and how we unknowingly be the problem   For questions and or comments related to this content, please email [email protected] Please visit for more resources on practical spirituality. Please consider subscribing and leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts and Facebook/IG

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[Muharram 2025 Series:  Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] In this episode, we continue our exploration of ways to strengthen our relationship with God and focus especially on developing Khasiya or Awe in our hearts. We end the discussion by exploring 5 ways we can experience Awe in our everyday lives     For questions and or comments related to this content, please email [email protected] Please visit for more resources on practical spirituality. Please...

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[Muharram 2025 Series:  Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025]   After completing our discussion on distractions on the path towards God, we start our discussion on building our relationship with Allah by looking at His proper name   For questions and or comments related to this content, please email [email protected] Please visit for more resources on practical spirituality. Please consider subscribing and leaving a rating & review on Apple Podcasts and Facebook/IG...

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[Muharram 2025 Series:  Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025]   After reflecting on what we can do to build personal resilience, we begin the topic of building our relationship with Allah swt as this is the foundation for Istiqamah. Many of us report feeling disconnected from Allah swt these days. In this lecture, we uncover some of the things in modern life which make it so hard for us to connect to Him.    For questions and or comments related to this content, please email...

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[Muharram 2025 Series:  Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025]   In order to have the stance of istiqamah, standing strong, we need to have resilience. In this episode, we explore the meaning of resilience, talk about the purpose of trials in our lives and discuss the secrets of resilient people who are able to withstand the challenges of life and are in fact, stronger because of them   For questions and or comments related to this content, please email [email protected]...

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In this episode, we reflect on the verse from Sura Fussilat where Allah swt says:    [41:30] (As for) those who say: Our Lord is Allah, then continue in the right way, the angels descend upon them, saying: Fear not, nor be grieved, and receive good news of the garden which you were promised. We start exploring the need for idea of resistance as stance towards injustice. We also explore the meaning of Imam Hussain [as] mission and the idea that the mission of Azadari cannot be different than the mission of Imam Hussain [as].  We start exploring the meaning of Istiqamat For...

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Episode Summary: In our journey toward fostering well-being, we must recognize and nourish our innate need for connection with the Divine. Over the next three days, we will explore three key aspects of developing a meaningful relationship with Allah: 1. Love of Allah 2. Awe of Allah 3. Submission to Allah Today, we begin with **Love of Allah**—the foundation upon which a sincere and fulfilling relationship with Him is built. Key Takeaways: The Power of Love: Love attracts us, deepens connections, and transforms devotion into a soul-fulfilling relationship rather than mere obligations. Allah’s Love for Us: His love is constant and deeply personal, as mentioned in Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:54), where He describes a people **"whom He loves and who love Him."** The Strongest Love: In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:165), Allah distinguishes between those who love worldly things as they should love Him and true believers, **"But those who believe are stronger in love for Allah." Identifying Rivals to Divine Love: The term Andad' (أندادًا) in the Quran refers to things or people that take precedence over our love for Allah, such as material possessions, ambitions, or personal desires. Ways to Strengthen Our Love for Allah: 1. Reflecting on His Names and Attributes. 2. Appreciating His countless blessings. 3. Understanding His deep and unconditional love for us. 4. Engaging in Dhikr (remembrance) and Reflection. 5. Engaging with, and reflecting on His Word A Beautiful Du’a for Divine Love: Imam Zainul Abideen (a.s.) in Munajat al-Muhibbin* The Whispered Prayer of Those Who Love Allah) asks: “I ask from You love for You, and love for those who love You… And that You make Yourself more beloved to me than anything other than You.” Reflection for Listeners: - What competes with my love for Allah in my heart? - How can I actively increase my love for Him? - How does my relationship with Allah shape my daily decisions and priorities? Final Thoughts: May Allah grant us hearts that love Him above all else, and may this love bring us closer to His infinite mercy and guidance. Ameen. Tune in tomorrow as we explore the next step in our journey: Awe of Allah.