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Ihya502

31 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratings

Ihya502 is a podcast for local Louisville Muslims. This podcast will feature discussions related to our faith tradition, about local and general issues affecting Louisville Muslims, and books and media that are thought-provoking. Join us at Ihya502 as we bring a whole host (pun intended) of guests on the mic for riveting dialogue.

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Episodes

Episode 027 - Recent Developments in Afghanistan [ft. Idrees Mirani]

March 09, 2022 17:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy interviews Idrees Mirani who is an Afghani Muslim here in our Louisville Muslim community. We discuss recent developments in Afghanistan including the new government and President Biden's decision to freeze Afghani assets. ▬ Announcements  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1. HIRA Institute is hosting an international bazaar where you can sell food, gifts, and other items. This bazaar will be held on Saturday, March 12th 12:00-6:00PM. You can reserve a table to sell you...

Episode 026 - Cybersecurity & Day-to-Day Life [ft. Mishkat Suleiman]

February 24, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy interviews his wife Mishkat Suleiman to discuss cybersecurity and its importance in our daily lives. We concentrate on three main topics: password security, credit card security, and social engineering tactics such as phishing. This episode is full of advice that the average person can take and use for themselves. ▬ Announcements  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1. MCC will be hosting Imam Suleiman Hani on Friday, February 25th. He will serve as the khateeb on Jumuah, ...

Episode 025 - Islamic Reminder Concerning Misattribution in Islam

February 12, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy discusses the matter of misattributing made-up or innovated hadiths or knowledge of the Deen centered around a narration found in Sahih Bukhari about the consequences of intentionally misattributing something to the Prophet (SAW). This reminder, brief in its content, is intended to remind all of us about being careful about our sources when we learn our Deen, being cautious about sharing the floods of information that is found all over the internet,...

Episode 024 - Islamic Reminder Concerning Misattribution in Islam

February 12, 2022 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy discusses the matter of misattributing made-up or innovated hadiths or knowledge of the Deen centered around a narration found in Sahih Bukhari about the consequences of intentionally misattributing something to the Prophet (SAW). This reminder, brief in its content, is intended to remind all of us about being careful about our sources when we learn our Deen, being cautious about sharing the floods of information that is found all over the internet,...

Episode 023 - Reading between the Lines [ft. Mishkat Suleiman]

January 23, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, Hamza Foy sits with Mishkat Suleiman to discuss the book 'Moral Capitalism: Why Fairness Won't Make Us Poor' by Steven Pearlstein. This book is an incredibly easy read for such a complex topic like economics and discusses a number of assumptions made by the general public in the United States about capitalism and our current economic system. We discuss a few of the more interesting and thought-provoking tidbits such as pre-distribution vs. re-distribution, the dif...

Episode 024 - Reading between the Lines [ft. Mishkat Suleiman]

January 23, 2022 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, Hamza Foy sits with Mishkat Suleiman to discuss the book 'Moral Capitalism: Why Fairness Won't Make Us Poor' by Steven Pearlstein. This book is an incredibly easy read for such a complex topic like economics and discusses a number of assumptions made by the general public in the United States about capitalism and our current economic system. We discuss a few of the more interesting and thought-provoking tidbits such as pre-distribution vs. re-distribution, the dif...

Episode 23 - Interview with Nini Mohamed about the African in America Soccer Camp

January 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy sits down to speak with Nini Mohamed. Nini Mohamed operates a large youth sports camp called 'The African in America' based in the Shively neighborhood and works to provide mentorship for young children 9 years of age and older. Nini Mohamed has collaborated with Louisville FC and has therapists from Seven Counties to assist him in his work! If you are interested in getting in touch with him, donating, or collaborating with him - you'll find links b...

Episode 023 - Interview with Nini Mohamed about the African in America Soccer Camp

January 14, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy sits down to speak with Nini Mohamed. Nini Mohamed operates a large youth sports camp called 'The African in America' based in the Shively neighborhood and works to provide mentorship for young children 9 years of age and older. Nini Mohamed has collaborated with Louisville FC and has therapists from Seven Counties to assist him in his work! If you are interested in getting in touch with him, donating, or collaborating with him - you'll find links b...

Episode 022 - Recap of Recent Trip to Clean Storm Damage + Short Announcement

December 15, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, we made a big announcement about the regular return of the podcast starting in January 2022. We also made an announcement of a new website developed by myself where you can leave feedback relating to the podcast! You can find the new website at https://ihya502.vercel.app/ This short episode recaps a trip recently taken by a group of brothers from our Louisville Muslim community to Ohio County, Kentucky to help aid in cleaning up tornado damage from recent storms....

Episode 021 - Reading between the Lines [ft. Mishkat Suleiman]

August 13, 2021 16:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MB

In this episode of Reading between the Lines, Hamza Foy & Mishkat Suleiman discuss What Tech Calls Thinking by author Adrian Daub. This book discusses the themes & major ideas that are produced by the key figures of the tech industry such as 'disruption', 'the medium is the message', & other ideas and where these ideas originated from. We discuss the unintended consequences of major apps such as Facebook, Twitter, & Lyft, what is 'trolling', and what resulted in the fact that more & more of...

Episode 020 - Seeking Knowledge as a Student [ft. Lamine Kamara]

August 06, 2021 21:00 - 44 minutes - 29.6 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy sits down with a student of a madrasah to discuss what it means to be a student of Islamic knowledge & his day-to-day routine and fields of study. ▬ Announcement Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1. Louisville Job Board: https://www.liveinlou.com/jobs/ 2. Job/Career Resources: https://jobversity.upwardlyglobal.org/resource-library/ ▬ Qu'ran & Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1. Abu Darda reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The s...

Episode 019 - Muslim Musings, the Return of the Podcast

July 26, 2021 04:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In this episode of Muslim Musings, learn about a couple of changes to the podcast and listen to a discussion from the last gathering for new Muslims. ▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​​ Check us out on Spotify: http://bit.ly/ihya502-spotify​​ Check us out on Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/ihya502-applepod​​ Join the Louisville Muslims News Whatsapp: https://bit.ly/3b2D7rp​ Subscribe to the Louisville Lip Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/louisv...

Episode 018 - Muslim Musings on Aqidah & the practical aspects of the Deen

June 18, 2021 20:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this episode of Muslim Musings, we have a short discussion recapping the first class for reverts which includes pointers regarding aqidah (tenants of creed) and how sitting in gatherings for new Muslims can help you comprehend the very pragmatic issues affecting Muslims everyday in contrast to the theoretical and rare 'debate topics' that consume much of Muslim media. ▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ You can find this podcast's website at http://bit.ly/ihya-502​​ Check us out on Spotify: http://bit....

Episode 017 - Muslim Musings

June 04, 2021 19:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

In this episode of Muslim Musings, a return from a short hiatus results in musing about organic gatherings across the community and the importance of going out of your way to benefit from them. ▬ Qu'ran & Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1. "Zayd ibn Thabit reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, May Allah brighten the face of a person who hears a tradition from us and he memorizes it until he can convey it to others. Perhaps he will convey it to one who unders...

Episode 016 - Muslim Musings

May 17, 2021 16:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this episode of Muslim Musings, a short discussion on Palestine & its theological importance, on what we can do for Palestine, & a new gathering for local Muslims. ▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00​ - Introduction 02:30 - Palestine & Bayt al-Maqdis 07:20​ - A list of action items for Filasteen 12:00 - New gathering for new Muslims & old 15:35 - al-Maqasid - Nawawi's Manual on Islam 21:40 - Purification of the Heart 26:40 - Closing Du'a ▬ Qu'ran & Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1. "Maymunah...

Episode 015 - Islamic Reminders #3

May 08, 2021 16:00 - 22 minutes - 14.6 MB

In this episode of Islamic Reminders, we discuss the importance of trying to retain the knowledge, good acts, & habits we gained during Ramadan even after this blessed month. It is of utmost importance that we understand that virtue is not in pretending that we do not have desires and inclinations to return to what bad we may have left off during Ramadan - but virtue is in responding strongly (with taqwa) against returning to those vices, bad habits, and desires which we have left. ▬ Qu'ran...

Episode 014 - Islamic Reminders #2

April 25, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 8.68 MB

In this episode of Islamic Reminders, we are still in the first half of Ramadan and there is a reminder to seek forgiveness from others that we have wronged. Our nafs (ego) may delude us into believing that the wrong we do may be negligible, thus causing us to bypass apologizing to another person, but we should build the habit of seeking forgiveness and returning to harmonious relationships between brothers and sisters. ▬ Hadith References  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1. "On the first night of the month of ...

Episode 013 - Reading between the Lines [ft. Mishkat Suleiman]

April 16, 2021 16:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode of Reading between the Lines, Hamza Foy & Mishkat Suleiman discuss an insightful & challenging read titled 'The Coddling of the American Mind by authors Jonathan Haidt & Greg Lukianoff. This book centers its discussion on recent changes in ideas and behaviors promoted on American universities that are deterring incoming young adults from building an intellectual foundation encouraging reason and debate. We discuss the 'untruths', as outlined in the book which are that 'what ...

Episode 012 - Muslim Musings [ft. Amanda Brown, Ameenah Ikram]

April 09, 2021 19:00 - 36 minutes - 21.5 MB

In this episode of Muslim Musings, host Hamza Foy sits with Amanda Brown (Counselor, MA, LPCA, EMDR) & Ameenah Ikram (MA, Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student) to begin exploring the field of mental health. The discussion includes the differences between psychologist, psychiatrist, counselor, & therapist, how to get in touch with these mental health professionals, and what are some of the methods employed by mental health professionals are such as EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Repro...

Episode 011 - Islamic Reminders #1

April 03, 2021 18:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, there is a short reminder as we near Ramadan. There is a short discussion on Huquq Allah & Huquq al-ibad which are the rights that Allah has over us as Muslims and the rights that Muslims have over one another. This discussion is related to the need for us to remember to avoid harming others & other vices alongside the more recognizable abstaining from food, drink, & sexual activity during the month of Ramadan. Islamic Reminders will be interspersed throughout th...

Episode 010 - Reverts, Naseeha, & Culture

March 26, 2021 19:00 - 53 minutes - 36.4 MB

In this episode of Ihya502, host Hamza Foy expands on a few discussion items at a recent panel discussion for Muslim reverts at the University of Louisville. In this episode, learn about why advice that reverts can give can be effective, how culture is understood in the Islamic tradition, & some points of advice on how we can come together & how we can better protect ourselves from misinformation as learning Muslims. ▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Introduction 02:01 - Advice from Reverts...

Episode 009 - Reading between the Lines [ft. Mishkat Suleiman]

March 12, 2021 20:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

In this episode of Reading between the Lines, Hamza & Mishkat dig into one of the most riveting books concerning world mythology & fiction, 'The Hero with a Thousand Faces' by author Joseph Campbell. This book's central thesis is that there is a discernable & perhaps innate manner by which we form stories and Campbell details, from mythos & fiction across the world, examples of stories running parallel to the basic outline of the story which is refers to as the monomyth. We dive into how ac...

Episode 008 - Muslim Musings [ft. Farhan Abdi]

March 05, 2021 17:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

In this episode of Muslim Musings, host Hamza Foy sits with Farhan Abdi, one of the leaders of the Somali community here in Louisville. Farhan Abdi manages the Somali Community of Louisville Inc where he executes a number of projects and helps educate and advocate for local Somalis. Farhan & Hamza discuss their respective roles in helping people in the community, the challenges, and the strategies discovered in our roles. You can learn more about the Somali Community of Louisville Inc. by v...

Episode 007 - Suhba Roundtable [ft. Arshak Naseer, Yazen Kurdi]

February 26, 2021 17:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this episode of Suhba Roundtable, host Hamza Foy sits with Arshak Naseer & Yazen Kurdi to discuss emotional intelligence in relation to how we interact with each other everyday and in relation to the book 'With the Heart in Mind' by Imam Mikaeel Smith. ▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00​​ - Introduction 03:10 - What is Emotional Intelligence? 05:15​​ - Sympathy & Empathy 11:15 - Modeling vs. Teaching Emotional Intelligence 16:15​ - Interpersonal vs. Virtual Communication 17:20​ - Filters 21...

Episode 006 - Reading Between the Lines [ft. Mishkat Suleiman]

February 13, 2021 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MB

In this episode of Reading Between The Lines, Hamza & Mishkat discuss a hit miniseries on HBO called 'Chernobyl'. This is a dramatic retelling of the events leading up to and the aftermath of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant's meltdown in 1986 in Soviet Ukraine. We discuss the stellar videography, cast, characters, and plot of this miniseries. Warning: There is one scene of nudity, in the 3rd or 4th episode, where Russian miners had to mine without clothing. This is a brief scene and is i...

Episode 005 - Muslim Musings [ft. Shahid Qamar]

February 05, 2021 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this episode of Muslim Musings, host Hamza Foy sits with Shahid Qamar and discusses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and ways to learn more about these topics & programming in general. If you are interested in the local class that Shahid Qamar is looking to teach on the foundations of the Python programming language, artificial intelligence, & machine learning - reach out to us directly! ▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00​ - Introduction 02:34​ - What is Artificial Intelligence? ...

Episode 004 - Suhba Roundtable [ft. Adam Zahaf, Max Hassan Kelley]

January 29, 2021 17:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

Suhba Roundtable is a format of group discussion, typically involving young adults from the Louisville Suhba gatherings, where common topics and themes are discussed that are relevant to our Louisville Muslim community. In this episode, we discuss the importance of decision-making and responsibility in the lives of young adults. ▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ You can find this podcast's website at http://ihya-502.glitch.me/ Check us out on Substack: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-substack Check us out ...

Episode 003 - Ihya502 & the Community

January 23, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MB

Host Hamza Foy goes into more detail about the intentions behind Ihya502 & how this podcast fits into and benefits the community. ▬ Timestamps  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 00:00 - Introduction 02:39 - Constructive, not Destructive 08:17 - Connecting Community Members 11:47 - Reignite one's interest in Islam 14:41 - Technical Information about Ihya502 ▬ Links  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ You can find this podcast's website at http://ihya-502.glitch.me/ Check us out on Substack: https://tinyurl.com/ihya502-substack Check us ou...

Episode 002 - Reading between the Lines [ft. Mishkat Suleiman]

January 15, 2021 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

This segment is called Reading between the Lines where we discuss a book that we read recently and also make a few book suggestions for our Muslim community. In this episode, we discuss The End is Always Near by author and podcaster Dan Carlin. Dan Carlin started his career in the radio broadcast industry and has since moved into the world of podcasting, producing incredible history podcasts such as Hardcore History & various albums including Supernova in the East. The End is Always Near is...

Episode 001 - Muslim Musings [ft. Salihin Muqarrabin]

January 07, 2021 19:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

The first official episode of Ihya502. This segment, titled Muslim Musings, involves the host Hamza Foy interviewing a member of the Louisville Muslim community. In this episode, our first guest is Salihin Muqarrabin. Salihin Muqarrabin grew up in the Brooklyn, NYC Muslim community near Masjid Taqwa & lived in the Poconos Mountains in Pennsylvania before moving to Louisville. We compare & contrast the two communities and have a side conversation about the significance of the janazah ceremoni...

Introducing Ihya502: Format & Goals

December 30, 2020 04:00 - 10 minutes - 7.08 MB

In this episode, Hamza Foy explores the conception of Ihya502, the format of this short-form podcast, & the goals for this podcast.