Sheikhing it Up with Sheikh Faiyaz
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 89 ratings'Sheikhing it Up with Sheikh Faiyaz' offers unique reflections on spirituality, humanity, justice and contemporary issues from the lens of the Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad, and his immaculate family.
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Muharram Majlis 8: Life After Death
September 18, 2018 21:20 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBLife After Death | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 8, 1440 | September 17, 2018
Muharram Majlis 7: Supporting the Oppressed
September 17, 2018 18:25 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MBSupporting The Oppressed | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 7, 1440 | September 16, 2018
Muharram Majlis 6: Realizing Your Potential
September 16, 2018 22:54 - 23 minutes - 22.3 MBRealizing Your Potential | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 6, 1440 | September 15, 2018
Muharram Majlis 5: Keeping Good Company
September 15, 2018 21:06 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBKeeping Good Company | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 5, 1440 | September 14, 2018
Muharram Majlis 4: Softening the Heart
September 14, 2018 02:46 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBSoftening the Heart | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 4, 1440 | September 13, 2018
Muharram Majlis 3: Islamic Perspectives on Loneliness
September 13, 2018 20:05 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIslamic Perspectives on Loneliness | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 3, 1440 | September 12, 2018
Muharram Majlis 2: A Preview Into Paradise
September 12, 2018 16:55 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBA Preview into Paradise | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram 2, 1440 | please note the recording is in low quality unfortunately
Muharram Majlis 1: Symbolism & Faith
September 11, 2018 20:30 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBMuharram Majlis 1 with Sheikh Faiyaz discussing Symbolism & Faith in 3 dimensions 1- What Does Symbolism in Faith Mean? 2- How are Muharram Symbols and Rituals Evident Relevant? 3- What is Symbolism for Imam Hussain Supposed to Yield?
Ten Days of Revival
August 13, 2018 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.63 MBIn this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz offers some inspiration in regards to the first 10 nights of the month of Dhul Hajja and what we can due to maximize the opportunity.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 29: Last Thoughts
June 13, 2018 23:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBSome final thoughts and reflections before the conclusion of the Holy Month. If you enjoyed these episodes please share with your friends and family and be on the lookout for more in the future.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 28: Moving Forward
June 12, 2018 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBWith the month of Ramadan concluding, just a few thoughts to keep our minds and hearts prepared to seek God moving forward.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 28: Moving Forward
June 12, 2018 23:00 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBWith the month of Ramadan concluding, just a few thoughts to keep our minds and hearts prepared to seek God moving forward.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 27: To Love or to Fear? (Part III)
June 11, 2018 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBPart III People of faith have long reflected in terms of how to approach their understanding of God--how can we reconcile love of God and fear of God? How do we understand Him to be the Most-Compassionate but also the All-Just?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 26: To Love or to Fear? (Part II)
June 10, 2018 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.7 MBPart II People of faith have long reflected in terms of how to approach their understanding of God--how can we reconcile love of God and fear of God? How do we understand Him to be the Most-Compassionate but also the All-Just?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 25: To Love or to Fear?
June 09, 2018 23:00 - 14 minutes - 13.8 MBPeople of faith have long reflected in terms of how to approach their understanding of God--how can we reconcile love of God and fear of God? How do we understand Him to be the Most-Compassionate but also the All-Just?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 24: The Night Prayer
June 08, 2018 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBTrue love can only be understood when someone recognizes their Creator. In a hadith from Imam Hassan al-Askari, he tell us, "God cannot be reached unless by riding the night." During the remainder of this blessed month, its important to spend some moments of our night in dedication and love of God.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 23: All-Encompassing Mercy
June 07, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBAmongst the dominant themes within Islamic tradition is God's all- encompassing mercy and compassion. We begin every act by invoking that same mercy and compassion and during the Holy Month of Ramadan we spend more time in reflection of these qualities. Specifically in the last of these most beautiful nights, its vital to recognize just how vast God's mercy is so we put more of an effort in seeking it.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 22: Preparing for the Night of Qadr
June 06, 2018 23:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe night of Qadr as mentioned in chapter 97 of the Holy Qur'an is the most important night of worship and seeking closeness to God. Not only is it the night that the Book of God was revealed to the Prophet (s) but it is also an opportunity to be diligent in our devotion and love to God for He has given us this night as a chance to walk into His paradise.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 21: Human Perfection
June 05, 2018 23:00 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBWorship is often only seen through the lens of prayers, fasting, Hajj and the performance of other rituals. But ritualistic prayer and obedience had been fulfilled by the angels pre-Adam. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz speaks about the stations acquired by Imam Ali (a) and how we can allow ourselves to utilize his example in transcending the worship of the angels.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 20: A Prayer of Ali
June 04, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBIn a dua, Imam Ali (a) asks God to make him the best of His servants with incredibly profound words when he states, "You are exactly what I love, so make me that which You love." . In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflects on the meaning of this prayer and how we can fulfill our responsibility to be the best of God's servants.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 19: Be Like Ali
June 03, 2018 23:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBThe 19th of the blessed month marks the beginning of the epic tragedy of beloved of God and His Prophet, the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (a). Its important for us to be in a state where we link our heart with his, and walk in his footsteps.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 18: Stay Humble
June 02, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBAmongst the best qualities a human being can have is humility. And during this month its vital to work to remove any trace of pride and arrogance from our hearts.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 17: Time is of the Essence
June 01, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 15.6 MBDuring the month of Ramadan, as we are away from consumption, we have an opportunity to put our time to good use. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflects on some practical ways to make use of our time during the remainder of these blessed days, and moving forward, insh'Allah.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 16: Reflect!
May 31, 2018 23:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBA prophetic tradition advises, "One hour of contemplation is better than 60 years of worship." But what does it mean to contemplate and reflect? What are some practical means of reflection and meditation?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 15: Glimpses Into the Garden II
May 30, 2018 23:00 - 19 minutes - 18.5 MB(Part II) Paradise requires a great deal of effort on behalf of the believer, and its important to be in a perpetual state of obedience to God. Thus, in continuing on the theme of attaining paradise from episode 14, Sheikh Faiyaz takes a look at verses in the Holy Qur'an from Sura Fatir which define His bounty. Furthermore, the 15th of the month of Ramadan is the birth of Imam Hassan bin Ali, whom the Prophet states is "the leader of the youth of paradise."
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 14: Glimpses Into the Garden
May 29, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 15.7 MBIslamic tradition emphasized the notions of mercy and compassion, yet in many circles, conversations about God and His prophet speak to punishment and justice. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz examines verses in Sura Yasin that preview the benefits of paradise and what we hope to attain during this blessed month.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 13: Conquering a Hurdle
May 28, 2018 23:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBAnger is amongst the greatest hurdles that man needs to overcome in spiritual progression to God. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz takes a look at some advices from the Prophet and his family in practicing patience and forbearance.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 12: Three Advices from the Prophet
May 27, 2018 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16.6 MBThe month of Ramadan is a month of introspection and reflection--but perhaps nothing more important to reflect upon than our own character. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz summarized three pieces of advices from the Prophet to Imam Ali in terms of how we can work toward improving our character.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 11: Ramadan, a Catalyst for Social Change
May 26, 2018 23:00 - 11 minutes - 11.7 MBAs much as the month of Ramadan is a month of worship and obedience in terms of ritual, its also important to take inspiration from its nights and days so we can be the change that this world so desperately needs.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 10: The Beloved of the Prophet (s)
May 25, 2018 23:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBThe 10th of the blessed month of Ramadan commemorates the passing of the most beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad (s), Lady Khadija bin Khuwaylid. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz looks into the impact that Lady Khadija made in early Islamic history, and how we can utilize our example to make a lasting imprint on humanity.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 9: The Right of Fasting II
May 24, 2018 23:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Right of Fasting, Part II The month of Ramadan is of course the month of fasting, but what does it mean to fast? What is the spiritual goal that we are hoping to attain during this blessed month? And most importantly, what can we do to really bear the fruit of these sanctified days?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 8: The Right of Fasting
May 23, 2018 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe month of Ramadan is of course the month of fasting, but what does it mean to fast? What is the spiritual goal that we are hoping to attain during this blessed month? And most importantly, what can we do to really bear the fruit of these sanctified days?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 8: The Right of Fasting
May 23, 2018 23:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe month of Ramadan is of course the month of fasting, but what does it mean to fast? What is the spiritual goal that we are hoping to attain during this blessed month? And most importantly, what can we do to really bear the fruit of these sanctified days?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 7: Lessons from the Story of Noah
May 22, 2018 23:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBThe Qur'an consists of unique anecdotes of a variety of different personalities. In this episode, we reflect on chapter 71 of the Holy Qur'an--a conversation had by Prophet Noah with God, and what he advised his community of God's mercy and compassion.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 6: Why Doesn't God Answer My Dua?
May 21, 2018 23:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBWhen supplicating to God, or making dua, we might ask with a great deal of sincerity and even fulfill all of the etiquettes and prerequisites mentioned in the previous episode. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz takes a look at a question that believers have struggled with for centuries- why doesn't God respond to me when I ask Him?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 5: The Etiquette of Dua
May 20, 2018 23:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBSupplication, or dua, is a fundamental rite in Islamic tradition and the month of Ramadan is certainly a prime time to make dua. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz briefly runs through some etiquettes of supplicating in the hope that we have our dua accepted by God.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 4: Four Things to be Thankful For
May 19, 2018 23:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBImam al-Sadiq (a) says in a tradition, "For every breath you take, a thousand thanks become incumbent upon you...and complete thankfulness is to sincerely repent your inability to convey the least amount of thanks." What are the 4 most important things we should be thankful for, primarily during this blessed month of Ramadan?
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 3: Keep Striving
May 19, 2018 15:20 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBKeeping up with spirituality is incredibly difficult, but nonetheless, its important to stay in the game. Particularly for parents of young children, pregnant women, converts and new members to the community, we go through ups and downs when it comes to our relationship with God. This blessed month is an opportunity to stay the course and continue to work hard realizing that going through challenges is part of the process.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 2: Reinventing Our Relationship with the Qur'an
May 17, 2018 23:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBFor most people, the Qur'an is a book that is incredibly difficult to navigate through. During the holy month of Ramadan, we tend to listen and read the Qur'an a bit more, but building out a relationship with the book of God isn't only reading and memorizing its verses, but sitting back and contemplate its meaning.
Nightly Ramadan Reflections 1: The Month of Opportunity
May 14, 2018 19:47 - 13 minutes - 13 MBThe holy month of Ramadan is the month of prayers, fasting, charity, family, community--but above all, it is the month of opportunity. An opportunity to engage with God and an opportunity to cleanse our hearts and souls. The first episode briefly introduces the month of Ramadan and speaks to some of its merits as outlined by the Prophet Muhammad (s) and gives some perspectives into what we can do to maximize benefit during these nights.