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Valley Ranch Islamic Center

52 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratings

VRIC's Podcast is all about connecting to the community.

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Building your Arc - Belal Adnan Elkadri

September 22, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

TW: Drug Addiction and Suicide  Please, if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the Suicide Hotline at: 988 They can and will help you! You can find more helpful resources at their website: https://988lifeline.org/ Or if you are having a hard time and cannot reach your counselor or cannot afford one there are warmlines you can call. You can find the number in your state here: https://warmline.org/ Find Br. Belal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourb...

Women at VRIC with Sr. Sahar Ayad

March 29, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Little steps make giant leaps.

Emotion Wellness with Usman Mughni, LMFT

December 12, 2022 22:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

Emotional wellness with Usman Mughni, LMFT

Examining & Breaking Down Domestic Abuse with Heena Khan

October 20, 2022 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Trigger warning: This episode talks in depth on domestic violence, and domestic abuse ( emotional and spiritual).  Check out these resources:  Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 Texas Muslim Women's Foundation: https://tmwf.org/ HEENA KHAN, LPC-S, RPT: https://uplift-counseling.com/

Domestic Violence Awareness Month- Mona Kafeel from Texas Muslim Women's Foundation

October 10, 2022 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our guest is Mona Kafeel from Texas Muslim Women's Foundation. https://tmwf.org/about-us/ Domestic violence hotline number: 800-799-7233

Accepting all of our differences!

August 18, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Join us for this month's episode of the VRIC Podcast

Accepting all of our differences!

August 18, 2022 22:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Join us for this month's episode of the VRIC Podcast

High Endeavours (Al-Himma Al-Allya) | Late Night Heart Softeners

May 18, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 55 MB

High Endeavours (Al-Himma Al-Allya) - Continuing the discussion on Ibn Al-Jawzi’s reflections | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman

Stay at the Doorstep of your Lord | Late Night Heart Softeners | Night 30 | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman

May 18, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Stay at the Doorstep of your Lord | Late Night Heart Softeners | Night 30 | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman  #VRIC #ValleyRanchIslamicCenter #LastTenNights #Night30 #ShYaserBirjas #DrOmarSuleiman

Stay at the Doorstep of your Lord | Late Night Heart Softeners | Night 30 | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman

May 18, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MB

Stay at the Doorstep of your Lord | Late Night Heart Softeners | Night 30 | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman  #VRIC #ValleyRanchIslamicCenter #LastTenNights #Night30 #ShYaserBirjas #DrOmarSuleiman

Strengthening the Self (taqwiyat al-nafs) | Late Night Heart Softeners

April 29, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Strengthening the self - Continuing the discussion on Ibn Al-Jawzi’s reflections| Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman - Sh. Abdullah Oduro - Imam Hamzah Abdul-Malik

Agim Bardhi - The perspective of a revert -Ramadan Perspectives

April 29, 2022 06:00 - 12 minutes - 8.88 MB

Agim Bardhi - The perspective of a revert -Ramadan Perspectives

Humans (insan) and Angels (malak) | Late Night Heart Softeners

April 29, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

Humans (insan) and Angels (malak) | Late Night Heart Softeners | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman  #DrOmarSuleiman #ShYaserBirjas #ValleyRanchIslamicCenter #LastTenNights #Night27 #LaylatulQadr #VRIC

Dealing With Hardships | Late Night Heart Softeners | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman

April 27, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Late Night Heart Softeners | Dealing With Hardships | Sh Yaser Birjas & Dr. Omar Suleiman

Do Not Panic If The Answer To Your Prayer Is Delayed - Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman - Sh Yasir Qadhi

April 26, 2022 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MB

Late Night Heart Softeners | Do Not Panic If The Answer to Your Prayer is Delayed  #DrOmarSuleiman #ShYaserBirjas #YasirQadhi #ValleyRanchIslamicCenter #LastTenNights #Night25

The Value of Time - Late Night Heart Softeners

April 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MB

Heart Softeners with Sh. Yaser Birjas, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdul Nasir Jangda. 

The Forbidden Fruit is Sweet - Late Night Heart Softeners

April 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

The Forbidden Fruit is Sweet | Late Night Heart Softeners | Dr. Omar Suleiman - Sh. Yaser Birjas - Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed

The Forbidden Fruit is Sweet - Late Night Heart Softeners

April 25, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

The Forbidden Fruit is Sweet | Late Night Heart Softeners | Dr. Omar Suleiman - Sh. Yaser Birjas - Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed

Allah will not Change the Condition of a People Until they Change what is in Themselves

April 23, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.7 MB

Allah will not Change the Condition of a People Until they Change what is in Themselves | Late Night Heart Softeners | Dr. Omar Suleiman - Sh. Yaser Birjas  #VRIC #DrOmarSuleiman #ShYaserBirjas #ValleyRanchIslamicCenter #LastTenNights #Night22

Worldly Pleasures versus Pleasures of the Hereafter - Late Night Heart Softeners - Sh. Yaser Birjas & Dr. Omar Suleiman

April 22, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 53.9 MB

From our nightly Ramadan 2022 Heart Softeners series. Worldly Pleasures versus Pleasures of the Hereafter - Late Night Heart Softeners - Sh. Yaser Birjas & Dr. Omar Suleiman

Fuad Dadabhoy - The perspective on giving - Ramadan Perspectives

April 21, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes - 9.68 MB

During Ramadan, we will be speaking to 4 different people about their unique experiences during the month of Ramadan. Our third episode is with Fuad Dadabhoy and his perspective on charity. 

Zeena Alkurdi - The perspective of a single parent - Ramadan Perspectives

April 14, 2022 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.39 MB

During Ramadan, we will be speaking to 4 different people about their unique experiences during the month of Ramadan. Our second episode is with Zeena Alkurdi on the single parent perspective. 

Omar Mohamed - The perspective of a refugee.

April 07, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MB

During Ramadan, we will be speaking to 4 different people about their unique experiences during the month of Ramadan. Our first episode is with special guest Omar Mohamed, an Uyghur Refugee. Listening to his story makes you appreciate the freedom to practice our religion. 

Omar Mohamed - The perspective of a refugee.

April 07, 2022 18:00 - 9 minutes - 6.3 MB

During Ramadan, we will be speaking to 4 different people about their unique experiences during the month of Ramadan. Our first episode is with special guest Omar Mohamed, an Uyghur Refugee. Listening to his story makes you appreciate the freedom to practice our religion. 

Our Special Muslims: Re-thinking Down Syndrome with Sabeel and her parents!

March 21, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Today is World Down Syndrome Day! Sabeel's Superheroes - Introducing Sabeel, a special girl with Down Syndrome, and how her parents wouldn't want it any other way! Links mentioned in the episode: https://muhsen.org/ https://www.instagram.com/sabeels_superheroes/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NFN66RJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

Our Special Muslims: Re-thinking Down Syndrome with Sabeel and her parents!

March 21, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MB

Today is World Down Syndrome Day! Sabeel's Superheroes - Introducing Sabeel, a special girl with Down Syndrome, and how her parents wouldn't want it any other way! Links mentioned in the episode: https://muhsen.org/ https://www.instagram.com/sabeels_superheroes/ https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NFN66RJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

Journey of Faith: Arthur K. Richards lessons on keeping your faith sacred.

March 18, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

This week we talk to Arthur K. Richards, who has gone through certain tests and environments that tested his faith and how he learned to keep his faith sacred. 

Journey of Faith: Arthur K. Richards lessons on keeping your faith sacred.

March 18, 2022 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

This week we talk to Arthur K. Richards, who has gone through certain tests and environments that tested his faith and how he learned to keep his faith sacred. 

Journey of Faith: Felipe Martins

February 04, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Felipe Martins' journey.  How he came to Islam and learned and adapted to the new faith. 

Journey of Faith: Anna Maturino finding Islam and dealing with her Catholic family.

January 07, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Anna Maturino's journey.  How she came to Islam and found her faith. 

Journey of Faith: Anna Maturino finding Islam and dealing with her Catholic family.

January 07, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Anna Maturino's journey.  How she came to Islam and found her faith. 

Journey of Faith: Lysandra Saldana learned about how important it is to connect with people of different cultures.

December 03, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Lysandra Saldana's journey.  And how she learned about the importance of connecting with people of different cultures. 

Journey of Faith: Lysandra Saldana learned about how important it is to connect with people of different cultures.

December 03, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Lysandra Saldana's journey.  And how she learned about the importance of connecting with people of different cultures. 

Journey of Faith: Chris Johnston learned the importance of taking small steps.

November 05, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Chris Johnston's journey. From converting to learning the importance of taking small steps. Join us as we hear about his highs and lows about his story of coming to Islam.

Journey of Faith: Zainab Ismail learned what 'For the sake of Allah' really meant.

October 01, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Zainab Ismail's journey. From converting to dedicating her like to dawa and Allah.  Join us as we hear about her highs and lows about her story of coming to Islam.

Journey of Faith: How Ashley Elix went From Southern Baptist to VRIC Outreach Volunteer

September 03, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Ashley Elix's journey. Coming from a prominent Baptist family in Texas, Ashley's questions about her Faith set her on the path to Islam. Join us as we hear about her highs and lows about her story of coming to Islam.

On grief, sorrow and distress - Late Night Reflections - Heart Softeners with Sh. Yaser Birjas & Dr. Omar Suleiman

August 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MB

On grief, sorrow and distress - Late Night Reflections - Heart Softeners with Sh. Yaser Birjas & Dr. Omar Suleiman

Surah Al-Fatiha and the elements of happiness - A Heart Softener series with Sh. Yaser Birjas and Dr. Omar Suleiman

August 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MB

Sharing our Late Night Heart Softeners Series. Always filled with excellent reminders. InshaAllah! #VRIC #valleyranchislamiccenter #Ramadan2021 Surah Al-Fatiha and the elements of happiness. Late Night Reflections | A Heart Softener series with Sh. Yaser Birjas and Dr. Omar Suleiman

A Heart Softener series with Sh. Yaser Birjas and Dr. Omar Suleiman

July 30, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Sharing our Late Night Heart Softeners Series. Always filled with excellent reminders. InshaAllah! #VRIC #valleyranchislamiccenter #Ramadan2021 Late Night Reflections | A Heart Softener series with Sh. Yaser Birjas and Dr. Omar Suleiman

Nahela Morales: When Hajj Brings Hope

July 19, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast we talk to Nahela Morales. In her amazing story we hear her talk about her journey to Islam and how Hajj became the ultimate culmination of all that she could have hoped for!

Sh. Yaser Birjas: Taking Time And Not Rushing Things

July 18, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast we talk to Sh. Yaser Birjas. He speaks about how he was rushed during his first hajj and then savored it the second time he went. He also speaks about connecting the mind, body, and soul to truly experience it how its meant to be experienced. 

Sadaf Ahmed: How Hajj Humbles Us

July 17, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center Podcast we talk to Sadaf Ahmed about her Hajj and how this sacred journey brings us all together and humbles us before Allah.

Dr. Omar Suleiman: Why Preparing For Hajj Is So Important

July 16, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast, we talk to Dr. Omar Suleiman. He recounts his first few hajj journeys and discusses why preparing for hajj is the only way to really experience it to the fullest. 

Dr. Omar Suleiman: Why Preparing For Hajj Is So Important

July 16, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast, we talk to Dr. Omar Suleiman. He recounts his first few hajj journeys and discusses why preparing for hajj is the only way to really experience it to the fullest. 

Wadud Hassan - Mindfulness

May 14, 2020 04:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MB

Wadud Hassan - Guided Meditation

May 13, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MB

Fuad Dadabhoy - Ma'ruf Dallas

May 01, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

Sabana Dadabhoy - Home Schooling Tips

April 07, 2020 04:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

Zahid Hussain - Aid and relief in the Dallas area during Covid

April 03, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MB

Sameer Syed - Programing while the masjid is closed

April 01, 2020 04:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB