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Zaytuna Ramadan Podcast

30 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratings

Join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Our Ramadan podcast highlights the applicability of Islam’s vast spiritual tradition and offers reliable companionship in your journey through this blessed month.

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Episodes

The Divine Summons to Taqwa 3: Insights from the Qur’an by Shaykh Faraz Khan

May 05, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 22.4 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Shaykh Faraz Khan, who teaches credal and natural theology as well as logic and prophetic biography at Zaytuna College. What does it mean to develop taqwa -piety rooted in God-consciousness? Shaykh Faraz Khan explor...

The Divine Summons to Taqwa: Insights from the Qur’an Part 3 by Shaykh Faraz Khan

May 05, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 22.4 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Shaykh Faraz Khan teaches Credal and Natural theology along with logic and prophetic biography at Zaytuna College What does it mean to develop taqwa -piety rooted in God-consciousness? Shaykh Faraz Khan explores dise...

The Divine Summons to Taqwa 2: Insights from the Qur’an by Shaykh Faraz Khan

May 04, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Shaykh Faraz Khan teaches Credal and Natural theology along with logic and prophetic biography at Zaytuna College Inculcating taqwa - piety rooted in God-consciousness, is a specific aim of devotion during the sacre...

The Divine Summons to Taqwa: Insights from the Qur’an Part 2 by Shaykh Faraz Khan

May 04, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 20.2 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Shaykh Faraz Khan teaches Credal and Natural theology along with logic and prophetic biography at Zaytuna College Inculcating taqwa - piety rooted in God-consciousness, is a specific aim of devotion during the sacred...

The Divine Summons to Taqwa 1: Insights from the Qur’an by Shaykh Faraz Khan

May 03, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 29.3 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Shaykh Faraz Khan teaches Credal and Natural theology along with logic and prophetic biography at Zaytuna College Learn what obstacles prevent the heart from attaining taqwa, piety rooted in God-consciousness, and h...

The Divine Summons to Taqwa: Insights from the Qur’an Part 1 by Shaykh Faraz Khan

May 03, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 29.3 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Shaykh Faraz Khan teaches Credal and Natural theology along with logic and prophetic biography at Zaytuna College Learn what obstacles prevent the heart from attaining taqwa, piety rooted in God-consciousness, and ho...

Stewardship, A Qur'anic Journey 3: How to Live Like Stewards of Allah by Dawood Yasin

April 30, 2021 12:00 - 11 minutes - 21.6 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Imam Dawood Yasin who is Director of Student Life & Instructor of Experiential Learning at Zaytuna College. What kinds of virtuous actions can we perform as stewards? In this episode, Imam Dawood discusses how we ca...

Stewardship, A Qur'anic Journey 2: "What Do Stewards Do?" by Imam Dawood Yasin

April 29, 2021 12:00 - 14 minutes - 27.5 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Imam Dawood Yasin who is Director of Student Life & Instructor of Experiential Learning at Zaytuna College. The Qur'an outlines the foundational functions of stewards through the example of past prophets. In this ep...

Stewardship, A Qur'anic Journey 1: "Who Are the Stewards?" by Imam Dawood Yasin

April 28, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 23.6 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Imam Dawood Yasin who is Director of Student Life & Instructor of Experiential Learning at Zaytuna College. "And mention when your Lord said to the angels, 'Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive steward (k...

Recovery from the Seemingly Irrecoverable by Heba El-Haddad

April 27, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 28.1 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition.  The experience of pain and trauma can greatly distort our view of life—but can trials also offer benefit? Research indicates that a lack of adversity can weaken people by making them less resilient. Heba El-Haddad explores the benefits o...

Feeling Good About Our Virtue by Heba El-Haddad

April 26, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 23.7 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition.  Steadfastness in the path of virtue is often threatened by our pride in our actions. Heba El-Haddad discusses the importance of restraint in the life of a believer. Hear about practical steps we can take to avoid licentiousness and self-...

Opening the Doors of Forgiveness by Dr. Mona Hassan

April 23, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Dr. Mona Hassan, an Associate Professor of Islamic Studies & History at Duke University in the departments of History and Religious Studies and the program of International Comparative Studies.  How do we enhance ou...

Opening the Doors of Forgiveness

April 23, 2021 12:00 - 13 minutes - 25.4 MB

How do we enhance our actions to best seek divine forgiveness? Dr. Mona Hassan discusses the significance of the middle ten days of Ramadan and how they relate to the forgiveness of God.

President Hamza Yusuf: Ramadan Message on Unity and Excellence

April 22, 2021 12:00 - 4 minutes - 8.41 MB

Zaytuna College President Hamza Yusuf shares a message in the blessed month to remind us to make the most of the present and the significance of unity among Muslims.  Join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Our Ramadan podcast highlights the applicability of Islam’s vast spiritual tradition and offers reliable companionship in your journey through this blessed month. 

Women of Redemption 3: The Queen of Sheba by Dr. Celene Ibrahim

April 21, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Dr. Celene Ibrahim, a teacher at Groton School's Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy.  In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim discusses the story of the Queen of Sheba and her conversion to Qur’anic monotheism foll...

Women of Redemption 3: The Queen of Sheba

April 21, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 17.7 MB

Dr. Celene Ibrahim discusses the story of the Queen of Sheba and her conversion to Qur’anic monotheism following a series of interactions with the Prophet Suleiman.

Women of Redemption 2: Zulekha by Dr. Celene Ibrahim

April 20, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Dr. Celene Ibrahim, a teacher at Groton School's Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy.  In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim follows the story of Zulekha, wife of the Egyptian viceroy, who commits a series of mora...

Women of Redemption 2: Zulekha

April 20, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 17.1 MB

In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim follows the story of Zulekha, wife of the Egyptian viceroy, who commits a series of moral errors and only rectifies her mistake when the social situation requires it. Her story teaches us the importance of pursuing redemption, forgiveness, or a change in course.

Women of Redemption 1: Hawwa

April 19, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 18 MB

How do we redeem ourselves after instances of disobedience? This episode with Dr. Celene Ibrahim explores the story of Hawwa, spouse of the Prophet Adam, peace be upon them. Her narrative helps uncover the centrality of repentance in the Islamic tradition and its role in our lives.

Women of Redemption 1: Hawwa by Dr. Celene Ibrahim,

April 19, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 18 MB

How do we redeem ourselves after instances of disobedience? This episode with Dr. Celene Ibrahim explores the story of Hawwa, spouse of the Prophet Adam, peace be upon them. Her narrative helps uncover the centrality of repentance in the Islamic tradition and its role in our lives.

Women of Redemption 1: Hawwa by Dr. Celene Ibrahim

April 19, 2021 12:00 - 9 minutes - 18 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Dr. Celene Ibrahim, a teacher at Groton School's Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy.  How do we redeem ourselves after instances of disobedience? In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim explores the story of Hawwa,...

Fasting in Sacred History 3: Islam by Dr. Ali Ataie

April 18, 2021 01:59 - 18 minutes - 33.6 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Dr. Ali Ataie who teaches comparative religion and Quranic sciences at Zaytuna College. Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses ...

Fasting in Sacred History 3: Islam

April 18, 2021 01:59 - 18 minutes - 33.6 MB

Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Muslim sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.

Fasting in Sacred History 2: Christianity

April 16, 2021 06:30 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MB

Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Christian sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.

Fasting in Sacred History 2: Christianity by Dr. Ali Ataie

April 16, 2021 06:30 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Dr. Ali Ataie who teaches comparative religion and Quranic sciences at Zaytuna College. Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses ...

Fasting in Sacred History 1: Judaism

April 15, 2021 06:58 - 16 minutes - 29.8 MB

Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? In this episode, Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Jewish sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.

Fasting in Sacred History 1: Judaism by Dr. Ali Ataie

April 15, 2021 06:58 - 16 minutes - 29.8 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Today’s episode is by Dr. Ali Ataie who teaches comparative religion and Quranic sciences at Zaytuna College. Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? In this episode, Dr....

Opening the Doors of Mercy by Dr. Mona Hassan

April 14, 2021 05:58 - 14 minutes - 26.3 MB

Assalamu alaikum. Welcome to the Zaytuna College Ramadan Podcast. During this blessed month, we invite you to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition.  Today’s episode is by Dr. Mona Hassan, an Associate Professor of Islamic Studies & History at Duke University in the departments of History and Religious Studies and the program of International Comparative Studies.  According to a prop...

Opening the Doors of Mercy

April 14, 2021 05:58 - 14 minutes - 26.3 MB

According to a prophetic tradition, the gates of divine mercy open during the first third of the sacred month of Ramadan. In this episode, Dr. Hassan discusses the actions we can take to increase our share of mercy throughout these blessed days.

Introducing the Zaytuna Ramadan Podcast

April 09, 2021 08:00 - 38 seconds - 1.22 MB

Join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Our Ramadan podcast highlights the applicability of Islam’s vast spiritual tradition and offers reliable companionship in your journey through this blessed month.