Shows
Monthly ReflectionsMental wellbeing in the Holy Month: Farzana Hirji [MR Ramadhan Podcast ep.13]Why does your mental health matter this Shahr Ramadhan? Our special guest and her project, Farzana Inspires Wellbeing, came on the podcast with admirable vulnerability as we compared past experiences of faith and growth.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1ch6r4Jvpk
Originally on Insta @mreflectionspodcast 14 Ramadhan
2022-04-1953 min
Monthly ReflectionsGood Friday, even better story: Bilal Muhammad [MR Ramadhan Podcast ep. 12]Mr. Bilal Muhammad has a new book on Jesus Christ and joined this action-packed conversation to traverse timelines, traditions and narratives to retell the classic story of Nabi Isa with wit in a way only he can. What a pleasure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oR0KY3HcWOw
Originally on insta @mreflectionspodcast 13 Ramadhan
2022-04-1959 min
Monthly ReflectionsThe pain and joys of personal growth: Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer [MR Ramadhan Podcast ep. 11]Growth in the way of truth can have a cost, but oh how the end belongs to the God-conscious. Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz rejoins the podcast for a humorous, real conversation with his characteristic warmth.
Full YT video: https://youtu.be/gUcSJgrakgA
Originally on @mreflectionspodcast, 12 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-1650 min
Monthly ReflectionsDiscovering yourself in Shi'i history: Sayed Zafar Abbas [MR Ramadhan podcast ep.10]Knowledge is the inheritance Ahlulbayt leave behind. In this podcast Sayed Zafar and I pick up some of the treasure found in historical tafaseer of the Qur'an, ancient and contemporary scholars and our favourite narrations about learning from the past. https://youtu.be/inhrM6nw2h8
Initially on Insta @mreflectionspodcast, 11 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-141h 02
Monthly ReflectionsLady Khadija & serving without burnout: Sayed Saleh Qazwini [MR Podcast ep 9]A lady of honour, wealth, wisdom, service and love for the Holy Prophet. Sayed Saleh joins me to break down exactly how we can infuse sincerity in our khidmah. https://youtu.be/m_ZBFuXq9-g
Originally on Insta @mreflectionspodcast on 10 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-1353 min
Monthly ReflectionsGaining ilm or gaining weight?: Sheikh Nabil Awan [MR Ramadhan Podcast ep 8]This podcast is a call to arms for us to take responsibility for our knowledge - from whom we take it, the sources of our fundemental beliefs and why we have to be so careful for what we insert in our heart. Thanks to Sheikh Nabil for providing such food for thought.
Full YT video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-49lBezWuI
Originally on Instagram Live @mreflectionspodcast, 9 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-1353 min
Monthly ReflectionsTaweed and Art: Nouri Sardar [MR Ramadhan Podcast ep. 7]We began with the process of creation and ended with the intricacies of Shi'i identity in the West. Nouri joined me for this insightful, reflective podcast on what it means to express yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp0AmvPtjEc
Originally on Instagram Live, 7 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-1347 min
Monthly ReflectionsEveryday Walayah of the Shias of Ali: Sayed Taqvi [MR Ramadan Podcast ep.6]A podcast filled with rememberence and dhikr of Ali Ibn Abi Talib from start to finish. Even a bizzare technical glitch couldn't stop us going.
Full episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q20rM
Originally on @mreflectionspodcast Instagram Live, 6 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-1244 min
Monthly ReflectionsWhy you were created exactly as you are: Sheikh Ali Safdari [MR Ramadan Podcast ep.5]Have I really been created just to worship God? In this podcast Sheikh Ali Safdari and I went deep on the nature of God, our innate need for growing human experiences and blow some minds on the true meaning of 'worship.'
Originally on @mreflectionspodcast 5 Shahr Ramadhan.
2022-04-1157 min
Monthly Reflections(Re)learning to forgive: Sayed Bilal Rizvi [MR Ramadan Podcast ep.4]'We've just mentioned three things which are themselves ashra serieses of majaalis!' This was an honest and free-flowing conversation with Sayed Bilal about the link between asking God for mercy and showing mercy to one another. Originally on @mreflectionspodcast 4 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-0753 min
Monthly ReflectionsBreaking out of our prisons: Br. Sadiq Damani [MR Ramadan Podcast ep.3]From Shawshank Redemption to Sacred Manifestations, this conversation with my dear brother had it all! Tune in for a plan on breaking from the prisons we built around ourselves.
Originally on @mreflectionspodcast on 3 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-071h 00
Monthly ReflectionsThe journey and the Qur'an: Sh. Hassan Roushandel [MR Ramadan Podcast ep.2]Everyone walks their own journey, including experiences of people in the Qur’an. Shiekh Hassan Roushandel joined us to help make the Book a practical part of our growth this month. Originally on Instagram live @mreflectionspodcast, 2 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-051h 00
Monthly ReflectionsI begin in the name of God: Sh. Javad Shomali [MR Ramadan Podcast ep.1]Sheikh Javad joined us to start Shahr Ramadhan with presence and God-consciousness; and humour!
Originally on @mreflectionspodcast Insta live, 1 Shahr Ramadhan
2022-04-0456 min
Monthly ReflectionsA parting conversation about Sayeda Zainab(S) - Arbaeen Reflections 2020An end to the traditional mourning period and podcast series with Sheikh Hilli, Sayed Ali Raza Rizvi, Sayed Asad Jafri, Sayed Zafar Abbas, Sayed Bilal Rizvi, Sheikh Muhammad Khani, Sheikh Nabil Awan, Sheikh Aliasghar Khimani and sis. Medina Talebi
2021-12-1743 minMonthly ReflectionsShia Genocide - Sayed Ali Raza Rizvi, Medina Talebi [5/5]Shia genocide is real. It is the name for generational oppression issued by worldly powers against the lovers of Ahlulbayt. How do we become the solution to this transnational suffering? Join Sayed Ali Raza, sis. Medina and myself to find out.
2021-12-171h 06Monthly ReflectionsThe Hawza - Sayed Hossein Qazwini [4/5]Sayed Hossein Qazwini calls in from Karbala to discuss the development of the Islamic seminary; its dynamic history over a millenia and ongoing potential for guiding Muslims in the West.
2021-12-171h 17Monthly ReflectionsThe West - Sh. Nabil Awan, Nouri Sardar [3/5]In this episode Sheikh Nabil and Nouri join me to compare narratives of the trauma of Muslim migration to the West with the feeling of home that we feel here. We also consider the relation of Islam with the West, in history and today.
2021-12-171h 00Monthly ReflectionsSpiritual Gains - Sh.Muhammad Khani, Dr Amina Inloes [2/5]Is a spiritual lifestyle attainable in such a materialist society? Sometimes we hear about the path of the Ahlulbayt in too abstract a language. In this episode, Sheikh Muhammad and Dr Amina join me to make things practical for us in the West.
2021-12-171h 03Monthly ReflectionsHandling Conflict - Sh. Vinay Khetia, Sayed Bilal Rizvi [1/5]How do we solve disunity in our community? Sheikh Vinay and Sayed Bilal join me to discuss the tools Imam Hussain has preserved for managing disagreement and conflict in the community.
2021-12-171h 05Monthly ReflectionsThe Eternal Imam Hussain - Arbaeen Reflections 2020A new series of podcasts on how Imam Hussain lives in your life in the West. Featuring: Sayed Ali Raza Rizvi, Sayed Bilal Rizvi, Dr Amina Inloes, Sheikh Vinay Khetia, Sheikh Muhammad Khani, Sheikh Nabil Awan, Sis. Medina Talebi and Sayed Hossein Qazwini.
5 special episodes to feature on this page daily
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Monthly ReflectionsDestiny - Sheikh Shomali, Aslan Toofani, Mehdi Abdulla [9/10]Full video: https://youtu.be/urr2V-V6RRs
2020-09-111h 05Monthly ReflectionsMysticism - Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi, Dr Rebecca Masterton [8/10]Full video: https://youtu.be/ynnvE25tX6Y
2020-09-111h 00Monthly ReflectionsGrowth - Sheikh Javad Shomali, Adam Ali [7/10]Full video: https://youtu.be/vy45qCmOASg
2020-09-111h 12Monthly ReflectionsPhilosophy - Sayed Hadi Rizvi, Sheikh Shabbar Mahdi [6/10]Full video: https://youtu.be/cFPda9yLrLw
2020-09-111h 03Monthly ReflectionsPoetry - Sayed Zafar Abbas, Adil Karim, Sayed Ali Alhakeem [5/10]Full Video: https://youtu.be/F_YEqOoxY54
2020-09-111h 32Monthly ReflectionsQur'an - Sheikh Hilli, Ali Asghar Khimani, Muhammad Ali Saadi [4/10]Full video: https://youtu.be/RpMXTunUpGk
2020-09-111h 05Monthly ReflectionsSociety - Sh.Jaffer Ladak, Sh.Faiyaz Jaffer, Neil Nasser [3/10]Video: https://youtu.be/avh7rM5m7fk
2020-09-111h 15Monthly ReflectionsHistory - Sayed Ali Raza Rizvi, Hussain Alnashed, Shabbir Agha Abbas [2/10]Full video: https://youtu.be/CECGIjbVrdQ
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Monthly ReflectionsAshura Reflections 2020 - What do you see? [1/10]YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/cWILSb4bbvE
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2020-08-2125 min