In this inspiring episode of Soul of Islam Radio, I reconnect with Sister Fatimah Linda Howarda former attorney, author, and spiritual guidewhose journey of transformation is a testament to the power of intention, faith, and inspired action. After the l

Drawing from the wisdom of Sultan al-Awliya Shaykh Muhammad Nazim Adil al-Haqqani (qs), I reflect in this episode on a brief but deeply impactful teaching about our relationship with the world. We exp

Over and over again, life brings me back to one central truth: the importance of the inward dimension of faith. While so much of our energy goes into the external aspects of religionrituals, lectures, and outward practicesnone of it has lasting value if

In this episode, I respond to a thoughtful question from a listener on the concept of "manifestation" and its compatibility with Islamic beliefespecially the doctrine of Tawheed, the oneness of Allah. The question gets to the heart of a common dilemma: h

I came across the bookSaved by the Lightby Dannion Brinkley years ago, and it left a lasting impression on me. In this episode, I reflect on the profound lessons from his near-death experience (NDE), where after being struck by lightning, he underwent a

I've been reflecting on a powerful book I recently started readingDajjal: The Antichristby Ahmed Thompson. Though written decades ago, its insights feel incredibly timely. In this short episode, I share some key passages and offer reflections on the gro

I recently had the immense blessing of performing Umrah in the sacred city of Mecca. Seeing the Kaaba again was deeply movinga spiritual vortex unlike anything else. It's more than just a ritual; it's a moment that demands presence. I chose not to take p

The message in this episode might sound counterintuitive at firstbut its one of the most important reminders I can share. Rather than another guide on how to improve your life, I wanted to explore the opposite: how to ruin it. And the answer is both pai

After just returning from a transformative journey that took me from Afghanistan to Istanbul and then back home to Southern California, I wanted to share some reflections on what real spiritual progre

Fear is the root of nearly all sufferingconflict, war, greed, tyranny, and oppression. In this episode, I explore how fear operates both personally and collectively, veiling us from clarity and peace, and how it binds us to a life governed by survival ra