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

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 n

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

Meditation is often overlooked within the Muslim community, yet it's foundational to truly living and embodying the faith. In this episode, I explore the essential role of meditation in Islamnot as a

In this deeply enriching episode of Soul of Islam Radio, I sit down with Dr. Munir Bauer, a hypnotherapist and clinical psychology PhD candidate who has spent over a decade exploring the intersection

Over the years, I've had the blessing of keeping company with my dear friend and brother Jamil Popatia, and our most recent trip to Morocco, became the foundation for this deeply personal and necessar

In this episode, I explore one of the most sobering and thought-provoking exercises Ive done using ChatGPT: asking it to simulate the strategies the devil might use to distance people from Godwithou

After the spiritual intensity and sacred beauty of Ramadan, many of us are left wonderinghow do we sustain this light throughout the rest of the year? In this episode, I reflect on the deeper meaning