AlMaghrib Podcast
Dive into transformative Islamic education with AlMaghrib. Our podcast brings you timeless knowledge from the Seerah of the Prophet ﷺ, profound reflections on the Qur'an, and practical guidance for navigating modern challenges. Each episode features renowned scholars and instructors, offering insights that bridge traditional teachings with contemporary relevance. Whether you're seeking spiritual growth, intellectual enrichment, or practical advice, the AlMaghrib Podcast is your companion on the journey of knowledge.
Episodes
They Spent 70 Years Making You Laugh at UFOs, Here's Why | AlMaghrib Podcast
For 70 years you were taught to laugh at UFOs, and that wasn't an accident. After WWII, the US saw an explosion of 10,000+ sightings, and what followed was one of the earliest examples of social engineering: a deliberate campaign to make it a cultural stigma to even talk about them. So what's really going on?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar AlShukry sits down with Sh. Fa
Why Your Salah Feels Disconnected (And How to Fix It) | Ustadha Sarah Sultan | Al Maghrib Podcast
Ever stand for salah and feel… nothing? You're not broken, and that feeling may say more about the state of your brain than the state of your heart. In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar AlShukry sits down with Ustadha Sarah Sultan, a licensed mental health counselor, to answer the real questions about focus, emotion, and connection in prayer.They unpack why khushu' looks dif
He Memorized Quran at 9. By 14 He Was Teaching. Now He Runs an Institution | AlMaghrib Podcast
He memorized the Quran at 9. Started teaching at 14. Left corporate accounting to build an institution from scratch and in 4 years, produced 40+ huffaz.Imam Hamzah Ghia is the founder of Hamd Institute in Houston, TX, a full-time Quran memorization and Islamic studies program that started with 5 students and now serves hundreds, powered by over 118 volunteers. In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podc
What Childhood Trauma Does to Your Marriage and How to Fix it | Ust. Yasmin & Ust. Sarah Sultan
You’re aware of your wounds. You’ve tried therapy. You’ve made so much du’a. And you still feel stuck.Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed and Ustadha Sarah Sultan go beneath the surface in this conversation. Covering why trauma doesn’t come from the event itself but from not having the tools to process it, why addictions and harmful behaviors won’t stop until you understand the need they’re filling. How childh
How Islam Returned to Spain After 500 Years | The Untold Story of Granada - Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Ust. Hisham Melara
For centuries, Granada has symbolized the final chapter of Muslim Spain.But what many people don't know is that Islam is experiencing a remarkable revival in Spain today.In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits down with Ust. Hisham Melara in Granada to discuss the rebirth of Islam in Spain, the story behind the first mosque built in Granada after 500 years, the challe
How Imam Qasim Rebuilt the Hood Through Islam | AlMaghrib Podcast with Sh. Ammar Alshukry
What does it really take to rebuild a community?In this powerful conversation, Imam Qasim shares decades of wisdom on sacrifice, leadership, dawah, marriage, inner-city community work, and the mindset required to truly impact people’s lives. From operating in Houston’s Fifth Ward to building Masjid Al-Tawheed into a source of hope and transformation, this episode dives deep into the realities of s
From Homelessness to the NFL | Azeez Al-Shaair: A Story of Tawakkul | AlMaghrib Podcast
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair shares one of the most powerful stories ever told on the AlMaghrib Podcast.From homelessness, house fires, and raising his younger brothers… to becoming an NFL star while holding tightly to his Islam - this episode is a reminder of what tawakkul, sacrifice, and responsibility truly look like.Azeez opens up about: • Growing up homeless as a Muslim in Americ
The Sudan Crisis No One Is Talking About | AlMaghrib Podcast
The Sudan crisis is one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of our time and the world isn't paying attention. In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry and Imam Khalid Latif sit down to expose the reality on the ground in Sudan, the genocide unfolding in Darfur, and why the global community has largely turned a blind eye.Over 12 million people displaced. Mass graves. F
They Couldn't Break Him | The Legacy of Imam Jamil Al-Amin | Black History Month | AlMaghrib Podcast
During Black History Month, we honor the life and legacy of Imam Jamil Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, a towering figure of the Civil Rights Movement who spent over 25 years wrongfully imprisoned before passing away on November 23rd, 2025.We sat down with Wasiq Javed, founder of Students for Imam Jamil Al-Amin and law student at UT Austin, to remember this giant of American Muslim history
Your Ultimate Ramadan Fiqh Guide | Dr. Waleed Basyouni | AlMaghrib Podcast
Get ready for Ramadan with this comprehensive Q&A session featuring Dr. Waleed Basyouni, President of AlMaghrib Institute. Sh. Ammar AlShukry sits down with Sh. Waleed to answer 50+ of your most commonly asked fasting questions - all in one place.Questions answered in this episode include:- Should I follow moon sighting, calculations, or my local masjid?- Do pregnant and breastfeeding women fa
"There Is NO Illuminati" | Sh. Kamal El Mekki Explains
Is the Illuminati preparing the way for Dajjal?A viewer commented that anyone who doesn't see the connection between the New World Order and the fitna of Dajjal is ""blind."" Shaykh Kamal El Mekki responds with a reality check that might surprise you.In this clip, Shaykh Kamal addresses:❌ Why there's no evidence for the Illuminati❌ The Jay-Z and Rihanna ""Illu
3 Reasons Why Goals Don't Last | Mohammad Faris & Sh. Ammar Alshukry
95% of New Year's resolutions fail by February. But it's not because you're lazy or undisciplined.In this episode, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Mohamed Faris, author of The Productive Muslim and The Barakah Effect, to reveal the 3 reasons why most goals fail and what you should do instead.You'll discover:✅ Why motivation is unreliable (and what to rely on instead)✅ The hier
Surprising Ways to Celebrate New Year | Sh. Waleed Basyouni & Sh. Ammar Alshukry
New Year's Eve is celebrated everywhere — from Times Square to Muslim-majority countries. It's truly a global phenomenon. But as Muslims, can we participate? Is saying ""Happy New Year"" allowed? What about fireworks, parties, and resolutions?In this focused discussion, Shaykh Waleed Basyouni — President of AlMaghrib Institute and senior member of AMJA's fatwa commi
Sudan Is Falling Apart | And Here's Why Nobody Noticed | Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Omer Alghabshawi
Sudan is falling apart. 40 million Muslims. And almost nobody noticed.Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Sudanese historian, Omer Alghabshawi, to uncover the untold story of a nation that shaped Islam across continents, yet remains invisible to most Muslims today. As genocide unfolds in Darfur and civil war tears the country apart, this conversation reveals why Sudan's history matters more t
Muslim Dawah Isn't Working. Here's Why and What to Do | Sh. Kamal El Mekki & Sh. Ammar Alshukry
Is Muslim dawah broken?Shaykh Kamal El Mekki doesn't hold back in this eye-opening conversation with Shaykh Ammar AlShukry about the state of dawah in America. With Christianity experiencing a resurgence and Muslims still using aggressive debate tactics from the 1970s, have we pushed away the very people we should be inviting to Islam?In this episode, Shaykh Kamal reveals:❌ Why street debates
"Merry Christmas" | Everything You Need to Know about Xmas Parties, Gifts, Secret Santa and more!
Christmas is everywhere -- decorations at work, parties with coworkers, family gatherings, Secret Santa exchanges, and the constant question: ""Can I say Merry Christmas?"" This is for Muslims living in the West, navigating the holiday season requires clarity, compassion, and understanding.In this comprehensive discussion, Shaykh Waleed Basyouni — President of AlMaghrib Institu
Why You Feel Empty: Overcoming Anxiety & Attachment | Ust. Yasmin Mogahed & Ust. Sarah Sultan
Is your anxiety a sign of spiritual emptiness or unhealed trauma? In this deep dive, Ust. Yasmin Mogahed reveals the profound connection between your emotional health and your attachment to Allah.If you struggle with people-pleasing, constant worry, or a feeling of a "void" in your heart, this conversation offers the ultimate Islamic roadmap to healing. Yasmin combines modern psychologic
Porn Addiction in the Muslim Community: Causes & Treatment | Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Dr. Omar Husain
We sin, we repent, and sometimes we fall again.For many Muslims, pornography is one of the hardest cycles to break and one of the least talked-about struggles in our community.In this powerful episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits with Dr. Omar Husain — AlMaghrib’s resident expert on addiction, licensed clinician, and graduate of Al-Azhar — to unpack the reality of porn addicti
Can Muslims Celebrate Thanksgiving? | Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Sh. Waleed Basyouni
🦃 Is it okay for Muslims to celebrate Thanksgiving? What about turkey dinner with family? Can you participate in workplace celebrations?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Shaykh Waleed Basyouni — President of AlMaghrib Institute and senior member of AMJA's fatwa committee — to answer one of the most common questions American Muslims face every Novemb
The Incredible Worship of Vietnamese Muslims | Sh. Abdulbary Yahya & Sh. Ammar Alshukry
What does success look like when faith defines your path?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Shaykh Abdulbary Yahya — one of AlMaghrib’s earliest instructors — to uncover his remarkable journey from Vietnam to Seattle to the University of Madinah.From growing up as one of the only Muslims in his school, to turning down a promising football career, to dedi
Are We Near the Hour? Minor & Major Signs Explained | Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Sh. Kamal El Mekki
Everyone’s heard of the Dajjal, the Mahdi, and the Beast of the Earth but what’s authentic and what’s speculation?Are we truly living in the End Times? With global chaos, AI, and moral decline, it’s a question many Muslims are asking. In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits down with Sh. Kamal El Mekki — AlMaghrib’s expert on the Signs of the Hour — to unpack what the Pro
Can Muslims Celebrate Halloween? Muslim Guide to the Holiday Season | Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Sh. Waleed Basyouni
Every year, as the holiday season approaches, Muslims living in the West face the same questions:🎃 Can we participate in Halloween?🦃 What’s the Islamic perspective on Thanksgiving?🎄 Is having a Christmas tree or saying “Merry Christmas” allowed?🎆 How should Muslims celebrate New Year’s?In this in-depth episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Shaykh Waleed Basyouni —
Can the Quran heal you? | Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman
How does the Quran actually heal - spiritually, mentally, and even physically? And does classical aqidah still matter in an age of secularism, pluralism, and modern doubts?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Shaykh Ammar Alshukry sits down with Dr. Zohair Abdul Rahman — physician, researcher, and AlMaghrib’s newest instructor — to explore the meaning of Quranic shifa (healing), ruqyah, and t
How Quran and Nature Transform Young Men | Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Qari Mikail Saddique
Can the Quran and time spent in nature truly transform young men?In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Qari Mikail Saddique joins Sh. Ammar AlShukry to explore how recitation, mentorship, and reconnecting with the natural world can help shape stronger, more grounded Muslim men.Through personal stories of homeschooling, youth work, Quran teaching, and time spent at his Texas ranch, Qari Mikail
Is Depression a Test from Allah? | Islam & Mental Health | Sh. Ammar Alshukry & Ust. Sarah Sultan
Can depression be a test from Allah, or is it a sign of weak faith? In this episode of the AlMaghrib Podcast, Sh. Ammar Alshukry sits down with Ustadha Sarah Sultan, a licensed mental health counselor, to discuss Islam’s perspective on depression, seasonal affective disorder, loneliness, and the stigma around mental health in the Muslim community.Together, they explore:How to understand depression
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