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ISRA Podcast

ISRA Foundation 229 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

ISRA Podcast is produced by ISRA Foundation, an academic institute focused on enriching the Islamic knowledge and faith of Muslims and Muslim leaders worldwide. It discusses topics related to education, Iman, and building stronger Muslim communities. The foundation also highlights its online classes and academic resources as tools for spiritual and scholarly growth.

Episodes

Mistake That Changed Prophet Dawud's Heart | Tawbah & Your Time With Allah | Kitab ul Zuhd Ep. 17
Mistake That Changed Prophet Dawud's Heart | Tawbah & Your Time With Allah | Kitab ul Zuhd Ep. 17 Oct 8, 2026 01:10:28 What if your biggest mistake could become the reason you grow closer to Allah?In Episode 17 of Kitab ul Zuhd, we reflect on the life of Prophet Dawud, a prophet, king, worshipper, and servant of Allah whose life teaches powerful lessons about humility, judgment, repentance, and sincere worship.From his extraordinary worship and private time with Allah to the moment he realized he had judged a matt
Muslims Are Growing, Yet Our Voice Is Getting Weaker | Islamophobia & Future of Our Community
Muslims Are Growing, Yet Our Voice Is Getting Weaker | Islamophobia & Future of Our Community Oct 3, 2026 00:35:22 Over the past four decades, the Muslim community in North America has grown from small gatherings in homes and basements into established masjids, schools, institutions, businesses, and community organizations.But with that growth comes an important question: Have we continued to clearly communicate and represent the core message of Islam?In this Jumu'ah Khutbah, Imam Azhar Subedar reflects on
When Your Good Deeds Make You Arrogant | The Hidden Trap of Shaitan | Mufti Wasim Khan
When Your Good Deeds Make You Arrogant | The Hidden Trap of Shaitan | Mufti Wasim Khan Oct 1, 2026 01:05:17 Sometimes Shaitan does not need to make you stop doing good. He can make you feel better than everyone else because of the good you do.In this Jumu'ah Khutbah, Mufti Wasim Khan explores one of the most subtle dangers on the path toward Allah: when worship, knowledge, religious practice, or good deeds begin feeding the ego instead of humbling the heart.The lecture examines how pride can slowly
Backbiting in Islam | The Sin That Can Follow You to the Ṣirāṭ | Jumu'ah Khutbah by Imam Adil
Backbiting in Islam | The Sin That Can Follow You to the Ṣirāṭ | Jumu'ah Khutbah by Imam Adil Sep 25, 2026 00:36:42 What if the words you casually said about someone today followed you on the Day of Judgment?This Jumu'ah Khutbah explores the serious dangers of backbiting, slander, suspicion, accusations, and careless speech. From the Quranic warning against backbiting to the Prophet's teachings about controlling the tongue, the khutbah explains why something that feels like “just a conversation” can hav
How Shaitan Traps You When You Get Closer to Allah | Kitab ul Zuhd Ep. 20 | Sh Kashif Siddiqui
How Shaitan Traps You When You Get Closer to Allah | Kitab ul Zuhd Ep. 20 | Sh Kashif Siddiqui Sep 23, 2026 00:26:35 What happens when you finally start making progress in your Dīn?In Episode 20 of Heartfelt: Softening the Heart, Sh Kashif Siddiqui explores the subtle ways Shaitan changes his approach when a believer begins improving. Using a football analogy, he explains how Shaitan may push a person toward spiritual burnout, or plant arrogance and feelings of superiority when they begin doing well.The session
Tawbah in Islam: How to Truly Repent & Avoid Backbiting | Jumu'ah Khutbah by Imam Adil
Tawbah in Islam: How to Truly Repent & Avoid Backbiting | Jumu'ah Khutbah by Imam Adil Sep 21, 2026 00:31:16 Tawbah is more than simply saying, “I repent.” In this Jumu'ah Khutbah, we explore what sincere repentance really requires, how a believer learns from their mistakes, and why returning to Allah must be reflected through action.The khutbah also addresses Ghibah, slander, false accusations, and the serious consequences of our words. From repairing the rights of others to being careful with what
Think Before You Speak | The Power of Your Words in Islam | Kitab ul Zuhd By Mufti MWK
Think Before You Speak | The Power of Your Words in Islam | Kitab ul Zuhd By Mufti MWK Sep 10, 2026 00:50:19 Your words can build someone up, destroy their confidence, strengthen a relationship, or create consequences you never expected. This powerful lecture explores the Islamic responsibility of the tongue and why knowing when to speak and when to remain silent is an essential part of faith and character.The discussion covers the Prophet ﷺ's concise speech, becoming comfortable with silence, the ri
How the Quran Guides Modern Muslim Life | Knowledge Through Quran | Q&A with Nouman Ali Khan
How the Quran Guides Modern Muslim Life | Knowledge Through Quran | Q&A with Nouman Ali Khan Sep 8, 2026 01:03:21 How should Muslims respond when society becomes increasingly hostile toward Islam? Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan discusses why Muslims need meaningful engagement, stronger Islamic education, and a deeper relationship with the Qurʾān rather than isolation.He also explores love for Allāh, Islamic ethics, setting boundaries, and how Qurʾānic guidance can address modern challenges in psychology, economics, a
When Desire Becomes Your God | The Hidden Danger of Following Your Feelings | Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan
When Desire Becomes Your God | The Hidden Danger of Following Your Feelings | Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan Sep 5, 2026 00:33:12 What happens when your desires become more powerful than your belief in Allāh?In this powerful Jumu'ah Khutbah, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explores a profound passage from the Qurʾān about people who take their desires as their god. The discussion examines how a person can have knowledge, belief, and even religious practice, yet gradually allow emotions and desires to become the ultimate standard for
How to Return to Allah & Fix Your Heart | Tawbah, Muhasabah & Spiritual Growth | Softening the Heart
How to Return to Allah & Fix Your Heart | Tawbah, Muhasabah & Spiritual Growth | Softening the Heart Sep 3, 2026 01:05:16 The believer will make mistakes. The question is not whether you will fall.The question is: where will you turn when you do?In Episode 13 of Heartfelt: Softening the Heart, Mufti MWK explores the journey of returning to Allāh, the danger of spiritual arrogance, and the importance of regularly holding yourself accountable.Drawing from Kitāb al-Zuhd wa al-Raqāʾiq, this powerful session explores Tawb
The Friends You Choose Are Changing You | Your Circle Matters | Kitab Ul Zuhd Ep.12 By Mufti MWK
The Friends You Choose Are Changing You | Your Circle Matters | Kitab Ul Zuhd Ep.12 By Mufti MWK Aug 27, 2026 01:06:55 Some friendships make life easier.Some make you laugh.And some quietly change the person you are becoming.The people we spend our time with influence our habits, our priorities, our character, and even our relationship with Allāh.In this episode of Heartfelt: Softening the Heart, Mufti MWK explores the importance of friendship and companionship through lessons from Kitāb al-Zuhd wa al-Raqāʾiq by I
When Hatred Makes You Unjust | The Qur'an's Warning About Anger & Revenge | Nouman Ali Khan
When Hatred Makes You Unjust | The Qur'an's Warning About Anger & Revenge | Nouman Ali Khan Aug 22, 2026 00:28:10 There are moments when we feel completely certain that we are right.Someone hurt us.Someone betrayed us.Someone treated us unfairly.And suddenly, everything we want to do feels justified.But the Qur'an asks a difficult question:Is it really justice?Or has hatred quietly taken control of the heart?In this powerful Jumu'ah Khutbah, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan reflects on the Qur'anic command

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