IlmFeed Podcast

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir poses questions about the COVID-19 vaccines to Dr Wajid Akhtar and Dr Imran Qureshi (Consultant in Infection).  Topics: 0:00 - Introduction 02:15 - Guests' Qualifications & Credentials 07:49 - The different COVID-19 vaccines and how they differ 09:55 - How were the vaccines developed and approved so quickly? 12:53 - How were the vaccines tested? 16:06 - What ingredients do these vaccines contain? 18:15 - How an mRNA vaccine works. 21:41 - Are there any haram ingredients in the vaccines? 23:51 - Are there any risks and side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccine? 27:51 - Will the vaccines protect against new strains of the virus? 32:21 - There's a high recovery rate so why is there a need for a vaccine? 35:29 - The long-term effects of COVID-19 36:41 - Is the vaccine a must? 39:49 - Have the guests taken the vaccine themselves? 41:21 - Being suspicious of healthcare professionals.  44:14 - Are the governments using the vaccine to track/control people through nano-chips? 47:00 - Does the vaccine change DNA? 47:22 - Will the vaccine become mandatory? 48:47 - Are doctors benefitting financially by recommending the vaccine? 51:11 - Dr. Imran's final thoughts 52:28 - Dr. Wajid's final thoughts 54:45 - Conclusion

Ustadh Shabbir and Shaykh Ibraheem Menk look back at 2020 and share tips on how to adopt patience and resilience in the face of difficulties. Please consider supporting IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed 

Ustadh Shabbir and Dr. Sohaib Saeed have a discussion about Qur'an translations and how Qur'an verses are sometimes misinterpreted by those who don't have a good understanding of the Arabic language.

Ustadha Fatima and Umm Talha talk about the struggles people have been facing in their marriages and family during lockdown, the importance of making time for the Qur’an in our daily lives and advice on raising a hafidh. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Mufti Muneer where they discuss what it means to love the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), how Muslims should respond to insults against the Prophet and freedom of speech. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Ustadha Nuriddeen Knight where they discuss various topics including choosing Islam for yourself, lessons from the life of Aisha (ra), the commodification and economic appropriation of hijab and the time and place for beauty. Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla is joined by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi where they discuss various topics including what lessons we can learn from the pandemic, how to revive the ummah and lessons from Surah Yusuf. Subscribe to Ustadha's Fatima's channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/fbarakatullah

Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Shaykh Saad Tasleem where they discuss all things related to trends, modesty, self-esteem, inward vs outward, and more!

Ustadh Shabbir and Mufti Abdur-Rahman Mangera speak about various aspects relating to marriage from the need for self-reflection, managing one's expectations of marriage and what to look for in a spouse.   Purchase the Handbook of a Healthy Muslim Marriage Book: https://www.whitethreadpress.com/publication/handbook-of-a-healthy-muslim-marriage/

Shabbir is joined by Mohammed Faris, the founder of The Productive Muslim company who dicussess how to start the new Islamic year off strongly, how to overcome laziness, and some essential productivity tips! Support IlmFeed: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed