IlmFeed Podcast

Shabbir Hassan and Omar Shahid dive deep into the world of online influencers and discuss influencer marketing, how social media can be used for good and why being an influencer may not always be good for one's spiritual and mental well-being. 00:00 Introduction 04:30 What is an 'influencer'? 06:59 Being a positive influencer 10:50 Influencer marketing 13:00 Vanity metrics - more followers doesn't mean someone is more qualified 16:13 Are Muslim influencers representatives of Islam? 20:23 "Don't become an influencer" - the perils of fame 28:20 Everyone has some level of influence 29:57 The need for personal accountability 32:14 What is your intention in seeking to become an 'influencer'? 34:40 The need for mentors 37:14 Leaving journalism 40:05 Concluding remarks

Despite difficulties and challenges, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith explains why as Muslims we should remain optimistic. He also explains how Malcolm X led him to Islam and why the Muslim community needs to understand the difference between racism, prejudice & bias and how to overcome them. 0:00 - Introduction 2:35 - Lockdown - A Blessing in Disguise? 5:00 - Having an Optimistic Outlook 12:12 - George Floyd's Killing 15:52 - Challenging Police Brutality & Getting Arrested 23:08 - Systemic Oppression in America 27:19 - Embracing Islam and Malcolm X's Influence 34:27 - Understanding and Overcoming Racism, Prejudice & Bias 55:25 - Protesting and Standing Up for Justice 1:00:35 - Concluding Pieces of Advice

In our first IlmFeed Podcast under lockdown, Ustadh Shabbir is joined by Qari Hussain Anwar where they speak about the prospect of spending the whole of Ramadan at home without being able to go to the masjid.

This week's Friday reminder was by Ustadh Abid Khan and he spoke about prophetic gratitude in times of hardship.

This week's Friday reminder was by Shaykh Hasib Noor and he spoke about prophetic optimism.

Assalamualaykum dear IlmFeed Podcast listeners.  We have had to suspend recordings of new podcast episodes due to the Coronavirus pandemic and we are currently looking at ways to conduct podcast recordings online. We are also broadcasting live Friday reminders on Facebook as an alternative to the Jumu'ah khutbas which have been suspended in many countries. InshaAllah we will be uploading the audio onto our podcast channels every Friday.

Assalamualaykum dear IlmFeed Podcast listeners.  We have had to suspend recordings of new podcast episodes due to the Coronavirus pandemic and we are currently looking at ways to conduct podcast recordings online. We are also broadcasting live Friday reminders on Facebook as an alternative to the Jumu'ah khutbas which have been suspended in many countries. InshaAllah we will be uploading the audio onto our podcast channels every Friday.

In this episode Ibn Ali Miller discusses the need to engage and connect with the Muslim youth and his thoughts on a video which went viral which showed him stop a fight between two young men. Support the IlmFeed podcast: http://launchgood.com/ilmfeedpodcast

In this episode, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla talks with Dr. Mahera Ruby about the importance of parenting coaches, the significance of motherhood, raising spiritual children and the 5 Ps for fulfilling relationships. Support the IlmFeed Podcast at: http://launchgood.com/ilmfeedpodcast

In this episode Boonaa Mohammed explains his spoken word journey and how he left the mainstream to produce poetry for the Muslim community. He also reveals why he thinks its important to tell stories and build a legacy through the creative medium such as poetry & film and speaks about his new film 'Righteous Sinner'.