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 and discuss what justice still looks like for him and our political prisoners.May Allah have mercy on his soul. الله أكبر🔔 Subscribe to AlMaghrib's YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.

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 fast or pay fidya?- What do women do when their period is irregular during Ramadan?- Which medications break the fast? What about injections and IVs?- Is it 8 or 20 rak'ahs for Taraweeh?- When exactly can a traveler break their fast?- Can students break their fast for important exams?- When do I stop eating for suhoor—at the adhan or after?- Can I make du'a in English during Taraweeh?And more!Watch it, save it, and share it with your friends and family for barakah!Subscribe and turn on notifications for more beneficial content.#Ramadan #Fiqh #AlMaghrib #IslamicEducation #Fasting

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 ""Illuminati"" conspiracy debunked❌ Why Dajjal doesn't need anyone to ""pave the way"" for him❌ How Muslims fill in blanks about end times without evidence❌ The same answer applies to AI and Dajjal theoriesThe hadith is clear: Dajjal will come with the help of shayateen and the superpowers Allah has given him. He doesn't need the Illuminati, New World Order, or AI to be successful. So why do we keep inserting these theories into Islamic eschatology without evidence?🎥 WATCH THE FULL EPISODE:Is Muslim Dawah Broken? https://youtu.be/t_GOdLTbfHU📺 WATCH NEXT:Are We Near the Hour? Signs of the Day of Judgment: https://youtu.be/tBY9oXxxUe0Featured:Shaykh Kamal El Mekki & Shaykh Ammar Alshukry

Mohammad Faris, author and productivity coach who founded ProductiveMuslim.org, shares practical Islamic approaches to lasting goals. He explains why fuzzy intentions, outcome attachment, and starting too big sink efforts. Short takes cover probing your why, tiny habit design, organizing life around Salah, and tests to protect sincerity.

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 committee — gives clear, practical guidance on how Muslims should approach New Year's celebrations.You'll learn:→ Why New Year's is fundamentally different from religious holidays→ Can you say ""Happy New Year""?→ Can Muslims attend New Year's parties and work dinners?→ Is buying personal fireworks halal or haram?→ What makes a New Year's celebration cross into haram territory→ Why New Year's resolutions are perfectly Islamic→ How to distinguish between cultural and religious practicesShaykh Waleed breaks down exactly where the boundaries are: what's prohibited, what's permissible, and what principles should guide your decisions. This podcast is about understanding that New Year's, unlike Christmas or other religious holidays, has no religious connotation and is simply a cultural marker of time.Whether you're wondering if you can wish your coworkers ""Happy New Year,"" planning a family dinner, or questioning whether that fireworks purchase is halal, this conversation provides the clarity you need.🔔 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more practical Islamic guidance for modern life.Follow AlMaghrib:📱 Instagram: instagram.com/almaghribworld🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@almaghribworld

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 than ever. In this episode, you'll discover:🔥 The Sudanese Sahabi you never heard about🔥 Why Malcolm X chose his name🔥 How a Sudanese scholar built mosques in New York in the early 1900s🔥 How Sudan lost 2 million people in massacres no one talks about🔥 A country richer than you think — agricultural land equal to the EU, 110 million livestock, and the 3rd largest gold reserves in Africa🔥 From training African scholars for centuries to influencing Islamic movements across the continent, why does nobody know about Sudan? Despite being home to 40 million Muslims, having a history that predates Islam itself, and producing scholars who shaped Islamic education worldwide, Sudan remains the Muslim world's best-kept secret.From ancient Christian kingdoms to the Mahdi's revolution against British colonialism, from Nubian civilizations to modern Islamic universities serving all of Africa — this is the history they don't teach you.🔔 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more educational and authentic knowledge.

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 and ""gotcha"" videos are destroying Muslim credibility❌ The shocking confession from a famous YouTube da'i about doing it ""for hits, not dawah""❌ How Muslims could have aligned with Christians instead of alienating them✅ What actual research shows about how people REALLY convert to Islam✅ The difference between ""effective"" and ""successful"" dawah✅ Real examples of dawah done right Watch Next: Are We Near the Hour? Minor & Major Signs Explained by Shaykh Kamal El Mekki [https://youtu.be/tBY9oXxxUe0]

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 Institute and senior member of AMJA's fatwa committee — sits down with Shaykh Ammar AlShukry to address every Christmas question Muslims face, from greetings to gifts, from workplace celebrations to family dinners.You'll learn:→ Why don't Muslims celebrate Christmas?→ Should you say ""Merry Christmas"" or ""Happy Holidays""→ Can you attend Christmas dinner with non-Muslim family?→ Can I accept or give Christmas bonuses?→ Can I participate in Secret Santa→ What converts should know about maintaining family ties→ The difference between cultural participation and religious celebration→ How to navigate workplace Christmas parties and decorations→ Why context matters: Muslims in America vs Muslims in Muslim countriesThis podcast is about understanding where the boundaries are while maintaining your Muslim identity, respecting others, and keeping family ties strong. Whether you're a born Muslim, a convert with non-Muslim family, or someone just trying to figure out how to handle December at work, this conversation offers the nuanced, practical guidance you need.🔔 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more real conversations about Islam in the modern world.📺 Related Videos:Can Muslims Celebrate Thanksgiving? [link]Halloween: The Islamic Ruling [link]New Year's: Halal or Haram? [link]Follow AlMaghrib:📱 Instagram: instagram.com/almaghribworld🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@almaghribworld

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 psychological principles (like inner child work and nervous system regulation) with timeless Quranic wisdom to help you reclaim your heart.In this video, you will learn: 🌿 The "Orange Juice" Analogy: How to identify what you are truly dependent on. 🌿 Trauma & Faith: Understanding how childhood wounds impact your ability to trust Allah. 🌿 Breaking Patterns: How to stop people-pleasing and unlearn harmful shame. 🌿 Practical Healing: Techniques to regulate your nervous system and process suppressed emotions.Start your journey from spiritual emptiness to peace (Sakina) today.🎙️ Speaker: Yasmin Mogahed 📚 Topics: Islamic Psychology, Mental Health, Tawakkul, Trauma RecoveryCHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: The Root of Anxiety 02:31 - The "Orange Juice" Analogy: What Are You Dependent On? 06:41 - The Danger of Unhealthy Attachment to People 08:43 - Worship of the Self vs. Worship of Allah 16:24 - How to Build True Attachment to Allah 22:15 - Healing the Inner Child with Islamic Wisdom 24:58 - Holistic Well-Being: Mind, Body & Soul 26:33 - Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) 28:36 - How Childhood Trauma Fuels Anxiety 31:06 - PTSD & Childhood Influences 34:57 - Is Your People-Pleasing a Trauma Response? 38:32 - How to Unlearn Harmful Mental Patterns 41:37 - Shame vs. Guilt: A Crucial Distinction 46:10 - Remorse is Healthy, Shame is Toxic 49:20 - Practical Steps to Regulate Your Nervous System 53:20 - The Diving Reflex: A Physical Hack for Calm 54:10 - Why You Must Involve the Body in Healing 57:10 - Overthinking vs. Under-feeling 59:10 - The Importance of Processing Stored Emotions 1:02:00 - Restoring Your Relationship with Allah 1:08:33 - The Power of Dua in Healing 1:08:39 - Closing Thoughts#YasminMogahed #IslamicHealing #TraumaRecovery #AnxietyRelief #MentalHealthInIslam #InnerChildHealing #Tawakkul #SpiritualGrowth

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 addiction, how it affects the brain, marriages, spirituality, and how Muslims can finally break free.This episode covers what every Muslim parent, spouse, and youth worker needs to know.What You’ll Learn:How pornography hijacks the brainWhy even religious Muslims fall into this sinThe impact on marriage, intimacy, self-worth, and mental healthHow early exposure is destroying our youthIslamic principles on lowering the gazeStep-by-step treatment strategiesHow parents can protect their kidsWhat empathy looks like in the Muslim communityWhen (and whether) addiction must be disclosed before marriage📌 'Inside Out, Outside In': AlMaghrib’s mental wellness course https://www.almaghrib.online/insideout/