AlMaghrib Podcast

🦃 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 November.From family gatherings to workplace potlucks, Shaykh Waleed provides a balanced, nuanced perspective on how Muslims living in America should approach Thanksgiving.They discuss:→ The historical origins of Thanksgiving and what it means today→ The Islamic ruling on celebrating cultural vs. religious holidays→ Can you eat turkey dinner with your family?→ What about Muslims with non-Muslim family members?→ Is Thanksgiving different for born-and-raised American Muslims?→ The importance of family connection and gratitude in Islam→ Practical guidelines for navigating Thanksgiving at work and home🎧 Whether you're a new Muslim, a parent trying to explain this to your kids, or someone just looking for clear guidance, this conversation offers clarity without compromising authenticity.📺 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast on YouTube, Apple and Spotify for more real conversations with scholars about the issues that matter to Muslims living in the West.Follow us:📱 Instagram: instagram.com/almaghribworld🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@almaghribworld#AlMaghribPodcast #Thanksgiving #IslamicRulings #MuslimsInAmerica #HalalOrHaram #MuslimLife

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 dedicating his life to dawah — this is a story of identity, resilience, and trust in Allah’s plan.They discuss:→ Growing up Muslim in 1980s America→ The moment he decided to leave everything for Madinah→ Lessons from his parents and community→ What studying in Madinah really taught him→ How to raise youth who choose deen over dunya🎧 This is one of the most inspiring episodes yet, a reminder that true success isn’t measured by status or wealth, but by sincerity and sacrifice.📺 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast on YouTube, Apply and Spotify for more real conversations with scholars, instructors, and community leaders.Follow us:📱 Instagram: instagram.com/almaghribworld🎥 TikTok: tiktok.com/@almaghribworld💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/almaghrib-institute-world#AlMaghribPodcast #IslamicPodcast #IslamicKnowledge

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 Prophet ﷺ actually said about the end of days.They discuss:Which signs the Prophet ﷺ listed and which came firstWhy believers must understand these events before they unfoldThe difference between minor and major signsHow to recognize misinformation about the End Times🎧 Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for authentic discussions that bridge classical knowledge and today’s world.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok:→ instagram.com/almaghribworld→ https://www.tiktok.com/@almaghribworld#DayOfJudgment #SignsOfTheHour #IslamicKnowledge #AlMaghribPodcast #AmmarAlshukry #KamalElMekki

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 — President of AlMaghrib Institute and Senior Member of the AMJA Fatwa Committee. Together, they unpack the fiqh, context, and wisdom behind how Muslims should navigate modern holidays.They discuss:The Islamic framework for celebrationsHow to balance identity, community, and dawah during the holidaysThe difference between religious vs. cultural celebrationsWhat’s permissible for kids, workplaces, and convertsWhy Muslims should make Eid special again🎧 A must-listen for every Muslim family navigating Western culture and Islamic principles.Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more faith-focused conversations every week.#AlMaghribPodcast #IslamAndHolidays #HalloweenInIslam #ChristmasInIslam #IslamicFiqh #IslamicPodcast

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 the connection between mental wellness, spirituality, and theology.Together they discuss:The real meaning of shifa in the QuranRuqyah and Surah al-Fatihah as evidence of divine healingHow the Quran impacts mental health and emotional resilienceClassical vs. modern theology — is aqidah still relevant today?Ibn Taymiyyah, Ibn al-Qayyim, and how their wisdom applies to modern challengesThe importance of mentorship and bridging classical knowledge with current issuesListen till the end for a conversation that redefines how we approach faith, healing, and understanding Allah’s words.Subscribe to the AlMaghrib Podcast for more deep, faith-centered conversations every week.#almaghribpodcast #quranichealing #theology #ruqyah #islamicpodcast

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 shares:How the Quran refines character and disciplineWhy being outdoors helps reduce anxiety and build spiritual focusWhat young men lose when they disconnect from natureLessons from mentorship, hard work, and memorizing QuranHow to raise boys who are faithful, capable, and emotionally strong🎧 A reflective conversation on what it takes to nurture confident, compassionate Muslim men in today’s world.#AlMaghribPodcast #QuranAndNature #MuslimMen #YouthDevelopment #IslamicPodcast #AmmarAlShukry

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 as both a clinical condition and a spiritual testPractical tools for coping with seasonal depression and lonelinessThe role of gratitude, community, and faith in healingWhen to seek professional help and why doing so can be an act of worshipThis is an honest, much-needed conversation at the intersection of Islam and psychology, designed to give hope and clarity to anyone struggling or supporting a loved one.If you found this episode beneficial, subscribe for more deep dives on faith, wellness, and the challenges facing Muslims today.#IslamAndMentalHealth #DepressionInIslam #AlMaghribPodcast