IlmFeed Podcast

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir Hassan and Ustadh Tufayl Ahmad unpack the genius behind Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ communication skills: the structure behind his teaching, the way he held attention, built trust, and made complex truths simple enough to never be forgotten. We go through real hadith, breaking down the techniques hiding inside them - how a single question could flip an entire audience's assumptions, how a story could carry a timeless lesson, and how an entire religion could be summed up in one sentence. Along the way, we talk about what it actually means to communicate with wisdom, not just information - and why that distinction matters more today than ever. This is a masterclass in speaking, teaching, and connecting with people - from the greatest communicator to ever live. If this episode benefited you, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe for more conversations like this. Support ilmfeed on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The Prophet's ﷺ gift of Jawami' al-Kalim 01:37 - The Prophet's ﷺ multifaceted personality 03:42 - The power of "the hook" in content and teaching 04:26 - Analysing the Hadith of the two words beloved to Ar-Rahman 07:16 - Analysing the Hadith of the bankrupt person 09:14 - Mount Safa: using the hook to build credibility 11:25 - Storytelling as a communication technique 12:39 - The story of the man who killed 99 people 15:39 - Knowing your audience 18:00 - The power of humor and relatability 19:27 - Patreon exclusive article announcement 19:52 - Using Humour to communicate 21:10 - Analogies and gestures 24:41 - The river analogy: purification through salah 29:28 - Teaching children thorugh actions 34:52 - Using the repetition technique 36:00 - Hadith JIbreel: The skill of saying less

Dr Daanish Mahmood shares how prioritizing salah (prayer) transformed his life - from a chance encounter with a university dean to building a following as a Muslim content creator without ever hiding his faith. This episode covers practical advice for staying consistent with salah and Islamic productivity tips. Support the ilmfeed podcast: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed 00:00 Intro 01:00 Prioritizing Salah Over Everything Else 04:39 Salah Should Not Be Transactional? 05:17 The Dean, The Masjid & A Life-Changing Handshake 09:29 Dua Isn't Enough - You Have To Make The Effort 12:01 Putting Yourself Out There For Marriage 17:37 The Power Of A Parent's Dua 23:41 Ibrahim's Dua & The Legacy Of Salah 27:39 How Dr Daanish's Content Journey Started 31:40 The Prayer Mat Trick That Went Viral 33:42 Staying Openly Muslim While Building A Following 37:40 Productivity Through The Lens Of Consistency 39:12 Planning Your Day (And Putting Salah First) 41:42 Cutting Distractions: Apps, Notifications & Digital Detox 47:59 Family, Screen Time & Phone-Free Walks 49:57 Dr Daanish's Daily Routine For Getting More Done 53:20 Barakah In Time - Why Some People Get More Done 54:50 Barakah In Money - Trusting Allah With Your Finances 1:03:00 Microefficiencies That Save Dr Daanish Hours 1:06:39 Dr Daanish's Final Advice On Beating Laziness

He's got 3.5 million followers, went viral more times than he can count, and coaches other creators on how to master the algorithm. But a part of him wants to leave it all behind. In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir sits down with Shoaib Hussain - better known as the Sunnah Guy - for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what fame actually costs. From the suicidal DMs he receives daily, to why he's always believed social media is "one of the worst drugs that exists," to what led him to stop posting daily after nearly 700 consecutive days. We break down some of his most viral videos, why attention is the real battlefield Muslims are losing online, and what actually changed after he hit millions of followers. In this episode: 📱 Why he's always seen social media as "one of the greatest forms of control" 🎯 The exact formula behind his viral hooks - broken down video by video 💔 Why he stopped posting for 6 months - and what's changing now 🗣️ His advice to his 18-year-old self Support the ilmfeed podcast at: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed

Ustadha Fatima was joined by Naaema Umm Eesa where they spoke about Naeema's work with new Muslims and the reasons why thousands of Western women are embracing Islam. 00:00 - Opening & Introduction 03:06 - Remembering Da'wah Giants: Uzma Jung & Omar Tate 13:49 - How Things Were Different for Converts Back in the Day 15:23 - Families Threatening New Muslims 18:36 - Supporting New Muslims: The Islam Awareness Project 24:45 - Marriage Challenges for Converts 33:45 - Why Western Women Convert to Islam 42:18 - Top Reasons Women Accept Islam 47:15 - Impact of Hijab on Non-Muslims 51:40 - The Power of Muslim Sisterhood & Community 1:06:30 - Islamic Marriage & Gender Roles 1:11:08 - The Power of Salam 1:11:50 - What Attracts Women to Muslim Men 1:13:31 - The 50-50 Concept in Marriage 1:17:19 - Final Advice: Take Benefit of Five Before Five

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Hammad look back at 2025, and some of the highs and lows of the past year.  00:00 - Introduction 4:07 - Mamdani Wins New York Mayor 12:09 - Lesson: Focus Your Influence Where It Matters 14:44 - The Charlie Kirk Incident 18:43 - Gaza: Two Years of Genocide 28:45 - Podcast Reflections & Favourite Episodes 31:35 - Fatherhood: Welcoming Baby Jibreel 36:00 - Journey to Masjid Al-Aqsa 43:01 - Sudan Crisis: 18 Million Displaced 52:09 - UK Far-Right Rise & Anti-Muslim Hate 58:02 - Muslim Heroes & Contributions in UK 02:10 - Awards: Best & Worst of 2025 1:05:15 - Closing Thoughts & Dua

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Briggs where they discussed if Muslims have a place in Western countries and how Muslims shaped the West. 00:00 - Introduction 02:25 - Mustaf'as New Book: Islam and the Making of the Modern World 06:30 - Traditional Dress vs Western Clothing 12:17 - Was Western Fashion Influenced by Islam? 14:05 - Why Muslims Immigrated to the West 18:00 - Post-World War Immigration & Windrush 22:26 - Britain was Built on Colonization 26:15 - Eurocentric Narratives in History 28:06 - The Roman Empire Became a Caliphate 37:15 - Muslim Contributions to Science 38:21 - Bayt Al Hikma - The House of Wisdom 44:50 - Fibonacci & Arabic Numerals 45:03 - Zero: The Number That Changed Everything 46:47 - What's Missing in Islamic Education 48:15 - The Griots - Oral Historians of West Africa 52:00 - Muslims Influencing Modern Culture Today 56:27 - Muslim Rappers & Urban Culture 59:56 - The Qatar World Cup Impact 1:00:20 - Ramadan Lights in London 1:02:37 - Australia's Favorite Food is Halal 1:03:44 - Muhammad - Most Popular Name in the UK 1:04:48 - Muslims Are Still Contributing 1:07:10 - What Can You Contribute as an Individual? 1:12:00 - Knowledge is Power - Final Message 1:13:00 - The 85-10-5 Philosophy 1:15:04 - Don't Be Like Cattle

Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by Aysha Mercedes who speaks about how she went from a life of partying and not beleiving in God to embraching Islam and how her experiences with trauma encouraged her to help others. 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - How Mufti Menk Changed Inspired my non-Muslim Mother 12:36 - Healing Childhood Wounds and Finding Myself   19:58 - Living With Trauma   28:09 - From Atheism & Partying to Embracing Islam   44:01 - The Father Wound: How Absent Fathers Shape Daughters   51:49 - Breaking Generational Trauma in Muslim Families   1:06:06 - Growing Spiritually and Staying Connected to Faith   1:18:11 - Supporting Reverts, Single Moms, and the Isolated   1:27:06 - Final Reflections and Message to the Listeners

Shaykha Fatima Barkatulla was joined by her father Mufti Abdul Qadir Barkatulla where they discussed the place of Muslims in the West and how Muslims can be a force for good at a time when the West is collapsing spirtually and morally.   00:00 - Introduction 01:42 - Early Muslim Communities in the UK 04:32 - Journey from India to the UK 10:18 - Developing an Islamic Database 15:08 - Meeting with General Zia-ul-Haq 16:29 - Muslims in India: Past & Present Challenges 21:43 - Political and Social Strategies for Muslims 25:10 - Muslim Identity and Future Challenges 29:33 - Should Muslims Migrate from the West? 35:25 - Lessons from Muslim History in Europe 41:28 - Muslim Society and Future Unity 43:53 - Can Muslim Nations Unite Like the EU? 46:46 - Reflections on Personal Growth and Journey 48:42 - Spiritual Growth & The Importance of I'tikaf 54:05 - Challenges of I'tikaf in Modern Times 58:26 - Balancing Worship and Knowledge 59:37 - Parenting Philosophy & Raising Children 1:01:36 - Advice for the Next Generation of Muslims 1:03:11 - Conclusion & Final Reflections

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Mohamad Baajour who shared 3 practical tips in how to raise righteous children.   00:00 - Introduction 01:26 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Qur'an? 04:46 - What is your favourite Du'a from the Sunnah? 07:00 - The power of Istighfar 11:49 - Do this Sunnah to have an angel make Du'a for you 13:46 - Tarbiyyah Role as an imam at the EPIC mosque 24:45 - Encouraging the youth to attend Fajr 24:58 - New challenges and dangers faced by today's youth 27:04 - Facilitating halal activities for the youth 28:11 - Parents need to live Islam 30:37 - Be gentle and encouraging towards your children 31:52 - Teach your children about Allah's attributes 33:22 - The power of making du'a for your children 37:02 - Leading by example 38:44 - What is Tarbiyyah & the Prophetic example 35:51 - Building Trust and Leading by Example 48:29 - Intentions for making your children Hafidh 56:03 - Balancing Travel and Community Involvement 59:11 - From a businessman to an Imam   A thank you to Al Khaleel Institute for facilitating this podcast. You can learn more about them at: https://alkhaleeltours.com/alkhaleelinstitute

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Moahmmad Shoaib who shared their experiences as young dads and Shoaib discussed how not having a father figure as a child inspired him to strive harder to be a great dad to his own children. 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Hadith about fatherhood 04:54 - Feeling 'ready' to be a father 09:27 - Being an active dad 15:31 - Balancing fatherhood and other responsibilities 20:29 - Reconciliation with absent father through Islam 29:03 - Navigating fatherhood through faith 36:57 - Homeschooling 45:40 - Parenting discipline and boundaries 56:53 - The importance of fatherly affection 1:04:53 - Being present as a father