Episodes

In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will attempt to build a bridge of understanding between the human mind and the practices of meditation and mindfulness. You will learn about the art and state of meditation and its connection with the beloved prophet Muhammad pbuh. You will also learn about the different realities, dimensions, or arms of meditation, as well as the goal of implementing this practice. You will learn about how meditation and mindfulness are a doorway into t...

In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will touch upon the pitfalls of the path of selflessness towards Allah (swt). You will learn about the real meaning and purpose behind the path itself as well as the dangers that one could face due to the lack of awareness and remembrance. You will also learn about the dangers of knowledge and how it could veil the seeker from reality and from truly experiencing the Divine attributes. You will learn about the greatest pitfalls of the pat...

In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will take the opportunity to unravel the essence of fasting in Islam. You will learn about the connection between fasting, also known as sawm or siyam, and the human mind and heart. Despite the numerous physical benefits of fasting, the real benefits find their roots in the heart and the soul of man. You will learn about the real meaning behind why one is required to fast on the path of Islam. You will also learn about the beauty of fast...

Dhikr is the essence of our purpose in this universe. In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will discuss the reality, essence, and spiritual significance of Dhikr. You will learn about the meaning of the very word as well as its connection with the moment when every soul was in the Divine Presence. You will gain a better understanding of the fundamental nature and the purpose behind Dhikr. You will learn about the importance of dedicating a portion of the day for the remembra...

In this special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will touch upon one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam known as As-Salat. You will learn about the beauty, the reality, and the purpose of this Divine gift. You will also learn about the real definition, meaning, and correct interpretation of the very word, Salat. You will learn about the place of Salat in the Quran and its relationship with patience and taqwa. You will also learn its importance, the need for awareness durin...

In this special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will share the vision of the Islamic Renaissance. Perhaps nothing is more universally misunderstood than the way of life known as Islam. Although originally revealed as a divine and prophetic path to peace and prosperity, Islam has in recent times become globally associated with violence and terrorism, with intolerance and ignorance. Yet nothing could be further from the truth. Islam was revealed as a divine spiritual path of enli...

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In this special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will touch upon on the realities of the Divine attribute known as Al-Khaliq, The Creator. You will learn about the subtle connections between the The Creator and creation, the purpose of existence, and the manifestation of the attribute of Al-Khaliq in relation to science and mathematics. You will also learn about the root word of Kh-L-Q and its connection with Al-Khaliq and the continual nature of the Divine process of creation. ...

In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will interview Ahmed Pierstorff on the nature and place of music and entertainment in the modern world. Brother Ahmed will share with us what sparked his interest in music as well as the events and experiences that fueled his creativity and continued involvement. You will learn about how music is misused as a tool for escapism and distancing the mind from confronting personal issues and problems, as well as how music can be a modality for...

In this special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will attempt to uncover the realities behind the Divine attribute known as As-Salam or The Peace. You will learn the deeper and subtle meanings of this Divine quality and its connection with the spiritual greeting of As-Salamu Alaykum. You will also learn about root word S-L-M, its relation to As-Salam, and its connection between Allah’s realm and the physical plane. You will learn about the nature behind the states of peace and ...

In this special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will draw inspiration from both Islamic Spirituality and The Matrix the Movie, to discuss the nature and the purpose behind answering the question, what is the matrix? You will learn about the history behind the concept known as the matrix as well its connection to and place in mathematics. You will also learn about its nature and existence in the human mind. You will also learn about the ancestry of the universe, the initial sing...

In this special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will shed light on the realities and dimensions of the spiritual heart. You will learn about the importance and significance of tuning in and making a connection with the Divine spark, and how by doing so, one can experience a shift in consciousness from the mind to the heart. You will also learn about the journey of the soul from the pre-eternal realm to the physical realm we call the universe. This episode will take you deeper i...

In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will interview Daud Scott on honoring the body temple and the importance of nutrition and wellness and their connection to spirituality. Brother Daud will share with us what sparked his interest in the field of Holistic Nutrition and Wellness and how he was able to incorporate their fruits into his life on the spiritual path. He will shed light on the importance of honoring the physical body that The Divine entrusted man with. He will als...

In this very special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will discuss the nature and reality of sensitivity and awareness. You will learn about the the relationship between sensitivity and awareness and their place within three stages of Islam. You will also learn how the gifts of sensitivity and awareness can aid the human soul on the path of spirituality. You will also learn about the connection between truth and simplicity, the fundamental truth behind walking the two paths, and...

In this very special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will interview Dr. Ibrahim Jaffe on healing the heart and soul. Dr. Ibrahim Jaffe will share his personal and medical background as well as his first encounters with different modalities of spiritual healing. He will share how he came to truly know and embrace Islam as well the purity he had found within Islam after years of being exposed to different religions and spiritual traditions. You will learn about the Divine given ...

In this very special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will interview Sheikha Maryam Kabeer Faye on her Journey Through Ten Thousand Veils. In this interview you will learn about her early encounters with spirituality, her deep connection with her pre-eternal reality, and the Divine call to seek His Truth. You also learn about the essence of of every path she encountered on her spiritually transmutative journey and the Light that continued to inspire her and guide her through vei...

In this special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will touch upon the concept of love and its reality in Islam. Love, the single most powerful driving force in the lives and existence of sentient beings, is also perhaps the least understood. You will discover the deeper reality of love, particularly as it relates to religion, spirituality and the divine destiny of humanity. You will learn the secret to true and everlasting love, the key to healthy relationships that eternally gr...

May The Light of The Divine be upon you all, Season 2 will officially launch Friday, February 13, 2015. Thank you for your love and continued support! Make sure to check out the Season 2 Trailer! For updates, please visit: www.soulofislamradio.com www.facebook.com/soulofislamradio Make sure to subscribe!

May The Light of The Divine be upon you all, Season 2 will officially launch Friday, February 13, 2015. Thank you for your love and continued support! Make sure to check out the Season 2 Trailer! For updates, please visit our website and facebook page! Make sure to subscribe!

In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan will shed light on how to truly represent Islam as humanity draws closer to the global spiritual awakening. You will learn about the apex of character, also known as the Mohammedan character, and how important it is for us as individuals to emulate. In the light of the events that attack the image of Islam, you will learn how it is the lack of the perfect muslim character that leads to reactions void of love, compassion, and wisdom. You w...

In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan explore the concept of Zuhd which represents spiritual asceticism in Islamic Spirituality. You will learn about the essence of Zuhd through the dissection of the Arabic word, from Qur’anic verses, and through sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). You will see how layers of misconceptions have created barriers between the seeker and the reality of the practice of spiritual asceticism in the heart. You will also become familiar with the i...

In this episode, Ahmad and I share reflections on one of the most profound journeys of spiritual transformation in Islamic history—the path of Imam Abu Hamid al-Ghazali (ra). Through his autobiographical work The Deliverance from Error, Imam al-Ghazali doesn’t just tell his story; he invites us to walk it with him. As someone who has spent years immersed in the study and practice of Islamic spirituality, his journey speaks to something deep within me—and, I believe, within every true seeker. Wh...

In this episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan interview Daniel Amin Coleman on his spiritual journey to Islam. Daniel shares his cultural and spiritual background and his early connection with Buddhism. He also shares how his openness to the inner realities of other traditions propelled him forward along his spiritual journey. You will learn about how Daniel’s first exposure to the spiritual dimension of Islam allowed him to ground his belief and find the essence in the external prac...

In this very special episode of Soul of Islam Radio, Ahmad and Ihsan take the opportunity to honor the divine light of the Prophet and Messenger Muhammad (pbuh). You will learn about the creation of the light of Muhammad (pbuh), his manifestation in the physical world, and his connection to mercy and the concept of oneness known as tawheed. Also discussed is his direct connection to the divine presence and how it is a bridge for humanity back to the source. You will also learn about the divine...