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Welcome to the ALIM Podcast, hosted by Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, Resident Scholar of the American Learning Institute for Muslims. 🎙️ Where timeless Islamic knowledge meets the questions and challenges of today. Through lectures, series, and conversations with trusted scholars, we explore the teachings of Islam with depth, clarity, and relevance. About Our Host Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence and the first African-American graduate of Al-Azhar’s Shari’a program. After converting to Islam in high school, he studied locally and abroad—including IIE, Tarim, and Cairo. He also teaches with Ta’leef Collective and IMAN. At ALIM, he’s a core instructor for the Summer Program, teaching Islamic law, Shama’il, and the Aphorisms of Ibn Ata’illah. American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM) Established in 1998, ALIM promotes the empowered, religiously grounded development of American Muslim individuals, families, and communities through Islamic Literacy, which is the establishment and critical engagement of the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Islam. It envisions cultivating Muslims who are intellectually and spiritually grounded, able to engage critically with their faith, and contribute meaningfully to society. Guided by world-class scholars, Dr. Sherman Jackson, Dr. Ali Sulaiman Ali, Dr. Muneer Fareed, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, and esteemed guest scholars, ALIM offers accessible, faith-affirming educational experiences that bridge tradition and modernity. Through dynamic programs and community engagement, ALIM develops leaders rooted in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and guided by the enduring legacy of the Islamic tradition. Stay Connected! Follow @alimprogram on all platforms.

Publisher

American Learning Institute for Muslims

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Nov 2025

Latest episode

17 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

6 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Oct 2026

   Purification of the Heart I Understanding Diseases of the Heart with Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, Episode 3

   What does arrogance really look like, and how can it quietly take root in the heart? In this episode, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans continues his exploration of Maṭharat al-Qulūb (Purification of the Heart), examining verses 9–14 and the spiritual diseases that can distance us from Allah. Focusing on kibr (arrogance), he explores the importance of recognizing the conditions of our own hearts and confronting the inner flaws that stand in the way of genuine spiritual growth. Read the text: https://da...

2. 

   29 Aug 2026

   Purifications of the Heart I Episode 2 I Ubaydullah Evans

   Welcome to the ALIM Podcast, where timeless Islamic knowledge meets the questions and challenges of today. Through lectures, series, and conversations with trusted scholars, we explore the teachings of Islam with depth, clarity, and relevance. Season 1: Purification of the Heart features Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans as he explores Matharat al-Qulub (Purification of the Heart), the timeless work of Imam al-Mawlud. For this series, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans will examine the spiritual diseases of the h...

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   Purifications of the Heart I Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans I Series Introduction

   Welcome to the ALIM Podcast, where timeless Islamic knowledge meets the questions and challenges of today. Through lectures, series, and conversations with trusted scholars, we explore the teachings of Islam with depth, clarity, and relevance. Season 1: Purification of the Heart features Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans as he explores Matharat al-Qulub (Purification of the Heart), the timeless work of Imam al-Mawlud. For this series, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans will examine the spiritual diseases of the h...

4. 

   13 Mar 2026

   Intergenerational Islam: Faith, Family, and Conversion with Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans

   Note: This episode is taken from a live lecture recording, so audio quality may vary. The reflections and stories, however, are too good not to share. Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans reflects on faith across generations, beginning with his own journey to Islam at just 16. Through personal stories, humor, and reflections on his family’s path to Islam, he explores how faith takes root and grows in unexpected ways. A conversation about legacy, family, and the reminder that Islam will continue to grow wi...

5. 

   4 Feb 2026

   How Compassionate Leadership Can Save Our Community: Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans & Umm Zakiyyah

   Can men learn about leadership, manhood, and safety from a book written for women? In this powerful conversation, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans sits down with internationally acclaimed author Umm Zakiyyah to explore the deeper meanings of emotional, spiritual, and relational safety in Muslim relationships and marriage. After picking up But Do You Feel Safe With Him? to better understand women’s experiences, Ustadh Ubaydullah found himself unexpectedly challenged. What began as an exercise in empath...

6. 

   21 Nov 2025

   Raising Children With Deen and Dunya I Hina Khan-Mukhtar, & Ubaydullah Evans

   In this episode, we dive into Raising Children With Deen and Dunya: Top 10 Practical Tips. Discover how to nurture faith, character, and resilience in a world that constantly pulls in every direction. Ubaydullah and Hina break down practical, heart-centered guidance for Muslim parents navigating modern life, from building spiritual habits to setting boundaries to creating a home rooted in ihsan. About Our Guest: Hina Khan-Mukhtar is a mother of three young men and one of the founders of the...

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