Join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition. Our Ramadan podcast highlights the applicability of Islam’s vast spiritual tradition and offers reliable companionship in your journey through this blessed month.
The Divine Summons to Taqwa 3: Insights from the Qur’an by Shaykh Faraz Khan
What does it mean to develop taqwa -piety rooted in God-consciousness? Shaykh Faraz Khan explores diseases of the heart, which can prevent us from developing taqwa, and the steps we can take to overcome them
4 May 2021
The Divine Summons to Taqwa 2: Insights from the Qur’an by Shaykh Faraz Khan
Inculcating taqwa - piety rooted in God-consciousness, is a specific aim of devotion during the sacred month of Ramadan, yet many diseases of the heart prevent one from doing so. In this episode, Shaykh Faraz discusses verses from the Qur’an and sayings from the Islamic tradition that highlight barriers to increasing taqwa.
3 May 2021
The Divine Summons to Taqwa 1: Insights from the Qur’an by Shaykh Faraz Khan
Learn what obstacles prevent the heart from attaining taqwa, piety rooted in God-consciousness, and how to overcome them in this episode with Shaykh Faraz Khan.
30 Apr 2021
Stewardship, A Qur'anic Journey 3: How to Live Like Stewards of Allah by Dawood Yasin
What kinds of virtuous actions can we perform as stewards? Imam Dawood Yasin discusses how we can be stewards in the Qur’anic sense by emulating models from the past and inculcating their virtues.
29 Apr 2021
Stewardship, A Qur'anic Journey 2: "What Do Stewards Do?" by Imam Dawood Yasin
The Qur'an outlines the foundational functions of stewards through the example of past prophets. Learn about these actions of stewards in their engagement with the world around them with Imam Dawood Yasin.
28 Apr 2021
Stewardship, A Qur'anic Journey 1: "Who Are the Stewards?" by Imam Dawood Yasin
"And mention when your Lord said to the angels, 'Indeed, I will make upon the earth a successive steward (khalifa)' " (2:30). Who are these successive stewards and how does God address them?
27 Apr 2021
Recovery from the Seemingly Irrecoverable by Heba El-Haddad
The experience of pain and trauma can greatly distort our view of life—but can trials also offer benefit?
26 Apr 2021
Feeling Good About Our Virtue by Heba El-Haddad
Steadfastness in the path of virtue is often threatened by our pride in our actions. Heba El-Haddad discusses the importance of restraint in the life of a believer.
23 Apr 2021
Opening the Doors of Forgiveness by Dr. Mona Hassan
How do we enhance our actions to best seek divine forgiveness? Dr. Mona Hassan discusses the significance of the middle ten days of Ramadan and how they relate to the forgiveness of God.
22 Apr 2021
President Hamza Yusuf: Ramadan Message on Unity and Excellence
Zaytuna College's President Hamza Yusuf shares a message in the blessed month to remind us to make the most of the present and the significance of unity among Muslims.
21 Apr 2021
Women of Redemption 3: The Queen of Sheba by Dr. Celene Ibrahim
Dr. Celene Ibrahim discusses the story of the Queen of Sheba and her conversion to Qur’anic monotheism following a series of interactions with the Prophet Suleiman.
20 Apr 2021
Women of Redemption 2: Zulekha by Dr. Celene Ibrahim
In this episode, Dr. Ibrahim follows the story of Zulekha, wife of the Egyptian viceroy, who commits a series of moral errors and only rectifies her mistake when the social situation requires it. Her story teaches us the importance of pursuing redemption, forgiveness, or a change in course.
19 Apr 2021
Women of Redemption 1: Hawwa by Dr. Celene Ibrahim
How do we redeem ourselves after instances of disobedience? This episode with Dr. Celene Ibrahim explores the story of Hawwa, spouse of the Prophet Adam, peace be upon them. Her narrative helps uncover the centrality of repentance in the Islamic tradition and its role in our lives.
18 Apr 2021
Fasting in Sacred History 3: Islam by Dr. Ali Ataie
Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Muslim sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.
16 Apr 2021
Fasting in Sacred History 2: Christianity by Dr. Ali Ataie
Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Christian sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.
15 Apr 2021
Fasting in Sacred History 1: Judaism by Dr. Ali Ataie
Who are the predecessors who fasted as we do now? How was fasting prescribed upon our spiritual ancestors? In this episode, Dr. Ataie discusses the role of fasting in Jewish sacred history and the lessons we can take from that history today.
14 Apr 2021
Opening the Doors of Mercy by Dr. Mona Hassan
According to a prophetic tradition, the gates of divine mercy open during the first third of the sacred month of Ramadan. In this episode, Dr. Hassan discusses the actions we can take to increase our share of mercy throughout these blessed days.
9 Apr 2021
Introducing the Zaytuna Ramadan Podcast
An invitation to join the faculty, staff, and guests of Zaytuna College this Ramadan as they reflect upon timeless reminders from the Qur’an and the Islamic tradition.
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