This week, award winning Turkish actor Emre Üçtepe, most famously known for his role as young Osman Bey in the globally successful Diriliş Ertugrul, joins us to discuss his life leading up to and after the series, and much more about this personal life including hobbies, faith, and interesting facts.…

Today we're joined by Celal Al - husband, father, and Turkish actor most widely known for his role as the legendary warrior Abdurrahman Alp/Gazi in the globally successful Diriliş Ertugrul and Kuruluş Osman drama series. We discuss his role as an actor whilst also being a strictly practising Muslim, and his love for his fans in Pakistan. Donate you…

Register for 'Transform My Prayer' Ramadan Edition 2022 (with a discount + a freebie!): https://www.deenspiration.com/transformmyprayer This week we're joined by Iqbal Nasim. He's an educator, writer, speaker, former investment banker and non-profit leader, and a Hafidh of Qur'an. Iqbal has a long-standing passion for aiding Muslims lead more meani…

Studying Islam, memorising Qur'an, poetry, a potential rap career, Ertugrul, Surah Yusuf, and deep personal questions! This podcast episode with Ustadh Shabbir Hassan has a lot going on! Learn about his journey and what inspired him to write his book 'A Beautiful Patience: 40 Life Lessons from Surah Yusuf', and listen as both Shabbir and Usman play…

This week Shahbaz Mirza, founder of Towards Faith joins us to discuss their brand new Faith & Focus Morning and Evening Journal, and the power behind utilising the morning and evening to supercharge your spiritual productivity.Oleh The Deenspiration Podcast

Shaykh Ruzwan, author of the iSyllabus Islamic Studies programme joins us to discuss whether it's possible to maintain traditional Islamic learning online.

Spiritual mindset coach Zahra Aljabri joins us to discuss the mindset shift we must make in order to transform our du'as and relationship with Allah.

Shaykh Abdullah Oduro from Yaqeen Institute discusses the significance of the 5 pillars of Islam to our way of life as Muslims, and how to rediscover our true purpose.

Shaykh Ruzwan Mohammed shares powerful advice on how a believer's mindset should be during hardships such as the global coronavirus pandemic.

Sarah Sultan & Najwa Awad from Yaqeen Institute join us to discuss how negative thoughts and past traumas can affect our relationship with Allah.

In this episode, Shaykh Ibraheem Menk discusses 4 attributes of Allah: Al Haafidh, Al Hafeedh, Al Qareeb and Al Mujeeb, and shares a beautiful reminder about the closeness of Allah to us.

Ustadh Yahya Raaby joins us for an inspiring episode all about the Qur'an and its many wonders and blessings, and shares with us tips on how we utilise the Book of Allah (swt) as a tool for purifying our hearts.

Nilly Naseer-Farooqui gets real and shares her personal experiences with music, dancing and other hobbies that were holding her back from feeling spiritually awake and close to God.

Youssra Kamel Kandil joins us to share some amazing advice on how we can increase both our love for Allah (swt), and His love for us - His Servants.

In Part 1 of this two-part podcast, we're joined by Ustadh Wisam Sharieff who shares with us an incredible system for Quranic Transformation. By combining self-development techniques (mind, body and soul) with supplications from the Quran, as well as a strategic goal setting framework, Ustadh Wisam gives you the tools that will empower you to devel…

Dunia Shuaib shares some essential tips on how to enhance love, peace and harmony between spouses in a relationship, and some of the common reasons why many couples lack a strong emotional connection and pure love between one another.

In this episode, we’re joined by Shaykh Zoheeb Iqbal – co-founder of the Al Falaah Academy in Scotland. Al-Falaah Academy is an institute of advanced Islamic education, in the central south side of Glasgow. While almost all of us feel the “buzz” and spiritual enlightenment that Ramadan brings, we often forget to stop and ponder over the immense rew…

Learn How to Manage, Focus, Energy, Sleep and Good Health During Ramadan (and Even Promote Weight Loss!) In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sahira Dar and Adeel Ibrahim from the Pure Remedy Hijama and Wellbeing Clinic in Glasgow, Scotland. Pure Remedy is the first and longest standing Hijama clinic in Scotland, providing a safe and relaxing envir…

In this episode we’re joined by teacher, speaker, author and recently the founder of the Muslimah’s Renaissance, Ustadha Alima Ashfaq and her husband, Hafiz Zahid Minhas. With a passion for reviving a balanced narrative on the role of Muslim women, Ustadha Alima launched the Muslimah’s Renaissance – a movement to rediscover the spirit of the proph…

In this episode, we’re joined by therapist and life-coach, Chereen, from the popular Dear Chereen advice column. Dear Chereen is an online safe space, known for being a haven for healing, inspiration, and support through their written work and regular Q&A sessions. Having observed Chereen and her team conduct regular Q&A’s on their Instagram page…

OCD – obsessive compulsive disorder – is a common anxiety disorder which can cause unwanted, uncontrollable thoughts, doubts and behaviours. In the context of religion and practising daily worship, struggling with OCD can become an experience much too overburdening for an individual, and create a cycle of deep frustration, guilt, doubt, and much m…

Good Intentions, Guilty Feelings & Numerous Rewards This week’s episode is one that we’re sure so many of us can relate to. Have you ever felt sad, frustrated or hopeless when you’re unable to do as many good deeds as you’d like to? Maybe you think that you’re not a good enough Muslim for Allah to love you, or for you to attain Paradise? For many o…

For many of us, social media makes up a large part of our lives. We spend countless hours scrolling through our apps, consuming information (some of which we shouldn’t be!), and can often find ourselves getting a little too carried away at times. It’s no secret that improper use of social media can cause an inability to focus, a lack of productivit…

As young students and professionals, many of us spend much of our time searching the internet for the secrets to success. What makes billionaires so successful? What are their routines? Their habits? What could I do to implement their success? We often forget, however, that Allah (swt) sent a man upon this Earth as the best example for mankind to f…

Reflecting Upon the Deeper Meanings of the Blessed Month Learn about Shahbaz Mirza’s most transformational Ramadan experience In this inspiring episode of ‘Heart 2 Heart’, we’re joined by Shahbaz Mirza – founder and CEO of the brilliant Ramadan Legacy brand. After experiencing an incredibly transformational Ramadan a few years ago, Shahbaz set out …

Personal Ramadan Reflections, Top Productivity Tips & Fun Facts! How does Shaykh Amer Jamil approach the blessed month of Ramadan? In this uplifting episode of ‘Heart 2 Heart’, we’re joined by Shaykh Amer Jamil – an Islamic Scholar and Islamic Family Law expert and consultant. Having travelled across various countries to seek knowledge from some of…

Muslim Women. Breaking Barriers. Changing Perspectives. How does a young Muslim woman from Scotland end up as the leader of over 100,000 Muslim students? In this inspiring episode of ‘Heart 2 Heart’, we’re joined by the wonderful Zara Mohammed – a leader and role model who’s passionate about empowering young voices and supporting women in her commu…

by Usman Majid It’s that time of year again. Those spine-tingling Ramadan vibes are taking over you more each day as you realise that the blessed month is just around the corner. The memories of family iftars, heart-melting Taraweeh prayers and the spiritual buzz your soul has been longing for are adding to the anticipation. The thoughts of losing …

The memorisation of the Quran has taken place ever since its very first revelation, and continues to remain as one of the most preserved traditions in the Muslim world. We all know of the immense virtues and rewards associated with memorising the Book of Allah (swt), however for most of us, the thought of embarking on a long, difficult and highly d…

Want to listen to the audio version instead? Click the play button below: For many Muslims living in the West, it has become harder than ever to push a positive narrative of Islam amidst the clutter of media propaganda, conflicting viewpoints, and floods of emotional outrage following the tragic incidents occurring around the world in the name of r…

Student Islamic societies / associations, for many Muslims, are the backbone of their University experience. During the life-changing journey through higher education, we undergo an experience of learning, self-discovery and spiritual development, and being involved in an Islamic society (ISOC) can provide a fantastic opportunity to dramatically en…

As human beings, we experience a variety of powerful emotions in our every day lives. Some bring us pleasure, others confuse us, and many are extremely difficult to bare. For so many of us, emotions like sadness, anxiety and depression are a part of our lives, dictating the quality of our lives from how we feel, to how we act around others, and how…

The vast majority of us will, at some point in our lives, deal with a mental health problem whether we realise it not, or even like to admit. The topic itself is vast, as are the various conditions, diagnoses and treatments, but for many, finding the right answers can be difficult. We hope to clear the air and educate our community in this episode …

The spiritual journey is one that spans our entire lives; we learn, we discover ourselves, we make mistakes, and we grow from them. Along the way, we naturally experience our ups and downs as we journey towards spiritual bliss and closeness to Allah (swt). Although every person’s experiences are different, for young “coming of age” Muslims, there s…

Intentions play an important role in our everyday lives as Muslims. In Islam, we are taught that our intentions can determine whether or not our deeds will be accepted by Allah ï·», and moreover, how little or how much we’ll be rewarded for those deeds (or even punished). In part of a famous Hadith of the Prophet Muhammad ï·º, we’re taught that: “A…

Procrastination. It’s something we’re all guilty of. Perhaps some of us put of doing the things we need to do because we’re simply just too lazy to do them, whilst other times there are much deeper reasons as to why we hold ourselves back. What if the real reason we procrastinated was because of FEAR; because instead of simply being lazy, we’re gen…

In this episode, Shaykh Suleiman Hani joins us on the Deenspiration Podcast Show to discuss some ways in which we can prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan. The Blessed Month is approaching. Some of us are excited, while others are scared. Scared of not reaching our potential. The fact of the matter is, unless we put pen on paper (or fingers on …

In this episode, which is Part 2 of the ‘Porn Addiction’ series, Usman is joined by Bara from ‘Purify Your Gaze’ who provides some highly insightful and practical solutions for escaping from the shackles of porn addiction and unwanted sexual behaviour. Did you listen to Part 1 featuring Alyas Karmani? Click here to learn about the extreme dangers o…

Porn addiction. It’s something that millions of Muslims around the world suffer from, but not many can talk about. What’s even more rare are qualified practitioners who are able to openly discuss this issue and provide therapy, as well as having a solid foundation in Islamic principles. In this episode (which is Part 1 of 2 on Porn Addiction) of th…

We all commit sins – it’s just the way that Allah (swt) has created us. Big sins, small sins, in between ones, and we even sin without realising it too! What’s more frustrating is when we’re stuck in a constant sin cycle. Here’s what it looks like: You fall into a sin You feel bad about it You repent to Allah (swt) Things are okay for a while Tempt…

Want to listen to this podcast instead? Use the podcast player below: WHAT YOU’LL LEARN In this episode of the Deenspiration podcast show, Shaykh Muiz shares some practical tips for falling deeply in love with the Beloved Messenger (pbuh), his life and his teachings. Have you ever felt that your Iman was low, and that your love for the Prophet (pbu…

It’s not every day that you get someone to beatbox your intro theme song on a podcast show, but hey, that’s only one of the reasons why you should listen to today’s episode! In Episode 8 of the Deenspiration podcast show, Usman is joined by the wonderful Hamza Fletcher who shares somes highlights from his popular ‘7 Habits of the Highly Ef…

Listen to the Walking Dhikr episode below: In today’s episode of the Deenspiration podcast show, Usman shares an epic technique called ‘Walking Dhikr’ which allows you to add a WHOLE lot more worship to your day. The great thing about it is that it’s super easy. In fact, if you can walk, you’re half way there! Yup! If you do any form of walking dur…

Does Rizq only make us think of money, or does it mean so much more? In this episode, Shaykh Ismail Kamdar goes deeper into the meaning of Rizq, and provides us with practical tips on how we can increase our own Rizq through our spirituality and worship of Allah SWT. A powerful and insightful episode this week! Never Miss an Episode! Did you enjoy …

In this epic conclusion to the 4-part ‘How to Focus in Prayer’ series, we’re blessed to have SIX special guests in this bonus episode, packed full of so many valuable gems you could be tweeting them all week! Episode 1 covered tips on what to do before the prayer to help with focus/khushoo’. Episode 2 focused on tips for during the prayer, while ep…

The Blessed month of Ramadan is most likely your favourite month of the year, and so it should be! It’s the month of the Qur’an, a month full of immense rewards and blessings, a month of forgiveness, a month of community and love, and deep spiritual development. Just amazing! Now, although many of us look forward to using Ramadan to become the be…