The Passionate Pastor Podcast

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  Why We Celebrate The Prophet's (pbuh) Birth 28.08.2026 25min

  The birth of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), which we commemorate this month, is, at the end of the day, the greatest manifestation of the love of God for all of us. Friday Sermon delivered at the Qiam Institute: https://qiaminstitute.org/
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  "Except Those Who Consistently Pray" 14.08.2026 19min

  Just like an antibiotic is dosed so that it can fight the infection the entire day, our daily prayers keep us grounded and remind us constantly of our purpose in life.
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  Finding Love in All The Right Places 15.02.2024 7min

  As many commemorate Valentine's Day, Dr. Hassaballa looks to our tradition to find true love stories. Qur'an verses: https://quran.com/28/23 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
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  The True Meaning of Insha’Allah 04.05.2024 4min

  Dr. Hassaballa discusses verses 23-24 of Surah Kahf, and the true meaning of the phrase "inshā’Allah." Qur'an link: https://quran.com/18/23 and https://quran.com/18/24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
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  Worshipping God Out Of Love 27.09.2024 31min

  The worship of God out of love is the best kind of worship.
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  Independence from God? 03.07.2026 17min

  Achieving independence is a laudable goal. Does that extend to achieving independence from God Himself?
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  We Have Given You So Much Abundance 16.05.2026 17min

  In the aftermath of the worst thing that can happen to someone, Allah ‎ﷻ gives the Prophet ﷺ an enormous gift.
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  The Consequences of Forgetting God 01.05.2026 20min

  If we forget God, we are liable to live a life without purpose, and that would be Hell on earth.
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  Carpe Diem 07.12.2025 19min

  We think we have all the time in the world. We need to stop thinking that…
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  Beware A Dead Heart 15.11.2025 18min

  If our All Merciful God says He will increase the diseased heart of a person, then that person must be the worst of the worst.
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  A Higher Loyalty 27.02.2026 21min

  Human institutions have no loyalty. That doesn’t mean we should be treacherous. Why? Because we have a higher loyalty.
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  The Gift of Belief 26.10.2024 20min

  We don’t do God or His Messenger a favor by accepting faith. In fact, it is God who is doing us the ultimate favor.
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  It’s All About Me 11.10.2024 20min

  What if Yusuf (AS) said, “You know what? I deserve this!” when he was tempted?
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  Beware the Questions 18.10.2024 18min

  It’s not necessarily wrong to ask God questions, and it wholly depends on the attitude behind them.   Sign up here to get all the episodes in your inbox. 
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  The Safety of God’s Path 19.04.2024 32min

  In his latest sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses verses 1-2 of Surah Taha and their implications. Qur'an link: https://quran.com/taha This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
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  Seerah Part 2 21.03.2024 29min

  Dr. Hassaballa continues recounting the story of the Prophet Muhammad, peace upon him, from his marriage to Khadija (R) until the first revelation. Based upon the book of the life of Muhammad (S) by Martin Lings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
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  ”Where Are You Going?” 02.02.2024 24min

  In this sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects over the Qiblah, or direction of prayer, and its implication for our lives. Qur'anic verse: https://quran.com/81/26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
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  ”And Few of My Servants are Truly Thankful” - Part 2 10.12.2023 5min

  Dr. Hassaballa recounts an incident that occurred during a recent work trip, and he reflects upon that incident and how it relates to gratitude to God, a sequel to his most recent sermon Chapter Sheba, verses 10-13: https://quran.com/saba This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
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  A Prayer of Thanksgiving 23.11.2023 2min

  “So glory be to God when you enter upon the evening and when you rise in the morning. His is the praise in the heavens and on the earth when the sun declines and when you reach the noon tide. He brings forth the living from the dead and brings forth the dead from the living and he revives the earth after its death and even so you shall be brought forth.” (Qur’an 30:18-20) https://quran.com/30 A prayer of thanksgiving by Dr. Hassaballa. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com
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  The Miracle of Marriage 02.11.2023 11min

  Dr. Hassaballa gives a sermon on the miracle that is marriage and the formation of the family. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com