ImanWire Podcast

Ep. 103: Wealth in Worship Part 3: Buildings that Remind - Ahmed Tyler Krupp 29.06.2026 54min

Does a building, something seemingly unconscious, reflect and shape our lives? Can a building draw us to empathy with the world and its ecosystems – or separate and isolate us? In this episode, Umar Moghul speaks with real estate developer, Ahmed Tyler Krupp of Threshold Development Group to explore a radical premise: space is never neutral — every wall, window, and doorway either invites us toward God or distances us from Him. Listeners are invited to a conversation about how the physical spaces we design, manage and occupy reflect our faith and ethics – and engender social, economic and environmental equity. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 3:39 - Integrating Shariah Into the Built Environment 7:34 - Buildings That Shape People 16:10 - Shariah-Compliant Real Estate Development and Riba 22:07 - Extending Risk-Sharing Across Stakeholders 28:45 - Market Reception and Business Impact 31:13 - Stewardship, Sustainability and Planetary Boundaries 37:10 - Finance, Growth and Environmental Limits 43:41 - Translating Shariah Into Property Management 49:42 - Da'wah in the Built Environment 51:09 - Beauty in Business Opportunity

Purification of the Soul Ep. 27: Defining Success Beyond the Material - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 22.06.2026 52min

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui shares insights into the essence of true success and wisdom that transcends material gains, guiding us towards a life of genuine fulfillment in the eyes of Allah ﷻ. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 16:36 - Beloved Strong Believers 18:09 - Patience Virtue Islam 19:00 - Forgiveness Power Faith 19:35 - Divine Love Allah 20:00 - Bravery Courage Islam 23:50 - Pursuit Beneficial Deeds

Ep. 102: Having A Good Opinion of God - Yahya Rhodus 08.06.2026 1h 9min

Shaykh Yahya Rhodus returns to the podcast to discuss how cultivating husnu dhann (a good opinion of Allah and His Creation) serves as the ultimate foundation for our spiritual path, empowering us to navigate both trials of ease and hardship with resilience. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:55 - A Foundation for the Spiritual Path 7:42 - Practicality in the Inward Dimension 10:28 - Changing the Mindset 15:44 - Empowered by a Good Opinion 19:18 - Asking the Good From the Day Before 23:29 - From Resilience to Drawing Closer to Allah 26:46 - Trials of Ease and Trials of Hardship 32:00 - Adopting a Positive Viewpoint 35:04 - Trusting After Experiencing Mistrust 35:53 - An Abandoned Sunnah: Caring for People 40:01 - Effort Over Achievement 43:10 - Having Good Opinion of the Servants of Allah 46:55 - Is This Being Naive? 51:35 - Don't Let People Destroy You 53:11 - Balancing Husnu Dhann 57:11 - Guarding Against the Environment of Backbiting 59:57 - Raising the Bar of Conversation 1:03:50 - The Path of Dhikr

Purification of the Soul Ep. 26: The Light of Burhan - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 01.06.2026 38min

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explores the intricate nuances between ‘Noor’ and ‘Salah’ and how they serve as both manifestations and requirements of sincere faith. Discover how the essence of 'Burhan', often associated with proof and clarity, intertwines with the concept of light in Islamic teachings, providing a path to liberate our hearts and minds. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 0:41 - Burhan Definition 11:49 - Liberation by Allah 17:24 - Concept of Self-Trade 22:18 - 9:111 Explanation 38:35 - Importance of Repetition 38:55 - Power of Dua

Ep. 101: The Real Path of the Salaf - Yasir Qadhi 18.05.2026 1h 18min

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi , author of "Understanding Salafism: Seeking the Path of the Pious Predecessors", joins the ImanWire podcast to trace the evolution of Islamic thought from the early generations to the modern waves of Salafism. Unpacking high-stakes theological debates and how sectarian fault lines emerged through history, he discusses how we can move past the rhetoric and rediscover a path of humility, empathy and the true spirit of the Salaf. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:38 - The Best of Generations 2:23 - What is the Appeal of Connecting to the Salaf? 3:56 - On Sectarianism 9:36 - Diversity of the Salaf 13:39 - Theological Differences 15:40 - Ahl-ul-Bayt and the Right to Khilafa 16:54 - Imam Ahmad & Imam Bukhari 17:53 - Athari Creed and the Maqam Mahmud 20:34 - Natural Evolution of Strands of Thought 21:30 - Political Quietism and the Revolt of the Scholars 24:25 - The Attributes of God and Early Sunnism 28:43 - Anthropomophism, Literalism and Language 31:07 - Ibn Taymiyyah and Wittgenstein 31:58 - Same Word, Different Meaning: Arguing Over the Attributes 34:32 - How Could Creed Become a Source of Conflict? 38:37 - The Real Fault Line: Countering the Philosophers 40:19 - Tripartite Concept of Tawheed 41:01 - Veneration and Shirk 45:18 - Takfiri Cascade of Ibn Abd al-Wahab 50:22 - With Us or Against Us: Politicization of Walaa wal Baraa 54:53 - The Three Waves of Salafism and Extremism 58:45 - Are These Debates Good for the Ummah? 1:00:23 - Humility and Asking the Heart 1:01:56 - Experiential Belief and Qur'anic Theology 1:05:13 - Toning Down the Rhetoric 1:06:30 - Theology, Madhabs and State Power 1:10:44 - The Bar of Salvation: Beyond Politics 1:11:46 - Reading Divine Approval Into History 1:13:00 - The Real Path of the Salaf

Purification of the Soul Ep. 25: Salah and Purification - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 11.05.2026 51min

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the significance of purification and cleanliness in Islam, particularly in the context of Salah and zakah. He highlights the spiritual dimensions of Salah, stressing its role in providing solace, removing anxieties, and becoming a transformative practice when performed with excellence and care.

Ep. 100: World Conflicts, Local Communities 27.04.2026 1h 15min

In this milestone episode, the ImanWire team sits down to discuss what's really happening in our community — from the politicization of Muslim identity, to the danger of divorcing our lives from the Prophet ﷺ, to what it actually means to build something real, right here, right now. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:28 - Shaykh Mohsen on Instagram 5:16 - Hamziyyah of Imam Busiri 11:24 - Attack on Mamdani 19:34 - Political Islam 25:55 - What's the Gameplan? 30:25 - Unexpected Voices on Palestine 33:37 - Room For Differences 35:33 - Quietism and Political Strategies 43:13 - Authoritarian Vibes 48:32 - Iran Conflict and America First? 54:37 - Pragmatism, Privilege and American Muslims 59:11 - An Ummah In Your Locale 1:01:29 - Cube Coffee 1:07:05 - Fitting in the Mold of the Prophet 1:09:04 - 100th Episode and Circles of Khayr

Purification of the Soul Ep. 24: From Greed to Generosity - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 20.04.2026 39min

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves into the core of Islam, emphasizing its role in liberating individuals and fostering a genuine connection with the Divine. The incompatibility between internal greed and true faith is explored, urging a shift from material attachments to achieve genuine success. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 01:18 - The Essence of Islam: Liberation and Connection with the Divine 03:36 - The Context and Essential Means for Happiness 06:32 - Incompatibility of Internal Greed with True Faith 08:56 - Defining True Success: Liberation from Material Attachments 23:04 - Purity and Cleanliness: Integral to Faith (Iman)

Ep. 99: Names of the Beloved ﷺ Part 1: Muhammad - Hassan Lachheb 06.04.2026 1h 7min

While we may be well-acquainted with the Names of God, the names given to the Messenger of God himself may be unfamiliar to us. While previous generations used these names to describe, understand and emulate the Messenger ﷺ, it is a reflection of our modern disconnect with the Muhammadan reality that today we have largely forgotten these names. In this series, Shaykh Hassan Lachheb dives into an exploration of the names of the Beloved ﷺ, providing a glimpse into the many facets of the Prophet ﷺ to foster a deeper connection with him in our daily lives. In Part 1, Shaykh Hassan introduces the concept of the Prophetic Names and reflects on his most well-known name, Muhammad ﷺ. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 5:45 - Names to Know Him 10:48 - The Dalail Khayrat: The Most Read Book After the Qur'an 11:34 - A Travel Guide To Madina 15:32 - A Brotherhood on Salawat 16:40 - Banned in Madina? 19:03 - To Know How to Approach Him 20:06 - The Old Woman of Bani Isra'il 27:31 - The Divine Names and the Prophetic Names 28:20 - The Two Types of Divine Names 30:29 - The Prophetic Embodiment of the Divine Names 32:37 - The Names and Centrality of the Prophet in Salvation 34:15 - Puritanical Trends to Sideline the Prophet 38:19 - The Message and Messenger Are One 42:53 - Umm Haram Conquers the Sea: The Companions' Self-Belief 45:50 - The Importance of Emotion 48:42 - The Gateway to Know the Prophet 50:07 - Muhammad: The Praised 1:00:53 - An Encapsulation of All the Prophetic Names 1:04:56 - Roots of Praise: Muhammad, Ahmad and Mahmud

Purification of the Soul Ep. 23: Zakat : Generosity Liberates the Soul - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 09.03.2026 51min

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui emphasizes the importance of internalizing and practicing the principles of Islam, specifically focusing on the concept of Zakat (charitable giving). The discussion delves into the spiritual significance of Zakat as a means of liberating oneself from material attachments and greed. He underscores the need for individuals to develop a consciousness of Allah's attributes, particularly His quality of sufficiency (Al-Samad), and how internalizing this attribute leads to a sense of contentment and generosity. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 05:27 - Zakah Significance in Islam 08:33 - Understanding Al-Fattah 20:20 - Effects of Neglecting Zakah 22:41 - Zakah as Spiritual Worship 32:44 - Prophet Muhammad's Generosity 40:14 - Rejection of Hypocrites' Charity 44:50 - Divine Expectations of Believers 49:20 - Embracing Allah's Liberation

Ep. 98: Wealth in Worship Part 2: Zakat as a Pillar of Business -Yasir Fahmy 23.02.2026 1h 8min

What lesson about business does the Divine intend for us through zakat? In part 2 of the Wealth in Worship series, Umar Moghul sits at the feet of Shaykh Yasir Fahmy to explore re-centering trade and commerce in the socioeconomic justice of zakat. Listen as they reorient our businesses and wealth towards social welfare. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:39 - What Zakat Tells Us About Wealth 4:22 - Purification and Proactive Auditing 7:06 - Social Welfare 8:22 - The Challenge to Spend on the Dispossessed 10:42 - Feeding People: A Core Prophetic Quality 15:00 - Thinking About Giving: Charity Vs Interest in the Qur'an 16:51 - Morality Embedded in Wealth Generation 18:03 - No Giving, No Gains 22:00 - The Prayers of Angels 24:30 - How Much Wealth Did the Prophet Give Away? 28:32 - Giving Reduced to Only Zakat? 35:27 - Sadaqah: The Space for Civilizational Growth 39:53 - Wealth as a Tool, Not as a Purpose 41:35 - Role of Endowments 45:42 - Tazkiyah as Collectives and Businesses 56:23 - Who Prays For You?

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 22: The Ibadah of Zakat - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 17.02.2026 37min

How can we unlock spiritual wealth through the transformative practice of Zakat? This episode delves into the profound depths of this pillar of Islam and its role in liberating the heart from material attachments, fostering a deeper connection with Allah ﷻ, and elevating our moral standing. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:38 - Understanding Zakat 15:05 - Significance of Salah on the Prophet 19:55 - Defining Zakat 22:40 - Zakat's Role in Helping Needy 29:10 - Zakat Philosophy: Giving Valued Possessions 34:50 - Zakat Etiquette: Quality of Giving 36:10 - Material Detachment through Zakat 36:50 - Spiritual Growth via Charity 37:35 - Concluding with Du’a

Ep. 97: Revisiting Masculinity, Activism and the Metaphysics of Racism - Dawud Walid 02.02.2026 1h 34min

Imam Dawud Walid returns to the podcast for a round-table discussion on a wide range of topics as we revisit debates on masculinity, sacred activism and his new book, "Islamic Metaphysics of Racism". CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:44 - Reactions to Sacred Manhood (Ep. 89) 7:18 - Countering the Manosphere 13:33 - Young Men and Phones 22:03 - Parental Supervision and Dajjalic AI 24:41 - Men More Dangerous Than Bears? 28:09 - Attacking Masculinity to Exploit Women 32:07 - Honorable Vs. Vile Men 37:06 - Exemplifying the Truth of Islam 39:34 - The Miseducation of the American Muslim 47:00 - Revisiting Sacred Activism 54:03 - The Chivalrous Activist 58:08 - Muted Reaction to Supreme Court's LGTB Opt-Out Decision? 1:00:50 - Who Funds You Runs You 1:05:00 - Aqeedah on the Left? 1:07:15 - Muslim Organizational Dignity and Manliness 1:10:08 - Principled Positions and the Right-Left Spectrum 1:11:16 - New Book: Islamic Metaphysics of Racism 1:13:18 - A Manifestation of Spiritual Diseases 1:15:54 - Victims of Racism: Grief, Fear and Self-Loathing 1:17:07 - Blameworthy Rage 1:20:10 - The Fitnah of White Supremacy 1:24:22 - Colorism and Standards of Beauty 1:27:15 - Floating or Sinking Together

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 21: Hubb Love of Allah - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 27.01.2026 54min

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks of the (hubb) love of Allah ﷻ and how to attain it through the spiritual nourishment of salah and good actions. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:12 - Understanding Prayer Meanings 1:59 - Significance of As-Salamu Alaykum 4:41 - Starting Gatherings with Praise to Allah 9:00 - Remembering Righteous Ancestors 12:35 - Attaining Allah's Love 19:25 - Most Beloved Acts to Allah 21:35 - Obligatory Actions in Islam 31:13 - Additional Beloved Acts to Allah 39:18 - Deeds of Non-Believers 41:40 - Intention and Divine Reward 44:10 - Managing Nafs in Worship 49:20 - Prophet's Response to Trials 51:54 - Seeking Allah's Protection 52:30 - Overcoming Spiritual Challenges 54:20 - Intermission

Ep. 96: Wealth in Worship Part 1: The Search for Treasure - Riad Saloojee 19.01.2026 1h 7min

What does it mean to be a believer in a world immersed in the pursuit of wealth? How do we move from attachments to wealth, to interactions free of self? How can wealth be a tool in our relationship with Allah? How might we build organizations and products that serve His creation? In Wealth in Worship, this podcast series will explore these and many other questions, engaging with scholarly counsel and the experiences of owners and entrepreneurs grappling with these sorts of questions. In this first episode, host Umar Moghul sits down with Shaykh Riad Saloojee to discuss how the pursuit and generation of wealth fit within the spiritual envelope of purification of the heart. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 3:44 - What Is Wealth? 9:19 - Transactions and Attachments 16:42 - Signs of Enslavement to Wealth 27:02 - Have We Taken Concessions Too Far? 29:29 - Civilizational Glory and Advancement 34:04 - Zuhd: Asceticism in Wealth Generation 42:10 - The Wealth That Builds 46:08 - Spiritual Engines in Economic Growth 51:54 - The Role of Hayaa' 58:35 - The Barakah Factor

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 20: Reverence of Allah - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 12.01.2026 41min

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui discusses the significance of Salah—prayer—as the cornerstone of a believer's daily life, and embodying the sanctity of the Masjid. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 01:36 - Wudu Significance | Spiritual Purity 02:39 - Earth Worship Place | Universal Masjid Concept 09:32 - Heart Taqwa Significance | Piety & Consciousness 18:30 - Purifying Heart | Eradicating Evil 21:57 - Understanding Allah's Ayat | Intent & Wisdom 25:50 - Salah Importance | Prayer in Islam 36:30 - Preparing for Salah | Spiritual Readiness 37:10 - Comparing Salah & Taqwa | Islamic Practices 40:25 - Power of Dua | Supplication in Islam

Ep. 95: Medicine and the Maqasid al-Shariah - Aasim Padela 22.12.2025 1h 5min

Modern health care presents a number of dilemmas that Islamic jurisprudence must address. Can an approach rooted in the Maqasid, the objectives of Shariah, provide solutions in ways that classical fiqh cannot? If so, how are these objectives met in cases where the human interests conflict? Is the preservation of life more important than the preservation of religion? Dr. Aasim Padela, author of "Maqasid Al-Shariah and Biomedicine: Bridging Moral, Ethical and Policy Discourses", joins the ImanWire podcast to discuss the challenges in applying Islamic law to modern medicine. Dr. Aasim Padela is an emergency medicine physician and academic scholar, currently the Vice Chair for Research and Scholarship in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW). He is founder of the Initiative on Islam and Medicine, and author of many articles and books, with research interests in bioethics, public health and religion. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:32 - The Problem Space of Modern Medicine 6:57 - The Maqasid and Classical Fiqh 15:53 - A Calibrative Mechanism to Preserve Human Interests 21:21 - The Five Essential Human Interests 26:12 - What's More Important? Religion or Life? 28:32 - Implications For a Health Care Framework 32:27 - Preserving Life Vs Preserving Health 38:00 - Caution in Expanding the Maqasid 40:48 - Case Study: The Brain-Dead Pregnant Woman 47:52 - The Potential of Maqasid 51:41 - Prioritizing Religion in Health Care 1:00:52 - Where Is the Patient's Voice in This?

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 19: The Hearts and Limbs in Salah - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 24.11.2025 54min

In this episode, we delve into the intimate connection between the heart's sincerity and the physical form of worship. Discover the significance of spiritual guidance and how a profound Hadith reveals the intrinsic link between internal conviction and external expression in prayer. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:39 - Presence in Dua Significance 5:51 - Presence in Salah Significance 14:49 - Allah's Focus on Hearts 27:33 - Enhancing Divine Awareness through Salah 27:50 - Characteristics of the Depraved 36:37 - First Aspect of Faith to Fade 45:50 - Shade of Allah's Throne: First Recipient 47:05 - Shade of Allah's Throne: Second Recipient

Ep. 94: Maristans and Islamic Psychology: Reviving A Groundbreaking Legacy - Rania Awaad 27.10.2025 1h 2min

Dr. Rania Awaad joins the ImanWire Podcast to discuss mental health and the history of the Maristans throughout the Muslim world. Ahead of their time, these institutions of healing provided an integrated system of care treating the mind, body and soul. Rooted in the foundations of the religion itself, their innovative approach provide a model for reimagining and revitalizing health care today. Rania Awaad, M.D. is the Co-Founder and President of Maristan, a nonprofit reviving the Islamic legacy of holistic healing through spiritually and culturally congruent clinical care, education, and training. She is also a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab. Dr. Awaad is a nationally recognized speaker, award-winning teacher, researcher, and author in both the Islamic and medical sciences. She holds traditional certifications (ijaza) in Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other Islamic sciences. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:09 - Human Psychology in the Qur'an and Sunnah 4:06 - Mental Health and the Objectives of the Shariah 5:02 - Majnun in the Hadith: A Treatable Condition 8:52 - Ahead of Its Time: Maristans as a Place of Healing 15:15 - A Shared Ethos Across Time and Space 17:02 - Sustainability Through Awqaf 18:27 - Holistic Healing Rooted in the Religion 19:58 - Caring for the Poor: A Central Spiritual Motivation 22:11 - The Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual Framework 24:19 - Customized Sound Therapy and Engaging the Five Senses 27:26 - Talk Therapy 29:01 - Fitrah Alignment: Healing Through Architecture 35:53 -Ihsaan in Practice: The Responsibility of the Provider 39:26 - The Caregiver is the Mirror to the Patient 41:58 - Why Did Mental Illness Become Stigmatized? 47:03 - Colonization of the Mind 50:26 - Shifting Trends: Islamic Psychology and Contemporary Psychiatry 54:34 - Implementing the Maristan Model Today

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 18: The Difference between Salah and Prayer - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui 20.10.2025 44min

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui describes the difference between Salah and the Christian definition of the word 'Prayer' and how we as Muslims must understand the incredible distinction. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 1:58 - Importance of Salah 9:24 - Salah as Enlightenment 18:03 - Believers' Success 20:32 - Attaining Focus in Prayer 28:03 - Distractions During Salah 33:15 - Salah Reflects Life 35:42 - Daily Impact of Prayer 39:13 - Immediate Self-Improvement 41:05 - Understanding Through Similarity 42:40 - Dua for Purpose