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In this special episode of SoulFood, we are honored to engage in a conversation with Shaykh Musab Penfound. We talk about the exquisite humanity of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and how we can get in touch with the beauty of his heart, character, and way.
Shaykh Musab Penfound was born and raised in Manchester, England. After a two year journey, he embraced Islam at the age of eighteen. In 2006, he moved to Tarim, Yemen to study at the illustrious Dar al-Mustafa under the guidance of Habib Umar Bin Hafiz.
In addition, he has traveled in the company of Habib Kazim al-Saqqaf and Habib Umar Bin Hafiz on educational trips. Currently, Shaykh Musab lives in Tarim, Yemen where he continues to benefit from being in the company of his teachers and their blessed gatherings.
He travels regularly in service of the Prophetic way to educate people in the spiritual tradition of Islam. He has taught and lectured in Europe, South Africa, Kenya, the Comoro Islands, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia. -
One of the most beloved actions to Allah ﷻ is to be of service to His creation.
In this episode, we will cover:
• Serving the elderly
• The importance of service
• Serving with humility -
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Modesty beautifies and dignifies us. Without it, we become dehumanized and humiliated.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The danger of unrestrained desires
• The beauty of modesty
• Preserving the purity of the Fitra -
One of the greatest tragedies that affects people is the loss of virtue that comes with being cut off from divine guidance.
In this episode, we will cover:
• What makes a civilization?
• The culture of irreverence
• The healing nature of virtue -
In a world of pseudo-spirituality and "augmented" reality, we have to differentiate between true spiritual experiences and counterfeits.
In this episode, we will cover:
• Miracles of delusion
• The Prophet Muhammad's miracles ﷺ
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In commemoration of the Isrāʾ & Miʿrāj, we're re-releasing the episode on the Prophet's wondrous journey ﷺ
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Part 2 of the Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent
After the Night Journey to Jerusalem, the Prophet ﷺ begins his ascent through the seven levels of Paradise to the Lote Tree––and then is given a vision of his Lord the Blessed and Exalted.
In this episode, we cover:
• The Seven Heavens
• The Lote Tree
• The Divine Meeting
Additional Resource:
• Seedlings of Paradise: Subḥān Allāh, al-ḥamdu lillāh, wa lā ilāha illā Allāh, wa Allāhu akbar––wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh [Glorious is God, all praise belongs to God, there is no deity except God, and God is the Greatest––and there is no power nor might except by God]
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In commemoration of the Isrāʾ & Miʿrāj, we're re-releasing the episode on the Prophet's wondrous journey ﷺ.
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The greatest spiritual journey occurred on the night when the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was taken to Jerusalem, then ascended to Paradise.
In this episode, we cover:
• Purity of the Prophet’s Heart ﷺ
• Blessed places
• Manifestations of the Unseen
• The Imam of the Messengers
Additional Resource:
• 'The Night Journey & Heavenly Ascent' by Al-Sayyid Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki (translated by Gibril Fouad Haddad): https://www.meccabooks.com/1388-prophet-s-night-journey-heavenly-ascent-9780954754037.html
• Dua for Protection:
Aʿūdhu bi-wajhillāhi al-Karīm
wa bi kalimātillahi al-tāmmāt
al-latī lā yujāwizuhunna barrun wa lā fājir
min sharri mā yanzilu min al-samāʾ
wa min sharri mā yaʿruju fīhā
wa min sharri mā dharaʾa fil-arḍ
wa min sharri mā yakhruju minhā
wa min fitani al-layli wal-nahār
wa min ṭawāriq al-layli wal-nahār
illā ṭāriqan yaṭruqu bi-khayrin yā Raḥmān
Translation:
I seek refuge in Allah’s Noble Countenance
and in Allah’s perfect words
which neither the righteous nor the disobedient overstep
from evil that descends from the heavens
and evil that ascends to it
and evil that is created in the earth
and the trials of night and day
and the visitors of night and day
save the visitor that visits goodness upon us,
O Most Merciful!
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Understanding the level of authority and divine protection given to the Prophets and Messengers helps us develop our certitude.
In this episode, we will cover: Infallibility of the Prophets • The Prophet's Heart ﷺ • Spiritual Perfection.
Additional resource: اللهم صلِّ على سيدنا محمدٍ وآله وصحبه وسلم | Allāhumma ṣalli ʿalā Sayyidinā Muḥammadin wa ālihi wa ṣaḥbihi wa sallim | O Allah send blessings and peace upon our master Muhammad, and upon his Family and Companions -
Prophets are the key-holders to the spiritual realm and are granted a superior wisdom given to them by Allah.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The rank of prophets
• True wisdom
• Understanding the Sunna
Additional resource:
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُ إِلَى حُبِّكَ
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Transliteration: Allāhumma innī as'aluka ḥubbik, wa ḥubba man yuḥibbuk, wa ḥubba ʿamalin yuqarribu ilā ḥubbik.
Translation: “O Allah, I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of actions that bring me closer to Your love.” -
Faith helps us see past the superficiality of this worldly life and recognize divine truths. When your faith is strengthened and nurtured, it becomes certitude.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The strong believer
• Being heart-blind
• Ways to strengthen your imān -
In light of the tragedies taking place in the world, we decided to share an episode from Season 5 on tribulations. We ask for the restoration of peace and justice for all those facing oppression in the world.
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In the face of tribulations one experiences in this world, patience is the best response.
In this episode, we will cover:
• Difficulties on the spiritual path
• The great rewards for patience
• The way to exhibit patience
Intro and outro music by Sidi Ibrahim Nass
Additional Resource:
• The Prayer of Need (Ṣalatul Ḥāja): http://seekershub.org/ans-blog/2009/07/24/how-does-one-perform-the-prayer-of-need-salat-al-haja/ -
Faith is connected to the Unseen realm, and the purer your soul becomes, the more attuned to it you become.
In this episode, we will cover:
• How Prophets connect us to the Unseen
• Guardian Angels
• Witnessing the Unseen at death
Recommended Prophetic invocation for leaving the home:
In Arabic:
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ، تَوَكَّلْتُ عَلَى اللَّهِ، لَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
Transliteration:
Bismillāh, tawakkaltu 'alā Allah, wa lā ḥawla wa lā quwwata illā billāh
Translation:
[I go out] in the Name of Allah. I am placing my trust in Allah, and there is no power nor ability except by Allah. -
We live in confusing times. Falsehood masquerades as truth and it seems like ugliness and indecency are widespread. We have lost touch with our Creator, which has made us lose touch with our own humanity.
It is precisely in times such as these that we need to nurture Prophetic Beauty within our souls. We need to recognize truth in order to navigate through the deception.
In this episode, we will cover: The Current State | The Illusory Nature of the World | Being Anchored to the Truth -
The spiritual retreat (i'tikaf) helps you find stillness and allows your heart to become more present with Allah ﷻ.
In this episode, we will cover:
• Spiritual refuge
• The Prophet’s heart ﷺ
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Every action of the Prophetic Way (Sunna) is filled with blessings, and brings light to the heart.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The blessings of Suhur
• Hastening to break one’s fast
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The blessed days throughout the year are gentle forms of encouragement that help us keep to the path of worship and obedience.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The wisdom in fasting 6 days of Shawwal
• Blessings of the Day of ‘Arafa
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Ramadan teaches us to see beyond the special times of worship and to seek the Most High ﷻ.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The Night Prayer
• Devotion without arrogance
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Fasting is unique in that Allah the Exalted said in a Hadith Qudsi, "Fasting is for Me, and I will give its reward."
In this episode, we will cover:
• Benefits of fasting
• Resembling the Angels
• How Allah honors the fasting person -
Shaykh Abu Bakr bin Salim (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "Whoever is not thankful for small things will not be thankful for great things."
In this episode, we will cover:
• The blessings of gratitude
• Being thankful for even the small things
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Feedings others, especially when done with love for Allah, has an immense impact on the heart and is a means for people's souls to connect at a deep level.
In this episode, we will cover:
• The first teaching in Madina
• Feeding people with love
• Giving water to drink - Vis mere
