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🎙️ Dr. Syed Ibn Iqbal

With over two decades of experience in Da’wah, Muslim advocacy, Islamic outreach, leadership training, and mentorship, Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal brings a unique blend of scholarship, passion, and real-world insight to every episode of the Life Haqq podcast. His mission? To empower Muslims and inspire the next generation of du’aat with clarity, conviction, and compassion.

Currently serving as the Director of the Canadian Muslim Chaplaincy Organization (CMCO)—Canada’s largest national network for Muslim chaplaincy—Dr. Syed is deeply involved in shaping the future of Islamic outreach across the country. His Islamic studies span institutions such as the Islamic University of Al-Azhar (Bekaa, Lebanon), Al-Madinah International University, and Knowledge International University. 

Listeners of the Life Haqq podcast are drawn to Dr. Syed’s ability to connect Islamic principles with the realities of modern life—balancing faith with family, work, and community. His unwavering passion lies in uplifting others through the timeless teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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Life Changing Discussions

A Surgeon’s Harrowing Tales and Unwavering Hope. In this powerful episode of the Life Haqq podcast, we sit down with Dr. Anas Al-Kassem is a Canadian general trauma and bariatric surgeon with 15 years of experience and a long history of humanitarian missions. Dr. Al-Kassem shares heartbreaking firsthand accounts from his time in G@za, treating children amid the ongoing conflict. He details the brutal realities faced by the people there, including medical emergencies, malnutrition, and the psychological toll of living under constant threat. Amidst this suffering, he also highlights the incredible resilience, faith, and community support that define the people of G@za. Through his stories, Dr. Al-Kassem invites us to reflect on our duties as global citizens and the importance of advocacy, charity, and truth in the face of oppression and injustice. 00:00 Welcome 01:20 Introduction to Anas Al-Kassem 02:36 Challenges of Accessing G@za 04:31 The Humanitarian Crisis in G@za 06:39 The Struggles of Medical Missions 23:11 The Resilience of G@za's Children 37:14 A Difficult Decision: Amputation 38:04 A Mother's Heartbreaking Story 40:57 The Struggle for Food in G@za 43:06 Medical Challenges and Malnutrition 47:00 Advocacy and Political Influence 01:04:15 The Role of Faith and Perseverance 01:07:19 Hope and Responsibility 01:16:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
SURGEON EXPOSES G@ZA HORRORS: What They DON'T Want You To See
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This raw, unfiltered 4-hour discussion is packed with heated debates, hard-hitting truths, and rare insights you won’t hear anywhere else. Dr. Syed sits down with Sh. Adnan Rashid, Br. Jake, and Br. Fareed to tackle some of the most critical issues facing the Muslim community today: 00:00:00 - A Podcast for the record books! 00:05:00 - The Dangerous Rise of Online Fanboy Culture 00:09:00 - Andrew Tate: A Conversion or a Calculated Move? 00:35:48 - The Fear of Calling Out the Popular Figures 00:41:45 - Publicly Holding Du'at & Influencers Accountable Saves the Faith of Muslims 00:49:15 - Does Farid believe Andrew Tate is a Muslim? 00:49:47 - What Behaviors are Found in Reverts Who Become Successful? 00:52:09 - How Government Agents Pose as New Reverts Online and Harm the Muslim Community 00:56:54 - Why are We Seeking Validation from "Famous" Online, & often Non-Muslim Personalities? 01:02:19 - Are Some of Today's Celebrity Scholars & Du'at Modern-Day Belly Dancers? 01:05:33 - The Algorithm is Slowly Changing the Behavior of Online Dawah & the Du'at 01:13:20 - The Future of Dawah: How to Improve Our Du'at & Fix Our Broken Dawah System 01:27:20 - Sh. Adnan Rashid: One of the Best Organizations Impacting Today's Dawah Scene 01:29:25 - The Origin of Celebrity Scholars 01:33:53 - The Business of Dawah: Where’s the Line & Are We Selling Islam for Clicks and Views? 01:52:25 - The Effect of Social Media: The Illusion of Benefit and the Real Costs 02:01:23 - Keys to Success: How Online Du'at Can Strike the Balance and Preserve Their Reward 02:09:44 - Muslim Weddings: A Showcase of the Ummah's Wealth and Resource Misallocation 02:23:42 - The Zi0nist Playbook: Strategy, Manipulation, Influence, and the Islamophobia Industry 02:32:16 - How Zi0nist Propaganda Manipulates Public Opinion 02:36:29 - Elon Musk: Rebel or Another Pawn in the Game? 02:42:05 - The Truth About AI and the Real Great Replacement 02:48:50 - Exposing the Fake Resistance: Who’s Really Fighting for Today's Oppressed Muslims? 02:51:36 - Can Sunnis Work with Iran and Shia in General? 03:03:03 - How to Navigate the Issue of Zionism with Principle and Truth 03:08:50 - Sh. Adnan and Br. Jake Debate: Has Zi0nism Hijacked the J3wish Religion? 03:38:50 - The Future of Resistance: Where Do We Go from Here? 03:41:07 - The Power of Speaking Out vs. The Wisdom of Silence 03:45:30 - How Social Media Distorts Muslim Unity 03:49:00 - The Future of the Ummah: Hope, Struggles & Revival 03:51:02 - Final Words: Living & Dying by the Truth
Smashing Idols & Egos: Breaking The Cycle of In-Fighting and Fanboying
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This episode should be required viewing for all the du'at on social media. It brings home 2 ½ hours of salient truths and observations that the online dawah community needs to discuss, reflect upon, and come to terms with. If you or anyone you know are involved in or benefit from online dawah, watch and share this episode! 00:00 The Decline of Honor and Islamic Principles: The Erosion of Integrity in Modern Dawah 02:18 Life Haqq Podcast: Introducing the Platform for Real Talk 03:25 Jordan Peterson: Friend or Foe? A Critical Examination 07:40 The Maturity Factor: Understanding True Wisdom in Contrast to Superficial Insights 11:45 Reflecting on Platforming Jordan Peterson: Lessons Learned from the Encounter 21:46 Freedom of Speech: A Flawed Philosophy When Detached from Ethics 34:45 Material Progress vs. Moral Decay: A Wake-up Call for Today’s World 41:41 Islamic Principles in Gaza: Where True Honor Still Exists 42:31 Western Societies as Moral Cripples: A Stark Contrast to Islamic Ethics 44:11 Muslim Influence on Society: From Passivity to Power 44:40 Platforming New Muslim Influencers: The Rise of Dangerous Voices 46:21 Andrew Tate and the Need for Authentic Muslim Role Models: A Wake-up Call for Manboys 47:01 The Dangers of Fame and Wealth in Dawah: Un-Pimping the Dawah and Returning to Sincerity 01:02:58 Strategic Thinking in Dawah: Moving Beyond Ego and Individualism 01:20:29 The Illusion of Self-Importance: How Ego Undermines True Dawah 01:22:10 Being Forgotten: Embracing Anonymity for the Sake of Allah 01:23:15 Refocusing on Strategic Goals in Dawah: Time for a Tactical Shift 01:24:09 Worship and Writing: Reclaiming the Lost Arts of Islamic Tradition 01:25:09 Existential Crisis and the Importance of Worship: Finding Stability in Faith 01:26:36 The Modern Challenges in Dawah: Navigating Fame, Ego, and External Influence 01:28:15 Leadership and Principles: The Backbone of an Effective Dawah Movement 01:32:59 Strategic Thinking Revisited: How to Tackle the Dawah Crisis 01:43:48 Intrinsic Value and Islamic Principles: Moving Beyond Superficial Measures of Success 01:52:33 Legacy and an Akhira-Centric Focus: Prioritizing the Hereafter in Dawah 01:54:58 Islam’s Holistic Nature: How It Transcends Modern Issues 01:55:12 Silence and Intellectual Cowardice: Why Avoiding Controversial Truths Is Dangerous 01:55:46 Strategic Thinking and Goals: A Pathway Forward for Today’s Muslim Leaders 01:57:45 Brotherhood and Community: Essential Elements of a Strong Ummah 01:58:18 True Friendship and Love in Islam: Egoistic Love vs. True Love 01:59:30 Self-Love and Empathy: The Thin Line Between Ego and Compassion 02:00:27 Spiritual Commitment: Prioritizing the Soul Over Worldly Success 02:02:45 Modern Relationships: The Challenges of Navigating Them with Integrity 02:06:37 Loving for the Sake of Allah: A Higher Form of Love 02:27:22 Ideology and Relationships: How Beliefs Shape Bonds 02:34:10 Final Thoughts: Looking Ahead to Future Discussions on Dawah and Society -------- Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! Please subscribe to the channel if you liked this, and help support us in making much more transformational Islamic content to nourish the soul, refine our characters, and build our communities. JazakumAllahu Khairan! -------- Connect with us on social media! Life Haqq's Channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/life_haqq TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLDaA5bs/ Follow our host and teacher, Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ -------- We are also available on most platforms used for listening to podcasts! Just search for "Life Haqq Podcast" and follow us for all episodes. You can find and listen to the Life Haqq Podcast on these major platforms: = Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/applelh = Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/googlelh = Spotify: https://bit.ly/lhspot = Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/lifehaqqpod = and much more!
Hamza ‘Un-Pimpin’ The Dawah | Jordan Peterson’s Moral Impotence | Wake-up call 4 The Tates & Manboys
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Join host Dr. Syed in a multifaceted episode featuring renowned MMA coach Firas Zahabi at Tristar Gym in Montreal. This enlightening discussion covers a wide array of topics, including personal resilience against societal pressures and the philosophy of martial arts. Dive deep into the implications of liberalism on identity and norms, especially from an immigrant’s perspective. The conversation explores the critical role of self-transcendence, immigration’s economic impact, and the importance of the nuclear family. Key figures like Tommy Robinson, Jordan Peterson, and Andrew Tate are scrutinized for their influential yet controversial views. Additionally, modern dating, affirmative action, and transgender athletes in sports are examined under the lens of cultural and religious principles. End with a thought-provoking analysis of a hypothetical MMA clash between George St-Pierre and Khabib Nurmagomedov. This episode promises an intellectually rich dialogue on societal critique, personal growth, and martial arts philosophy. 00:00 Introduction and Personal Stand 05:04 MMA Insights and Fighter Analysis 14:28 Growing Up and Overcoming Challenges 20:11 The Rise of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu 42:21 Questioning the Efficacy of Masks 43:37 The Impact of Mouth Breathing 47:20 The Role of Diet and Exercise 51:14 Islam and Modern Medicine 01:01:38 Immigration and Integration 01:13:50 The Palestini@n Struggle 01:20:08 A Plea for the Children 01:20:56 Isr@el's Refusal and Its Implications 01:21:04 Demographic Concerns and Cultural Shifts 01:22:34 The Importance of the Nuclear Family 01:23:41 Questioning Democr@cy and Government Actions 01:26:49 Historical Parallels and Lessons 01:28:47 The Need for Emancipation and Coexistence 01:33:58 The Role of the Nuclear Family in Society 01:44:11 Challenges Facing Boys and Men 01:50:54 The Impact of Single Motherhood and Feminism 02:04:02 Affirmative Action and Physical Limitations 02:04:35 Tr@nsgender Athletes in Combat Sports 02:08:36 The Red Pill Movement and Andrew Tate 02:09:08 Critique of Jordan Peterson 02:14:03 The Role of Men in Society 02:17:48 The Importance of Motherhood 02:22:18 Philosophy and Religion in Islam 02:26:50 The Future of Society and Family Values 02:38:50 The Concept of Existence and Afterlife 02:42:11 Closing Remarks and Future Plans -------- Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! Please subscribe to the channel if you liked this, and help support us in making much more transformational Islamic content to nourish the soul, refine our characters, and build our communities. JazakumAllahu Khairan! -------- Connect with us on social media! Life Haqq's Channels: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/life_haqq TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLDaA5bs/ Follow our host and teacher, Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal: X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ -------- We are also available on most platforms used for listening to podcasts! Just search for "Life Haqq Podcast" and follow us for all episodes. You can find and listen to the Life Haqq Podcast on these major platforms: = Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/applelh = Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/googlelh = Spotify: https://bit.ly/lhspot = Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/lifehaqqpod = and much more!
Warrior Philosopher Firas Zahabi | Peterson & Robinson Humiliated | Muslim Fighters | Khabib vs GSP
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Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal is joined by Ustadh Adnan Rashid and Ustadh Farid al-Bahraini. Tune into their conversation as they peel back the layers of the complex relationship of Muslim communities and their Imams. 4:30 Understanding Religious Doubts 6:10 Most Imams Aren’t Trained on Doubts 8:10 The Onslaught of Doubts & Social Media 10:00 How Can Imams Deal with Doubts? 10:50 This is Not Much of an Imam 13:10 The Management of Masajid 15:20 Top 10 Challenges for Imams 17:40 Is it the Imam’s Responsibility? 19:26 Imams in Early Islamic Generations? 20:20 Counterproductive Culture 21:34 The Imam Industry 23:20 Imams as Slaves 25:50 Tampering with Intentions... 26:35 2 Sides 28:15 Overseeing the Issues 29:40 Minimal Qualifications 29:55 What Do We Want from Imams? 30:34 Living to See Another Day 31:45 Do Online Du’at Have More Sway? 32:50 Most Imams are Compromised? 33:00 Slaves of the Audience 33:30 Speaking the Truth 34:05 Youth Find in the Internet What They Don’t Find in the Masjid 34:45 Imams Need Support! 34:50 The Muslim Community is Self-Inflicting 36:00 Are Masajid Becoming Temples? 37:15 The Prophetic Model of a Masjid 38:35 Losing Status 39:33 Fear and Hope 40:45 A Warning to Masajid 41:45 Finding the Balance 43:00 Targeting the Muslim Community 44:15 Self-Cens0rship 47:25 Suspicious Mentalities 49:25 False Equivalence 55:00 Imams in the Era of AI 58:50 Contentions on Intentions 1:02:30 Post-Colonial Syndrome 1:04:30 Asking New Muslims about Fatwas 1:05:45 Fake Shahadas 1:11:55 Emotional Damage 1:13:30 ‘Ilm ul-Hadith as a Solution 1:14:45 Burnout 1:16:05 The Value of Da’wah 1:26:10 Care in Our Communities 1:28:40 Coming Together & Building Relationships 1:29:30 TMI? 1:30:00 Sincere Advice 1:31:45 Physical Health of the Du’at -------- Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! -------- Connect with us on social media! Life Haqq's Channels: X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/life_haqq TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLDaA5bs/ Follow our host Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ -------- Listen to the Life Haqq Podcast on these major platforms: = Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/applelh = Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/googlelh = Spotify: https://bit.ly/lhspot = Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/lifehaqqpod = and much more!
Are Imams Slaves Within The Muslim Community?
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If you want to listen to this episode with headphones or are experiencing audio challenges, we recommend you watch this video using this link: https://youtu.be/7DfZPcHmd-E On the latest episode of the Life Haqq Podcast, our host Dr. Syed interviews Jake Shields, a world-renowned MMA fighter and coach. They delve into a variety of topics, including Jake's career, his views on Islam, and his political affiliations. The conversation extended further into the role parents take by guiding their children towards critical thinking & away from harmful ideologies, the key elements, personal impact & significance of fatherhood, the need for hard work and struggle in achieving success, and much more! Table of Contents: 0:00 – Episode Preview & Intro 2:01 – Welcome & Guest Introduction: Jake Shields 3:16 – What is it like being a new father with the current chaos today? 5:04 – A father's hopes & fears 6:59 – Jake's personal education, childhood & journey 9:10 – Most important values needed for children today 11:41 – How did Jake's father impact his life? 16:38 – Jake Shields HATES bullies 21:40 – Who are the best friends to have? 24:10 – How has racism become more prevalent in society? 28:28 – Way to overcome racial tensions & difference 32:33 – Jake's beef with Mike Jackson explained 38:35 – Dr. Syed & Jake discuss Khabib's match with Connor 42:29 – Are fighters the most independent thinkers in sports? 44:08 – Jake Shield's legendary fighting career 47:36 – What was the UFC 129 experience like? 49:23 – Is GSP the GOAT? 52:47 – Sacrifice & hard work are the keys to success 58:04 – Is Jake Shields officially retired? 1:00:41 – How was Jake Shields first fast in Ramadan? 1:04:59 – What changed Jake Shields mind about Islam? 1:10:11 – Dr. Syed's personal observation of Jake's character 1:15:38 – Dr. Syed explains Tauheed & Islam to Jake Shields 1:20:21 – Dr. Syed's personal promise & gifts to Jake Shields -------- Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! Please subscribe to the channel if you liked this, and help support us in making much more transformational Islamic content to nourish the soul, refine our characters, and build our communities. JazakumAllahu Khairan! -------- Connect with us on social media! Life Haqq's Channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/life_haqq TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLDaA5bs/ Follow our host and teacher, Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ -------- We are also available on most platforms used for listening to podcasts! Just search for "Life Haqq Podcast" and follow us for all episodes. You can find and listen to the Life Haqq Podcast on these major platforms: = Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/applelh = Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/googlelh = Spotify: https://bit.ly/lhspot = Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/lifehaqqpod = and much more!
Jake Shields: Grappling Fatherhood, Legacy and Wokeness
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Our beloved teacher, Shaykh and friend of the podcast, Sh. Abu Taubah joined Dr. Syed for a deep dive and discussion of recent world events, geopolitics, propaganda, his recent journey of Hijrah to Ethiopia, Ramadan and more! Table of Contents: 0:00 - Welcome and Introduction 3:12 - Modern Human History, Muslims and Propaganda Basics 12:30 - Controlling the Narrative and Standing Up for Truth 21:00 - Global Superpowers, Geopolitics and Oil Economics 32:55 - Media Hypocrisy, Refugee Crisis and Racist Systems 39:55 - "My children are no longer Muslim...." 43:21 - False America Sanctions and Spheres of Influence 47:50 - Islam's Moral Consistency and Staying Grounded 1:00:26 - Where should the Muslim focus be? 1:06:33 - Determining Truth from Falsehood 1:14:45 - Sh. Abu Taubah's Hijrah to Africa 1:22:12 - Unifying Efforts, Collaboration Guidelines and Ihsan 1:35:45 - Adab towards Teachers and Scholars 1:44:40 - Best Ramadan Memories 1:47:40 - What preparations should we do before Ramadan? 1:54:25 - What are the main elements Muslims should focus on? 1:59:31 - Ramadan Dress Code and Hygiene 2:03:14 - What are the priorities Muslims need to have with limited time? 2:11:18 - Final Concluding Thoughts Be sure to subscribe to the channel if you liked this episode and for more transformational Islamic content to nourish the soul, refine our characters, and build our communities. JazakumAllahu Khairan! -------- Life Haqq Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/life_haqq TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLDaA5bs/ Host, Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal: FB: https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ -------- Listen to the podcast on other platforms: Apple - https://bit.ly/applelh Spotify - https://bit.ly/lhspot Google - https://bit.ly/googlelh YouTube - https://bit.ly/lhytplay Amazon - http://bit.ly/lifehaqqpod
What's Really Going On? | Geopolitics, Propaganda, Hijrah & More | Sh. Abu Taubah
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Join Dr. Syed and Shaykh Uthman Ibn Farooq from @OneMessageFoundation in this insightful episode of the Life Haqq podcast as they discuss crucial aspects of online authenticity and true Islamic values. Explore topics such as fakery among niqabi sisters, impractical social media couples' advice, and deviations from genuine da'wah by certain Muslim influencers. Shaykh Uthman shares his street da'wah experiences in challenging U.S. neighborhoods, emphasizing the importance of sincerity and steadfastness in faith. The episode highlights the need for unity and practical action in the da'wah community, addressing youth distractions, and maintaining unwavering faith in response to global events. Essential for anyone enhancing their contribution to the da'wah mission. 00:00 The Illusion of Perfect Marriages 00:42 Questioning Religious Practices 02:00 Introduction 03:00 Shaykh Uthman's Da'wah Efforts 04:18 Experiences in Dangerous Neighborhoods 05:03 Confrontation During Da'wah 09:50 Safety in Muslim Countries 13:46 Political Conspiracies and Realities 21:09 Advice to Pro-Trump Muslims 22:41 Hypocrisy in Political Parties 27:41 Hypothetical Da'wah to Trump 31:50 The Power of Death in Dawah 32:45 Debating Fiction vs. Reality 34:26 Controlling Desires as a Muslim 35:06 Near-Death Experiences and Dawah 35:38 Inviting Leaders to Islam 36:16 Stories of Conversion 49:34 The Reality of Wealth and Status 51:45 The Role of Muslim Influencers 01:06:14 The Importance of Active Dawah 01:11:25 The Dangers of Fiction and Unrealistic Expectations 01:11:45 The Importance of Marriage and Avoiding Distractions 01:12:14 Misplaced Loyalties and the Reality of Fanaticism 01:12:53 Returning to Faith and Active Participation 01:14:00 The Temptations of Fame and Social Media 01:19:16 The Palestinian Cause and Sectarian Politics 01:37:15 The Moral Consistency of Islam 01:42:36 Unity and the Beauty of Islam 01:44:01 The Role of Everyone in Dawah 01:47:25 Upcoming Projects and Final Thoughts ---- We are also available on most platforms used for listening to podcasts! Just search for "Life Haqq Podcast" and follow us for all episodes. You can find and listen to the Life Haqq Podcast on these major platforms: = Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/applelh = Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/googlelh = Spotify: https://bit.ly/lhspot = Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/lifehaqqpod = and much more!
Navigating Authentic Dawah in the Digital Age | Dr.Syed & Sh.Uthman ibn Farooq
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After connecting online for an amazing discussion last year, Dr. Syed & Sh. Youssef Soussi (@TabsiraProject) finally met in person during United Islam Awareness Week 2023 for a powerful discussion. Although Sh. Youssef knows the cold from living in Minnesota, he experienced it on another level in Western Canada. Things really get heated during this spicy conversation on the biggest challenges the youth are facing today. At a time where it’s easier to turn a blind eye and remain silent, Sh. Youssef and Dr. Syed emphasize the need for courage and standing up for the truth! Check out Life Haqq Episode 89: The Courage to Speak the Truth! Table of Contents: 0:00 – Episode Preview & Intro 1:02 – Welcome & Guest Introduction: Imam Youssef Soussi 1:48 – Imam Youssef's First Impressions of Canada 3:41 – Are we living in a time of fitnah? 6:46 – Are Muslim leaders inadequately or unwillingly responding to fitnah? 8:55 – Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions 12:39 – Inherent Problems of the 50/50 Mindset 18:44 – Issues with the "Lowering Your Gaze" hyper-fixation 22:55 – The Ongoing Game of Public Discourse Censorship 27:56 – A hypocrite with a knowledgeable tongue, is this the reality today? 31:00 – Dangerous Shift of Academic & Scholarship Qualifications 37:20 – Has our Islam become cosplay? 41:27 – What happens when scholars & Imams don’t talk about punishment? 45:42 – Practicing Muslimahs NEED your support the most! 51:59 – How do we give our leaders the proper sense of responsibility required? 55:48 – Is financial considerations a big fitnah in Dawah? 58:17 – Imam Youssef's final advice on learning from scholars 1:01:32 – Closing Remarks & Conclusion -------- Thanks for watching and supporting our channel! Please subscribe to the channel if you liked this, and help support us in making much more transformational Islamic content to nourish the soul, refine our characters, and build our communities. JazakumAllahu Khairan! -------- Connect with us on social media! Life Haqq's Channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/life_haqq TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMLDaA5bs/ Follow our host and teacher, Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal: Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ -------- We are also available on most platforms used for listening to podcasts! Just search for "Life Haqq Podcast" and follow us for all episodes. You can find and listen to the Life Haqq Podcast on these major platforms: = Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/applelh = Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/googlelh = Spotify: https://bit.ly/lhspot = Amazon Music: http://bit.ly/lifehaqqpod = and much more!
The Courage to Speak the Truth
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Personal Development

Everybody seems stressed these days. Are you? COVID, racial injustice, financial hardship, looming uncertainty, social isolation, school, family, challenging relationships. We all have and experience stress in our daily lives, some more than others. What has you stressing these days? Tune in to #LifeHaqq to get Dr. Syed's prescription for navigating and managing these stressful times. Learn how a faith-based perspective and practical tools can not only alleviate, but resolve, what can feel like the impossible weight of stress in your life. Life Haqq is a podcast series by Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal, we will be discussing many of the ongoing current events, providing the perspective of a Muslim using Imaan-based thinking and have conversations with different guests and mashayikh across Canada and North America. ------------- This time is a gift in which we should strengthen our relationship with Allah (swt) and turn back to our Creator. Our pursuit of ‘ilm should never stop! If you’re missing your in-person halaqat fix then this is absolutely perfect for you! Please subscribe to the channel and look forward to regular daily content and inspiring reminders. JazakumAllahu Khairan! Listen to the podcast on other platforms: Apple - https://bit.ly/applelh Spotify - https://bit.ly/lhspot Google - https://bit.ly/googlelh Social Media Channels: FB: https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal https://twitter.com/life_haqq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/
Dr. Syed's Prescription for Dealing with Stress | Special Naseeha | Life Haqq Podcast [Ep 24]
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Life Haqq is a podcast series by Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal, we will be discussing many of the ongoing current events, providing the perspective of a Muslim using Imaan-based thinking and have conversations with different guests and mashayikh across Canada and North America. Stream Highlights: 0:00 - Welcome and Topic Introductions 1:47 – Intro to format 2:45 – Sister Aida narrates her experience with Islamophobia when praying in public. 6:40 – Why does our lived experiences not hold weight? 9:14 – Sister Hiba narrates her recent experience of racism at a Walmart 12:52 - Dr. Syed shares highlights discrimination based on appearances 16:02 – Brother Jamiu shares his experience with racism through “random” selection at airports 18:57 - Lack of transparency and false justification of racism 24:58 – Sister Faiza narrates her Islamophobic experience when using public transit 31:53 – Last testimony: Aisha’s experience with racism as a child in a white dominant neighbourhood 36:18 – “Racism and ignorance cannot exist in a vacuum. It cannot exist without the active AND passive support of people.” 41:10 – Shallow Solutions: Symbolism and pandering 42:02 – Self-reflective exercise: What happens when you don’t use your core values and principles in standing up for justice? 47:49 - "What about-ism" 52:17 - Imaan based solution for oppression/ standing for justice 54:03 – Stand up for justice even if it against yourself 57:47 – Islamically, every single human being has a level of responsibility. 1:01:47 – How do you bring people together? 1:11:30 - Don't be defined by your oppression or victimization 1:15:12 – Get your value, identity and confidence based on how Allah (swt) speaks about you in the Qur’an. 1:18:02 - An Ummah-based identity 1:19:52 – Closing remarks. ------------- This time is a gift in which we should strengthen our relationship with Allah (swt) and turn back to our Creator. Our pursuit of ‘ilm should never stop! If you’re missing your in-person halaqat fix then this is absolutely perfect for you! Please subscribe to the channel and look forward to regular daily content and inspiring reminders. JazakumAllahu Khairan! Listen to the podcast on other platforms: Apple - https://bit.ly/applelh Spotify - https://bit.ly/lhspot Google - https://bit.ly/googlelh Social Media Channels: FB: https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal https://twitter.com/life_haqq Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/
Racism and Islamophobia: A Lived Reality in Canada | Life Haqq Podcast [Ep 23]
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Topic: Exposing a Hidden Health Benefit of Fasting: Improved Intelligence Table of Contents: 0:00 – Introduction 3:41 – News: Racial tensions, mass rioting due to George Floyd murder . 6:21 – What is happening to our society? 10:32 – Linguistic definition of akl (intelligence) 11:47 – Summarization of Islamic perspective of intelligence by Ibn Al Jawzi 17:05 – Akl is the recognition of self-evident things, of axiomatic truths 18:10 – Importance of believing in self-evident truths 22:45 – Were we created from nothing or did we create ourselves? 27:04 – Held accountable for your intelligence 31:52 – Science is a faith-based system 34:11 – In the US, don’t they learn their own history? 38:32 – The inherent principle of adhering to the truth 41:01 – Dangers of false logic 51:11 – There is a big difference between knowledge and intelligence. 54:44 – When does your knowledge no longer benefit you? 1:01:08 – Why do we follow the crowd? 1:10:27 – How does fasting improve your intelligence 1:14:42 – The lowest level of faith is to do no harm 1:16:08 – We need to bring the message of Islam to the 4 corners of the world Life Haqq is a podcast series by Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal, we will be discussing many of the ongoing current events, providing the perspective of a Muslim using Imaan-based thinking and have conversations with different guests and mashayikh across Canada and North America. ------------- This time is a gift in which we should strengthen our relationship with Allah (swt) and turn back to our Creator. Our pursuit of ‘ilm should never stop! If you’re missing your in-person halaqat fix then this is absolutely perfect for you! Please subscribe to the channel and look forward to regular daily content and inspiring reminders. JazakumAllahu Khairan! Listen to the podcast on other platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/life-haqq/id1511218651 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6bYkvJ7Kup86eonF9qTZr6 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vbGlmZS1oYXFxLw Social Media Channels: FB: https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/
Exposing Hidden Health Benefits of Fasting: Improved Intelligence | Life Haqq Podcast [Ep 19]
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Dr. Syed shares a few reasons why Muslims should study history in particular: 0:00 - Is History for everyone? 0:27 - #1: Gain a clear understanding of the world 1:12 - #2: Evaluate current reality through Islamic values and historical lessons 1:36 - #3: Create strategic planning and operationalize/prepare for the future 2:08 - #4: Evaluate our progress and adjust for our time The month of October is officially Islamic History Month and as always the Life Haqq Team has focused on the major lessons and guidelines we can learn from the history of not only the Prophet (saws) and the Sahabah (ra) but of the many different successful flagbearers of Islam that have brought light to the world for over 1400 years. Watch our ongoing YouTube Shorts Islamic History Campaign (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4aM0x2HA2QhoYA9itdAyRFmXMaonCNsw) taking place every day throughout the month and learn quick lessons, stories and examples of some of the best this Deen has to offer. ________ Please subscribe to the channel and look forward to regular content and inspiring reminders. JazakumAllahu Khairan! Listen to the podcast on other platforms: Apple - https://bit.ly/applelh Spotify - https://bit.ly/lhspot Google - https://bit.ly/googlelh YouTube - https://bit.ly/lhytplay Amazon - http://bit.ly/lifehaqqpod Social Media Channels: Facebook: - https://www.facebook.com/dr.syedibniqbal/ Twitter: - https://twitter.com/life_haqq - https://twitter.com/drsyedibniqbal Instagram: - https://www.instagram.com/dr.syedibniqbal/
Studying Islamic History Can Save Your Life! #islam #history #truth
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Why did the Ottoman Empire crumble? #islamichistory
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Nationalism DESTROYED the Ummah #islamichistory #ottomans
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The Muslims world dismantled like a dish... #islamichistory #ottomans
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Muslim Heroes: Sultan Abdul Hamid II #islamichistory #ottomans
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Who Was Abdul Hamid II #strength #leadership #honour #islamichistory #ottomans
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Last Protector of Palestine? #islamichistory #ottomans #ummah
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Starting from Tragedy...Is Islam Over? #islamichistory #ottomans
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Muslim Heroes: Ertugrul bin Suleiman #islamichistory #ottomans
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