Podcasts by UmmTalhah Speaks

Advice for the general public from 2023-04-15T15:51:02

Wanting what's best for the Muslims means to want for them what leads to success in their dunya and their akhira.

Advice for the leaders of the Muslims from 2023-04-11T12:35:50

Wanting what is best for the leaders of the Muslims includes obeying their orders, and advising them with gentleness when necessary, and not waging war against them, and softening the hearts of the...

Advice for the Messenger of Allah from 2023-04-11T12:13:23

Advising for the Messenger of Allah means to want what is best in accordance with the teachings of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Loving the Messenger of Allah is through accepting that his pa...

Advice for the Book of Allah from 2023-04-11T11:48:46

Advising in accordance with the Book of Allah includes believing that it is from Allah, and that noone can come with what is similar to it, and reciting it with proper pronunciation and tajweed, an...

Advice for Allah from 2023-04-11T11:29:38

Advice is to want what is best for the advised person. What does it mean to want what is best in relation to Allah? It is to have tawhid and leave out shirk, and attribute Him with attributes of pe...

Advice is important in our deen from 2023-04-11T11:06:16

Advice in Islam is to want what is truly best for the advised, including ourselves. How do we advise ourselves to be the best we can be, and how do we advise others to be the best they can be?

Ramadan 06 from 2022-04-10T05:15:38

The Mercy of Allah is vast

Ramadan 05 from 2022-04-06T05:32

Prayer is for every Muslim and maintaining ties of kinship

Ramadan 04 from 2022-04-06T05:24:10

Allah knows what is good for you and giving sadaqah

Ramadan 03 from 2022-04-06T05:16:44

Giving from what you love and cleanliness

Ramadan 02 from 2022-04-06T05:11:13

Fasting is for piety and being good to parents

Ramadan 01 from 2022-04-06T05:04:45

Quran at Fajr and Smiling

It feels like I can't do anything good from 2021-11-10T13:58:08

We get through tests in life by adhering to the religion. But what happens when the test is WITHIN our adherence to the religion? It feels like no matter what good deed we try to do, it just doesn'...

Take advantage of your health before your illness from 2021-10-14T08:45:20

Among the tests of this dunya is a loss of health. Whether that happens in old age or while still young, losing certain abilities due to poor health is a trial and a calamity. We can sometimes lose...

Allah owns you and what you own from 2021-09-26T16:30:32

One of the biggest tests of this dunya is the loss of money. Financial struggles expose how reliant we are on Allah or how attached we are to the temporary pleasures of this temporary dunya. Follow...

Every soul shall taste death from 2021-09-20T14:59:40

The death of a loved one is amongst the most trying of tests of this dunya. We are still shocked when it happens, as if it isn't the only thing we are promised. Alhamdulillah for the Messenger of A...

You will be tested from 2021-09-12T12:27:54

As believers, we know that this dunya is a life of difficulty. Knowing that doesn't always give us the consolation and push needed to get through our trials and difficulties. What does help give us...

Victoria befriends hijabis on the schoolbus from 2020-10-11T17:58:33

In this episode we hear from sister Victoria, who embraced Islam at the tender age of 15 years old. Her interest in history and world religious pushed her into researching about Islam, but it was h...

Faraah finds a family at the Sunniyy Centre from 2020-10-05T16:06:13

After asking God for guidance, Sister Faraah found herself walking into a local Islamic centre in her community, and was welcomed with a warm embrace and openness. After realizing this was a place ...

Umm Ahmad looks into Islam after reading the Bible from 2020-09-23T10:56:29

Starting off an extremely important and personal season of "Our Sisters Who Have Embraced Islam" is Umm Ahmad. Her journey to Islam over 30 years ago was at the pinnacle of drug use, high prison se...

True Role Models - Extended Episode from 2020-09-13T22:21:02

How much do we know about the various women in Islamic history? How many names of influential characters can we mention? Who are the wives of the Prophet Muhammad? How does his lineage connect to P...

Scholarship of Aishah from 2020-09-05T07:53:38

Lady Aishah was the youngest wife of the Prophet, peace be upon him. She was diligent in observing his actions from the intimate confines of their home, and transmitting this to the Muslim ummah. S...

Honor of Fatimah from 2020-08-26T18:07:45

The youngest daughter of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The only one of his children to outlive him. The carrier of his blessed blood-line. The second-best of all women, As-Sayyidah Fatimah A...

Support of Khadijah from 2020-08-14T12:47:40

Lady Khadijah, may Allah accept her deeds is known as the mother of the believers. She was the first wife of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. She was the first to bear children for him. She was...

Empathy of Asiyah from 2020-08-06T12:28:44

How does one of the worst men in history end up married to one of the best women in history? How does a woman living under an evil, horrific tyrant show display her high level of piety and compassi...

How many days is Eid Al-Adha?? -Special Episode from 2020-07-29T07:33:45

Is Eid Al-Adha, also known as "Big Eid" or "Baqra Eid (Eid of the Cow)" to some, is one of the most significant celebrations for Muslims. It is one of the most important days of Hajj for those who ...

Chastity of Maryam from 2020-07-15T21:16:15

Lady Maryam, the best woman who ever lived, is a role model for all women. In her story of a pious upbringing and an immaculate birth to Prophet Isa alayhis salaam are lessons for women of all ages.

I want to be an influencer -Special Episode from 2020-07-07T08:47:06

In the age of social media and the impact of influencers, particularly hijabi Muslimah influencers, it's not far-fetched to think the concept has at least grazed over our minds. Could it work? Do I...

Muslimahs in Dawah from 2020-07-03T01:02:29

In this episode we hear from some amazing sisters who have devoted their lives to the path of Allah through teaching about Islam. Ustadhah Naimah works with young children in an Islamic madrasa, Us...

Muslimah Entrepeneurs from 2020-06-25T19:49:23

Starting your own business surely takes a lot of hard work, dedication and guts. In this episode we hear from owners of Spartan Muslimah, The Cookie Addiction, Sisterz Accessories and Umm Jameel, a...

Muslimahs in Technology from 2020-06-18T20:43:02

In this episode we hear from some trailblazing muslimahs in the ever-growing field of technology. A true sense of passion is what drives Yasmine (a digital marketing buyer), Moushumi (an auditor), ...

Muslimahs in Education from 2020-06-14T19:04:38

"My favorite teacher growing up was...because she..." Everyone can fill in the blanks, and every teacher hopes to fill in the blanks of one, if not all of their students. The classrooms are full of...

Muslimahs in Law from 2020-06-08T22:45:35

Is it true that jobs in the legal field are reserved for white, non-Muslim men? Absolutely not! In this episode, we hear from some powerful muslimahs who are absolutely smashing it in their careers...

African American Muslims have a unique experience from 2020-06-05T22:00:07

The experience of African American Muslims, which here refers to Muslims who have embraced Islam, or whose parents and grandparents have embraced Islam, is so unique and beautiful. They have accept...

What is happening in America?! from 2020-06-02T09:14:43

A special episode detailing the history of Black Americans, and particularly how the Muslim Black American experience is so unique. This episode includes practical tips for how non-black Muslims ca...

Muslimahs in Medicine from 2020-06-01T12:45:29

From a very young age, professions in the medical field are well-known to us. They are naturally a career choice for many women, including Muslim women. In today's episode we hear from sisters M, H...

Taking the first step into true independence - University from 2020-05-27T23:02:03

After compulsory education, each muslimah is faced with a life-changing decision--will she pursue a career or not? If so, what will she do and how will she do it? In this episode we will hear from ...

Who is Umm Talhah? from 2020-05-24T22:27:26

As a start to Season 3 "Balancing Deen and Dunya", Umm Talhah gives a brief synopsis of her life journey, from early childhood, university, marriage, career and motherhood experiences, and what has...

Delight of your eyes- raising children Islamically from 2020-05-18T08:20:54

The journey of raising children can sometimes feel like the longest, unguided, journey ever. But in fact Islam has given advice and tips of how to instill taqwa, patience, humility, and good manner...

The journey to that first bundle of joy from 2020-05-13T11:00:53

An episode discussing each woman's journey to having children, or not, through topics including contraception, difficulty conceiving, miscarriages, pregnancy, and labor. All of these issues have Is...

My husband loves another woman and I'm okay with that from 2020-05-08T13:44:56

Discussing when a husband has another relationship, more important than the relationship he has with you...and that is the relationship with his mom. In following the rules of the religion, a wife ...

Being the best wife I can be from 2020-05-03T14:46:08

Looking into the wives of the Prophet alayhis salaatu was salaam and female companions of the Prophet, may Allah accept them all, for guidance on what actually makes a good wife.

Is my husband a good guy? from 2020-04-30T11:50:50

Through looking at the best of role models, Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him, and his noble companions may Allah accept them, we can learn what makes a good husband.

Searching for a husband..who, what when, where and how? from 2020-04-28T11:30:22

Responding to sisters' questions on how to identify who will make a good spouse, and navigating the pre-marital and engagement periods in accordance with Islamic modesty.

Parents-Have mercy on them as they had mercy on me when I was young from 2020-04-26T18:48:55

Detailing how Islam instructs us to be with our parents, relying on stories of Prophets Ibraheem and Ismaeel alayhimas salaatu was salaam, and Lady Fatimah, radiAllahu anha.

Knowledge is a guide from 2020-04-24T13:43:18

This final episode of Season 1 discusses the importance of learning and understanding the fundamentals of Islam as clarified by the Prophet alayhis salaatu was salaam in Hadith Jibreel.

Pilgrimage to the holiest of sites- Hajj from 2020-04-23T11:17:29

Discussing the significance of Hajj in Islam, as well as the historical events that are replicated in some of the most important acts of Hajj. (Ayahs 96-97 of Surah Aal-Imran)

Fasting the Month of Ramadan from 2020-04-17T20:50:22

Discussing the chapter of fasting Ramadan, including how to determine when Ramadan starts and ends as well as the merits of fasting. (Suratul Baqarah 183-185)

Purify your wealth from 2020-04-15T09:03:17

Discussing the different types of charity in Islam as well as the merits of giving money in charity.

Importance of Prayer from 2020-04-11T11:07:49

Discussing the fact that prayer is the single-most important action in our day, as well as the different forms of purification required before it.

Avoiding a drop of poison is better than acquiring a vessel of honey from 2020-04-09T16:25:50

Identifying some evil sins as mentioned in surah Al-Isra ayahs 23-37 to avoid them. Sins lead to the destruction of self, relationships, and communities. Allah forbade the people from sins for thei...

Steadfastness upon Islam from 2020-04-08T18:25:20

Relying on Ayah 217 of Surah Al-Baqarah to explain how to protect oneself from falling outside of the fold of Islam, whether by an invalid belief, an unjust action, or a wrongful saying.

Characteristics of Prophets from 2020-04-08T05:24:51

Clarifying characteristics that all Prophets possess, characteristics that are impossible for them, and stories that are often misunderstood about some Prophets.

Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah from 2020-04-07T18:27:12

Exploring the meaning of belief in the final Messenger of Allah, Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, through ayahs 40-47 of Surah Al-Ahzab

There is no god except Allah from 2020-04-06T22:21:37

Exploring the basics of the Muslim's belief in the creator, Allah, with ayahs from the Qur'an and logical proofs.

UmmTalhah Speaks (Trailer) from 2020-04-05T22:21:37