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We discuss Qur'an memorisation and tajweed tips, the common mistakes people from the Indian Subcontinent make in Tajweed and fascinating insights into Ustadh Farhan's own journey during which he won an Indian National Qur'an memorisation contest and spent time in Dr Zakir Naik's International Islamic school. Farhan Somani is an international Qur'an & Arabic teacher and Tajweed Tutor. He is the founder of Tajweed Essentials Learning Community. He has obtained Ijazah Mِistake: At 46:00 the arabic acronym was cut out by mistake, the full acronym for the "heavy" letters is خص ضغط قظ Tajweed Essentials YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVx1-CMERDgRt14L3zzdkVQ/ 00:00 Introduction 03:50 Ustadh's Qur'an Hifdh Journey 12:00 His daily Hifdh Revision Routine 16:00 Can you memorise the Qur'an by yourself? 19:50 Which Mushaf type to Choose? 28:00 Process of Memorising Qur'an 37:00 Learning Arabic & his admission into Hadith Studies 38:25 Obtaining Ijazah and its significance 44:00 Common Tajweed Mistakes  53:30 How he started teaching Online Courses 59:00 Final Reminder Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Tiktok ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Interview with Jan The Slovak Muslim on his journey to Islam, different methods used in Da'wah, how Islam impacted his Business life, happiness and finding balance. Link to the video o Optimized Muslim YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/gDTaOD5hGvo HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 02:25 Jan's Bio & Path To Islam 10:20 Discussion on Dawah 17:30 Self Development Seekers Becoming Muslim 22:00 Importance of a Strong Muslim Identity & Frame 32:00 Different Types of Dawah  43:00 Lifestyle Dawah 50:40 The special case does not disprove the general rule 53:15 How becoming Muslim Changed Jan's Business Life 58:45 Hedonic Adaptation & How Money doesn't Make You Happy 01:07:30 Balancing Deen & Dunya according to your Skills 01:17:00 Jan's Daily Routine Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Want to be an activist? Purify yourself before attempting to lead and serve others.  Please follow UTICA Masjid's channel. I was hooked after first hearing Imam Tom on Blogging Theology. Imam Tom creates short, poignant and powerful clips eloquently addressing contemporary issues as well as traditional self-purification.   https://www.youtube.com/c/UTICAMASJID Source Video: https://youtu.be/8MYD0B0zibQ (re-purposed with permission) Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ‎ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Interview with the Make Hijrah team (Br Omar and Br Hamzah) - Why, how and where?  A wide range of topics were discussed from their personal stories of why they made hijrah, positives and negatives from their experiences, their views on Malaysia as a destination and much more. I think this podcast offers a good mix of information, depth, personality and some humour  thanks to the guests. Thank you to the Make Hijrah team for honouring this podcast with their time and advice. The Make Hijrah YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/MakeHijrah Website: https://www.makehijrah.com Click here to watch this podcast on the Optimized Muslim YouTube channel Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... Any benefit or good in my work is from the bounty of Allah سبحانه و تعالى Any errors or inconsistencies with the Dīn of Islam are mine alone أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰهَ‎  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

DESTROYING The Free Speech Argument used to Insult our beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ  - Hamza Tzortzis  Please watch the full source video on Sapience Institute for more. They have a few videos on this topic which go into much more detail. The purpose behind this was to direct you towards them. Link to full video: Hating Civility: France, Freedom of Speech & the Defamatory Cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:  Sapience Institute Channel  A topic very close to our hearts. I love Br Hamza for the work he has done.  I usually try to be stoic but not on this issue. My Message to those who insult our Prophet  ﷺ is we will use the rage you cause within us to work tirelessly for  the rest of our lives, and give our lives for this mission if necessary. We will never forget. We will see who wins. We will see where Islam is. This is ample motivation for us Muslims. Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Ustadh Gabriel Al Romani shares 3 Practical Tips to Boost Iman and Fight Depression. This audio has been used to create a white board animations style video which is viewable on the Optimized Muslim Youtube Channel  Source video (audio repurposed): https://youtu.be/pi4FDCnI-gI Gabriel Al Romani's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GabrielAlRo... My interview with Ustadh Gabriel Al Romani: https://youtu.be/9q3yVNeAk_w Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Dr. Ali Ataie powerfully offers that Islam is the last stand against woke liberalism. "Ustadh Dr. Ali Ataie gives spiritual insights about Muslims becoming the last line of defence for traditional religion and being necessary vanguards for values and faith in a postmodern world. " Audio from the link below has been repurposed for educational purposes Link to other similar animations: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Source video: https://youtu.be/84cHNipqd8c Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support on Buy Me A Coffee  📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Business, Side Hustles, Self-employment. Making Hijrah, Muslim Money Advice & more - Interview with Br Abu Musa   Grateful to be joined by Br Abu Musa who kindly agreed to feature on the podcast. A real nice brother. Navigate by using the chapters below. A broad range of topics were discussed.   Watch the Episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/D1BlsJuV_MU CONNECT WITH BR ABU MUSA IG: abumusa_ch  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjJAM4ZA2CykLaWs9TKoiQabumusa_ch   Link to Associated article: https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/muslim-self-employment/ HIGHLIGHTS: 00:00 Podcast Intro 03:24 Abu Musa's background 06:30 Why Muslims should try to become self-employed 09:20 How difficult it is to manage everything with a 9-5 13:00 The massive effect of tax on a "salary" 18:00 Mitigate Haram by doing what you can 24:00 Abu Musa's Motivation & diversifying income 28:00 Abu Musa's advice to someone who wants to start 31:00 Making money vs saving money 36:00 Paying for courses and Mentorship 40:30 Ethical Online marketing 46:20 Abu Musa's future Business/life plans 50:00 Hijrah to Pakistan? Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Equipment I use   ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

How to give advice to someone who has asked you or you want to encourage to start praying Salah.  You want to enjoin Good and forbid evil الأمر بالمَعْرُوف والنَهي عن المُنْكَر - how to go about it?   I was happy to hear this advice from a classically trained scholar (Hanafi) as I've previously thought about and heard the same from other sources.  Obviously, if the amount of action deemed necessary to "pray Salah" is a lot, the level of adherence from those trying to build the habit will decrease. This is supported by the literature on Habit formation. The old adage of "start small". Needless to say, this is only applicable as by praying the faraaidh, you are still completing what is obligatory upon you. Don't get too airy fairy and say pray half a rakat, for example.   Source Credit: Full Ramadhan Q&A https://youtu.be/pYuud6cUlCI Study with Isyllabus UK   Books:  Atomic Habits by James Clear   The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg  Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Daniel Haqiqatjou debunks the myth of "If We Don't Water Down Islam, No One Will Accept It!".   Wait, isn't Optimized Muslim about Self Development? Yes, and having a correct understanding of Islam as well as being equipped to intellectually defend traditional Islam is of paramount importance if you are to be a proud and practising Muslim. If you are not confident in your Islam and being able to unapologetically preach and practise it, how are you to excel? You have to have a strong identity and foundational beliefs upon which to build.    Source video: https://youtu.be/mUjjShjWncg This audio is from the Q&A of this lecture: https://youtu.be/0kZvWpeBhzo  Follow Daniel Haqiqatjou: Website: https://muslimskeptic.com  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ DISCLAIMER I have no monetary affiliation with Daniel Haqiqatjou and on this channel I have posted content from many different speakers and teachers including Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad, Sheikh Hamza Yusuf, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan and more. I have personally taken some of his courses and they built my understanding of current dominant secular liberal philosophies and Islam's divine answer. I have only benefitted from his content and I pray others are able to also benefit. Most Importantly duʿāʾ requested if you found this to be of benefit.💚 Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com 🤔 ABOUT OPTIMIZED MUSLIM PROJECT 👇 Optimized Muslim aims to help Muslims reach their Worldly and spiritual goals and become their “Optimized” selves by filtering the best of conventional self-help literature and modern science/studies through the lens of our rich Islamic heritage. Through engendering change at the individual level, the aim is to help uplift a generation of Muslims. That's the intention for which sincerity is sought by the will of Allahﷻ. Find more on the "About" page at https://www.optimizedmuslim.com/about... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Why do you Work Out? Get "Jacked" and get Good Deeds by mastering your Niyyah (Intention) Alif goes to the gym for most of his 20s but he never takes the time to think about and correct his intention for it to be Islamically aligned. His intention may be to simply get "hench" and impress people. Will he be rewarded for all of his time and effort at the gym over the years? Ba, on the other hand, took the time to deeply think about his intention before embarking on his fitness journey and began each workout by reminding himself of his intention to ensure that any lower or more basic intention that may fleetingly occur to him does not become his primary intention and prevent him from getting rewarded for his gym efforts. Ba, spent his 20s going to the gym to optimize his health and body as an act of gratitude to Allah SWT for blessing him with many physical attributes; to be in good physical shape for his spouse and to inspire his kids or be able to do so in the future; to inspire other Muslim youth and to have a stronger frame when representing Muslims...amongst a set of multiple good intentions. Both Alif and Ba spent many hours of their most energetic and youthful, testosterone filled days in the gym, but who comes out a winner or more "jacked" when it comes to acquiring good deeds and bettering his place in the Hereafter? Something to ponder about. 00:00 Introduction & Preview 01:00 Importance of Intention in Islam 03:15 Optimizing your intention for the Gym 05:50 Linking everything back to Allah SWT 07:20 Good Intentions for Working out 11:00 Benefit of having Multiple Good Intentions ( 🤲 Prayers/duas requested if you found this to be of use.💚) Sign up for the Weekly Optimized Muslim Newsletter: Quotes, Books, Content, Thoughts, Tools, Tactics & More Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Treat going to the gym like going to the library too.  In this video I discuss how I combine my time at the gym with various more passive activities mainly using different forms of audio input such as Arabic vocabulary, Podcasts, audiobooks, the Noble Qur'an and various adhkar (litanies/invocations/remembrances) to make my time there more productive. Going to the gym, with the right intention, can be a means of reward by its own. However, given that you will likely be able to complete your workout whilst also listening to some form of audio, it is definitely an avenue through which you can learn a lot. If you have a busy lifestyle,, this can afford you an extra 60-90 minutes that you would otherwise not make use of. Compounded over many weeks and months, you can calculate how much of a difference this could make to your mental input which makes up your mental diet and translates into what you produce. ( 🤲 Prayers/duas requested if you found this to be of use.💚) Sign up for the Optimized Muslim Newsletter Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon 📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com RESOURCES MENTIONED - Arabic Conversation Podcast: https://youtu.be/9YZgCHWthGA - Qur'an audio (faster recitation): https://www.youtube.com/c/SabeelQuran --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

In this podcast I explain the basic and simple method of how to memorise a passage of the Noble Qur'an for the first time.   I have come across various different methods with numbers involved "repeat the first line 8 times" etc - there is no special number to use. You simply repeat each part until you are able to recall it.  This is a continuation of the playlist titled, " A Practical & Deep Guide on How to Memorize the Qur'an" which I will continue to build on in sha Allah   The video may be useful with this episode as you will be able to see a passage from Surah Mulk on the screen.  Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereafter Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support via Paypal  📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Does the Religion of Islam need to be watered down in order to attract Non-Muslims to it?    Link to the Full Blogging Theology Podcast: https://youtu.be/laFLPKZBUZE  Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereafter Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support via Paypal  📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Why Muslims Say STUPID Things around Christmas?   "The fundamental reason is lacking the requisite mental strength or emotional resilience to be seen as different or strange, to undergo a bit of discomfort..."  00:00 Preview Clips  02:10 Introduction & disclaimers  04:00 The main reason why...  07:50 "not everyone is assertive"  09:20 "My Non-Muslim friends celebrate Eid so why can't I?"  11:40 "It's just being nice, don't want to be rude"  14:55  A message to Muslims who celebrate  16:15 How to be more confident as a Muslim? If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves your life in any way, please make Dua for the success of this project 💚(and give a good rating 😊). Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereafter Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support via Paypal  📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

The Jordan Peterson and Mohammed Hijab podcast will in sha Allah be a foundational step towards true, orthodox traditional Muslim being invited on platforms to present the mainstream Muslim view.   How many times have we sat back and watched in annoyance whilst a liberal "Muslim" with whacky views is invited on to shows to speak on behalf of Muslims?   It was amazing to see alhamdulillah.  00:00 intro - why it was a big deal  02:00 represents a vast change  04:30 Feeling happy when Islam is represented well  07:00 Shows that you don't have to be a reformist to present well  08:30 A request for Br Hamza Tzortsis to re-engage in debates/discussions If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves your life in any way, please make Dua for the success of this project 💚(and give a good rating 😊). Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereafter Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support via Paypal  📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

"Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad warns us that materialism and desire for reputation only leads to anxiety and distracts us from reality, whilst reminding us that criticism, no matter the form, should not make us forget our duty as Muslims"   Link to Full Friday Sermon Lecture from Cambridge Central Mosque (clip used for educational purposes): https://youtu.be/ESk7DaQgnGs Note: This video was uploaded to the Optimized Muslim Youtube channel as a whiteboard animation. You can view the same on Spotify or Youtube. If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves your life in any way, please make Dua for the success of this project 💚(and give a good rating 😊). Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereafter Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support via Paypal  📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

Can you actually learn Arabic to a good level whilst living and working in the West? If so, how does one go about this journey? Where do you find tutors? Should you focus on Grammar first? How long does it take an average student to become fluent if they apply themselves?  I interview my Arabic tutor with whom I have studied solely for about a year after having had other teachers in the past. Mohammed Hafez is well-suited to answer the above questions, and more, in this wide ranging discussion. He primarily teaches students who are based in the West and cannot study full-time. This allows him to offer more pragmatic advice tailored to us as inevitably the advice of a University professor teaching full-time students in an Islamic University will differ significantly when it comes to practical steps. Through this interview, and the other content already on or to be featured on this channel, I hope your journey is made easier by the Will of Allah SWT. 00:00 Introducing Podcast and guest 07:30 Best way to Learn Arabic?  12:45 How I began my Arabic Journey 15:25 Focus on speaking or Grammar? 18:50 Language as a cultural Lens 24:40 Isn't paying for lessons expensive? 28:00 Time it takes to attain fluency 35:00 Qualities of the best students 42:40 Benefit of Italki & Learning online 50:00 Closing remarks and Practical Steps Link to Italki website: https://www.italki.com Available in video form on the Optimized Muslim YouTube channel If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves your life in any way, please make Dua for the success of this project 💚(and give a good rating 😊). Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereafter Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ YouTube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support via Paypal  📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

"I want to learn Arabic" - Have you ever said this to yourself or others before? I know I did prior to beginning my journey. As a student (albeit struggling) I show you EXACTLY how to start today.   The modern age brings with it problems. We love to bemoan these problems. But what about the benefits? 20 year ago we would not be able to book an Arabic lesson with a qualified teacher from Egypt whilst sitting in your residence in the West. We would perhaps validly say "if only I could go to Egypt to learn Arabic". Well, what excuse do we have now? What excuse have we had for so long?   Video/podcast is made with the intention to motivate. Obviously, everyone has their own journey and happenings of life that may or may not legitimately prevent them from doing a certain action. In that case, do the best you can given your situation and avoid comparison. The reward is in the effort, anyway.  Link to Italki website: https://www.italki.com Available in video form on the Optimized Muslim Youtube channel If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves your life in any way, please make Dua for the success of this project 💚(and give a good rating 😊). Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereafter Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Youtube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support via Paypal  📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message

If you are living in the West, should you bother to learn your mother tongue or ancestral language? If you are a second-generation immigrant then should you learn the language of your ancestors? In this podcast, I argue that you should do so for a number of reasons.  Firstly, a lot of people understand a language but cannot speak it. Therefore, they cannot transmit the language or teach it. This, in effect, is a sign that the language is being cut off from future generations.  Why should you care? If you are interested in Dawah and changing culture in a positive way towards Islam, then you are putting yourself at a significant disadvantage by losing the means to meaningfully connect with a large population of not just people, but likely your extended family.  Other reasons are mentioned in the podcast. Available in video form on the Optimized Muslim Youtube channel If this content makes you think, you find it beneficial and it improves your life in any way, please make Dua for the success of this project 💚(and give a good rating 😊). Sign up for just ONE email per week containing links to the week's blog posts, videos and podcasts packed with tools, tips, tactics and thoughts to help you optimize your life and hereafter Click here ◼ Optimizedmuslim.com ◼ Youtube Channel  ◼ Listen on Apple Podcasts ◼ Listen on Google Podcasts ◼ Listen On Spotify ◼ Instagram ◼ Tiktok ◼ Facebook ◼ Support on Patreon ◼ Support via Paypal  📩 For Coaching/All Enquiries email: Aadil@optimizedmuslim.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/optimizedmuslim/message