14 Pillars

The Ballot Is The Bullet - Episode 17

In Episode 17, we ask a fundamental question: if God is supposed to guide our lives, why is it that when elections come around, Allah isn’t even an afterthought?

The Three Occasions - Episode 16

In Episode 16, Ali introduces us to another fascinating hadith from Imam Ali (as), who discusses three conditions—or more specifically, three occasions—that define a true

Jihad - Episode 15

In Episode 15, Ali responds to a request from our community to examine the role of “Jihad.” But this is not your average discussion about one’s holy struggle, for we meet

The Flip Side - Episode 14

In Episode 14, Ali honors our 14 Pillars by letting their truth pierce our hearts as it pertains to—what is perhaps—the most misunderstood topic in Islam. See you on the

When She Speaks - Episode 13

In Episode 13, we meet a less known figure in Islam and discover the miracle of her encounter in the desert. We also discover a beautiful irony: finding her story require

Hidden In The Open - Episode 12

In Episode 12, Ali helps us honor the Imam of our time, the Awaited One—but not by looking outwardly at his life and occultation. Instead, we turn inwards—our true path t

Ten Nights In Peshawar (Part II of II) - Episode 11

In Episode 11, we leave our tents under the Peshawar night, where 14 beaming stars illuminated over us. And we resume a session from a century ago…only to find it is no l

Ten Nights In Peshawar (Part I of II) - Episode 10

In Episode 10, Ali serves as our pilot—flying us by plane to Peshawar, Pakistan, to experience the most taboo topic in the history of Islam. He can only share so much. Bu

The Fast Life - Episode 9

In Episode 9, Ali examines “the fast life.” Not the one that fills our lives with sin and sorrow, but rather, the one that purifies our soul… “in order to reinforce since

"Pray, It Helps" - Episode 8

In Episode 8, we hear Ali’s story about a sign—a literal and spiritual one that helped him harness the power of prayer. We reflect on how dua can change destiny, move mou

Have You Heard? - Episode 7

In Episode 7, Ali points to a less known source of Allah swt’s miraculous words, clear instruction, and immaculate mercy. Like the Quran, these words were revealed throug

The Missing Bridge - Episode 6

In Episode 6, Ali re-introduces us to one of our Infallibles in a new light—namely, as a “missing bridge” that connects the Muslim ummah across the world, in ways million

The Missing Pillar - Episode 5

In Episode 5, Ali shares hadith that shake our perception of Islam’s 5 Pillars. Is it really true—a missing piece of the Pillars, which serves as the key to them all?

Islam v. Belief - Episode 4

In Episode 4, Ali discusses a powerful concept: the difference between Islam and Belief. Allah (swt) states it, our 14 Pillars explain it, and by following them, we attai

Better Than Angels - Episode 3

In Episode 3, Ali discusses an all-time favorite hadith from the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (as). If you haven’t heard this one, you’ll have a new

The Ride - Episode 2

In Episode 2, Ali takes us on a ride—a literal ride, in a Lyft, that changed his life. But first, he had to face a reality: although he believed he followed Prophet Muham

The Keys - Episode 1

In Episode 1, Ali Imad Fadlallah introduces the 14 Pillars Podcast, and details the journey that led up to it. He confronts the question: should a podcast like this even

Intro - Episode 0

In the Name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful. Welcome to 14 Pillars Podcast, where Ali Imad Fadlallah aims to help us deepen our relationship with