Miftaah Institute

Episode 30: A Community On the Brink of Collapse | Affected by the Quran

When the Prophet SAW passed, the religious community was on the brink of collapse. Even Umar ibn Khattab RA, one of the upcoming Rightly Guided Caliphs was in complete de

Episode 29: Allah (SWT) Forgives Even the Biggest Sinner | Affected by the Quran

Allah SWT forgives even the biggest sinner. Wahshi Ibn Harb was given the invite to Islam despite a grave offense to the family of the Prophet SAW, showing us the extensi

Episode 28: Praying Behind the Prophet (SAW) | Affected by the Quran

Imagine praying behind the Prophet SAW. It may not be easy as you think. One companion found himself praying behind him SAW in the night prayer, but quickly found it to b

Episode 27: Magical, But Not Magic | Affected by the Quran

Let's be frank, the Quran gives the reader & listener a magical experience, but it's not magic. If your heart is not open to guidance and acting upon its realities, it wi

Episode 26: The King That Wept | Affected by the Quran

The Book of God does not just affect those of lower socioeconomic status, but it also transforms the hearts of those with power in this world, provided they are open to i

Episode 25: The Respect of a Seeker | Affected by the Quran

Salman Al-Farisi RA was a companion of the Prophet SAW who had the respect of a seeker for authentic knowledge. Despite his immense popularity because of his relatable pe

Episode 24: Unrivaled Eloquence & Beauty of The Quran | Affected by the Quran

Lyrics, nasheeds, and poetry may be found pleasing to us, but nothing should impact us more than the verses of the Quran, where the Muslims find healing. Shaykh Abdullah

Episode 23: All It Takes Is Just One… | Affected by the Quran

You may think that to be affected by the Quran, you may need years, maybe even decades of study, of Exegesis (Tafseer) or Arabic. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed shows us in a sto

Episode 22: Unconscious Because of God-Consciousness | Affected by the Quran

We are afraid of being caught in situations that may ruin our reputations and our social standings. A young man in Medina was tempted towards wrongdoing, but he later bec

Episode 21: Hope for the Vulnerable | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed

Just like many do today, the Companions also had FOMO, the fear of missing out. Their FOMO was not related to their own desires, but rather their capacity for good deeds.

Episode 20: “Shall I Not Be a Thankful Servant?” | Affected by the Quran

The Prophet SAW is unable to commit mindful mistakes, yet he still went out of his way to worship God at night, striving to the point that made his wife, Aisha RA worried

Episode 19: The Promise of Paradise | Affected by the Quran

The promise of paradise is like nothing else. Through the Mercy of Allah, we are given Jannah through ease. A Bedouin asked the Prophet SAW about the nature of this rewar

Episode 18: The Chosen Ones | Affected by the Quran

Some are worried because of mistakes they have made, that their repentance may not be accepted. Then, there are those who are still concerned despite a life of righteousn

Episode 17: Pain Provides Relief | Affected by the Quran

Many of us are in some sort of pain, whether emotional or physical and we do not make the connection that pain provides relief. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed retells the story o

Episode 16: A Letter That Brings You Back | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed

Forget a text message, imagine if someone wrote a letter that brought you back to the fold of Islam. Umar ibn Khattab RA, known for his stern demeanor, addressed a letter

Episode 15: Doubts? Concerns? They're All Answered | Affected by the Quran

Do you possibly have any doubts about the Book of Allah? Any concerns? Well, trust us when we say they're all answered. For Umar ibn Khattab RA, they were addressed almos

Episode 14: Free of Need | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed

We may not look at the Quran as a means of enrichment, but it truly is, primarily spiritually and even financially. Umar ibn Khattab RA sees a man in need during his time

Episode 13: How Did You Get to Paradise? | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed

If we saw a person in a successful career or marriage, we would interview them and ask them how they achieved their goals. Shaykh Abdullah Waheed takes us into the dialog

Episode 12: The Woman Who Only Spoke Quran | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed

Imagine meeting someone who only spoke the Quran for every circumstance of their life. Well, Abdullah ibn Mubarak RA, from the early generations of Muslims, met a woman j

Episode 11: The Next Stage | Affected by the Quran with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed

Every one of us should have a verse, at least one passage, in the Qur’an that impacts us and makes us weep. Abdullah Ibn Rawaha RA would always tear up at the verse detai