Ta'leef provides the space, content, and companionship necessary for a healthy understanding and realization of Islam in America. We are rooted in Prophetic tradition, love, and service. Through this podcast, you'll be able to stream all of our classes and listen to conversations with our beloved teachers and community members.
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Welcome to FRAMES hosted by ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans. 🎙️ FRAMES is where meaningful conversations meet real impact. Each episode brings together thinkers, leaders, creatives, and scholars who are shaping Muslim life in America in their own way. These aren’t lectures. They’re honest, thought-provoking discussions that unpack the ideas and challenges defining our community today with depth, nuance, and clarity. From faith and culture to identity, activism, and every ...
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Raising Children With Deen and Dunya I Hina Khan-Mukhtar, & Ubaydullah Evans
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In this episode, we dive into Raising Children With Deen and Dunya: Top 10 Practical Tips. Discover how to nurture faith, character, and resilience in a world that constantly pulls in every direction. Ubaydullah and Hina break down practical, heart-centered guidance for Muslim parents navigating modern life, from building spiritual habits to settin…
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Ramadan is often seen as a time of discipline and devotion, but its deepest gifts sometimes arrive in ways we don’t anticipate. In this episode of The Welcome Home Podcast, Dr. Will Caldwell, Mike Swies, and Danny Kulasik reflect on how to approach Ramadan with an open heart—free from rigid expectations of how it’s "supposed" to feel. Instead of ch…
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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bridegroom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advi…
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Word to the Wise: Happiness with that which Lasts
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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bridegroom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advi…
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In this reflective episode of The Welcome Home Podcast, Dr. Ali Dia, Dr. Will Caldwell, Mike Swies, and special guest Mousa Al-Sweis celebrate the high points of 2024 at Taleef. They share stories of the many shahadas throughout the year, reminisce about the inspiring Newcomers Retreat in Colombia, and highlight the strides Taleef has made in foste…
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Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas—how should Muslims approach these widely celebrated holidays? In this episode of The Welcome Home Podcast, Dr. Ali Dia, Dr. Will Caldwell, and Mike Swies dive into the sub-consensus among Muslims regarding these occasions. Our hosts explore the challenges this season brings for Muslims, especially new converts, wh…
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Advice for the Journey: The Friends of God
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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Advice for the Journey: The Day of Judgement
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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Word to the Wise: Prayer is a Repository of Goodwill
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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bridegroom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advi…
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Word to the Wise: Making Obedience a Habit
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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bridegroom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advi…
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Word to the Wise: Everything Begins with the Heart
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Word to the Wise: Acting in Accordance with Knowledge
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Advice for the Journey: When to Seek Allah
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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Advice for the Journey: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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Advice for the Journey: Mercy & Punishment
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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Advice for the Journey: Sincerity & New Beginnings
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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Advice for the Journey: Allah, the Hidden and the Apparent
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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Advice for the Journey: Having a Good Opinion of Allah
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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The ahadith qudsiyyah, or sacred sayings of Allah, are reports from the Messenger of God ﷺ about God’s speech which is not contained in the Quran. Each of these sacred sayings is like a secret from Allah, where He reveals intimate details about Himself and the relationship He wants with humanity. We will explore selected sayings from the collection…
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Welcome Home Podcast, Dr. Ali Dia, Dr. Will Caldwell, and Mike Swies discuss Dr. Will’s recent article on the impact of the genocide in Gaza and the resulting increase in Shahadas. They explore how witnessing unwavering faith amid profound adversity speaks to the human spirit more powerfully than any formal …
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Word to the Wise: Restraining the Desires with the Sacred Law
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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bridegroom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advi…
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Word to the Wise: Desiring Sin after Attending a Religious Gathering
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Word to the Wise: Attachment to the Life of This World
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Word to the Wise: Two Units of Prayer at Night
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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bridegroom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advi…
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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bridegroom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advi…
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Word to the Wise: Repeated Sinning and Repentance
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Word to the Wise: The Etiquette of Eating and Drinking
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In this Rabiulawal episode, Dr. Ali Dia, Dr. Will Caldwell, and Mike Swies explore the true essence of loving the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the various pathways to nurturing this profound relationship. Join the discussion as they unpack the controversies surrounding the fine line between the virtuous act of loving the Prophet ﷺ and the impermissible a…
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Falafel & Chips: A Tour of Islam in Britain
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In this week's special episode, Dr. Ali Dia, Dr. Will Caldwell, and Mike Swies broadcast from the heart of the United Kingdom. Join them on a Muslim tour of the UK as they reflect on the vibrant communities they've encountered, the commitment to positive social change, and the brilliance of a distinctly English Muslim identity. From the rich storie…
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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bridegroom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advi…
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Word to the Wise: Whoever Says the People Are Ruined, They Are the Most Ruined of the People
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Word to the Wise: Taj Al Arus: Friendship with God
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In this week's episode, Dr. Ali Dia, Dr. Will Caldwell, and Mike Swies delve into the intricacies of American Muslim identity and the concept of First Effective Settlement. They explore the uniquely American journeys of influential figures such as Dr. Umar Faruq Abdullah, Muhammad Alexander Webb, and Muhammad Ali. What does it take to forge a stron…
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Ibn Ata’illah al-Skandari’s Taj al-Arus, or The Bridegroom’s Crown: Containing Instructions on Refining the Self, is a timeless manual of practical spirituality for Muslims of all backgrounds. It contains 345 aphorisms with which Ibn Ata’illah provides guidance on rectifying oneself by cultivating a deep sense of gratitude toward God. He gives advi…
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Word to the Wise: Taj Al Arus: Turn Your Affair Over to Your Lord
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Word to the Wise: Taj Al Arus: Guarding the Heart from Evil
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Word to the Wise: Taj Al Arus: Whoever Honors a Believer, Honors God
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