The Relay Podcast
The Relay Podcast
Relay
The Relay Podcast features weekly Islamic guests and scholars speaking on a variety of topics related to one's faith journey. The host, Br. Shakil Shaek, interviews speakers with diverse backgrounds with one common theme in mind: a desire to get closer to Islam.
Dr. Hatem Al-Haj: Why Prayer is Important and How to Seek Knowledge (Ep #10)
On this episode, we are joined by Dr. Hatem Al-Haj who talks to us about Prayer: the second pillar of Islam. Dr. Hatem breaks down the beauties and intricacies of the prayer, and reflects on how he started to pursue knowledge of Islam. We also discuss the important of having good manners and the etiquette of online discussions.
Jun 24, 2024
1 hr 6 min
Finishing Ramadan Strong w/ Ust. Saim Siddiqui (Ep#9)
Now that we've hit the halfway mark of Ramadan, it's important that we make the most of the remaining days, including the last ten nights! Ustadh Saim speaks to us about how we can pace ourselves in the remaining days of Ramadan while fulfilling all of our obligations, both worldly and religiously.
Mar 25, 2024
33 min
Imam Tom Facchine: The Testimony of Faith and Accepting Islam (Ep#8)
On this episode, we are joined by Imam Tom Facchine who talks to us about Shahadah: the Testimony of Faith and first pillar of Islam. Imam Tom also shares his own convert story as well as advice for new Muslims. We also discuss the importance of sincerity and intentions, and loving the Prophet Muhammad ‎ﷺ.
Mar 18, 2024
44 min
Mental Health and Islam w/ Br. Muhaiman Ali (Ep #7)
On this episode, mental health counselor Muhaiman Ali joins the podcast to share his expertise on mental health and ways Muslims can treat mental health with more importance. He also expresses hopefulness for making therapy more of a tool and ways to incorporate mental health into an Islamic framework.
Feb 8, 2024
54 min
Sh. Abdelrahman Badawy and Mosaab Sadeia: A Panel for Palestine (Ep#6)
In this episode we discuss the importance of Palestine, how to combat misinformation in the digital age, and what Muslims can do to support their brothers and sisters. Shakil is joined by Shaykh Abdelrahman Badawy and Brother Mosaab Sadeia who provide amazing insights on how to avoid falling into despair and hopelessness, and the importance of justice for humanity.
Oct 26, 2023
49 min
Ust. Shakeel Rahman: Islam, Imaan, & Ihsaan (Ep #5)
In this episode, Ustadh Shakeel Rahman joins us to talk about the popular hadith of Jibrael (as) which goes over what Islam is, what imaan (belief) is, and what ihsaan (excellence) is. Ustadh Shakeel breaks down the gems of the hadith and offers some important reflections for us to take away.
Oct 1, 2023
46 min
Br. Hassam Munir: How Islam Spread and the Earliest Muslims in America (Ep #4)
In this episode, educator and historian Hassam Munir joins the podcast to speak about how Islam spread. The popular misconception is that Islam spread by the sword but Hassam clarifies the various ways Islam actually spread. Hassam also delves into who the earliest Muslims in the West actually were, as well as, the influence and impact of the earliest converts in America.
Sep 10, 2023
1 hr 7 min
Imam Dawud Walid: Embracing Islam, Sacred Activism & What Makes a Man? (Ep #3)
In this episode, Imam Dawud Walid speaks to Shakil about how he came to the religion of Islam and how important convert care was for his own development. He also touches on the best practices for participating in activism, especially in today's climate. Lastly, Imam Dawud speaks about Islamic masculinity and what makes a man.
Aug 26, 2023
55 min
Sh. Joe Bradford: Becoming Muslim, Convert Care & Will Writing (Ep #2)
In this episode, Shaykh Joe Bradford joins Shakil to speak about his coming to Islam and his experience dealing with new Muslims in the community. He sheds some light on how new Muslims should go about finding a teacher and ways the community can better support them. Shaykh Joe also talks about MyWassiyah, a company he co-founded to make will writing easier and digestible for the Muslim community in the West.
Aug 17, 2023
44 min