Sheikhing it Up with Sheikh Faiyaz

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 26: The Best Amongst You... In a Hadith of the Prophet (s), he says the best of people are those who do three things...what are they?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 25: A Living Book The Quran is meant to be a text that we engage with, not solely read. In this episode, we discuss some practical ways to actively reflect upon it.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 24: Making a Lasting Difference We don't live in this world forever, so might as well do the best we can in our limited time to leave a lasting legacy.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 23: It's All About Tonight The most important night of the year has arrived, and until the breaking of dawn, nothing else should matter.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 22: What Amazes Ali? (3) What amazes the commander of the faithful and the inheritor of the Prophetic qualities and merits?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 21: What Amazes Ali? (2) What amazes the commander of the faithful and the inheritor of the Prophetic qualities and merits?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 20: What Amazes Ali? (1) What amazes the commander of the faithful and the inheritor of the Prophetic qualities and merits?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 19: Lions by Day! From a role model like Imam Ali (a), we are inspired to be worshippers by night and lions by day!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 18: From Soul to BodyOur internal spiritual state manifests outwardly and influences what we see, what we listen to and even how we walk!

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 17: How Can I Improve My Prayers? (2) Prayers is the pillar of our religion, and if we want to improve ourselves this month, it starts with improving our prayers.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 16: How Can I Improve My Prayers? (1) Prayers is the pillar of our religion, and if we want to improve ourselves this month, it starts with improving our prayers.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 15: The Inheritor of Prophetic Character The 15th of Ramadan marks the birth of the man who inherits Prophetic etiquette and character...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 14: Today's Treasure In a beautiful hadith, Imam Hassan (a) describes our blessings as a treasure, if only we're thankful for them...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 13: Every Deed Matters It may sound a bit cliche, but without a doubt, every deed matters; as long as it's coupled with God-consciousness and patience. Let's take a look at the story of Yusuf (a) for some inspiration...

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 12: Seeking Asceticism In the Quran and Hadith literature, there is an emphasis on seeking "zuhd" or asceticism. What exactly does that mean?

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 11: Solitude vs. Community For some, being alone during the holy month serves an opportunity for spiritual development, while for others they prefer a sense of community. In Islamic tradition, luckily, there's an emphasis on both.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 10: The Legacy of Khadija (a)History is an important tool for us to reflect upon so we can improve our future. And the best of examples that we have are the Prophet and his family.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 9: A Simple ReminderWe always need a simple reminder to get us focused and back on track...

What is the Soul? (Pt. 2) The month of Ramadan is a month to purify these souls of ours...but what exactly is the soul? And how do we purify it?

What is the Soul? (Pt. 1) The month of Ramadan is a month to purify these souls of ours...but what exactly is the soul? And how do we purify it?

Accountability vs. Self-Depreciation We need to hold ourselves accountable so we improve in our spiritual journeys, but not at the expense of beating ourselves up whenever we make a mistake. How do we find balance so we can continue to improve?

In the Good Times & the Bad... It's easy to remember God when all things are falling apart, but its all about consistency...

There's not a lot of things as intimidating as prayers. But there's more to worship then prayer, and it starts with changing our mindset...

Look at the Stars! There's not a lot of things as inspirational and humbling as looking up at the sky and reflecting on God's creation...

We're all seeking some sense of ultimate pleasure--a sense of feeling a release from the shackles of the stress and anxiety of life. During these nights and days, we have the potential to take strides to get there.

Nightly Ramadan Reflections 1: The Bigger Picture We're back for another year, as guests of the All-Merciful. Let's see the big picture and make the most of the blessed month!

Some final reflections as we approach the last night of the Holy Month.

The blessed month isn't over yet, and that means theres more opportunity to supplicate to our Creator!

The way we speak and communicate with others is important as it tells a lot about how conscious we are.

The small, good, sincere deeds that we perform are that which never go to waste!

In order to make the most of these last few nights, its important we start preparing for the future. How can we allow for the blessings of this month to continue beyond Ramadan?

As we approach these last few nights of the month of Ramadan, what is more important than perfecting our etiquette? In this episode, we take some advices from the Prophet as he advises us on how to do so....

The Night of Qadr is upon us...let's be sure to recognize its essence and make the most of what has the potential to transform our lives.

"Spirituality" is a popular and attractive word, but to truly "be spiritual" one has to give an effort and that starts with the way we think. What is Imam Ali's approach to understanding his Creator?

The last will of Imam Ali (a) is fulled with beautiful words and insights. Let's practice some of those words...

Part IV God states in (21:107): "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." How can we understand and apply this verse in both our theological and ethical understanding of the Messenger of God?

Part III God states in (21:107): "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." How can we understand and apply this verse in both our theological and ethical understanding of the Messenger of God?

Part II God states in (21:107): "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." How can we understand and apply this verse in both our theological and ethical understanding of the Messenger of God?

God states in (21:107): "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." How can we understand and apply this verse in both our theological and ethical understanding of the Messenger of God?

Being grateful for God's blessings is vital on our path of His proximity. But for many, its a trial due to our negligence of what exactly to be thankful for.

The 15th of the Holy Month of Ramadan marks the birth of Hassan bin Ali, the elder grandson of Prophet Muhammad (s). Let's take some insight from his words of advice.

God's remembrance allows us to see the distractions of this world and only focus on Him.

How can we truly illuminate the meaning of God's remembrance by transitioning our mindsets to real focus on Him?

"Dhikr" or being in a state of God's remembrance is stressed a great deal within Islamic tradition. But what exactly does it mean? And how can we truly illuminate its truth?

The human beings loves to procrastinate and waste time. Let's start to collectively make an effort to change that!

Its important that we seek perfection in everything that we do, and amongst those things that need reformation is our relationships...our ability to communicate...and grow as couples, families, friends etc...

Our lives are short, so in the time we are here, its important to leave a legacy that speaks for us in the world beyond this one.

The month of Ramadan is a time to go beyond ourselves and tap into what it means to truly being a slave of God. That requires us to exert ourselves in obedience to God.

We are living in unusual times, and there is that much more reason for us to value community.

We are able to recognize God through His names, and it's important we ponder about them as they draw us closer to true knowledge of Our Creator. In this episode, Sheikh Faiyaz reflect on the last verse from Sura Luqman (chapter 31), that speaks to God as the All-Knowledgeable.