The Passionate Pastor Podcast

In this latest Friday Sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the Battle of Uhud and some important lessons for our lives today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa discusses the Battle of Badr and the lessons we can learn. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

The Qur’an asks very powerful rhetorical questions, and Dr. Hassaballa reflects on one them them.Verse: https://quran.com/81/26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Beginning a series on the reflections on the 99 Names of Allah This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

‏هذه أول خاطره للدكتور هشام حسب الله باللغة العربية، يتأمل على بداية آية الكرسي ومعنى الإيمان باللهIn this first in a series of brief reflections in other languages, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on the meaning of the beginning of verse 255 in Chapter 2 of the Qur’an.Quran verse link: https://quran.com/2/255 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects upon the recent Independence Day celebrations and whether that translates into independence from God.Qur’anic verse reference: https://quran.com/96/6 and https://quran.com/96/7 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa continues going over Martin Lings' Seerah, ending at Chapter 28. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Many times, we say we are “too busy” to do the things God asks of us. What if God said that to us? In this Friday Sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on this disastrous situation.Qur’an verse: https://quran.com/55/29 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on Prophet Abraham as a father, given that Eid al Adha was on the same day as Father's Day. Qur'anic verse: https://quran.com/14/39 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

This year, Eid ul Adha and Father's Day are on the same day. This makes us reflect on the Prophet Abraham (pbuh) as a father. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In the sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses his personal disgust with cicadas, and the opportunity they provide to glorify God.Qur'anic verse: https://quran.com/23/14 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this reflection, Dr. Hassaballa wonders whether we, as believers, should spend millions on longevity, as some very wealthy people do. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects over the verse in the Qur'an where Allah (swt) addresses Jesus Christ (as). Qur'an verse: https://quran.com/5/110 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa continues on in the Seerah of the Messenger (S), going over Chapters 15-21 of Martin Lings' book. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects on how the marvels of the Cosmos point to the truth that this Universe must have a Creator.Qur'an verse: https://quran.com/41/53 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa discusses verses 23-24 of Surah Kahf, and the true meaning of the phrase "inshā’Allah."Qur'an link: https://quran.com/18/23 and https://quran.com/18/24 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses how some people, just like Satan before them, like to bring you down out of jealousy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In his latest sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses verses 1-2 of Surah Taha and their implications.Qur'an link: https://quran.com/taha This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this special Eid-ul-Fitr edition of the Passionate Pastor, Dr. Hassaballa encourages himself and everyone else to resolve to be better versions of themselves in the months and years ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this Friday Sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the verse in Surah Hud, verse 119, and its implications. It also ties in perfectly with the fast of Ramadan.Qur'anic verse link: https://quran.com/11/119 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa discusses the story of the Eucharist in the Qur'an (5:112-115) and his hope of peace and reconciliation between communities of faith.Qur'an Link: https://quran.com/5/112 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa continues recounting the story of the Prophet Muhammad, peace upon him, from his marriage to Khadija (R) until the first revelation.Based upon the book of the life of Muhammad (S) by Martin Lings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this Friday sermon delivered on March 15, Dr. Hassaballa discussed the concept of fasting and how it relates to our freedom, "flipping the script" on what it means to be truly free. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

This is the first part of a multipart series on the story of the life of the Prophet (S), based on the book by Martin Lings. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this Friday sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the very frightening Hadith about the bankrupt one of the Prophet's (S) Ummah.Qur'an: https://quran.com/6/158Hadith: https://sunnah.com/tirmidhi:2418Hadith: https://sunnah.com/bulugh/16/95 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this Sermon delivered on February 23, 2024, Dr. Hassaballa discusses how God and His Prophet (S) challenge the believer to "flip the script" on commonly held beliefs.Qur'an: https://quran.com/2/177Hadith: https://sunnah.com/riyadussalihin:237 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

As many commemorate Valentine's Day, Dr. Hassaballa looks to our tradition to find true love stories.Qur'an verses: https://quran.com/28/23 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this sermon delivered on February 9, 2024, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the miraculous Night Journey and its manifestation of God's love for us and the love of our Messenger (S) for us as well.Qur'an verse: https://quran.com/17/1Night Journey: https://sunnah.com/bukhari:3887 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects over the Qiblah, or direction of prayer, and its implication for our lives.Qur'anic verse: https://quran.com/81/26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this Friday Sermon, Dr. Hassaballa discusses how we can maximize our spiritual net worth. Qur'anic verse: https://quran.com/6/162, https://quran.com/6/163 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa learned the meaning of the literal phrase "see using Him" in the verse he quoted in Surah 18. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this sermon delivered on January 19, 2024, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the story of the last man to come out of Hellfire.Hadith Link: https://questionsonislam.com/question/if-person-comes-me-walking-i-will-go-him-running-sacred-hadith-or-verseHadith Link: https://sunnah.com/bukhari:806Qur'an verse: https://quran.com/4/147Qur'an verse: https://quran.com/14/42, https://quran.com/14/43 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa discusses verse 26 in Surah Kahf, where God says to "see and hear with Him."Qur'anic verse: https://quran.com/18/26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

The Qur'an also speaks about a bad word being like an uprooted tree. We should think long and hard about the things we say, most especially me.Relevant Verse 14:26 -> https://quran.com/14/26 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa reflects over the power of a good word. Quran'ic verse mentioned in the episode: https://quran.com/14/24Please note, Dr. Hassaballa mentioned in the episode that the verse was in the 12th chapter. It was actually in the 14th chapter. Dr. Hassaballa regrets the error. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa relates the beautiful verses in Chapter 19, "Mary," which recount the birth of Christ, upon him be peace. https://quran.com/19/16 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa speaks about the amazing gift that is the birth of a Prophet, be it Jesus or Muhammad or any prophet. Relevant Scripture:Chapter 19:16-33 -> https://quran.com/19/16 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

As an ICU physician, there is no way I can care for patients without having blood products available. Mosques across the country should be setting up blood drives, as this is part and parcel of what Muslims are all about: helping their neighbors. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa recounts an incident that occurred during a recent work trip, and he reflects upon that incident and how it relates to gratitude to God, a sequel to his most recent sermon Chapter Sheba, verses 10-13: https://quran.com/saba This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa talks about being grateful to God all the time, especially when things are going well.Quranic verses:Chapter Sheba, verses 10-13: https://quran.com/saba This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

“So glory be to God when you enter upon the evening and when you rise in the morning. His is the praise in the heavens and on the earth when the sun declines and when you reach the noon tide. He brings forth the living from the dead and brings forth the dead from the living and he revives the earth after its death and even so you shall be brought forth.” (Qur’an 30:18-20) https://quran.com/30A prayer of thanksgiving by Dr. Hassaballa. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa discusses the importance of Dua', or supplication, and how it's the superpower of the believer.Resources:Conditions of Dua': https://islamqa.info/en/answers/13506/conditions-of-accepting-duaSurah Baqarah 186: https://quran.com/2/186Surah Ghafir 60: https://quran.com/40/60 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa shares his struggles with seeing the light in people who wantonly commit murder. And he draws inspiration from God and His Prophet who saw the potential for good in everyone.Resources:Story of the two highway robbers: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GDtSLokqS10Qur'anic verses:18:58 -> https://quran.com/18/5820:15 -> https://quran.com/20/15 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Dr. Hassaballa gives a sermon on the miracle that is marriage and the formation of the family. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reflects over the darkness of these times, and the comfort of knowing God is still in charge. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

Lord, we want a future where Israeli children and Palestinian children play together in parks, grow up together, and together make the world a better place from the Holy Land, the land which You sanctified and made sacred.Lord our God, help us bring peace to that part of the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this sermon, Dr. Hassaballa reminds himself and his listeners of the absolutely essential element of the five daily prayers in the life of the believer. The sermon was recorded live on October 6, 2023.Qur’an verses:(1): https://quran.com/29/45(2): https://quran.com/4/43(3): https://quran.com/5/90 and https://quran.com/5/91Hadith: The Prophet asked his Companions, “Tell me, if one of you had a river at his door in which he washed five times a day, would any of his filth remain?” To which the people replied, “Nothing of his filth would remain.” He said, “That is a likeness of the five prayers. God obliterates sins with them” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this episode, we discuss the story of the slander of our Mother A’isha (R) and the verses in Surah 24 that comment on it and declare her innocence.Resources:Story of the Slander: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/omar-suleiman/aisha-bint-abu-bakr-ra-slander-and-death-of-the-prophet-the-firstsQur’an verses: https://quran.com/an-nur This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa continues his discussion with his Qur'an study group over verses 9-13 in Surah Al Hujurat. Qur'anic Scripture Link: https://quran.com/49 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com

In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa leads a group discussion on the first eight verses of Surah Al Hujurat, or "The Aparments." Qur'anic Scripture Link: https://quran.com/49 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit drhassaballa.substack.com