The Passionate Pastor Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Hassaballa reflects over the story of the Prophet Joseph, upon whom be peace, and his interaction with the wife of the “Aziz” of Egypt. There are wonderful lessons to be learned from this story.Link to the Scriptures: https://quran.com/yusuf 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 reflect over Surah Al Tin, the 95th chapter of the Qur'an. Surah link: https://quran.com/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

I saw a T-shirt that said, "Do What Makes You 'Saeed,'" or "happy." While it made me chuckle, it also made me think: Should we do what makes us happy? Or, rather, should we do what makes God happy?Qur'anic verse cited: https://quran.com/16?startingVerse=97 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 go over chapter 12 verses 5-23, the first part of the wondrous story of the Prophet Joseph, upon whom be peace. The translation is from The Study Qur'an. 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

No matter what we’ve done, there is always hope for redemption and salvation. And nothing better exemplifies this than the story of the conversion of Umar ibn Al Khattab (may God be pleased with him). Qur’an verse quoted in beginning: https://quran.com/12/87 Story of the conversion of Umar (R): https://www.al-islam.org/khadijatul-kubra-short-story-her-life-sayyid-ali-asghar-razwy/chapter-10-umars-conversion-islam 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 deadly danger of pornography and how to combat its destructiveness. Sermon recorded live on August 11, 2023.Qur'an Verses quoted in sermon:Chapter 17, Verse 33: https://quran.com/17?startingVerse=32Chapter 24, Verse 30: https://quran.com/24?startingVerse=30Learn about the dangers of pornography here: https://www.yourbrainonporn.com/ and https://fightthenewdrug.org/ 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

We are studying the first 22 verses of Chapter 76 in the Qur'an, Surah Al Insan.Link to Chapter: https://quran.com/76The translation I am using is from the Study Quran 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 proper question to ask is not, “Are other Muslims safe from me?” The proper question, rather, is “Have I made life better for each and every person that interacted with me today?” A popular Hadith of the Prophet, upon whom be peace, needs to be looked at in a new light. Hadith referenced in this episode: https://hadeethenc.com/en/browse/hadith/10101 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

Whenever we succumb to our weaknesses and fall into sin, Satan then follows and tries to convince us that we are defined by our sin. It is an age-old trick, and we cannot give him the satisfaction of falling for it.Read the accompanying article at https://drhassaballa.substack.com/p/you-are-not-defined-by-your-sin. Subscribing is 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

We are not able to be among those who made the first Migration in the path of God 1445 years ago, which we commemorated this month. At the same time, we are able to migrate spiritually on the path from sin to righteousness. And the best part? God will be there the entire way. Friday sermon delivered July 28, 2023. Quran verse referenced in the episode: https://previous.quran.com/4:100?font=v1&translations=131%2C20Hadith: https://hadeethenc.com/en/browse/hadith/10101Read more at www.godfaithpen.com 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

We can achieve miracles in our daily lives, just like Moses did with the Red Sea. All we need to do is reach out to God, and He will meet us more than half way. Friday sermon delivered on July 7, 2023.Qur'anic verse cited in the episode: https://quran.com/26?startingVerse=61Hadith about the serial killer: https://sunnah.com/bukhari:3470 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 last sermon of the Prophet Muhammad, upon whom be peace, offers timeless advice for believers. We should heed them for our own good. Friday sermon delivered on June 30, 2023Link for the Prophet's Last Sermon: https://sourcebooks.fordham.edu/source/muhm-sermon.asp 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 episode of "Al Imam Al 'Asabee," or The "Passionate Pastor," podcast. The podcast will house all my Friday Sermons which I give on a regular basis. Satan plays a deadly long game. We need to be ever vigilant against it, lest we fall prey to it. Friday sermon delivered on May 26, 2023. The story recounted in this sermon can be found here.Quranic references: Surah Ibrahim, Surah A'Araf 19-23, Surah Isra'.Hadith reference: https://hadeethenc.com/en/browse/hadith/8305 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

I know, O Lord, the anguish of the woman at the grave 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