Roots Academy Podcast

Surah al-Qadr | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days.
Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan.

Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

Surah al-Alaq | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days.
Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan.

Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

Surah al-Teen | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days.
Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan.

Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

Surah al-Sharh | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days.
Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan.

Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

Surah Al-Duha | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days.
Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan.

Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

Surah Fatiha | Roots Ramadan with Hisham Jafar

20 Surahs, 20 minutes a day, over 20 days.
Deepen your love and understanding of the Quran through this short, self-paced course launching this Ramadan.

Instructor: Hisham Jafar is the Muslim Chaplain at the University of Nottingham. He holds a diploma in Arabic & the Islamic Sciences and studied with numerous teachers in the UAE and Egypt (by distance).

Roots Conversations Ep 11 | Ramadan in Prison with Babar Ahmad

Babar Ahmad was the longest-serving prisoner to be held without trial in the UK before being extradited to the US. For 11 years, Babar Ahmad would break his Ramadan fast alone in his prison cell. A tray of cold food would sit in his cell for hours, which he would eat after a long day of fasting. Afterwards, he would pray long into the night. How can we find connection to Allah and spiritual development despite the isolation? Join us as Babar Ahmad weaves together his story with practical advice on finding our way despite the pandemic at hand.

 

 

Roots Conversations Ep 10 | Conviction in an Age of Skepticism with Hamza Tzortzis

In the age of atheism and widespread skepticism against religion and faith, the current climate can lead many to feeling insecure over their children's/and own faith, lost, or in doubt.

Join us with Hamza Tzortzis as we discuss the nature of belief and conviction; how Muslims can nurture their conviction; the interplay between spiritual practices, robust mental health and rational proofs, and how can we ensure our families' and childrens' Iman are protected.

Roots Conversations Ep 9 | Islam & Science: Exploring the Relationship with Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik

Religion and science tend to be perceived as at-odds with one another, but historically, Muslims have not had the same challenges as other religions in reconciling the Qur'anic narrative with the natural sciences.

Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik, a renowned professor and specialist in the philosophy, history, and nature of science to discuss questions surrounding science and Islam, how we can harmonise both to understand the world, where the conflicts lie, and why Muslims can be considered to be the fathers of modern science.

Roots Conversations Ep 8 | The Muslim Money Game with Ibrahim Khan

Is Bitcoin Halal? Can Muslims be wealthy? One of the five pillars of Islam is Zakat. Four of the 10 guaranteed paradise were from the wealthy. Understanding that Allah is the source of provisions changes our outlook on money. Managing our personal finance could be worship. It is fair to say that Islam has a lot to say about wealth. Join us this as we explore all of the above and more with Islamic Finance Guru's (IFG) Co-Founder Ibrahim Khan as we delve into how Islam, ethical investment and personal finance could be at one with each other.