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Overwhelmed by the noise around you?In today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world, maintaining focus on what truly mat...
30/11/2024

Overwhelmed by the noise around you?

In today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world, maintaining focus on what truly matters can feel like an overwhelming challenge, so much so that our productivity and responsibilities in nurturing our families, excelling at work, and being productive suffers.

How can we overcome this dillemma?

In our first ever live face to face podcast, we explore actionable insights on how to navigate distractions, nurture productivity, and align our actions with purpose, to achieve success in this world and the Hereafter.

Tune in TV Alhijrah tomorrow morning, Wednesday 20th November 2024, as Dr. Hasan Akbar and brother .abu.muawiyah share s...
19/11/2024

Tune in TV Alhijrah tomorrow morning, Wednesday 20th November 2024, as Dr. Hasan Akbar and brother .abu.muawiyah share some background and insight on 2024, and a teaser of what to expect for the conference this coming weekend!

Studying while working, and parentingIs it doable?The pursuit of knowledge is part of the very fabric of the human condi...
02/11/2024

Studying while working, and parenting

Is it doable?

The pursuit of knowledge is part of the very fabric of the human condition, and for some its an insatiable thirst that stays with us - even when we have primary responsibilities such as working and being parents. The question is, is it possible to remain balanced pursuing proper studies while having professional and personal responsibilities?

Join us as we chat with Asrif Yusoff, author of “Staying the Course: Navigating the Challenges of Part-Time Study” to discover practical tips for balancing work, parenting, and education, and learn how to stay focused on your goals while remaining balanced.

Tune in for inspiration and strategies to thrive!

Join us tonight (Saturday, 12th October 2024), for a conversation with Dr Hassan Akbar to preview what is in store insha...
12/10/2024

Join us tonight (Saturday, 12th October 2024), for a conversation with Dr Hassan Akbar to preview what is in store insha Allah for 2024; “The Prophetic Legacy 2024, empowering the next gen”💡

🔗 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8sBFZQckSw]




Join us tonight (Wednesday, 2nd October 2024), as brother Reeza has a conversation with Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf, who wil...
02/10/2024

Join us tonight (Wednesday, 2nd October 2024), as brother Reeza has a conversation with Ustadh Hisham Abu Yusuf, who will be joining us to dwelve more on the exciting theme of The Straight Path Convention 2024; The Prophetic Legacy 2024, empowering the next gen💡

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and deepen your understanding!

🔗 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8sBFZQckSw]




New episode out now! INTEGRITY & CORRUPTION - an Islamic perspective &. Our thoughts News headlines both locally and wor...
02/10/2024

New episode out now! INTEGRITY & CORRUPTION - an Islamic perspective &. Our thoughts

News headlines both locally and worldwide - are constantly headlines of corruption, money laundering, bribes.

From world leaders, management teams, all the way down to the working level staff in a company, corruption has become more rampant and widespread, and it’s easy to see why the topic of integrity has recently been given so much emphasis and taking up much more of a spotlight in the corporate world and mainstream media

But what IS integrity?

People always talk about “what you do when nobody is watching” - but is there more to it? Is integrity merely about “not taking bribes”? Or is there something deeper?

In this episode, the team at The Barakah Effect podcast have a conversation about one of the most important characteristic of our lives, where we discuss:

✅ Why discuss this subject? What is the impact of corruption, bribery? What are some personal stories and experience you can relate to why you feel we should talk about this?

✅ Definitions: what IS integrity - from the contemporary perspective, and how do we contrast that to the way Islam views integrity, from the lens of faith and iman?

✅ Importance of integrity, multiple aspects of integrity (which are often neglected)

✅ How: Practical strategies for combating corruption and reinforcing integrity

May Allah make all of us to be people of integrity!

What is TSP Convention? Why TSP? What’s the “story” behind this conference and what makes it special?Join us tonight at ...
27/09/2024

What is TSP Convention?
Why TSP? What’s the “story” behind this conference and what makes it special?

Join us tonight at 8:00pm (GMT+8) - Friday 27th September 2024 - as our organizers from share some behind-the-scenes story of TSP Origins from the organizers themselves - as brother .abu.muawiyah has a conversation with Brother Farid (Dakwah Corner Bookstore ) and Mokhire (Yayasan Ta’lim .taalim ), sharing insights throughout the 10-year journey of organizing The Straight Path Convention - and why you should come!

From humble beginnings to a platform for global connection, they will share stories of challenges overcome, lessons learned and the unwavering passion that fueled - and continues to fuel - their mission.

  is just around the corner, and we are excited about this year’s theme the Prophetic Legacy. What aspects of the Prophe...
21/09/2024

is just around the corner, and we are excited about this year’s theme the Prophetic Legacy.

What aspects of the Prophetic Legacy will be covered in TSP2024?

Join brother for a special episode with one of the speakers, Sheikh Bilal Ismail to explore what we can expect from the upcoming conference!

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Episode  #87 out now! Link in BioThrough these modern times in the 21st century, emotional intelligence (commonly referr...
15/09/2024

Episode #87 out now! Link in Bio

Through these modern times in the 21st century, emotional intelligence (commonly referred to as EQ) is often regarded as a superpower that can supercharge our relationship building, stronger personal resilience, effective leadership, fostering collaboration, personal development, adaptability, empathy, and even in influencing others, and is often viewed as one of the crucial ingredients for long-term success, both personally and professionally.

But really, what IS emotional intelligence? How do we view Emotional Intelligence from the perspective of Islam? Is it compatible with the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah?

Is it really that important?

Furthermore, with thousands of books, articles, courses, seminars on this subject matter, there are no shortage of “experts” weighing in on the subject, sometimes providing conflicting advice, or those suspiciously contradicting our Islamic values.

To enlighten us on this inspiring subject, we go for a deep dive conversation with brother Muhammad Javed, author of the book, “Nurturing Emotional Intelligence”, published recently in 2023 by Dakwah Corner Bookstore.
We discuss:
✅ From computer science to EQ: Muhammad Javed’s professional journey from computer science to leadership growth
✅ What is Emotional Intelligence?
✅ Appreciating the beauty, comprehensiveness and perfection of the Islamic approach
✅ Using EQ to connect and reach out to the youth
✅ Learning from Sirah: Taking Rasulullah ﷺ as a prime case study and a masterclass in emotional intelligence
. And more!

The Straight Path Convention (TSP) is back on 23 & 24 November 2024, @ Menara Kembar Bank Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur! The them...
08/09/2024

The Straight Path Convention (TSP) is back on 23 & 24 November 2024, @ Menara Kembar Bank Rakyat, Kuala Lumpur!

The theme this year is “the Prophetic Legacy”, and we are excited to learn from the distinguished speakers, gems and lessons that Rasulullah ﷺ left behind as an inheritance and blueprint for the Muslim Ummah, and as the path for high aspirations towards achieving excellence and success in the dunya and akhirah.

Alhamdulillah, this year, our team at are one of the official collaborators once again, and we look forward to see you there inn sha Allah!

For more information on ticketing and (Link in their Bio)

In the face of adversity, the resilience of our Palestinian brothers and sisters stands as a powerful testament to endur...
18/08/2024

In the face of adversity, the resilience of our Palestinian brothers and sisters stands as a powerful testament to enduring hope and faith. When we truly reflect on their struggles, we draw inspiration from their strength and perseverance, as well as learn the true meaning of gratitude.

The Quran reminds us, “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” - [Quran 94:6]

In times of hardship, they also enjoy to some extent, ease in the form of support from Muslims around the world, consistently making du’a for them. Allah knows best. Perhaps what drives them to be fearless in facing the z***ist regime is the comforting words of Allah azza wa jalla in surah al-Baqarah:

“And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient, Who, when disaster strikes them, say, Indeed we belong to Allāh, and indeed to Him we will return. Those are the ones upon whom are blessings from their Lord and mercy. And it is those who are the [rightly] guided.” - [Quran 2: 155-157]

This timeless wisdom encourages man to find hope even in his weakest moments.

The prophet s.a.w also spoke about resilience, saying, “The strong person is not the good wrestler. The strong person is one who controls himself when he is angry.” - [al-Bukhari]

In essence, when we follow the guidance of Allah s.w.t and His messenger, nothing can defeat us. May we all learn from the Palestinians’ courage and find strength in our own challenges.

Since October 2023, the world has witnessed the horrors of the gen0cide and mass murders taking place in Pale$tine, spec...
05/07/2024

Since October 2023, the world has witnessed the horrors of the gen0cide and mass murders taking place in Pale$tine, specifically in G@za. As we speak, isr@el has killed more than 37,000 civilians - mostly women and children - in addition to over 80,000 severely injured. In an unprecedented act of violence, isr@el has dropped over 70,000 tons of bombs on the strip, exceeding World War 2 bombings in Dresden, Hamburg and London combined. Despite gaining notorious attention from all over the world, with international communities negatively labelling isr@el’s actions as ethnic cleansing & gen0cide, and multiple peaceful attempts at a ceasefire, there seems to be no end in sight for the atrocities being committed against the people of Pale$tine, including civilians in the West B@nk, which is particularly painful for us Muslims, as we witness the crimes perpetrated on the holy ground of Al-Aqsa.

With these horrific acts, many around the world are forced to watch in horror. Some questioning God, wondering “where is the Help of Allah”? Why is He allowing these to take place? Why aren’t the nations stepping up to stop this violence?

And after 8 months of non-stop horror, some have lost hope, or even start to feel jaded as if they can no longer be bothered.

In this episode of the Barakah Effect, join us as we discuss:

What should we do, as Muslims? What is our attitude in facing this situation, as we helplessly watch our brothers and sisters being massacred in these holy lands? What role do we have to play, and how do we understand this in the right perspective to see it from the Wisdom of Allah?

(Link in bio)

Menjadi hafiz al-Quran bukanlah satu perkara mudah, namun sememangnya tidak mustahil. Hakikatnya, tidaklah sama orang ya...
02/07/2024

Menjadi hafiz al-Quran bukanlah satu perkara mudah, namun sememangnya tidak mustahil.

Hakikatnya, tidaklah sama orang yang menghafaz al-Quran dengan mereka yang tidak menghafaznya, kerana hafiz al-Quran, darjatnya di sisi Allah jauh lebih tinggi.

Jika kita ingin mengambil semangat untuk menghafal al-Quran, lihatlah sahaja hadith-hadith yang membakar semangat kita untuk berterusan menghafal al-Quran. Salah satunya adalah hadith Abdullah bin Amr r.a yang telah meriwayatkan sabda Rasulullah ﷺ yang berikut:

يُقَالُ لِصَاحِبِ الْقُرْآنِ اقْرَأْ وَارْتَقِ وَرَتِّلْ كَمَا كُنْتَ تُرَتِّلُ فِى الدُّنْيَا فَإِنَّ مَنْزِلَكَ عِنْدَ آخِرِ آيَةٍ تَقْرَؤُهَا

“Akan dikatakan kepada ahli Quran: “bacalah dan naiklah (dalam darjat ketinggian), seperti mana engkau dahulu membacanya di dunia. Sesungguhnya darjat engkau adalah pada ayat terakhir yang engkau baca” (HR Abu Dawud dan at-Tirmidzi)

Sheikh Shamsul Haq Al-Adzimabadi رحمه الله: “difahami daripada hadith tersebut: bahawa tiadalah yang mendapat kelebihan yang besar ini, melainkan sesiapa yang menghafal al-Quran, menguasai bacaan dengan baik dan dengan cara yang selayaknya” - [‘Awn al-Ma’bud, syarah Sunan Abi Dawud]

Betapa besarnya penghargaan Allah terhadap mereka yang menghafal kalam-Nya! Tidak hairanlah mengapa para Hufaz dipanggil dengan panggilan Ahlullah (أهل الله) yakni kerabat Allah, yang disebut di dalam hadith yang berikut:

إن لله أهلين من الناس، قالوا: ومن هم يا رسول الله؟ قال: أهل القرآن هم أهل الله وخاصته
“Sesungguhnya Allah mempunyai ahli-ahli tersendiri daripada kalangan manusia.”
Para sahabat pun bertanya: siapakah mereka wahai Rasulullah?
Rasulullah ﷺ bersabda: Ahli Quran, merekalah ahli Allah dan VIP-Nya” - [Sunan Ibn Majah]

Semakin dekat kita dengan Kitabullah, semakin dekat p**a kita dengan Allah, sehingga boleh menjadi orang-orang khusus-Nya. 🤲

Semoga Allah jadikan kita istiqamah menghafal kitab-Nya, menjadikan al-Quran sebagai musim bunga bagi hati kita, yang akan mendampingi kita hingga akhir hayat.

Untuk tips2 lain dalam menjadi sahabat Al-Qur’an, tontonilah episod podcast terbaru kami, episod #85 bersama Ustaz , bertajuk “Bagaimana Menjadi Sahabat Al-Qur’an?”

Adakah anda merasa sukar untuk mencintai Al-Qur’an?Anda ada keinginan untuk membaca, tahu kepentigannya, tetapi terasa a...
30/06/2024

Adakah anda merasa sukar untuk mencintai Al-Qur’an?
Anda ada keinginan untuk membaca, tahu kepentigannya, tetapi terasa amat berat atau “bosan” untuk meluangkan masa bagi membaca, menghafal atau mempelajari Al-Qur’an?

Uthman bin Affan (radhiAllahu anhu) berkata:

لَوْ طَهَرَتْ قُلُوْبُكُمْ مَا شَبَعَتْ مِنْ كَلَامِ رَبِّكُمْ
“Kalaulah hati kamu benar-benar bersih, nescaya ianya tidak akan rasa bosan / jemu dengan kalam Tuhan-mu (Al-Qur’an)”

Sedar atau tidak, banyak perkara yang sering menjadi penghalang untuk kita daripada ibadah.

Dan, boleh jadi, antara faktor terbesar yang boleh mengotori hati kita, justeru menjadi penghalang untuk kita benar-benar menjiwai dan membina kecintaan terhadap Al-Qur’an, adalah MUZIK.

Ibn Al-Qayyim mengatakan, tidak akan berhimpun Al-Qur’an dan muzik dalam satu hati manusia yang sama.

Seperti nasihat oleh Ustaz , menghimpunkan muzik bersama Al-Qur’an dalam hati, laksana air jernih dan najis dicampurkan ke dalam satu bekas. Walaupun ada sesuatu yang suci (air), tetapi disebabkan telah bercampur, maka air tersebut langsung tidak dapat terpakai!

Jadi kalau anda benar2 berhasrat menjadi sahabat Al-Qur’an, Ahli Al-Qur’an, maka usahakanlah untuk berhenti

Berat?

Ya, mungkin ianya sesuatu yang berat bagi sesetengah di kalnagan kita. Maklumlah, sekeliling semuanya muzik.

Kuncinya, mohonlah pertolongan daripada Allah agar dipermudahkan untuk berubah demi mencari keredhaan-Nya, dalam membina kecintaan terhadap kitab-Nya.
Hidayah perlu dikejar, bukan ditunggu. Dan mulalah kerja dengan berjihad dengan diri anda untuk tinggalkan muzik!

Percayalah dengan Allah - kalau anda tinggalkan, YAKINlah - pasti Allah akan ganti dengan lebih baik!

Rasulullah ﷺ bersabda, “sesungguhnya tidaklah engkau meninggalkan sesuatu kerana Allah, melainkan Allah akan GANTIKAN untukmu dengan sesuatu yang lebih baik daripadanya” (HR Ahmad)

Cuba dulu, dan rasailah kenikmatan Al-Qur’an….!

Untuk tips2 lain dalam menjadi sahabat Al-Qur’an, tontonilah episod podcast terbaru kami, episod #85 bersama Ustaz , bertajuk “Bagaimana Menjadi Sahabat Al-Qur’an?”

Episod terkini dalam Bahasa Melayu!Pernahkah anda terfikir: Bagaimana caranya menjadi sahabat sejati Al-Quran? Apa yang ...
16/06/2024

Episod terkini dalam Bahasa Melayu!

Pernahkah anda terfikir: Bagaimana caranya menjadi sahabat sejati Al-Quran? Apa yang bezakan seseorang yang hanya membaca Al-Quran dengan yang benar-benar menghidupkannya dan hidup bersamanya setiap hari?

Pada episod kali ini, kita bersama Ustaz yang akan berkongsi tentang perjalanan luar biasanya.

✅ Mengenali Ustaz Syazani Ketahui bagaimana beliau memulakan perjalanan sebagai seorang hafiz yang luar biasa. Segmen ini sangat berguna untuk ibu bapa yang ingin anak-anak mereka mendalami hafalan Al-Quran.

💡 Memahami dan Menghayati Al-Quran - Perbincangan yang lebih mendalam di mana kami akan meneroka ilmu qiraat dan harf yang jarang diketahui orang ramai

📝Tips Praktikal untuk Dekat dengan Al-Quran - Ustaz Syazani akan memberikan langkah-langkah mudah yang boleh kita ambil untuk menjadikan Al-Quran sebahagian daripada hidup kita.

Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk mendengar episod penuh ilmu dan inspirasi ini. Semoga apa yang kami kongsikan memberi manfaat kepada anda. Barakallahu fikum, dan selamat mendengar!

Feeling burdened by past sins, struggling with daily religious commitments? Seeking a closer relationship with Allah, ea...
15/06/2024

Feeling burdened by past sins, struggling with daily religious commitments? Seeking a closer relationship with Allah, eager to seek forgiveness for sins of the past year and the year ahead? Dreaming of the spiritual rewards of performing Hajj and Umrah, while others stand in Arafah?

Indeed, with Allah’s Mercy this is possible!

The Day of Arafah has a special significance in the sight of Allah. It is the day of the year which Allah forgives the most amount of His slaves - those who were destined for Hellfire, and instead frees them from this destination.

On this day, pilgrims are performing wuquf (the standing), one of the pillars of hajj, of which without it, one’s hajj would be invalid.

Emphasizing the importance of Wuquf at Arafah, the Prophet ﷺ said, emphasizing 3 times:

الْحَجُّ عَرَفَاتٌ الْحَجُّ عَرَفَاتٌ الْحَجُّ عَرَفَاتٌ

“The Hajj is ‘Arafat, the Hajj is ‘Arafat, the Hajj is ‘Arafat. (At-Tirmidzi)

But what about the rest of the Muslims - those among us who aren’t performing hajj, this year?

Out of His Mercy, this act of Forgiveness in freeing His slaves from the Fire isn’t just limited to the pilgrims performing wuquf at ‘Arafah: it might also include any of His slaves on that day.

For those of us who aren’t performing hajj - it is highly recommended for us to fast. By fasting on this one day, Allah grants us two years’ worth of forgiveness! (Muslim)

In addition to fasting, it is also highly encouraged for all of us to increase in our du’aa. The Prophet ﷺ said,

خَيْرُ الدُّعَاءِ دُعَاءُ يَوْمِ عَرَفَةَ ‏

“The best of du’aa (supplications) - are the du’aa made on the Day of `Arafah. And the best of what I and the Prophets before me have said is:

لاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَحْدَهُ لاَ شَرِيكَ لَهُ لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ وَهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, Alone, without partner, to Him belongs all that exists, and to Him belongs the Praise, and He is powerful over all things.’” (At-Tirmidzi)

And every other righteous deeds, too! While we are approaching the end of these first ten days of Dzulhijjah, remember that there are no deeds more beloved to Allah than those done on these days.

Note: For those in Malaysia, 9th of Dzulhijjah 1445AH falls on Sunday, 16th June 2024

“Bagaimana Menjadi Sahabat Al Quran" bersama Ustaz Syazani Jemy - The Barakah Effect podcasthttps://youtu.be/_npJiw0UqkA...
15/06/2024

“Bagaimana Menjadi Sahabat Al Quran" bersama Ustaz Syazani Jemy - The Barakah Effect podcast

https://youtu.be/_npJiw0UqkA

Pernahkah anda terfikir: Bagaimana caranya menjadi sahabat sejati Al-Quran? Apa yang bezakan seseorang yang hanya membaca Al-Quran dengan yang benar-benar menghidupkannya dan hidup bersamanya setiap hari?

Pada episod kali ini, kita bersama Ustaz Syazani Jemy yang akan berkongsi tentang perjalanan luar biasanya.

✅ Mengenali Ustaz Syazani Ketahui bagaimana beliau memulakan perjalanan sebagai seorang hafiz yang luar biasa. Segmen ini sangat berguna untuk ibu bapa yang ingin anak-anak mereka mendalami hafalan Al-Quran.

💡 Memahami dan Menghayati Al-Quran - Perbincangan yang lebih mendalam di mana kami akan meneroka ilmu qiraat dan harf yang jarang diketahui orang ramai

📝Tips Praktikal untuk Dekat dengan Al-Quran - Ustaz Syazani akan memberikan langkah-langkah mudah yang boleh kita ambil untuk menjadikan Al-Quran sebahagian daripada hidup kita.

Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk mendengar episod penuh ilmu dan inspirasi ini. Semoga apa yang kami kongsikan memberi manfaat kepada anda.

Barakallahu fikum, dan selamat mendengar!

We are witnessing the best days!Out of the mercy of Allah, He amplifies His barakah (blessings) in certain seasons to gi...
11/06/2024

We are witnessing the best days!

Out of the mercy of Allah, He amplifies His barakah (blessings) in certain seasons to give us the opportunity to gain greater rewards. Whereas the ten best nights are the final ten nights of Ramadan, the best ten DAYS belong to the days marking the beginning of Dzulhijjah.

These opening days of Dzulhijjah represent the days of Hajj, one of the greatest acts of worship and the fifth pillar of Islam. At this moment, millions of pilgrims are gathered from all over the world are gathering throughout Masjidil Haram, to embark on their great journey of a lifetime.

Some notable dates on these first ten days:

8 Dhulhijjah - Also known as the day of ‘Tarwiyah’ (named after the practice of fetching water and quenching thirst, most likely in preparation for the challenging days of Hajj to come), this is the day when pilgrims start making their way to Arafah, and as per the sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ, spend the night in Mina.

9 Dhulhijjah - The Day of ‘Arafah - On this day, the pilgrims of Hajj gather at the land of Arafah to perform their wuquf, one of the greatest highlights and pillars of Hajj. For those of us not performing hajj, it is strongly recommended for us to fast, as the Prophet ﷺ said that it expiates for the sins of the previous year and the coming year!

10 Dhulhijjah - The Day of Eid al-Adha, also known as Yawm al-Nahr (the Day of Sacrifice), representing also the busiest day as our pilgrims perform the rest of their hajj rituals.

In embracing and celebrating these great blessings from Allah, lets endeavour to increase our acts of worship throughout these days. Out of Allah’s Mercy, He did not place any specific deeds to perform: So increase in the deeds you feel most comfortable in performing more: Qur’an, dzikir, sadaqah, extra nawafil (sunnah) prayers, giving da’wah.

Let us also not forget to make lots of du’aa - for our fellow pilgrims from all over the world, that Allah grants them a blessed hajj mabrur. And for Allah to ease the suffering and difficulties of our oppressed brothers and sisters from all over the world.

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