IlmFeed Podcast

Dr Daanish Mahmood shares how prioritizing salah (prayer) transformed his life - from a chance encounter with a university dean to building a following as a Muslim content creator without ever hiding his faith. This episode covers practical advice for staying consistent with salah and Islamic productivity tips.

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00:00 Intro
01:00 Prioritizing Salah Over Everything Else
04:39 Salah Should Not Be Transactional?
05:17 The Dean, The Masjid & A Life-Changing Handshake
09:29 Dua Isn't Enough - You Have To Make The Effort
12:01 Putting Yourself Out There For Marriage
17:37 The Power Of A Parent's Dua
23:41 Ibrahim's Dua & The Legacy Of Salah
27:39 How Dr Daanish's Content Journey Started
31:40 The Prayer Mat Trick That Went Viral
33:42 Staying Openly Muslim While Building A Following
37:40 Productivity Through The Lens Of Consistency
39:12 Planning Your Day (And Putting Salah First)
41:42 Cutting Distractions: Apps, Notifications & Digital Detox
47:59 Family, Screen Time & Phone-Free Walks
49:57 Dr Daanish's Daily Routine For Getting More Done
53:20 Barakah In Time - Why Some People Get More Done
54:50 Barakah In Money - Trusting Allah With Your Finances
1:03:00 Microefficiencies That Save Dr Daanish Hours
1:06:39 Dr Daanish's Final Advice On Beating Laziness

He's got 3.5 million followers, went viral more times than he can count, and coaches other creators on how to master the algorithm. But a part of him wants to leave it all behind.

In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir sits down with Shoaib Hussain - better known as the Sunnah Guy - for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what fame actually costs. From the suicidal DMs he receives daily, to why he's always believed social media is "one of the worst drugs that exists," to what led him to stop posting daily after nearly 700 consecutive days.

We break down some of his most viral videos, why attention is the real battlefield Muslims are losing online, and what actually changed after he hit millions of followers.

In this episode:

📱 Why he's always seen social media as "one of the greatest forms of control"
🎯 The exact formula behind his viral hooks - broken down video by video
💔 Why he stopped posting for 6 months - and what's changing now
🗣️ His advice to his 18-year-old self

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Ustadha Fatima was joined by Naaema Umm Eesa where they spoke about Naeema's work with new Muslims and the reasons why thousands of Western women are embracing Islam.

00:00 - Opening & Introduction
03:06 - Remembering Da'wah Giants: Uzma Jung & Omar Tate
13:49 - How Things Were Different for Converts Back in the Day
15:23 - Families Threatening New Muslims
18:36 - Supporting New Muslims: The Islam Awareness Project
24:45 - Marriage Challenges for Converts
33:45 - Why Western Women Convert to Islam
42:18 - Top Reasons Women Accept Islam
47:15 - Impact of Hijab on Non-Muslims
51:40 - The Power of Muslim Sisterhood & Community
1:06:30 - Islamic Marriage & Gender Roles
1:11:08 - The Power of Salam
1:11:50 - What Attracts Women to Muslim Men
1:13:31 - The 50-50 Concept in Marriage
1:17:19 - Final Advice: Take Benefit of Five Before Five

Ustadh Shabbir and Ustadh Hammad look back at 2025, and some of the highs and lows of the past year. 

00:00 - Introduction
4:07 - Mamdani Wins New York Mayor
12:09 - Lesson: Focus Your Influence Where It Matters
14:44 - The Charlie Kirk Incident
18:43 - Gaza: Two Years of Genocide
28:45 - Podcast Reflections & Favourite Episodes
31:35 - Fatherhood: Welcoming Baby Jibreel
36:00 - Journey to Masjid Al-Aqsa
43:01 - Sudan Crisis: 18 Million Displaced
52:09 - UK Far-Right Rise & Anti-Muslim Hate
58:02 - Muslim Heroes & Contributions in UK
02:10 - Awards: Best & Worst of 2025
1:05:15 - Closing Thoughts & Dua

Ustadh Shabbir was joined by Ustadh Briggs where they discussed if Muslims have a place in Western countries and how Muslims shaped the West.

00:00 - Introduction
02:25 - Mustaf'as New Book: Islam and the Making of the Modern World
06:30 - Traditional Dress vs Western Clothing
12:17 - Was Western Fashion Influenced by Islam?
14:05 - Why Muslims Immigrated to the West
18:00 - Post-World War Immigration & Windrush
22:26 - Britain was Built on Colonization
26:15 - Eurocentric Narratives in History
28:06 - The Roman Empire Became a Caliphate
37:15 - Muslim Contributions to Science
38:21 - Bayt Al Hikma - The House of Wisdom
44:50 - Fibonacci & Arabic Numerals
45:03 - Zero: The Number That Changed Everything
46:47 - What's Missing in Islamic Education
48:15 - The Griots - Oral Historians of West Africa
52:00 - Muslims Influencing Modern Culture Today
56:27 - Muslim Rappers & Urban Culture
59:56 - The Qatar World Cup Impact
1:00:20 - Ramadan Lights in London
1:02:37 - Australia's Favorite Food is Halal
1:03:44 - Muhammad - Most Popular Name in the UK
1:04:48 - Muslims Are Still Contributing
1:07:10 - What Can You Contribute as an Individual?
1:12:00 - Knowledge is Power - Final Message
1:13:00 - The 85-10-5 Philosophy
1:15:04 - Don't Be Like Cattle