Show Notes
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.Support the ilmfeed podcast: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed00:00 Intro01:00 Prioritizing Salah Over Everything Else04:39 Salah Should Not Be Transactional?05:17 The Dean, The Masjid & A Life-Changing Handshake09:29 Dua Isn't Enough - You Have To Make The Effort12:01 Putting Yourself Out There For Marriage17:37 The Power Of A Parent's Dua23:41 Ibrahim's Dua & The Legacy Of Salah27:39 How Dr Daanish's Content Journey Started31:40 The Prayer Mat Trick That Went Viral33:42 Staying Openly Muslim While Building A Following37:40 Productivity Through The Lens Of Consistency39:12 Planning Your Day (And Putting Salah First)41:42 Cutting Distractions: Apps, Notifications & Digital Detox47:59 Family, Screen Time & Phone-Free Walks49:57 Dr Daanish's Daily Routine For Getting More Done53:20 Barakah In Time - Why Some People Get More Done54:50 Barakah In Money - Trusting Allah With Your Finances1:03:00 Microefficiencies That Save Dr Daanish Hours1:06:39 Dr Daanish's Final Advice On Beating Laziness
More from IlmFeed Podcast
In this episode, Ustadh Shabbir Hassan and Ustadh Tufayl Ahmad unpack the genius behind Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ communication skills: the structure behind his teaching, the way he held attention, built trust, and made complex truths simple enough to never be forgotten. We go through real hadith, breaking down the techniques hiding inside them - how a single question could flip an entire audience's assumptions, how a story could carry a timeless lesson, and how an entire religion could be summed up in one sentence. Along the way, we talk about what it actually means to communicate with wisdom, not just information - and why that distinction matters more today than ever. This is a masterclass in speaking, teaching, and connecting with people - from the greatest communicator to ever live. If this episode benefited you, share it with someone who needs to hear it, and subscribe for more conversations like this. Support ilmfeed on Patreon: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: The Prophet's ﷺ gift of Jawami' al-Kalim01:37 - The Prophet's ﷺ multifaceted personality03:42 - The power of "the hook" in content and teaching04:26 - Analysing the Hadith of the two words beloved to Ar-Rahman07:16 - Analysing the Hadith of the bankrupt person09:14 - Mount Safa: using the hook to build credibility11:25 - Storytelling as a communication technique12:39 - The story of the man who killed 99 people15:39 - Knowing your audience18:00 - The power of humor and relatability19:27 - Patreon exclusive article announcement19:52 - Using Humour to communicate21:10 - Analogies and gestures24:41 - The river analogy: purification through salah29:28 - Teaching children thorugh actions34:52 - Using the repetition technique36:00 - Hadith JIbreel: The skill of saying less
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 Support the ilmfeed podcast at: http://patreon.com/ilmfeed
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 & Introduction03:06 - Remembering Da'wah Giants: Uzma Jung & Omar Tate13:49 - How Things Were Different for Converts Back in the Day15:23 - Families Threatening New Muslims18:36 - Supporting New Muslims: The Islam Awareness Project24:45 - Marriage Challenges for Converts33:45 - Why Western Women Convert to Islam42:18 - Top Reasons Women Accept Islam47:15 - Impact of Hijab on Non-Muslims51:40 - The Power of Muslim Sisterhood & Community1:06:30 - Islamic Marriage & Gender Roles1:11:08 - The Power of Salam1:11:50 - What Attracts Women to Muslim Men1:13:31 - The 50-50 Concept in Marriage1:17:19 - 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 - Introduction4:07 - Mamdani Wins New York Mayor12:09 - Lesson: Focus Your Influence Where It Matters14:44 - The Charlie Kirk Incident18:43 - Gaza: Two Years of Genocide28:45 - Podcast Reflections & Favourite Episodes31:35 - Fatherhood: Welcoming Baby Jibreel36:00 - Journey to Masjid Al-Aqsa43:01 - Sudan Crisis: 18 Million Displaced52:09 - UK Far-Right Rise & Anti-Muslim Hate58:02 - Muslim Heroes & Contributions in UK02:10 - Awards: Best & Worst of 20251:05:15 - 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 - Introduction02:25 - Mustaf'as New Book: Islam and the Making of the Modern World06:30 - Traditional Dress vs Western Clothing12:17 - Was Western Fashion Influenced by Islam?14:05 - Why Muslims Immigrated to the West18:00 - Post-World War Immigration & Windrush22:26 - Britain was Built on Colonization26:15 - Eurocentric Narratives in History28:06 - The Roman Empire Became a Caliphate37:15 - Muslim Contributions to Science38:21 - Bayt Al Hikma - The House of Wisdom44:50 - Fibonacci & Arabic Numerals45:03 - Zero: The Number That Changed Everything46:47 - What's Missing in Islamic Education48:15 - The Griots - Oral Historians of West Africa52:00 - Muslims Influencing Modern Culture Today56:27 - Muslim Rappers & Urban Culture59:56 - The Qatar World Cup Impact1:00:20 - Ramadan Lights in London1:02:37 - Australia's Favorite Food is Halal1:03:44 - Muhammad - Most Popular Name in the UK1:04:48 - Muslims Are Still Contributing1:07:10 - What Can You Contribute as an Individual?1:12:00 - Knowledge is Power - Final Message1:13:00 - The 85-10-5 Philosophy1:15:04 - Don't Be Like Cattle