Shaherald Night Live!: Recent Episodes

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Weekly Sunday night podcasts on topics related to Islam

ABOUT MUHAMMAD

Brother Muhammad is a Singaporean Muslim whose dream was to be super-wealthy and an all-rounded person in life. Betrayed by friends who he thought got his back, he strayed from his path, left Islam, and went in search of God in other faiths but was not able to find Him.

During his search for God and his purpose and meaning of life, he found himself stumbling back to Allah and His last prophet, Muhammad (ﷺ). He looked deeper into his past faith as he pondered hard on the signs that Allah gave us, such as how our fingerprints are unique and can identify us and why people, even children, who are less fortunate still push on to live and serve humanity.

"Does man think that We will not assemble his bones? Yes. [We are] Able [even] to proportion his fingertips." Qur'an, Surah Al-Qiyamah, Chapter 75, Verses 3 to 4

Since then, brother Muhammad chose to reaffirm his Islamic faith as a Muslim.

Today, he is an International Islamic and Multi-Religious educator of Buddhism, Christianity, etc.) and a holistic practitioner who has seen and treated hundreds of stroke, cancer, diabetes, and other chronic illness patients..

Points in Discussion

What was Muhammad's view of Islam and being a Muslim back then?
What led him to lose his faith?
What did he find when studying about different faiths?
How did Allah guide him back on the straight path?
How has his reignited faith changed his life?

Shaherald Night Live! - S3E4 - Islam - Journey to the East From Arabia to Asia

As a prelude to the upcoming Chinese New Year 2022 celebration, together with MENJ @The Muslim Apologist, we discuss how Islam expanded to China and eventually to Southeast Asia, along with the ethnic groups and cultures that embraced it as a way of life, creating a much more diversified Ummah.

Points in Discussion

When and how did Islam expand to China?
How was Islam introduced to the Chinese?
What is and how did the One-Hundred Word Eulogy come about?
How many ethnic groups of Muslims are there in China?
Examples of Famous Muslims of China
How did Islam expand from China to South East Asia?

We hope that our sharing will inspire you to seek more knowledge and increase your iman (faith), InsyaAllah (God Willing). Do share with your family and friends if you find the discussions beneficial. Most importantly, invite all who are curious to know more about Islam. Remember to click, share and subscribe to our pages!

Alhamdulillah! I had a wonderful conversation with @The3Muslims on this podcast. Jazakallahu Khairan, thanks for inviting me to the show. I enjoyed the experience and am looking forward to meeting all of them face to face one day, InsyaAllah (God Willing). May Allah (swt) reward them abundantly for all the hard work they put into this and their efforts in sharing the beauty of Islam. May all my brothers and sisters in Islam be under the protection and mercy of Allah (swt) always, InsyaAllah. Insyallah, may we all reunite in Jannatul Firdaus.

Timestamps ⬇️

0:00 Coming Up

1:08 Intro

1:38 Patreon Snippet

3:30 Guest Introduction

3:59 Journey To Islam

15:30 The Dream That Lead Him To Islam

17:16 Miracle Of The Quran

25:00 Refuting Atheism

32:20 Fatherhood

34:29 How His Parents Reacted

40:17 Advice To Reverts About Parents

41:49 Being A Leader

45:06 Logic Vs Emotion

45:37 Ferdaus's Advice

49:29 Formal Islamic Education

55:17 Patreon Snippet

57:02 Outro

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ABOUT NUR JANNAH CHAN @ JAYINA.C

Formerly a Singapore Airlines cabin crew who was an agnostic, Nur Jannah Chan is a Singaporean Chinese who grew up in a family of Chinese customs and traditions. Curious about religion and the existence of God since young, she did not question it as she was advised to ignore it. Despite the many challenges faced in finding her spirituality, sister Jannah got curious about Islam through one of her flights to Turkey. She eventually reverted to Islam in 2014 and is now a successful businesswoman behind a baby food business, Anya Meals.

Points in Discussion

What were Nur Jannah's background and her beliefs?
How did she come to find out about Islam and eventually embrace it?
What was it particularly in Islam that attracted her?
What are her challenges before and after embracing Islam?
How does Islam play a key role in her current business?

Sharing my journey to Islam, the challenges I faced and how to share Islam with others. Republishing permission given by @JPK RAFFLESIA UITM PUNCAK ALAM.

This new year's eve, together with brother Khalil @kalamology and MENJ @The Muslim Apologist, we bring to you beautiful stories of Isa Ibn Maryam (Jesus the son of Mary) from the Glorious Qur'an.

Shaherald Night Live! - S3E2 - Tawhid - The Indivisible Oneness Concept of Monotheism in Islam

In this program, Shaherald MuslimLah!, together with MENJ @The Muslim Apologist we discuss our thoughts and understanding about the indivisible oneness concept of monotheism in Islam - Tawhid توحيد‎.

Points in Discussion

What is Tawhid?
Why is there only one God?
Where and why is Tawhid emphasized in the Qur'an?
Is the concept of Tawhid found in every religion?
What is the importance of understanding this concept?
How does it change our view on life?

Disclaimer: We would like to emphasise that this is not an Islamic lecture but ordinary Muslims sharing our thoughts and feelings on the topic discussed. Should you require a proper understanding of this, please seek a recognised/approved/accredited Ustaz or Islamic scholar in your local region who is a specialist in that field of study. We hope that this discussion will inspire you to seek more knowledge and increase your iman (faith), InsyaAllah (God Willing).

Do share with your family and friends if you find the discussions beneficial. Most importantly, invite all who are curious to know more about Islam.

Remember to click, share and subscribe to our pages!

Shaherald Night Live! - S3E1 - Former Christian Slovak Found Truth and Purpose of Life in Islam

What were @Debating the Truth with Jan’s previous beliefs?
How did he come to embrace Islam?
What were his misconceptions about Islam?
What was it particularly in Islam that attracted him?
What are his challenges before and after embracing Islam?
As an entrepreneur how does Islam play an important role in his life and career?

ABOUT @DEBATING TRUTH WITH JAN

Formerly a Christian who left his faith and became an Atheist, Slovak Entrepreneur/Sales Director, @Debating Truth with Jan was searching for the truth and explanation for the universe, which led him to find the purpose of life in Islam. He then embraced the religion early between February and March this year.

Shaherald Night Live! - S2E6 - British Atheist Media Professional Embraces Islam

Why was Aisha Rosalie formerly an atheist? What were her beliefs?
How did she come to embrace Islam?
What were her misconceptions about Islam?
What was it particularly in Islam that attracted her?
What are her challenges before and after embracing Islam?
Did her passion for filmmaking and media related work continue even after embracing Islam?

ABOUT AISHA ROSALIE

Former atheist, British, Caucasian media professional Aisha Rosalie was looking for a connection with God after realising that He was in control of every aspect of her life. She reverted to Islam in 2020.

Shaherald Night Live! - S2E5 - American Roman Catholic Health Coach Embraces Islam

What were Danielle LoDuca’s previous beliefs?
How did she come to embrace Islam?
What were her misconceptions about Islam?
What was it particularly in Islam that attracted her?
What are her challenges before and after embracing Islam?
To what extend is Islam relevant in her job as transformative health coach?

ABOUT DANIELLE LODUCA

Born a Catholic, sister Danielle LoDuca is a third-generation American with Italian roots but was an anti-religion agnostic. She eventually came to embrace Islam after reading the Qur’an, traveling to Muslim lands, and doing extensive research about the religion. Currently, she is a Transformative Health Coach.

Shaherald Night Live! - S2E4 - South American Christian Embraces Islam

How did he come to embrace Islam?
What were his previous beliefs?
What were his misconceptions about Islam?
What gave him the courage to embrace Islam in a world where Muslims are not so kindly viewed by the media?
What are his challenges before and after embracing Islam?

ABOUT ABU SAHAR

Formerly a Christian who turned agnostic while searching for the truth, brother Abu Sahar read the Qur’an and found truth and power in it. He tried to fast one day in Ramadan and felt a deeper connection with Allah. After some years of studying Islam, he embraced and practiced it after understanding the spiritual meaning of the acts of worship through reading Imam Abu Hamed Al-Ghazali.

Points in Discussion

What does it mean by purpose or meaning of life?
Understanding “purpose” from different perspectives: scientific, philosophy, faith
Why is it important to know our purpose?
What are the impacts to our daily lives?
Why is there Heaven and Hell? Are they mere inducements?
Why is it important to believe in the Hereafter, and in our final abode?
What if one does not believe?
What are we doing here?

Where are we going to go?

What is our purpose?

How did we get here, and who made us so perfect?

What happens when we go?

Is this world all really worth it?

Before embracing Islam, I would sometimes ask myself these questions and pondered them because I felt that I was living life on repeat despite trying new things to keep my interest going. Soon it will be time for us to go, and just like birth, we were born with a death date predetermined by Allah. So what is the purpose of all this? Do we have a greater purpose in life? Do heaven and hell exist or is heaven already a place on earth?

Shaherald Night Live! - S2E2 - Suicidal Freethinker Found Hope in Islam

What was his story before?
Why did he want to commit suicide?
How did he find hope in Islam?
What was his previous beliefs?
What were his misconceptions about Islam?
What gave him the courage to embrace Islam?
What are his challenges before and after embracing Islam?

ABOUT SYAFIQ LIOW

Previously, while on the journey of discovering the meaning of life, brother Syafiq Liow embraced several faiths, Taoism, Buddhism, and Christianity, but felt that none of them resonated with him and decided to be a freethinker. Since then, he had many turning points in his life, which left him lost and made him resort to drugs as his answer. He then became an addict and thought of ending his life with drugs and nearly lost it.

Despite trying to end his life, it was not his time, and when an Ustaz from a television program said, "Islam is the Way of Life," that touched his heart and got him interested in finding out about it.

Shaherald Night Live - S2E1 - Welcoming the New Hijrah Year and The Islamic View on Hungry Ghost Festival

Difference between Islamic and Gregorian calendar
Is Muharram the start of Islamic history?
What is the concept of Hijrah?
Are there different types of Hijrah?
Stories of Hijrah and the significance of the Day of Ashura
What can we learn from the practical lessons of Hijrah?
How do we apply Hijrah now?
Islamic view on Hungry Ghost Festival

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E10 - Bilal Meets Bilal Post Revert Stories - La French Connexion

Why did he give himself the name Bilal?
How did Bilal come to embrace Islam?
Challenges and struggles of a French Revert
How did Bilal cope with his struggles?
Bilal's volunteering spirit
How did he meet Hafidz Abdullah?

ABOUT BILAL JEANPIERRE

Formerly a Christian, Bilal Jeanpierre is a French national who has lived in Singapore since 2009 and is now working as a Business Development Director.

He embraced Islam in October 2015 as he was touched by the brotherhood and equality among people regardless of social status, skin colour, or racial background. He was also deeply moved by the story of Prophet Muhammadﷺ.

Today he is happily married to local actress Nadiah M.Din with two beautiful children.

ABOUT HAFIDZ ABDULLAH

A full-time wealth consultant and a part-time Bilal who does the Adhan (the live call to prayer) in a few masjids (mosques) in Singapore, Hafidz has been teaching new reverts to Islam how to pray for many years.

In tonight’s show, he will be sharing more about the beauty of the Adhan and his experiences in guiding new reverts to start praying, along with why he enjoys volunteering his services to the mosques.

His favorite verse in the Qur'an is from Chapter 8, Surah Al-Anfal, Verse 30,

"They plot and plan, and Allah plans too. Verily, Allah is the best of all planners."

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E9 - Qur'an, Hadiths and Mazhabs in Islam

What is the “Qur’an”?
What is the main message / major themes in the Qur’an?
How do we learn the Qur’an?
What is “Hadith” and how was it compiled? How do we learn it?
What is “Mazhab”? Are there only 4 Mazhabs?
Must we follow a Mazhab?

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E8 - Buddhist Businessman & Life Coach Embraces Islam

What were Addaem Chandran’s previous beliefs?
How did he come to embrace Islam?
What were his misconceptions about Islam?
What was it particularly in Islam that attracted him?
What are his challenges before and after embracing Islam?
As a life coach and businessman how does Islam compliments his life and career?

ABOUT ADDAEM CHANDRAN

Formerly a Buddhist, Addaem Chandran is an Indian Malaysian who is also the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Addaem Chandran Impact Consultancy PLT and Ikonik Eye Specialist Centre. Previously he worked at a multinational Fortune 500 company for more than 12 years. In 2009, Addaem had a calling to study Islam, which convinced him that it was the path that he wanted to follow but, he grew doubts about it along the way due to his exposure. It was not until he had a dream about it that changed his life and led him to embrace Islam and perform his Umrah six months later. He reverted to Islam in 2009

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E7 - The Meaning and Purpose of Eid Adha

Islamic Festivals
Story and Significance of Eid Adha
Prophets Ibrahim (Abraham), Ismail (Ishmael) & Ishaq (Isaac)
Concept of sacrifice
Why Qurban?
How do we celebrate Eid Adha?

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E6 - British Filmmaker Embraced Islam

A British View of religion and Islam
How did Nailah Edwards come to embrace Islam?
What was her previous beliefs?
What were her misconceptions about Islam?
What are her challenges before and after embracing Islam?
How did she continue her passion for filmmaking as a Muslim?

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E5 - Sharia Law, Jihad and Apostasy in Islam

What is Sharia Law and its purpose in Islam?
Why must there be Halal and Haram?
Why do we have to struggle?
Concept of Jihad and its correct application
Apostasy in Islam

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E4 - Christian Pastor Embraces Islam

An American view on Islam and religion
Different beliefs as an ex-Baptist Christian vs as a Muslim now
Sheikh Mustafa's journey into Islam
Challenges that he had and how he overcame them
Advice to Muslims

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E3 Revert Story of Orthodox Christian and Catholic

Similarities and differences between Orthodox Christianity and Catholicism
How did they come to embrace Islam?
How did Islam come into their life?
What were their misconceptions about Islam?
What gave them the courage to embrace Islam?
What are their challenges before and after embracing Islam?
What can born Muslims do to support new reverts?

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E2 - Heart and Beauty of Islam

Our personal sharing on the beauty of Islam
What if we commit to things that bring us out of Islam? Can we return?
Concept of Repentance in Islam
Different ways of repenting
What after repentance?

Shaherald Night Live! - S1E1 - What Exactly Is Islam?

Meaning of Islam
The Oneness of Allah (Tauhid)
What it means to be a true Muslim
Why new Muslims are called reverts and not converts?