We learn about the Prophet ﷺ — but how often do we feel truly connected to him?

In this episode, Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith reflects on what it means to walk where the Prophet ﷺ walked, and how that experience can deepen our relationship with his life, character, and message.

A conversation about moving from knowledge to connection — and carrying that connection into how we live.

Parents hold a central place in Islam — but what happens when the relationship isn’t easy?

In this episode of Between Classes, we sit down with Imam Tom Facchine to talk about the importance of parents in Islam and how Muslim students can navigate real-life challenges, misunderstandings, and tension while still honoring their parents.

This is an honest and much-needed conversation for anyone trying to balance deen, emotions, and family dynamics.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The status and rights of parents in Islam

• What obedience really means (and its limits)

• Navigating disagreements and difficult relationships

• Balancing respect with personal growth and boundaries

• Dealing with frustration, guilt, and expectations

• Maintaining ihsan even when it’s hard

If you’ve ever struggled in your relationship with your parents, this episode will give you clarity, perspective, and guidance.

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Many Muslims want to seek sacred knowledge — but the biggest question is where do you actually begin? In this episode of Between Classes, we sit down with Shaykh Abdulnasir Jangda, founder and president of Qalam Institute, to talk about how Muslim students — especially those living in the West — can begin their journey of seeking Islamic knowledge. For many students balancing university, career ambitions, and daily responsibilities, the idea of studying Islam seriously can feel overwhelming.

This conversation breaks down how to start, what matters most, and the mindset every student should have when beginning this journey. In this episode we discuss:

• Why seeking sacred knowledge is essential for every Muslim

• The biggest mistakes beginners make when starting

• How Muslim students in the West can begin their journey

• Balancing university life with Islamic learning

• The importance of sincerity and intention in seeking knowledge

• Practical first steps anyone can take today

Whether you're just starting your journey or trying to reconnect with learning your religion, this episode offers guidance, clarity, and direction.

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