In this podcast, Prof Mehmet Ozalp and Dr Zuleyha Keskin explore five Qur’anic proofs for the existence of the afterlife. While many assume belief in the Hereafter is purely based on faith, the Qur’an repeatedly invites us to reflect, question, and recognise the signs that point to life after death. What are these proofs? And how do they strengthen conviction in the unseen?

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction 00:26 – Why talk about proofs of the afterlife? 03:57 – Why classical scholars focused less on rational proofs 06:19 – Proof 1 16:12 – Proof 2 18:53 – Proof 3 22:20 – Proof 4 26:43 – Proof 5

In this episode, Dr Suleyman Sertkaya explores the powerful moment in Madinah when the Prophet ﷺ established mu’ākhāt, pairing the Muhājirūn and Anṣār in a bond of true brotherhood. Discover how strangers became family overnight—and what this profound model of unity, sacrifice, and care means for us today.

In this podcast, Dr Zuleyha Keskin speaks to Dr Omer Atilla Ergi about thoughts, especially unwanted thoughts. Are we responsible for them? Are we bad people because we have negative thoughts. This podcast explores these questions plus many more.

In this podcast, Dr Zuleyha Keskin sits down with Prof Mehmet Ozalp to explore one of the most profound concepts in Islamic spirituality: the journey of the nafs.

Using the powerful analogy of a spiritual athlete, they unpack the 7 levels of the nafs—showing how each stage reflects a different level of inner struggle, awareness, and transformation. This conversation moves beyond theory, offering a deeply reflective framework for understanding the self and striving towards spiritual excellence.

📌 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:33 What is the nafs? 03:07 Where is the nafs located? 09:57 Where the nafs becomes an issue 14:29 The feature of nafs al-ammarrah 17:24 We are spiritual athletes 19:00 Nafs al-lawwamah signals commitment 20:35 The biggest hurdle is nafs al-lawwamah 21:48 Nafs al-mulhimah is when the heart truly opens 26:50 Nafs al-mutmaʾinnah – the good amateur spiritual athlete 34:44 Nafs al-radiyah – transcending good and evil 36:22 Nafs al-mardiyyah – the self Allah is pleased with 38:07 Nafs al-kamilah – reaching full potential

In this talk, Dr Suleyman Sertkaya explores the lives of the People of Suffa among the earliest devoted companions who dedicated themselves to learning in the time of the Prophet (pbuh). Through their story, we gain insight into sacrifice, knowledge, community, and the pursuit of a life centred around faith. This session reflects on their struggles and the lasting impact they had on the transmission of knowledge in Islam. 📌 Timestamps 00:00 Recap 04:05 The Role of Suffa 04:22 The Location of Suffa 09:20 The Population of Suffa 14:53 The Companion of Abu Huraira 17:19 The Struggle of Hunger 18:35 The Miraculous Bowl of Milk 20:40 The Value of the People of Suffa 27:45 The House of the Guest 28:48 The Father of the Destitute 29:53 The Verses for Suffa 38:44 The Knowledge of the People 43:35 The Lasting Impact of Suffa

In this podcast, Dr Omer Atilla Ergi explores the concept of divine revelation, examining its different forms, the transmission of earlier scriptures, and the unique preservation, structure, and timeless message of the Qur’an.

📌 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 00:36 The oldest copy of the Qur’an 01:37 Types of revelations 03:50 Verses of creation 08:00 Animal instincts 11:50 Divine guidance 13:32 Prophetic inspiration 14:40 Holy books of revelation 16:53 Scrolls of revelation 17:42 The superseding of the Qur’an 25:00 The structure of the Qur’an 30:28 The timelessness of the Qur’an 31:00 Original copies of the Qur’an 32:39 The themes of the Qur’an

In this podcast, Dr Omer Atilla Ergi and Dr Zuleyha Keskin explore the assumptions people bring to the question of belief, the limits of empirical testing, and the philosophical challenges involved in denying the existence of a Creator. They also discuss common arguments, the nature of disbelief, and how analogies from art and design help us reflect on the deeper questions behind existence.

Does quantum physics really show that the universe came from nothing? In this conversation, Dr Zuleyha Keskin speaks with Prof Mehmet Ozalp and Dr Omer Atilla Ergi about one of the most debated questions in science and theology.