The Zawiya Podcast

Ishq: Love in Islamic History, Poetry, and the Languages of the Heart — Hamza Surbuland

The Zawiya Podcast welcomes Hamza Surbuland — poet, PhD researcher in Islamic History, and a student of the languages of the Muslim world. In this deeply moving conversation, Hamza takes us on a journey through Sufi poetry, the meaning of Ishq, and what it truly means to love in the Islamic tradition. From Iqbal to Rumi, Hafiz to Sadi — we explore how the great poets of our tradition illuminate the path of the heart, and why their words still echo across centuries.📌 Follow our socials to stay updated:🔗 Links:Facebook - / @thezawiyapodcastInstagram - / thezawiyapodcastSoundcloud - / thezawiyapodcastYoutube - / @thezawiyapodcast

Understanding Suluk: The Spiritual Journey to Allah ﷻ — Shaykh Ahmad Maeno

Join Hosts Abdurahman & Kareem in an insightful conversation with Sheikh Ahmed Maeno — a Japanese Muslim scholar whose journey from curiosity to deep Islamic scholarship inspires seekers around the world. 🌍In this episode, Sheikh Ahmed shares his personal story, reflections on faith, community challenges, and lessons that can help every Muslim deepen their understanding and connection with Islam.📅 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and hit the 🔔 to stay updated with more enlightening conversations!📌 Follow our socials to stay updated:🔗 Links:Facebook - facebook.com/thezawiyapodcastInstagram - instagram.com/thezawiyapodcastSoundcloud - soundcloud.com/thezawiyapodcastYoutube - youtube.com/@TheZawiyaPodcast

The Zawiya Podcast | Highlights from 2025

In this special year-end episode, we reflect on an extraordinary 2025 for the Zawiya Podcast and community. We share the story behind starting the podcast just five months ago and our mission to revive the timeless science of tasawwuf. The discussion covers unforgettable moments with guests like Sheikh Mustafa Briggs and Sheikh Ahmed Maeno, the transformative Grand Mawlid that brought 600 people together, monthly mawalid honoring great scholars, and our life-changing annual retreat. We open up about the books we studied, personal spiritual growth, lessons on detachment and trials, and our memorable hadra trip to Sydney. Join us as we celebrate a year of deepening connection to Allah, the Prophet ﷺ, and each other, while looking ahead to 2026 with renewed commitment to service and growth.📅 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and hit the 🔔 to stay updated with more enlightening conversations!📌 Follow our socials to stay updated:🔗 Links:Facebook - facebook.com/thezawiyapodcastInstagram - instagram.com/thezawiyapodcastSoundcloud - soundcloud.com/thezawiyapodcastYoutube - youtube.com/@TheZawiyaPodcast

Bediuzzaman Said Nursi & The Reality of Struggle - Dealing with Challenging Times

In this powerful episode of The Zawiya Podcast, we are joined by the insightful Ustadh Turhan for a deep and heartfelt conversation on the wisdom of Badiʿuz Zaman Said Nursi and how his teachings illuminate the path through life’s most challenging periods. 📅 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and hit the 🔔 to stay updated with more enlightening conversations! 📌 Follow our socials to stay updated: 🔗 Links: Facebook - facebook.com/thezawiyapodcast Instagram - instagram.com/thezawiyapodcast Soundcloud - soundcloud.com/thezawiyapodcast Youtube - youtube.com/@TheZawiyaPodcast

The Art & Tradition of Inshad - A Conversation with Anwar al-Madinah & Nur Al-Habib

Hosts Abdulrahman and Mehdi sit down with the brothers from Anwar al-Madinah and Nur al-Habib— nasheed groups established to bring the tradition of Islamic poetry and spiritual song to the Australian Muslim community. In this deeply enriching conversation, they explore the sacred art of inshad (Islamic spiritual song), its role in awakening hearts, and how it has been preserved across centuries and continents. From the streets of Afghanistan to the masajid of Syria, from the zawyas of Morocco to the majalis of Melbourne, this episode traces the living tradition of praising the Prophet ﷺ through poetry, melody, and maqamat. The brothers share personal stories of transformation, discuss the etiquettes of the duff, the spiritual depth of the Burdah, and why love (not technique) is the true foundation of every nasheed. A masterclass in Islamic culture, spirituality, and the art of calling to Allah through beauty. Nasamat Book Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nasamat.book/?hl=en 📌Follow our socials to stay updated: 🔗 Links: Facebook - facebook.com/thezawiyapodcast Instagram - instagram.com/thezawiyapodcast Soundcloud - soundcloud.com/thezawiyapodcast Youtube - youtube.com/@TheZawiyaPodcast