ISRA Academy Podcast

How the Prophet ﷺ Built a Civilisation in Madinah - With Dr Suleyman Sertkaya

Dr Suleyman Sertkaya explores the foundational steps taken by the Prophet ﷺ after the Hijrah, showing how Madinah was shaped through faith, community, education, economic independence, social responsibility and ethical leadership. This talk offers powerful lessons for Muslims today on how prophetic guidance can shape not only individual character, but also families, communities and society. Timestamps: 00:00 Foundational Steps After the Hijrah 04:25 Mosque, Brotherhood and Education in Madinah 12:40 Declaring Madinah a Sacred Sanctuary 19:40 Establishing an Independent Marketplace 46:00 Laying the Foundations of Civilisation

Can We Stop Time and Ageing - With Dr Omer Atilla Ergi

Can we stop time and ageing? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Zuleyha Keskin and Dr Omer Atilla Ergi explore one of humanity's deepest questions, weaving together modern science and Islamic wisdom to uncover what time truly means, and what our faith teaches us about its inevitable passage. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Time cannot be defined 07:49 Theoretically you can go forward in time 10:17 Two reasons why ageing occurs 12:05 Nothing is eternal 14:11 Death is a blessing

Scientists Accept Invisible Forces, So Why Not God? - With Dr Omer Atilla Ergi

Astrophysics accepts the existence of unseen realities through their observable effects. Dark matter, gravity, black holes and many cosmic phenomena are not directly seen, yet their impact is measurable and scientifically accepted. If this method of reasoning is considered valid in physics, then on what grounds is the existence of God rejected? In this thought-provoking discussion, Dr Zuleyha Keskin speaks with Dr Omer Atilla Ergi about science, metaphysics, causality, and the rational basis for belief in God.

Diagnosed at 33: What Cancer Taught Her - With Angelica-Hazel

In this deeply moving conversation, Dr Zuleyha Keskin sits down with Angelica-Hazel, a women’s health and fertility nutritionist, mother, and breast cancer survivor, to explore her journey through illness, faith, and healing. From the moment of her diagnosis to navigating life as a convert, Angelica shares a powerful and honest reflection on what it means to face one of life’s greatest tests. We speak about loss, resilience, family, and the unexpected gifts that can emerge through hardship. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Moment of breast cancer diagnosis 08:00 How did being a convert impact how you dealt with cancer? 15:10 “I lost my mum to breast cancer a few months ago” 15:54 The beautiful gift 18:02 Dealing with the challenges of being a convert 23:30 Your relationship with your husband and children post-cancer

5 Proofs Afterlife Exists - With Prof Mehmet Ozalp

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