How do we take care of ourselves?

Do we feel that Islam is just a list of rules? Do we only think about Allah as the one who will punish us only? Ustadha Yasmin discusses this misunderstanding and more.

There is only one real love that matters the most and from that love is where our love for everything else in life will come to play.

What is istiqamah? How do we attain it and keep it?

How faith can help us attain peace & contentment as we grapple with life’s challenges on a daily basis. Hosted by MakeSpace – August 30, 2019 (Springfield, VA)

Why do we experience problems in our lives? Why is it difficult for us to understand why this happens?

How can a heart be diseased? What are the ways to tell that the heart is sick? How can one find the cure to it? Can all hearts be cured?

There is a need in every single human. Something needs to be filled. Everyone is motivated to fill it. What are you filling it in with? What should we fill it in with?

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed gives meaning to life especially towards millennials who find themselves lost.

This world is tough on our souls and we may sometimes find ourselves at a loss drowning in our own lives. How do we recover and get through this?

Sometimes we find ourselves losing our way on the straight path. What are the ways to get back on and how do we remain on the straight path?

Love is extremely powerful. Love can transform people. Love can destroy people, communities and societies. Love is the the single greatest motivator. What exactly is it and how can we use it to please Allah alone?

Sometimes we outwardly appear to be happy and successful but deep down inside we are lost and depressed. We do not know what to do. We find ourselves worrying all the time. How can we reclaim our heart?

Many of us live lives that are comfortable but internally many of us are shackled mentally, emotionally and psychological. How do we break through this prison?

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed discusses how we can reconnect with Allah while living in a world that distracts us form remembering and worshipping Allah.

How would we react when a false accusation is made against you or your loved one? Ustadha Yasmin reminds us of the story of Ifk and the accusation made against the wife of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her). How did the Prophet (s) react? What did Aisha (ra) do?

We sometimes focus on our physical bodies when injured but what about our spiritual bodies? Where is the aid when our spiritual bodies are injured? Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed discusses this.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed discusses how we can maintain our spiritual lives while living in this world every day.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed discusses how the word of Allah is a cure for our hearts.

As part of Domestic violence awareness week 2012, Sister Yasmin Mogahed delivered a powerful, awakening and influential seminar regarding the misunderstanding of sabr and the misconception that sabr equates to suffering in silence.

We must constantly renew our faith, ask for guidance, and keep our slate clean in this world so that it is not addressed in the next world.

How should we view this life we are in? Ustadha Yasmin Moaghed explains in this lecture reflecting on the words and life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed speaks at the Grand Iftar hosted by Islamic Relief and the Windsor Islamic Council in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Friday, May 18, 2018.

Throughout history, every culture and society has crafted their ideals for manhood and womanhood. The 14th century sociologist, Ibn Khaldun, noted that the common denominator of all cultures is that they usually take their rich and powerful as their archetypes for manhood and womanhood. For us living in a pluralistic society these “powerful” are overwhelmingly defined by pop-culture, the music industry, the sports industry etc and this reality coupled with the deterioration of ethics and morals poses an immense problem. A cursory look back into what the role of men or women in America entailed 100 years ago compared to what it entails today will exhibit a stark contrast. As a result, when a society is wavering and/or degrading in its conceptualization of manhood and womanhood, many injustices and breaches occur in normal social conduct, mannerisms, and relationships– inevitably leading to a dysfunctional society. Reassuringly there is a solution. This session will discuss manhood and womanhood from the Islamic narrative.

Yasmin Mogahed discusses the stigma around seeking assistance for the health of the mind.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed talks about the “modern family”.

Stressed about school? Friends? Life? Responsibilities? Learn how to cope with stress and direct it towards productive, positive work.

What does it mean to be a spiritual warrior? When we face hardships in our life what do we need to get through it? Ustadha Yasmin discusses this.

Our friends are a reflection of who we are. Every morning, we look in the mirror with the intent of perfecting our image. But what happens when our mirrors become tinted or broken? How can we choose friends that share our morals and ideals in a manner that pleases Allah, without changing the reflection in the mirror?

Ustadha Yasmin discusses “Layla-tul-Qadr” in the city of Bradford, UK.

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) made his famous statement, “don’t be sad, Allah is with us” to Abu Bakr to calm him. A similar statement was made by Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) when he reassured his people of Allah’s support, even when all hope seems lost. It’s a statement that gets to the core belief that no one can save you from harm. Only Allah can protect you. As American Muslims face an uncertain future, it’s important to keep this ayah in mind.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed delivers an amazing speech inspiring us to improve our lives by giving back to others.

Listen to this powerful story Yasmin Mogahed shares of the lessons she learned from a friend who is mother to not one, not two, but three beautiful little children with special needs.

Yasmin Mogahed – Journey to Allah

Celebrities, influential people and the fantasies that they create have always shaped the world views of civilizations. However, idols of the present time tend to be more influential due to their visibility compared to those of the past. Idols of the present time will be compared to those of the past in an effort to critically evaluate their influence to capture the hearts of society and hence their true worthiness of the status of “idol”.

We don’t control everything around us but we can control ourselves and how we deal with everything around us.

Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed discusses how to overcome depression and despair.

In this session we want the audience to get some practical tips on how to fight against the tricks of Shaytan. With these tips, we want stories from the lives of the companions and prophets to have a strong backing and show practical usage of said tips. Adding ayat and ahadith if also possible. Practical solutions that can be used in our everyday lives, as well as excellent examples from history, will Inshallah allow the audience to go back into their daily lives and battle Shaytaan with those tips.

In this lecture, Yasmin Mogahed, discusses marriage and love.

Yasmin Mogahed discusses an extremely deep ayah that summarizes all of dunya.

We sometimes an experience a “high” after short period of increased knowledge, but when it ends we are burnt out and lose focus. Why does this happen? What is this “Burn Out Phenomenon”?

In this lecture, Yasmin Mogahed talks about real love for Allah and building this love for Allah.

The life of Maryam, mother of Jesus, may Allah be pleased with her.

All of our personal and social problems are rooted in the states of our hearts. Just as the body has ailments that force us to the doctor, the heart also has ailments that should force us to the doctor. Traditionally, purification of the heart was a central focus of Muslim civilization. Manuals, texts, glosses, and commentaries fill our libraries with the strategies, techniques, and methods for purifying hearts. Many Muslims don’t have access to this rich tradition of spiritual healing that could, if rediscovered and used, heal our persons and societies from many of the destructive forces impacting us. This lecture will discuss some of the dominant ailments of the heart and the strategies the Qur’an, the Sunnah, and our tradition provide us with to address them.

Yasin Magohed talks about how to deal with depression.

Our modern condition bombards us with artificial stimuli that not only teases our senses and creates in us the yearning for things we do not need, it also blurs our inner vision and distracts us from the real purpose of our lives — to know, remember and worship Allah. In this lecture, sister Yasmin Mogahed, discusses the danger that the modern condition poses to the actualization of our true humanity, the resultant spiritual poverty and how it can be overcome.

In this lecture Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed discusses the importance of salah and our connection to Allah.

Yasmin talks about the concept of love in Islam, how love for Allah triumphs over anything else. She also touches upon Brotherhood / Sisterhood familial love, maintaining Gender relations the permissible way, how to determine who is the right partner and when to make that call.

Many times when we are afflicted with a trial, we don’t know how to react, we aren’t sure where to turn, and we feel at a loss of words and hope. But know that there is hope!

The USC MSU was very honored to host our beloved guest, Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed, on November 7th, 2011 to discuss the very relevant and poignant topic of keeping our hearts alive while facing the struggles of this life. Alhamdulilah, an excellent lecture that is both practical and relevant.