BeQuran Podcast

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, Ali and Fatima explore a question that echoes across the Muslim world: Why do the majority of Muslims not mourn Imam Hussein (a)?

Drawing from an insightful lecture by Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani, they unpack six key reasons often given for this lack of mourning from historical fear and misconceptions to spiritual disconnect and confront each with deep, evidence-based counterarguments.

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In this powerful episode of the BeQuran Podcast, hosts Ali and Fatima explore ten timeless life lessons from the Day of Ashura, inspired by Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani’s lecture delivered during Muharram. Through heartfelt discussion, they uncover how the tragedy of Karbala is not just a historical event but a living source of guidance. From the personal power of supplication and the importance of Fajr prayer, to themes of racial eq...

In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima delve into the enduring legacy of Karbala. Through the lens of history, theology, and ethics, they unpack the extraordinary life and sacrifice of Imam Hussein (a.s) a man who stood unwavering in the face of tyranny. From his early life in the Prophet’s household to the powerful final moments on the plains of Karbala, this episode explores how his selfless stand for truth became...

In this powerful episode, Ali and Fatima explore the enduring legacy of Shia Islam as a force of resistance against injustice past and present. Drawing on a lecture by Dr. Sayyed Ammar Nakshawani, they examine how Shia thought is rooted in fitra (innate morality), Qur'anic injunctions, and the lived example of the Prophet’s family.

From the unwavering stand of Imam Hussain (a.s) at Karbala to the role of modern Shia voices on the gl...

In this thought-provoking episode, Ali and Fatima dive into the often-overlooked consequences of sin not just on the soul, but on the mind, health, and daily life. Drawing on insights from Dr. Syed Muhammad Baqir Qazwini and the powerful legacy of Imam Hussain (AS), they explore how sin impacts intelligence, reduces baraka in our rizq, and even hastens death.

From real-life strategies to scientific parallels, the conversation offers...

In this episode, Ali and Fatima explore why Shia Islam is often seen as the unwavering voice of resistance in the face of tyranny. Drawing on a powerful lecture by Dr. Sayyed Ammar Nakshawani, the episode traces the theological, historical, and moral foundations that shape this identity from the concept of fitrah (innate morality) to Quranic commands, and through the legacies of Lady Fatimah, Imam Ali, and Imam Hussain.

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In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima uncover the long and painful history of Shia oppression, focusing on the region of Parachinar in Pakistan — a place often overlooked in both global and Muslim media.

With insights from Dr. Sayyed Ammar Nakshawani, they explore how historical neglect, sectarian manipulation, and political agendas have shaped a reality of violence and silence. From British colonialism to modern-da...

When people hear "Sunni Islam," they often picture a single, unified group one half of the Sunni–Shia divide. But what if that label hides centuries of internal debate, theological disagreements, and even sectarian rejection from within?

In this episode, Ali and Fatima unpack the deep and often overlooked complexities within Sunni Islam. From the Hanbalis to the Maturidis, the Ash'aris to the Salafis, this discussion explores how di...

In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima explore one of the most defining beliefs of the Imamiya Twelver Shia school the concept of divinely appointed succession through the Twelve Imams. Drawing from a lecture Naming the Twelve Imams by Name by Sayyid Moustafa Al-Qazwini, he breaks down the three foundational pillars of this belief: explicit prophetic naming, divine infallibility (ʿIsmah), and unparalleled superiorit...

In this powerful episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima take a deep dive into one of the most defining and debated events in Islamic history Ghadir Khumm.

Was leadership after the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ divinely appointed or left to community consensus? Drawing from Qur’anic verses, Hadith literature, and insights from Sayyid Ammar Nakshawani’s lecture, this episode explores the rational, theological, and historical arguments fo...

In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima take a deep dive into the historical and theological significance of Eid al-Ghadir, the day Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) publicly declared Imam Ali as his Mawla and successor at Ghadir Khumm. They explore whether this was a divinely appointed leadership or a matter left to the community’s decision. Drawing from powerful Qur’anic precedents like the appointments of Adam,...

In this episode of BeQuran, Ali and Fatima dive deep into one of the most visually distinctive practices in Islamic prayer: the use of a turbah a small piece of earth or clay commonly used by Shia Muslims during sujood (prostration).

Drawing on Sunni hadith collections like Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, and guided by insights from Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani, this episode explores the roots of this practice, its link to the Prophet...

In Episode 17 of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima explore the unique structure, profound themes, and spiritual depth of the Holy Qur’an. Drawing on insights from Dr. Sayed Ammar Nakshawani, unpacking how the Qur’an differs from other scriptures, why it isn’t organised chronologically, and what its true central message is.

Whether you’re a lifelong reader of the Qur’an or just starting your journey, this episode will deepen your u...

In this deep and thought-provoking episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima explore one of the most sensitive yet foundational topics in Islamic history—the compilation and preservation of the Holy Quran.

For generations, the Shia community has faced accusations of believing in a different or altered Quran. But rather than defending against these claims, this episode flips the lens and examines Sunni hadith sources themselves—...

In Episode 15, Ali and Fatima unpack a complex but powerful perspective on Tawheed—the absolute oneness of God. Drawing from classical sources and a statement by Imam Ali (a) in Nahjul Balagha, the episode explores the idea that God’s attributes—His knowledge, power, and life—aren’t just things He possesses, but are identical to His essence.

What does it mean to say “God is knowledge” rather than “God has knowledge”? What are the da...

In this deep dive, Ali and Fatima explore two major frameworks that Islamic scholars use to understand the attributes of Allah: the distinctions between Sifat al-Jamal (beauty) and Sifat al-Jalal (majesty), and between Sifat al-Dhat (essential attributes) and Sifat al-Fi’l (attributes of action).

These frameworks aren't just theological classifications they help believers deepen their understanding of who Allah is, and how He intera...

In this episode of the BeQuran Podcast, Ali and Fatima explore a lecture by Sayed Mohammed Baqer al-Qazwini that dives deep into the core of Tawheed the oneness of God.

What’s the real difference between Al-Wahid and Al-Ahad? Is it just semantics, or does it impact how we understand God's essence, His relationship to creation, and divine self-sufficiency?

We break down complex theological concepts using practical analogies—like the t...

In Episode 12 of the BeQuran Podcast, hosts Ali and Fatima confront one of the most difficult theological questions: If God is all-powerful and all-good, why is there evil in the world?

This episode dives deep into:

• The concept of dualism and why Islam rejects the idea of two competing divine forces
• How the Qur’an frames suffering as part of divine wisdom, not chaos
• Analogies that help us understand pain: bitter medicine, testing i...

In Episode 11 of the BeQuran Podcast, hosts Ali and Fatima explore the profound concept of Tawhid — the Oneness of God — through five powerful intellectual and philosophical arguments.

Based on insights from the lecture by Sayed Mohammed Baqer al-Qazwini, this episode explains:

• Why the universe’s consistent order points to a single Creator
• The absence of any true rival to God — no prophets, scriptures, or signs from another deity
• W...