This podcast offers spiritual nourishment and wisdom for those seeking to navigate the complexities of modern life while staying true to their spiritual path. The host, Abu Taha, provides spiritual insights, practical advice, and profound reflections to help listeners resist the distractions and pressures of contemporary society, question the status quo, and deepen their connection with the Divine. In each episode of Sacred Sustenance, Abu Taha explores various dimensions of spirituality, dr ...
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah giving spiritual insights. - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker, mentor, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu…
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When Shaytan Attacks: Tips for Spiritual Battle Against Your Sworn Enemy | Sidi Shahyrar Abbasi
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- Complete sermon: https://youtube.com/live/5hCqWCOoeUs - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about understanding our time-tested enemy and the tools that Satan uses for our spiritual defeat. This Friday sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah giving spiritual insights. - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the External Affairs Vice President of UC Berkeley’s student government. He is an experienced speaker, mentor, and coach. Send him questions at: ask.abu…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about protecting our hearts from contamination of love of worldly life that can subsume us and allow the Devil to dupe us and then draw us away from our true purpose on earth. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, October 5, 201…
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Citadel of the Soul: Our Lifelong Struggle Against Ourself (Jihad al-Nafs) | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi speaks about the merits of the soul, our three types of Nafs (nafs-e-ammara, nafs-e-lawwama and nafs-e-mutmainna), and our evergreen struggle against the base self (Jihad al-Nafs). More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton,…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah in which he commiserates about the innovativeness and forward-thinking advancements in the not-so-distance past in the Islamic past that had propelled the world forward. Sidi Shahryar said the pioneering work was grounded by closely following the Qur’an and Sunnah and he encourages worshippers to make persona…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about finding inner peace and tranquility by purifying and submitting our many physical inroads to the heart like our our eyes, ears, hands, feet and, private parts. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center of East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, March 29, 2019. Sign up…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah giving spiritual insights about the spiritual phenomenon that can be unleashed within each of us and how our potential to reach the highest of the high or lowest of the low is dependent on our spiritual fortitude. More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Commu…
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Thrive - Don’t Survive - This Ramadan | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi has an open conversation to help navigate any challenge we are facing and to thrive this Ramadan no matter where we are at on our spiritual journey. - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar - More Ramadan sermons & talks: http://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-reminders - More Getting Ramadan for Ramadan reminders: http://mc…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about measuring ourselves post Ramadan in our Taqwa (God consciousness) growth into an experiential reality in which we know and feel that God is always with us no matter what we do. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay in Pleasanton, California on Friday, May 31, 2019. Sign up …
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about the struggles of the nafs (lower self or ego) and our modern idols that enslave us. He gives us tips to free ourselves from the captivity of dedesires. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, June 7, 2019. More Sidi Shahryar…
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What Actually Goes On In High School: Sex, Weed & Intense Stress | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi (Part 1)
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Today’s high school environment is the most intense and stressful it has ever been in history. Students have to cope with all types of pressures: from 13 year olds having intimate relationships to 14 year olds using juule pens and vapes, to many operating a secret Instagram account to post revealing images to avoid being seen by their family. Most …
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about the struggles of this world being a test our Creator uses to cleanse our soul. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, July 15, 2019. More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities:…
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College Admissions Workshop | Sr. Sadia Saifuddin & Br. Shahryar Abbasi
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MCC partners with SuccessCo (Formally mPower) for this college admissions workshop that addresses the challenges and opportunities that go into the college admission process, including writing the college admissions essays – the most difficult part. High school students and their parents hear from two passionate community youth who share insights, …
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about understanding the purpose of our self while living in the eye of the store as we alternate through the tumultuous circle of life. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, September 13, 2019. Sign up for the MCC’s weekly event…
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What Actually Happens in High School? | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi (Part 2)
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Today’s high school environment is the most intense and stressful it has ever been in history. Students have to cope with all types of pressures: from 13 year olds having intimate relationships to 14 year olds using juul pens and vapes, to many operating a secret Instagram account to post revealing images to avoid being seen by their family. Most p…
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Succeeding in Deen and Dunya: Managing the Pressures of Working Life | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi (Part 4)
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Do we go to that meeting with our boss or go to Jumu’ah? How do we find a place at work to pray? What about wudu at work…no one wants to get caught with their foot in the sink. How do we deal with a stressful boss? What do we do when everyone at work just wants to backbite everyone else? It is not easy to manage the pressures of today’s intense wor…
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Emptiness & Anxiety: Hiding Feelings Behind Screens | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi (Part 3)
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Sidi Shahyrar Abbasi has an open discussion about our inner emptiness, our skyrocketing stress levels and our tumultuous anxiety, and how they are linked to a desire to bring God back into our lives. More Sidi Shahryar: http://www.mcceastbay.org/shahryar More Real Talk Series: http://www.mcceastbay.org/real-talk Sometimes everything is going well, …
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Sidi Shahyrar Abbasi talks about the worry about promotions and social belonging for Muslims employed in corporate environment where the pressure to join the Happy Hour is a dilemma between ostensibly building relationships while not feeling comfortable being in that environment. This was during a discussion of managing pressure of work life. Watch…
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The Ticking Clock: Preparing for the End Days | Sidi Shahyrar Abbasi (Part 2)
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Each year, the fitan (tests & temptations) worsen. In this two-part series, Sidi Shahyrar Abbasi discusses the signs of the end and how they impact our life in 2020. In this talk, Sidi Shahyrar talks about the Prophetic advice for our children and communities to prepare for difficult days ahead. Watch the first part at: https://youtu.be/XibAlw6z7Ok…
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This Too Shall Pass: The Coronavirus & Our Changing World: Friday Reminder | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
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There is no virtual substitute for the weekly Jumu’ah prayer. Pray Zuhr at home, but join us for a 20-minute reminder to spiritually fortify and keep our heart in its Friday routine of seeking spiritual insights for once we re-open our masjid, insha’Allah. More webinars about coping with Coronavirus: http://mcceastbay.org/corona-webinars More Sidi …
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about understanding our time-tested enemy and the tools that Satan uses for our spiritual defeat. This Friday sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on February 28, 2020. More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar More MCC East Bay: Even…
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There is no virtual substitute for the weekly Jumu’ah prayer. Pray Zuhr at home, but join us for a 30-minute reminder to spiritually fortify and keep our heart in its Friday routine of seeking spiritual insights for once we re-open our masjid, insha’Allah. MCC Webinars on Corona: http://mcceastbay.org/corona-webinars More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcce…
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Increasing Faith in Trying Times | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi (Session 1)
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Join Sidi Shahryar Abbasi for how our faith can help, thrive and spiritually fortify us in these turbulent times. Watch free webinar live at 8 p.m. each Sunday until Ramadan at http://mcceastbay.org/dose-2 MCC Webinars on Corona: http://mcceastbay.org/corona-webinars More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar This talk was delivered via the…
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Join Sidi Shahryar Abbasi for how our faith can help, thrive and spiritually fortify us in these turbulent times. Watch free webinar live at 8 p.m. each Sunday until Ramadan at http://mcceastbay.org/dose-2 More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar This talk was delivered via the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasant…
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Join Sidi Shahryar Abbasi for how our faith can help, thrive and spiritually fortify us in these turbulent times. Watch free webinar live at 8 p.m. each Sunday until Ramadan at http://mcceastbay.org/dose-2 More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar More coping with COVID-19 webinars: http://mcceastbay.org/corona-webinars This talk was deliv…
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Friday Reminder: How The Soul Can Progress From Anxiety to Tranquility | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
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There is no virtual substitute for the weekly Jumu’ah prayer. Pray Zuhr at home, but join us for a 30-minute reminder to spiritually fortify and keep our heart in its Friday routine of seeking spiritual insights for once we re-open our masjid, insha’Allah. MCC Webinars on Corona: http://mcceastbay.org/corona-webinars More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcce…
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Your Gameplan For An Awesome Ramadan | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi gives us a game-plan for an awesome Ramadan. He covers: - Having the right mindset: How we can get the most out of this Ramadan given the special circumstances - Light fiqh review: How to ensure we are fasting in a way that’s pleasing to Allah - Getting on the path to repentance and change: Practical steps we can take to seek A…
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The devil attacks from all sides and methods with his deceptions. Sidi Shahyrar Abbasi gives tips to ward off your sworn enemy’s whispers with some great pointers to avoid Satan’s well-planned traps and tricks, thwart his advances, and seek refuge in Allah. These insights were given during a sermon about spiritual battle. Watch the entire Khutbah a…
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There is no virtual substitute for the weekly Jumu’ah prayer. Pray Zuhr at home, but join us for a 30-minute reminder to spiritually fortify and keep our heart in its Friday routine of seeking spiritual insights for once we re-open our masjid, insha’Allah. MCC Webinars on Corona: http://mcceastbay.org/corona-webinars More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcce…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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For the weekly virtual Friday reminder, Sidi Shahryar Abbasi speaks about how our outward actions affect our inward reality. More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar Thriving in place post-Ramadan: http://mcceastbay.org/thriving There is no virtual substitute for the weekly Jumu’ah prayer. These weekly reminders are to spiritually fortify…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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Virtue in Time of Vice: Election Edition: Accepting Allah’s Decree (Webinar 8) | Shahryar Abbasi
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about having evergreen gratitude (shukr), which is the essence of remembering God. - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, November 13, 2020. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activit…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about having a Prophetic inward awareness to know our purpose in life and to act upon it for the betterment of humanity. More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, November 13, 2020.…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this new virtual series, we discuss the…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this virtual series, we discuss the tra…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this virtual series, we discuss the tra…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this virtual series, we discuss the tra…
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We are living in a time filled with corruption, hate, and rudeness. Everyone seems to be out for themselves and every week we learn about more jaw-dropping, immoral behavior at the highest levels of society. As Muslims, the most important thing that we can focus on in these times is to acquire good traits. In this virtual series, we discuss the tra…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about the prohibition of taking or giving usury (riba) in Islamic economics and the love of wealth having a profound effect on our Hereafter. - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Fri…
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You were created with certain natural desires: the desire for food, sex, money, fame, power and praise. Many of these desires deceive you in today’s world and one of our main goals in life is to control your desires. In this nine-part series, we discuss a different desire inside you and outline spiritual and practical methods to curb that desire an…
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Sidi Shahryar Abbasi delivers a Khutbah about knowing the traits of Allah. - More Sidi Shahryar: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, December 25, 2020. Shahryar graduated from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business and served as the E…
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