Research Made Audible
Are you looking to stay up to date with Yaqeen's latest research but don't have the time to sit down and read? Research Made Audible is a new podcast that makes Yaqeen's papers available in audio format. Dive into the topics you care about, and listen on the go—anytime, anywhere.
Please note, these audiofiles have been generated using AI technology. As such, the intonations and pronunciation of certain words may not reflect human speech patterns. For the original written research paper check out Yaqeeninstitute.org/read.
Episodes
The 30 most recent of 35 episodes of Research Made Audible
Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles
· 56 min
The way we imagine God affects how we relate to Him, ourselves, and to the world. Having a healthy and balanced perception of God, based on scripture and prophetic guidance, is essential for thriving. This paper introduces the topic of…
What to Do in the First 10 Days of Dhul Hijjah
· 8 min
The Prophet said, “No good deeds are better than those done in these first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.” As these days pass, don’t let their quietness fool you. Within them lies the chance to come closer to Allah in ways both seen and unseen.…
The Qur’an’s Engagement with Christian and Jewish Literature
· 1 hr 24 min
The Qur'an engages with the Bible and Torah in what is known as "intertextuality". How does the Qur'an both affirm and correct Christian and Jewish literature? The exploration of intertextuality in the Qur’an elucidates how it interacts…
Islam and the Abortion Debate
· 19 min
Is Islam pro-life, pro-choice, or both depending on the circumstances? And what implications does the answer to this question have for current political discourse? This essay seeks to offer a comprehensive look at how classical and…
Living Abraham's Legacy of Hajj: Relevance of Rites and Rituals in the Modern Age
· 47 min
Images of the yearly Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Makkah) continue to capture the attention of the world. As people witness the synchronization of actions and purpose of millions of pilgrims, they experience amazement and wonderment. People…
Islām, Īmān, Iḥsān: Climbing the Spiritual Mountain
· 48 min
Human beings were created with an internal drive to seek out purpose and to live for something greater than themselves. Explore the three levels of religious practice in Islam as expressed in the famous ḥadith of Gabriel: 1) Islām (outward…
The Art of Gratitude: Qur'anic Themes on Shukr
· 35 min
Explore how the Qur’an, in particular, encourages us to be grateful by looking at the various contexts in which the concept of shukr arises. In doing so, we hope that you will not only walk away with divinely-rooted motivation to express…
Why Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ Marry Aisha? Dismantling the Controversy of Aisha's Age
· 25 min
Why would the Prophet ﷺ marry a child? That is the question many want answered, but before we begin to address it, we have to admit it is more than a mere question; rather, it is an accusation and judgment of character. Underneath the…
Ḥayāʾ: More Than Just Modesty in Islam
· 45 min
Ḥayāʾ (healthy shame) is without doubt from among the foundational moral qualities, so much so that the Prophet ﷺ deemed it the very hallmark of Islam by saying, “Every religion has its signature character trait, and the signature…
The Timing and Virtues of the Night of Power
· 44 min
This paper is an english translation of Ibn al-Iraqi's book presenting 27 opinions on the timing of laylat al-qadr, and the various signs of laylat al-qadr, including where: the occurrence of laylat al-qadr has been abrogated (one…
Can the Qur'an Be Recited in Different Ways?
· 1 hr 3 min
If the Qur’an is truly one timeless, unchanged book, how can it be read in multiple ways? What is the meaning behind these multiple readings (qirāʾāt), and how many are there? This paper introduces the concept of multi-formic Qur’anic…
Tahajjud: Fuel for the Self and Society
· 37 min
In this paper, Dr. Tamara Gray describes the benefits of tahajjud or qiyyam ul-layl, and shares practical advice on how to cultivate this nightly prayer habit, particularly during Ramadan when spiritual habits naturally increase. Note: The…
How to Get Closer to Allah: Exploring the Sequence of Allah's Names in Surah Al-Hashr
· 59 min
The key to servitude to Allah is by loving Him, and we love Him by coming to know Him, and we come to know Him by reflecting on His names and attributes. This paper endeavors to reflect upon the names contained within the last verses of…
Why Laylatul Qadr? The Significance & Virtues of the Most Important Night of the Year
· 18 min
There is no day or night that has been emphasized more than the night known as laylat al-qadr (the Night of Decree). The Qur’an’s 97th chapter is dedicated entirely to this night: Indeed, We revealed [the Qur'an] during the Night of…
The Art of Worship: How to Make the Most of Ramadan Nights
· 36 min
Worship is an art. It is an art that every worshipper must master. Yet few ever do. Parents and preachers, shaykhs and masters, groups and spiritual orders, books and lessons all may play a role. But it is you who must learn to make your…
Keys to Tadabbur: How to Reflect Deeply on the Qur’an
· 35 min
The Qur’an is more than a text to be recited; it is divine nourishment for our souls. Yet, its transformative power is only realized when we pause, ponder, and allow its wisdom to penetrate our hearts. Without reflection, even the most…
How Does Ramadan Work?
· 1 hr 3 min
In this Ramadan guide for new and newly-practicing Muslims, learn about the virtues of fasting, why we fast, and what we hope to gain through our acts of worship in Ramadan. Note: The audio files are generated using AI technology. As such…
Islamic Parenting Strategies: How to Help Children Feel Safe in their Attachment to God and Parents
· 1 hr 16 min
Part 1 of our parenting series by Sarah Sultan and Najwa Awad discussed the importance of resilience in developing confident Muslim children, and introduced an Islamically Integrated Resilience Model (IIRM) for parenting that is inspired…
The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God
· 1 hr 1 min
Why do some people accept Allah’s sovereignty intellectually, but not spiritually? Why do they struggle to surrender to His decrees and commands? We believe that at the core of this spiritual struggle is a distortion in people’s…
Is the Qur’an Still Relevant Today? The Timeless Universality of Qur’anic Teachings
· 40 min
The Qur’an was revealed long ago in a very different context. Some verses were revealed in direct response to specific events, addressing particular people and scenarios. Others are concerned with the prophets and nations of the past. How…
In Hardship and in Ease: How to Rely on God
· 34 min
Allah does not send us trials without also giving us the means to seek relief and to make our success easy. The real test of hardship goes beyond worldly concern and discomfort and extends to how we choose to respond to it. So, how do we…
The Prophet's ﷺ Marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh
· 1 hr 55 min
The Prophet’s ﷺ marriage to Zaynab bint Jaḥsh (rA) stands unique among all of his marriages because of its explicit pronouncement in the Qur’an. Despite the stated theological, social, and legal goals the Qur’an posits as the reason for…
The Age of Aisha (ra): Rejecting Historical Revisionism and Modernist Presumptions
· 26 min
There are a myriad of criticisms against Islam propagated by non-Muslims in today’s age. One of these criticisms accuses the Prophet ﷺ of marrying a child because of the ḥadīth mentioned in Bukhārī and Muslim. This paper focuses on two…
What is a Madhhab?
· 45 min
Many modern Muslims view the Islamic legal tradition as needing a complete overhaul with many among them calling to bypass the madhhabs in favor of the Qur’an and Sunnah. This approach is based on the incorrect assumption that the maddhabs…
Are All Religions the Same?
· 1 hr
Is Islam the final form of Allah’s guidance, meant to replace everything before it? Or is Islam, as is understood through the lens of perennialism, merely one valid religion amongst others? This paper on Islam and the False Promise of…
Understanding Aisha’s Age: An Interdisciplinary Approach
· 40 min
In recent years, few criticisms of Islam have taken the spotlight as much as condemnations of the Prophet’s marriage to Aisha. Muslims are accused of following the example of a man who had inappropriate relations with a 9-year-old girl.…
The Prophecies of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Proofs of Prophethood Series
· 52 min
Some of the greatest and most convincing testimonies to the prophethood of Muhammad ﷺ are the numerous occasions on which he correctly predicted future events. Only one to whom God had granted access to the realm of the unseen could have…
The Issue of Apostasy in Islam
· 40 min
One of the most common accusations leveled against Islam involves the freedom of religion. The problem, according to critics: Islam doesn’t have any. So what are these critics talking about? Like the issues of stoning and hand chopping…
The Character of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: How His Noble Qualities and Personality Are Proof of His Prophethood
· 48 min
The Bible reports that Jesus Christ (as) offered logical criteria for distinguishing true prophets from false ones. Through that criteria the Prophet Jesus (as) may have intended that actions speak louder than words about a person’s…
How to Overcome Addiction through Faith: Ibn Al-Qayyim's Rehabilitation Program
· 1 hr 13 min
We are living in a dopaminergic society. Addictions to devices, social media, video gaming, films, Netflix, sexual content, and illicit substances have gripped all levels of society. While these problems are recognized and investigated in…
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FAQ
What is Research Made Audible about?
Are you looking to stay up to date with Yaqeen's latest research but don't have the time to sit down and read? Research Made Audible is a new podcast that makes Yaqeen's papers available in audio format.
Where can I listen to Research Made Audible?
Research Made Audible is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. Every episode also plays from this page on yaqeeninstitute.org.
How many episodes of Research Made Audible are there?
Research Made Audible has 35 episodes. The most recent, "Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles", was released on August 1, 2025.
