Purifications of the Heart I Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans I Series Introduction

Welcome to the ALIM Podcast, where timeless Islamic knowledge meets the questions and challenges of today. Through lectures, series, and conversations with trusted scholars, we explore the teachings of Islam with depth, clarity, and relevance. **Season 1: Purification of the Heart** features Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans as he explores *Matharat al-Qulub (Purification of the Heart)*, the timeless work of Imam al-Mawlud. For this series, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans will examine the spiritual diseases of the heart, their causes, and the Prophetic guidance for cultivating sincerity, humility, gratitude, patience, and closeness to Allah. Whether you're beginning your journey of self-purification or revisiting this classical text, this series offers practical insights rooted in the Islamic scholarly tradition. **New episodes are released monthly.** Subscribe to stay connected with future seasons and series from ALIM. About the Text Matharat al-Qulub (Purification of the Heart) is a celebrated poem by Imam al-Mawlud that identifies the diseases of the heart and outlines the path to spiritual refinement according to the Qur'an and Sunnah. About the American Learning Institute for Muslims Established in 1998, ALIM promotes the empowered, religiously grounded development of American Muslim individuals, families, and communities through Islamic literacy and the critical engagement of the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Islam. Learn more about ALIM and our three-week faith-affirming flagship Summer Program: alimprogram.org Stay Connected with ALIM! 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/alimprogram 👥 Facebook: facebook.com/alimprogram ▶️ YouTube: youtube.com/alimprogram Stream ALIM’s Podcast on your favorite platform: 🎙 Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alim-frames/id1854948403 🎧 Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4Da6qsJgS5w3IaPBe9v7ra?si=b4R82uXDQmeFd8C1rFzzRg **About Frames host, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans:** Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence and the first African-American graduate of Al-Azhar’s Shari’a program. After converting to Islam in high school, he studied locally and abroad, including IIE, Tarim, and Cairo. He also teaches with Ta’leef Collective and IMAN. At ALIM, he’s Core Instructor for the Summer Program, teaching Islamic law, Shama’il, and the Aphorisms of Ibn Ata’illah. **Frames Podcast 🎙️** Join ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, for monthly Frames live discussions featuring respected scholars from across the country. These conversations dive into timely, relevant topics shaping Muslim thought today — offering sharp insights, meaningful reflections, and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else. **American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM)** Established in 1998, ALIM promotes the empowered, religiously grounded development of American Muslim individuals, families, and communities through *Islamic Literacy,* which is the establishment and critical engagement of the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Islam. It envisions cultivating Muslims  who are intellectually and spiritually grounded, able to engage critically with their faith, and contribute meaningfully to society. Guided by world-class scholars, **Dr. Sherman Jackson, Dr. Ali Sulaiman Ali, Dr. Muneer Fareed, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans,** ALIM offers accessibl...