by CALL Podcast ft. Dr. Alireza Hazar
What should you actually ask Allah for when looking for a husband or wife? In this episode, Dr. Alireza Hazar breaks down a special prayer taught by Imam al-Rida (peace be upon him). Learn the real traits that make a relationship work—like gratitude, letting mistakes go, and keeping Allah and the Imam of our time at the heart of your home. Key Takeaways: • What to look for in a partner: Pray for someone who is genuinely grateful, forgiving, and helps you become closer to Allah. • Emotional safety: Find someone who appreciates the good things you do and doesn't hold grudges over small mistakes. • Keeping the bond alive: A strong, peaceful Muslim home is built on daily kindness and remembering the living Imam of our time. --- • Series: Marriage in Islam — Adapted from Dr. Alireza Hazar • Produced by: CALL Media • Voice: AI-narrated (Nafees)
Dr. Alireza Hazar highlights the critical importance of mending one's personal relationship with Allah before seeking a spouse. Using the vivid analogy of the human heart as a vessel, he illustrates how inner reform and spiritual purification prepare the soul to attract and sustain a blessed, harmonious marriage. Key Takeaways: • A resilient marriage requires first repairing and elevating your personal connection with the Creator. • The human heart is a vessel: only when purified can it truly receive and preserve the sacred blessings of union. • Sincere supplication, self-accountability, and turning back to Allah invite divine guidance into every stage of courtship. --- • Series: Marriage in Islam — Adapted from the lectures of Dr. Alireza Hazar • Produced by: CALL Media • Voice Presentation: AI-narrated (Voice: Nafees)
This episode delves into the essential spiritual practices recommended prior to marriage, focusing on the powerful two-unit prayer and marriage supplication taught by the Infallibles in Bihar al-Anwar. Dr. Alireza Hazar explains why marriage in Islam is not merely a legal or social contract, but a sacred prophetic Sunnah and an intentional act of worship. Key Takeaways: • Islam provides specific spiritual guidance—including a dedicated two-rak'ah prayer—before proposing or committing to marriage. • Marriage is deeply tied to worship: one asks Allah for a partner who is affectionate, grateful, and an aid in drawing closer to the Creator. • The Bihar al-Anwar supplication outlines the vital spiritual and character traits to prioritize when seeking a lifelong spouse. --- • Series: Marriage in Islam — Adapted from the lectures of Dr. Alireza Hazar • Produced by: CALL Media • Voice Presentation: AI-narrated (Voice: Nafees)
Continuing the exploration into the etiquette of life, this episode examines why morality and ethics are often the most neglected pillars of religious practice—and why religious couples still end up in painful divorces. Dr. Alireza Hazar explains how marriage represents the most profound human connection only when anchored in character, patience, and mutual mercy. Key Takeaways: • Ethics and character must be prioritized above all in courtship and marriage. • The modern marriage crisis often stems from having religious knowledge without religious character. • Marriage is designed to be the most beautiful and deeply rooted connection when ego is replaced with ethics. --- • Series: Marriage in Islam — Adapted from the lectures of Dr. Alireza Hazar • Produced by: CALL Media • Voice Presentation: AI-narrated (Voice: Nafees)
Dr. Alireza Hazar introduces the foundational Islamic triangle of beliefs, morals, and practical rulings, asking a crucial question for contemporary Muslims: which corner are we neglecting most? Before stepping into courtship and marriage, understanding how our worldview shapes our everyday behavior and recognizing that the knowledge of Allah is the bedrock of all human relationships is essential. Key Takeaways: • The Islamic Triangle: Faith is built on the balance of beliefs (Aqa'id), character/ethics (Akhlaq), and practical rulings (Ahkam). • The Prophetic Mission: The Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) was sent to elevate and complete noble character. • Foundations First: A sound relationship with Allah and spiritual self-awareness must precede building a shared life in marriage. --- Chapters: 00:00 - Opening Prayer & Welcome 01:30 - The Etiquette of Life & How Mindsets Shape Reality 04:15 - Beliefs, Character, and Rulings — The Islamic Triangle 09:20 - Which Corner Are We Neglecting Most? 12:45 - The Core Mission of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his progeny) 17:30 - The Bedrock of Union: Knowing Allah Before Marriage Original Scholar: Dr. Alireza Hazar --- Adapted & Produced by: CALL PODCAST