# Mikaeel Smith

A podcast by Muslim Central. Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, also known as Michael V. Smith, is a renowned Islamic scholar and instructor at Qalam. As a dedicated faculty member at the Qalam Seminary, he imparts knowledge in the fields of Tafsir, Seerah, Aqeedah, and Hadith. His teachings are accessible to a broader audience through his regular contributions to the Qalam Podcast and his published works, including “With the Heart in Mind” and “When Hearing Becomes Listening,” available on Qalam Books. Shaykh Mikaeel’s journey to Islamic scholarship is both unique and inspiring. Raised in a deeply spiritual Christian home in Buffalo, NY, he embraced Islam at the age of 18 after reading the Qur’an and the Autobiography of Malcolm X. His passion for learning led him to complete the memorization of the Qur’an and pursue further studies at Jami’a Abu Noor in Damascus, Syria. In 2012, Shaykh Mikaeel earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Studies from Dar ul-Uloom Canada in Chatham, Ontario. His academic pursuits have equipped him with a profound understanding of Islamic sciences, which he now shares with students and the community at large. Before joining Qalam, he served as a resident scholar at the Islamic Society…

Feed: https://rss.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith.rss

## Latest episodes

- [The Names #46 Al-Qahar – Your Greatest Victory Starts Within](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/7609b740416e) (2026-10-14, 48 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-46-2026-10-14.mp3
- [The Names #45 Al-Warith](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/d3671c5991e0) (2026-10-14, 54 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-they-havent-gone-theyve-gone-ahead-the-names-45-al-warith-2026-10-14.mp3
- [The Names #44 Al-Barr - There is Good In Your Hardship](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/7cc605de168f) (2026-09-24, 57 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-44-al-barr-there-is-good-in-your-hardship-2026-09-24.mp3
- [The Names #43 Al-Muqalib - Your Heart Can Still Change](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/7c1c6064dcbb) (2026-09-17, 43 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-43-al-muqalib-your-heart-can-still-change-2026-09-17.mp3
- [The Names #42 Al-Mumin Does Your Presence Bring Peace](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/ae70234c5014) (2026-09-08, 48 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-42-al-mumin-does-your-presence-bring-peace-2026-09-08.mp3
- [The Names #41 Al-Shahid - You Are Never Truly Alone](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/9543930533a9) (2026-09-03, 54 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-41-al-shahid-you-are-never-truly-alone-2026-09-03.mp3
- [The Names #42](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/ee5a79855752) (2026-09-03, 48 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-42-2026-09-03.mp3
- [The Names #40 Al-Muqit - You DonT Need More. You Need Barakah](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/16a266e3e93a) (2026-08-27, 45 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-40-al-muqit-you-dont-need-more-you-need-barakah-2026-08-27.mp3
- [The Names #39 Al-Aliyy - How Does Allah See You](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/448d4cdd6103) (2026-08-21, 56 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-39-al-aliyy-how-does-allah-see-you-2026-08-21.mp3
- [The Names #38 Al-Mughni - Allah Will Take Care Of You](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/ea3e3112cb6b) (2026-08-13, 49 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-38-al-mughni-allah-will-take-care-of-you-2026-08-13.mp3
- [Why Your Deeds ArenT Good Enough The Names #37 Al-Rahman](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/a9e313d0ac4f) (2026-08-06, 57 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-why-your-deeds-arent-good-enough-the-names-37-al-rahman-2026-08-06.mp3
- [They Have No Power Over You The Names #36 An- Nafi And Al- Daarr](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/add2829da022) (2026-07-30, 59 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-they-have-no-power-over-you-the-names-36-an-nafi-and-al-daarr-2026-07-30.mp3
- [The Names #35 Al-Haqq - Can You Still Recognize The Truth](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/8fd0f15e83cd) (2026-07-09, 60 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-35-al-haqq-can-you-still-recognize-the-truth-2026-07-09.mp3
- [Everyone Leaves Except Allah The Names #34 Al-Qayyum](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/45d3ec213e33) (2026-07-02, 66 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-everyone-leaves-except-allah-the-names-34-al-qayyum-2026-07-02.mp3
- [The Names #33 This Is Keeping You Stuck In The Past](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/f45055e76c03) (2026-06-26, 74 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-33-this-is-keeping-you-stuck-in-the-past-2026-06-26.mp3
- [The Names #32 Your Past Is Gone Allah Already Covered It](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/cbb677a2bd51) (2026-06-18, 62 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-32-your-past-is-gone-allah-already-covered-it-2026-06-18.mp3
- [Stop Blaming Yourself For What Was Written The Names #31 Al-Qadir](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/87725d074374) (2026-06-11, 61 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-stop-blaming-yourself-for-what-was-written-the-names-31-al-qadir-2026-06-11.mp3
- [The True Meaning Of Beauty The Names Class 30 Al- Jamel](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/4384fa9c8c14) (2026-05-27, 59 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-true-meaning-of-beauty-the-names-class-30-al-jamel-2026-05-27.mp3
- [The 3 Levels Of Gratitude. The Names Class 29 Al-Hamid](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/ffb81ed45e0c) (2026-05-21, 62 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-3-levels-of-gratitude-the-names-class-29-al-hamid-2026-05-21.mp3
- [The Names #28 Al-Qawiyy Embrace The Brokenness. ThatS Where Allah Is](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/48199627568d) (2026-05-15, 63 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-28-al-qawiyy-embrace-the-brokenness-thats-where-allah-is-2026-05-15.mp3
- [The Names #27 Al - Hakeem - Why AllahS No Is Better Than Your Yes](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/027c99b3ddfb) (2026-05-06, 64 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-27-al-hakeem-why-allahs-no-is-better-than-your-yes-2026-05-06.mp3
- [The Names #26 Al-Haseeb](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/d2853ada57c4) (2026-04-23, 51 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-26-al-haseeb-2026-04-23.mp3
- [That Rejection Was Protection The Names Class 25 Al-Mani](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/4db133ed1ab2) (2026-04-16, 55 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-that-rejection-was-protection-the-names-class-25-al-mani-2026-04-16.mp3
- [Stop Expecting People to Appreciate You. - The Names Class 24- Al - Mannan](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/5be766c01c9f) (2026-04-10, 48 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-stop-expecting-people-to-appreciate-you-the-names-class-24-al-mannan-2026-04-10.mp3
- [The Names #23 Careless Words Have Heavy Consequences](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/55cd46b20324) (2026-04-01, 50 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-23-careless-words-have-heavy-consequences-2026-04-01.mp3
- [Community Building](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/be851584fd0a) (2026-03-28, 36 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-jumuah-talk-2026-03-28.mp3
- [The Names #22 Al- Afuww & Al-Karim Allah Does Not Erase He Adds](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/446285dc198f) (2026-03-20, 48 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-22-al-afuww-al-karim-allah-does-not-erase-he-adds-2026-03-20.mp3
- [Gems From Ibn AtaIllah #04 What Is True Love](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/a48db402ea30) (2026-03-14, 7 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-gems-from-ibn-ataillah-04-what-is-true-love-2026-03-14.mp3
- [Gems From Ibn Ata Illah #03 What Has Come Between You And Allah](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/745aab1e0111) (2026-03-07, 8 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-gems-from-ibn-ata-illah-03-what-has-come-between-you-and-allah-2026-03-07.mp3
- [The Names Class 20 An-Nur - Why You Feel Empty - And How Ramadan Fixes It](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/7232a9e6c1c7) (2026-03-05, 48 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-class-20-an-nur-why-you-feel-empty-and-how-ramadan-fixes-it-2026-03-05.mp3
- [Gems from Ibn Ata Illah #02 The Deprivation in Giving](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/a2f261d24582) (2026-02-28, 10 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-gems-from-ibn-ata-illah-02-the-deprivation-in-giving-2026-02-28.mp3
- [The Names Class #19 Who Is Truly Nurturing You - Ar-Rabb](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/0df45085e6e2) (2026-02-26, 39 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-class-19-who-is-truly-nurturing-you-ar-rabb-2026-02-26.mp3
- [Gems from Ibn Ata Illah #01 The Only Constant of Life is Change](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/110e530e1dfd) (2026-02-21, 7 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-gems-from-ibn-ata-illah-01-the-only-constant-of-life-is-change-2026-02-21.mp3
- [Ask Allah Even For The Smallest Things The Names Class 18 An-Nasir](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/f122ddbb96b9) (2026-02-19, 54 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-ask-allah-even-for-the-smallest-things-the-names-class-18-an-nasir-2026-02-19.mp3
- [Ramadan 2026 - Gems From Ibn Ata Illah #00 Trailer](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/3acc237e3abc) (2026-02-13, 1 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-new-ramadan-series-trailer-gems-from-ibn-ata-illah-2026-02-13.mp3
- [The Names #17 Al-Latif](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/5f1218413a98) (2026-02-05, 56 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-17-2026-02-05.mp3
- [Allah Loves When You Call Upon Him The Names Class 16 Al-Karib & Al-Mujeeb](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/c6952e862c9d) (2026-01-22, 62 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-allah-loves-when-you-call-upon-him-the-names-class-16-al-karib-al-mujeeb-2026-01-22.mp3
- [How Is This Delay A Gift The Names Class 15 Al-Muqaddim & Al-MuʾAkhkhir](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/321e8b4f79fb) (2026-01-15, 62 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-how-is-this-delay-a-gift-the-names-class-15-al-muqaddim-al-mu-akhkhir-2026-01-15.mp3
- [Only Allah Can Heal Your Broken Heart The Names #14 Al- Jabbar](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/fff952bca366) (2026-01-08, 58 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-only-allah-can-heal-your-broken-heart-the-names-14-al-jabbar-2026-01-08.mp3
- [Allah Blesses You While You Ignore Him The Names Class 12 Al-WahhāB](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/41ff9280cb4c) (2025-12-31, 60 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-allah-blesses-you-while-you-ignore-him-the-names-class-12-al-wahha-b-2025-12-31.mp3
- [Allah Is The Only Source Of Happiness The Names #12 As- Salaam](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/bdc0d56051e6) (2025-12-24, 60 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-allah-is-the-only-source-of-happiness-the-names-12-as-salaam-2025-12-24.mp3
- [Whose Approval Are You Seeking The Names #11 Al-MuIzz & Al-Mudhil](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/6ac80828a819) (2025-12-18, 56 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-whose-approval-are-you-seeking-the-names-11-al-muizz-al-mudhil-2025-12-18.mp3
- [Stop Running To People. Run To Allah Instead. The Names #10 Al-Ghani](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/2307ad93a1c9) (2025-12-10, 47 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-stop-running-to-people-run-to-allah-instead-the-names-10-al-ghani-2025-12-10.mp3
- [Why DonT You Feel Close To Allah The Names #09](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/8879839e9046) (2025-11-19, 57 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-why-dont-you-feel-close-to-allah-the-names-09-2025-11-19.mp3
- [Toxic Happiness Is Ruining Your Life The Names #08 Al-Qabid & Al-Basit](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/a63df79a2228) (2025-11-12, 58 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-toxic-happiness-is-ruining-your-life-the-names-08-al-qabid-al-basit-2025-11-12.mp3
- [How Do You Have Everything And Still Feel Empty The Names #07 Al-Hadi](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/b8a85b3fd8e7) (2025-11-05, 61 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-how-do-you-have-everything-and-still-feel-empty-the-names-07-al-hadi-2025-11-05.mp3
- [If Only You Knew How Much Allah Loves You The Names Class 6 At-Tawwab](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/76f62f55bfb0) (2025-10-30, 53 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-if-only-you-knew-how-much-allah-loves-you-the-names-class-6-at-tawwab-2025-10-30.mp3
- [You’Re Looking For Love In The Wrong Places The Names](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/0acadf92c921) (2025-10-23, 54 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-you-re-looking-for-love-in-the-wrong-places-the-names-2025-10-23.mp3
- [The Names #05](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/b1e14a9b737a) (2025-10-17, 54 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-05-2025-10-17.mp3
- [The Names #04](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1758098313/256c1f7cd598) (2025-10-09, 55 min): audio https://podcasts.muslimcentral.com/mikaeel-smith/mikaeel-smith-muslimcentral.com-the-names-04-2025-10-09.mp3

Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.