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Every episode of Shaded with Lena Tleib, organized by series and playable right here — lectures and discussions on Islamic character, prayer, patience, and the Quran.

101 episodes · latest May 2025

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Serene Heart 31 Quranic Radiance 15 The Beauty of Mannerism 23 Let's Talk with Lena 3 Ramadan Series 2024 29

Serene Heart

31 episodes · Dec 2024 – May 2025

A study of the stations that shape a sincere and contented heart — sincerity, patience, vigilance, repentance, and presence (khushu') in prayer.

Degree of Modesty

May 202521:53

Signs of Sincerity

May 202517:57

Be Sincere! The Degree of Sincerity

May 202524:05

Character of the People of Jannah

Apr 202523:59

Degree of Discipline

Apr 202530:34

Degrees of Hope

Apr 202517:14

Pleased with Allah as My Lord and Muhammad (saw) as My Prophet

Apr 202519:16

Station of Contentment (Ar-Ridha)

Apr 202514:49

Trust in Allah, Embracing Every Decree with Patience and Rising in Status

Mar 202514:12

The Rewards Of The Patient

Mar 202511:09

The Degrees of Perseverance

Mar 202518:57

3 Ways We're Being Watched

Mar 202511:59

Degrees of Vigilance

Mar 202513:52

Are You Aquiring Khushu' in Salah?

Feb 202523:33

Fiqh Matters | The Pillars of Salah

Feb 202520:25

Can You Concentrate in Your Prayer

Feb 202510:44

Good Ending

Jan 202515:57

Crying Out of Fear of Allah

Jan 202520:28

Effects of Committing Sins

Jan 202518:40

Warning Major and Minor Sins

Jan 202522:51

Station of Admonition

Jan 202513:38

Types of Hearts

Jan 202509:15

Traps of Shaytaan

Jan 202511:26

Degree of Repentance

Dec 202424:08

Degree Of Accountability

Dec 202421:09

Our Most Valuable Possession

Dec 202415:35

Revitalizing Alarm; Importance of Awareness

Dec 202419:54

True Worship | Actions over Sincerity

Dec 202414:35

To please or not to please

Dec 202430:00

Ihsan in Every Aspect of my Life

Dec 202436:00

Series Introduction

Dec 202419:11

Quranic Radiance

15 episodes · Aug 2024 – Oct 2024

Reflections on the short surahs of the Quran — from Ad-Duhaa to Al-Ikhlas — and why understanding what you recite changes everything.

Surah At-Tin

Oct 202424:05

Surah Al-Qadr

Oct 202425:25

Surah Abasa

Oct 202438:44

Surah Al-Ikhlas

Sep 202419:47

Surah Al-Nas

Sep 202425:19

Surah Al-Feel

Sep 202417:05

Surah Al-Falaq

Sep 202421:03

Surah Al-Kaafiroon

Sep 202414:10

Surah Al-Maa'oon

Sep 202436:25

Surah Al-Asr

Sep 202419:44

Surah At-Takathur

Aug 202439:50

Surah Al-Kawthar

Aug 202432:51

Surah Al-Inshirah

Aug 202431:06

Surah Ad-Duhaa

Aug 202430:02

Introduction; Why Understand The Quran?

Aug 202417:25

The Beauty of Mannerism

23 episodes · May 2024 – Jul 2024

A character series on akhlaq: truthfulness, trustworthiness, patience, gratitude, and the daily habits that nurture them.

Final Episode | Gratitude Starts at Home

Jul 202431:36

Gratitude Changes Your Life

Jul 202418:52

Acceptance is the First Step

Jul 202431:19

Turning to Allah for Patience

Jul 202422:04

Patience with Obligations

Jul 202422:30

Complain to Allah

Jul 202424:53

Patience is a Virtue

Jul 202422:31

Fulfilling the Trust

Jul 202429:17

Benefits of Being Trustworthy

Jun 202427:15

Worst Types of Lies

Jun 202426:30

Three Traits to Gain and Three to Avoid

Jun 202420:48

Hiding Your Good Deeds

Jun 202429:16

Good Deeds That Can Lead to Punishment

Jun 202431:26

Truthfulness

Jun 202424:27

Steps to Nurturing Your Character Part 2

Jun 202421:25

The Pillars of Islam and Your Character

Jun 202428:57

Steps to Nurturing Your Character

May 202426:56

Is Change Possible

May 202420:30

Nature vs Nurture

May 202419:32

How Will I Enter Heaven

May 202421:25

How and Why Does ALLAH Test Us?

May 202426:47

Questions Every Muslim Should Know How to Answer

May 202416:57

Develop These 4 Character Qualities to Live a Life Without Worry

May 202407:49

Let's Talk with Lena

3 episodes · Apr 2024 – Jun 2024

Candid stand-alone conversations on what the community is living through.

Jealousy at the Core

Jun 202436:18

Where is our Humanity

Jun 202441:56

Shawwal

Apr 202419:48

Ramadan Series 2024

29 episodes · Mar 2024 – Apr 2024

A short daily lesson for every day of Ramadan — from gratitude and taqwa to the story of Prophet Yousef (AS).

True Tawakkul | Final Lesson

Apr 202413:04

Jannah Driven Mindset

Apr 202408:18

Opportunities in life

Apr 202408:17

Not Withholding a Skill or Talent

Apr 202409:37

Referring to the People of Knowledge

Apr 202408:27

Spiritual Seclusion

Apr 202408:42

Addressing people with kindness

Apr 202407:37

Importance of Gratitude

Mar 202407:25

Wisdom of Da'wah

Mar 202408:18

Consistency in Character

Mar 202408:09

Keeping Good Company

Mar 202408:19

The Degrees of Love

Mar 202409:41

Taqwa Opening Up Doors

Mar 202408:38

Escaping Fitna

Mar 202408:38

Realizing Your True Value

Mar 202409:30

God's Plan

Mar 202409:35

The Virtue of Patience

Mar 202411:03

With Darkness Comes Light

Mar 202409:00

Offering Advice and Receiving Criticism

Mar 202409:56

The Importance of Consultation

Mar 202408:45

The Delusion of Time

Mar 202411:39

Outward Appearance vs Inward Righteousness

Mar 202410:13

With Knowledge Comes Wisdom

Mar 202407:02

The Plots Of Shaytan

Mar 202411:05

Reality of Jealousy

Mar 202412:48

Confiding in Loved Ones

Mar 202408:42

Dream Big

Mar 202407:21

Finding Comfort in Revelation

Mar 202409:34

A Beautiful Patience, Lessons from the Story of Prophet Yousef (AS)

Mar 202408:40