How to Master the Art of Listening | Mikaeel Ahmed Smith (Full Podcast)

In a world of noise and distraction, how does one centralise their ability to become a better listener? How does one use their listening skills to better their relationships with themselves, those around them and above all - Allah? We sit down with Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith from Qalam Institute in Dallas Texas to discuss his most recent publication, "When hearing becomes listening. The Art of Prophetic Listening". Please watch our earlier Podcast with Shaykh Mikaeel on his previous book, "The Emotional and Moral Intelligence of Prophet Muhammad" - here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKEEP_gb-mc 00:00 Introduction 02:37 What was the inspiration behind writing the Book 05:10 Why is it important to become a better listener 09:54 What is attachment theory 16:10 The importance of developing “felt security” 20:30 The damage of being selfish in our listening 26:30 Not having the emotional bandwidth to listen to others 36:00 How to respond to what is truly being said 39:30 Listening to respond instead of listening truthfully 42:20 The balance between staying silent and speaking about our problems 48:25 Story about the father who complained about his son to the Prophet 56:37 The Dangers of venting on social media 1:08:00 How does one connect with Allah through listening 🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube to stay up to date with our latest productions. 🎉 Introducing the official OnePath Network MERCHANDISE STORE! 🏷️ 👕 👉 https://shop.onepathnetwork.com/ If you enjoy OnePath content, please consider supporting us to grow! ►https://onepathnetwork.com/dollar-a-day/?&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description Download the OnePath Network App for access to the latest and exclusive videos: https://onepath.onelink.me/mJxr/3de973bd Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQHRLH8RQIrdGWMhf5heWiA/join Facebook ►: https://www.facebook.com/onepathnetwork Instagram ►: https://www.instagram.com/onepathnetwork/ Patreon ►: https://www.patreon.com/OnePathNetwork