Best Swt Podcasts (2026)

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Season 1 Bloopers 11:28

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A blooper reel featuring many of the out-takes during several interviews that did not make it to the final cut during the first season. Background music: Yakety Sax (Theme from The Benny Hill Show) by Boots Randolph Send as an anonymous one-way text message Support the show "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow" Sign-up Form Background music for most pod…

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Where Are You Really At With Allah? An End-Of-Year Self-Audit for New & Aspiring Coaches Ft. Ustadha Razia Hamidi 45:59

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Send us a text Join the Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification: https://www.adwam.com/certification?el=podcast-nafs or book a consultation here.By Adwam School of Life Coach Training & Certification (by DiscoverU)

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Stepping Into 2026 As A Muslim Coach - Highlights 2:22

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Send us a text There’s a kind of pressure that builds quietly in many Muslims today... A purpose you haven’t acted on. A gift you haven’t used. A life that feels like it should be more meaningful... but you don’t know where to start. This FREE webinar is for Muslims who feel pulled to do more... ...to serve, to help - but don’t yet have the clarity…

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Voice #8 - A Father, A Brother, and Amina: "From Crisis to Compassion: We Chose Love and Boundaries While Learning How to Heal" 2:37:41

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A single sentence can anchor a life: “You will always be my sister.” Our season finale gathers Amina, her father, and her brother for a rare, vulnerable conversation about love with boundaries, faith under pressure, and what it takes to heal without rewriting what you believe. We walk through the “watershed” road trip and surgery plan that split th…

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Voice #7 - Yasser: "From Shame To Sobriety: A Revert's Journey through Faith, Addiction, and Healing" 2:12:35

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A single moment on a church baseball field set a lifelong script: feeling invisible, unchosen, and unsure how to be a man. That early wound threads through this raw conversation with Yasser as we trace a path from strict Protestant roots and adolescent shame to marriage, internet-fueled addiction, nervous breakdown, and the long, messy search for w…

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Voice #6 - Yara: "Finding Peace Within: Navigating Identity, Faith, and Trauma in Gaza and Beyond" 1:55:52

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What happens when the war outside mirrors the conflict within? Meet Yara, a 23-year-old Palestinian woman whose journey through war-torn Gaza, self-discovery, and spiritual awakening offers profound wisdom beyond her years. Growing up amid bombs and uncertainty, Yara developed anxiety that shaped her understanding of herself and the world around he…

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EP125: Grant Me Faith, Even When the Path Feels Bitter 25:52

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Answering Anonymous Questions... "I'm very scared and worried. I have been trying to strive to be a good Muslim (I know I also sin) and I am always tested in many ways. Then I see my friends who don't make effort to solat or even cover aurah and their life seems to fall into place. I feel like perhaps I'm not good enough." ____________ Why does the…

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Communication as Ibaadah: When Your Presence Speaks Louder Than Your Words 22:39

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like you’ve read all the self-help books, watched every video, and even started practicing coaching skills - but somehow, your conversations still don’t lead to real change? Or maybe you’ve thought about becoming a coach… …but something in you keeps saying: “What if I’m not cut out for this?” In this episode, Ustad…

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You Are Priceless in the Sight of Allah (swt) 59:04

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Send us a text This episode is for you - especially if your heart has been heavy lately. Because right now, so many of us are witnessing suffering we can’t unsee. And along with the heartbreak… comes the helplessness. But what if I told you that even in this moment - especially in this moment - your presence matters deeply? That in the sight of All…

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Voice #5 - Mustafa: "From Revisionism to Redemption: How I Found My Way Home" 2:08:07

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When Mustafa first realized his same-sex attractions weren't going away, he spiraled into self-hatred, shame, and thoughts of suicide. Desperate for relief, he embraced revisionist interpretations of Islam that seemed to permit same-sex relationships. This led to marriage with another man—a decision that initially brought him the love and acceptanc…

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Voice #4 - Adam: "From Shame to Strength: What Allah's Mercy Taught Me About Being a Man" 2:30:56

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In this deeply moving episode, Adam shares his journey through the confusing terrain of same-sex attraction as a Muslim man from Egypt. With remarkable vulnerability, he reveals how complicated family dynamics – a domineering mother and emotionally distant father – created the perfect storm for his internal struggles with identity and sexuality. Ad…

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The Islamic Framework for Setting Goals That Pull You to Action 21:27

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Send us a text Are your goals helping you grow — or just exhausting you? In this episode, we dive deep into the spiritual psychology of goal-setting for Muslim coaches, parents, leaders, and anyone striving to live with purpose. If you’ve ever set a goal that sounded amazing… but left you feeling drained, overwhelmed, or disconnected from Allah - t…

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Voice #3 - Maryam: "From the Rahm to Allah's Rahma: Healing Gender Dysphoria through Hope and Surrender" 2:30:35

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Trigger warning: This episode involves a discussion of sensitive subjects like sexual abuse and trauma, in addition to female menstruation and body image wounds. Growing up as a "tomboyish" girl in Pakistan who never quite fit traditional feminine expectations, Maryam eventually developed gender dysphoria alongside same-sex attraction—all while try…

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HIGHLIGHTS - Coaching the Nafs: The Islamic Art of Transformation 10:05

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Send us a text These are the highlights of a one-hour training for those who couldn’t catch the original experience. In this one-hour training, Ustadha Razia Hamidi uncovers how Islam is the ultimate framework for personal development, showing that all the tools you need to change your habits, nurture your family, and strengthen your connection wit…

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Reclaiming Confidence: The Muslim Framework for Imposter Syndrome 24:43

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Send us a text Ever feel like you're just pretending? Like no matter how much you learn, achieve, or grow… deep down you’re waiting for someone to “find you out”? That’s imposter syndrome and it shows up for so many of us, especially when we care deeply about what we’re doing. In this episode, we unpack what imposter syndrome really is, why it show…

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Voice #2 - Ishaq: "No More Running: A Revert’s Climb from the Ashes of Desire" 1:49:39

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Searching for love in all the wrong places led Ishaq down a path of destructive relationships, identity confusion, and spiritual emptiness. Growing up in a non-religious household with an emotionally distant father and overprotective mother, he found himself defined entirely by his same-sex relationships. Despite living openly gay in an accepting e…

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Conscience Over Convenience: A Digital Hijrah 5:28

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In this short but urgent episode, I share why I’ve chosen to leave Big Tech services like Google (among others) in light of their complicity in human rights violations and global injustices. As Muslims - and as human beings - we have a moral obligation to act. I’ve moved to Proton Mail and begun supporting ethical, open-source alternatives. I invit…

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The Power of Active Sabr: Transforming Trials into Growth as a Muslim Coach 20:10

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Send us a text You’ve been patient. You’ve pushed through. But deep down, you might be wondering — is it supposed to feel this heavy? This episode is a real conversation about Sabr - not the “just wait and see” version. The active, messy, uncomfortable kind that forces you to confront what's really going on inside. We’re unpacking: Why Sabr isn’t i…

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Voice #1 - Bilal: "Turning Shame into Submission: A Married Man's Quiet Struggle" 1:56:35

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What happens when your halal environment feels like your haram environment? When the place that should feel safest—your mosque, your community—becomes a source of struggle? This is just one facet of the profound journey Bilal shares in this deeply moving episode. Bilal, a married Muslim father from Australia, takes us through his lifelong experienc…

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Episode 333: Lecture 10 M2025: Seeking help through Salaat 53:43

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[Muharram 2025 Series: Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] In this episode, we discuss the importance of Salaat as a tool of strength, success and discipline. We discuss the superpowers of salaat and how we can begin to become more mindful of our …

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Episode 331: Lecture 8 M2025: Amr bil Marouf and Nahi anil Munkar 39:24

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[Muharram 2025 Series: Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] In this episode, we explore the meaning and importance of enjoining good and forbidding evil, why it is challenging and needed today and how to do it effectively by making love the foundat…

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Episode 332: Lecture 9 M2025: Speaking truth to power: Lessons in Resistance from Sayyada Zaynab [as] 46:58

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[Muharram 2025 Series: Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] In this episode, after reviewing our journey into exploring Istiqama thus far, we turn to learning from Sayyada Zaynab [as] who is an embodied model of resistance. We look at her sermons i…

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Episode 329: Lecture 6 M2025: Building Tawakkul Trust in Allah swt 42:58

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[Muharram 2025 Series: Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] In this episode, we explore the meaning and importance of having Tawakkul in Allah swt, what are some of the preconditions, why it is so important and then we discuss how to develop Tawakk…

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Episode 330: Lecture 7 M2025: Resisting Oppression 44:33

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[Muharram 2025 Series: Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] In this episode, we explore the meaning and importance of standing up to injustice and how we unknowingly be the problem For questions and or comments related to this content, please email…

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Voices from Beyond the Rainbow: An Introduction 16:01

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Introductory episode to the new podcast series, "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow". "A Way Beyond the Rainbow" podcast link here. "One Soul" Sponsorship program link here. Send as an anonymous one-way text message Support the show "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow" Sign-up Form Background music for most podcast episodes: "Pandemia" by MaxKoMusic (Creat…

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Episode 328: Lecture 5 M2025: Building a relationship with God part 2 46:36

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[Muharram 2025 Series: Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] In this episode, we continue our exploration of ways to strengthen our relationship with God and focus especially on developing Khasiya or Awe in our hearts. We end the discussion by explo…

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Episode 327: Lecture 4 M2025: Building a relationship with God part 1 42:15

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[Muharram 2025 Series: Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] After completing our discussion on distractions on the path towards God, we start our discussion on building our relationship with Allah by looking at His proper name For questions and or …

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Episode 326: Lecture 3 M2025: Distractions on the path towards God 44:42

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[Muharram 2025 Series: Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] After reflecting on what we can do to build personal resilience, we begin the topic of building our relationship with Allah swt as this is the foundation for Istiqamah. Many of us report f…

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Episode 325: Lecture 2 M2025: Building personal resilience 33:03

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[Muharram 2025 Series: Holding On to Faith When the World Falls Apart Lessons in Resilience and Resistance from Imam Hussain [as] and Bibi Zainab[as] M1447/2025] In order to have the stance of istiqamah, standing strong, we need to have resilience. In this episode, we explore the meaning of resilience, talk about the purpose of trials in our lives …

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Episode 324: Lecture 1 M2025: Introduction & Verse Theme – Understanding Istiqamah 33:17

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In this episode, we reflect on the verse from Sura Fussilat where Allah swt says: [41:30] (As for) those who say: Our Lord is Allah, then continue in the right way, the angels descend upon them, saying: Fear not, nor be grieved, and receive good news of the garden which you were promised. We start exploring the need for idea of resistance as stance…

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EP124: When the Takbir Fades but the Longing Remains (with Muattirah of Salam Sisters) 19:03

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Dhulhijjah | The end of the blessed month is not a finishing line, instead it is a booster for the journey ahead. 💖 Truly heartened by the presence of Muattirah from ⁠⁠⁠Salam Sisters⁠⁠⁠ on the podcast! As part of this Dhulhijjah series, we invite you to walk with us through the sacredness of these blessed days. In this episode (part 4 of 4), we tal…

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EP123: What Hajj Taught Me About Allah swt, and Myself (with Muattirah of Salam Sisters) 28:35

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Dhulhijjah | As difficult as it gets, you know that Allah swt is going to take care of you. 💖 Truly heartened by the presence of Muattirah from ⁠⁠Salam Sisters⁠⁠ on the podcast! As part of this Dhulhijjah series, we invite you to walk with us through the sacredness of these blessed days. In this episode (part 3 of 4), we dive into real-life Hajj st…

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EP122: Searching for the Hidden Beauty Behind Sacrifices (with Muattirah of Salam Sisters) 22:34

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Dhulhijjah | Choosing to sacrifice for Allah swt means choosing with a purpose. 💖 Truly heartened by the presence of Muattirah from ⁠Salam Sisters⁠ on the podcast! As part of this Dhulhijjah series, we invite you to walk with us through the sacredness of these blessed days. In this episode (part 2 of 4), we exchanged reflections on what sacrifice m…

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EP121: How Dhulhijjah Finds Our Hearts, Again and Again (with Muattirah of Salam Sisters) 21:47

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Dhulhijjah | Your challenges remind you that Allah swt is there for you. 💖 Truly heartened by the presence of Muattirah from Salam Sisters on the podcast! As part of this Dhulhijjah series, we invite you to walk with us through the sacredness of these blessed days. In this episode (part 1 of 4), we exchanged reflections on fond memories, best pract…

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EP120: Learning from the Early Converts (with Tarbiyah Games) 32:25

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Inspiration | When beginnings feel heavy, remember the companions who stepped forward with nothing but faith. 💫 As part of this special collaboration series, Founders of Tarbiyah Games (⁠⁠@tarbiyahgames⁠⁠) share their thoughts, reflections and learning points from the journeys of The Best Generation. This episode, we will hear stories about the Com…

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Hajj 10:35

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Hajj is a pillar of Islam & is a spiritual duty that an adult healthy Muslim should fulfill atleast once in his lifetime if he can afford it. May Allah accept the Hajj & duas of everyone who has gone for Hajj & give every Muslim the opportunity to go for Hajj atleast once in their lifetime. Aameen #hajj #tamattu #ihram #umrah #arafah #muzdalifah #m…

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Episode 323: Voices of Truth: What Isa (as) Said from the Cradle" Surah Maryam – Part 3 42:53

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📌 Episode Summary: This episode continues the narrative of Surah Maryam with the miraculous moment when the newborn Isa (as) speaks from the cradle to defend his mother and declare his prophetic mission. You unpack the meaning and significance of each part of his speech—from affirming his identity as Abdullah (servant of Allah), to describing his m…

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Episode 321: Faith Under Fire: Lessons from the First Hijrah" Surah Maryam – Part 1 48:46

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📌 Episode Summary: In this opening episode of the Surah Maryam series, we dive into the historical and spiritual backdrop of Chapter 19 of the Qur'an. You begin by highlighting the virtues of Surah Maryam—its poetic rhythm, spiritual benefits, and relevance for those struggling with anxiety or hardship. The main focus is on the profound story of th…

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Episode 322: The Strength of a Silent Woman: Maryam's Trial and Triumph" Surah Maryam – Part 2 47:53

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📌 Episode Summary: In this powerful and emotionally resonant episode, you delve into the heart of Surah Maryam—the miraculous conception and birth of Prophet Isa (Jesus) through Maryam (as), a paragon of purity, courage, and spiritual strength. Beginning with the backstory from Surah Al-Imran, we learn about Maryam's early life, her mother's intent…

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Podcast Teaser 4:54

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A glimpse into the new sequel podcast, "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow", starting summer 2025, inshaAllah. To sign up as a guest: Sign-up Form Send as an anonymous one-way text message Support the show "Voices from Beyond the Rainbow" Sign-up Form Background music for most podcast episodes: "Pandemia" by MaxKoMusic (Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0)…

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Emotional Resilience: Why Muslim Coaches Need It Now More Than Ever 1:03:59

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Send us a text There's a heaviness weighing on all our hearts right now. As we witness the unimaginable suffering of our Palestinian brothers and sisters, how do we remain steadfast when our hearts are breaking? Right now, your ability to guide others is being tested like never before. This session is more than just about emotional resilience. It's…

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Keep Allah central in your life [2:185] 10:34

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"…and so that you complete the number and glorify Allah for having guided you, and that you may give thanks." — Surah Al-Baqara (2:185) 🌙 Episode Summary As we approach the end of Ramadan, we reflect on what it means to truly keep Allah at the center of our lives. Ramadan has been a time of spiritual focus, self-discipline, and connection to the Di…

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Count Your Blessings [14:34] 12:37

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Count Your Blessings Verse Reflection: "And if you count Allah's favors, you will not be able to number them." — Surah Ibrahim (14:34) 🌟 Episode Summary In this episode, we reflect on the Qur'anic reminder that Allah's blessings are infinite—too many to count. From the seen to the unseen, the obvious to the hidden, His favors surround us constantly…

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Pay it forward [28:77] 13:19

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Pay It Forward Qur'anic Verse: "…And do good to others as Allah has done good to you." – Surah Al-Qasas (28:77) 🌟 Episode Summary This reflection centers around the Quranic command to use our blessings—wealth, knowledge, time, and influence—not just for ourselves, but in service to others. Drawing from the story of Qarun, a man who failed to recogn…

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Nurture your conscience [75:2] 11:58

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"And I swear by the self-accusing soul." – Surah Al-Qiyamah (75:2) 🧭 Episode Summary: In this reflection, we explore the concept of Nafs al-Lawwama—the self-accusing soul—as a divine gift that keeps our spiritual compass aligned. Rather than seeing guilt as something to suppress, the Quran invites us to embrace it as a sign of life in the heart and…

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Respond with your best [41:34] 12:32

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"Repel (evil) with what is best, then the one between whom and you was enmity will become like a close friend." — Surah Fussilat (41:34) 🧭 Episode Summary: Conflict is inevitable, but how we respond is a powerful reflection of who we are. In this episode, we explore the Quranic invitation to repel negativity with what is best. Instead of mirroring …

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Prioritize Justice & Fairness in Relationships [5:8] 9:44

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"Let not hatred of a people incite you not to act equitably; act equitably, that is nearer to piety." — Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:8) 🧭 Episode Summary: In today's episode, we reflect on the Quran's powerful guidance to uphold justice and fairness, not just with those we love, but especially with those we disagree with or dislike. True justice, as Allah c…

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Do not mock or make fun of others [49:11] 11:40

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🧭 Episode Summary: "O you who believe! Let not one people deride another; it may be that they are better than they." Surah Al-Hujurat (49:11) In today's reflection, we explore the serious spiritual and emotional consequences of mockery and ridicule in relationships and community life. While sarcasm and making fun of others may feel like harmless hu…

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Choose your interpretations wisely [49:12] 8:59

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In this episode, we explore a subtle but powerful relationship principle from the Quran: how our interpretations of others' behavior shape our emotional well-being and relationships. Suspicion and negative assumptions can harm even the strongest bonds. But with awareness and compassion, we can choose more balanced, kind, and healthy interpretations…

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Divided We Fall [8:46] 10:04

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"And do not quarrel, for then you will lose heart and your power will depart." [Surah Al-Anfal 8:46] Conflict is natural in any relationship, team, or community—but how we handle those differences determines whether we grow or fall apart. In this episode, we explore the Quranic warning against internal division and how unresolved quarrels can strip…