14 - Everything Sucks & We Need to End Celebrity Sheikh Culture
Assalam walaikum loves! Whooo that's a title 😮💨 this episode is truly a vent to get everything that's been weighing heavy on me off my chest, and a discussion on the recent case within our Muslim community that has truly hurt so many people. I hope you can take something from it InshaAllah. Whoever you are, wherever you are - I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to grow with you along the way <3
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1) And the next life is certainly far better for you than this one. (Quran 93:4)
2) Do people think once they say, “We believe,” that they will be left without being put to the test? (Quran 29:2)
3) And then that person from amongst the persons of the world be brought who had led the most miserable life (in the world) from amongst the inmates of Paradise, and he would be made to dip once in Paradise and it would be said to him: O, son of Adam, did you face, any hardship? Or had any distress fallen to your lot? And he would say: By Allah, no, my Lord, never did I face any hardship or experience any distress. (Sahih Muslim 2807)
4) No one who enters Paradise would like to return to the world, even if he could have everything on earth, except for the martyr. He will wish to return to the world and be killed ten more times due to the generous reward he sees. (Sahih al-Bukhari 2817)
5) O believers! Stand firm for justice as witnesses for Allah even if it is against yourselves, your parents, or close relatives... (Quran 4:135)
6) I did not create jinn and humans except to worship Me. (Quran 51:56)
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13 - The Girl Talk feat. Iman
Assalam walaikum!! This one is a treat 👀 I'm so excited for you all to listen because I have with me a special guest for the first time EVER. And it's not just any special guest, but my very dear friend Iman aka my torontomuslimahs co-founder and co-host. We chat all about friendships, managing expectations, how priorities shift after marriage, and of course where torontomuslimahs came from. I'd love to hear your thoughts in the feedback section below as always! Whoever you are, wherever you are - I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to grow with you along the way <3
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1) Hadith about man who cleared his heart of grudges every night: Source: Musnad Aḥmad 12697
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12 - Gatekeeping Your Mind
Assalam walaikum! Welcome back to another episode <3 In this episode, I talk about my journey with mindfulness, honouring my emotions, and the breakthroughs I've had thanks to years of therapy (and always Alhamdulillah). Whoever you are, wherever you are - I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to grow with you along the way <3
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1) "We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure—" [Quran 2:155]
2) Opal App Blocking: https://www.opal.so/ (not sponsored)
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11 - We're Not Perfect!! (and that's okay)
Assalam walaikum!! It's been so long omg 😭 I am BACK though (InshaAllah) and so so excited to be posting another episode, I missed sitting in bed talking into my lil mic <3 In this episode, I talk about dealing with perfectionism, how the hater voice in my head holds me back from doing what I wanna do, and some super helpful things I've learned in therapy. Whoever you are, wherever you are - I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to grow with you along the way <3
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1) Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said: By Him in Whose Hand is my life, if you were not to commit sin, Allah would sweep you out of existence and He would replace (you by) those people who would commit sin and seek forgiveness from Allah, and He would have pardoned them. [Sahih Muslim 2749]
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10 - Let's Love Ourselves
Assalam walaikum, welcome back to another episode!! In this episode I talk about the difference between approaching Allah through shame vs. love, and how this framework changes how we judge ourselves and others around us. Let me know your thoughts!! I'd love to hear what you think and how you relate to this. Whoever you are, wherever you are - I'm so glad you're here, and I can't wait to grow with you along the way <3
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1) Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) kept standing in prayer (for such long hours) that his feet were swollen. They (his Companions) said: Verily, Allah has pardoned for thee the earlier and the later of thine sins. Thereupon he said: Should I not prove myself to be a grateful servant (of Allah)? [Sahih Muslim 2819b]
Assalam walaikum, welcome! 'Along the Way' is a space for Islamic love, growth, and ideas to help us all develop a deeper connection with this beautiful faith and our Creator. Whoever you are, wherever you are, walk with me through this life and everything we pick up along the way <3
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