The Word Affairs

As chosen by the listeners, this week Kaiynath talks about the depth of Allah's mercy and how forgiving God is. Sometimes the act of sins and our behaviour can weigh us down and cause difficulties to pray. Kaiynath discusses the relevant hadiths and stories with personal experiences to understand why sinning and praying are connected to Allah's mercy, and how creating a relationship with God helps...

Very often we are told that when we're feeling low we need to take a day-off and care for ourselves - run that hot bath, light those candles, watch that film on Netflix. But what about when you've been feeling low and numb for weeks on end? The difference between caring for mental health and caring for mental illness is something we tend to mix and Kaiynath discusses her various experiences with m...

In this episode Kaiynath delves into how she first connected with Islam and how she began studying the Qur'an and Arabic in her spare time with hadiths and relevant commentaries. Just like academic studying, Islamic studying requires dedication and commitment and courses can help you on the way too.  Show Notes: Tafseer notes: https://thethinkingmuslim.com/naktafseernotes/  Abdur Rahman'...

Racism within our communities and between communities is most likely the main cause for the difficulty of interracial marriages and in this episode, Kaiynath delves into the reason why there is no room for racism in Muslim communities, in relation to the Qur'an, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the sunnah. Join her in this week's episode to understand the why the backlash against interracial marria...

In this episode Kaiynath discusses why waking up early pretty much changes your life and routine - better habits, more blessings and more time to commit to the things you want to achieve. With the chat about GCSEs, A-Levels and university, Kaiynath dives into the significance of early mornings and just how important Fajr is for the Muslim lifestyle. Follow Kaiynath on Instagram and Twitter: @thewo...

Amirah, a fourth year medical student at the University of Leeds, and Zohaib, a surgeon in Manchester, join Kaiynath on the podcast this week where they discuss the work of Lifesavers organised by the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) and how the organisation reaches out to members of the communities by holding events in mosques to teach people about essential skills such as life support,...

Why is there such a contrast of opinions towards working women in the South Asian communities? Kaiynath delves into the different attitudes certain people of communities hold against South Asian women who work and put their career first, and how it stems from generational changes and patriarchal expectations of women and their stereotypical roles. What's your opinion on attitudes towards career wo...

In this detailed episode, Kaiynath delves into the true meaning of modesty and the hijab for Muslim women. She talks about her own journey with the hijab and how due to social media and other influences, it can be difficult to truly obtain the correct form of modesty. By learning, un-learning and re-learning what modesty really means, girls nowadays are faced with many external and internal strugg...

In this episode, Kaiynath delves into what burnout syndrome is and how prevalent is can be in a stressful workplace and even through studying. Not only does it cause negative feelings and exhaustion, it can lead to creating distance from the one aspect you want to achieve, whether that may be working and earning money, studying to achieve good grades or even in your faith towards your religion and...

In this episode, Kaiynath discusses how working life can sometimes take a hit and lead to burn-out and how the words of others can affect how you view different careers and jobs. Remember - there is no such thing as the 'best' career! Someone working in retail is just as 'good' as someone working as a doctor! Follow the podcast: Instagram: @thewordaffairs Twitter: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffair...

In this episode Kaiynath discusses the different viewpoints of manifesting, words of affirmation and journaling - and how it can all tie in with God and religion. Follow the podcast! Instagram: @thewordaffairs Twitter: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

The very first guest joins The Word Affairs podcast this week and it is Vidushi from Minnesota, America! A friend of Kaiynath's, Vidushi is currently a senior in high school and a tiktoker who makes desi content, and in this episode, Vidushi and Kaiynath discuss what it feels like to be judged in the communities for simply being who we are by the elder generation, the other women and sometimes eve...

The podcast hit 1000 plays! A small number in comparison to others albeit, but still some warm and gooey news! Kaiynath delves into the concept of timelines in this episode and discusses why we tend to fear how long it will take to achieve what you want, as long periods of time scare us off the things we want. As everyone has different dreams and visions, their journeys will be different and so ti...

Kaiynath finished her degree on a random Thursday this week! After three long years of university, studying and stress, here is an episode where she delves into what makes university so important for development and growth and how we need to take every day as it comes. With Asian cultural and community expectations and personal realisations about stress, Kaiynath discusses the effects of what fini...

#FreePalestine As you may have noticed, the current headlines and new outlets are covering the ethnic cleansing and destruction of Palestine by the Israeli Zionists. In this emotional episode, Kaiynath discusses why the words being used are misleading and diluting the atrocities committed by the Israelis.  This is not an act of evil against just anyone. This is an act of evil against the whol...

In this deep and serious conversation, Kaiynath opens up about mental health challenges including the big overthinking consumer. Overthinking is currently something she has faced a lot and struggled with and with experiences and examples, she talks about how it can consume her as well as the people around her. With some tips and advice for people who struggle with overthinking, Kaiynath engages wi...

www.thewordaffairs.co.uk Instagram: @thewordaffairs Twitter: @thewordaffairs In this week's chatty and more relaxed episode, Kaiynath talks about how actually starting a podcast has helped her put herself out there after taking inspiration from the award-winning podcast Not Overthinking. By putting yourself out there, whether it is just for fun or for a career-driven motive, Kaiynath discusses the...

Comparing a traditional 9-5 job, minimum wage and graduate jobs to the new hustle culture and small businesses can lead to different thoughts and opinions. Kaiynath chats about how rich is rich and what some people would classify as wealthy. Would you put wealthy and financially stable together or on a spectrum?  The Word Affairs is now on Instagram and Twitter! Make sure to support the podca...

Kaiynath talks about one of the niche duas of Islam today - Istikhaara. Generally referred to as the dua used to ask Allah for His guidance and counsel, Kaiynath delves into the misconceptions surrounding Istikhaara and a few stories relating to it, as well as the ways duas can be answered. If you have any questions about Istikhaara or just want to have a chat, Kaiynath can try helping out and can...

In the generations of today, loneliness affects us all but in different ways. Kaiynath talks about the differences in loneliness with the older and younger generation and how personal experiences with people her age and the elderly have affected her. www.thewordaffairs.co.uk thewordaffairspodcast@gmail.com

Ever thought about how quickly motivation fades and leaves you back to square one? Kaiynath discusses why she thinks and agrees with others about the need to replace the term 'motivation' with discipline - we need to replace the short-term, temporary fix with a long-standing commitment to working harder and consistent.  www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

First of all, the audio quality is really poor at the beginning due to the wrong microphone being used but apologies! But apart from that, this week Kaiynath sits down to review 'Reclaim Your Heart' by Yasmin Mogahed, a highly acclaimed self-help book centred on Islam and emotional wellbeing. Although quite sceptical of self-help books, Kaiynath goes into the details of how this book has been life...

As a British South Asian herself, Kaiynath can relate very well to the troubles and hostility faced by the rest living in the UK. Kaiynath talks about the recent documentary she watched - 'Here Today, Here Tomorrow' and how it reflects the views of the South Asians living in Britain in the 1980s but also, the differences in views and opinions of the younger and elder generation, and how there are...

The Word Affairs is currently no. 9 in Society and Culture in Uzbekistan! As a biomedical student, Kaiynath has spent the past weeks studying the mechanisms of cancer and how difficult it actually is to acquire mutations leading to it. Kaiynath looks into why cancer is actually quite rare despite the amount of mutations in a lifetime, the money spent on cancer and research into it and opens up abo...

Back with another episode and this week, Kaiynath spills about the struggles of spending and saving and why you shouldn't beat yourself up about spending too much and worrying about savings. There is a balance to everything and the same goes for money too, as well as a little hint on investing.  www.thewordaffairs.co.uk Youtube - The Word Affairs Podcast Email - thewordaffairspodcast@gmail.co...