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"Once you have asked from Allah swt, let Him handle it. He knows better what should be done." 💐 There are forms of love we only begin to recognise as we grow older. The kind that gives quietly, worries constantly, forgives repeatedly, and continues showing up even in exhaustion. In part two of the Mother's Day Series, I sit with my mother to reflect on the unconditional nature of a...

Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers and Mother-figures! 💐 There are many things about our mothers that we only begin to understand as we grow older. The quiet exhaustion. The unseen sacrifices. The constant choosing of family, even at the expense of themselves. Alhamdulillah, in this first part of the Mother's Day Series, I sit with my mother to talk about the hidden struggles of motherhood...

Ramadhan | "Your Ramadhan was a proof that you tried, and that's important to recognise." ✨ Ramadhan is not only remembered by how much we did, but by what it did for us. In this closing episode of our Ramadhan series, we reflect on the memories that shape the month: the quiet moments of closeness, the unseen victories, the softened hearts, and the feelings that linger long after th...

Ramadhan | "As a servant of Allah swt, you will be given constantly due to His generosity." ✨ As Ramadhan draws to a close, many of us quietly wonder if we did enough. If our fasting, prayers, and intentions were truly worthy of this blessed month. But what if Ramadhan was never only about what we managed to do, but also about what Allah swt chose to give? In this episode, we reflect on...

Ramadhan | "When we heal the climate of our heart, we heal the climate of the earth." ✨ Ramadhan comes from the word ramadh, intense heat. But what is this heat meant to touch? In this episode, we explore how Ramadhan softens the heart while calling us to responsibility beyond the self. Joined by Kamran Shezad , Author of ' Eco Ramadan – A Spiritual Guide', Director for the Isla...

Ramadhan | "What you listen to will affect who you are and what you feel about yourself." ✨ In a world that never stops talking, what happens when we finally listen intentionally? In this episode, we explore fasting the ear: how the sounds we consume shape our hearts, self-worth, and inner peace. Joined by Khadijah Samah from Brunei, whose work centres around self-love and intentional l...

Ramadhan | "If you can control what you see, you can control your actions." ✨ In Ramadhan, we learn to fast from food and drink but what about the gaze? In this episode, we explore the often overlooked fast of the eyes and how what we look at quietly shapes the state of our hearts. Joined by Ustaz Zuhaily of Al-Istighfar Mosque , who brings theological insight, and Ustazah Amirah Munawwarah , who...

Ramadhan | "What we speak about is a reflection of our heart." ✨ Ramadhan teaches us to restrain the body, but what about the tongue? In this episode with Ustazah Hidayah Roslee , we explore how fasting extends beyond hunger into the way we speak, respond, and remain silent. Through reflections on restraint, kindness, and accountability, this conversation invites you to notice how our words can e...

Ramadhan | "I want to worship better and honour the body that is entrusted to me." ✨ Ramadhan is not only a fast of the hours, but a retraining of appetite, discipline, and strength. In this episode, we explore what it means to truly fast the stomach beyond hunger and beyond indulgence. Joined by Fitness Trainer Iman Zulhakeem who specialises in muscle development and weight loss, we un...

Ramadhan | "If today didn't work out, tell your heart that it is okay to try again." ✨ Ramadhan arrives not only with hunger of the body, but often with tiredness of the heart. In this heartfelt and honest episode with Ustazah Maria Mohd , we explore the inner fast: what weighs the heart down, why it is harder to restrain inward struggles than food, and how Ramadhan gently softens w...

Ramadhan | "What we do on a daily basis, even if it tires us, is ultimately for Him." ✨ What if Ramadhan at home wasn't about doing more but about holding space better? In this episode, we sit together with Heartwork Mom Aisah exploring how to design gentle rhythms instead of rigid routines within the Sunnah home. This conversation reflects on creating Ramadhan environments that hon...

Ramadhan | "Embrace all that you are going through by reading the Quran." ✨ Ramadhan is the month the Quran was revealed but how does the Quran meet the heart today? In this opening episode, together with Ustazah Az-zahroh Effendi ( ⁠@azzahroh.e⁠ ) of ⁠@ngaji.sg⁠ , we explore how the Quran carries us through different seasons of life, why emotional responses to revelation matter, and how listenin...

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 path feel heavier when you&...

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 talked about bringing forward the lessons of sacrifi...

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 stories, reflect on pivotal moments, explore what i...

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 means to us, best practices for navigating it when...

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 practices to maximise the first ten days, and embracin...

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 Companions of the Prophet s.a.w. known for their h...

Ramadhan | We keep focusing on what we lack in this world, forgetting that what truly matters is the journey towards the Next. 💫 As part of special Ramadhan 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 Companions of the Prophet s.a.w...

Ramadhan | You don't have to be "somebody" amongst the people to be "someone" in the sight of Allah swt. 💫 As part of special Ramadhan 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 three out of ten companions of the...

Inspiration | "Allah will give you answers just because you're seeking." Caring for ourselves and our holistic well-being needs to be a year-round priority. In this episode, we are honoured to have a conversation with an expert in her field and a lifelong seeker of knowledge, Ustazah Dr. Noraini Abdul Wahab. She specialises in integrating Islamic Psychology with mental health and rehabilitation in...

Inspiration | "When you take that first step, more things will come your way and Allah swt will make it easy for you." In this episode, we delve into Eka Syafiqah's journey of discovering barakah and purpose in everything she does. With her passion for transforming the mundane into something beautiful, she emphasises the importance of embracing our diverse layers as human beings and fulfilling the...

Inspiration | "Allah will not put me in this place if He thinks I could not do it." In this episode, we delve into Nurul Iman's behind-the-scenes journey as a student in law school. Recently graduated, she shares about the realities of imposter syndrome, self-doubt and feeling incompetent. We also learn what helps her to overcome these challenges and the importance of seeking help when she needed...

The month of Rabi'ul Awwal is definitely the best time to learn more about our beloved Prophet s.a.w. Of course, our love for him s.a.w. does not stop here. Instead, this is just the beginning of a lifetime of endearment. In Sunan at-Tirmidhi, Ibn 'Abbas reported that the Prophet s.a.w. said, “Love Allah for the blessings by which He nourishes you, love me for the love of Allah, and love the peopl...

"What helped me was Allah swt and that my challenges mould me as a person." In this episode, Iman Zulhakeem ( @imanzulhakeem ) shares the lessons he has gathered on his journey of betterment. He discusses his experience in differing environments, the reality of fluctuating levels of faith, embracing faith wholeheartedly through hardships and finding one's self at rock bottom. Iman al...