notes from nurhdyhaz

"I do this because of You, ya Allah, and I want to be a means of benefit for the community." In this episode, Marina Yusoff ( @marinayusoff76 ) shares the lessons she has gathered on her journey of betterment. She discusses her experiences choosing to please only Allah swt above all else, using social media as a platform to inspire others towards goodness, the challenges of staying consi...

"Looking back, only now that I realised how my prayers have brought me to where I am now." In this episode, Nurashikin Salim ( @n.shikinsalim ) shares the lessons she has gathered on her journey of betterment. She discusses her experiences walking through moments of loneliness, navigating uncertainty with faith, finding courage to take a leap of faith and seizing opportunities to come cl...

"Allah swt will replace with better, you just have to hang in there especially when your social circle changes." In this episode, Kaven Siddique Lim (Director of @convertscentral ) shares the lessons he has gathered on his journey of betterment. He discusses his experiences through conversion, attaching one's identity to Allah swt, the importance of brotherhood/sisterhood, and best p...

"There came a point where I felt like I don't belong here anymore. I don't think I enjoy this life anymore." In this episode, Kalyisah Aziz ( @kkkalysaaa ) shares the lessons she has gathered on her journey of betterment. She discusses her experiences of leaving her lifelong career to pursue faith, how every small change and effort adds up, and the importance of practicing forgiv...

Ramadhan has best 10 nights of the year, while Dhulhijjah has best 10 days of the year. Laylatul qadr is best night of the year, Arafah is best day of the year. And while we don't know when laylatul qadr is, we clearly know when the day of Arafah is. Seize the day to make plenty doa, and intend all things for Allah swt as part of our worship. Here's a note and hope you find it useful this...

Answering Anonymous Questions... "I have been betrayed and lied about by someone who is dear to me. I thought I would start getting angry and hateful towards the person, but instead, I feel more compelled to make doa for the person and I still care. Is this normal?" ____________ Human beings are complex creations of Allah swt. We can dislike an unpleasant act yet still care for the perso...

Inspiration | "Sometimes it's the little things that impact you in big ways." In this episode, we get to exchange experiences and reflections with the one and only Anis Suraya ( @theanismanis ) who is currently based in London. As a content creator and digital marketing specialist, she sheds light on the importance of drawing inspiration from our environment and putting out only what...

Answering Anonymous Questions... "I have been tested with many trials lately and I know Allah swt test those they love. I have done things that I am not proud of and have been doing more Tawbah but I am starting to wonder am I a bad person? I am trying to be better." ____________ Life’s trials and tribulations often lead us to moments of self-reflection, especially when we’ve done things...

Inspiration | "Nourishing your spiritual self is essential to your wellbeing." In this episode, we delve into the thought process behind Humairah Jamil's ( @thebookjacket ) book reviews on her account, as well as the birth of her published book. As an author, she discusses the human yearning to make sense of things, making an impact through our actions regardless of their scale, and...

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to be mindful of what is healthy and unhealthy for the heart. ✨ In this episode, Ustazah Maria Mohd ( @mahabbahmaria ) will accompany our exploration into the depths of the heart. We will discuss about matters that brings our hearts closer to Allah swt, all that which distances it and practical ways to ove...

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to practice humbleness and humility in our lives. ✨ In this episode, Ustazah Zahratur Rofiqah ( @azzuhaiirah ) will bring us on a journey to discover the depths of why humility is not just desirable but essential on our journey towards Allah swt. Through her insightful wisdom, we'll learn practical way...

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to embody the traits that Allah swt loves. ✨ In this episode, Ustazah Syariati ( @syariatisulaiman ) shares about the many traits that Allah swt loves as mentioned in the Quran and Hadith. From patience to repentance and purification, one can begin to take the necessary steps towards the love of Allah swt....

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to start choosing what Allah swt loves over what we love. ✨ In this episode, Ustazah Unaisah shares about the importance of choosing what Allah swt loves. Reality is, it can be challenging when our choices do not fit the mould of what Allah swt wants for us. However, we will unpack this in our conversation...

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to be grateful for the favours that Allah swt has blessed us with. ✨ In this episode, Sarah Afeefah Ishak ( @withlovesarah__ ) shares her reflections on the many blessings in life that many continue to overlook. From our beating heart to the hands we use to hug our loved ones, she helps us see that practic...

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to contemplate over the beautiful 99 names of Allah swt. ✨ In this episode, Iman Zulhakeem (my brother) and I will bring you through our discussion exploring the perfect names of Allah swt. We shared some of our favourite ones and how they best resonate with us. Keeping in mind the importance of emulating...

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to practice much remembrance in Allah swt. ✨ In this episode, Ustazah Hidayah Roslee ( @hdyhrslee ) shares her reflections on how the remembrance of Allah swt can be done through the tongue, heart, and limbs. She sheds light on one of the most important concepts, which is to realise that communicating with...

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to level up our worship with much purpose. ✨ Have you ever heard of the term 'Rabbaniyyun'? In this episode, we will explore the definition of worship and its relation to this important term. By reflecting on the essence of worship, we can cultivate a deeper understanding of our purpose and a stron...

Ramadhan | There are a plethora of ways to attain the love of Allah swt. One of the many is to build a close relationship with the Quran. ✨ In this episode, Ustazah Az-zahroh Effendi ( @azzahroh.e ) sheds light on the importance of making the Quran the centre of our lives. Taking over @ngaji.sg from her father, Ustaz Effendi, it adds significant weight to our conversation surrounding the Quran, s...

Often, we become blinded to what we have when we experience our most trying times. One may feel like being in the dark, where the only thing visible is what we are struggling with. In this episode, we will explore the depths of gratitude and understand how it can change our perspectives as we navigate through our challenges. We all have the capacity to be grateful and draw strength from it; we jus...

When all else fails and there's no reason left, what can keep us going? This episode is inspired by a closest sister of mine, where we talked about finding purpose in all that we do. We reflected on concepts about doing all things for the sake of Allah swt, the struggles in our pursuits and how we can apply it in our day to day. May the episodes continue to accompany you and bring benefit, insyaAl...

Inspiration | "Do we love them and hold them tight, or do we love them and leave them to Allah?" In this episode, we delve into Hiah Bayazid's ( @hiahticbayazid ) gems of 15 years- juggling work, school, motherhood and novels. As a writer of fictional Malay eBooks, she shares the significance of one's intentions, the drive to become a Muslim resource person in cybersecurity and h...

So much is happening in the world right now. As we witness the strive of our brothers and sisters on social media, some of us may feel overwhelmed with various thoughts and emotions. However, let us remind one another that as long as Allah swt gifts us with the opportunity to make du'a to our hearts' content, there is still hope, strength, and resilience. In this episode, we will be reciti...

Inspiration | "Allah swt is watching you and protecting you from harm." In this episode, we delve into Khairun Atika's ( @khairun_atika_kamsan ) soul searching journey as she authored two novels- New Beginnings & Blessed Unions. She passionately shares the significance of representation, drawing inspiration from her experiences and the stories around her, and what fuels her creat...

Inspiration | "Know that Allah swt is asy-Syakuur, the Most Appreciative." In this episode, Shameema (@shameemashajahan) shares her inspiration behind the holistic life coach pursuits, ways to bring ikhlaas (sincerity) and ihsaan (excellence) in our lives, the concept of du'a in motion, and what fuels her creativity as well as spirituality. May this conversation continue to accompany you and bring...

Muharram | As we embrace the new Hijrah year, we are greeted with the gift of Muharram. For it is a sacred month, filled with blessed days and many moments of practicing gratitude amidst our remembrance of Allah swt. In this episode we will delve into the profound significance of Muharram and the day of 'Ashura', reflect on the practices of the Prophet s.a.w. and explore means of gratitude...