The Submissions Podcast

Every human being on this earth comes from a mother who was once pregnant. Every pregnant woman in our current world and in times gone by have had their own unique paths, stories, experiences and challenges to give birth to the child or children they rear. In 2023, we hosted our first (and insha'Allah not last) live storytelling event for Muslims. In this event, we heard from Zahra - a civil serva...

In this episode, Madihah, a resident doctor in the USA, shares stories from her journey that reveal the beauty of Al-Shakūr—the One who multiplies even the smallest acts of faith with boundless blessings. Through her experiences, she uncovers the quiet yet profound ways Allah’s appreciation and mercy shine through daily life. Tune in for a heartfelt reminder that no effort goes unnoticed by Al-Sha...

Have you ever dreamed of something that felt impossible to achieve? Or come so close to living your dream, only to be met with challenge after challenge? In this minisode, Manal tells us a similar story of her Umrah journey. We learn how every circumstance can shift and every obstacle be removed through complete trust and reliance on Allah. And how Allah grants the most incredible blessings to tho...

This Ramadan our minisodes have taken us to the trip of a lifetime, the throes of babyhood and the zeal of youth. Now, as we bid farewell to Ramadan we make one last stop in the twilight years of life. Farewells can leave us feeling bereft and in this reflection, we walk with Asna in a raw and bittersweet contemplation on grief. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with othe...

Have you ever found that you are reminded of the same subject over and over again in a short space of time? Such that you can now look back and feel so strongly the themes that have characterised the seasons of your life. In this minisode, Aiysha talks us through an uplifting theme that has been emerging from her Ramadan this year and the beautiful reflections that it has sparked. This is a public...

From the event Submissions Live: Journeys in Faith we bring you the highly anticipated tale of how sister Aliyah Umm Raiyaan came to embrace Islam. Her words remind us that our fate is inescapable, to the extent where even we are entirely oblivious to the leaning of our own hearts. We catch ourselves behaving in ways that take us by surprise, in their uncommonality yet in their authenticity, in th...

Inayah and Haaniah talk resetting intentions and how this has played out in the wonderful world of parenting toddlers This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit submissionspodcast.substack.com

Our very own Nafisa was invited to perform Umrah a week before Ramadan. With just hours remaining on her trip, she had one last wish that she had no idea how to fulfil… This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit submissionspodcast.substack.com

As we enter the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah and our loved ones and friends depart for the beautiful journey of Hajj, join us to revisit this episode from 2021 where 3 storytellers shared their experiences of visiting Allah’s blessed House. May He invite us all, insha’Allah! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sub...

As the month of Ramadan comes to an end this year, listen to our latest mini episode in which Asna reflects on her personal journey of how the past few Ramadans have strengthened her faith and empowered her to make decisions with confidence. Join us as we explore the transformative power of Ramadan. Our first ever live storytelling event will be held on 13th May @root25ldn where we will reflect ov...

In this minisode, we'll be sharing a powerful story from Nafisa about her journey of faith and how it helped her cope with the loss of a loved one. She reflects on the importance of remembering the ultimate destination and finding solace in the belief that we will all one day return to our Creator. Join us for this heartfelt episode as we delve into the beauty and power of faith during difficult t...

On 13th May 2023 inshaAllah we will have our first ever live storytelling event @ Root25 Cafe in London. The theme of this event is ‘Journeys in Faith’. Join us in this minisode as Ayne reflects on how in this Ramadan, her son is taking his first steps into Islam. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit submissionspo...

On 13th May 2023 InshaAllah we will have our first ever live storytelling event @ Root25 Cafe in London. In this minisode Haaniah comes full circle to some Ramadan mainstays from childhood. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit submissionspodcast.substack.com

On 13th May 2023 insha’Allah we will have our first ever live storytelling event @ Root25 Cafe in London. The theme for the event is ‘Journeys in Faith’. Join us in this small Minisode, as Inayah reflects on the lesson of slowing down when everything seems too fast. May Allah grant us consciousness and patience in His Presence. Ameen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this wit...

Sometimes we make du’a and we see the answer immediately. Other times we make the same du’a repeatedly and see the answer after many months or many years. The task of the Muslim is to remember - Abu Sa’id al-Khudri reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There is no Muslim who calls upon Allah, without sin or cutting family ties, but that Allah will give him one of three ans...

Sat in a masjid discussion circle on the subject of friendship a few weeks ago, the facilitator asked us ‘what positive influences have your friends had on you?’. As we went around we heard from a friend who had shared the practice of sending ‘I’m thinking of you’ texts, another who’d been given courage to up their modesty game, a friend who exemplified treating secrets shared with her as a closel...

There are people whose presence is like an oasis in a desert. When you’ve found yourself in a tight spot, life feels like it’s constricting around you, each turn delving you deeper into the maze…and relief arrives. In the form of a helping hand or a companion for the road. There are times when we feel Allah’s provision so keenly through the people He sends our way. This episode’s beautiful stories...

Do you know the feeling of life passing by in a daze? When the smoke alarm sounds because you’ve left something too long in the oven; or when your daughter turns 11 but surely it’s only been a couple of years since she was a toddler?! PIN numbers, keys, the purpose of life, we are all prone to forgetting. There are moments though that shake us back to reality, back to remembering. We are thrilled...

The Quran tells us that experiencing loss is an inevitability for the believer, though this may come in many forms. Living through the pandemic has made this a reality for many of us - from the loss of routines, to loved ones and livelihoods. In grappling with processing these experiences, there are layers of light to be found, and the chance to better understand ourselves and our emotions. In thi...

Eid Mubarak to our wonderful community of listeners and storytellers! We pray that you had a blessed Ramadan in which you found personal fulfilment and tranquility. To celebrate the passing of this month of contemplation, all of the Submissions in this Eid Special are beautiful pieces of poetry on the soul’s journey, narrated by their writers. We hope that you enjoy these carefully crafted verses...

Allah SWT mentions in Surah Luqman, Verse 27: "And if whatever trees upon the earth were pens and the sea [was ink], replenished thereafter by seven [more] seas, the words of Allah would not be exhausted. Indeed, Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise." Our lives are filled with stories - some short, some long. Some of them are ongoing while other smaller stories take centre-stage. But all of our stor...

Our hearts seek comfort and sanctuary to feel safe. These sanctuaries can be found in a range of places: at home, in a person or community, a best friend or your local Masjid. Wherever or whoever this connection is with, having our hearts rooted is a powerful motivator to get through life and navigate to the ultimate sanctuary with Allah SWT. In this episode, we hear about the deeper meanings behi...

Allah SWT created humans in the ‘best of stature’ [95:4]. But sometimes - due to the way we are treated and the experiences we have - others may make us feel far from the best. There is no shortage to adversity, discrimination and demeaning behaviour, words or comments from others, and it is in these times we can feel the most voiceless of all.  But Allah SWT also tells us to strive for justice -...

In this special episode of The Submissions Podcast, take a listen to the team talking about the work that goes on behind the stories, their favourite moments, and their favourite parts of the journey of putting together a podcast! Have a listen to Mahnur, Inayah, Umayr, Ayne & Ryhana talking about what goes on behind the scenes of Submissions - what drives them to work on it (with the rest of the...

We experience life in the vast and yet limited ways in which we have been blessed. We see to the extent our eyes allow us to see - we imagine to the extent we are able to imagine.  Allah SWT is beyond all of this, limitless in knowledge, mercy and power. It is sometimes within our everyday realms that we forget this, and if we look a bit harder we find that Allah’s mercy can be found in places tha...