Amanah Podcast

Assalamu alaykum all! With the blessed month of Ramadan on our footsteps, I wanted to take this time to really talk about the virtues of fasting, and especially its connection to Taqwa- and how it helps us attain God-consciousness. We explore this concept, along with having good assumptions of Allah, the beauty of trials, and ended off talking about the Qu'ran. We hope you benefit from this episode as much as we did!Referenced Tafseer website as resource: http://m.qtafsir.com

Assalamu alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu everyone! After a long hiatus- we are back! And what a better way to come back, than having a wholesome conversation on deen, life, and aspirations with Sihaam Ibrahim, a Sharia Graduate from UQU KSA. *Referenced books by Sister Sihaam*- (Madarij as-salikeen by Ibn Qayyim and Al-Fawaid by Ibn Qayyim)

Assalamu Alaykum beautiful people!!! I pray you are all doing well! Here is a quick update from me! Enjoy and stay tuned for more content, bithni'Llah! Referenced Book: "Hilyat Talib al-Ilm" by Shaykh Bakr Abu Zayd

Embarking on a journey to seek religious knowledge can be exciting and fruitful, yet a serious student must go through many obstacles to prove their worth in receiving this sacred knowledge of Islam. But for the sincere servant of Allah, there is nothing more beautiful than fulfilling the hadith that goes , "When Allah wants good for a person, He grants him/her understanding of the religion". In todays episode, we'll be looking through what this journey was like for Sihaam, a Sharia graduate.

The most beautiful analogy I came across in regards to the Qu'ran is that it is like a love letter from our Creator. Just like how a love letter is addressed to its reader only, Allah SWT addresses us each in every single verse. We can ponder on every verse, and relate it to our own lives and find peace, wisdom, reassurance and contentment. Allah SWT says in the Qu'ran: "The guided are those who believe and their hearts are set at rest by the remembrance of Allah. Behold! By Allah's remembrance (only) the hearts are set at rest." (13:28)

When Allah SWT revealed the ruling of hijab in Madinah, it was said that the women at the time rushed to cover themselves with whatever cloth they found. Their swiftness to obey the commandment of Allah SWT came from the love they had for Allah SWT. How did we respond to hijab? Allah SWT says in the Qu'ran: "Oh Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks close round them. That will be better, so that they may be recognized and not annoyed. Allah is ever Forgiving, Merciful" (33:59)

While every believer is tested in this life, we will never know what tests will befall us, and how long we will have to endure. What brings comfort is that Allah SWT knows all of those details, and He is also the One who can relieve us and also reward us. Listening to the story of the persecution of Imam Ahmed really shows that even the most faithful believers, are tested with the greatest trials.

At times, we may feel that our feelings and efforts go unnoticed. But the reality is, we are way more worthy in the eyes of Allah SWT. No matter what you are going through, always remember the amount of times Allah SWT has blessed you and continues to bless you. He cares about you, and wants the best for you, in this dunya and the akhira. Turn to Him, be open with Him, sincere with Him, and watch how miracles start occurring in your life. Allah SWT says in the Qu'ran: "Despair not of the mercy of God, for God forgives all sins, for He is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful" (39:53)

In this episode, we delve deep into the story of Prophet Yunus, or Jonah (AS), a story really of distress and Du'a. We know in life there are hard moments and enjoyable moments and it's those hard moments that are most painful. There are no better examples, than the Prophets that Allah has sent us - that have shown us how to come out of difficult situations. Their stories provide healing. Sa'd reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "The supplication of Jonah, Dhul Nun, when he called upon Allah inside the belly of the whale was this, "There is no God but You, glory be to You for I have certainly been among the wrongdoers,' (21:87). Verily, a Muslim never supplicates for anything with it but that Allah will answer him." Source: Sunan al-tirmidhi 3305 Nasheed by: @halalsounds2020

There are a few individuals in this life that can provide unconditional sacrifice- and none is like that of the parents. In this episode we reflect over some the Quranic verses and Ahaadith that pertain to the significance of being good to them. “My Lord! Be merciful to them as they raised me when I was young.” (Surah Al Isra, verse 24)

In this episode, sister Maryam joins us to bring us inspiration about her journey towards coming to Allah. This journey of life is one we all share in common, and it will never end until our death. Whether our actions will be accepted, is up to Allah. But one thing is for sure; it is never too late to start.

In this episode, sister Juliann comes on to talk about her experience entering the fold of Islam, the people she's met along the way, and her experience as a young Muslim woman now. In Surah Al-Qasas, Allah says “And indeed now We have conveyed the Word, in order that they may receive admonition. Those to whom We gave the Scripture before it, - they believe in it (the Quran). And when it is recited to them, they say: ‘We believe in it. Verily, it is the truth from our Lord. Indeed even before it we have been from those who submit themselves to Allah as Muslims. These will be given their reward twice over, because they are patient, and repel evil with good, and spend (in charity) out of what We have provided them (verses 51-54).

Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wa barakatuhu everyone! Welcome to the Amanah Podcast! On this platform we will be exploring all aspects of living as Muslimah, with intention and purpose! In this episode we explore the concept of Amanah, or trust. This trust has been given to us by Allah (Azawajal) in the form of free will and intelligence, or order that we may use it to worship Him. It is a huge responsibility. "Indeed, we offered the Trust to the heavens and the earth and the mountains, and they declined to bear it and feared it; but man [undertook to] bear it. Indeed, he was unjust and ignorant.” (Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse 72)