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Breaking Barriers is a pod cast about breaking stereotypes, and starting conversations about religious, racial, ethnic, and cultural issues and misconception. You can follow me on Instagram:@rwrights2 or @Breakingbarriers_rw_

Ruqayah Wrights


    • Sep 24, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 45 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Breaking Barriers

    “The Hijab Tell All Part: 2”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 85:25


    The hijab story and journey of multiple people where they discuss the good, the bad, and the everything in between.

    “The Hijab Tell All Part: 1”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 54:05


    The hijab story and journey of multiple people where they discuss the good, the bad, and the everything in between.

    “The Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Part: 2”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 68:27


    The last Sermon of the Prophet end racism, teaches you how to treat woman, how to treat people Muslim or not, and most of all teaches you have a Muslim should live there lives. People say Islam is out dated but everything in the lasted sermon of prophet and Islam as a whole still has relevant to today.

    “The Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Part: 1”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2023 50:59


    The last Sermon of the Prophet end racism, teaches you how to treat woman, how to treat people Muslim or not, and most of all teaches you have a Muslim should live there lives. People say Islam is out dated but everything in the lasted sermon of prophet and Islam as a whole still has relevant to today.

    “Who we should take as role models as muslims part: 2”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 44:35


    I friends that you keep and the people who you take as your inspirations had a effect on you so you have to be careful in who you chose to influence you. We are told that we are on the dean of our closest companions. So way not take someone who has Allah had honored thought Islam, who Allah has given the glad tidings of Jannah, and who Allah has made to best of people our influences and get to know about them and their lives as of they are our closest companions.

    “Who we should take as role models as muslims part:1 ”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 60:56


    I friends that you keep and the people who you take as your inspirations had a effect on you so you have to be careful in who you chose to influence you. We are told that we are on the dean of our closest companions. So way not take someone who has Allah had honored thought Islam, who Allah has given the glad tidings of Jannah, and who Allah has made to best of people our influences and get to know about them and their lives as of they are our closest companions.

    “Our Ultimate goal”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 41:44


    We all have dreams and aspirations but the ultimate dream and aspiration of a Muslim is to please Allah and be bless through this mercy with Jannah/Paradise for all of eternity.

    The story of Ibrahim

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 86:11


    The story of Ibrahim shows how one man can be a nation by himself and once you have Iman Allah will always be in your concern. This story doesn't only talk about how Allah is in control of everything but the reason and the way how some religious practices and holidays came about in Islam.

    Trusting Allahs plan and the story of Yusuf

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2023 34:52


    We may not always get the things we want when we want them in life but there is a bigger plan for us, and we must always keep that in mind. Everything that was meant for us has already been written and Allah will give us it when the time is right: until then we must have passions and trusted that the plan of Allah is the best plan for us.

    Allah's Mercy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2023 31:50


    This episode is about the vast mercy of Allah. Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "Allah has one hundred mercies, out of which He has sent down only one for jinn, mankind, animals and insects, through which they love one another and have compassion for one another; and through it, wild animals care for their young. Allah has retained ninety-nine mercies to deal kindly with His slaves on the Day of Resurrection."

    “The nikkah”

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 29:00


    In this episode we talk about what happens after the kidbah period and all the things that need to be done for the nikkah. We also give advice on how to have open communication and deal with the changes life beings when adding a spouse to your life.

    “Advice I wish I had growing up”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 31:23


    Life will test us in so many different ways, and it's always nice to know you have someone in your corner to help guide you.

    “When You Meet The One”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2022 36:27


    This episode is about marriage and how to go about things in a Halal way and how you know you've meet the one, “your person”.

    “Making Sacrifices For The Sake of Allah”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 57:06


    This episode is about choosing Allah over worldly desires and the reward that you get for putting Allah first. Throw out prophet Ibrahim and prophet Mohammed life the were tested and made sacrifices for the sake of Allah and because of this there status was elevated, in this life and the next.

    “The Fetishization of Hijabis”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2022 37:05


    This episode is about the resent obsession with hijab and how it is being seen not: as a out word expression of Muslims women, but it is being seen as a sexual desire. The head scarf is being fetishized and tokenized. Hijabi women are being seen recently as an experience and not as a person.

    “Have Patience When Being Tested”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 44:02


    Allah test those who he loves the most but not to break you but to make your Iman stronger and to bring you closer to him. “A soul shall not be burdened with me than it can bare”, 2:286. As Muslims threw hard ship we should try to practice patience and recognize this test is from Allah and it will pass. Verily with hardship comes ease 94:5. And may Allah make what ever trail we are tested with light and give use strength and patience, may Allah give patience, strength, and justice to all the Muslims around the world in what ever there being tested with allahumah ameen ya rub.

    “The Importance of Educating Women”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 52:06


    A lot of the times in society and cultural the education of women is undermined or not seen as important, but to live in society today all people need to have some leave of education. Education is important weather you want to get a high paying job or just to assimilate in today's society. And form a Islam perfective as Muslims we are supposed to do everything in moderation and seek knowledge.

    “Open Communication”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 45:38


    Sometimes it is hard to talk to the people closest to us because we are afraid your struggles or being vulnerable and being dismissed. Sometimes it is especially hard to communicate with our parents. They want what they want and we want what we want but throw communication it can help you find common ground.

    “Palestine & The Oppression of The Muslim World”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2022 67:17


    Palestine and Israel have been at war for 53 years, and Israel has one of the most powerful armies in the world and have been Killing innocent Palestinians stealing their homes and have caused many war crimes on Palestinians. In France and Quebec it is against the law to wear hijab. In India children can't go to school with there hijabs and adults can't go to work with it without the fear of getting hate crimed. The oppression of Muslims is all around the world and people have been turning a blind eyes for years so let's not stay silent let's make them aware.

    “The Importance of Prayer”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2022 44:06


    Lot of times we find it hard to pray or prayer is neglected, but even if your salah is not perfect or your struggle with praying it is better to try than no try at all. We maybe lacking in other aspects of our deen and our salah may not be perfect but it can still be the one thing that grants you Jannah.

    “Scientific Miracles in Islam”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 68:15


    This episode is about how many Scientific ideas today were spoken about first in the Quran before humans discovered or understood it: such as the parting of sale water and fresh water, how they meet but do not mix. These Scientific ideas were sent in the Quran 1400 years ago and it is a proof to us that the Quran is the word of Allah. And it is a proof that some parts of science is Islam.

    “The Night of Decree part: 2”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 48:26


    This episode is about the importance of lilatul qudar/the night of decree. It is said it ayat 3 of surah qudar, “indeed this night is better than 100 nights”. With that said we should all try to make the most of the last ten nights of Ramadan and may Allah bless use to have catch the night of lilatul qudar and it's reward. Ameen

    “Making The Most Of Your Ramadan part: 1”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 52:23


    Ramadan is a time to gain takwah, get closer to Allah, and to build new habits and become better Muslims. This Ramadan we should be more mindful and not judge others because as Muslims we should assume the best in each other. May Allah let this Ramadan we our best Ramadan and be a Ramadan to remember. Alumah Ameen

    “Experiencing FOMO As a Muslim”

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 56:44


    This episode is about different aspects of FOMO we experience as Muslims and how to deal with them. The people you surround yourself with and per pressure has a lot to do with FOMO. It's important to not get cough up in what is popularized and stay true to ourselves and religious believes.

    “Ours mothers”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2022 40:20


    This episode of break barriers is about that status and appreciation for mothers in Islam and all that they do. There is a hadith narrated in Buhari Ap Muslim that's says the best of you men are those who are best to there wives. And another one that states Jannah lays at the feet of your mother. These to Hadith's show the status of women in Islam especially the status of a mother.

    “Growing up muslim”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 81:53


    This episode is about growing up muslim and our personal experiences. We talk about the challenges and joyful moments of growing up as young muslims in the west from a American and British stand point. #muslimah #growingup #discrimination #islam #findingourself #speakingup

    “Modesty”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 48:27


    This episode is about the different aspects of modesty in Islam. Modesty doesn't only apply to the outward appearance of people but it's also there actions and how they live there life.

    “Showing Mercy”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2022 18:13


    This episode is about showing mercy and the importance of being kind. It was the sunnah of the prophet Mohammed peace be upon him to forgive everyone every night before he went to sleep.

    “Falling in Love With Yourself”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 22:17


    Falling in love with yourself is my journey of self love and self acceptance. Stories of my personals struggles and how I got to were I am today.

    “Black and Righteous part 2”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 22:46


    This episode is about the stories of black and righteous people in Islam from the time of the prophet and how they inspire use. Along with, people from the prophets time and now who inspire us to this day.

    “Black and Righteous part 1”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2021 31:22


    This episode is about the stories of black and righteous people in Islam from the time of the prophet and how they inspire use. Along with, our personal struggles and experiences as black Muslims today.

    “The Status of Women in Islam”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 30:20


    Society often portrays Muslim woman as being oppressed but in actuality Islam liberates us. You can see this liberation by just looking at the status of women in Islam.

    “How my Grandma came to Islam”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 20:48


    Allah tells us we will be tested in this live, and tested we will be. Throughout all my grandmother's life she was tested with her family, poverty, oppression, but it did not break her, because who's to say the strength you have isn't enough. And when she found Islam it opened doors for her in life. And she is still tested but she's grateful, and know why she is tested and like everything this will soon pass too.

    “Trailer”

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 5:40


    Hi and Asalamualikum, y'all we're back for another season of Breaking Barriers!!!!! Where we talk about everything racial, religious, and societal issues and misconceptions and break the barriers between people. I can wait for you to listen to this season.

    “Choosing Good Friends”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 24:27


    It's important to surround yourself with good people who want the best for you in life. The people who you surround your self with have a major impact on your life and influences. They could be the reason for your failure or success.

    “Islamophobia”

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 29:31


    For years Islamophobia has been a thing. Especially after 9-11 people hatred for Muslims increased. This prejudice an dislike for Muslims and Islam still continues to affect us around the world every day.

    “Deen over Dunyah”

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 31:20


    A popular hashtags that Muslims in the media use is #Deenovetdunyah. But what does it mean, and how do we as Muslims apply this concept in our everyday lives?

    “Our Daughter's are No Less Than Our Son's”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 35:23


    Girls are often judged more harshly in the eyes of society. And in many cultures around the world women are seen as less then mean. A lot of the times Muslims over lock the rights of women in Islam and mix culture with religion, but if in Allah's eyes we are judged equally and equal held accountable for our mistakes dispute our gender, then as Muslims we should view each other and the same.

    “How Muslims are Viewed in The Media”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 21:10


    Muslims are often miss represented in the media and social media often has a big influence on this generation: from how we act and the people we aspire to be like. I this episode I brush on the war between Israel and Palestine and accidentally said Jerusalem, but I meant Israel. Trigger warning this episode we speak on sensitive topics.

    “Choosing Islam for yourself”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 21:55


    As muslims weather we were born into Islam, converted, or reverted there is always a point in our lives were we choose Islam for ourselves/ comeback to Islam. Or there was a point were we rediscover Islam. Finding Islam for yourself is a journey to self betterment.

    “To be a Black Muslim”

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 22:09


    As black Muslims in society we face two struggles: the struggles of being muslim in the west and the racism that comes with being black. In this episode we speak on the struggles we face with in the Muslim community as Black Muslims.

    “Struggles of the Hijab”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 21:16


    The struggles that we got through as hijabi's in everyday life wearing the hijab, especially in the west.

    “Rights of Women…”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 27:55


    People often believe the hijab or the religion it self oppress women. Joined with sister Roshdyna we speak on this misconception.

    “Is the hijab oppressive?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 4:47


    People often attribute the hijab to oppression but this in not true. Fabric doesn't oppress people, people oppress people…

    Breaking Barriers (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 0:28


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