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Sincerely Sumayah


    • Apr 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 11m AVG DURATION
    • 42 EPISODES

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    The Sincerely, Sumayah podcast is an incredibly impactful and insightful podcast that delves into various aspects of life and brings forth a deep understanding of the beauty of the Quran and the mercy of Allah. Soumaya's gentle reminders serve as a guiding light for those going through difficult times, offering solace and advice when there may be no one else to turn to.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Soumaya's ability to convey complex concepts in a concise yet profound manner. Her explanations are detailed enough to provide a comprehensive understanding, but she also manages to keep them straightforward and easy to follow. This allows listeners to absorb valuable information without feeling overwhelmed or confused. Additionally, her sincerity shines through in every episode, creating a strong connection with her audience and making her relatable on a personal level.

    The worst aspect of this podcast may be its length. Some listeners may desire longer episodes that delve even deeper into the topics being discussed. However, it is important to note that Soumaya's ability to condense valuable information into shorter episodes is what makes this podcast accessible and effective for many individuals who have limited time.

    In conclusion, The Sincerely, Sumayah podcast is an absolute gem in the world of podcasts. Soumaya's eloquence, morals, values, and perspective make her an exemplary figure for all Muslims to follow. Her honesty and raw emotional reflections make this podcast relatable and inspiring. Whether you are a born Muslim or a revert searching for guidance, Sincerely, Sumayah will undoubtedly leave a lasting impact on your life journey as it has done for countless others.



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    Latest episodes from Sincerely, Sumayah

    If I Could Record One Last Podcast This Would Be It

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 22:33


    I'm not sure why the audio is going in and out on this recording but I am sending it anyway. I will not be deterred :) This is probably the most important episode I have ever done. I'm sharing four life-changing habits/practices that you would miss out on if you left them. There's no gimmick. It's the real deal on how to turn your life and relationship with Allah around. I cannot wait to hear all of the beauty that comes into your lives and the ways Allah blesses you, fixes your heart, and turns your lives around. Jazakum Allah khair for listening. I look forward to sharing more. Sincerely, Sumayah

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Final Episode]— I'd love to but I can't.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 8:04


    The Sincerely, Sumayah podcast is moving to a new platform called Substack. Become a free or paid subscriber to receive new content, videos and podcasts at: https://sumayah.substack.com All of the Sincerely, Sumayah classic edition episodes will remain available for listeners. ______ A brief episode on boundaries, vulnerability and human limitations. “I don't want to let anyone down, and feel like I've failed them if I can't be supportive. Sometimes I am struggling myself and I realized I have no one who actually listens to me.”

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 40] Support During A Crisis — Telling More Gracious Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 13:02


    What happens when you are going through a challenging time and your closest people let you down? What does it mean when they don't show up for you? Can we acknowledge our personal limitations around being there for our people, and extend that compassion to them when it's our turn?

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 39] Are They Ready to Hear It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 8:13


    All of our timelines for understanding and growth differ and we can't rush or control our own timing or those of others. Instead of questioning whether we could have done more to get a message across, a different question would be whether our audience is ready to hear it.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 38] Social Media: A Perfectly Polished Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2022 19:57


    Where's the line between playing the part and being an entire human being? Thoughts on navigating vulnerability, openness, reality and truth in the context of social media and marketing.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 37] A Million Mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 8:41


    Allah (awj) is inviting you to come back to Him. He has not given up on you. He still wants you. He sees the good in you, even when you no longer see it in yourself. Even after a million mistakes. All you need to do is to turn to Him

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 36] One Last Thing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 7:00


    You aren't unworthy, corrupt or so lost that you should just give up on yourself. You're not too far gone. If you have nothing else, hold on to the one last thing. It may be the thing that saves you.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 35] Trusting Divine Timing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 10:56


    Where's the line between trusting in Allah and tying your camel? How do you know when you've done enough? What if you miss out on a chance?

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 34] Giving with Healthy Boundaries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 5:50


    This one is for all of the kindhearted, naturally giving, generous people who have become afraid of being used or taken advantage of. You can set boundaries that protect you and allow you to decide when and how you help others. It doesn't make you withholding or selfish, it just makes you human.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 33] The Fear of Being Too Needy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 7:15


    This episode is about the fear of being too needy in relationships and how to manage our expectations and emotions.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 32] Creating Safety in Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 15:31


    A lie has a mother & father. Let's examine our role in creating a safe environment in our marriages, families and the community at large.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 31] Where The Couple Ends & You Begin

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 11:45


    What happens to a couple when one person makes their partner the center of their universe? Where are the lines between our individual lives and being part of a couple?

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 30] How Can I Love You Better?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 9:08


    It makes it a lot easier for them to show up for you in the right way when you tell them how you want to be loved, and vice versa.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 29] The Delicate Dance of Friendship

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 6:33


    We can both accept things that are outside of our control, and allow ourselves to feel how we do about them happening.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 28] Taking the Time to Get to Know Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2021 7:29


    Just like you understand its natural to spend time getting to know someone you just met, you also need to take the time to get to know yourself. It isn't arrogant or selfish to ask questions, reflect or pay attention to your inner world.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 27] Transactions & Unspoken Expectations

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 9:36


    A person who gives with the expectation of getting the same in return will feel resentful and empty when they don't get that. When you don't love and respect yourself it can actually drive healthy people away from you. Securely attached, emotionally healthy people aren't usually drawn to people-pleasing or martyr behaviour.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 26] Getting Curious About Our Inner World

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 5:11


    It's really hard to mentor someone who isn't willing to get curious about themselves. People tend to be focused on analyzing others' behaviours and choices. A key qualifier for effective healing and growth is being open and curious about your own inner world.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 25] Balancing Boundaries & Triggers

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 4:02


    Taking responsibility for the process of your growth and healing means dealing with triggers and setting healthy boundaries.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 24] Red Flags & Deal-breakers • Am I asking for too much?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2021 10:12


    I haven't met anyone who meets my criteria without deal-breakers. Does this mean I'm being too picky? Where's the line between having impossible standards and settling?

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 23] The Gift of Possibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 5:24


    Each person comes with their gift. Can you be receptive to the gift and let the experience go with grace? Can it mean that Allah (swt) is showing you that you are worthy and that this is possible for you?

    Thought: Friendship // An Exchange of Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 4:42


    There are relationships that primarily take from us, others that nourish us and some that do both. Where's the balance?

    Thought: A Home To Come Back To

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 6:24


    You can always come back home. You've never gone too far or changed to much to be welcome.

    Thought: A Lesson on Boundaries from the Qur'an

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 5:50


    In the story of Musa (pbuh) and Al-Khidr in Surat Al-Kahf, we witness an interaction between a Prophet who is also a distinguished leader of his people, and a slave of Allah that had been given knowledge and a special understanding of matters.

    Thought: That doesn't make you a bad Muslim or a bad person

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 7:29


    Reflecting on Ayah (7:43) from the Quran, and how feeling all that we do is part of the Human experience in this world. It doesn't mean anything about who you are or your character.

    Thought: Knowing it // Listening to your intuition & gut feeling

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 7:20


    Do you pause after an experience to check in with yourself and see how it leaves you feeling? Do you pay attention to the effect people, media, places or even food have on you afterwards?

    Thought: Your Feelings Are Valid // It's okay to feel that way.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 14:13


    For everyone who apologizes before sharing their thoughts or feels like what they're thinking isn't normal or probably not even acceptable.

    Thought: They're not a bad person

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 3:58


    Look at the bigger picture.

    Season 3 — Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 15] Heartbreak, Betrayal & Infidelity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 22:55


    This episode is brought to you by Haven for Heartbreak. A safe space for women facing heartbreak, betrayal and Infidelity trauma, facilitated by Sumayah Hassan. Share your story anonymously, read stories and join a meeting over at https://havenforhearbreak.com

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 14] Acceptance: A Safe Haven in Hardship

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2019 10:15


    For the fighters who are in the heart of the storm. You can put down the armour. It's safe with Him ❤️

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 13] The Abundance of Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 13:08


    Moving the idea of love being something scarce that must be sought or performed for, to it being something abundant and ever-present. If you knew you were loved and supported unconditionally, what would change for you?

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 12] Permission

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 9:17


    On being stuck and making tough decisions.

    Season 2 — Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 11 ] Give Yourself What You Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2019 8:12


    Season 2 of Sincerely, Sumayah is on Hope & Healing You have the ability to meet your own needs. A simple powerful shift towards your personal wellbeing.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 10] On Boundaries & Bad Adab

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 17:44


    Treat people as you'd like to be treated.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 9] Beautiful One with the Broken Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2019 21:25


    A letter to you, beautiful girl with the broken heart. You know who you are ❤️

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 8] Identities & The Business of Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 11:54


    How do you define yourself? Who are you really? Who do you think we need you to be?

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 7] Super Mom & Other Mythical Creatures

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 12:21


    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 6] Spirituality vs. Personal Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 18:01


    Is having a spiritual connection to your Creator a substitute for applying yourself and doing the work? // http://www.patreon.com/quranjournal

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 5] The Art of Accepting Where You're At

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2018 18:15


    How can I accept the past, make the most of the present and have hope for the best possible future? Heads up: The second half is louder than the first. Turn down the volume around 9 minutes so I'm not screaming at you.

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 4] Underdeveloped Characters

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 17:40


    Labels, roles, criticism & judgement. This is who you need to be. Says who? ---- www.patreon.com/quranjournal

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 3] Stories of Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 15:56


    We plan and Allah plans. A story about trust in Allah, hardship and ease. ------ www.patreon.com/quranjournal

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 2] Creative Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2018 16:14


    Putting your heart and soul into making something and presenting it to the world is one of the scariest things to do. It isn't just scary for the first timer, but for every single one of us. www.patreon.com/quranjournal

    Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 1] It's Okay to Walk Away

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2018 12:31


    It's true you can't control how other people behave towards you. But it's up to you to decide when something isn't working for you, and whether you want to continue to accept that or not. ---- www.patreon.com/quranjournal

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