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A weekly podcast by Kaiynath Rabnawaz, a 21 year-old British Muslim graduate in Biomedicine. Episodes are released every Friday and are centred around candid conversations about Islam, culture, society, mental health and studying. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Twitter @thewordaffairs and check out the website www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

Kaiynath Rabnawaz


    • Oct 20, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 46m AVG DURATION
    • 142 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from The Word Affairs

    And We're Back Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2024 55:06


    Kaiynath sits down and talks about the disappearance from the podcast and social media, and answers questions from the listeners! www.thewordaffairs.co.uk Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs

    The Only Way You'll Change Your Life Is With A Growth Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2024 55:21


    In this episode Kaiynath discusses the vital impact of a growth mindset and recognising the characteristics and traits within yourself. Chapters: Chapter 1 - Understanding the differences between a growth and fixed mindset. Chapter 2 - Recognising the traits and characteristics of a growth and fixed mindset. Chapter 3 - studies investigating a growth mindset. Chapter 4 - how to cultivate a growth mindset. Chapter 5 - setting goals with accountability and tracking. Find Kaiynath on @thewordaffairs on Tiktok and Instagram, and www.thewordaffairs.co.uk for more episodes.

    Reddit threads that made us laugh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2024 30:48


    Kaiynath sits down with some deep and some funny Reddit threads to discuss with the audience in this episode! Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Practising GRATITUDE will CHANGE your life and here's how to start

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2024 49:55


    In this episode, Kaiynath discusses the research behind gratitude and how to implement it in your life, in these chapters: Chapter One - Why you should practise gratitude. Chapter Two - Steps to incorporate gratitude into your life. Find Kaiynath on: @thewordaffairs - Instagram and Tiktok www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    The mindset to MAXIMISE your DUA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 60:25


    You know what dua is, but you don't know how to maximise it? This episode is for you - packed with hadiths, evidence and relation to self-development. Chapter 1 - Understand the importance of dua. Chapter 2 - Maximise your dua with the dua sandwich method. Chapter 3 - Maximise the time you make dua at. Chapter 4 - Shift your focus to sabr and tawakkul Chapter 5 - Understand the answer to your dua. Follow Kaiynath for more content on: Instagram - @thewordaffairs Tiktok - @thewordaffairs

    Change your mindset on being SINGLE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2024 57:00


    Chapters of the episode: Chapter 1 - understand singlehood is a blessing. Chapter 2 - maximise singlehood to achieve maximum happiness. Chapter 3 - prepare for your long-term commitment by figuring out what you want. Find Kaiynath on Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs

    3 Life Lessons We Could All Do With

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 53:28


    In this episode, Kaiynath discusses the three types of lesson we all need to hear at some point in our life surrounding judging, shaming, praising and prioritising. Tiktok and Instagram: @thewordaffairs

    Beauty Standards and Seeking Validation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2024 51:24


    We're back with another episode after Ramadan! Join us to have a deep chat on how haya is transmitted through not just the way you dress. but how you avoid conforming to the beauty standards and seeking validation. Instagram: @thewordaffairs Tiktok: @thewordaffairs

    Take Your Heavy Heart Into Ramadan

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2024 54:45


    In this episode we discuss the reminders and pieces of advice when it comes to dealing with how we view the world and how we can use it to benefit Ramadan www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Tiktok and Instagram

    Is It Really Possible To Plan Ramadan? Feat. Dina Aziz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 52:50


    In this episode, Kaiynath sits down with Dina Aziz, the author of the 'Ramadan Planner' and discusses how to plan your Ramadan effectively but more specifically, the lessons we learn behind this blessed month and how to change our lifestyle for the better. How to find Dina on social media: Instagram: @dinaaaaziz Twitter: @dinapapii Tiktok: @dinawithdanina How to find Kaiynath: Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk How to find Kaiynath's business: Instagram and Tiktok: @priveflorals

    Controversial Reddit Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2024 52:32


    Kaiynath sits down to discuss some Reddit threads which could be controversial or common practice? Who knows, find out in this episode! www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Instagram and Tiktok

    4 Muslim Mindset Shifts For Prayer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 54:39


    Praying is a duty of all Muslims but sometimes, one that is ultimately hard to maintain. In this episode, Kaiynath discusses 4 ways you can shift your mindset into being more consistent with praying and give it the priority it deserves. www.thewordaffairs @thewordaffairs on instagram and tiktok

    4 Ways To Combat The Fear Of Failure

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2024 68:34


    In this episode we discuss what the fear of failure is, the symptoms relating to it and how to overcome it - and with our Reddit threads making a return! www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Instagram and Tiktok

    3 Ways You Are Limiting Yourself And How To Fix It

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2024 50:06


    This episode is a discussion of 3 major ways you may be limiting yourself, and that's why you are not achieving what you want in life and you cannot change your life. Kaiynath discusses how to identify these 3 mistakes, and how to fix them so that you can maximise what you want in life.

    5 Lessons I Learned In 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2023 51:59


    In this episode, we highlight the 5 take-aways of 2023 and the lessons we will take with us into 2024, but also, with insights and reminders from the listeners. www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Instagram and Tiktok

    Life Does Not End

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2023 49:42


    We are in Agadir so enjoy a little episode on a rooftop terrace somewhere in Morocco, with some inquisitive self-reflection and life lessons!

    People Always Reveal Themselves

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2023 46:29


    In this episode we run through a Reddit thread and a question from the listeners, in a thought-provoking conversation that will make you think. www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Instagram and Tiktok

    How Islam Helps You Escape From The Hedonic Treadmill

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2023 53:13


    This episode discusses the theory of the hedonic treadmill and how to use the hedonic adaptation prevention model to escape it - but more specifically, how Islam actually encompasses this and is the way out of it. Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs

    We've Made Millions Of Core Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 52:05


    In this deep, nostalgic and somewhat melancholic episode, the idea of forming core memories that are only realised upon reflecting is discussed, from all the highs to the lows of it. Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and let us know what you thought of the episode - feedback is top tier!

    How One Person's Voice Can Impact So Much

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 36:43


    In this episode, we talk about how the actions of one person can snowball positively into the actions of others. Tiktok and Instagram: @thewordaffairs

    Overachieving Can Be A Narcissistic Relationship!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2023 63:51


    This episode talks about how overachieving can at times feed into a negative and self-doubting narrative that affects our gratitude. We also discuss the current situation of the Palestinian genocide, and how we must never stop talking about Palestine. www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Instagram and Tiktok

    Evil Eye And Keeping It Private

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2023 57:12


    This episode touches on evil eye and what it is, and the ways it can manifest into - as well as some real life stories of it. @thewordaffairs on Tiktok and Instagram

    Palestine Will Be Free - Why does it matter so much to Muslims?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 72:34


    In this episode, Kaiynath discusses why Palestine is so significant and beloved to the Muslims, delving into the history behind it by linking it to the Qur'an and Hadiths, as well as talking about the correct terminology to use, and rejecting the brainwashing of the media. In this episode, the journal article referred to can be found here: https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/293252#:~:text=The%20Prophet%20Muhammad%20gave%20good,there%2C%20If%20God%20wills%22. The reference to Plan Dalet - the Israeli Zionist plan of apartheid and creating the genocide can be found here: https://imeu.org/article/plan-dalet If you'd like to donate to support Palestine, there is a 100% donation policy with Launch Good and Matw Project in collaboration with The Word Affairs and can be found here: https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/thewordaffairs_palestine_emergency_appeal?src=969461%23%21%2F&fbclid=PAAaYBltve5ptUmiD6DbxqlSTLrCBHT1ESAMMVBQq0MXn26kTni36SdYr092w_aem_AY5wVj7cvCJE8T7QZtzhcrjVrr8D_NgcJXOufMrXgTI5qqO11T6IhroNZLm1l9Y9vqY#!/

    Writing It Down And The Muslim Woman Dilemma

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 70:01


    In this episode we sit down and discuss the effective ways of to-do lists, getting stuff done and writing it down. And as usual, Reddit serves with some interesting stories with this week's dilemma being about Muslim women. www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Tiktok and Instagram

    Creepy Reddit Stories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 36:06


    In this episode we explore the creepy and mysterious Reddit threads with a bit of a dark turn. @thewordaffairs on Tiktok and Instagram

    The Netflix Show Of Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2023 41:46


    In this episode we discuss how you can view your life as a show with seasons, new characters and new arcs.# www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Instagram and Tiktok

    Crazy Reddit Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2023 58:27


    In this episode the Reddit threads POPPED off! Tune in for juicy stories and shocking situations. www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Instagram and Tiktok

    Our Generations Protected Their Belongings

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2023 50:02


    In this episode we talk about the concept of consumption and possession and how its changed throughout the generation - from the first migration to today. www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on Instagram and Tiktok

    You Need To Start Being Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2023 55:43


    In this episode we talk about practising the art of solitude and how choosing yourself will actually allow you to understand the importance of sticking to boundaries, values and morals.

    A Dua That Literally Changes Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2023 52:54


    In this episode, we discuss the power of dua and specific duas to make, as well as during which times they are most accepted. Not only this, but a small chat on powerful formulae you can create to get the best effect of your dua!

    Add Your Wellbeing To Your Routines

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 39:21


    In this episode, Kaiynath discusses how wellbeing, taking time out for yourself, showing up for yourself and depending on Allah are all crucial add-ons to daily routines. Instagram: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Your Environment Is A Reflection Of You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2023 58:00


    In this episode Kaiynath discusses the changes an environment has on you, with the impacts and the way it can represent you, as well as how mums always know best! www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs - instagram and tiktok

    Stop Expecting It To Fall Out Of The Sky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2023 58:04


    Kaiynath sits down for a refreshing and forward episode about creating a life with intentional changes to finally achieve what you so desperately want in life - by putting out good thoughts and positive mindsets to receive them in return! www.thewordaffairs.co.uk @thewordaffairs on tiktok and instagram

    Allah Tested Me With My Dua During Umrah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2023 76:30


    Kaiynath sits back and talks about her umrah journey with the audience - a beautiful and uplifting experience with so many different takes and turns, including how a specific dua she made was answered right there, but also tested too. Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    The Month of Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 89:34


    Kaiynath is back after a long break from podcasting and social media with an honest conversation, messages from the lovely listeners and a story that is close to her heart, talking about grieving and death. Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    The Man Who Tried To Cheat Allah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2023 59:14


    In this episode Kaiynath has a heavy discussion surrounding the fear we should have of Allah - out of respect, humility and awe. A beautiful hadith. An understanding of the true aspect of fear and tawakkul. Instagram: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Some Sweeter Reddit Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 43:51


    In this episode Kaiynath finds some amazing Reddit threads to actually pleasantly surprise the listeners with this week! Tiktok and Instagram: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Muslim Reddit Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2023 42:14


    In this episode, Kaiynath finds some interesting Muslim threads on Reddit! Tiktok and Instagram: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Salah At Younger Ages

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2023 68:42


    In this episode Kaiynath discusses the various perspectives regarding Islam that is portrayed to younger children surrounding the obligatory acts, as well as answers some of your responses on the topic. And as usual, some interesting Reddit threads. Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Realistic Resolutions and Islamic Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2023 60:47


    Kaiynath is back with another episode and talks about the setbacks and aims we have when setting goals, and the difference between motivation and deadline. With a spin on goals in the sense of Islamic aims and aspirations, and Reddit threads! Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Snooping, Picky Eaters And Family Secrets | Reddit Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2022 55:57


    In this episode Kaiynath sits down and goes through a new set of Reddit threads including a handpicked thread sent in by the listeners! Tiktok and Instagram: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Ghosting and Isolating

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2022 55:57


    In this episode Kaiynath talks about all things ghosting, isolating and mental break-ing. It's a solid episode with a different perspective on why people ghost friends, messages and calls. Also the usual Reddit threads - with a beautiful message on how to deal with wanting male attention! Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    5 Lessons Of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 74:06


    Kaiynath sits down and reflects back on the lessons she learned from 2022, ranging from life to Deen and everything in between. And - the last Reddit threads of 2022!

    'The Girl Best Friend' and More Reddit Threads

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 49:26


    Kaiynath is back with another episode to discuss some crazy Reddit threads ranging from all sorts of issues - join her for a lighthearted episode and some shockers. Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Friends And Companionship ft. Yasmin Begum a.k.a @thelittlegiftshop.co

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 77:42


    In this episode Kaiynath and Yasmin sit down and talk about the benefits of having righteous friends and people who will keep you on the right path! Apologies for the slight audio difference. They also sat down and discussed anonymous questions sent in and a reddit thread as usual. Instagram: @thelittlegiftshop.co and @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Welcoming People Into The Muslim Community

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2022 60:40


    In this episode, Kaiynath goes into detail about the positives and negatives of the Muslim community when it comes to welcoming new people and judging our own fellow Muslim brothers and sisters. And as usual, a Reddit thread to finish it off. Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Don't Bury Your Daughters

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 54:33


    A deep and mentally challenging episode in which Kaiynath sits down and talks about the age old traditions and practices regarding the birth of daughters, the negativity where it arose from and how Islam came to abolish these practices. TW: miscarriage. Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

    Maybe A Poor Person Is A Test For You

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2022 56:21


    In this episode, Kaiynath discusses the links and connections between income, rizq and wealth. Charity is an act that does not decrease our wealth in Islam, yet sadly the message has been lost roughly in today's generation. And Reddit threads! Instagram and TIktok: @thewordaffairs

    Refusing To Share Their Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2022 27:37


    In this episode Kaiynath is in Morocco! Join her for a little chat on threads, confessions and questions from Reddit. Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs

    Islam And Productivity ft. Daanish.Medic

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2022 69:33


    Daanish Mahmood, also known as Daanish.medic on Instagram and Tiktok, joined Kaiynath this week to have a deep conversation about Islam and how it reformed productivity for him, as well as the massive impact it had on his journey through medicine. It got a little emotional as well! Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs @daanish.medic

    Trust Your Gut Instinct!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2022 46:07


    Kaiynath sits down to reflect on the whole concept of gut instinct and why it is so strong when coming to make decisions and warnings about situations. And we are back with the Relax with Reddit segment! Instagram and Tiktok: @thewordaffairs www.thewordaffairs.co.uk

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