The journey inward w/ Samona

It's so easy to complain and worry about your circumstances; we tend to forget that the more focus we give them, the more those circumstances grow. The power of dhikr, sincere dua, and talking to Allah in the middle of facing these circumstances is truly remarkable! It is not that the storm disappears, but you find Allah within it, and He makes the storm easy for you to navigate with His nearness, mercy and shifah!Join me in this episode as I share a personal experience of how dhikir/dua helped me in my dunya moment and the beauty of connecting to Allah in this moment.

The danger of constantly turning too distractions/technology in times where your heart wants to be fed other than that. Many of us fall short and forget the emptiness we so badly want to fill; can merely be filled by turning to Allah!--Bonus reflection #maintakeaway: The feelings (dopamine) we get are never there for long. When we get so used to turning to technology in times of emptiness, we become addicted to it; in the future, we will be among those who constantly seek it -> to "feel better" or to distract us from the state of our hearts because that is what we learned and accustomed ourselves too. If we never to turn to Allah admist these moments where we realize we need relief, healing, connection and peace; we will be a slave to the media/technology through our lives.The one who chooses Allah; comes to find out.. that turning to Allah gives the heart purpose, meaning and pleasure. That emptiness? It can be healed by turning to Him and by redirecting your focus on actions pleasing to Him. What technology is doing; is just distancing you from what your really needing: and that is your connection with Allah swt."In it is a void that cannot be filled except by His love, turning to Him, always remembering Him, and being sincere to Him."

This episode is about contentment, finding shukur (gratitude), and learning to appreciate what Allah has given you in a world that constantly exposes you to what others have.The grass is not always greener on the other side; sometimes stepping away from the digital life is what truly helps you reset and regain control of your life once again.

Sneak peak preview! {every wed/fridays of this month I'A}Episode 1: What the dunya makes us feel (social media/comparing vs shukur)Episode 2: Where we seek comfort (technology/distractions vs going to Allah)Episode 3: Where we turn during hardship (dhikir and dua admist challenges)Episode 4: How we treat ourselves through hardship (patience in heavy moments)Episode 5: What we choose when tested (Allahs pleasure vs pleasing others)Episode 6: What we prioritize in our daily lives (scheduling our life around our salahs & how to be watchful of it)Episode 7: How we maintain and restore our relationship with Allah (being real with Allah and seeking His protection)May Allah swt allow us to remain close to Him and continuously turn to Him in a world that constantly nudges us to forget Him, our purpose, and our deen.Allahumma Ameen <3

Who do we run to first when we find ourselves experiencing immense joy, relief, and happiness?Our relationship with Allah SWT during hardship can be so strong, but what happens when He removes that hardship? What does our relationship with Him look like then?--In this episode, we explore how to remain connected to Allah swt during moments of happiness, joy, and relief, and how we can continue to turn to Him even when life feels easy.As we wrap up this season, Jazaku Allahu Khairan for tuning in and being part of this journey! Feel free to share in the comments what you benefited from most this season. <3

Regret and shame are universal feelings that many of us Muslims experience, whether it’s because of a sin we’ve committed or bad habits that continue to hold us back.This episode is dedicated to those who find it difficult to get back on track with themselves and Allah (SWT) after committing a sin, or who are trying to stand back up and try again after experiencing disappointment, shame and a sense of wanting to give up.In this episode, I help you visualize what it looks like to connect and talk to Allah in two different scenarios; how healing can come from that, and how your able to move forward in a time where it feels so difficult.

Join me as we talk together about what sadness looks like, debunking statements and how to find Allah in this state.#HowtoFeelBetter #TheFastwaytoHeal{ What if the cure could be found in merely going to Him.. are we complicating things?}

Sometimes we get so caught up in planning and trying to nitpick at how things will fall into place that we fall into exhaustion, sadness, and even some tears/depression when we cannot figure things out. It was NEVER our responsibility to know every step of our qadar and to know how to get out of hardships. Sometimes merely its talking to Allah, making dua and leaving it in His hands is when change starts to happen.Its not that you need to plan, plan, plan; but really leave it in His hands! This episode speaks about uncertainty, what it is, and how connecting to Allah in this state makes a change + hope and motivation near the end.May Allah swt ease your mind in this demanding chapter of your lifeMuch love- Samona

Ever feel like you do not know how a hardship will end or how Allah swt help will come? Ever feel like you do not know how to navigate tough situations? Maybe your so exhausted, worried or sad.This episode speaks about the reality of the dunya, with deep personal insights to help you truly understand the truth that eventually everything works out and every hardship comes to an end. With a sprinkle of advice, motivation, encouragement, and hope;May Allah swt guide this episode to the ones that need it most <3 {p.s ep 2 of Keep Allah in the loop, dropping this Wednesday!}

It's not that you want to dwell, feel so anxious, or feel worried on purpose, but merely right now you cannot control it. This episode speaks about worry/anxiety, a preview of talking to Allah in this state, the benefit of connecting to Him, and ending with motivation and hope for you. May Allah put ease in your affairs and make it easy for you.Much love- Samona