Episode 7: Gender roles

Asalamu’alaikum WarahmatuLlah Wahbahrakatu!! It’s been quite a while and I hope all is good.If you decide to listen to this episode do excuse me on the messy editing, I lost part of the recording and I wasn’t going to delete the whole episode because of that🙂I’m still hurt though but khairan In Shaa Allah. This is a reminder to myself first of all not to put a timeline on when and how Allah should respond to our dua’a. We should be mindful of the information we are consuming online, is it something benefiting us or only causing us to burnout. That burnout in turn keeps us away from committing to our Ibadah. Gaining Allah’s pleasure should always be at the center of our worship .REFRENCE OF HADITH MENTIONED;“My servant draws not near to Me with anything more dear to Me than the obligatory duties which I have enjoined upon him. And My servant continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory (voluntary) works so that I shall love him. And when I love him I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him, and were he to ask Me for refuge [from Satan], I would surely grant him it." Bukhari

Asalamu’alaikum WarahmatuLlah Wahbahrakatu 😌it’s been quiet sometime! On today’s episode of Soul Words, I take you through what it feels like to sit in quietude when everything outside feels chaotic. How do we remain grounded in faith despite silent struggles?Sorry about the audio quality , I don’t have my microphone with me and these thoughts just came to mind😭 couldn’t let it go!! Until next time In Shaa Allah!! Fi amaniLlah

Asalamu’alaikum WarahmatuLlah Wahbahrakatu!!It’s been a moment and I hope this episode finds you in the best of health.A short incite on loss and how it shapes our lives as believers. A personal reflection on loss, fear, gratitude, and the reality of preparing for death. Two incidents shifted my perspective this year, reminding me of Allah’s mercy and the importance of grounding ourselves in faith. Reference!!Jabir reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say three days before his death, “None of you should die unless he expects good from Allah.”Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2877Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim“We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure”(2:155)Until next time In Shaa Allah Fi amaniLlah 😊

Asalamu’alaikum WarahmatuLlah Wahbahrakatu. Welcome back to another episode of soul words; on today’s episode I talk briefly on mental and spiritual health. A raw, faith-centered reflection on depression, stigma, and the active work of healing. To anyone going through this phase you’re not alone; no matter what Shaytaan tries to make you believe. It is Allah who holds the cure for whatever ache you feel. I believe there’s still more to talk about on this topic and In Shaa Allah there will be more episodes coming. Please stay tuned😊“ O believers! Seek comfort in patience and prayer. Allah is truly with those who are patient.” (2:153)Quote shared in the episode; Dear me,The pain that you went through once upon a time, The nights that your body ached with pain indescribable, The moments you felt alone despite being surrounded by people; cried in spaces laughter echoed.The days that you walked narrow paths to seek means to cure, The discoveries that left you in a state of despair and doubts.You strove through the darkness and emerged with faith.You trusted your Lord to guide you through and He sufficed you in ways astonishing.You made peace with pain and didn't let it define you!- Her ThoughtsIG @bint_omar_j

Asalamu’alaikum WarahmatuLlah Wahbahrakatu. Welcome to another episode of reflection and relatable content. In this episode I shared some of my thoughts on selflessness and how it benefits all. Ref“Who is he that will Loan to Allah a beautiful loan? for (Allah) will increase it manifold to his credit, and he will have (besides) a liberal Reward”. (57:11)

Asalamu’alaikum WarahmatuLlah Wahbarahkahtu.On this episode of soul words we dive into causes of separation, whether it be in intimate relationships, platonic friendships and all that’s related to it. How does separation affect us and what boundaries do we need to set when it comes to the influence people have in our lives.“Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The example of a good companion (who sits with you) in comparison with a bad one, is like that of the musk seller and the blacksmith's bellows (or furnace); from the first you would either buy musk or enjoy its good smell while the bellows would either burn your clothes or your house, or you get a bad nasty smell thereof."Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 2101In-book reference : Book 34, Hadith 54USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 3, Book 34, Hadith 314

Asalamu’alaikum WarahmatuLlah Wahbahrahkatu!Starting anew isn’t impossible but are you willing to let go of what binds you to the past and start with faith stronger than before?Reference!Abu Bakrah reported: A man praised another man in the presence of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. The Prophet said, “Woe to you! You have cut your companion’s neck! You have cut your companion’s neck! If one of you inevitably praises his companion, let him say: I consider him to be good and Allah will hold him accountable. I cannot testify to anyone’s purity before Allah, but I consider him good as far as is known.”Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2519, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 3000JazakALlah khairan😊

On this episode of soul words podcast we talk about some of the issues affecting both genders in our society. Does our faith limit us to certain ideologies society places on us??“O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).” 49:13JazakALlah khairan for stopping by…

Asalamu’alaikum WarahmatuLlah Wahbahrahktu!! On episode 6 of the soul words podcast I reflect on colliding wants of man and how it affects us differently. Every misstep on our part is a pathway for shaytaan to step in and deter us from the path of righteousness. It’s wise that we remain cautious of the thoughts that we let linger especially when it comes to our relationship with people.Reflections!!“And spend of your substance in the cause of Allah, and make not your own hands contribute to (your) destruction; but do good; for Allah loveth those who do good.” 2:195Al-Bukhaari (13) and Muslim (45) narrated from Anas that the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “No one of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself.”JazakumLlah Khairan!

Asalamu’alaikum WarahmatuLlah Wabahrahkatu!!On episode 5 of the soul words podcast I reflect on stories of the past key focus on struggles, staying firm on belief and the reward that awaits. What is your take away from this???REFERENCE!!!“We did test those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are true from those who are false” 29:3Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "Shall I not tell you about the best of you?" They said, "Yes, O Messenger of Allah." The Prophet said, "The best of you are those with the longest lives and best deeds."Source: Musnad Ahmad 7212With loveHer_thoughts…..