Preparing for Ramadhan

The OQJ team discusses our Ramadhan preparation and reflect on overcoming our struggles as we settle into a new routine in this beautiful month of Ramadhan.

Remarkable women have done remarkable things in every part of the world in every time in history. One such woman, revered by billions, is Khadijah bint Khuwaylid (Khadijah, daughter of Khuwaylid), born in Mekka in 555 CE. In this episode, we share how she inspires us.

The OQJ team discusses ways to take care of ourselves and seeking help for mental health - our experience in being overwhelmed, tired and confused, and turning to Allah to find hope and peace.

The OQJ team reflects on our hijrah journey - our unique individual experiences and lessons we learnt along the way.

Whenever we think of rizq (provision) in having children, we often think of monetary provision. We all know that rizq in having children can come in many forms. In this episode, we share our thoughts on having and raising children.

The Quran tells us that the only true way to happiness in our lives is to follow the Deen, and it is much better than the wealth and luxuries of this world. How do we balance our pursuit of happiness on Earth and the hereafter? In this episode, we discuss our experiences and struggles with trying to find contentment.

Throughout his life, Prophet Muhammad SAW treated his wives the way they should be treated. They were gratified by his presence, tenderness, affection, and the love he provided to them was second to none. In this episode, we discuss how we can emulate Rasulullah SAW's approach to his marriage and spouses.

Stressful or physically demanding work on top of juggling family life can lead to fatigue. However, getting tired by searching for sustenance for your family or for the sake of the hereafter is one of the types of fatigue that Allah SWT loves. In this episode, we discuss our work habits and how to overcome the feeling of weariness over our jobs.

When we are done with our worldly tasks, we often feel tired. We feel exhausted. And sometimes we feel our worship as a burden. Even the bare minimum feels heavy. And we try to finish it as quick as possible. How can we change that? In this episode, we discuss our struggles in worship and its rewards.

If a calamity befalls the Muslim such as in his health or wealth, what is the correct way of dealing with it according to Islam? In this episode, we discuss Tawakkul, or the reliance on God or "trusting in God's plan" in this episode.