1.18 - To Porn or Not To Porn?

TW: General discussions of abuse are conveyed in this episode. We all know the virtues and importance in honouring our parents, doing right by & obeying them. It's natural that this tends to be easier when Allah has blessed us with amazing ones but this sadly isn't the case with all. Although it is an unfortunate situation in addressing difficult parents, Ustadh Abdulwahid Stephenson - founder of Madinah College - tackles this taboo and addresses the following: - What exactly does Islam say about 'being good' to your parents? - Does one have to love their parents? - Navigating disagreements and differences of opinion - What to do when a parent negatively impacts your wellbeing - Parental abuse Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks

One can imagine how daunting it may be to start a business and let alone in your teenage years. Nonetheless, it was Hamse's goal to attain financial literacy as early as he could; so - at just 16 years young - he decided to pursue entrepreneurship which lead to him co-founding his SEO agency. Socotra's newest guest comes on to explain the reasons behind indulging into business at an early age & the pitfalls he faced in the birth of his trade. We talk about the following: - Freeing his parents from financial burden as his main motivation - The arduous process of figuring out the direction he wanted to take his agency - The entrepreneurial journey not being the glitz & glam it may seem to be - Staying focused in a world where humans are absorbed in short-term gratification Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks

In a time today where many complain about the rigid life the traditional 9-to-5 has to offer, it's completely natural for one not to be tempted by the attraction and independence freelancing has to offer. But is it better and - most importantly - the path towards true fulfilment? Shuayb - the founder of Pivot2Tech - has spent the past year creating his bootcamp to help as many people break into their first role into the tech industry. We delve into his switch from radiography to explore the following: - Challenges he faced with his digital marketing agency - The benefits & challenges of freelancing (including work-life balance and financial instability) - Main inspiration behind founding Pivot2Tech - Is freelancing really as alluring as it may seem? Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks

We all have a hand in crafting our own imprint - the main aim being to leave something that is much greater than ourselves. Every single one of us. Mohamed Dualeh - a life coach & personal development trainer - uncovers his story in order to break down what it means to create a legacy and live a life of purpose. We touched on the following: - His work with Cardiff Council in instilling positivity with the youth. - The founding of the Somali Youth Association - How to create a meaningful non-material legacy - Taking your talents back home to give back to your people Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks

Socotra's finally back. A season of captivating conversations, thought-provoking insights and journeys of personal accountability. Sit back, listen and enjoy the curtain raiser - we hope it'll be a season to remember. Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks

In our finale, the hosts reflect on a long-winded season, recall their most enjoyable & difficult episodes to shoot and take the time to answer some of the questions from the listeners. More importantly, we could not end on a note other than thanking you all for supporting us this season - it has been greatly appreciated. We're taking a break and should be back for April 2023 but in the meantime, follow us on our socials below for any updates/events: Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks *If you want to reach out to us to be on an episode for Season 2, email us on [email protected]*

Broken households. Marital Issues. Living in a porndemic. Problems with finances. Unemployment. Battling the education system. Issues that are all secondary to the main problem in that we have truly lost our way with our Lord & failing to remember the purpose of our existence. This penultimate episode is a deep-dive into the reasons as to why many of us have not worked on our relationship with Allah; we delve into the following: - The neglect or laxity with prayers - The vicious whirlwind of sins and the lasting damage on one's soul - Acknowledging we've not taken the time to truly learn Allah and seek knowledge - The power of Dua - The realities of this broken world If you enjoy our episodes, please do subscribe on our platforms and give us a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. Most importantly, tell a friend to tell a friend! Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks

December 1953; Hugh Hefner publishes his 1st Playboy magazine and sells over 50,000 copies whilst becoming an instant sensation.  Fast forward to 2022, where more than 28,000 users are watching porn every second & millions are viewing on a daily basis, it's safe to say that porn is the pandemic that has plagued the world. Accessible, affordable and intense - it is unlike anything our previous generations had to face & yet many are reluctant to shed the appropriate light within their communities. In this episode, we try to crackdown on the ongoing impacts of compulsive pornography consumption and discuss the following: - The origins of porn and why we face a battle like no other - Dopamine influx, Hypofrontality and the effects on the brain - Compound effects of sins - Breaking free from the addiction If you enjoy our episodes, please do subscribe on our platforms and give us a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. Most importantly, tell a friend to tell a friend! Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks

Despite the countless narrations we've come across highlighting the virtues of seeking knowledge, it doesn't shake off the strong reluctance in embarking on this path & trying to stay consistent. This episode is an honest conversation around the struggles we all have in trying to study our deen in the West. Our former host Jacfar comes on once again & we delve into the following: - Do we really value knowledge? - Realising the West is built around our careers and not our religion - Four things to consider before starting the journey - The role of sins in wiping away knowledge - Has social media made us believe a fantasy in raising righteous children?  - If you enjoy our episodes, please do subscribe on our platforms and give us a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. Most importantly, tell a friend to tell a friend! Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks

The pursuit of marriage can be one that is full of hurdles and hardships. Fahad caught up with long-time friend Leeban, who shared his journey to finding his spouse & gave advice to those yet to find their other half. We spoke about the following: - Accepting the journey to a spouse starts with rectifying yourself - Things to consider on the way to finding compatibility - The uncomfortable reality with finances - The social media mirage - If you enjoy our episodes, please do subscribe on our platforms and give us a review on Apple Podcast/Spotify. Most importantly, tell a friend to tell a friend! Twitter: @SocotraTalks Instagram: @SocotraTalks Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68TEJRlxbovWiYYPzAJahd Ask us a question on Curious Cat: https://curiouscat.live/SocotraTalks