Gracefully Guided

Letting Go & Walking Away With Tawakkul

This is an episode for everyone, whether friendships, romantic partners, colleagues, or family members, we all need to let go of what hurts us. TIMESTAMPS: * Intro- 00:00:00 min * Letting Go of Relationships/Friendships- 00:03:01 min * Letting Go of Past Mistakes/Guilt- 00:22:06 min * Letting Go of Control/Anxiety- 00:40:18 min * Letting Go of the Fear of the Future- 00:53:33 min

The Story of Prophet Isa (Jesus)

In light of everything happening around the world and the renewed focus of faith and identity, this episode explores the Story of Isa/Jesus (as) through the lens of Islam. Below you can skip to different parts of the story. TIMESTAMPS: * Story Begins- 0:02:14min * Maryam's Guardian 0:05:20 min * Growing up in Bethlehem 0:08:58 min * Maryam's News of a child 0:10:21 min * Prophets Isa and Adam 0:12:30 min * Maryam Secluded for Birth 0:14:53 min * Baby in the Cradle Speak 0:19:12 min * The Prophethood of Isa 0:20:31 min * Message of Isa 0:24:12 min * Attempts to Discredit Prophet Isa 0:25:42 min * Isa's Miraculous Gifts 0:26:51 min * A Feast for the Followers 0:30:30 min * The Crucifixion of Isa 0:32:33 min * Worshippers of Isa 0:36:22 min * Lessons Learned 0:39:53 min * Reflections of Islamic & Christian Perspectives 0:47:26 min * Concluding Statement 0:54:34 min

Islamophobia: The Seed Society Has Planted

Susan is back with Leena to discuss a topic we've all internally dealt with. Check out the Timestamps below to skip to the parts you want to listen to! TIMESTAMPS: * Intro- 0:00:00 min * History on 9/11 (The Start of Islamophobia)- 0:02:48min * Identifying the problem ( 1. Police Distrust)- 0:07:11min * Attacks on Spiritual Grounds- 0:12:16min * Laws Governing Against Hijab 0:18:16min * Islamophobia within the Community- 0:30:55min * Racism within the Muslim Community- 0:41:55min * Wounds of Islamophobia & How to Heal it- 0:50:10min * Personal Stories- 0:59:30min * Practical Tips / Closing- 01:05:10 min

Understanding Our Parents Through Compassion

Leena dives into an emotional topic today regarding our parents. Check below to skip to the parts you want to listen to! TIMESTAMPS: * Intro- * Quranic Texts- 00:04:55 min * Prophet Abraham's Story- 00:24:46 min * Understanding our Mothers- 00:28:37 min * How to be Better "Ahsaan" - 00:32:35 min * Understanding our Fathers- 00:41:40 min * NEVER allow others to insult your parents- 00:47:00 min * Tools to be Compassionate- 00:50:58 min * Closing- 00:56:01 min

Islam's Definition of Women's Empowerment VS. Western Feminism

Leena discusses a controversial topic today. What does it mean to be a feminist to you? Can Muslim women truly believe in this ideology? Let's discuss! TIMESTAMPS: * Definition of feminism and what it means in Islam- 00:01:00min * How Islam and western feminism clash- 00:06:45min * How to show true woman empowerment in the West as a Muslim Muslim- 00:12:15min * The right steps to not adhere to universal ideologies as Muslim women living in the west 00:33:17min