EP135: Our Sweet Memories of an Imperfect Ramadhan (with Sarah Afeefah Ishak)

EP137: The Unconditional Love I Never Thanked You For (Mother's Day Special)

"Once you have asked from Allah swt, let Him handle it. He knows better what should be done." 💐 There are forms of love we only begin to recognise as we grow older. The kind that gives quietly, worries constantly, forgives repeatedly, and continues showing up even in exhaustion. In part two of the Mother's Day Series, I sit with my mother to reflect on the unconditional nature of a mother's love. From always wanting to give the best to her children, to turning to Allah SWT in moments of fear, helplessness, and silent struggle. We also explore the kinds of appreciation mothers truly long for, and how some of the deepest acts of love were hidden in the ordinary things we once overlooked. May the episodes continue to accompany you and bring benefit, insyaAllah 🤍 ------------------------------------------ 🧕🏻 Thank you to Diri for supporting conversations that honour women, motherhood, and the stories we carry forward. Diri is a Singapore fashion brand rooted in empowering women through identity, confidence, and heritage. Through culturally inspired contemporary pieces, Diri seeks to uplift and celebrate the quiet strength carried by women across generations. Their Scripted Scarves© are crafted from 100% recycled RPET fabric, giving new life to discarded plastic bottles through thoughtful and sustainable design. Check out the collections ⁠here⁠ [https://www.diriofficial.com/] and follow ⁠Diri on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dirihq/]. Pieces worn in this episode: Resilience Collection (in Sky x Aegean, XL Rectangle, jawi: tenang) andBalance Collection (in Sage, XL Rectangle, jawi: keadilan) Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notesfromnurhdyhaz/]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@nurhdyhaz]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nurhdyhaz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

EP136: Things I Never Understood About You Before (Mother's Day Special)

Happy Mother's Day to all Mothers and Mother-figures! 💐 There are many things about our mothers that we only begin to understand as we grow older. The quiet exhaustion. The unseen sacrifices. The constant choosing of family, even at the expense of themselves. Alhamdulillah, in this first part of the Mother's Day Series, I sit with my mother to talk about the hidden struggles of motherhood. The things I never noticed, never asked about, and perhaps never fully understood before. From carrying emotional burdens silently to what it truly means to put family first, this conversation is an attempt to slow down and see our mothers more gently, more honestly, and more deeply while we still can. May the episodes continue to accompany you and bring benefit, insyaAllah 🤍 ------------------------------------------ 🧕🏻 Thank you to Diri for supporting conversations that honour women, motherhood, and the stories we carry forward. Diri is a Singapore fashion brand rooted in empowering women through identity, confidence, and heritage. Through culturally inspired contemporary pieces, Diri seeks to uplift and celebrate the quiet strength carried by women across generations. Their Scripted Scarves© are crafted from 100% recycled RPET fabric, giving new life to discarded plastic bottles through thoughtful and sustainable design. Check out the collections here [https://www.diriofficial.com/] and follow Diri on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dirihq/]. Pieces worn in this episode: Resilience Collection (in Sky x Aegean, XL Rectangle, jawi: tenang) andBalance Collection (in Sage, XL Rectangle, jawi: keadilan) Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notesfromnurhdyhaz/]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@nurhdyhaz]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nurhdyhaz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

EP135: Our Sweet Memories of an Imperfect Ramadhan (with Sarah Afeefah Ishak)

Ramadhan | "Your Ramadhan was a proof that you tried, and that's important to recognise." ✨ Ramadhan is not only remembered by how much we did, but by what it did for us. In this closing episode of our Ramadhan series, we reflect on the memories that shape the month: the quiet moments of closeness, the unseen victories, the softened hearts, and the feelings that linger long after the moon departs. Together with love, Sarah [https://www.instagram.com/withlovesarah__/], we explore what it means to honour Ramadhan without pressure, to carry its light gently into the rest of the year, and to trust that even imperfect striving leaves behind something beautiful. A reflective conversation to close the month, and keep its meaning alive. _________ For this Ramadhan episode, we are deeply honoured to be hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vivere Design Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://vivere.com.sg/] whose journey spans over two decades. 23 years of building not just spaces, but relationships rooted in trust and satisfaction. Their ethos goes beyond craftsmanship; they uphold every client's home as an amanah (a sacred trust) handled with sincerity, responsibility, and heartfelt care. Each project is treated as if it were their own home, approached with honesty, excellence, and the best of intentions in every detail. In a month that teaches us about trust, accountability, and ihsan, it feels especially meaningful to collaborate with a team whose values mirror the very essence of Ramadhan. 📱 Follow Vivere Design Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠socials⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/vivere_design_concept/?hl=en] to learn more about their services 🏢 Book an appointment and visit their showroom at 176 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387492 _________ While you're at it, you are invited to be part of the Ramadhan Iftar Meals fundraiser with Global Ehsan Relief Singapore. From just $10, you can support a family in need and ease their journey this fasting month. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://t.ly/IFTAR01] (t.ly/IFTAR01) to elevate your Ramadhan and uplift theirs. May the episodes continue to accompany you and bring benefit, insyaAllah 🤍 Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notesfromnurhdyhaz/]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@nurhdyhaz]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nurhdyhaz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

EP134: These are the Quiet and Subtle Gifts of Ramadhan (with Ustazah Amirah Munawwarah)

Ramadhan | "As a servant of Allah swt, you will be given constantly due to His generosity." ✨ As Ramadhan draws to a close, many of us quietly wonder if we did enough. If our fasting, prayers, and intentions were truly worthy of this blessed month. But what if Ramadhan was never only about what we managed to do, but also about what Allah swt chose to give? In this episode, we reflect on the gifts to those who fast. Joined by Art Therapist, ⁠Ustazah Amirah Munawwarah⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/amirahm.athr/], we explore how small acts of remembrance carry immense mercy, how spiritual practices create a sense of safety for the heart, and why feeling spiritually quiet towards the end of Ramadhan is not a failure. If you are ending this month with a heart wondering whether you fell short, this conversation is a gentle reminder that Ramadhan may have given you more than you realise. _________ For this Ramadhan episode, we are deeply honoured to be hosted by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vivere Design Studio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://vivere.com.sg/] whose journey spans over two decades. 23 years of building not just spaces, but relationships rooted in trust and satisfaction. Their ethos goes beyond craftsmanship; they uphold every client's home as an amanah (a sacred trust) handled with sincerity, responsibility, and heartfelt care. Each project is treated as if it were their own home, approached with honesty, excellence, and the best of intentions in every detail. In a month that teaches us about trust, accountability, and ihsan, it feels especially meaningful to collaborate with a team whose values mirror the very essence of Ramadhan. 📱 Follow Vivere Design Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠socials⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/vivere_design_concept/?hl=en] to learn more about their services 🏢 Book an appointment and visit their showroom at 176 Sims Avenue, Singapore 387492 _________ While you're at it, you are invited to be part of the Ramadhan Iftar Meals fundraiser with Global Ehsan Relief Singapore. From just $10, you can support a family in need and ease their journey this fasting month. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://t.ly/IFTAR01] (t.ly/IFTAR01) to elevate your Ramadhan and uplift theirs. May the episodes continue to accompany you and bring benefit, insyaAllah 🤍 Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notesfromnurhdyhaz/]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@nurhdyhaz]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nurhdyhaz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc]

EP133: Look To Our Inner and Outer Climate (with Kamran Shezad)

Ramadhan | "When we heal the climate of our heart, we heal the climate of the earth." ✨ Ramadhan comes from the word ramadh, intense heat. But what is this heat meant to touch? In this episode, we explore how Ramadhan softens the heart while calling us to responsibility beyond the self. Joined by Kamran Shezad [https://www.instagram.com/climatekam/], Author of 'Eco Ramadan [https://www.ecoramadan.earth/] – A Spiritual Guide', Director for the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences and one of the top 100 most impactful environmental professionals in the UK by The Ends Report Power List, we reflect on fasting as a form of regulation, restraint, and moral clarity. This conversation invites us to see environmental care not as activism alone, but as worship, and Ramadhan as a training ground for hearts that cool excess, restore balance, and live with greater consciousness. A gentle yet urgent reflection for those navigating faith in a warming world. _________ 🔷 This episode is supported by KEYFA Quran Space. Arabic From Zero (AFZ) by Keyfa is designed for adults, youths, and teenagers who can read Arabic with shakl but may still lack confidence in speaking or understanding the language. You do not need to be a Quran expert to begin; as long as you can recognise and read simple Arabic words with shakl, this programme will guide you step by step in building your foundation. Through a structured learning approach, participants gradually learn to form simple sentences and carry out basic daily conversations in Arabic, opening the door, inshaAllah, to a deeper understanding of the language of the Quran. 📱 Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@keyfa.quran.space⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/keyfa.quran.space/] to stay updated ➡️ Click here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSesTzSnTddVFPGhTRiGWBL4zTrNvMw6NygRaF3P7vfbU4USkw/viewform] to sign up for Arabic From Zero (AFZ) _________ May the episodes continue to accompany you and bring benefit and barakah, insyaAllah 🤍 Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/notesfromnurhdyhaz/]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@nurhdyhaz]⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@nurhdyhaz]