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the podQast #12 Term 3 Week 2: Hajj

🎙️ Guess who's back? 🎉 After a long-awaited return, we're thrilled to announce a brand new episode of our PodQast is now LIVE! 🎧✨ In this exciting episode, we're diving deep into our recent activities, covering weeks 9-10 of the last term and weeks 1-2 of this term. 🗓️ Join us as we explore two essential topics close to our hearts. Firstly, we discuss the utmost importance of spending quality time outdoors with our beloved families. 🌳 Embracing nature not only strengthens our bonds but also brings countless benefits to our well-being. 🏞️ Next up, we tackle the concept of mental resilience and how allowing our children to face and overcome hardships shapes them into strong individuals. 💪 It's a topic we're truly passionate about! And that's not all – we take you on an exciting journey through our mock Hajj at Qaswa, a highlight from the last term! 🕋✨ Join us as we delve into the profound inner dimensions of this spiritual pilgrimage. So, what are you waiting for? Tune in now and enrich your day with inspiring insights and thought-provoking discussions. 🌟🎙️ Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to our PodQast to stay updated on future episodes! #NewEpisodeAlert [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/newepisodealert] #PodcastRevival [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcastrevival] #FamilyTime [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/familytime] #MentalResilience [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalresilience] #SpiritualJourney [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/spiritualjourney]

the podQast #11 Term 2 Week 6: The Laws of Learning

Welcome back to the podQast. This week we discuss about the Laws of Learning! In this episode, we'll uncover strategies to purify our hearts and enhance personal growth. We'll explore operant conditioning, reward and punishment, the power of Inner Speech, and the importance of consistency and small steps. Join us as we take control of our behaviour and embark on a journey of growth. Stay tuned for more insights and practical exercises to cultivate positive habits. Let's start by identifying a behaviour you want to cultivate and use our steps to achieve it. #LearningLaws #PersonalGrowth #BehaviourChange

the podQast #10 Term 2 Week 5: Madhmumah vs Mahmudah

Welcome back to our the podQast! In this episode, we delve into the methods used at Qaswa House to impart knowledge about 'Kibr' or 'Arrogance', a specific Madhmumah or negative trait we need to remove from our spiritual hearts. Today, we take you behind the scenes of a Qaswa House classroom, showcasing the teaching techniques we employ to ensure our students not only understand the concept of 'Kibr', but also know how to avoid it in their day-to-day lives. We commence our discussion by narrating the impactful story of the first human, Adam, and the jinn, Iblees. We examine the historical and spiritual implications of 'Kibr', highlighting the lessons embedded in these ancient tales. The learning continues with an interactive role-play session that puts students in real-life situations. From handling a broken pencil to dealing with a lost game or a low test score, we show our students how 'Kibr' can sneak into daily occurrences and provide them with tools to combat it. Stay tuned to learn how we turn these teachings into a transformative experience for our students, promoting humility and fostering goodness. Join us on this exciting journey inside a Qaswa House classroom today!

The podQast #9 Term 2 Week 4

In this podcast episode, we explore the concept of zakat in Islam, which goes beyond simple charity. Zakat means purification and involves cleansing our wealth and hearts. It reminds us that our possessions are not solely ours and should be used to benefit others. Purification is linked to charity as the Qur'an emphasises the importance of purifying our hearts for success in this world and the hereafter. Through the story of Khalifah Umar, we learn three key lessons when giving charity: keep it a secret, forget about it, and never insult the recipient. The heart plays a crucial role, acting as the king of our bodies. It is the battleground between our pure soul and lower self, with our mind as the judge. We can shine our hearts by cleaning, beautifying, and reflecting on our actions. This episode encourages listeners to explore the inner dimensions of charity, purify their hearts, and strive for success in this world and the hereafter.

the podQast #8 Term 2 Episode 2: Ramadan the Month of Charity

🎙️Episode Title: "Ramadan - The Month of Charity" Join us in this week's episode as we explore the true essence of Ramadan. Dive into a heartfelt conversation about the two kinds of happiness that fasting during Ramadan offers - the joy of breaking fast at Iftar with family, and the profound happiness when meeting Allah. We delve into the powerful concepts of Sabr (patience) and Shukr (gratitude), the two guiding principles that are beautifully intertwined with the practice of fasting. Learn how they serve as the "two caps" of Taqwa, the consciousness of Allah in every aspect of life. We'll also take a thoughtful look at Zakat, the pillar of Islam that encourages charity, and how it serves as a tool for social justice, eradicating poverty, and purifying one's heart from greed. We discuss how each one of us can contribute to this noble cause, not just with wealth, but also through sharing our time, knowledge, and resources with those in need. This episode encourages listeners to reflect on their blessings, understand the wisdom behind the existence of wealth disparity, and recognize the true measure of success as stated in the Quran. It's about more than just material wealth - it's about returning to Allah with a pure heart. Tune in to understand the spiritual journey of Ramadan more deeply and let’s together make a list of the charities we can contribute to this week. It's a compelling conversation that's sure to inspire gratitude, charity, and a renewed sense of purpose. Don't miss out on this exciting episode! 🌙🤲🏽