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Episode 1: Risking Judgement to Please Allah
To crave acceptance is human, but gaining acceptance, especially when it comes to our faith, is not always possible. What can we learn from Prophet Ibrahim (as) about how to live through the loneliness of taking a stand—and what are some of the unexpected benefits you’ve seen in your own life for...
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Episode 2: When People Reject You
Slander. Ridicule. Humiliation. The wounds of unwarranted, harsh criticism and rejection from others can be too painful to process. But prophets Ibrahim (as) and Muhammad (s) are prime examples showing not only how to effectively deal with those moments of pain at the hands of others, but how to ...
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Episode 3: Safe in Allah's Hands
We will be afraid. Allah promises that we will be tested with fear—from circumstances, from people, from many other things in life. But He also promises us safety. Through praying, fasting, giving da’wah, and making du’a, we can feel safe in the knowledge that we are in the Hands of the Ultimate ...
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Episode 4: When Instability Shakes You
We all know that God has promised to test us with loss. And so, our lives can be unpredictable - losing family members, possessions, and most of all: stability. Prophet Ibrahim’s (as) story of being a perpetual refugee gives us some beautiful insights on finding stability in Allah regardless of t...
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Episode 5: A Life of Loss & Loneliness
While grief is inevitable, it’s never easy. Losing loved ones, whether through death, disbelief, divorce, or other means, can send us spinning into deep spirals of sorrow. We can and should acknowledge our grief, and while we do, we can take heart in the story of Prophet Ibrahim (as), whose life ...
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Episode 6: The People You Wish You Could Save
It can be painful to see someone you love going down the wrong path. It can be worse to realize that all your efforts in saving them aren’t working. There are also times when you may lose yourself in that process and in the feelings of guilt that come with it. But it can be comforting to realize ...
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Episode 7: Who is the Coolness of Your Eyes?
Prophet Ibrahim (as) modeled parenthood for us. He was a father who prayed for the righteousness of his children before they were even born, and whose prayers were answered with two pious sons—and with many future prophets, including Rasulullah (s). How can we build relationships, as both childre...
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Episode 8: Legacies That Outlive You
Every single person in the grave has things they wish they could have done or seen before death came to them. The Prophet (s) called these “long hopes” — dreams that you have that can never materialize because life ends. But the fruits of the seeds you’ve planted may materialize after your death....
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Episode 9: Prospective is Everything
Is contentment possible in this life? Yes, and it’s all a matter of perspective. In the story of the wives of Isma’il (as), we see that two people, in the same exact circumstance, had entirely different experiences. The only difference was in their mindset, and this is true for us as well. Do we ...
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Episode 10: The Cure for Jealousy & Envy
Jealousy and envy are notoriously recognized as emotions that can be difficult to deal with. But, they’re natural feelings that must be kept in check. How can you ensure that you’re not attached to what other people possess? And how do you keep a healthy balance of improving your life without com...