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Be careful of the slow erosion of your values [59:19]
Loving and Living the Quran
Episode Summary: Yesterday, we explored how what we consume affects our soul. Today, we take that conversation deeper by reflecting on Surah Al-Hashr (59:19): “And be not like those who forgot Allah, so He made them forget their own souls. Those are the transgressors.” This verse warns us about the gradual loss of spiritual awareness—a slow, almost imperceptible process that occurs when we disconnect from Allah. Just as water erodes stone over time, our values, beliefs, and priorities can shift without us realizing it—until we look back and wonder how we got here. Key Takeaways: 🔹...
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Be mindful of what you consume [80:24]
Loving and Living the Quran
Yesterday, we reflected on the importance of eating what is tayyib (pure, wholesome). Today, we expand on this idea by exploring all forms of consumption—not just what we eat, but what we read, watch, and listen to. In Surah Abasa (80:24), Allah (SWT) commands: “Then let man look at his food.” While this verse primarily refers to physical nourishment, scholars explain that it also applies to spiritual and mental consumption. Just as we are mindful of what we eat, we must be mindful of what we feed our minds and hearts. Key Takeaways: 🔹 Your Mental Diet Shapes You – We consume more...
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Eat of the Good Things [2:172]
Loving and Living the Quran
Episode Summary: Food is one of the greatest blessings from Allah, yet in today’s world of ultra-processed foods and commercial farming, we must ask: Are we truly eating in a way that nourishes our bodies, minds, and souls? In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:172), Allah commands: “O you who believe! Eat of the good things (tayyib) that We have provided for you, and give thanks to Allah if Him it is that you serve.” This episode explores the deeper meaning of tayyib (pure, wholesome) food—beyond just halal—highlighting how our diet impacts not just our physical health but also our mental...
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Learn to love what is good for you [2:216]
Loving and Living the Quran
Episode Summary: We often seek comfort and avoid discomfort, but what if the things we resist are actually the key to our well-being? In Surah Al-Baqarah (2:216), Allah (SWT) reminds us: “It may be that you dislike something while it is good for you, and it may be that you love something while it is bad for you. And Allah knows, while you do not know.” This verse is a powerful call to trust Allah’s wisdom over our limited perception. Whether it’s waking up early, exercising, fasting, or enduring hardships, growth often comes from embracing temporary discomfort for long-term...
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Embrace the hardship that leads to ease [2:185]
Loving and Living the Quran
Fasting is challenging—so how do we reconcile the difficulty of Ramadan with Allah’s promise in Surah Al-Baqarah (2:185): “Allah desires ease for you, and He does not desire for you difficulty…” In this episode, we explore the true meaning of ease and why it is often earned through hardship. While modern culture equates ease with comfort, Islam teaches that real ease comes from resilience, discipline, and endurance. Through examples from psychology, neuroscience, and Quranic wisdom, we reflect on how Ramadan is a spiritual boot camp—training us mentally, emotionally, and...
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How to attract His blessings and mercy [2:156]
Loving and Living the Quran
In our previous episode, we reflected on how trials are an inevitable part of life. But once we accept that hardships will come, the next important question is: How do we respond to them? In today’s episode, we explore Surah Al-Baqarah (2:155-157), where Allah (SWT) reminds us that patience (sabr) is the key to attracting His blessings, mercy, and guidance. “Who, when a misfortune befalls them, say: Surely we are Allah's and to Him we shall return.” (Quran 2:156) The sabireen—those who practice patience—are not just enduring suffering; they are aligning themselves with divine...
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Adjust your expectations [29:2]
Loving and Living the Quran
Life is full of challenges, and yet, when we face difficulties, we often feel caught off guard. In today’s episode, we reflect on Surah Al-Ankabut (29:2-3), where Allah reminds us that simply professing faith does not mean we will be left untested: “Do men think that they will be left alone on saying, ‘We believe,’ and not be tried?” – (Quran 29:2) Trials and difficulties are not a sign that something has gone wrong—they are a natural and necessary part of life, designed to help us grow, strengthen our resilience, and bring us closer to Allah. In this episode, we explore why we...
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Stop the blame game [7:23]
Loving and Living the Quran
When life doesn’t go as planned, our natural instinct is often to look outward—to blame someone or something else for our pain or problems. But what if blame is actually holding us back from healing, growth, and true wellbeing? In today’s episode, we explore the seductive nature of blame and how it functions as a defense mechanism that protects us from uncomfortable emotions like guilt, shame, or vulnerability. Drawing from the Quran, teachings of the Ahlul Bayt (as), and insights from modern psychology, we uncover how blame traps us in emotional stagnation—while responsibility sets us...
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Take charge of your life [13:11]
Loving and Living the Quran
In today’s episode, we explore a powerful truth from the Quran about wellbeing: that real change begins from within. While we often wait for external circumstances to shift, the Quran teaches us to focus on what is in our control—our mindset, our actions, and our choices. Drawing from Surah Ar-Ra’d (13:11), “Indeed, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves,” we reflect on how transformation starts internally. This verse is a call to take agency over our lives instead of surrendering to powerlessness or blame. We unpack how our...
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Call Him and He will respond [40:60]
Loving and Living the Quran
Today's reflection is adapted from the introduction to the book Calling on the Merciful, which features excerpts from the supplications taught by the Beloveds of Allah [swt]. Episode Summary: In this episode, we reflect on the beautiful invitation and promise from Allah [swt] in Surah Ghafir [40:60]: وَقَالَ رَبُّكُمُ ادْعُونِي أَسْتَجِبْ لَكُمْ "And your Lord says: Call upon Me, I will answer you." This verse is a powerful reminder of our constant need for connection with the Divine. Despite our illusions of self-sufficiency, our hearts long for the...
info_outlineSura Sajda is a beautiful sura of the Holy Quran which, it is reported, that the Holy Prophet (saw) used to recite every night (along with Sura Mulk).
In the episode, we talk about the benefits of this Sura and discus the first few verses which talk about the objections to the Quran that were presented to the Holy Prophet (saw) and how Allah swt answers them.