Gracefully Guided

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- 0:02:14minMaryam's Guardian 0:05:20 minGrowing up in Bethlehem 0:08:58 minMaryam's News of a child 0:10:21 minProphets Isa and Adam 0:12:30 minMaryam Secluded for Birth 0:14:53 minBaby in the Cradle Speak 0:19:12 minThe Prophethood of Isa 0:20:31 minMessage of Isa 0:24:12 minAttempts to Discredit Prophet Isa 0:25:42 minIsa's Miraculous Gifts 0:26:51 minA Feast for the Followers 0:30:30 minThe Crucifixion of Isa 0:32:33 minWorshippers of Isa 0:36:22 minLessons Learned 0:39:53 minReflections of Islamic & Christian Perspectives 0:47:26 minConcluding Statement 0:54:34 min

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 minHistory on 9/11 (The Start of Islamophobia)- 0:02:48minIdentifying the problem ( 1. Police Distrust)- 0:07:11minAttacks on Spiritual Grounds- 0:12:16minLaws Governing Against Hijab 0:18:16minIslamophobia within the Community- 0:30:55minRacism within the Muslim Community- 0:41:55minWounds of Islamophobia & How to Heal it- 0:50:10minPersonal Stories- 0:59:30minPractical Tips / Closing- 01:05:10 min

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 minProphet Abraham's Story- 00:24:46 minUnderstanding our Mothers- 00:28:37 minHow to be Better "Ahsaan" - 00:32:35 minUnderstanding our Fathers- 00:41:40 minNEVER allow others to insult your parents- 00:47:00 minTools to be Compassionate- 00:50:58 minClosing- 00:56:01 min

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

This week Leena gets into the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS) and how the history of his life guides us through the struggles we all go through in this day and age.TIMESTAMPS:Prophet Story- 00:03:06:12 minStruggles Muslims Face- 00:32:15:01 minLessons from His Story- 00:37:42:50 min

Today Leena discusses what it means to follow your unwanted Desires and how it impacts the Nafs.We'll be diving into:The definitions of Nafs (Soul/Self) and Hawa (Desires)3 Levels of Nafs that exist within us.The Dangers of DesiresBalancing DesiresTools to Control Nafs

We discuss one of the Kaba'r sins of Islam: Gheebah & Namimah.Key Discussions-Definitions of Gheebah and Namimah.History of Backbiting and its origins.Why is it considered a Kaba'r sin?Psychology of BackbitingHow to avoid doing it

This week, Susan and Leena discuss what it truly means to be a Good Muslim Girl in the community and how society interferes with that. FOLLOW OUR INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/gracefullyguidedpodcast?igsh=MXR5Y2QwbzR4eXd1dw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Today's episode is about free will: does it exist? Are we puppets? And how does Allah's will play into all of that?