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Sila Connections

The Sila Initiative

This podcast explores how to nurture meaningful relationships that are grounded in the social teachings of Islam. By normalizing taqwa-centered practices and addressing misconceptions, we aim to inspire individuals and communities to confidently uphold Islamic values in today’s individualistic world.

religion & spirituality islam

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00:32:58

When Things Get Too Hard to Bear

Sila Connections ·

2025/10/15

“La yukallif Allah illa wus‘aha.” We won’t be burdened with religious duties that are too much for us to bear. Allah Most High has promised us that in the Quran. But sometimes our duties at home and within our families become too much, and those are religious duties too! Maybe it’s just juggling all the tasks needed to raise one’s kids right, or the harder challenge of staying in a bad marriage…If things are seeming just too hard to bear, what are we supposed to do?This episode discusses an

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00:37:51

On the Prophet’s ﷺ Love of Women

Sila Connections ·

2025/09/10

Family, society and relationships are fundamentally determined by how we think about sexuality. When we change the way we think about the sexual aspect of the human being, it affects how we think about marriage, gender roles, and a host of other critically important social institutions.Due to its religious and political history, Western civilization only allows for one moral extreme or the other regarding sexuality: total abstinence or total indulgence. The abstinent, pro-celibacy stance of

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00:30:58

How We Complicate Things

Sila Connections ·

2025/08/21

It’s common to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of things we carry on our plate. Surprisingly, a major source of simplification is a simple trick of the mind. When we shift focus, by making Jannah our goal and the Shariah our standard for personal assessment, things become a lot easier.TEXT IN FOCUS:أوجب عليك خدمته، وما أوجب عليك إلا دخول جنته“He has made obligatory for you His service. And he has not obligated anything for you except to enter His Paradise.” (ibn ‘Ata illah)TIMESTAMPS (AI

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00:43:29

The Spending of Men

Sila Connections ·

2025/07/22

There’s a lot of confusion and talk regarding masculinity these days. In Islam, masculinity is tied strongly to a man’s spending. There are Islamic guidelines for what and how a man should spend, and upon what and whom he should spend it. Doing it right makes him a man of real worth. With women claiming independence, and with religious practice becoming rigidly defined, it is harder for men to see a clear role for themselves as contributing members of society and family life. In this episode, we

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00:47:45

Inheritance: The Great Social Glue

Sila Connections ·

2025/06/15

The rulings regarding inheritance within the Shariah are fixed and clear, but few Muslims today follow them. In this episode, we reflect on how the inheritance laws of Islam help keep families together, even after death.TEXT IN FOCUS:Narrated Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (RA):The Prophet ﷺ came to visit me in my sick illness in the year of the Final, Farewell Pilgrimage when the illness was intense [such that I thought I would die from it]. So I said, O Messenger of Allah, The pain has reached the degree

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00:36:33

The Ghadiyan: In Search of Real Freedom

Sila Connections ·

2025/05/15

DESCRIPTION:Life is complicated enough as it is. Today’s emphasis on finding the “real You” just makes things even more stressful. Alhamdulillah as Muslims, we have a Prophetic legacy to rely on that gives us direction and helps us find meaning in even life’s most mundane tasks. By finding purpose beyond ourselves, we find relief and fulfillment, even when times look tough.TEXT IN FOCUS:عن كعب بن عُجرَةَ رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله ﷺ :يَا كَعْبُ بن عُجرَةَ إِنَّهُ لَا يَدْخُلُ الْجَنَّةَ لَحْمٌ

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01:04:28

Sexual Responsibility vs. Spiritual Abuse

Sila Connections ·

2025/04/17

This episode offers the phrase “sexual responsibility” as a value-affirming alternative to the trending phrase “spiritual abuse.” When a community uses the phrase “sexual responsibility” to affirm that it upholds appropriate, Godconscious behavior for itself and its community members, it sends a statement that is clear, positive, and self-confident. On the other hand, when the phrase “spiritual abuse” is used, it indicates a defensive stance that begins and ends with under-confidence in our

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01:04:28

A Prophetic Checklist for Social Success

Sila Connections ·

2025/03/12

Loneliness plagues a lot of people today, and our social habits aren’t helping. But a good social life starts with the simplest steps. This episode focuses in on four, almost-too-simple-looking, tips for how to build a healthier social existence. When these prophetic tips are implemented, they help both the individual and the collective society get healthy and stay strong—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. TEXT IN FOCUS:أفشِ السَّلامَ،وأطعِمِ الطَّعامَ، وصِلِ الأرحامَ، وقُمْ باللَّيلِ

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00:41:59

The Myth of Self-Reliance

Sila Connections ·

2025/02/01

In conversation, Dr Fareeha with host Fatima Qadri unpack the article Deen of Old Women.Poem by Marge Piercy: You have let yourself go. You have not refused the years politely, firmly like an anorexic at a dinner party. Join Us Telegram Youtube

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00:47:40

Femininity of Aisha ؓ , the Masculinity of Rasulullah ﷺ

Sila Connections ·

2025/01/22

This episode explores the role of emotional intelligence and vulnerability in marital relationships, using examples from the life of the Prophet Muhammad. Key topics include the balance of tenderness and firmness, the concept of 'Naz,' and the impact of modern individualism on vulnerability. The discussion emphasizes the importance of creating a safe space in relationships and the role of gratitude, respect, and affection in marriage. It also highlights the cultural transmission of behavior

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