Alhamdulillah done recording podcast with Ustadz Farhan from Australia. Watch this space on @thebarakaheffect for thrilling, enriching and even exciting discussions on:
1. Why your heart prefers distraction—and How to Change it: why do we Crave Reels, but Not Qur'an? Why is worship "boring" to some of us, and how to "fix" it: and even *gasp* enjoy worship!
2. Marriage Mushkila: Has Modern Culture Broken Muslim Marriage?
Whats up with all this widespread fear of marriage, fear of bearing children and the increasingly viral trend of choosing "child free", and ridiculous increase in one-month-divorce marriages?
On top of that, it's really awesome hanging out with Ustadz Farhan. The trip to and from the studio was, in many ways, just as beneficial and exciting as the actual podcast conversation.
I am particularly inspired by his super close relationship he has with his father, Sheikh Rafi Ahmad. He calls his father every day to consult him and get advice.. Something rare in the modern world.
I also admire his work ethic, allahumma barik. He wanted to rush back to prepare for the classes the next day. He really puts in the time, effort and passion to prepare for his lectures, and it can really be felt in his classes.. Every talk feels specially prepared.
One big practical takeaway was the importance of having people in our lives to help keep us in check, so we don't just veer off into deviance or slip into our desires, especially in this age of social media.
I also learnt that we are both huge fans of Tarteel app (Gotta love that AI-corrective memorization feature). I've been using the app for almost a year now and it's really helped me with consistency in Qur'an.. Highly recommended app - trust me, the premium subscription fee 100% worth the investment.
Looking forward for the episode release! May Allah keep us steadfast, sincere and gather us in the company of the righteous in Jannatul Firdaus 🤲🏽
