This episode features Ruwaida Dohry, an Islamic life coach who specializes in helping women heal, grow, and live their best lives with Allah at the center. This episode delves into topics such as spiritual optimism, maintaining positive thinking, the influence of Shaitan, social conditioning, and fostering healthy relationships with oneself and others. The conversation also touches on the challenges and importance of maintaining a positive outlook in life according to Islamic teachings.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:41 Spiritual Optimism and Positive Outlook
02:09 Dealing with Hardships and Patience
04:02 Understanding Negative Thinking
12:17 Building Safe Relationships
25:33 Weekly Goals for Personal Growth
29:13 Recommended Books and Final Thoughts
31:17 Conclusion

About Ruwaida Dohry:
Ruwaida Dohry is a certified Islamic Life Coach specializing in empowering women to heal, grow, and live their best lives with Allah at the centre of their journey. Her guiding principle is that spiritual optimism paves the way to a blessed destiny.

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• A Life Within Podcast on Spotify

Resources Mentioned:

• Reclaim Your Heart by Yasmin Mogahed
• Healing the Emptiness by Yasmin Mogahed

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In this episode, Arfa, an experienced copywriter, discusses her career, the impact of AI on copywriting, and the importance of coaching for personal and business growth. She shares how coaches have helped her navigate challenges and improve her skills. Arfa also emphasizes the significance of a strong network, continuous learning, and balancing personal health and spirituality for overall success.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
04:43 The Importance of Coaching for Business Growth
08:21 Personal Experiences with Coaching
15:09 Choosing the Right Coach
21:18 Health and Wellness Coaching
23:53 The Importance of Holistic Health
24:17 Investing in Coaching: A Personal Journey
26:00 Empowering Others: Resources and Support
26:38 The True Cost of Time and Coaching
29:16 Balancing Business and Personal Life
35:05 The Power of Networking and Masterminds
36:51 Choosing Your Circle Wisely

About Arfa Iqbal:
Classically trained in direct response, Arfa is a 9 figure copywriter, digital marketer and bestselling author of the book ‘Mind-Hack™ Marketing – How to Turn Customer Psychology into Breakthrough Sales’. Since 2010, Arfa has worked with some of the best thought leaders, celebrity influencers and experts in the world to help them grow and scale using sales funnels.

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Resources Mentioned:

• Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy by Patrick Bet-David
• How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
• Oversubscribed: How To Get People Lining Up To Do Business With You by Daniel Priestley

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In this heartfelt episode of the Muslim Life Hackers podcast, host Mifrah Mahroof shares valuable lessons learned from her late friend, Sohret Hussein. Mifrah reflects on Sohret's exemplary character, her commitment to building a legacy, staying focused on self-improvement, and the importance of maintaining righteous friendships.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Building a Legacy: Lessons from Sohret
04:05 Focusing on What Matters: Avoiding Distractions
05:46 The Value of Righteous Friendships
06:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode, Shaykh Ismail Kamdar joins us to discuss Islamic history and how the world would look like under a Muslim rule. We cover topics such as the importance of understanding Islamic history, World War I's impact on Muslims, the distinction between Islamic and Muslim history, the freedoms under the Ottoman Empire and the misconceptions about Shariah Law. The discussion provides valuable reflections on the modern-day challenges Muslims face and the lessons we can learn from history.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:13 The Importance of Knowing Our History
07:25 World War I and Its Impact on the Muslim World
18:52 Social Media's Influence on Modern Sins
24:40 The Ottoman Empire: A Model of Freedom
29:09 Atheism and Uncommon Beliefs in Islamic History
32:00 Freedom of Movement and Governance under Sharia
36:29 Taxation in Islamic History
41:35 Modern Oppression and Illusion of Freedom
45:43 Reviving Sharia and Historical Lessons

About Shaykh Ismail Kamdar:
Shaykh Ismail Kamdar is a graduate of a traditional Alim program (Talimuddin, 2006) and also holds a Bachelor’s in Islamic Studies (IOU, 2014). He has studied Islam in both traditional and modern settings and has been a student of Islamic Studies for over two decades.
He served as faculty manager at the International Open University for ten years, from 2010 to 2020. He also founded Izzah Academy in 2022. His books are currently available in three different languages, and sold across five continents. He has written over 25 books including Getting The Barakah, Productivity Principles of Umar II, Themes of the Quran, and 25 Keys to a Happy Life. He currently works as a researcher and project manager at Yaqeen Institute.

Connect with Shaykh Ismail Kamdar:

• Islamic Self Help
• Izzah Academy
• Twitter
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• Instagram
• Facebook

Resources Mentioned:

• The Impossible State by Wael Hallaq
• The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

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In this episode, Shehzad Hanif joins the show to discuss the challenges single Muslims face in finding a partner. He explore how subconscious beliefs and childhood experiences can hinder the marriage search. The conversation delves into the importance of self-worth, positive self-talk, and making meaningful duas.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Challenges in Finding a Suitable Partner
04:16 The Role of Childhood
09:39 Understanding Subconscious Influences
15:47 Healing Childhood Wounds
22:16 Understanding Allah's Love
24:25 Self-Love
28:14 The Impact of Parental Relationships
33:30 The Power of Positive Affirmations
38:14 Gratitude and Positive Self-Talk

About Shehzad Hanif:
Guidance Coaching founder Shehzad Hanif is a certified Muslim Life Coach. He has helped Muslims all over the world Find their Soulmate Effortlessly. using his unique 4 step LOVE formula ❤️

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• Soulmate Seekers Coaching
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Youtube

Resources Mentioned:
Unleash the Power Within by Tony Robbins

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Join us in this episode as we welcome Sofia, host of the 'Women of Ihsan' podcast. In our conversation, we explore Sofia's insights on the meaning of Ihsan, the importance of striving for excellence in our faith, and how Muslims can transcend mediocrity in their spiritual lives. Sofia also shares her thoughts on decolonizing the mind, the impact of Western values on our Islamic worldview, and the significance of collective responsibility within the Muslim ummah.

Timestamps:
01:31 Defining Ihsan and Its Importance
02:00 Striving for Excellence in Faith
03:31 The Concept of Ihsan in Daily Life
13:04 Decolonizing the Mind
15:25 Impact of Colonization on Muslim Identity
22:46 Challenges Faced by Muslims in the West
25:27 The System is Not Broken
25:43 Understanding a Colonized Mind 28:51 Personal Responsibility and Awakening
31:40 Role Models in Gaza

About Sofia:
Sofia, with over 15 years of experience as a translator and project manager, she decided to change her career path to become a Certified Professional Coach to serve the community.
She is passionate about helping high-achieving Muslim women design their ideal faith-centered lives so they can thrive in alignment with their Deen.
Sofia is a French Moroccan living in Germany with her husband and three children.

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• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Women of Ihsan Podcast

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In this solo episode, Muslim Life Hackers host, Mifrah Mahroof shares three reflections on being a role model, our relationship with time, friendships and the courage to be yourself.

Timestamps:
00:26 Reflecting on Personal Growth
01:12 Being a Role Model for Children
02:19 Understanding the Concept of Time
03:47 The Importance of Selective Friendships
05:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Muslim Life Hackers podcast, host Mifrah Mahroof chats with Hannah, a life coach and teacher, about her journey to finding her husband. Hannah opens up about overcoming societal pressures and self-doubt, transforming her mindset, and discovering love through yaqeen (certainty) in Allah's plans. This episode is packed with insights and inspiration for single Muslim women. Don't miss out on this heartfelt conversation!

Timestamps:
02:25 Marriage Journey and Personal Growth
03:31 Coping with Loss and Finding Faith
06:48 Shifting Mindsets and Making Dua
09:48 Recording the Journey and Finding Courage
12:40 Reframing Expectations and Embracing Change
21:52 Mindset and Self-Reflection for Single Muslim Women
22:29 Challenging Negative Beliefs About Marriage
23:39 Building Self-Esteem Before Marriage
27:06 Changing the Conversation Around Marriage in the Muslim Community
30:36 Personal Journey: Meeting My Husband Online

About Hannah El-Gashingi:
Hannah El-Gashingi is the founder and Head Coach at SHE Empowerment Coaching. After the sudden death of her mother, Salwa, in 2018, Hannah went on a journey to rediscover who she was now that grief took hold of her life. She discovered the powerful world of coaching. The Business name SHE is made up the initials of her Mum, Salwa and herself Hannah El-Gashingi.

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• Finding My Husband Podcast

Resources Mentioned:

• Al-Ghazali on the Ninety-nine Beautiful Names of God by Abu Hamid al-Ghazali
• Imam Al-Ghazali Mukhtasar Ihya Ulum Ad-din by Imam Al-Ghazali
• The 99 names of Allah by Sheikh Ratib Al Nabulsi

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