Becoming Amal (Alive in Hope)
Barde Aisha Amal
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I was speaking… and didn’t realize
Sometimes we repeat Surah Al-Fatiha so often that we forget to pause and truly understand it.In this episode, I reflect on Surah Al-Fatiha through Qur’an journaling and what it means to realize that…
I’m finally back الحمد لله
I took a break from recording and sharing on Becoming Amal.Sometimes we pause things we care about… not because we stop caring, but because life shifts.Alhamdulillah for every stage of the journey🤲🏻💕.
Ep.17 ⏾ Umm Sulaym – Courage Through Loss
The life of Umm Sulaym, also known as Rumaysāʾ bint Milḥān, is a story of patience, devotion, and remarkable strength through hardship. A devoted mother to Anas ibn Malik, she transformed personal…
Ep.16 ⏾ Asmāʾ bint Abī Bakr – Strength in the Hijrah
The life of Asma bint Abi Bakr is a story of courage, intelligence, and unwavering devotion. In the dangerous days of the Hijrah, she secretly carried provisions and messages to support the Prophet ﷺ…
Ep.15 ⏾ Nusaybah bint Kaʿb (Umm ʿAmmārah) – Warrior at Uḥud
Nusaybah bint Kaʿb, known as Umm ʿAmmārah, was one of the most courageous women in early Islam. On the day of Uḥud, she stood on the battlefield defending the Prophet ﷺ, enduring multiple wounds…
Ep.14 ⏾ Sumayyah bint Khayyāṭ – The First Martyr of Islam
Sumayyah bint Khayyāṭ was among the earliest believers in Islam, embracing faith in the difficult early days in Makkah alongside her husband, Yāsir, and her son, ʿAmmār. Though she held little status…
Ep.13 ⏾ Maymūnah bint al-Ḥārith – Patience and Faith
The life of Maymūnah bint al-Ḥārith was shaped by patience, devotion, and deep family ties. After experiencing loss and widowhood, she remained steadfast in faith and was later honored as one of the…
Ep.12 ⏾ Ṣafiyyah bint Ḥuyayy – Grace Amidst Trials
Ṣafiyyah bint Ḥuyayy’s life was marked by loss, change, and a profound turning toward faith. After witnessing the fall of her people and the loss of her family, she embraced Islam and found honor as…
Ep.11 ⏾ Juwayriyyah bint al-Ḥārith – Faith That Freed a People
Juwayriyyah bint al-Ḥārith’s life was transformed by faith in a moment of uncertainty. Through patience and trust in Allah, captivity became freedom, not only for her, but for her people. Her story…
Ep.10 ⏾ Umm Salamah – Wisdom Born From Life’s Challenges
I know it’s been quiet here for a while. I had a few episodes drafted and ready… and somehow they disappeared 😭😭. At the same time, I was in the middle of exams, so I didn’t even realize until much…
Ep.9 ⏾ Zaynab bint Jaḥsh – Loyalty and Devotion to the Truth
The life of Zaynab bint Jaḥsh was marked by strength, surrender, and unwavering loyalty to Allah’s command. Noble by birth yet refined by revelation, she embraced obedience even when it challenged…
Ep.8 ⏾ Umm Kulthūm bint Muḥammad ﷺ – Quiet Strength and Faith
Umm Kulthūm bint Muhammad ﷺ lived a life of silent resilience. Behind closed doors, she endured the boycott, loss, and migration, supporting her family and standing steadfast in faith. Her strength…
Ep.7 ⏾ Ruqayyah bint Muḥammad ﷺ – Patience Through Trials
The life of Ruqayyah bint Muhammad is a story of quiet endurance and unseen strength. Daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, she faced rejection, divorce, migration, the loss of a child, and illness, yet her…
Ep.6 ⏾ Ḥafṣah bint ʿUmar – Guardian of the Qur’an
The story of Ḥafṣah bint ʿUmar is one of quiet strength and sacred trust. Daughter of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb and one of the Mothers of the Believers, she lived a life marked by fasting, prayer, and…
Ep.5 ⏾ ʿĀʾishah bint Abī Bakr – Knowledge That Enlightened Generations
In this episode, we reflect on the remarkable life of ʿĀʾishah bint Abī Bakr, a scholar, teacher, narrator of over two thousand aḥādīth, and one of the most influential women in Islamic history.…
Ep.4 ⏾ Fāṭimah bint Muḥammad ﷺ – Devotion and Purity in Every Step
In this episode, we reflect on the life of Fāṭimah bint Muḥammad, the beloved daughter of the Prophet ﷺ, a woman of purity, patience, and quiet strength. From defending her father in the streets of…
Ep.3 ⏾ Khadījah bint Khuwaylid – Courage That Built the First Ummah
In this episode, we reflect on the remarkable life of Khadījah bint Khuwaylid, the first believer, the Mother of the Faithful, and the woman whose courage helped build the foundation of Islam. She…
Ep.2 ⏾ Āsiyah bint Muzāḥim – Strength Against Tyranny
In this episode, we reflect on the powerful story of Āsiyah bint Muzāḥim, the wife of Firʿawn, who chose faith over fear and Allah over a throne. Living in a palace of oppression, she quietly…
Ep.1 ⏾ Maryam bint ʿImrān – A Heart Full of Trust
In this first episode of our Ramadan series, we reflect on the powerful story of Maryam bint ʿImrān. A woman chosen, purified, and honored above the women of the worlds. Through her devotion,…
Before the Moon Is Sighted 🌙
Before Ramadan begins, let’s pause, breathe, and bring our hearts to Allah with sincerity over perfection. Reflections, duʿāʾs, and gentle reminders for the tired, the hopeful, and the hearts that…
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