Fragmented Podcast Kiran Ahmed

In Episode 10, I was joined once again by Khaleel (Instagram: @khaleel.kassim94 and his counselling practice - @eclectic.house) where we talk about the barriers we face in our lives, and what really stops us from evolving and being courageous. We talk about whether we sometimes use our brokenness as an excuse rather than a reason to heal those parts of us. Sometimes we forget that in the breaking, something beautiful is making. Our best selves are forming but how much do we work on helping that manifest? Most importantly, to recognise the blessings and strength that Allah has given us to do that and knowing that true power lies with Him - but to do this, we have a look at our belief system; the foundations.

In Episode we reflect together on a range of different things. From taking charge of your own behaviour and perceptions towards life’s circumstances, submitting to Allah, our perception of Allah, the importance of reflection in our journey, and much more.

At times we feel lonely, and it can be an isolating experience. What does loneliness really feel like and what happens when we can’t reach out to others, where do we turn? Episode 8 discusses this and more.

We find that we need patience daily, for many different things. We may need it when dealing with other people and according to Ibn Qayyim al Jawzi we need patience through Worship and Adversities that we face that are out of our control, or from the hands of other people. So how do we have patience and where does the beauty lie? I talk about this in more detail in this Episode of Fragmented.

The heart is the root of all that we do. How do we take care of it, nurture it, and free it? In Episode 6 I discuss a few of my reflections on this and share a few ways in which we can work on our hearts.

A few books that can help with the development of our heart/soul:

• Purification of the heart - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
• In the Early Hours - Khurram Murad
• Emotional Intelligence - Gill Hasson
• Patience and Gratitude - Ibn al Jawzi
• Agenda to change our condition - Hamza Yusuf and Zaid Shakir

our past plays a huge role in how we see the world today. What we go through doesn’t define us, but how we deal with it says a lot. So it’s up to us to notice how the past has affected us and to do the difficult work of coming face to face and healing from it all. How do we do that? In this episode, I share a few reflections based off my own journey in hope it will benefit you.