Raising Righteous Muslims through Arabic By Arabic Nest

Hanae Elena Chelly
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Are you striving to raise your children bilingual or multilingual, while staying rooted in faith? Join me, Hanae, as I sit down with inspiring multilingual Muslim mothers and guests to explore the beauty and challenges of raising our children with Arabic and other languages, nurturing their love for the Qur’an, and creating homes filled with iman and connection, bi’idhni'Allah ta'alla. Each episode brings you heartfelt stories, practical tips, and motivation to help you teach your children Arabic and strengthen your own connection to the language of the Qur’an along the way.

  1. Oct 11

    #074:Knowing Arabic but Not Speaking It: Teaching Arabic at Home with 🌟 Umm Maryam @raisingmuslimkidlets

    Umm Maryam studied Arabic from age seven all the way to a degree in Jordan. She could read, memorize and conjugate, yet she still hesitated to speak. Now a mother of four girls, homeschooling in Malaysia, she is changing how Arabic lives in her home: everyday phrases, unit studies, following her daughters' interests, and Quran at the centre of the day. Her advice if you learned Arabic but can't speak it: start small, stop worrying about sounding perfect, and remember that our children don't need a perfect Arabic lecture. They just need exposure. Follow Umm Maryam on Instagram @raisingmuslimkidlets and at raisingmuslimkidlets.com ------ 🎙 Welcome to Raising Righteous Muslims Through Arabic, the podcast for Muslim parents who want to connect their children to the language of the Qur'an. I'm Hanae, founder of Arabic Nest. Here we talk about Arabic, parenting, faith, and practical steps to raise children who love and live their deen. 🌟 If this episode gave you a spark of motivation, share it with another sister who's on the same journey & take a moment to rate and review the podcast🌟, it really helps more parents like you discover it and benefit from it, bi'idhni'Allah ta'ala. 💌 Before you go, here are some beautiful ways we can continue this journey together, إن شاء اللّه: ✨ Join the FREE Arabic Nest Community: your safe & uplifting space for practical tools, clarity, and sisterhood as you raise your children with the language of the Qur'an. ✨ Follow me on Instagram @arabic_nest for inspiration, behind-the-scenes tips, and gentle reminders to keep your Arabic parenting journey faith-filled and consistent. ✨ Stay connected 🔗 find all resources, updates, and news in one place: Arabic Nest or visit us at arabicnest.com. 🌷 I pray this episode renewed your motivation and reminded you of the beauty of this journey. May Allah bless you with barakah and success as you teach your child the language of the Qur'an. 🌙 Stay under His protection wherever you are.

  2. Sep 27

    #073: Desire Before Discipline: Raising Children Who Want Arabic

    Why does your child resist Arabic? It's rarely the language itself. It's how Arabic arrives. In this episode, taken from our monthly Mindset and Intention Circle, I talk about desire before discipline: correction, tired days, our own fears, and my story of refusing Arabic for years. We cannot force desire. We can only create the conditions for it to grow, make du'a, and leave the results to Allah. Take it further with the 5-day challenge, in the classroom of our free community. ---- 🎙 Welcome to Raising Righteous Muslims Through Arabic, the podcast for Muslim parents who want to connect their children to the language of the Qur’an. I’m Hanae, founder of Arabic Nest. Here we talk about Arabic, parenting, faith, and practical steps to raise children who love and live their deen. 🌟 If this episode gave you a spark of motivation, share it with another sister who’s on the same journey & take a moment to rate and review the podcast🌟, it really helps more parents like you discover it and benefit from it, bi’idhni'Allah ta'ala. 💌 Before you go, here are some beautiful ways we can continue this journey together, إن شاء اللّه: ✨ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Arabic Nest Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: your safe & uplifting space for practical tools, clarity, and sisterhood as you raise your children with the language of the Qur’an. ✨ Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@arabic_nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inspiration, behind-the-scenes tips, and gentle reminders to keep your Arabic parenting journey faith-filled and consistent. ✨ Stay connected 🔗 find all resources, updates, and news in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arabic Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠arabicnest.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌷 I pray this episode renewed your motivation and reminded you of the beauty of this journey. May Allah bless you with barakah and success as you teach your child the language of the Qur’an. 🌙 Stay under His protection wherever you are.

  3. Sep 13

    #072: Keeping Arabic Alive Far From Home With 🌟 Sally @just a normalmom

    Salima grew up in Algeria where, in her words, Arabic was simply the air she breathed. Then she became a mother in the United States, and everything changed. In this conversation she shares how she built an Arabic home from nothing but intention. She started speaking to her daughter in the womb, narrated entire days to a three month old, and made Algerian Derja the language of her house, long before any formal Arabic. She also talks about what changed with her second child, why every family needs its own approach, and how storytelling became the thread running through her children's days. Her closing advice is one every mother abroad needs to hear: you are not teaching your children Arabic, you are teaching them identity. You can find Salima over on instagram at @just_a_normalmom and check her podcast 'The Little Linguists', a children's podcast telling stories in English, French and Arabic. ---- 🎙 Welcome to Raising Righteous Muslims Through Arabic, the podcast for Muslim parents who want to connect their children to the language of the Qur’an. I’m Hanae, founder of Arabic Nest. Here we talk about Arabic, parenting, faith, and practical steps to raise children who love and live their deen. 🌟 If this episode gave you a spark of motivation, share it with another sister who’s on the same journey & take a moment to rate and review the podcast🌟, it really helps more parents like you discover it and benefit from it, bi’idhni'Allah ta'ala. 💌 Before you go, here are some beautiful ways we can continue this journey together, إن شاء اللّه: ✨ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Arabic Nest Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: your safe & uplifting space for practical tools, clarity, and sisterhood as you raise your children with the language of the Qur’an. ✨ Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@arabic_nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inspiration, behind-the-scenes tips, and gentle reminders to keep your Arabic parenting journey faith-filled and consistent. ✨ Stay connected 🔗 find all resources, updates, and news in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arabic Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠arabicnest.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌷 I pray this episode renewed your motivation and reminded you of the beauty of this journey. May Allah bless you with barakah and success as you teach your child the language of the Qur’an. 🌙 Stay under His protection wherever you are.

  4. 11/23/2025

    #071: From Beginner to Arabic-Rich Home With 🌟 Sara @ Mummy speaks Arabic

    In this inspiring episode, I chat with Sarah, a British mom of three, about her incredible journey learning Arabic as a non-native speaker and creating an immersive Arabic environment for her children. From discovering her love for Arabic as a teenager, to studying it at university, to speaking it daily with her kids, Sarah shares the strategies, challenges, and successes of raising children who love the language of the Qur’an. You’ll hear practical tips for non-Arabic speaking parents, including: How to fill your home with the sounds of Arabic from day one Using Arabic media and books to create a rich language environment Engaging in meaningful Arabic interaction, even if you’re still learning If you’ve ever felt unsure about teaching Arabic to your children, this episode will inspire you to start today because it’s not about perfection, it’s about connection, consistency, and love. Follow Sarah on Instagram @mummy_speaks_arabic ---- 🎙 Welcome to Raising Righteous Muslims Through Arabic, the podcast for Muslim parents who want to connect their children to the language of the Qur’an. I’m Hanae, founder of Arabic Nest. Here we talk about Arabic, parenting, faith, and practical steps to raise children who love and live their deen. 🌟 If this episode gave you a spark of motivation, share it with another sister who’s on the same journey & take a moment to rate and review the podcast🌟, it really helps more parents like you discover it and benefit from it, bi’idhni'Allah ta'ala. 💌 Before you go, here are some beautiful ways we can continue this journey together, إن شاء اللّه: ✨ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Arabic Nest Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: your safe & uplifting space for practical tools, clarity, and sisterhood as you raise your children with the language of the Qur’an. ✨ Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@arabic_nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inspiration, behind-the-scenes tips, and gentle reminders to keep your Arabic parenting journey faith-filled and consistent. ✨ Stay connected 🔗 find all resources, updates, and news in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arabic Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠arabicnest.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌷 I pray this episode renewed your motivation and reminded you of the beauty of this journey. May Allah bless you with barakah and success as you teach your child the language of the Qur’an. 🌙 Stay under His protection wherever you are.

  5. 10/14/2025

    #070: Language, Identity, and Faith in Bilingual Families With 🌟 Dr. Taylor @ Dr Taylor Ben Yahia

    In this inspiring episode, I sits down with sociolinguist and multilingual mother Dr. Taylor Smith-Benyahia for a heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to raise children between languages, cultures, and faiths. Together, we explore how language shapes identity, why both Arabic dialects and Modern Standard Arabic have a place in our homes, and how mothers can nurture joy and confidence instead of perfection. Through her research, experience, and personal journey raising her daughter in Algerian Arabic, French, and English, Dr. Taylor reminds us that every word we pass on is more than language, it’s connection, belonging, and love. 🎧 Tune in to listen and be inspired to see language not just as a skill to teach, but as a legacy to live. ---- 🎙 Welcome to Raising Righteous Muslims Through Arabic, the podcast for Muslim parents who want to connect their children to the language of the Qur’an. I’m Hanae, founder of Arabic Nest. Here we talk about Arabic, parenting, faith, and practical steps to raise children who love and live their deen. 🌟 If this episode gave you a spark of motivation, share it with another sister who’s on the same journey & take a moment to rate and review the podcast🌟, it really helps more parents like you discover it and benefit from it, bi’idhni'Allah ta'ala. 💌 Before you go, here are some beautiful ways we can continue this journey together, إن شاء اللّه: ✨ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Arabic Nest Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: your safe & uplifting space for practical tools, clarity, and sisterhood as you raise your children with the language of the Qur’an. ✨ Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@arabic_nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inspiration, behind-the-scenes tips, and gentle reminders to keep your Arabic parenting journey faith-filled and consistent. ✨ Stay connected 🔗 find all resources, updates, and news in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arabic Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠arabicnest.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌷 I pray this episode renewed your motivation and reminded you of the beauty of this journey. May Allah bless you with barakah and success as you teach your child the language of the Qur’an. 🌙 Stay under His protection wherever you are.

  6. 09/30/2025

    #069: The Real Reason You’re Struggling to Stay Consistent

    Consistency is the secret ingredient to raising children who love and live Arabic but not all consistency leads to results. In this episode, I uncovers the real reason why many Muslim mums struggle to stay consistent on their Arabic journey. You’ll learn why willpower alone isn’t enough, and what actually matters more in making this journey into uplifting and sustainable. Tune in as I share some personal stories that show what can make all the difference. ✨ Plus, discover how our brand new FREE Arabic Nest Community can give you everything you need to embark on this Arabic adventure. Join us NOW ---- 🎙 Welcome to Raising Righteous Muslims Through Arabic, the podcast for Muslim parents who want to connect their children to the language of the Qur’an. I’m Hanae, founder of Arabic Nest. Here we talk about Arabic, parenting, faith, and practical steps to raise children who love and live their deen. 🌟 If this episode gave you a spark of motivation, share it with another sister who’s on the same journey & take a moment to rate and review the podcast🌟, it really helps more parents like you discover it and benefit from it, bi’idhni'Allah ta'ala. 💌 Before you go, here are some beautiful ways we can continue this journey together, إن شاء اللّه: ✨ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Arabic Nest Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: your safe & uplifting space for practical tools, clarity, and sisterhood as you raise your children with the language of the Qur’an. ✨ Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@arabic_nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inspiration, behind-the-scenes tips, and gentle reminders to keep your Arabic parenting journey faith-filled and consistent. ✨ Stay connected 🔗 find all resources, updates, and news in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arabic Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠arabicnest.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌷 I pray this episode renewed your motivation and reminded you of the beauty of this journey. May Allah bless you with barakah and success as you teach your child the language of the Qur’an. 🌙 Stay under His protection wherever you are.

  7. 09/15/2025

    #068: Why Teaching My Kids Arabic Was the Best Decision We Ever Made

    Teaching Arabic to our children isn’t just about words and grammar, it’s about shaping their identity, strengthening their faith, and opening doors for their future. In this episode, I share the heartfelt rewards my children have gained from learning Arabic: adapting easily to hijrah, building friendships across dialects, thriving in Arabic schools, falling in love with reading, and most importantly, connecting deeply to the Qur’an. It’s a story of struggle, sacrifice, and immense blessing and a reminder that teaching Arabic is not just an academic choice, but a life decision with fruits in both dunya and akhirah. ---- 🎙 Welcome to Raising Righteous Muslims Through Arabic, the podcast for Muslim parents who want to connect their children to the language of the Qur’an. I’m Hanae, founder of Arabic Nest. Here we talk about Arabic, parenting, faith, and practical steps to raise children who love and live their deen. 🌟 If this episode gave you a spark of motivation, share it with another sister who’s on the same journey & take a moment to rate and review the podcast🌟, it really helps more parents like you discover it and benefit from it, bi’idhni'Allah ta'ala. 💌 Before you go, here are some beautiful ways we can continue this journey together, إن شاء اللّه: ✨ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Arabic Nest Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: your safe & uplifting space for practical tools, clarity, and sisterhood as you raise your children with the language of the Qur’an. ✨ Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@arabic_nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inspiration, behind-the-scenes tips, and gentle reminders to keep your Arabic parenting journey faith-filled and consistent. ✨ Stay connected 🔗 find all resources, updates, and news in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arabic Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠arabicnest.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌷 I pray this episode renewed your motivation and reminded you of the beauty of this journey. May Allah bless you with barakah and success as you teach your child the language of the Qur’an. 🌙 Stay under His protection wherever you are.

  8. 06/16/2025

    # 067: The Unexpected Gifts Allah Gave Me Through Teaching Arabic

    Sometimes, the greatest rewards don’t come when we reach a goal — they come when we choose to begin, even if imperfectly. In this deeply personal solo episode, I share the unexpected gifts Allah gave me along my Arabic journey — moments I never imagined I’d experience. From understanding heartfelt duas during taraweeh in Morocco, to whispering my own Arabic prayers around the Ka'bah, to finally feeling the words of the Qur’an speak directly to me… all of these came after taking just one step forward, despite my fears. This episode is a reminder that teaching Arabic isn’t just for your children — it transforms you, too. Whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck along the way, I hope this story encourages you to keep going, knowing that Allah sees every effort. ✨ All resources mentioned — including my free audio series, course, and waitlists — are linked below. ---- 🎙 Welcome to Raising Righteous Muslims Through Arabic, the podcast for Muslim parents who want to connect their children to the language of the Qur’an. I’m Hanae, founder of Arabic Nest. Here we talk about Arabic, parenting, faith, and practical steps to raise children who love and live their deen. 🌟 If this episode gave you a spark of motivation, share it with another sister who’s on the same journey & take a moment to rate and review the podcast🌟, it really helps more parents like you discover it and benefit from it, bi’idhni'Allah ta'ala. 💌 Before you go, here are some beautiful ways we can continue this journey together, إن شاء اللّه: ✨ Join the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Arabic Nest Community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: your safe & uplifting space for practical tools, clarity, and sisterhood as you raise your children with the language of the Qur’an. ✨ Follow me on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@arabic_nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for inspiration, behind-the-scenes tips, and gentle reminders to keep your Arabic parenting journey faith-filled and consistent. ✨ Stay connected 🔗 find all resources, updates, and news in one place: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arabic Nest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠arabicnest.com.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🌷 I pray this episode renewed your motivation and reminded you of the beauty of this journey. May Allah bless you with barakah and success as you teach your child the language of the Qur’an. 🌙 Stay under His protection wherever you are.

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Are you striving to raise your children bilingual or multilingual, while staying rooted in faith? Join me, Hanae, as I sit down with inspiring multilingual Muslim mothers and guests to explore the beauty and challenges of raising our children with Arabic and other languages, nurturing their love for the Qur’an, and creating homes filled with iman and connection, bi’idhni'Allah ta'alla. Each episode brings you heartfelt stories, practical tips, and motivation to help you teach your children Arabic and strengthen your own connection to the language of the Qur’an along the way.

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