Defying the Dunya

Defying the Dunya

To defy the dunya means to overcome worldly desires by remembering our purpose and establishing eman. We are a group of Muslimahs keeping it real on the mic, sharing our own journeys to Islam. Finding Islam is something we all experience, whether you're a born muslim or a revert, or a non-muslim looking into Islam. It’s ultimately a journey and a guidance from the Most Merciful . Join us on our journey to Islam, where we discuss various topics and issues that can help us all unite and strengthen what's within.

Episodes

  1. 02/26/2023

    Religion & Culture: The Struggles of Living in an Non-Muslim Society

    Culture is a big factor within people's lives all around the world. It holds a lot of history and depth of one's identity, where it is said to improve our quality of life and improves general well-being for both individuals and communities. However, some cultures put their culture above religion, where it cannot coincide with one another. On the other hand, culture can in fact help with one's belief and give a foundation for the factors embedded in Islam. Join Sister Weam and Sister Damita, where they discuss their own relationships and experiences between culture and religion. We hope you enjoy!  Follow us on Instagram & Tik Tok @defyingthedunya Also watch the full episode with video on our YouTube Channel @defyingthedunya Timestamps Intro/ Damita’s Culture & Weam’s culture (0:00) Culture and islam (11:10) Women being powerful in islam (19:05) Reverting ‘for other people’ misconceptions (21: 28) The UK and the struggles we face as muslims (22:45) Tik Tok and the toxicity/ benefits of the platform (34:25) The future and if there will be cultural change (36:20) Culture and marriage (38:00) Answering your questions (43:16) People pushing haram onto you (43:35) Being accepted In a job (46:15) People automatically thinking muslims are bad (50:20) Being seen as ‘too religious’ (54:30) Wearing hijab and dressing modestly without being judged (58:20) Cultural issue of the predominately Christian Jamaican principles (1:00:23) Free mixing and male friends (1:03:47) Free mixing in weddings (1:07:50) Shisha being seen as "halal" just because many people in their culture do it and the music (1:10:45) Overall thoughts on the questions (1:13:25) Disciplining children in cultures (1:14:47) Makruh in Islam - (1:16: 30) Interracial relationships in islam (1:20:18) Summary & Wrap up (1:24:12)

    Religion & Culture: The Struggles of Living in an Non-Muslim Society

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To defy the dunya means to overcome worldly desires by remembering our purpose and establishing eman. We are a group of Muslimahs keeping it real on the mic, sharing our own journeys to Islam. Finding Islam is something we all experience, whether you're a born muslim or a revert, or a non-muslim looking into Islam. It’s ultimately a journey and a guidance from the Most Merciful . Join us on our journey to Islam, where we discuss various topics and issues that can help us all unite and strengthen what's within.