Hosted by The Sila Initiative · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes
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This podcast explores how to nurture meaningful relationships that are grounded in the social teachings of Islam. By normalizing taqwa-centered practices and addressing misconceptions, we aim to inspire individuals and communities to confidently uphold Islamic values in today’s individualistic world.
The Sila Initiative hosts Sila Connections, a religion show with 18 episodes published.
The contemporary discomfort in America with referring to people as “poor” comes as a liberal reaction against Protestant & capitalist trends that view those who cannot make ends meet as being lazy or incompetent. People
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “The worst food is that of a walima to which the rich are invited while the poor are excluded.” (Bukhari 5177) We have seen from our elders the desire to include all kinds of people in the gr
There are numerous Prophetic teachings (ahadith) that emphasize the duty of spouses to fulfill each other’s intimate needs. When taken together, what the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught us about this matter is sensitive, compr
We should give charity and do good for others for their sake. That is from spiritual excellence (ihsan)—to want for your brother what you want for yourself. But not everyone can live up to that high level of ethics. For
“I’d rather be understood than forgiven” is an unusual sentiment, but one that many modern people can relate to. Forgiveness as a concept and as an aspiration has lost its allure in contemporary society. However, in more
Having to care for kids, to cook and feed everyone their iftar and suhur meals, and then not being able to pray and fast during the days of menstruation…These factors lead some women to feel as if they are missing the bl
It’s one thing to accept the rules, but it is another to actually experience how much they work in our favor. As Muslims, it’s important to start off with an Obedience Mindset (as we covered in Episode 11). Once we have
We use many techniques to motivate children toward positive actions and behaviors. However, when teaching young people to problem solve, we should make an intentional effort to establish ubudiya and train a child to make
“La yukallif Allah illa wus‘aha.” We won’t be burdened with religious duties that are too much for us to bear. Allah Most High has promised us that in the Quran. But sometimes our duties at home and within our families b
Family, society and relationships are fundamentally determined by how we think about sexuality. When we change the way we think about the sexual aspect of the human being, it affects how we think about marriage, gender r
It’s common to feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of things we carry on our plate. Surprisingly, a major source of simplification is a simple trick of the mind. When we shift focus, by making Jannah our goal and the Sh
There’s a lot of confusion and talk regarding masculinity these days. In Islam, masculinity is tied strongly to a man’s spending. There are Islamic guidelines for what and how a man should spend, and upon what and whom h
The rulings regarding inheritance within the Shariah are fixed and clear, but few Muslims today follow them. In this episode, we reflect on how the inheritance laws of Islam help keep families together, even after death.
DESCRIPTION: Life is complicated enough as it is. Today’s emphasis on finding the “real You” just makes things even more stressful. Alhamdulillah as Muslims, we have a Prophetic legacy to rely on that gives us direction
This episode offers the phrase “sexual responsibility” as a value-affirming alternative to the trending phrase “spiritual abuse.” When a community uses the phrase “sexual responsibility” to affirm that it upholds appropr
Loneliness plagues a lot of people today, and our social habits aren’t helping. But a good social life starts with the simplest steps. This episode focuses in on four, almost-too-simple-looking, tips for how to build a h
This episode explores societal perceptions of aging, focusing on cultural differences between Western and Islamic perspectives. Key topics include the role of women as they age, the concept of khidma in Islamic culture,
This episode explores the role of emotional intelligence and vulnerability in marital relationships, using examples from the life of the Prophet Muhammad. Key topics include the balance of tenderness and firmness, the co
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Sila Connections is hosted by The Sila Initiative. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 18 episodes.
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