In this heartfelt episode, Nafisa shares a personal story of realizing that death isn’t just a distant reality for the old—it can happen to the young too. Reflecting on the passing of young people in her life, she opens up about how this realization helps her to take action.

She paints a vivid picture of her vision for a Muslim community center in the town where she grew up, a place designed to empower the younger generations. The center ( Hayaah Sanctuary, Insha Allah!) will serve as a hub for spiritual growth, education, and community, offering a safe space for young Muslims to connect, learn, and strive to become better in their deen (faith). She shares her goals of creating an environment where young people can be reminded that they, too, are accountable to Allah, just like older generations.

A conversation about youth, mortality, and the powerful potential of creating a community that encourages continuous self-improvement and devotion to Islam.

Anas narrated that the Prophet(s.a.w) said:

"None of you believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself."

Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2515

In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 101

English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2515

'Abdullah bin Salam said:

"When the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) arrived- meaning in Al-Madinah – the people came out to meet him. It was said that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) had arrived, so I went among the people to get a look at him. When I gazed upon the face of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w), I knew that this face was not the face of a liar. The first thing that he spoke about was that he said: 'O you people! Spread the Salam, feed(others), and perform Salat while the people are sleeping; you will enter Paradise with(the greeting of) Salam.'” (Sahih)

Grade: Sahih (Darussalam)

Reference : Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2485

In-book reference : Book 37, Hadith 71

English translation : Vol. 4, Book 11, Hadith 2485

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