Companions of the Message

This is a new series where Sarah shares her reflections on The Barakah Effect by Mohamed Fares. It’s a phenomenal read filled with valuable insights on cultivating barakah in our lives. We highly recommend purchasing a copy and reading along as you listen to each episode to get the most out of the series.

In this episode, Sarah discusses the importance of modesty in Islam, in dress, speech, and character. She explains that most people would prioritize modesty if they truly understood how beloved it is to Allah SWT.

Surah Al-Baqarah is not just the longest surah in the Qur’an — it is a source of immense barakah. In this episode, we reflect on the blessings found within this surah, why the Prophet ﷺ urged us to hold onto it, and how reciting it can bring protection, guidance, and light into our daily lives.

We all experience moments of comparison, but what’s really happening inside our hearts? Today we’re breaking down the different layers of envy, the hidden ways it can affect us, and how we can redirect those feelings toward something uplifting — aspiring to the beautiful connection with Allah that His closest servants have.

In this episode, Sarah and Maha discuss the effects that laziness has on our faith and relationship with Allah SWT. Join us as we dive into ways to battle laziness and the Shaytan!

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Join Maha and Sarah as they dive into a new theme: Diseases of the Heart!

In this episode, they explore the impact of Pride—a subtle yet powerful disease that can cloud our hearts and hinder our spiritual growth.

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Duaa isn't just words. It's the arrow you direct your life with. In this episode, Sarah reflects on the power of duaa and its role in shaping a Muslim’s life. She shares how duaa is not only a form of worship but also a way to direct and guide our life’s path. She discusses practical ways to increase the chances of having our duaas answered, as well as the wisdom behind delays or unanswered prayers, reminding us of Allah’s perfect timing and mercy.

In this episode, we explore how the Prophet’s own marital experiences — full of humanity, challenges, and grace — are the ultimate guide for navigating our own relationships.

We’re excited to kick off our brand-new Seerah series, where we reflect on the life of the Prophet ﷺ through different powerful themes.

This episode focuses on leadership — and how there was truly no greater leader than the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

As Muslims, each of us carries the responsibility of leadership in some form — in our families, communities, or personal lives. By studying the Prophet’s life, we learn what it means to lead with wisdom, compassion, and purpose.

Part Two of the BMC theme Light upon Light! In this episode Maha discusses how Allah SWT removes us from darkness into light and ways to return back to Him, join us every Saturday at the Bronx Muslim Center, 11pm, during Ramadan