Learning Islam from Scratch

If everything is already written by Allah…
why should we make dua?

And when our prayers seem unanswered, how do we know Allah is really listening?

In Episode 9 of Learning Islam from Scratch, this heartfelt conversation explores the meaning and power of dua in a believer’s life.

Together, they discuss:

• Why Allah asks us to make dua even though He knows everything
• How every sincere dua is answered
• Why some prayers are delayed or answered differently
• The closeness of Allah to His servants
• How dua strengthens trust, patience, and faith

Dua is not speaking into emptiness.
It is a conversation with the One who is always near.

If everything in life is already written by Allah…
do our choices really matter?

In this episode of Learning Islam from Scratch, a deeply common question is explored — free will vs destiny (Qadr).

Through a simple and honest father-daughter conversation, this episode explains:

• Does Allah’s knowledge remove human choice?
• Why effort still matters in Islam
• Can destiny be used as an excuse for failure or sin?
• Why Muslims are told not to argue excessively about Qadr
• How belief in destiny protects the heart during disappointment

Islam teaches a powerful balance:
Work sincerely, trust completely, and find peace in Allah’s decree.

A practical and comforting discussion for anyone struggling to understand life, effort, and outcomes.

We all fall.

We miss prayers.
We repeat mistakes.
We promise to change — and then slip again.

So the question many teenagers silently carry is:

Does Allah still love me if I keep sinning?

In Episode 7 of Learning Islam from Scratch, this deeply personal question is explored through powerful verses of the Qur’an and authentic Hadith.

In this heartfelt father-daughter conversation, they discuss:

• Why every human being sins
• The difference between guilt and despair
• How Allah describes His mercy in the Qur’an
• The famous hadith of the man who lost his camel in the desert
• Why repentance is beloved to Allah

This episode is not about normalizing sin.
It is about understanding Allah’s mercy.

Because your mistake does not define you.
Your return to Allah does.

Is the Qur’an alone enough to practice Islam?

Some argue that Hadith and the Prophet’s teachings are not necessary — that the Qur’an is sufficient on its own.

In Episode 6 of Learning Islam from Scratch, this important and sensitive topic is explored with clarity and calm reasoning.

In this thoughtful father-daughter conversation, they discuss:

• What the Qur’an itself says about obeying the Messenger
• Why the Prophet ﷺ was sent not just to deliver the message, but to explain it
• How we would pray, fast, or perform Hajj without the Sunnah
• The logical problem of removing prophetic guidance
• Why the Qur’an and authentic Hadith complete each other

This episode approaches the topic respectfully — not to attack, but to clarify.

Because you cannot separate the Messenger from the message.

If Allah is the Most Merciful…

Why do pain, injustice, illness, and tragedy exist?

In Episode 5 of Learning Islam from Scratch, this deeply emotional and difficult question is explored with honesty and clarity.

In this thoughtful father-daughter conversation, they discuss:

• Why life is described as a test in the Qur’an
• Whether suffering contradicts Allah’s mercy
• The role of free will in injustice
• How Islam gives meaning to pain
• Why this world is temporary — and the Hereafter is permanent

This episode does not ignore suffering.
It seeks to understand it.

Because faith is not about denying pain —
it is about trusting the One who sees the full picture.

If Islam is the truth…

Why are there so many sects, schools of thought, and disagreements among Muslims?

In Episode 4 of Learning Islam from Scratch, this honest and important question is explored with clarity and calm reasoning.

In this thoughtful father-daughter conversation, they discuss:

• The difference between core beliefs and secondary differences• Why disagreement is part of human nature• What the Qur’an says about unity and division• The Prophet’s ﷺ warning about future divisions• How to avoid confusion in a world full of labels

This episode reminds us of something powerful:

Islam is perfect.Muslims are human.

Instead of getting lost in labels, the focus returns to fundamentals — the Qur’an, authentic teachings, and the oneness of Allah.

Clarity removes confusion.Understanding strengthens faith.

If you were born into a Muslim family…

Does that automatically make Islam true?

In Episode 3 of Learning Islam from Scratch, a bold and uncomfortable question is asked openly:

“What if Islam is wrong, and we believe in it only because we inherited it?”

This episode explores faith beyond culture and geography — and examines whether Islam stands up to questioning.

In this thoughtful father-daughter conversation, they discuss:

• Whether truth depends on birthplace• Why Islam challenges blind inheritance• The Qur’an’s invitation to reflect and question• The preservation and consistency of the Qur’an• Why Prophet Muhammad ﷺ could not have invented Islam

This episode approaches the topic with intellectual honesty and respect for all religions — showing that Islam does not fear examination.

Faith inherited may be weak.Faith examined becomes conviction.

If Allah already knows who will go to Paradise and who will not…

Then why were we created at all?

In Episode 2 of Learning Islam from Scratch, a bold and deeply honest question is raised:

“If Allah knows everything, is life really a fair test?”

In this thoughtful father-daughter conversation, they explore:

• Whether Allah’s knowledge removes our free will

• Why life is described as a test

• The difference between knowing an outcome and forcing an outcome

• Why no one will be treated unfairly on the Day of Judgment

• What the Qur’an and authentic Hadith say about choice and accountability

This episode approaches the topic intellectually, respectfully, and without fear — showing that Islam welcomes difficult questions.

If you have ever wondered whether life is predetermined or meaningful… this episode is for you.

This is not blind faith.

This is thoughtful faith.

What if you were born a Muslim… but never truly understood why you believe?

In this very first episode of Learning Islam from Scratch, Teenager Haira asks her Bapa a powerful and honest question that many Muslims silently carry in their hearts:

“Why should I believe in Allah if I cannot see Him?”

This episode explores belief not as blind faith, but as logical, thoughtful, and deeply personal understanding.

Together, Haira and Mansur discuss:

• Why belief in Allah is based on logic, not blind faith• The signs of Allah within our own bodies and the universe• Why Allah does not show Himself directly to humanity• The purpose of life as a test• What the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught about natural belief

Featuring authentic references from the Qur’an and Sahih Hadith, this father-daughter conversation is designed especially for young Muslims growing up in modern societies like Singapore, India, and beyond.

Whether you are a teenager, a parent, or someone rediscovering Islam, this podcast will help you build faith with clarity, confidence, and understanding.

This is not a lecture.

This is a journey.

A journey to learn Islam from the beginning.