The Submissions Podcast

This Ramadan our minisodes have taken us to the trip of a lifetime, the throes of babyhood and the zeal of youth. Now, as we bid farewell to Ramadan we make one last stop in the twilight years of life. Farewells can leave us feeling bereft and in this reflection, we walk with Asna in a raw and bittersweet contemplation on grief.

Have you ever found that you are reminded of the same subject over and over again in a short space of time? Such that you can now look back and feel so strongly the themes that have characterised the seasons of your life. In this minisode, Aiysha talks us through an uplifting theme that has been emerging from her Ramadan this year and the beautiful reflections that it has sparked.

From the event Submissions Live: Journeys in Faith we bring you the highly anticipated tale of how sister Aliyah Umm Raiyaan came to embrace Islam. Her words remind us that our fate is inescapable, to the extent where even we are entirely oblivious to the leaning of our own hearts. We catch ourselves behaving in ways that take us by surprise, in their uncommonality yet in their authenticity, in their trueness. And then, we understand. That this is the resolve of faith, of Imaan. That our hearts have been etched with words that shape our lives. La Ilah il allah.

Inayah and Haaniah talk resetting intentions and how this has played out in the wonderful world of parenting toddlers

Our very own Nafisa was invited to perform Umrah a week before Ramadan. With just hours remaining on her trip, she had one last wish that she had no idea how to fulfil…

As we enter the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah and our loved ones and friends depart for the beautiful journey of Hajj, join us to revisit this episode from 2021 where 3 storytellers shared their experiences of visiting Allah’s blessed House. May He invite us all, insha’Allah!

As the month of Ramadan comes to an end this year, listen to our latest mini episode in which Asna reflects on her personal journey of how the past few Ramadans have strengthened her faith and empowered her to make decisions with confidence. Join us as we explore the transformative power of Ramadan.

Our first ever live storytelling event will be held on 13th May @root25ldn where we will reflect over other journeys of faith with storytellers and interactive audience sessions. May Allah bless our plans and yours too!

In this minisode, we'll be sharing a powerful story from Nafisa about her journey of faith and how it helped her cope with the loss of a loved one. She reflects on the importance of remembering the ultimate destination and finding solace in the belief that we will all one day return to our Creator.

Join us for this heartfelt episode as we delve into the beauty and power of faith during difficult times. And don't forget to mark your calendars for our upcoming live event where you'll hear more inspiring stories just like this one. We can't wait to see you there!

On 13th May 2023 inshaAllah we will have our first ever live storytelling event @ Root25 Cafe in London. The theme of this event is ‘Journeys in Faith’. Join us in this minisode as Ayne reflects on how in this Ramadan, her son is taking his first steps into Islam.

On 13th May 2023 InshaAllah we will have our first ever live storytelling event @ Root25 Cafe in London. In this minisode Haaniah comes full circle to some Ramadan mainstays from childhood.