Nura Journals

want to know what this podcast is about? well, look no further and get ready to embark on a journey of faith, discovery, and connection with "Nura Journals," a religious podcast that explores the modern Muslim experience through the insightful voices of its hosts, Hamda and Taniya.

the episode where we play the freshly grounded game, created by the freshly grounded podcast. in an effort to let you guys get to know us better, we open up and respond to the questions, honestly and vulnerably.

we want to also thank you guys for all the recent support we've gotten on these past few episodes and InShaAllah you all enjoy these newer styles of episodes we are releasing. please leave us a review on apple podcasts and spotify, and don't forget to follow our instagram for more content <3

the episode where we discuss what patience means to us and times where we had to be patient. we also asked you guys on instagram what patience means to you and included your responses! we hope you guys enjoy the episode.

*we also apologise for the minor audio issues.

the episode where we discuss the conditions of hijab and the meaning of modesty in islam (for women). We also talk about how social media distorts the true meaning of hijab and has made modesty harder. We hope this episode inspires us and you all listening to dress more modestly and keep improving yourself!
Disclaimer: we are not claiming to be extremely modest or never struggle with modesty, we filmed this episode as a way of helping ourselves and also providing advice to help others. 

the episode where we discuss where we have been, what we've been up to, and how we will be preparing for Ramadan. InShaAllah, we hope this episode helps you guys prepare for Ramadan and develop healthier habits!

Links to books we love right now!

Patience and Gratitude: https://amzn.to/3TtgtgH

Before the Coffee Gets Cold: https://amzn.to/40dXbhX

A Man Called Ove: https://amzn.to/42lsCbn

Audible Audiobooks:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/audible/mlp/mfpdp/ASIN?actionCode=AMN30DFT1Bk06604291990WX&tag=nurajournals-21

the episode where we discuss our modesty journey and what modesty means to us. 

disclaimer: we are not claiming to be extremely modest or never struggle with modesty, we filmed this episode as a way of helping ourselves and also providing advice to help others. 

the episode where we discuss where we have been, how we've changed since our break, a small insight into our modesty journey and a sneak peak into our umrah experience. we will be back and more consistent, so stay tuned because there's much more to come!

the episode where we talk about how we balance deen and dunya. 

We explain the three most crucial factors to consider when attempting to prioritise your deen. We discuss the value of having good intentions, maintaining good company, and how we overcame certain temptations. 

Disclaimer: We are not claiming to be perfect Muslims or to never sin; we simply recorded this episode to help ourselves and others. 

the episode where we discuss attachment styles and our love languages. 

this is the much-anticipated part 2 of entry 4, in which we discuss the results of our test in the name of personal development. this episode contains a lot of self-reflection and provides a glimpse into what a therapy session with us would look like. Hope you guys enjoy. 

the episode where we self-reflect. 

this is the first part of a two-part series in which we took a personality test and reviewed the results to identify our strengths and shortcomings. go on this self-reflection journey with us and take a personality test for yourself at 16personalities.com

P.S: we're now on apple podcast! go give us a rating and leave an honest comment! we'd love to hear your opinions :)

the episode where we discuss the impact of social media on modesty.

Disclaimer: We are not claiming to be exceedingly modest, nor are we denying that it can be difficult at times. This episode is simply a reminder to ourselves and everyone else who listens.