The Islam Awareness Blog

The Truth About My Divorce I've Never Told Online

2026-10-30T09:00:00.000+00:00

The Real Reason Nobody's Getting Married

2026-10-28T09:00:00.000+00:00

Is Hell Mostly Made Up of Women? The Hadith Explained

2026-10-26T09:00:00.000+00:00

The 4 Decrees Written For You In Your Mother’s Womb

2026-10-23T09:00:00.000+01:00

When Parents Aren’t The Priority Anymore | Signs of the Hour Ep. 21 | Dr. Omar Suleiman

2026-10-21T09:00:00.000+01:00

Are You Lazy or Burnt Out? The Islamic Answer to Losing Motivation

2026-10-16T09:00:00.000+01:00

Are you lazy — or are you burnt out?

When your energy collapses, the modern world often gives us two explanations: “You need to try harder” or “You’re burnt out.” But Islamic tradition gives us another way to understand the loss of motivation.

In this video, Dr. Francesca explores kasal (laziness), ʿajz (incapacity), burnout, and fatra — the natural dip that can follow a season of zeal.

Through the story of Ḥanẓala رضي الله عنه and the Prophet ﷺ's words “an hour and an hour”, we explore why spiritual and emotional dips don't necessarily mean you've failed.

We also look at:
• The difference between ʿajz and kasal
• What burnout can tell us about meaning and purpose
• Why rest is not the opposite of productivity
• How to recognise whether you're experiencing fatra, burnout, or kasal
• How to build a “floor” of small, consistent deeds
• Why consistency matters more than intensity
• How Islamic psychology understands motivation and spiritual rhythm

The dip is a law, not a verdict. The question is: where do you land?

If this video helped you, share in the comments: What is the one deed on your “floor” — the thing you try never to abandon, even in a difficult season?

May Allah grant us balance, consistency and sincerity in every season of our lives. آمين

This video discusses psychological and spiritual wellbeing through an Islamic framework. It is not a substitute for professional mental-health care. If persistent low mood, loss of hope, sleep or appetite changes, or other symptoms are affecting your daily life, please seek appropriate professional support.

A Discussion with NORA BARROWS-FRIEDMAN on the CONTROVERSIAL NAZA Documentary!

2026-10-14T09:00:00.000+01:00

Funniest Revert Story of Megan Rice's Journey to Islam | 100% Laughable

2026-10-12T09:00:00.000+01:00

Megan Rice’s journey to Islam began with a simple question: How could people facing unimaginable suffering hold on to such powerful faith? Inspired by the resilience and faith she witnessed among Palestinians, Megan began reading the Qur’an to understand the source of that strength.

What started as curiosity soon became a deeper journey of discovery. Through her World Religion Book Club, Megan openly explored the Qur’an, asked questions, shared her reactions, and discovered teachings that deeply resonated with her.

After only a few weeks of studying Islam, Megan Rice took the Shahadah and embraced Islam. Her story is filled with unexpected moments, honest reactions, and a remarkable transformation from simply wanting to understand Islam to becoming a Muslim herself. Watch her full journey and discover what led Megan Rice to Islam.

Is the Quran Biased Toward Men? (Truth or Propaganda?) | Q&A with Nouman Ali Khan

2026-10-02T09:00:00.000+01:00

Why Aren't Muslim Women Getting Married? | The Truth About These "Men" + The Struggle is Real!

2026-09-30T09:00:00.000+01:00

Fatwas Gone Wild: What They Dont Teach You in Madressah with Habeeb Akande: Mature Topics

2026-09-28T09:00:00.000+01:00

Forget the sugar-coated vibes. We’re talking:
🍑 Women’s right to pleasure
📜 Imam Suyuti’s hadith collections
💍 Mut’ah, Misyar & shady marriages
💦 Masturbation, porn & the unspoken addictions
⚖️ Shariah vs Ethics
🤐 Consent & marital rape
👀 Even how the Prophet ﷺ made love to his wives.

Sami Hamdi : Destroys Entire Zionist Panel in Explosive Oxford Union Debate!

2026-09-18T09:00:00.000+01:00

ABUSED BY “PIOUS” HUSBAND WHO GAVE DAWAH & KHUTBAHS | w. Lisa Vogl

2026-09-16T09:00:00.000+01:00

Al-Jabbār: The One Who Mends the Broken | Mufti Hussain Kamani

2026-09-14T09:00:00.000+01:00

Sunni vs. Shi'a: Israel's Expansion Plan | Usuli Khutbah

2026-09-11T09:00:00.000+01:00

Ms Rachel DEFENDS her support for Gaza's kids

2026-09-09T09:00:00.000+01:00

How Israel Helped SHAPE Islamophobia in America

2026-09-07T09:00:00.000+01:00

Constant surveillance, anti-immigration policies, and open hatred… Has Islamophobia in the U.S. gotten worse since 9/11? And did anti-Muslim bigotry in America exist long before then?

Yes and yes, argues journalist and author Rozina Ali, as she joins Mehdi for a conversation about the history of Islamophobia and her powerful new book, Seasons of Fury: Four Families and the Rise of Islamophobia in America.

Ali’s book examines the way Islamophobia is “manufactured and encouraged” in the U.S., tracing its roots back well before 9/11, to the 1940s. Today, xenophobic persecution is not reserved for Muslims. Ali explains how the Donald Trump administration is using vague anti-terror laws to target anyone it deems a political enemy.

Ali breaks down the way “thousands and thousands” of Muslim Americans were surveilled by the FBI and undercover informants, and explores the role Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu played in shaping what we know to be Islamophobia today.

Women in Da'wah: Fitna or Fardh?

2026-09-04T09:00:00.000+01:00

Should Muslim women be creating Islamic content online? Giving da'wah? Debating? Livestreaming?

This question has become one of the biggest discussions in the online Muslim world. Some argue that women should avoid public platforms altogether, claiming that online da'wah is a man's responsibility and that a woman's place is exclusively in the home. Others disagree.

In this episode of Islamically Correct, Sheikh Usta and Brother Nasr tackle this controversy head-on. Sheikh Usta argues that many of these objections misunderstand both the role of women in Islam and the obligations of da'wah. He explains why the real issue is often the state of men—not the participation of women—and challenges the growing narrative that women must be absent from the public sphere in order to preserve modesty.

At the same time, the discussion does not dismiss the importance of a woman's responsibilities as a wife and mother. Instead, it explores how these responsibilities fit within Islam's broader mission of establishing and conveying the truth.

Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation aims to move beyond slogans and examine the issue through an Islamic lens.

"I Questioned Hindu Gods” - Just One Surah Led him to Islam

2026-09-03T09:00:00.000+01:00

A Hindu convert to Islam explains why idol worship no longer made sense—and how Surah Al-Ikhlas revealed the truth of one God.

Andrew Tate FOOLED Muslim Men… And It Shows

2026-09-02T09:00:00.000+01:00

Have Muslim men been looking for masculinity in the wrong places?

In this powerful episode, Sheikh Usta reacts to the growing influence of the manosphere on young Muslim men—and exposes the real reason behind it: a lack of purpose, mission, and true Islamic masculinity.

Discover what Islam actually teaches about manhood, leadership, and purpose—and why chasing money, status, and the “red pill” lifestyle isn’t enough.

If you’ve ever questioned masculinity, purpose, or where Muslim men stand today… this is for you. This will change how you see manhood.

Can Women Be Prophets in Islam?

2026-09-01T09:00:00.000+01:00

The FORBIDDEN Life Of Women In Afghanistan In 2026. I Was SHOCKED! 🇦🇫

2026-08-31T09:00:00.000+01:00

The FORBIDDEN Life For Women In Afganistan in 2026. I was SHOCKED!

I returned to Afghanistan to see what life is really like in the most gender-segregated society on earth. In this video, I go behind the scenes to uncover the hidden reality for women today—from how they access beauty products with salons closed, to the secret world of weddings where men and women are completely separated.

We explore the devastating impact of women being banned from parks, gyms, and schools for girls over 12. Finally, I uncover a shocking truth about recent British government laws that are effectively supporting the regime's efforts to keep women at home and uneducated. This is a side of Afghanistan the world needs to see.

The Truth About Marriage Every Muslim Must Hear | Jumu'ah Khutbah By Nouman Ali Khan

2026-08-22T09:00:00.000+01:00

Marriage is one of the greatest institutions established by Allāh, yet many Muslims unknowingly approach it through culture rather than the guidance of the Qurʾān. In this powerful Jumuʿah Khutbah, Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan explains how Islam redefined marriage as a sacred contract built upon rights, responsibilities, justice, and accountability before Allāh.

This eye-opening reminder challenges many common cultural practices surrounding marriage, family, divorce, mahr, and financial responsibility. It highlights why the strength of the Ummah begins inside the home and why reviving authentic Qurʾānic values is essential for future generations.

Whether you are preparing for marriage, already married, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of Islamic family values, this lecture offers timeless guidance rooted in the Qurʾān and Sunnah.

The ONE Decision That Changed Muslim History

2026-08-19T09:00:00.000+01:00

In this lecture, Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explores the overlooked history of the printing press in the Muslim world and why its adoption lagged behind Europe. He examines whether scholars were truly responsible, introduces historiography, and challenges simplistic narratives about Islam, technology, and modernity. Drawing on examples including paper, the printing press, the fall of Constantinople, and animal rights, he encourages a more critical understanding of Islamic history and its lessons for today.

The Untold Story of Female Slavery in the Ottoman Empire

2026-08-17T09:00:00.000+01:00

Further reading: For Shemsigul's story, check out “Shemsigül: A Circassian Slave in Mid-Nineteenth- Century Cairo,” in Edmund Burke's Struggle and Survival in the Modem Middle East. Additionally, Justin Marozzi's Captives and Companions: A History of Slavery and the Slave Trade in the Islamic World is a good overview of slavery in the Islamic World. For abolition in the Islamic World, check out Islam and the Abolition of Slavery by William Gervase Clarence-Smith.