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TW: Drug Addiction and Suicide 
Please, if you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the Suicide Hotline at: 988

They can and will help you! You can find more helpful resources at their website: https://988lifeline.org/

Or if you are having a hard time and cannot reach your counselor or cannot afford one there are warmlines you can call. You can find the number in your state here: https://warmline.org/

Find Br. Belal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourbrotherbelal/

Little steps make giant leaps.

Emotional wellness with Usman Mughni, LMFT

Trigger warning: This episode talks in depth on domestic violence, and domestic abuse ( emotional and spiritual). 

Check out these resources: 

Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Texas Muslim Women's Foundation: https://tmwf.org/
HEENA KHAN, LPC-S, RPT: https://uplift-counseling.com/

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Our guest is Mona Kafeel from Texas Muslim Women's Foundation. https://tmwf.org/about-us/

Domestic violence hotline number: 800-799-7233

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Stay at the Doorstep of your Lord | Late Night Heart Softeners | Night 30 | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman 

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High Endeavours (Al-Himma Al-Allya) - Continuing the discussion on Ibn Al-Jawzi’s reflections | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman

Strengthening the self - Continuing the discussion on Ibn Al-Jawzi’s reflections| Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman - Sh. Abdullah Oduro - Imam Hamzah Abdul-Malik

Humans (insan) and Angels (malak) | Late Night Heart Softeners | Sh. Yaser Birjas - Dr. Omar Suleiman 

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Late Night Heart Softeners | Dealing With Hardships | Sh Yaser Birjas & Dr. Omar Suleiman

Late Night Heart Softeners | Do Not Panic If The Answer to Your Prayer is Delayed 

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The Forbidden Fruit is Sweet | Late Night Heart Softeners | Dr. Omar Suleiman - Sh. Yaser Birjas - Mufti Abdul Wahab Waheed

Heart Softeners with Sh. Yaser Birjas, Dr. Omar Suleiman, and Sh. Abdul Nasir Jangda. 

Allah will not Change the Condition of a People Until they Change what is in Themselves | Late Night Heart Softeners | Dr. Omar Suleiman - Sh. Yaser Birjas 
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From our nightly Ramadan 2022 Heart Softeners series.
Worldly Pleasures versus Pleasures of the Hereafter - Late Night Heart Softeners - Sh. Yaser Birjas & Dr. Omar Suleiman

During Ramadan, we will be speaking to 4 different people about their unique experiences during the month of Ramadan. Our third episode is with Fuad Dadabhoy and his perspective on charity. 

During Ramadan, we will be speaking to 4 different people about their unique experiences during the month of Ramadan. Our second episode is with Zeena Alkurdi on the single parent perspective. 

During Ramadan, we will be speaking to 4 different people about their unique experiences during the month of Ramadan. Our first episode is with special guest Omar Mohamed, an Uyghur Refugee. Listening to his story makes you appreciate the freedom to practice our religion. 

Today is World Down Syndrome Day! Sabeel's Superheroes - Introducing Sabeel, a special girl with Down Syndrome, and how her parents wouldn't want it any other way!

Links mentioned in the episode:
https://muhsen.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sabeels_superheroes/
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08NFN66RJ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

This week we talk to Arthur K. Richards, who has gone through certain tests and environments that tested his faith and how he learned to keep his faith sacred. 

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Felipe Martins' journey.  How he came to Islam and learned and adapted to the new faith. 

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Anna Maturino's journey.  How she came to Islam and found her faith. 

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Lysandra Saldana's journey.  And how she learned about the importance of connecting with people of different cultures. 

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Chris Johnston's journey. From converting to learning the importance of taking small steps.

Join us as we hear about his highs and lows about his story of coming to Islam.

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Zainab Ismail's journey. From converting to dedicating her like to dawa and Allah. 

Join us as we hear about her highs and lows about her story of coming to Islam.

In this week's episode, we will be exploring Ashley Elix's journey. Coming from a prominent Baptist family in Texas, Ashley's questions about her Faith set her on the path to Islam.

Join us as we hear about her highs and lows about her story of coming to Islam.

On grief, sorrow and distress - Late Night Reflections - Heart Softeners with Sh. Yaser Birjas & Dr. Omar Suleiman

Sharing our Late Night Heart Softeners Series. Always filled with excellent reminders. InshaAllah!

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Surah Al-Fatiha and the elements of happiness.

Late Night Reflections | A Heart Softener series with Sh. Yaser Birjas and Dr. Omar Suleiman

Sharing our Late Night Heart Softeners Series. Always filled with excellent reminders. InshaAllah!

#VRIC #valleyranchislamiccenter #Ramadan2021

Late Night Reflections | A Heart Softener series with Sh. Yaser Birjas and Dr. Omar Suleiman

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast we talk to Nahela Morales. In her amazing story we hear her talk about her journey to Islam and how Hajj became the ultimate culmination of all that she could have hoped for!

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast we talk to Sh. Yaser Birjas. He speaks about how he was rushed during his first hajj and then savored it the second time he went. He also speaks about connecting the mind, body, and soul to truly experience it how its meant to be experienced. 

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center Podcast we talk to Sadaf Ahmed about her Hajj and how this sacred journey brings us all together and humbles us before Allah.

In this episode of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center podcast, we talk to Dr. Omar Suleiman. He recounts his first few hajj journeys and discusses why preparing for hajj is the only way to really experience it to the fullest.