S2E20 - Ramadhan Reflections Through Different Lenses: A Conversation on Faith, Fasting, and Gratitude

Welcome to the Mindful Meeting Podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by my two beloved cousins, Muhammad and Saleh Muhammad, for a heartfelt conversation on how fasting during Ramadan transforms our lives and deepens our connection with Allah.
We explore the discipline, devotion, and spiritual growth that come with this sacred month and reflect on the challenges, lessons, and unexpected blessings we’ve experienced along the way. Most importantly, we talk about what it means to go through it all together as a family.
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What You’ll Learn: 
[00:00] Introduction 
[03:13] Why Saleh Calls Himself an Everyday Philosopher
[06:31] Sharing Our Experience This Past Ramadhan 
[11:24] What Are the Best Memories You’ve Had During Ramadan?
[17:52] King Abu Shares a Heartwarming Ramadan Story
[21:25] Understand That Allah is Always With Us
[24:38] How Fasting Deepens Our Connections with Allah
[29:58] The Role of Dua’s During Ramadan
[34:00] How Our Bodies React to Fasting
[39:00] The Universal Benefits of Fasting 
[40:43] The Common Themes People Take from Ramdan
[44:30] The Biggest Lesson King Abu Learned from His Uncle
[49:10] How to Quieten the The Monkey Mind
[50:35] Life Altering Changes During Ramadhan
[55:50] The Benefits of  Experiencing Ramadan with Friends and Family
[1:00:05] Difficulties Faced During Ramadan
[1:04:12] Advice to Younger Self
[1:07:28] Message to Humanity
[01:09:16] Parting Thoughts 
 
Resources: 
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Saleh Poem: https://youtu.be/ozMjDBYIAqs?si=e6ZZlQfzONCsFGal
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Enjoy! Thank you, and God bless you all! 
And finally, remember to treat each other with kindness.

Quotes
“We are truly never alone. Allah is with us all the time.” - King Abu 
“Ramadan is putting yourself in an environment that is naturing you and brings a side of yourself that you didn’t know was there”- Muhammad 
“Allah’s Love is like a spousal love, you never really reach the climax, it grows everyday” -King Abu
“Fasting is one of the ways where Allah asks us for more faith in him while simultaneously taking something away from us.” - Saleh Muhammad
“When you delay your gratification and you finally have it, it’s a thousand times better.” - Muhammad 
“Fasting helps you slow down and unwind” -Saleh Muhammad
“Misery loves company and also blessings love company.” - Saleh Muhammad
“Ramadan, while full of blessings, it’s not short of challenges.” -King Abu
“You get a lot more from fasting during Ramadan than you lose.” -Saleh Muhammad


Clips
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End at: 15:00 - …working full time.

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End at: 23:55 - …selling yourself.

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End at: 41:54 - …think about. 

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End at: 50:02 - …inner focus.

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