Faith Found: A Journey In Islam

About Faith Found: A Journey In Islam

Faith Found: A Journey in Islam is a podcast dedicated to exploring the profound depths and timeless beauty of Islam—a faith woven into the lives, cultures, and histories of over a billion people worldwide. With elegance and respect, this series invites listeners on a journey through the spiritual, intellectual, and cultural dimensions of Islam, illuminating its guiding principles, rich traditions, and universal messages that resonate across time and space. Each episode of Faith Found is crafted to offer a balanced and thoughtful perspective on Islam’s core teachings, capturing the warmth and humanity of a faith centered around mercy, compassion, and a boundless connection to the Divine. This journey begins with the foundation of Islam—the Five Pillars—which serve as the spiritual backbone of Muslim life. Through acts of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage, we delve into the ways these principles shape not only personal devotion but also the broader communal bonds and ethical values that define the Islamic world. Faith Found goes beyond the rituals and practices to explore the intellectual heritage of Islam, uncovering contributions to science, art, literature, and philosophy that continue to inspire and enrich global civilization. From the Golden Age of Islamic scholarship, where mathematicians, astronomers, and philosophers expanded human knowledge, to the modern-day expressions of Islamic thought and creativity, each episode illuminates the breadth and depth of Islamic civilization. By celebrating the minds and hearts that have contributed to Islamic scholarship, we reveal the diversity of ideas and insights that exist within this faith. At the heart of Faith Found is a commitment to storytelling. Islam is a religion rooted in narrative—the story of the Prophet Muhammad, the revelations of the Quran, and the countless lives of ordinary believers who have found purpose, resilience, and peace in their faith. Through these stories, we delve into themes of love, loss, justice, and redemption, showing how Islamic values are expressed in everyday acts of kindness and integrity. Whether it is the moving tales of forgiveness and sacrifice or the teachings on patience and humility, each story in Faith Found is a reminder of the enduring wisdom that Islam offers in our quest for a meaningful life. Faith Found does not shy away from addressing the complexities and challenges faced by Muslims today. We engage in conversations about identity, community, and the experience of navigating faith in a rapidly changing world. Our aim is to foster understanding and dialogue, helping to bridge gaps and dispel misconceptions through education and empathy. By presenting Islam in all its richness and diversity, we strive to create a space where listeners, regardless of background, can find common ground and shared values. Above all, Faith Found: A Journey in Islam is a celebration of faith’s power to uplift, unite, and transform. It is an invitation to learn, to reflect, and to connect with the wisdom and beauty that have sustained Muslim communities for centuries. As we uncover the layers of Islamic tradition, we discover a faith that is both timeless and dynamic, grounded in principles of love, justice, and peace. Join us on this journey, and let Faith Found be a source of insight, inspiration, and reverence for the spiritual paths that shape our world. With each episode, we open a door to understanding Islam not just as a religion, but as a way of life, a culture, and a source of profound beauty and hope. © 2026 Rashid Media Productions. All Rights Reserved.

Publisher

Rashid Publications

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 Nov 2024

Latest episode

23 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Mar 2026

   Kufic: The Geometry of Eternity - The First Sacred Script - Eid Special Episode

   🎙️ Episode Summary Title: 📜 Episode 2 — Kufic: The Geometry of Eternity, The First Sacred Script, Eid-Al-Fitr Special Podcast: 🌙 Faith Found: A Journey in Islam Hosted by: Dr. Susan Rashid On this sacred day of Eid, Faith Found: A Journey In Islam invites you into a moment of stillness—a quiet threshold between what has been transformed and what is now ready to endure. In this contemplative Eid reflection, Dr. Susan Rashid—physician, scholar, and spiritual seeker—guides us into the early world of Islamic calligraphy, where revelation was not only preserved, but given form through discipline, geometry, and restraint. This episode explores the emergence of Kufic calligraphy, one of the earliest scripts used to write the Qur’an—a script defined not by ornament, but by structure. Not by expression, but by permanence. As Islam expanded rapidly across lands and languages in the 7th and 8th centuries, a new need arose:to protect meaning.To stabilize identity.To ensure that the divine word remained unshaken in a changing world. Kufic Calligraphy answered that need. With its firm lines, measured proportions, and architectural presence, Kufic became more than a script—it became a visual theology.A reassurance. A declaration that what is sacred does not bend. In this episode, we explore: The historical emergence of Kufic in the early Islamic world Why early Qur’anic manuscripts embraced austerity over ornament How geometry became a form of theological expression The role of Kufic in unifying a rapidly expanding ummah The profound parallel between Kufic’s discipline and the spiritual structure of Ramadan As Eid arrives, this episode gently asks: What has taken shape within us? What remains steady after a month of surrender? Kufic: The Geometry of Eternity is not only a study of script—it is an invitation to reflect on the structures we build within ourselves, and the quiet strength required to sustain them. ✨ A listening experience for those drawn to Islamic history, sacred art, spiritual reflection, and the enduring relationship between form, faith, and the inner life. 🎧 Faith Found is where history breathes, where revelation meets the inner life, and where listening itself becomes devotion. Eid Mubarak.Assalamu alaikum. 📩 Thoughts or reflections? Email us: rashidmediaproductions@gmail.com 🎧 Subscribe to Faith Found: A Journey in Islam for future episodes exploring the history, spirituality, and living faith of Muslims across time and place.

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   21 Feb 2026

   When Revelation Became Line: The Birth of Islamic Calligraphy - Ramadan Special Series

   🌙 Faith Found: A Journey in Islam 📜 Episode 1 — When Revelation Became Line The Birth of Islamic Calligraphy Ramadan Special In this opening Ramadan episode of Faith Found: A Journey in Islam, Dr. Susan Rashid invites listeners into one of the most intimate and consequential moments in Islamic history—the moment when divine revelation first sought permanence. Before Islamic calligraphy became one of the world’s most revered art forms, it began as an act of moral urgency. Revealed over twenty-three years, the Qur’an first lived not on the page, but in breath, memory, and sound—recited, memorized, and carried heart to heart by a community bound by trust. As the early Muslim world expanded and human memory revealed its fragility, a profound responsibility emerged: to preserve eternity in a world that forgets. This episode traces how revelation moved from sound into line—how early Muslims recorded sacred verses not for beauty or display, but for protection. Listeners are guided through the origins of Islamic calligraphy, the theological decision to honor the word over the image, and the ethical discipline that shaped one of humanity’s most enduring artistic traditions. Woven throughout is the quiet wisdom of Ramadan itself. Just as fasting refines the body through restraint, calligraphy refines meaning through discipline. Hunger, patience, ink, and intention become parallel acts of worship—each teaching that the sacred reveals itself not through spectacle, but through care. This is not merely the history of an art form. It is the moral architecture of a civilization. A meditation on trust, preservation, and responsibility. As you listen, you are invited to slow your breath, enter the stillness of Ramadan nights, and reflect on a question that still echoes across time: What do you protect when what you are given is sacred? 🎧 Faith Found is where history breathes, where revelation meets the inner life, and where listening itself becomes devotion. Ramadan Mubarak. Assalamu alaikum. 📩 Thoughts or reflections? Email us: rashidmediaproductions@gmail.com 🎧 Subscribe to Faith Found: A Journey in Islam for future episodes exploring the history, spirituality, and living faith of Muslims across time and place.

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   5 Jul 2025

   🎙️ The Tenth Day: Ashura, Memory, and the Mourning of an Ummah

   🎙️ Episode Summary Title: The Tenth Day: Ashura, Memory, and the Mourning of an Ummah Podcast: Faith Found: A Journey in Islam Hosted by: Dr. Susan Rashid On the 10th of Muharram—known as Ashura—time does not simply pass. It gathers. In this powerful episode of Faith Found: A Journey in Islam, Dr. Susan Rashid guides listeners through the layered history and sacred resonance of Ashura, a day revered across the Islamic world for its spiritual gravity and prophetic echoes. From the forgiveness granted to Prophet Ādam (عليه السلام), to the resting of Prophet Nūḥ (نُوح عليه السلام)’s Ark on Mount Jūdī, to the parting of the sea for Prophet Mūsā (موسى عليه السلام), and finally, to the martyrdom of Imām Ḥusayn (رضي الله عنه) on the plains of Karbala—ʿĀshūrāʾ is not one event, but a tapestry of trials, redemption, and resistance. This episode explores: The theological significance of Ashura across Sunni and Shia traditions The interwoven stories of prophetic deliverance and divine mercy The ethical and spiritual legacy of Karbala in both religious and global consciousness Why Ashura remains a moral compass in a fractured world With poetic narration, Qur’anic reflection, and scholarly context, Dr. Rashid invites you to consider Ashura not only as a day of remembrance—but as a call to moral clarity, justice, and faith. 📩 Thoughts or reflections? Email us: rashidmediaproductions@gmail.com 🎧 Subscribe to Faith Found: A Journey in Islam for future episodes exploring the history, spirituality, and living faith of Muslims across time and place. Theme Music: Ramadan Islamic Arabic Music, Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay, SigmaMusicArt Desert Echoes, Music by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

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   29 Jun 2025

   The Crescent and the Departure: Why the Islamic Year Begins With Hijrah

   ✨ Episode Summary: In this episode of Faith Found: A Journey in Islam, we explore the sacred significance of the Islamic New Year—not as a moment of festivity, but as a timeless reflection on transformation, sacrifice, and divine intention. Why does the Islamic calendar begin not with birth or victory, but with a migration? What does the Hijrah of the Prophet ﷺ teach us about courage, conviction, and starting over? Dr. Susan Rashid traces the spiritual logic behind the first of Muharram, unveils the meaning of sacred time in Islam, and honors the legacy of Imam Hussain at Karbala. Listeners are invited to see the Islamic New Year not as a change of date, but as a call to inward migration—a movement from stagnation to sincerity, from fear to faith. This episode is an offering for those seeking a deeper beginning—one that aligns the calendar not with the world’s noise, but with the soul’s need to return. 📩 Thoughts or reflections? Email us: rashidmediaproductions@gmail.com 🎧 Subscribe to Faith Found: A Journey in Islam for future episodes exploring the history, spirituality, and living faith of Muslims across time and place. Theme Music: Ramadan Islamic Arabic Music, Music by Mikhail Smusev from Pixabay, SigmaMusicArt Desert sounds, Mohamed_hassan, Music by Mohamed Hassan from Pixabay

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   26 May 2025

   The Foundation of Islam – Origins, Beliefs, and Practices

   🎙️ Faith Found: A Journey in Islam Episode Title: The Foundation of Islam – Origins, Beliefs, and Practices Hosted by: Dr. Susan Rashid Duration: 30–40 minutes Episode Summary: In this illuminating opening episode of Faith Found: A Journey in Islam, Dr. Susan Rashid guides listeners through a sweeping and heartfelt exploration of the Islamic faith—from its divine origins to its living presence in nearly every corner of the globe. Beginning with the essence of Tawhid, the oneness of God, the episode introduces listeners to the meaning of Islam, its central declaration of faith, and its profound embrace of monotheism. We journey through the life of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the revelations he received, and the social transformation that unfolded in 7th-century Arabia. Listeners are then introduced to the Qur’an and the earlier holy texts recognized in Islamic tradition, before traveling across continents to discover where and how Islam flourishes today—from Indonesia to Nigeria, from Iran to China. The heart of the episode lies in an elegant and thoughtful exploration of the Five Pillars of Islam—Shahada, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj. Each pillar is not only explained in detail but honored for its ethical, spiritual, and communal significance. The episode concludes with a look at major Islamic holidays and the Islamic view of the afterlife, where the soul’s journey continues beyond this world. Whether you are new to Islam or seeking a deeper understanding of its teachings, this foundational episode offers clarity, reverence, and insight into a religion that has shaped civilizations and continues to touch hearts worldwide. 🔊 "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His Messenger."This is where the journey begins. 📩 Thoughts or reflections?Email us: rashidmediaproductions@gmail.com 🎧 Subscribe to Faith Found: A Journey in Islam for future episodes exploring the history, spirituality, and living faith of Muslims across time and place.

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   13 Apr 2025

   From Tears to Tablets: Prophet Adam’s Legacy, the Light of Prophet Sheeth, and the Sacrifice for Prophet Dawud

   🎙️ Podcast Episode Title: From Tears to Tablets: Prophet Adam’s Legacy, the Light of Prophet Sheeth, and the Sacrifice for Prophet Dawud 🌙 Podcast Series: Faith Found: A Journey in Islam Host: Dr. Susan Rashid Tone: Poetic, Reverent, Spiritually Healing ✨ Podcast Episode Summary: In this illuminating episode of Faith Found: A Journey in Islam, Dr. Susan Rashid guides us through two intertwined legacies of love, loss, and divine mercy. First, we witness the profound sorrow of Prophet Adam (AS) after the murder of his son Habil—and the healing that arrived through the birth of Prophet Sheeth (AS), the son granted by Allah as a symbol of renewal. Prophet Sheeth (AS), chosen as a prophet, became a vessel of wisdom and a beacon of righteousness in a time of spiritual divergence. Then, in a deeply intimate and rarely told account, we travel into the moment when Prophet Adam (AS), shown a vision of his future descendant Prophet Dawud (AS), is so moved by love and awe that he offers forty years of his own life so Prophet Dawud (AS) may live longer and fulfill his divine purpose. It is the first act of prophetic sacrifice—a quiet, selfless offering that echoes through generations. With Qur’anic reflection, classical tafsir, and elegant narration, this episode reveals the tender humanity of the first Prophet: a father grieving, a teacher guiding, and a man offering his time so that light may endure. 💫 This is a story of grief transformed into legacy, of divine gifts born from sorrow, and of the eternal echo of sacrifice.

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   5 Apr 2025

   The Journey of Descent: Prophet Adam, Arafat, and the Blood of Brotherhood

   🎙️ Podcast Episode Title: Prophet Adam: From Paradise to Arafat – Reunion, Regret, and the Rise of Humanity 🎧 Episode Summary: In this profound episode of Faith Found: A Journey in Islam, we walk alongside Prophet Adam (AS) and Hawwa (AS) as they begin life on Earth—not in punishment, but as part of a divine design. Their descent marks the dawn of the human journey—a journey of faith, remembrance, and reunion. From the peaks of Mount Serendib to the sacred plains of Arafat, we trace the emotional and spiritual path that led to their heartfelt reunion and the reawakening of hope for all humankind. But light is followed by shadow. In the second segment, we explore the sorrowful story of their sons—Qabil and Habil—and witness how envy gave rise to the first bloodshed on Earth. Through Qur’anic narration and timeless moral lessons, we reflect on the sacredness of life, the weight of free will, and the enduring consequences of unchecked jealousy. This episode offers a deeply reflective exploration of beginnings—of humanity, of sin, of mercy, and of divine love—through the legacy of Prophet Adam (AS).

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   15 Mar 2025

   The Creation of Prophet Adam (AS): The First Test of Humanity

   In this profound episode of Faith Found: A Journey in Islam, we explore the origins of humankind through the story of Adam (AS)—the first human, the first prophet, and the father of all. From his divine creation from clay to the knowledge that set him apart, we uncover the wisdom behind his existence and the test that would shape the destiny of humanity. Journey with us through the moment the angels prostrated, the defiance of Iblis, the beauty of Paradise, and the first great test that led to the descent to Earth. We reflect on the lessons from Adam’s trials, the tragedy of his sons, and his ultimate return to Allah. As we embrace the spiritual essence of Ramadan, this episode serves as a reminder that life is a test, but Allah’s mercy is ever near. Join us in this enlightening discussion as we reflect on Adam’s (AS) legacy and the lessons that guide us toward righteousness today. 📖 Tune in for a moving narrative, deep reflections, and timeless wisdom from the first chapter of humanity’s story. 🌙

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   1 Mar 2025

   The First Revelation – How the Qur’an Was Revealed in Ramadan

   In this profound episode of Faith Found: A Journey in Islam, we embark on a journey to one of the most sacred and transformative moments in human history—the first revelation of the Qur’an. As the blessed month of Ramadan unfolds, we reflect on the night when divine light pierced the darkness, forever altering the course of humanity. Dr. Susan Rashid takes us back to the solitude of Cave Hira, where Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) sought refuge in contemplation, longing for truth amidst the moral decay of society. It is here, in the stillness of the night, that Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) descends with a divine command from Allah—*Iqra!* Read! Overcome with awe and trembling from this celestial encounter, the Prophet rushes home to the comforting embrace of his devoted wife, Khadijah (RA), whose unwavering support becomes a beacon of reassurance. As we honor the sacred connection between Ramadan and the Qur’an, this episode explores the significance of the first revelation, the power of knowledge in Islam, and the spiritual legacy that continues to guide us today. Through recitations, reflections, and timeless wisdom, we are reminded that the Qur’an was revealed as a mercy to all, a source of light for our hearts, and a divine compass for our souls. Join us as we step into this momentous chapter of faith, uncovering its impact and embracing its message—one that continues to illuminate our path in the sacred month of Ramadan and beyond.

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    11 Nov 2024

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