Welcome to our podcast, a platform dedicated to delving deep into the experiences of Muslim students in university. Through engaging conversations among our speakers, we aim to uncover and explore the distinctive hurdles they confront, fostering a better understanding of their challenges within the university environment. Join us as we embark on a collective journey of discovery and dialogue.
Firmly Rooted
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Welcome to our podcast, a platform dedicated to delving deep into the experiences of Muslim students in university. Through engaging conversations among our speakers, we aim to uncover and explore the distinctive hurdles they confront, fostering a better understanding of their challenges within the university environment. Join us as we embark on a collective journey of discovery and dialogue.
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July 5, 2026
The Fastest Way to Allah’s Pleasure | Rehan Salim | Firmly Rooted Ep 16
<p>In this latest episode of the Firmly Rooted podcast, Rehan Salim unpacks why the Qur'an consistently pairs the command to worship Allah alone with goodness to one's parents - arguing that honouring parents is not a side thing, but one of the most direct routes to Allah's pleasure.</p><p>This episode will help you reframe how young Muslims and university students should think about their parents - while they still have them.</p><p>This video covers:</p><ul><li>Why the Qur'an repeatedly ties worshipping Allah to goodness toward parents</li><li>Inspiring stories that show what honouring a mother can earn</li><li>Three practical habits for university students: humility, learning what makes them happy, and consistent communication</li><li>How to navigate difficult or controlling parents - including the three criteria for when to listen to them</li><li>How to speak to your parents about marriage</li></ul><p>Looking for more Firmly Rooted content? Check out our top episodes:</p><ul><li>Are you ready for Marriage? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87wrgmhXBCo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87wrgmhXBCo</a></li><li>How to get married <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ggEz6MhHw">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ggEz6MhHw</a></li><li>Addictions, Temptations & Marriage <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggLnzTP9nZY">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggLnzTP9nZY</a></li></ul><p>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/firmly-rooted/id1709700213">https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/firmly-rooted/id1709700213</a></p><p>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3XojwtnPcAX3B2Nm39lOAQ">https://open.spotify.com/show/3XojwtnPcAX3B2Nm39lOAQ</a></p><p>Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RootsAcademyuk">https://www.youtube.com/@RootsAcademyuk</a></p><p>Website: <a href="https://rootsacademy.co.uk/">https://rootsacademy.co.uk/</a></p><p>Check out the full playlist here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0lOVCoktk0hGEFDnlQ6311m5GQ3088A">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0lOVCoktk0hGEFDnlQ6311m5GQ3088A</a></p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about faith, identity & student life.</p>
April 13, 2026
Faith, Panic Attacks & the Student Mental Health Crisis | Firmly Rooted EP15 | Asim Khan
<p>Half of young Muslims at university suffer from anxiety or depression.</p><p><br></p><p>In this latest episode of the Firmly Rooted podcast, Asim Khan argues that Islam has always addressed mental health - through Quranic stories of prophets experiencing grief, anxiety, and fear - but cultural stigma has caused Muslims to treat these struggles as signs of weak faith rather than human realities God has already spoken to.</p><p><br></p><p>He offers a holistic framework: combining spiritual grounding (Quran, reliance on God, prophetic example) with practical steps like physical exercise, good companionship, and professional support from Muslim clinicians. The conversation is especially aimed at university-age Muslims navigating loneliness, identity pressure, and the compounding effect of Islamophobia.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode covers:</p><ul><li>Why mental health stigma in Muslim communities often comes from culture, not Islam - and what the Quran actually says about the mind</li><li>How prophets like Yaqub (AS) and Musa (AS) experienced what we'd today call depression and anxiety, and what they did with it</li><li>The holistic approach: why spiritual, physical, and emotional wellbeing are inseparable in Islam</li><li>Practical steps for Muslim students - from choosing the right friend circle and seeking Muslim clinicians, to reciting Quran aloud before your exams</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about student life, faith & identity.</p>
July 7, 2025
#11 “Vision, Direction, Decisions!” A Conversation on Motivation, Purpose, Faith w/ Iqbal Nassim
<p>What drives you when no one’s watching? In this thought provoking episode of Firmly Rooted, we explore our understanding of motivation and what it means to live a life driven not by applause, but for the sake of Allah.With Iqbal Nassim, we are taken through a personal and spiritual journey of aligning our priorities with that of our greater purpose - to live God-centered lives. Whether you're in university, leading a team, or just trying to stay spiritually grounded, this episode will challenge you to realign and refocus.</p>
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