Episode 070 How a Year of Sports Transformed Us All
Over the past year, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to run a year-long funded sports project in our community — and what a journey it’s been! What started as a simple idea to get women and children active turned into something far deeper: growth, confidence, friendships, and transformation.
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Episode 069 Challenges of Raising Muslim Girls in the West
Raising Muslim girls in today’s Western world comes with unique challenges — from identity and modesty to peer pressure and confidence. In this podcast, I share the real struggles Muslim parents face — and more importantly, how we can raise strong, confident, faith-filled daughters who are proud of their Islam. We’ll explore practical steps rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, as well as emotional and spiritual guidance for mums navigating this modern world.
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Episode 068 Why Routines Break in September & How to Reset
September often feels like a fresh start — new school routines, new goals, and new plans. But for many of us, it’s also when everything starts to fall apart! In this episode, I share why routines often break in September and how you can gently reset without guilt or overwhelm.
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Episode 067 Are You Ready For Death?
In this deeply reflective episode of Cup of Parenting, we explore one of the most important yet often avoided topics—death. As Muslim parents, it’s crucial that we understand the Islamic perspective on death so we can prepare ourselves for the hereafter and guide our children with clarity, faith, and emotional safety. We’ll talk about what Islam teaches us about death, the etiquettes surrounding it—from the moments before someone passes to janazah and burial—and how to make sense of grief and loss. You’ll also hear practical tips on how to explain death to children in age-appropriate ways, how to support them through grief, and how to model sabr and tawakkul in times of loss. Whether you’ve experienced the passing of a loved one or want to be better prepared for the future, this episode offers a gentle yet powerful reminder that death is not the end—it’s the beginning of the next stage of our journey to Allah ﷻ. ✨ In this episode, you'll learn: * What the Qur'an and Sunnah say about death * The Islamic etiquettes before, during, and after someone passes * How to speak to your children about death * Tips for parenting through grief * How to teach children the value of remembering death
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Episode 066 Do You Have A Growth Mindset
In this empowering episode, we explore what it truly means to have a growth mindset—and how it aligns beautifully with Islamic values. Learn how to shift your inner dialogue, embrace mistakes, and model lifelong learning for your children. Whether you're new to personal development or ready to reset your mindset with intention, this step-by-step guide will help you grow with purpose and tawakkul.
Hosted by Aisha Abdul Hadi, a UK-based Paediatric Speech & Language Therapist and Parenting Coach, this weekly podcast offers practical tips, insights and real-life stories to support Muslim parents in navigating the challenges of parenthood.