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Learning Islam from Scratch

Learning Islam from Scratch

By: Haira & Mansur
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An honest father-daughter conversation exploring Islam from the very beginning. Each episode tackles real questions about faith, doubt, purpose, suffering, and truth — grounded in the Qur’an and authentic teachings. This is a journey from inherited belief to conscious understanding.Haira & Mansur Islam Spirituality
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  • Who Created Allah? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 12
    Mar 4 2026

    If everything in existence has a creator…
    then who created Allah?

    This is one of the most common and challenging questions asked by believers, skeptics, and curious minds alike.

    In Episode 12 of Learning Islam from Scratch, this honest father-daughter conversation explores the Islamic and logical understanding of Allah’s existence.

    Together, they discuss:

    • Why this question naturally arises in human thinking
    • The difference between created beings and the Creator
    • Why Allah is described as eternal and uncreated
    • The limits of human understanding
    • How Islam encourages both faith and reasoning

    A calm and thoughtful discussion designed to strengthen belief through clarity, logic, and reflection.

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    8 mins
  • Why Does Islam Have So Many Rules? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 11
    Mar 3 2026

    Why does Islam have so many rules?

    Halal and haram… do’s and don’ts… boundaries in daily life — are they restrictions, or something deeper?

    In Episode 11 of Learning Islam from Scratch, this honest conversation explores one of the most common questions asked by teenagers and adults alike.

    Together, they discuss:

    • Why religion includes rules and boundaries
    • Whether being a “good person” alone is enough
    • The difference between restriction and protection
    • How Islamic guidance shapes character and self-discipline
    • Why true freedom comes from self-control

    Islamic rules are not meant to burden life — but to guide it toward balance, purpose, and wellbeing.

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    6 mins
  • Why Pray 5 Times Daily? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 10
    Mar 2 2026

    If Muslims can make dua anytime…
    why is prayer required five times every day?

    Is Salah just a ritual — or something deeper?

    In Episode 10 of Learning Islam from Scratch, this honest father-daughter conversation explores the true purpose of daily prayer in Islam.

    Together, they discuss:

    • Why Allah prescribed five daily prayers
    • The wisdom behind fixed prayer timings
    • How Salah strengthens our relationship with Allah
    • Why prayer benefits humans — not Allah
    • How daily prayer resets the heart and mind

    Salah is not an interruption to life.
    It is a pause that brings meaning, discipline, and peace back into it.

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    7 mins
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