Muslimah in Paraiso

Maryam Siraj

Muslimah in Paraiso is a podcast about the journey of a brand new Muslimah navigating the intricacies, nuances and beauty of her new deen, Islam. Join her as she shares her experiences, encounters as she dives deeply into the path of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and ultimately the final path of Allah, swt. read less

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Episode 10: Allah and The Bees

Episode 10: Allah and The Bees

In this episode, Maryam presents yet another profound moment in her journey through Islam. She relates how Allah, swt, has used one of his most favored creations, the Bee, in order to connect with her, guide her and assuage her that everything that has happened, everything she's lost was actually a gain, a means of protection and elevation. Weaving together, personal experience, divine revelation, Qur'anic study, science and again, Instagram, she tells a story that will be sure to have you paying more attention to the natural world around you for Allah's comfort! Article Link Mentioned: https://themuslimvibe.com/faith-islam/science/animals-in-the-holy-quran-the-bee#:~:text=The%20Quran%20says%20God%20inspired,communication%20with%20holy%2Fchosen%20people

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Episode 10: Allah and The Bees

Episode 10: Allah and The Bees

In this episode, Maryam presents yet another profound moment in her journey through Islam. She relates how Allah, swt, has used one of his most favored creations, the Bee, in order to connect with her, guide her and assuage her that everything that has happened, everything she's lost was actually a gain, a means of protection and elevation. Weaving together, personal experience, divine revelation, Qur'anic study, science and again, Instagram, she tells a story that will be sure to have you paying more attention to the natural world around you for Allah's comfort! Article Link Mentioned: https://themuslimvibe.com/faith-islam/science/animals-in-the-holy-quran-the-bee#:~:text=The%20Quran%20says%20God%20inspired,communication%20with%20holy%2Fchosen%20people

Episode 9: Indescribable Connections

Episode 9: Indescribable Connections

In this episode, Maryam attempts to the various modes in which Allah, swt, chooses to direct and guide her, weaving together personal interactions, salat and Instagram! She knows it sounds crazy but here her out. She describes her most recent encounter of wisdom with Allah, swt, as a result of salat and a recent Instagram post. In the midst of this recollection, she has one of the most revelatory and closest interactions to Allah, swt, that she’s ever had, bringing her to uncontrollable tears on her rug and while recording. An interesting weaving of connection and communication. You’ll want to tune in.

Episode 8: Why Islam?

Episode 8: Why Islam?

In this episode, Maryam tries to break down her why, why she chose Islam. There’s an emphasis on try as it’s hard to describe. Despite practicing, studying and learning about many other religions, many of which would be more appealing to those around her. Despite it being the only religion, out of all the ones she’s practiced, her family takes issue with. She still chose it and continues to do so, even in the face of adversity. Tap and tune in to here why she chose Islam. Why it is the only path for her and why, inshallah, she will do everything in her power to keep choosing it for every day of her life.

Episode 7: My Journey to Islam

Episode 7: My Journey to Islam

In this episode, Maryam presents her journey to Islam. How despite walking many different spiritual and religious paths, none seem to quite fulfill the calling of her Spirit. From Hinduism to Christianity to Jainism, Maryam has walked many paths but along the way, Allah, swt, was planting seeds of Islam unbeknownst to her. All of which leading her to take her last and final initiation, her shahada. This episode will be filled with laughter and tears of joy. Listen in.

Episode 6: Little Things

Episode 6: Little Things

In this episode, Maryam discusses how Allah, swt, has shown up in her life over the last year of being a muslimah. She talks about her misconceptions on how she thought Allah, swt, would guide her and how she is reminded of His actual guidance during a heavy transitionary time in her life. She explains the small, beautiful ways in which Allah, swt, has shown up and continues to show up for her and her daughter. An insightful episode meant to inspire reflection, contemplation and a deep reverence for our Rabb. Be sure to tune in.

Episode 5: Women + Islam

Episode 5: Women + Islam

In this episode, Maryam discusses how vital Islam is to the liberation + protection of women in this day and age. As a once very staunch feminist, she provides a very unique perspective of Islam and it’s high reverence for women. As a woman, who once viewed her now deen as one of the most oppressive religious systems on the planet. She presents how she couldn’t have been more wrong. This is the longest episode to date as it’s filled with passion, intensity, raw emotions and a lot of vulnerable moments. You’ll want to tune in for this!

Episode 4: Istikhara

Episode 4: Istikhara

In this episode, Maryam presents the powerful du’a of the Istikhara prayer. She discusses what it is, how powerful it is and the details surrounding offering it to Allah, swt. Her experience with Istikhara has been a rollercoaster of a ride, but a beautiful requiring her to remember Allah, swt, even more and cultivate a deeper relationship with them. Make sure to tune in to receive the nuggets of this powerful, transformative prayer.

Episode 3: The Dance

Episode 3: The Dance

In this episode, Maryam shares a seemingly random message that she receives in the middle of her remembrance of Allah, swt. She witnesses the surrendering dance of incense smoke and draws parallels to the dance of life that we all attempt to do. The parallels she draws reminds us of the “lack of control” that we have in our everyday lives, especially as Muslims, and the beauty that is found there. She weaves together personal wisdom, experiential downloads and entertainment with Islamic wisdom. You’ll want to tune in for sure!

Episode 2: Trials and Tribulations

Episode 2: Trials and Tribulations

In this episode, Maryam shares a deeply vulnerable experience navigating her own trials and tribulations. She shares what it felt like, how she even had moments of questioning Allah, swt, questioning herSelf and so much more. And how ultimately, she has come to develop a profound and deep appreciation for the current trial that she’s in and even deeper love for Allah. A knowing of divine support, protection and guidance from her Creator, her Provider, her Guardian, her Rabb. Listen in for a deeply raw, heartfelt episode.

Episode 1: Tawakkul

Episode 1: Tawakkul

In this very first episode of Muslimah in Paraiso, we jump right into one of the most important concepts in Islam, tawakkul, complete reliance on Allah, swt, and how it has manifested itself in my own life.