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by Haira & Mansur
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.
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- Mar 20, 20265 min
Celebrating Eid ul-Fitr in the Prophet's Way | Learning Islam from Scratch - Bonus Episode
Ramadan is over, and it's time to celebrate! In this special bonus episode, Haira and Mansur discuss the beautiful Sunnahs of Eid ul-Fitr. From the "Soundtrack of Victory" (Takbir) to the strategy of taking different routes to the prayer, learn how to turn your Eid celebration into a meaningful act of worship.
- Mar 19, 202615 min
Why does the Qur’an feel "scattered"? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 27
Many modern readers feel disconnected because the Qur'an doesn't follow a straight line. In Episode 27, Haira and Mansur dive deep into the "Ring Composition" and the miraculous symmetry of the Book. Discover why the exact center of Surah Al-Baqarah talks about the "Middle Nation" and how to approach the Qur'an as a divine conversation rather than a textbook. The jumps aren't accidents; they are 'cinematic transitions' designed by the Divine Director to keep your heart awake.
- Mar 18, 20266 min
Why are there dots and signs in the Qur’an? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 26
If you look at an ancient manuscript of the Qur’an, you won't see any dots or vowel marks. So, who added them, and why? In Episode 26, Haira and Mansur explain the difference between the "Divine words" and the "human map" used to read them. Discover how scholars made the Qur’an accessible for the whole world and why Juz divisions sometimes start in the middle of a sentence.
- Mar 17, 20266 min
How was the first Qur’an book compiled? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 25
After the Prophet's passing, how did the Qur'an move from people's hearts onto paper? In Episode 25, Haira and Mansur discuss the emergency that led to the first compilation under Abu Bakr (RA) and the standardized edition under Uthman (RA). Learn about the rigorous "Two-Factor Authentication" system used by Zaid bin Thabit and why preserving a single version was vital for history.
- Mar 16, 20266 min
How was the Qur’an preserved without books? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 24
How did a message revealed over 23 years survive in a society that couldn't read or write? In Episode 24, Haira and Mansur explore the "Oral Miracle" of the Qur'an. Discover the incredible memory of the early Arabs, the divine promise that kept the Prophet ﷺ from forgetting, and how the five daily prayers acted as a living backup for the entire community.
- Mar 15, 20268 min
Why was the Qur’an revealed in Arabic? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 23
If the Qur’an is for everyone, why is it in Arabic? In this episode, Haira and Mansur discuss why a single language was chosen to unite the world and the moving story of how the very first words were revealed to an orphan in a dark cave.
- Mar 14, 20267 min
The Long Line of Light: Before the Qur’an | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 22
Was the world silent before the Qur’an? In Episode 22, Haira and Mansur dive into the history of Divine Revelation. From the Scrolls of Abraham to the Psalms of David and the Gospel of Jesus, discover how Allah has been guiding humanity since the very beginning. Learn why the Qur’an acts as the "Final Edition" and how understanding earlier kitabs changes our view of the world.
- Mar 13, 20267 min
Why the Perfect Bowed to the Imperfect | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 21
Do angels eat? Do they have a gender? In the final episode of our "Angel Arc," Haira and Mansur discuss the unique nature of angels and the monumental moment they were commanded to prostrate to Adam (AS). Discover why your human struggles and choices are so beloved to Allah that even the perfect beings of light were told to show respect to the creation made of clay.
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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.
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