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Learning Islam from Scratch

Learning Islam from Scratch

Written 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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  • Celebrating Eid ul-Fitr in the Prophet's Way | Learning Islam from Scratch - Bonus Episode

    Celebrating Eid ul-Fitr in the Prophet's Way | Learning Islam from Scratch - Bonus Episode
    Mar 20 2026

    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.
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    6 mins
  • Why does the Qur’an feel "scattered"? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 27

    Why does the Qur’an feel "scattered"? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 27
    Mar 19 2026

    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.
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    15 mins
  • Why are there dots and signs in the Qur’an? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 26

    Why are there dots and signs in the Qur’an? | Learning Islam from Scratch Ep 26
    Mar 18 2026

    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.
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    6 mins
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