Sincerely, Sumayah

When It Gets Unbearable: You're About to Have a Breakthrough Jun 11, 2026 00:16:30 For anyone tired of working really hard on their healing only to have something major come knock them down again. Maybe it's starting to sink in that you will never get better and this ruqya stuff is not working... This episode is for you.May Allah bring the ease and hold you close to Him.Keep going

Sincerely, Sumayah — Why You're Not Healing Nov 17, 2025 00:38:47 When you are doing all of the obvious things and still not getting your prayers answered or receiving the healing you are hoping for: What's going on?This episode is tough love and some hard things to hear, but the aim is to get you to make a decision on where you're headed and what you actually want. Are you ready to fully devote yourself to seeking the nearness of your Rabb and commit to the pat

Sincerely, Sumayah — Consistency, Mindset & Letting Allah Choose Nov 2, 2025 00:32:08 I realise I haven't touched base with you guys in a little while. On a day-to-day basis I'm doing what most of you are probably doing: juggling my commitments, working, momming and trying my best to hold on to my wird. Alhamdulillah for what Allah (awj) allows us to do. I want to thank the paid subscribers on Substack and tell you guys that you have a home in my duas. I'm aware 6 bucks/quid isn't

My Story with Istighfar and Surat Al-Baqarah Oct 30, 2025 00:29:32 Originally posted on Substack where all of the new Sincerely, Sumayah content is shared. check it out at sumayah.substack.comhttps://open.substack.com/pub/sumayah/p/episode-30-my-personal-story-with

Sincerely, Sumayah—Dangerous Times: On Righteousness and Reform Apr 6, 2025 00:10:06 To be absolved before your Lord There's a dangerous finality to what's happening in Ghaza right now. The fear is that Allah (awj)'s anger is not far away from descending to affect humanity collectively and those who supported this massacre and injustice specifically. Civilisations/nations were destroyed for taking part, standing by, and not taking action against the injustice and oppression hap

Sincerely, Sumayah — This Changes Everything Mar 8, 2025 00:29:29 The power of Istighfar: Recorded from an event for sisters who had participated in and completed an Istighfar challenge.

Sincerely Sumayah —Ramadan Mubarak: The Plan & Expanding Intentions Feb 28, 2025 00:14:25 Ramadan Mubarak! This is the Ramadan plan episode. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Substack at sumayah.substack.com

Sincerely Sumayah — Where Allah Wants You to Be Feb 24, 2025 00:22:01 Allah's plan is perfect. He is teaching us constantly and aligning our affairs in the way that's best for us. Sometimes that doesn't look like what we prayed for. Asking for what's best means staying open to whatever comes, even if it looks like the opposite of what we wanted. “W Aleikum Assalaam Sis, please be consistent with your Istighfaar and aim for high numbers 30k and above. When you are

Sincerely, Sumayah — Allah Looks at Our Hearts: What's in yours? Dec 21, 2024 00:34:21 Attachments, Doubts & Fears • The Journey to a Sound Heart. Yasmin Mogahed's book: https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/reclaim-your-heart-personal-insights-on-breaking-free-from-life-s-shackles-yasmin-mogahed/4068903?ean=9780998537337 Muhammad Hijazi on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@muhammed_hijazi1?si=c3Qy-bUBQNFCXHf5 Coach Ehsan on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ehsanalhsan8194?si=uAxhNKvCVQPc6Pv

Sincerely, Sumayah — A Lonely Path: One Thing After Another Dec 7, 2024 00:24:02 Allah (awj) knows what He is doing. You are in good hands, in the best hands. Keep a notebook/journal or digital record of your answered Duas and all the small miracles that you encounter along the way. Trust that what's happening in any given moment is the very best outcome that could happen. It will happen when the time is right. Allah (awj) is with you. He heard your Duas. He knows your he

Sincerely Sumayah — Because He Knew It Would Destroy You Nov 22, 2024 00:19:21 Remember who you're dealing with.

Sincerely, Sumayah —Answering a Question on Attachment & Trust in Allah Nov 1, 2024 00:12:28 “We keep going, even when the light seems impossibly far away. That's precisely the type of darkness required for yaqeen to be born.” Under the weather but still wanted to share this with you guys.

Sincerely, Sumayah — All In A Day's Worship Oct 17, 2024 00:31:12 What your days can look like with Allah's permission. I've shared different practices here and there, now this is what a day with Allah looks like start to finish.

Sincerely, Sumayah — The Challenge of Change & The Power of Tawassul Oct 6, 2024 00:20:29 We spend so much time trying to change our habits. We start, stop, try, fail and start again. What if there was a way to create a permanent/consistent change? ...without needing to wrestle yourself in the mud. Talking about Tawassul — the practice of asking Allah with a sincere offering you presented at some point in time, with the hopes of Him answering your desperate Duas in the present.

Sincerely, Sumayah — The Implications of Certainty Sep 21, 2024 00:29:08 Certainty, Trust, Spiritual healing and hijab

Sincerely, Sumayah—Why Is My Life Falling Apart? Aug 24, 2024 00:10:26 I'm not doing anything wrong. I'm a good person. What's happening?

Sincerely, Sumayah — The Messy Middle Aug 15, 2024 00:30:22 Why isn't this working? Am I doing it right? What's holding me back? Keep going. Keep heading towards Allah. You're on the right track 🩷

Sincerely, Sumayah —This Test Will Tell Allah How It Found You and How It Left You Aug 8, 2024 00:15:48 A message for anyone trying to heal, improve, stop or leave but finding themselves slipping up over and over

Sincerely, Sumayah —This is What You Have Been Looking For Jul 22, 2024 00:31:51 Start reading Surat Al-Baqarah and go hard on your Istighfar. Watch what it does to your life. Thank you for being here and jazakum Allah khair for listening. Sincerely, Sumayah is me giving you guys my heart. It’s not perfect, there’s no big team or crew, just me and you. It would mean the world to me if you chose to support my little substack by becoming a paid subscriber. It's just £6/mont

Sincerely, Sumayah — When Allah Decides to Give You Something Jun 30, 2024 00:35:10 This episode is about what happens when Allah wants something to happen for you, waiting for answered Duas, understanding delays and asking what it would cost/mean to be without His blessing and pleasure.

Sincerely, Sumayah — On Signs & Setbacks: Pay Attention to Allah's Messages May 26, 2024 00:21:38 What happens when you are regular with Surat Al-Baqarah and you slip up and fall back into mistakes you used to do? How do we handle setbacks, delays and being in limbo?

Sincerely, Sumayah — We've Been Sleeping on the Miracles of Thikr & Istighfar May 15, 2024 00:20:21 If you knew there was a magical way to fix, heal and bless everything would you do it? Thikr is easy rewards, abundance and blessings that we've been leaving on the table.

Sincerely Sumayah — Practical Tips on Surat Al-Baqarah, Salawat & Thikr May 6, 2024 00:22:20 Have you tried to start reading Al-Baqarah and stopped? Did you notice yourself getting sleepy, distracted, unwell, or overwhelmed? Do you struggle with thikr, consistency and motivation? Today I'm talking about ways to overcome those obstacles and how to put these different acts of worship into context & perspective.

Sincerely, Sumayah — If I Could Record One Last Podcast This Would Be It Apr 22, 2024 00:22:33 I’m not sure why the audio is going in and out on this recording but I am sending it anyway. I will not be deterred :) This is probably the most important episode I have ever done. I’m sharing four life-changing habits/practices that you would miss out on if you left them. There’s no gimmick. It’s the real deal on how to turn your life and relationship with Allah around. I cannot wait to hear al

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Final Episode]— I'd love to but I can't. Jun 30, 2023 00:08:04 The Sincerely, Sumayah podcast is moving to a new platform called Substack. Become a free or paid subscriber to receive new content, videos and podcasts at: https://sumayah.substack.com All of the Sincerely, Sumayah classic edition episodes will remain available for listeners. ______ A brief episode on boundaries, vulnerability and human limitations. “I don't want to let anyone down, and feel

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 40] Support During A Crisis — Telling More Gracious Stories Feb 20, 2023 00:13:02 What happens when you are going through a challenging time and your closest people let you down? What does it mean when they don't show up for you? Can we acknowledge our personal limitations around being there for our people, and extend that compassion to them when it's our turn?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 39] Are They Ready to Hear It? Sep 10, 2022 00:08:13 All of our timelines for understanding and growth differ and we can't rush or control our own timing or those of others. Instead of questioning whether we could have done more to get a message across, a different question would be whether our audience is ready to hear it.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 38] Social Media: A Perfectly Polished Performance Jul 12, 2022 00:19:57 Where's the line between playing the part and being an entire human being? Thoughts on navigating vulnerability, openness, reality and truth in the context of social media and marketing.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 37] A Million Mistakes Jul 4, 2022 00:08:41 Allah (awj) is inviting you to come back to Him. He has not given up on you. He still wants you. He sees the good in you, even when you no longer see it in yourself. Even after a million mistakes. All you need to do is to turn to Him

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 36] One Last Thing Jun 9, 2022 00:07:00 You aren't unworthy, corrupt or so lost that you should just give up on yourself. You're not too far gone. If you have nothing else, hold on to the one last thing. It may be the thing that saves you.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 35] Trusting Divine Timing Jun 7, 2022 00:10:56 Where's the line between trusting in Allah and tying your camel? How do you know when you've done enough? What if you miss out on a chance?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 34] Giving with Healthy Boundaries May 31, 2022 00:05:50 This one is for all of the kindhearted, naturally giving, generous people who have become afraid of being used or taken advantage of. You can set boundaries that protect you and allow you to decide when and how you help others. It doesn't make you withholding or selfish, it just makes you human.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 33] The Fear of Being Too Needy May 26, 2022 00:07:15 This episode is about the fear of being too needy in relationships and how to manage our expectations and emotions.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 32] Creating Safety in Relationships Feb 10, 2022 00:15:31 A lie has a mother & father. Let's examine our role in creating a safe environment in our marriages, families and the community at large.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 31] Where The Couple Ends & You Begin Feb 3, 2022 00:11:45 What happens to a couple when one person makes their partner the center of their universe? Where are the lines between our individual lives and being part of a couple?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 30] How Can I Love You Better? Jan 30, 2022 00:09:08 It makes it a lot easier for them to show up for you in the right way when you tell them how you want to be loved, and vice versa.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 29] The Delicate Dance of Friendship Dec 29, 2021 00:06:33 We can both accept things that are outside of our control, and allow ourselves to feel how we do about them happening.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 28] Taking the Time to Get to Know Yourself Dec 26, 2021 00:07:29 Just like you understand its natural to spend time getting to know someone you just met, you also need to take the time to get to know yourself. It isn't arrogant or selfish to ask questions, reflect or pay attention to your inner world.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 27] Transactions & Unspoken Expectations Dec 18, 2021 00:09:36 A person who gives with the expectation of getting the same in return will feel resentful and empty when they don't get that. When you don't love and respect yourself it can actually drive healthy people away from you. Securely attached, emotionally healthy people aren't usually drawn to people-pleasing or martyr behaviour.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 26] Getting Curious About Our Inner World Dec 9, 2021 00:05:11 It's really hard to mentor someone who isn't willing to get curious about themselves. People tend to be focused on analyzing others' behaviours and choices. A key qualifier for effective healing and growth is being open and curious about your own inner world.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 25] Balancing Boundaries & Triggers Nov 19, 2021 00:04:02 Taking responsibility for the process of your growth and healing means dealing with triggers and setting healthy boundaries.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 24] Red Flags & Deal-breakers • Am I asking for too much? Nov 15, 2021 00:10:12 I haven't met anyone who meets my criteria without deal-breakers. Does this mean I'm being too picky? Where's the line between having impossible standards and settling?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 23] The Gift of Possibility Nov 14, 2021 00:05:24 Each person comes with their gift. Can you be receptive to the gift and let the experience go with grace? Can it mean that Allah (swt) is showing you that you are worthy and that this is possible for you?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 22] Friendship • An Exchange of Energy Sep 6, 2021 00:04:42 There are relationships that primarily take from us, others that nourish us and some that do both. Which is which?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 21] A Home To Come Back To Jul 11, 2021 00:06:24 You can always come back home. You've never gone too far or changed too much to be welcome.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 20] A Lesson on Boundaries from the Qur'an Jul 10, 2021 00:05:50 In the story of Musa (pbuh) and Al-Khidr in Surat Al-Kahf, we witness an interaction between a Prophet who is also a distinguished leader of his people, and a slave of Allah that had been given knowledge and a special understanding of matters.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 19] That Doesn't Make you a Bad Muslim or a Bad Person Dec 6, 2020 00:07:29 Reflecting on Ayah (7:43) from the Quran, and how feeling all that we do is part of the Human experience in this world. It doesn't mean anything about who you are or your character.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 18] Knowing it • Listening to your intuition & gut feelings Nov 23, 2020 00:07:20 Do you pause after an experience to check in with yourself and see how it leaves you feeling? Do you pay attention to the effect people, media, places or even food have on you afterwards?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 17] Your Feelings Are Valid Oct 18, 2020 00:14:13 For everyone who apologizes before sharing their thoughts or feels like what they're thinking isn't normal or probably not even acceptable.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 16] They're Not A Bad Person Oct 17, 2020 00:03:58 Look at the bigger picture.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 15] Heartbreak, Betrayal & Infidelity May 29, 2020 00:22:55 This episode is brought to you by Haven for Heartbreak. A safe space for women facing heartbreak, betrayal and Infidelity trauma, facilitated by Sumayah Hassan. Book a session at https://havenforhearbreak.com/book

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 14] Acceptance: A Safe Haven in Hardship Sep 21, 2019 00:10:15 For the fighters who are in the heart of the storm. You can put down the armor. You are safe with Him (swt) ❤️

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 13] The Abundance of Love Sep 16, 2019 00:13:08 Can we move away from the idea of love being something scarce that must be sought or performed for? And move towards seeing love as something abundant and ever-present. If you knew you were loved and supported unconditionally, what would change for you?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 12] Permission Sep 13, 2019 00:09:17 On being stuck and making tough decisions.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 11 ] Give Yourself What You Need Sep 3, 2019 00:08:12 You have the ability to meet your own needs. A simple powerful shift towards your personal wellbeing.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 10] On Boundaries & Bad Adab Mar 9, 2019 00:17:44 Treat people as you'd like to be treated. Being disrespectful or unkind thinking that people of faith will tolerate it is a flawed assumption.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 9] Beautiful One with the Broken Heart Jan 23, 2019 00:21:25 A letter to you, beautiful girl with the broken heart. You know who you are ❤️

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 8] Identities & The Business of Connection Jan 6, 2019 00:11:54 How do you define yourself? Who are you really? Who do you think we need you to be?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 7] Super Mom & Other Mythical Creatures Dec 20, 2018 00:12:21 You're doing so much and you make it look so easy! How do you do it all?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 6] Spirituality vs. Personal Development Nov 30, 2018 00:18:01 Is cultivating a spiritual connection to your faith a substitute for applying yourself and doing the work to grow and heal?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 5] The Art of Accepting Where You're At Nov 24, 2018 00:18:15 How can I accept the past, make the most of the present and have hope for the best possible future?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 4] Underdeveloped Characters Nov 18, 2018 00:17:40 Labels, roles, criticism & judgement. This is who you need to be. Says who?

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 3] Stories of Trust Nov 15, 2018 00:15:56 We plan and Allah plans. A story about trust in Allah, hardship and ease.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 2] Creative Courage Nov 13, 2018 00:16:14 Putting your heart and soul into making something and presenting it to the world is one of the scariest things to do. It isn't just scary for the first timer, but for every single one of us.

Sincerely, Sumayah // [Episode 1] It's Okay to Walk Away Nov 12, 2018 00:12:31 It's true you can't control how other people behave towards you. But it's up to you to decide when something isn't working for you, and whether you want to continue to accept that or not.

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