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Raising Righteous Muslims through Arabic By Arabic Nest

Raising Righteous Muslims through Arabic By Arabic Nest

Hanae Elena Chelly 73 Episodes Nov 23, 2025

This podcast, hosted by Hanae, explores the challenges and joys of raising multilingual Muslim children while keeping them rooted in faith. Each episode features conversations with inspiring mothers and guests, offering practical tips and heartfelt stories on teaching Arabic and nurturing a love for the Qur'an. The show aims to help parents create homes filled with iman and connection.

Episodes

#071: From Beginner to Arabic-Rich Home With 🌟 Sara @ Mummy speaks Arabic Nov 23, 2025 00:36:37 In this inspiring episode, I chat with Sarah, a British mom of three, about her incredible journey learning Arabic as a non-native speaker and creating an immersive Arabic environment for her children.From discovering her love for Arabic as a teenager, to studying it at university, to speaking it daily with her kids, Sarah shares the strategies, challenges, and successes of raising children who lo
#070: Language, Identity, and Faith in Bilingual Families With 🌟 Dr. Taylor @ Dr Taylor Ben Yahia Oct 14, 2025 00:36:08 In this inspiring episode, I sits down with sociolinguist and multilingual mother Dr. Taylor Smith-Benyahia for a heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to raise children between languages, cultures, and faiths. Together, we explore how language shapes identity, why both Arabic dialects and Modern Standard Arabic have a place in our homes, and how mothers can nurture joy and confidence i
#069: The Real Reason You’re Struggling to Stay Consistent Sep 30, 2025 00:10:15 Consistency is the secret ingredient to raising children who love and live Arabic but not all consistency leads to results. In this episode, I uncovers the real reason why many Muslim mums struggle to stay consistent on their Arabic journey.You’ll learn why willpower alone isn’t enough, and what actually matters more in making this journey into uplifting and sustainable.Tune in as I share some per
#068: Why Teaching My Kids Arabic Was the Best Decision We Ever Made Sep 15, 2025 00:10:40 Teaching Arabic to our children isn’t just about words and grammar, it’s about shaping their identity, strengthening their faith, and opening doors for their future.In this episode, I share the heartfelt rewards my children have gained from learning Arabic: adapting easily to hijrah, building friendships across dialects, thriving in Arabic schools, falling in love with reading, and most importantl
# 067: The Unexpected Gifts Allah Gave Me Through Teaching Arabic Jun 16, 2025 00:11:33 Sometimes, the greatest rewards don’t come when we reach a goal — they come when we choose to begin, even if imperfectly.In this deeply personal solo episode, I share the unexpected gifts Allah gave me along my Arabic journey — moments I never imagined I’d experience. From understanding heartfelt duas during taraweeh in Morocco, to whispering my own Arabic prayers around the Ka'bah, to finally
# 066: How We Really Started Our Journey: The Pressure and the Struggle May 8, 2025 00:11:32 People often assume I’ve always been fluent in Arabic — but the truth is, our journey started with pressure, self-doubt, and constant mistakes.In this solo episode, I’m opening up about how hard it felt to begin teaching Arabic at home, the emotional weight of not feeling “good enough,” and how I slowly shifted from striving for perfection to embracing connection.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed or
# 065: More than a language: Making Arabic Come Alive with 🌟 Dana @ Dana Land Academy Apr 16, 2025 00:20:15 In this episode, I sit down with Dana, the founder of DanaLand Academy, to talk about her personal journey with Arabic—even as a native speaker—and the challenges she faced reconnecting with the language.We discuss the lack of engaging, child-friendly Arabic resources, and why simply teaching the language traditionally isn’t enough—kids need to live it, feel it, and experience it.Dana shares how s
#064: Motherhood, Community & Arabic with 🌟 Laura @ That Muslim Mom Apr 2, 2025 00:25:42 In this episode, I sit down with Laura, a German mother raising her children in Tunisia, to talk about the beauty and challenges of navigating multiple languages and cultures. 🌍✨Laura shares her journey with Arabic, how she is raising her children with both German and Arabic, and what it’s like to build a life in a new country as a mother. We also dive into the importance of community and support,
# 063: RAMADHAN EXPERIENCES with ✨ Special Guest Sofia from @Sofia Coaching: Reclaiming Faith: A Journey to Emaan, Hijab & the Power of Ramadhan. Mar 26, 2025 00:30:37 Ramadhan is a time of transformation, and for Sofia, it has been a deeply personal journey of rediscovering faith, seeking knowledge, and strengthening her connection with Allah.In this heartfelt episode, Sofia opens up about growing up without a strong Ramadhan spirit, how she had to embrace Islam again and truly experience the beauty of emaan. She shares a deeply emotional period of her life, in
# 062: RAMADHAN EXPERIENCES with ✨ Special Guest Fatima Altalib from The Fajr Sisters: Community, Giving Back & the Power of Arabic Mar 23, 2025 00:24:11 Ramadhan is a deeply personal journey, yet it’s also shaped by the places we live and the people around us. In this episode, I sit down with Fatima Al Talib, an educator and curriculum developer, to reflect on her experiences of Ramadhan growing up in different countries—from Malawi to South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia.We talk about how these diverse experiences shaped her perspective, how
# 061: RAMADHAN EXPERIENCES with ✨ Special Guest Houda Tatari: Letting Go of Comparison & Finding Joy Mar 16, 2025 00:28:57 What does a meaningful Ramadhan look like? For Houda, it’s not about extravagance or comparison—it’s about embracing simplicity and tailoring each Ramadhan to her reality.In this episode, Houda shares her memories of growing up with a simple and normal Ramadhan, how she now adapts her approach each year based on her circumstances, and the lessons she has learned along the way. Her advice? Let go o
# 060: RAMADHAN EXPERIENCES: Embracing Ramadhan: Growth, Challenges & Lessons Mar 9, 2025 00:11:02 Ramadhan is a journey that evolves with us. In this first episode of the Ramadhan Series, I reflect on how I experienced Ramadhan growing up, how my perspective changed after becoming Muslim, and the lessons I’ve learned along the way. From childhood traditions to a deeper spiritual connection, I share my struggles, my growth, and the values I hope to pass on to my children.RAMADHAN EXPERIENCESThi

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