Episode 2 - Softness Can Be Strength (Deep Dive)

🌿 In this episode of Rooted & Rising, Rachel explores what it means to live with soft strength — a kind of gentleness rooted in faith, intention, and mercy. Drawing from hadith, stories of the Prophet ﷺ, and the names of Allah, Rachel reflects on how softness is not weakness but a powerful form of resilience and trust in Allah. Whether you're navigating motherhood, relationships, or healing, this episode is a reminder that you can be grounded and gentle — at the same time.

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Allah Loves Gentleness | Episode 16 | Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

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Ep. 12: Compassion as a Way of Life | Guidebook to God | Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

When Forgiving Is Complicated | Khutbah | Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research

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