Firmly Rooted

Author: Roots Academy

Welcome to our podcast, a platform dedicated to delving deep into the experiences of Muslim students in university. Through engaging conversations among our speakers, we aim to uncover and explore the distinctive hurdles they confront, fostering a better understanding of their challenges within the university environment. Join us as we embark on a collective journey of discovery and dialogue.
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The Fastest Way to Allah’s Pleasure | Rehan Salim | Firmly Rooted Ep 16
Episode 16
Sunday, 5 July, 2026

In this latest episode of the Firmly Rooted podcast, Rehan Salim unpacks why the Qur'an consistently pairs the command to worship Allah alone with goodness to one's parents - arguing that honouring parents is not a side thing, but one of the most direct routes to Allah's pleasure.This episode will help you reframe how young Muslims and university students should think about their parents - while they still have them.This video covers:Why the Qur'an repeatedly ties worshipping Allah to goodness toward parentsInspiring stories that show what honouring a mother can earnThree practical habits for university students: humility, learning what makes them happy, and consistent communicationHow to navigate difficult or controlling parents - including the three criteria for when to listen to themHow to speak to your parents about marriageLooking for more Firmly Rooted content? Check out our top episodes:Are you ready for Marriage? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87wrgmhXBCoHow to get married https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51ggEz6MhHwAddictions, Temptations & Marriage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggLnzTP9nZYApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/firmly-rooted/id1709700213Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XojwtnPcAX3B2Nm39lOAQYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@RootsAcademyukWebsite: https://rootsacademy.co.uk/Check out the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0lOVCoktk0hGEFDnlQ6311m5GQ3088A🔔 Subscribe for more conversations about faith, identity & student life.