What happens when Muslim men and women are separated from their fitrah, their roles, their families — and each other?

In this OnGuard podcast, Shaykh Shaqur Rehman joins us for a deep discussion on the Power of a Muslim Woman, the role of motherhood and wifehood in Islamic civilisation, the crisis facing Muslim families, and how modern society has reshaped the way men and women see themselves.

This is not just a discussion about feminism, university, marriage, or gender roles. It is about the heart of the Muslim home, the future of the Ummah, and the urgent need to rebuild men, women, families, and communities upon submission to Allāh.

We discuss how colonialism, liberal modernity, materialism, online discourse, broken family structures, and schooling from a young age have shaped Muslim men and women — and what it takes to undo that damage through tarbiyah, leadership, sisterhood, brotherhood, haya, family, and community.

Chapters:
00:00 Reclaiming the Power of a Muslim Woman
12:06 How the Muslim family was hijacked
20:38 Real Islamic masculinity and male leadership
34:04 How society reprogrammed men and women
49:11 Muslim women, media and da’wah
01:00:10 Motherhood, wifehood and the path to Jannah
01:06:17 University, apostasy and protecting the dīn
01:22:38 Rebuilding families, tribes and communities

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What happens when you know Islam is true… but still feel empty inside?

In this powerful episode of OnGuard, Hamza Tzortzis speaks to Imran Hussein about anxiety, intrusive thoughts, depression, nihilism, and the search for meaning in a world full of distractions.

Imran shares his deeply personal journey through an existential crisis, describing the moment life seemed to lose its meaning — and how turning back to Allah transformed darkness into clarity. But this is not just a story about “mental health”. It is a conversation about iman, purpose, knowledge, the heart, and why intellectual certainty alone is not always enough to keep a person grounded.

Why do so many Muslims feel spiritually disconnected despite believing in Islam?
How should we understand anxiety, OCD, intrusive thoughts and depression through an Islamic lens?
What does it mean to seek help without shame?
And how can we hold on to hope when everything feels dark?

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt lost, numb, anxious, overwhelmed, or distant from Allah — and for anyone trying to support someone who is.

This podcast is part of our broader anti-suicide campaign, Hold On.
Hold on to life. Hold on to hope. Hold on to the mercy of Allāh.

Subscribe to Islam21c for more conversations on Islam, society, belief, family, mental health, and the challenges facing Muslims today.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:08 Introducing Imran Hussein and the Hold On campaign
02:36 Losing meaning: the questions that would not go away
06:37 Anxiety, derealisation, and the search for answers
11:53 The desperate du’a and the Qur’an moment
16:07 From relief to da’wah
18:15 When anxiety returned: why knowledge alone is not enough
25:47 Understanding anxiety, doubts, and obsessive cycles
30:23 Practical and spiritual tools for anxiety
37:42 Getting help, letting thoughts pass, and prophetic guidance
48:17 Reframing anxiety as a test from Allāh
52:12 Grief, hope, and never despairing of Allah’s mercy
55:49 How family, friends, and brotherhood can help
01:03:27 Hold on to hope and Allah’s mercy
01:05:16 Final reflections

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The world is changing — fast.

From escalating global conflicts to shifting political powers, it feels like history is unfolding in front of us. But here’s the real question:

Are we actually understanding what’s happening?

In this episode of OnGuard, Hamza Tzortzis sits down with Shaykh Dr Haitham al-Haddad to unpack a perspective many Muslims are missing. Because if we misunderstand the nature of this world — its purpose, its struggles, its conflicts — then everything else starts to feel confusing.

This isn’t just about geopolitics.
It’s about how a Muslim should see the world.

And if we get that wrong… the consequences are bigger than we think.

🧠 What you’ll learn in this episode:
Why confusion about world events is increasing
The Islamic framework for understanding conflict and change
What most people misunderstand about the nature of this life
Why clarity starts with the right foundations
How Muslims should respond in times of global uncertainty

📌 Watch till the end:

Because the final insight reframes everything — and gives you a completely different way of looking at what’s happening right now.

Chapters:
0:00 The World Is Changing
0:25 Why Most People Misunderstand What’s Happening
2:10 A Rapidly Changing World & Competing Powers
5:05 Why Muslims Feel Confused Today
8:30 Different Reactions: Agreement, Doubt & Conflict
12:15 The Missing Foundation in Understanding Reality
16:40 This Life Is a Test — Not What You Think
21:10 Why Conflict Is Part of the Design of Life
26:05 The Danger of Expecting Comfort & Stability
31:20 Islamic Framework vs Modern Worldview
36:45 How Muslims Should Interpret Global Events
42:10 Where the Ummah Is Getting It Wrong
47:30 Reframing Success, Struggle & Change
53:15 Intellectual & Spiritual Confusion Explained
58:40 The Consequences of Getting This Wrong
1:04:10 What Needs to Change in the Muslim Mindset
1:09:30 Real Change Starts With This
1:14:50 Practical Takeaways for Muslims Today
1:19:30 Final Reflections — Understanding the World Properly

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