Ep 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.Resources:⁠How Does One Learn Gentleness (Rifq)? - SeekersGuidance⁠⁠Allah Loves Gentleness | Episode 16 | Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research⁠⁠How to Have Sabr in Difficult Times | Islamic Relief UK⁠⁠Islam365 - Patience (Sabr) and Perseverance⁠⁠Ep. 12: Compassion as a Way of Life | Guidebook to God | Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research⁠⁠When Forgiving Is Complicated | Khutbah | Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research⁠⁠Forgiveness as Healing: An Exploration of Islamic Principles | by Deen&Psych | Medium⁠⁠Morality in Islam - Wikipedia⁠⁠The Noble Quran - ⁠⁠Quran.com⁠ ⁠Candles of Hope | Harmonious Voices | No Copyright Background Nasheed | Free Soun