How We Found Our Way Back to Allah | Ep. 1

Welcome to the very first episode of the Shelf Sisters Podcast.In this episode, we share our personal journeys back to Allah—what it felt like to become distant from faith, the people and experiences Allah placed in our lives, and why tawbah (returning to Allah) is never reserved for "perfect" Muslims.We talk about:🌿 Why perfectionism keeps us stuck🌿 Building consistency in salah instead of chasing perfection🌿 The power of women's Islamic spaces🌿 Motherhood and the mental load of worship🌿 Practical ways to begin again—todayWhether you've been practicing for years or you're taking your very first step back to Allah, we pray this conversation reminds you that His door is always open."Do not despair of the mercy of Allah."(Qur'an 39:53)Resources mentioned in this episode• Omar Suleiman's Sahaba series on Yaqeen Institute, specifically the Asma Bint Yazid episode.• Rabata / Rabata University• Dr. Rania Awaad• Dr. Tamara GrayDon't forget to subscribe for future conversations on faith, motherhood, books, and becoming women who seek Allah with sincerity—one small step at a time.