Why "Knowing" Islam Isn’t Changing Your Life | Muhammad Al-Ubaidy & Shahrez Hayder

Why "Knowing" Islam Isn’t Changing Your Life | Muhammad Al-Ubaidy & Shahrez Hayder Why do so many people have faith and belief but still struggle to take action? In this powerful episode of The Path We Choose (TPWC), host Umer Farooque sits down with Muhammad Al-Ubaidy and Shahrez Hayder to explore the real gap between faith, discipline, and consistent action. This conversation breaks down why people often feel stuck between what they believe and what they actually do. From procrastination and lack of discipline to fear, overthinking, and misalignment this episode dives deep into the psychology behind taking action and building consistency. If you follow top North American podcasts like The Diary of a CEO, On Purpose with Jay Shetty, The Tim Ferriss Show, or authors like James Clear, Simon Sinek, Brené Brown, and Ryan Holiday, this episode connects deeply with conversations around self discipline, mindset, productivity, and personal growth. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:  • Why having faith without action leads to frustration • The real reason people struggle with discipline and consistency • How to overcome procrastination and overthinking • The mindset shift needed to take consistent action • How to align your beliefs with daily habits • Building self discipline and mental strength • Turning intention into real results and progress Whether you're a student, entrepreneur, professional, or someone trying to improve their life, this episode gives you practical insights to close the gap between belief and execution. Timestamps: Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction: The Heart vs. The Mind - Finding Truth Within 00:01:10 The Heart as the Gateway to the Divine 00:03:14 Fixing the Inner to Transform the Outer Reality 00:05:25 The Mind is Contractionary, The Heart is Expansionary 00:28:50 Living in the Present Moment: The Experience of Life 00:41:13 The Trifecta: Taqwa, Tawakkul, and Murakaba 00:50:19 Understanding Shaitan: Know Your Enemy to Defeat Him 00:40:25 Midpoint Break: The Mission of Authentic Storytelling 01:02:54 The Levels of Nafs: From Guilt to Unconditional Love 01:15:56 Actions Follow the Heart: Becoming an Absolute Muslim 01:29:20 The Power of Theta State: Manifesting Through Surrender  Follow Muhammad Al-Ubaidy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachmohammed/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moe.ady.3/ Website: https://themirror-book.com/  Follow Shahrez Hayder: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shahrezhayder/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shahrezhayder  Follow Umer Farooque & The Path We Choose (TPWC): Website: https://thepathwechoose.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/umerfarooquee/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mumerfarooque/ TPWC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepathwechoosee/ Subscribe to The Path We Choose (TPWC) for powerful conversations on self discipline, faith, mindset, productivity, personal growth, and high-performance habits.