She Recites #003 - ”I was pushed to the edge and Allah Pulled me back” - Ustadha Khadija Afandi

Growing up around street crime in Glasgow, a young Khadija only knew Islam through the Dagestani culture of her beloved grandfather. A decade later, she was studying to become a teacher of traditional Islam in the heart of Yemen. What led her to this decision? Join Jumana and Anjum as they sit and discuss the journey to Yemen, with Ustadha Khadija. This is part 1 of 3.

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Quote of the Pod: "I was pushed to the edge and Allah Pulled me back. But it wasn't until I was pushed to the edge that I found Allah. It is important in your journey, regardless of who you are now, or what your status is, that you honour the person who you were. It keeps you grounded."

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