How To Realign For Success By Centering Allah
ONLINE RETREAT
Dear Sister,
When Allah is Central in Your Life and You Live from a Place of Faith...
...the Dunya Falls at Your Feet.
“I had a disturbing experience while driving…”
I was traveling at 60 miles/hr on a freeway to make it to a community Dawah meeting...
...and I vividly remember how exhausted, anxious, and burnt out I was.
Even working alongside a room full of respected leaders didn’t seem fulfilling.
While I was living the dream (at least what it looked like), I felt I had lost my spark.
Doesn’t this sound familiar? (Keep reading, because it’s going to get super relatable.)
And funnily enough, I was doing exactly what I wanted. But a thought kept looming over my head like a sword…
“No matter what I do,
it will never be good enough.”
"If you want to improve your life this retreat is for you. If you want to face any test in your life with gratitude and a feeling of abundance, and getting strength directly from the source (Allah’s words) this retreat has it all."
- Zainab
And On Top of That…
Some remarks from people I respected made me feel rejected, invalidated, and insecure.
In my previous job, there were people who didn’t even acknowledge my contributions.
And it’s sad that it happens to a lot of women - Muslim or not.
It made me realize it’s never easy for a woman to feel validated and secure.
Growing up like every other Muslim girl, I was fed the “idea” of being a good student…
…getting outstanding grades, getting married, and being an amazing mom.
And just when I thought I was finally figuring out my life by taking Islamic classes and reading books…
My darker side always got the best of me.
But the villain in this story isn’t Shaytan, it’s not the male community, it’s something else.
After Struggling for 10 Years, I Realized…
We are destroying our self-esteem by our own hands.
If I’m being brutally honest, when impostor syndrome robs you of your identity, crippling anxiety eats up your confidence from the inside out…
…or even if it seems Allah isn’t with you (which is never the case)...
That’s when we suffer from the damage we’ve unknowingly inflicted upon ourselves.
When You Hit Rock Bottom, Allah Is Always There to Pick You Up
I literally started to feel He (swt) was drawing me closer to Him.
See it wasn't the Islamic classes I took to fill the void, or the books I studied to feel spiritual again...
The aha moment came one day, conversing with my friend who gave me some verses from the Quran that deeply impacted me.
Verses that I've read many times before but when you're in a rut, distanced, numb, these verses don't hit as they should.
But as I unloaded to my friend, what she said reshaped my perspective about myself. It gave me the courage to dust off the insecurities and move forward, whether by an inch or a mile.
Let me pull out of this story for a second and say if I share the verse with you now…
It might not seem like a transformational moment.
But the thing is, from that point on, I witnessed how Allah kept paving the way for me while I watched with surprise…
…while I started to let go of my shortcomings, I also started winning in life, in my career, in my family.
And since I came under the wings of the pioneer of Islamic personal development: Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef (rA)...
Alhamdulillah I overcame so many obstacles of my own making.
Since then, even after Shaykh passed away, DiscoverU has been a major part of my life.
That allowed me to be content, fulfilling, energized, and unbelievably motivated with an undying flare…
…to help the Ummah become the hero of their own story and break out from the mental prisons they’ve locked themselves in…for years!
So, this Ramadan, I went down memory lane, recapped, and analyzed my whole journey…
And pieced elements together so I could help others implant the same in their lives…
No matter how different their lives are, it will always yield the same results as Allah blessed me with:
“Allah Has Answered!”
I was on cloud 9.
When this happens, you start to let go of your insecurities, and begin finding your way around the emotional blocks that immobilized you for years.
But if you can’t help but aimlessly throw yourself at errands, kids, and work, then emotional break down is inevitable.
How would you like to see yourself driven by faith, immersing yourself in closeness with Allah, and blooming out of the “I’m-not-doing-enough” cycle and finally have a purpose that “completes” you…
...as a mother
…as a working woman
…as a believer?
Or better yet, let Allah’s words empower you to confidently speak up and outperform your old self in every role?
You’re Already Excelling...
But if you’re still reading, you must know that we are our BIGGEST enemies.
Because not only do we let our limiting thoughts get the better of us.
We also negate even the slightest possibility of a “hidden” talent that we haven’t discovered yet.
All because of what? A trembling fear.
- Fear of being rejected
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Fear of others stealing our spotlight
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Fear of failure to nurture our kids the best way we can
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Fear of emotionally breaking down in severe tests of Allah
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Fear of falling short in every role - as a hardworking woman and mother
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Fear of undermining every effort we make, making it seem worthless at the end of the day.
Look, as scary as it looks…
Being brave and resilient isn’t about being fearless, it’s about moving forward IN SPITE of the fear.
Remember, nobody’s stopping you. Not Shaytan. Not your family. Not your time-consuming kids.
It’s only You Vs You.
But If Allah Really Wanted to See You Fail…
He wouldn’t have given you the strength to fend off for yourself in the first place.
Matter of fact, you wouldn’t even be here reading this, if He didn’t want you to succeed, thrive in your own space without compromising, and finally put an end to crippling anxiety in different parts of your life.
You’re much more capable than what you give yourself credit for.
Not even I, not Rania Awad, not Samia Mubarak, not Sarah Sultan, nor anyone can truly understand the power Allah has given you.
Anxiety Happens When There's No Action...
The longer you put off action, the more intense your anxiety will be.
So how do we achieve tranquility? Simple...you must take targeted action towards your goals.
There's a reason chipping away at your goals milestone by milestone brings us a sense of accomplishment.
Putting things off, going on Netflix, pretending the problem isn’t there...
Scrolling past the pain without doing something about it - is how you bury the anxiety even deeper.
No Tranquility = No Action = Anxiety Rises
"I was really struggling with anxiety day to day, and came to this retreat to get some tools. I got so much more than that.
I had a complete shift and no longer crippled by challenges. Resilience in our deen is so much more than just overcoming tests."
- Naseem
The Reason I Arranged an Online Women’s-Only Retreat…
…is not just for a community to meet up and help you verbalize your lowest points.
But also to channel your fear into an unwavering confidence and give you a roadmap to move forward despite the would-be consequences…
…using the tools to spiritually ground yourself, and set yourself up for success in areas where you feel stagnant and stranded.
The Season of Tranquility retreat will empower you to:
And to help you do all of the above, I brought together women who'll not only inspire you, but are also walking the path of success as we speak.
4 Hours of Powerful Sessions…
Razia Hamidi - Victorious In Deen & Dunya: Winning Against The Nafs
- An empty mind is Shaytan's favorite den. Learn how to get your mind in order, realign your focus, and fast-track your personal and spiritual growth
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How to tame your Nafs before it leads you to self-sabotage
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Strategically rip off the labels you and your society have glued upon you
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Using Sabr & Yaqeen to alleviate and safeguard yourself from emotional breakdowns
Dr. Rania Awad - Embracing Womanhood As a Doorway To Success
- Defining and reclaiming womanhood through the Islamic tradition
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Why asking for help is crucial for success
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Debunking the superwoman myths that do more harm than good
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Having healthy boundaries without sabotaging relationships
We’ll meet up on a Zoom link May 4, 2024 at 11 AM ET and this retreat will conclude at 2 PM ET.
And for any reason you can’t join (which is totally understandable)...
You’ll also get a lifetime access to watch the replay to the entire retreat.
And I’ve also prepared two bonus sessions for you.
Pre-Recorded Bonus Session - Embracing Limitations to Become Unbreakable By Sarah Sultan
We’re humans, we make mistakes. We’re wired to trip up and obligated to seek Allah’s help.
In this bonus session, Sarah Sultan will help us realize how to embrace our human side without beating ourselves up, be more merciful with ourselves…
And allow every possible space to make mistakes, evaluate, detach from worldly pleasures and experience growth.
Pre-Recorded Bonus Session - Lessons of Resilience and Faith from Surah Maryam By Samia Mubarak
Allah never abandons anyone.
Listen, you didn’t ask for the pain you’re in, you didn’t ask for the struggles you’re drowning in…
But you’re definitely stronger than you think, and there’s no doubt you’re far more capable than you give yourself credit for.
In Surah Maryam, Allah has exquisitely left gems for us to reap the benefits.
In this bonus session, Samia Mubarak will help you uncover lessons of resilience and faith from Surah Maryam.
But Why Now?
Missed Anything? Here’s a Recap of Everything You’re Getting Inside Season of Tranquility Retreat
"I’ve always struggled with low self-worth and my connection to Allah has suffered because of it.
As much as I’ve tried to learn or seek therapy, I haven't been able to understand how to practically connect my faith to my worth.
In this retreat Razia helped me connect deeper with the words of Allah when it came to my worth. Resilience is so much about how we see ourselves and Allah, rather than how we see our tests."
- Fadila
Your Time is Worth More than this Retreat…
Which is why I’ve carefully planned every session in advance so you could experience everything in its entirety, not get overwhelmed with too much information, and still be able to practically apply what you absorb.
A meet up like this + 2 bonus sessions would’ve easily cost you not less than $1,000 for its access to Muslim psychologists, licensed therapists, and spiritual coaches.
And believe it or not, there are people who would happily pay 10x more because they see what it’s like to live on the other side of the fence.
And the more it’s crucial to invest in your well-being, I still wanted to make it as accessible as it could be.
So, I was happy to invite you at $297, but something still didn’t feel right.
You see, it’s not about the investment, it’s about the community, the environment you’re willing to exchange your time with.
And like I said, your time is of the essence and no amount can top it.
Because I’m extending our reach beyond borders, I very well know that even $297 (which is absolutely a steal) can be the biggest resistance to many.
So that's why I’m excited to invite you to the Season of Tranquility Retreat at only $147 (which is 83.3% less than what it’s actually worth).
This Is Going to Be An Online Retreat
We go LIVE on May 4th
Timing: 11 AM ET | 4 PM BST
SESSION 1
Victorious In Deen & Dunya: Winning Against The Nafs
with Ustadha Razia Hamidi
Muslim Spiritual Life Coach & CEO of DiscoverU
Razia Hamidi has dual degrees in family psychology and education, and is a certified leader in the Gottman Seven Principles. She completed her Alima studies with Dr. Shadee Elmasry and is a Muslim Life Coach and Counsellor based in Ontario, Canada where she offers premarital sessions and marriage coaching from a holistic, Islamic perspective. Blending Islamic spirituality and counselling techniques, she's helped hundreds of clients strengthen their faith, relationships, and careers and consulted with non-profit organizations to assist in organizational and program development, leadership training, long-term strategy, and sustainable growth.
SESSION 2
Embracing Womanhood As a Doorway To Success
with Dr. Rania Awad
CLINICAL PROFESSOR, PSYCHIATRY AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Rania Awad, M.D. is a Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well Stanford University's Affiliate Chaplain. She also serves as the Associate Division Chief for Public Mental Health and Population Sciences as well as the Section Co-Chief of Diversity and Cultural Mental Health. In addition, she is a faculty member of the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies at Stanford University. She pursued her psychiatric residency training at Stanford where she also completed a postdoctoral clinical research fellowship with the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
PRE-RECORDED BONUS SESSION 3
Embracing Limitations to Become Unbreakable
with Ustadha Sarah Sultan
Psychotherapist
Sarah Sultan is a licensed professional counselor who strives to empower her clients through achieving healthier, more fulfilling lives and relationships while reconnecting with Allah during the healing process. Sarah obtained a Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling and has practiced therapy for nearly 10 years. She is also an instructor with Mishkah University, where she teaches a course about the intersections between Islam, psychology, and counseling.
PRE-RECORDED BONUS SESSION 4
Lessons of Resilience and Faith from Surah Maryam
with Ustadha Samia Mubarak
The Founder of Quranic Ocean
Ustadha Samia Mubarak is the founder of Quranic Ocean where she teaches guided Tadabbur classes on how to build personal and emotional connections with Allah’s words. She completed her Quran memorization shortly after attaining her Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Psychology from Florida State University. She has taken classes with Fawakih Insitute, Tayseer Seminary, and Rabata, and is an ongoing student of the Muddakir Quran program. She is a Quran teacher for Ribaat and is currently working on an Ijaza (Quranic memorization certification) in Hafs recitation inshallah. She’s a single mom to two girls, one of which was born with a very rare syndrome called CHILD, and has special medical needs alhamdulillah. She is a home barista and the loves making latte art! She hopes to help people dive deep into the Quranic ocean so they can find comfort and reassurance through Allah’s words amidst the varying circumstances of life.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the date and time?
You will have complete access to the retreat that took place on May 4th, 2024, inside your private student portal.
Is there a refund period?
You may request a refund up until 11.59pm ET on Saturday 4th May 2024, giving you access to the entire retreat to make your decision.
Please note any requests that are made after this above time will not be honoured.
Is this retreat similar to private coaching?
This retreat is not a substitute for therapy or private, one-on-one sessions. Anyone needing support with trauma should seek individual support.
Is there a payment plan?
Yes. We offer a 2-part payment plan. This option is available at checkout.
I can't attend live, will the recording be available?
Yes. Your registration includes access to permanent recordings inside your private student portal.
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