When Religion Is Used to Feel Superior Instead of Softening the Heart
ShifaTalk: Because Somebody Had to Say It. by ShifaTalk
Episode notes
This episode is an honest conversation about when religion stops softening the heart and starts being used to feel superior.
As Ramadan approaches, we talk about the difference between looking religious and being religious, why harsh correction pushes people away from Allah, and how pride can hide behind “truth.” We unpack how repentance was meant to heal—not shame—and why effort matters more than comparison.
This episode is for anyone who’s trying, anyone who’s felt judged while returning to Allah, and anyone who wants their faith to make them more merciful—not more rigid.
Ramadan isn’t about perfection. It’s about sincerity, accountability, and breaking cycles.
Listen with an open heart.
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