Shahrez Hayder on Islam as a System for Life
The Path We Choose
11,010 views
Shahrez Hayder on Islam as a System for Life
In this powerful episode of The Path We Choose (TPWC), host Umer Farooque sits down with Shahrez Hayder to break down a truth most people misunderstand:
Feeling stuck is not failure. It’s a test.
This conversation dives into why people feel trapped in their careers, relationships, or personal growth journeys—and how these moments are actually shaping a stronger mindset, clearer direction, and deeper resilience.
Shahrez shares real insights on overcoming self-doubt, building clarity, and taking action even when life feels uncertain.
If you follow conversations from podcasts like The Diary of a CEO, The Tim Ferriss Show, or On Purpose with Jay Shetty, or authors like Brené Brown, James Clear, Mel Robbins, and Simon Sinek—this episode will resonate deeply with you.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why feeling stuck is part of growth
• How to overcome self-doubt and overthinking
• The mindset shift needed for real personal development
• Why challenges are actually life’s tests
• How to build mental strength and resilience
• Taking action during uncertain times
• Turning confusion into clarity and direction
Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, professional, or navigating a life transition, this episode gives you practical tools to move forward with purpose.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction: Asking Allah for Greatness and Embracing Tests
00:01:06 The Path That Chose Me: Allah's Path is the Only Way
00:02:11 From Homelessness to Purpose: My Journey Through Tests
00:09:35 The Doors of Destiny: Understanding Free Will and Qadar
00:19:38 Summoning Your Rizq: Identity, Manifestation, and Becoming the Magnet
00:23:18 The Test of Fame, Ego, and Staying Humble
00:31:00 Women Are Powerful: The Role of Women in Islam and Society
00:35:16 Midpoint Break: The Mission of Authentic Storytelling
00:36:04 The 99 Names of Allah: Inheriting Divine Attributes
01:03:44 Facing Death and Finding Faith: My Darkest Moments
01:20:23 The Purpose of Life: Worship Allah and Create More Worshipers
01:25:47 Unifying the Ummah: Brotherhood, Business, and Breaking Labels
01:34:25 Closing Reflections: Living with Gratitude and Serving Allah Daily
Follow Shahrez Hayder:
Instagram: Instagram: shahrezhayder
Instagram (Alt): Instagram: shahrez.muslim
LinkedIn: LinkedIn: shahrezhayder
YouTube: @shahrez.muslim
Follow Umer Farooque & The Path We Choose (TPWC):
Website: https://thepathwechoose.com
Instagram: Instagram: umerfarooquee
LinkedIn: LinkedIn: mumerfarooque
TPWC Instagram: Instagram: thepathwechoosee
Subscribe to The Path We Choose (TPWC) for powerful conversations on self improvement, mindset, personal growth, overcoming challenges, and building a life with direction.
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As today and before this 2 hijabi (1 today after dua and 1 in February) sisters who weren't actually quite on their deen tried to pursue me for marriage but they wanted to more or less date and do things in a haram manner and one said she doesn't even pray 5 times a day all the time and thought she was actively practicing.
(اَللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِيْ وَارْحَمْنِيْ وَاجْبُرْنِي وَاهْدِنِيْ وَعَافِنِيْ وَارْزُقْنِيْ)
“Allahumma ighfir li warhamni wajburni warfa‘ni wahdini wa ‘afini warzuqni (O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me, console me, raise me in status, guide me, grant me well being and grant me provision).”
Ya Allah, ya Al Qadir, Ya Al Qawiyy, Al Mateen grant me a blessing so powerful that it can only be from you so that I may use it to serve Your creation, bring others closer to You, and fulfill the purpose for which You created me, grant me the strength, wisdom, and patience to carry this blessing with righteousness and never let it distract me from You", I entrust my affairs to You, for You know what is best for me in this world and the hereafter. Grant me that which is khair (good) for my soul.
"Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire". (Qur’an, 2:201)
Shahrez Hayder on Islam as a System for Life
The Path We Choose
11,010 views
Shahrez Hayder on Islam as a System for Life
In this powerful episode of The Path We Choose (TPWC), host Umer Farooque sits down with Shahrez Hayder to break down a truth most people misunderstand:
Feeling stuck is not failure. It’s a test.
This conversation dives into why people feel trapped in their careers, relationships, or personal growth journeys—and how these moments are actually shaping a stronger mindset, clearer direction, and deeper resilience.
Shahrez shares real insights on overcoming self-doubt, building clarity, and taking action even when life feels uncertain.
If you follow conversations from podcasts like The Diary of a CEO, The Tim Ferriss Show, or On Purpose with Jay Shetty, or authors like Brené Brown, James Clear, Mel Robbins, and Simon Sinek—this episode will resonate deeply with you.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
• Why feeling stuck is part of growth
• How to overcome self-doubt and overthinking
• The mindset shift needed for real personal development
• Why challenges are actually life’s tests
• How to build mental strength and resilience
• Taking action during uncertain times
• Turning confusion into clarity and direction
Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, professional, or navigating a life transition, this episode gives you practical tools to move forward with purpose.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction: Asking Allah for Greatness and Embracing Tests
00:01:06 The Path That Chose Me: Allah's Path is the Only Way
00:02:11 From Homelessness to Purpose: My Journey Through Tests
00:09:35 The Doors of Destiny: Understanding Free Will and Qadar
00:19:38 Summoning Your Rizq: Identity, Manifestation, and Becoming the Magnet
00:23:18 The Test of Fame, Ego, and Staying Humble
00:31:00 Women Are Powerful: The Role of Women in Islam and Society
00:35:16 Midpoint Break: The Mission of Authentic Storytelling
00:36:04 The 99 Names of Allah: Inheriting Divine Attributes
01:03:44 Facing Death and Finding Faith: My Darkest Moments
01:20:23 The Purpose of Life: Worship Allah and Create More Worshipers
01:25:47 Unifying the Ummah: Brotherhood, Business, and Breaking Labels
01:34:25 Closing Reflections: Living with Gratitude and Serving Allah Daily
Follow Shahrez Hayder:
Instagram: Instagram: shahrezhayder
Instagram (Alt): Instagram: shahrez.muslim
LinkedIn: LinkedIn: shahrezhayder
YouTube: @shahrez.muslim
Follow Umer Farooque & The Path We Choose (TPWC):
Website: https://thepathwechoose.com
Instagram: Instagram: umerfarooquee
LinkedIn: LinkedIn: mumerfarooque
TPWC Instagram: Instagram: thepathwechoosee
Subscribe to The Path We Choose (TPWC) for powerful conversations on self improvement, mindset, personal growth, overcoming challenges, and building a life with direction.