Tested Through Family? This Will Change How You See It | Love Of Dunya Series [Ep. 1b]

What if the people who hurt you the most… are the ones you’re told you can never walk away from? In many of our cultures, Islam is misused to silence pain. “Be patient.” “Don’t break family ties.” “Love for your brother what you love for yourself.” But what happens when those same relationships become a source of harm? This lecture unpacks a deeply uncomfortable truth: ▪️Family can be a test, not always a safe space ▪️ “Sabr” is often misunderstood it is not passive suffering ▪️ Keeping up appearances is exhausting… and it’s costing you your peace ▪️ And sometimes, the most spiritual thing you can do… is protect yourself Islam never taught us to accept ظلم (oppression). The Prophet ﷺ didn’t maintain harmful status quos he challenged them. So why do we? ✨ You are not required to burn just to keep others warm. ✨ And you are not sinful for wanting safety. This is about balance: Holding onto your deen… without losing yourself. 📌 Watch till the end if you’re struggling with toxic family dynamics, guilt, or confusion about what Islam actually teaches. Follow Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed Facebook -   / ymogahed   Instagram -   / yasminmogahed   Tiktok -   / yasminmogahed