The Muslim In The Room

In this final episode of Season Two, we discuss the many lessons we learned during the pandemic. We also discuss the reflection on 2021, the pandemic, the loss of loved ones, the resiliency we have shown, and the revival of beautiful bonds of family and friends. We also talk about the various goals and resolutions we have for 2022. Listen in and let us know what you think.

In today’s episode, we will discuss performative anti-racist work in the Muslim community. We know racism runs rampant in our Muslim community. Due to the lasting impact of colonialism, racism is deeply entrenched in our communities, sometimes the practices are covert. This is a needed topic. It leads us to ask many critical questions. Are we starting to scratch the surface? What actions can we take to build solidarity and bridges with the Black Muslim community? How are we responding to the anti-racism work? Is the mosque taking a proactive approach to addressing racism? Tune in to listen to our discussion and what actions can we take to address this relevant topic.

In this episode, we will discuss worship and the difficulties it brings. Is worship supposed to be easy? Or does it require a struggle? What aspects of worship are difficult? Does the struggle in worship bring us peace and tranquillity? Or perhaps more rewards? Tune in to listen to our discussion on these questions raised. Let’s stay real with our conversation and give people more room to express themselves. Don't forget to tell us on Instagram your thoughts and feedback!

In this episode, we speak with Melissa McLetchie, a revert sister, a Ph.D. candidate, a wife and an amazing mother of two girls. Melissa is a strong advocate for prison reform and abolition and uses her experiences of being in a 20-year relationship with a Muslim man who has a history of imprisonment to guide her research. In 2020 she completed a Mitacs funded research study exploring the experiences of racialized women supporting an imprisoned loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, she spoke about her lived experiences, the inequities of Muslim prisoners and her advocacy work. Melissa is an advocate for prison abolition and a scholar-activist. Please visit Melissa's website for more information regarding her work. www.melissamcletchie.com

In this episode, we will speak of empowered choices. Enjoy the genuine discussion with two podcasters from, The Coffee With Cream Podcast, Roda Omer and Bilqees Quick. Tune in to listen to what is an empowered choice? How do we know if we made the right choice? What are the motivations behind our empowered choices? How are my choices affecting others? So many gems in one episode. Tune in to listen to an inspirational and insightful conversation with Roda and Bilqees.

Today we are chatting about finding joy in the little things. The past few years have been quite a change for many of us. With the pandemic, our lives have been so out of control. Many of us are actively seeking relief and joy. In this episode, we will discuss what brings us joy. Tune in to the episode to find out what brings us joy. Also, don't forget to tell us on Instagram - what brings you joy?

 In today's episode, Huda and Asmaa discuss the complexities of searching for love as a single Muslim. They address the critical questions raised and share their genuine responses. Tune in to listen more.Thank you for listening. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

Episode One - WELCOME BACK Salaam and welcome to The Muslim in the Room. In this episode, enjoy the conversation on the updates on our lives and, welcoming you all to season two. We are back now with many stories, guest speakers and thought-provoking conversations. Thank you for listening don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

We finished our first season we recorded some awesome podcasts for you guys we talked about everything that we could think of from amazing topics like the BLM movement in the Muslim community, what we should do about Muslim influencers taking off their hijabs, self-care, how to battle  the idea of being a perfect parent, Muslim business practices, the pandemic burnout and so much more.We hope that season 2 is going to be even more beneficial. Please Subscribe,  share the show with your friends and family,  and follow us on Instagram. We appreciate your feedback and comments and let us know how we're doing and let us know the topics that you would like to hear on season two. As we enter the last 10 nights of Ramadan we wish you all the very best, May all your prayers and duas be accepted. We will be signing off for the rest of the month so that we can maximize our Ramadan and so that we can actually practice what we preach as well and take some self-care.Connect with us on Instagram to let us know what other topics you'd like us to discuss in season two 

We know that when we spread goodness and when we spread advice and people take it and people incorporate it that or we teach people something that we get the reward for them learning it and then applying.But at the same time how much is too much inspiration consumption on social media and group chats?How do we achieve a balance between enjoining in the good of Ramadan and its ibadah with our friends and loved ones but at the same time keep our perspective in check when we see other people's deeds and actions?Thank you for listening don't forget to subscribe. leave a review and come hang out with us on Instagram

Assalaamu Alaikumwell-known and welcome to the Muslim in the Room. Today we’re chatting about the commercialization of Ramadan. How many decorations are too many? At one point we do have to ask ourselves, is Ramadan becoming too materialistic and losing its spiritual nature? Today we have a special guest, Sudduf Wyne who is a well known Muslim business coach for Muslim women entrepreneurs. She’s a mom of three – triplets mashaAllahConnect with us on Instagram and you can find Sudduf on Instagram here as well as her website  Thank you for listening Please subscribe and leave a review.

How do you create a safe space where your friends and loved ones can confide in you about their problems and struggles? How do we hold ourselves accountable when we slip into speaking negatively about someone? How do we steer conversations away from backbiting? We have some great tips we've learned from family and friends that we hope are beneficial for you. Let us know in the reviews below or over on Instagram how you steer clear of backbiting. Thank you for listening   

There have been so many conversations lately about this topic, and one thing that keeps coming up is how women's body parts are "trending." Back in the day when I was growing up, being stick-thin was the trend in the age of low-rise jeans. Whereas now, we're entering a phase where there's more acceptance for different body types – to a limit, of course. So how do we take care of our health without resorting to body-shaming or attaching so much value to the way we look that it becomes overwhelming. Thank you for listening don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

We recently saw a post on Facebook that said that women should only be aspiring to be good wives and mothers, which struck a chord with many women who disagreed.Who gets to determine what a woman should or shouldn't do?Where does a woman's true value lie?Who says women have to do it all? Thank you for listening to today's episode,  leave us a review and tell us what you think about the statement Can Women Have It All? and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themuslimintheroom/

What does financial independence look like when t in today's society, where usually both partners have to work to survive?We also talk about prenups to protect a woman's wealth.Thank you for listening to this episode; continue the conversation with us over at Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/themuslimintheroom/   

We have a special guest, Huda Ashoor, on our show today! Huda is a project manager and a researcher, her area of research is in health care. So much has changed in the marriage landscape during the last decade. It is interesting to note how much has changed. What should a woman do if she is single and has approached her mid-30s or above? How things changed from your 20s to your 30s in finding a suitable match for yourself? In today's episode, Huda and Asmaa discuss this topic and address the critical questions raised! Tune in to listen more.Thank you for listening. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

Many people came out of the woodworks claiming that Halima's relationship with her mother was toxic, and she quit to make her mother happy. Why are women who take off the hijab celebrated and those who take steps to protect their hijab villainized? Should parental advice and ultimately be taken as toxic behavior, or is it just parents looking out for their child's best interest? Join us as we discuss these questions and more on this week's episode. Thank you for listening; please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Instagram @themuslimintheroom Supermodel Halima Aden and The Hijab  

How are we dealing with being the mom, the teacher, cook, cleaner, and emotional support staff to our kids, especially in maybe a smaller living space not designed for everyone to be home all day and night?Well, TikTok, Binge-watching t.v., hiding from the kids, and eating ice cream.And you know what all of these things are OK.We're all living in a global pandemic, and it's alright if you're not being productive and take care of yourself in any way that helps you feel good and safe.Thank you for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. 

When modesty has become a commodity, more companies are catering to the fashion and lifestyle needs of Muslim women. Are we demanding ethical business practices? Should we hold  Muslim content creators or product, or service providers to a higher standard of ethics? How much personal responsibility should we have as consumers when it comes to our spending habits? Thank you for tuning into today's episode, don't forget to leave a review and subscribe in iTunes. Follow us on @themuslimintheroom on Instagram

In this episode, we will discuss the various complexities of motherhood and the pressures in our society to be the "perfect parent".  As parents, are we seeking validation from everyone around us?Are we making decisions on what is right for our families, or are we basing our decisions on the notion of a "perfect parenthood"?  Join the discussion and tell us what you think in the comments.Thank you for listening don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom