This Muslim Girl Podcast

Let’s be honest, breakups happen. But for Muslims, divorce comes with layers that aren't always talked about. In this episode, I sit down with Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, a Muslim woman divorce lawyer who keeps it honest and grounded. We get into what divorce actually looks like: legally, Islamically, and emotionally. Tahirah has over 16 years of experience in family, civil rights, and corporate law. She has represented communities like Islamberg, ran for Congress, led CAIR-Massachusetts, and raised seven kids along the way. She knows what she's talking about. This isn't your auntie’s divorce advice. It's real talk about moving forward with faith, dignity, and clarity. Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpod/?hl=en Tahira's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tahirahaw/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I’m joined by my dear friend Heba — a Palestinian woman living with MS, now working in the nonprofit world raising funds for orphans in Gaza and beyond. We talk about what it means to carry grief, live with faith, and still find ways to give back while watching a genocide unfold from afar. The title of this episode comes from a line by the late Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish: “As you prepare your morning coffee, think of others.” It's a gentle but urgent reminder — to hold Palestine in our hearts. Heba’s story is one of resilience, generosity, and deep-rooted love for her people. We reflect on the power of Islam as an anchor during devastating times, and how giving becomes a form of resistance. 🕊️ Follow Heba: https://www.instagram.com/hebasubehhyder/🧡 Support her work for Palestinian orphans: https://www.launchgood.com/v4/campaign/bring_hope_to_those_in_need_w_heba_s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Friends! Here is Part 2 of this episdoe, as promised :). In this episode, Fatima and I transition from talking about the struggle of growing up brown and Muslim to embracing who we are and CHOOSING to be Muslim. Hope you enjoy! Follow my instagram for more content! https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello friends! On this part 1 of a 2 part episode, I share the mic with Fatima who is a 20 year old Yemeni-American college student. We go DEEP into the struggle of accepting our identity as kids/teens, dealing with depression from isolation and bullying, and whitewashing ourselves to fit in. Please stay tune for part two that is coming up! Follow my instagram for latest info :) https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marah Siyam is a 23-year-old Palestinian American. Marah graduated from Rutgers University- Newark with a bachelor’s degree in English as well as a minor in Fine Art and Art History. Born in Jerusalem and raised in both Palestine and the United States, she has a unique perspective on the struggles of balancing both cultures. Her work illuminates the perspective of the young Muslim American and aims to share it with readers of all ages. Marah began writing her debut novel on the first day of quarantine. In a moment of fear and uncertainty, the motivation to fully immerse herself into the story she’s always wanted to tell was presenting itself to her. Having changed schools five times in two different countries, her experiences shaped her into a person who was endlessly inspired by the people around her and the relationships she built over time. Her fascination with the good and bad sides of people is what ultimately inspired her to write a novel centered around just that, and how the experiences we share are not unique but our reactions are.   Check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/marah_siyam/?hl=en Order book here: https://www.marahsiyam.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi friends! This episode I am joined with the lovely Huma Saeedi. Huma is a registered psychotherapist and has been in the field for over 18 years and has worked with a diverse clientele. Huma has provided both individual and group therapy to people with primarily PTSD, along with other related mood and anxiety disorders. You asked the questions and we dug DEEP into healing and understanding trauma as well as other mental ailments. Enjoy! Check out Huma: https://www.instagram.com/muslimtraumatherapist/?hl=en TMGP: https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back everyone! On this episode I am joined by a lovely entrepreneur and founder of Flora and Noor. Flora & Noor was started by Jordan Karim, a mother of two and previous pharmaceutical consultant who created the brand to provide clinically effective skincare and body products without unnecessary harsh ingredients that are vegan, cruelty-free, halal, and inclusive. Thats right, HALAL, I was also suprised by this label. If you are like me and LOVE all things skin, than listen in on this episode where we get really nerdy about skin care :). Check out https://www.floraandnoor.com Flora & Noor IG: https://www.instagram.com/floraandnoor TMGP: https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grab a drink (if it's after iftar of course) and some tissues because this heartfelt episode will tug at your heartstrings. I sit with the lovely Ahlam Said to talk about mennas, a contribution to Ahlam's mothers legacy of empowering women in Yemen. Mennas partners with female artisans in Yemen and pays them dignified wages for their unique bukhoor blends that are handmade in small batches. We talk about the impact our mothers have had on us and the bittersweet journey of better understanding their stories in our adulthood. I hope you enjoy this episode! Check out mennas.co Ahlam IG: https://www.instagram.com/ahlamsaid/ TMGP: https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast/?hl=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I catch up with a dear friend of mine Heba Hyder, author or Maymunah's Musings. We go deep into conversations of faith (Iman) and struggle. Hope you enjoy! Hebah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebasubehhyder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to part two of my episode with Aaya Al Shamahi. Be sure to check out part one if you havent already! Aaya is an illustrator and aspiring character animator. Through her art pieces and work as a video journalist, she celebrates Yemeni culture as well as exploring issues on identity and conflict. Be sure to check her out below! Aaya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaya.al.shamahi/?hl=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to a new episode! On this episode, the US meets the UK as I am joined by Aaya Al Shamah. Aaya is an illustrator and aspiring character animator. Through her art pieces and work as a video journalist, she celebrates Yemeni culture as well as exploring issues on identity and conflict. Be sure to check her out below! Aaya's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaya.al.shamahi/?hl=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome Back! On this episode I sit with Sabriah Bilal who is an American born Muslim from Philadelphia. A seasoned teacher of 19 years, public speaker, author and community activist. She is the founder and CEO of breebreespeaks which is a faith based organization that aims at empowering women to love themselves through trauma healing, life coaching and forgiveness. Sabriah began this organization 5 years ago after experiencing a tumultuous divorce and becoming a single mother herself.  https://breebreespeaks.com https://www.instagram.com/breebreespeaks/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey I am back with the beautiful Heba Hyder, author of the series Maymuna's Musings and my good friend! Heba was on a previous episode some years ago (check it out if you haven't already) and I wanted to have a check in to see what she has been up to. She is smart, she is inspirational and she sits with me to discuss her book journey, perspective on 2020, experience with plagiarism and much more! As always, thank you for tuning in and I will see you on the next episode! TMGP Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thismuslimgirlpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/thismuslimgirl   Maymuna's Musings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maymunahsmusings/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maymunahsmusings/ Where to order: https://www.amazon.com/How-Much-Does-Allah-Love/dp/1733826734 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A passionate people connector bridging continents with her work, Alaa is a Serial Entrepreneur from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, who works as a Cultural Consultant, Art Director, and Illustrator. Her work focuses on brand development, art direction, business development, and design strategy. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sofia Haq was born and raised in Southern California to a Pakistani and Arab father and Mexican and Spanish mother. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies from UCLA in 2015 and participated in an International Business study abroad program at The London School of Economics and Political Science. In 2018, she graduated from the Riordan MBA Fellows and Forté Foundation MBALauncher programs and now serves as an Alumni Volunteer at Forté, College to Career Mentor at the Riordan Programs, and Co-Director of Riordan Affairs at RPAA Board of Directors.    Currently, Haq is a Marketing Consultant, Lead Experiential Learning Educator at Pathways Travels, and Founder of Muslim Women Professionals (MWP). MWP is an organization that promotes professional development for Muslim women. MWP promotes empowerment amongst women by educating, uplifting, and mobilizing a global network. Haq wants to create spaces where Muslim women are inspired to thrive in both their personal and professional lives, build allies, unite as a community, and combat islamophobia.   She is an advocate for diversity amongst women and people of color in executive spaces, wants to be an executive in the fashion industry, continue her work at MWP, and promote other philanthropic work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is with The Rogue Muslim Podcast host, Samiyyah. Listen in on our conversation about friendships, social media engagement, and politics. Make sure to check out the continuation of our conversation on her podcast @theroguemuslim! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Ashraf is an international communications and media professional. She is a staff writer for Brown Girl Magazine and owns her own blog, In Between American. She has a master’s degree in International Media from American University in Washington, D.C., and a bachelor’s in Communication, Spanish, and English from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY. Join us on the conversation about representation and tokenization on instagram @thismuslimgirlpodcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yasmeen, from the blog and podcast She Speaks Diversity, joins me to to discuss and answer some questions sent via Instagram on hijab & the recent conversations surrounding it.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Iman Mahoui, coauthor of the Muslims of the World Book, and I continue our conversation from the last episode on how she got involved with the founder of the social media platform, Sajjad Shah, and ultimately coauthored the book. She gives us insight to the process, growth and experience she had while working on this project. As always, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is part one of a two part series. For this episode, I am joined with Iman Mahoui, a pre-med undergraduate student and one of the co-authors for Muslims of the World. We discuss what most students face when approaching graduation - what do you do next? Jump straight into graduate school, join the workforce, or take a year out of academia to work on other projects? We also talk about gaining the heart for Islam, and how personal growth does not come from individual experiences, but from the internal reflection that follows after. Stay tuned for part two, where Iman talks about the book, Muslims of the World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices