The Abwaan Chronicles

Hafsa takes us on a journey of her blogging in the early 2010's, the growth of beauty content, trendy skincare routine and diet culture/gut health!The Abwaan Art Exhibition will be held July 12 in Toronto. Be sure to follow us on instagram to keep up with updates.If you are interested in showcasing your art at the exhibit, please submit your art using this form (Deadline: June 15th 2022 11:59 PM EST): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpUEc4Ae-cImxg0N9pyRPul5l4EaIbIezZP1VPIubSSX78tg/viewformHafsa's socialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hafsaisalwe/Podcast: mindprettysoul (available on Spotify and Apple) https://linktr.ee/mindprettysoulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindprettysoul/Support Us!Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

As the month of Ramadan comes to an end Umal catches up with Istahil & Sahra from Abwaan. They discuss their overall experience this holy month, and what they hope to take away from this Ramadan. She also has a spontaneous recording session with a friend (Fatima) after Tahajud.Also, we're back with our annual; Abwaan's Sponsor A Childs Education Year 4 fundraiser;https://www.gofundme.com/f/abwaan-sponsor-a-childs-education-year-4Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

The girls are tired folks! Literally. Hafsa invited her friends Ayan and Tobias to talk about how we have been swindled into selling their souls and working for the man. Millennial discontent, bullshit jobs, anti capitalism - we cover it all!TobiasTwitter: twitter.com/WhytrustmeSubstack: https://substack.com/profile/41731775-inconspicuous-black-personAuthor and anthropologist David Graeberhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpoJIkqEXYohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIctCDYv7YgMax Weber and the Protestant Work Ethichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-0sIHDzsU4Angela Davis on Capitalism:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZv42ICZ_gIAbwaan Ramadan fundraiser. Help us send kids to school in Somalia!https://gofund.me/8ad4f49fWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

Assalamu Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak everyone! We hope you're all having a blessed month. In this episode, Ikran and SPECIAL guest Hafsa reflect on their experiences with morning and evening adkaar (phrases found in the Qur'an and Sunnah which are recited every morning and evening for an array of spiritual benefits). They talk about its ease, its difficulty, its benefits, its impact, and trying to stay consistent!A Life with AllahDhikr & Dua app: https://lifewithallah.com/app-2/Books & Publications: https://lifewithallah.com/publications/They have a wealth of information so check them out!Book that talks about the importance of dua: https://uwt.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Adkhar_Book.pdfHafsa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projecthafsa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/projecthafsaAlso, we're back with our annual; Abwaan's Sponsor A Childs Education Year 4 fundraiser;https://www.gofundme.com/f/abwaan-sponsor-a-childs-education-year-4Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

On this episode Ikran, Istahil and guest co-host Juwayriyya get down to the basics of climate change. Whats the science behind all the doom and gloom and what can we do about it? We talk about climate justice, what it's really like being a victim of this climate crisis and how our clothes are making the issue worse. With the help of some amazing guests; Dr Daniel Swain (Climate Scientist), Mohamud Mohamed (Exec @ HARO), Juan Felipe (Climate Justice Edmonton) & Sophia Yang (Threading Change) we hope we answer at least some your questions on climate change. So go for a run, organize your pantry or settle in for a drive and listen to this very informative episode!Yaqeen Articlehttps://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/when-the-earth-speaks-against-us-environmental-ethics-in-islamDr. Daniel SwainTwitter: www.twitter.com/Weather_WestHAROWebsite: www.harousa.networkforgood.com/Twitter: www.twitter.com/HarousaInstagram: www.instagram.com/harosomalia/Islamic History XPodcast: www.pod.link/1438698021Climate Justice EdmontonTwitter: www.twitter.com/CJEdmontonInstagram: www.instagram.com/climatejusticeedmonton/JuanTwitter: www.twitter.com/juanfelipe_VAInstagram: www.instagram.com/juanfe.avThreading ChangeWebsite: www.threadingchange.org/Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThreadingChangeInstagram: www.instagram.com/threadingchangeWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

We don't talk about hijab, why is that? In this episode, we talk about what hijab means to us, and why it's a topic we're hesitant to discuss. Hijab has been a booming topic lately from balaclavas to the french hijab ban, these issues got us talking amongst ourselves and forced us to have the conversations we were avoiding. Our thoughts? take a listen.Article referenced: https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/is-hijab-religious-or-cultural-how-islamic-rulings-are-formed.9 Conditions of Hijab: https://khaleejiabaya.com/blog/conditions-hijabWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

On this episode we invite you, dear listener, to be judge jury and executi- jk. Sahra and Istahil decided to start the new year reading messy AITA posts from the holidays. Why do we share so much online? Is being a Potterhead a mental illness? Can your in-laws grade your fashion choices? Let's talk about it!Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

In this episode we have Darryl Cheng, Khadija and Maymuun talk to us about their plant journeys and experiences. It was fun chatting with them and learning about their plant parenthood experiences. Are you interested in understanding why people love plants? Or are you planning to buy a plant soon and don't know where to start? Regardless this episode is for you.Annoucements:40% off Abwaan merch for 48 hrs only, use the code: Abwaan40. Free shipping to Canada and America. Visit our website: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop. Get a signed copy of "A New Plant Parent" and a 6-in monstera deliciosa. Head over to our instagram(https://www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcast/) for instructions on how to enter! InstagramDarryl: https://instagram.com/houseplantjournalKhadija: https://www.instagram.com/fiddleleaffigmom/Jomostudios: https://www.instagram.com/jomostudio/Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

Our final fostering episode is here! In this episode we discuss what we think about fostering and adoption. We had Yasmine from Children’s Aid Society (CAS) break down the process for us and Ti’gisti tells us what she experienced when adopting her baby boy. This one is chock-full of information, we hope you like it!If you liked this, check out Episode 41 - Fostering Part 1: In Conversation with Parents Khalid & RubinaTimestamps00:00 What does Abwaan think of fostering and adoption?21:35 Yasmine and CAS43:06 Ti’gistis adoption processOmar Suleimans Video on Fostering and Adoption:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0BidbbUSccYou can find CAS at:Website: https://www.torontocas.ca/Instagram: instagram.com/cas_torontoTwitter: twitter.com/CAS_TorontoWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON 5! It's difficult to believe this is our FIFTH year podcasting 🤭In this episode we discuss our break and exciting plans this season- it's going to be a unique one!Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

Hello and welcome back. If you were as confused as us about the upcoming Federal elections (🇨🇦), look no futher. We sit down with Marian (who knows her politics) and Juwayriya (who also knows her politics because she loves mess) to discuss why there's an election and what it means to vote.The websites and resources there were mentioned in this episode: https://www.futureofengagement.ca/https://www.apathyisboring.com/https://www.elections.ca/home.aspxCBC News clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hS-mza3D68Guest socials:MarianIG: https://www.instagram.com/mari_nur/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarianNur_JuwayriyaTwitter: https://twitter.com/JuwayriyaAbdSubscribe & leave us a review! :)Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

In this short Istahil and returning guest Khadijah talk about the anti-muslim attacks that have targeted muslim women in the past few months. They discuss the frequency of these attacks, and what it's like being black muslim women in Alberta. Consider emailing your MP to demand action and raise awareness. Letter template available thanks to Hannah Mohamud. Please visit this site: https://www.reframehate.com/.We've compiled some headlines to demonstrate how frequently these attacks have occurred. Share them to help spread awareness: IG (https://www.instagram.com/p/CQ0__pMjQKA/), Twitter (https://twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast/status/1411489653455298561). The audio clips at the beginning of the episode were from the news, videos linked below;CBC News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ_aLoExJ6cGlobal News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezYnQsM98lgCBC News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVRnIOZqCC4660 News: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADtaw7FDs0gSubscribe & leave us a review! :)Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

Ikram and Istahil sit down to reflect on the Abwaan annual bookclub. This year we read Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathir. What have we learned? Was it worth the effort? What lessons are we taking with us? In this short they, and some wonderful guests, answer these questions and more!Thank you to all our bookclub attendees. Special shoutout to Abdullahi, Aisha, Fatah, Hirab, Juwayriyya, Marian, Mohamed & Omar for being apart of this episode!Subscribe & leave us a review! :)Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

This was definitely a fun one! We got the one and only Aysha Harun to join us on this episode of the Abwaan Chronicles Podcast. Incase you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, Aysha is a beauty and lifestyle content creator, influencer, youtuber, and tiktoker. We discussed internet fame, vulnerability in public, being a role model, authenticity in a time of social media and more.Subscribe & leave us a review! :)You can find Aysha at:Youtube: youtube.com/AyshaharunInstagram: instagram.com/ayshaharunTwitter: twitter.com/AyshaHarunTikTok: tiktok.com/@aysha_harunWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

Assalamu Alaikum everyone! We are near the end of Ramadan tears, so Ikram and our esteemed guest Faduma discussed ways to remain consistent in our deeds for not only the last few days but also post-ramadan.Daily Adkar book: https://uwt.org/about-us/daily-adhkar/Nasheed: وجاءنا رمضان - عبد الله العيبانيGuest- Fadumo WarsameTwitter: www.twitter.com/faedubyaIG: www.instagram.com/faedubyaSubscribe & Leave us a review! Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

In this two part series we talk all things fostering - from common misconceptions to practical steps involved. In this episode Umalkhair interviews Khalid & Rubina a couple that has been fostering for around 2 decades and have provided a home to 43 going on 44 foster babies! If you live in Toronto and would like to learn more about fostering please visit the Children's Aid Society website at www.TorontoCAS.ca or email the team at Fostering@TorontoCAS.ca. If you liked this, check out: Episode 44 - Fostering Part 2: The Whys, The Hows and Adoption ft. Yasmine and Ti’gistiWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

Is that the part two, the sister episode, the sequel of A Love Anthology? Why, yes it is! Hafsa and Istahil continue the conversations and ask their guests about how they perceive and experience dating. From finding someone you fancy to shooting your shot to first dates to dating apps. We got optimism, we got pessimism, we got straight up depressionism.Tune in for a rollercoaster of an episode.If you liked this, check out Episode 39 - A Love AnthologyPart 1: A Love Anthologyhttps://pod.link/1253591231/episode/4fc09549b8d7a5e90a4736ed0323db85Check out 786 cosmetics! Coupon code "AbwaanChronicles"786cosmetics.co.uk786cosmetics.comSome of our guests:IkramTwitter: twitter.com/__ikreezyHalimaTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jedi.limzInstagram: instagram.com/limz.xyzWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

We're back after disappearing for a month. We decided to start with our 1 or 3 dates series early this year! 1 or 3 dates is our annual Ramadan series. This episode was sponsored by Ramadan & Juliette.In this episode, we have Khadijah Thomas, founder of Ramadan & Juliette (a small Black Muslim-owned Ramadan decorations shop). She told us about the inception of Ramadan and Juliette and the importance of getting into the spirit of Ramadan. We are always hyper-aware of the Holiday (Christmas) spirit, but how often do we make an active effort to feel Ramadan before its arrival? We talk about that and much more. Subscribe & leave us a review! :)Check out Ramadan & Juliette's website and socials;Website: https://www.ramadanandjuliette.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/ramadanandjuliette/Nasheed:Ishtaqna ya Ramadan - Artist? (can't find their names, if anyone knows them! Let us know)Abwaan Ramadan Book Club: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/ramadan-bookclubWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

Salaams! Our merch is finally here! Open up your wallets and visit the Abwaan Chronicles website. Need a new hoodie? A tote to store books for the trip to the imaginary, pre-covid library? Does your laptop need a bit more decoration? We got stickers! Backpack looking plain? We got pins! Hafsa, Ikram, Istahil and Umal talk about how this all came to be, the process, a labour of love.Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop"Looooovvveeee! Never knew what I was missing!"It's February and we're all in our feelings. How do our perceptions of love and relationships alter over time? How do our priorities change? Hafsa and Istahil conduct six interviews with 7 people from different age groups to gain insight. From kids to aunties, we ask the eternal question - What is love?If you liked this, check out Episode 40 - The Dating GamePart 2: The Dating Gamehttps://pod.link/1253591231/episode/76b6264276e1dc039895dd847d195591Guests:Check out Halima's tiktok for fun posts on grad school and dating apps - https://www.tiktok.com/@jedi.limzMake sure you follow Abdulaziz on twitter for cool posts and videos on the somali culture and linguistics - https://twitter.com/AzizFaarah/English transcript for the last interview: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oKzCVRk09n01DstB-nUKIYDrP2L9XM4qNU-nYSwhXbA/editOur merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: abwaanchronicles@gmail.comCuriouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast