Muslimah Thrive Podcast

We recorded this episode a few months ago and it’s definitely one of our favourites!We spoke to @deenprogress about how important it is to have books that represent Muslim women as they truly are. Going through the ups and downs of life while still practicing and holding onto their deen.The absence of stories that truly represent Muslim women is staggering especially now when we live in a world where media influence holds so much power.As black Muslim women, we fall into a further niche and it’s where @deenprogress is making her mark! If we want the narratives of Muslim women in media to change, we have to be the ones who do it.WE’RE GOING TO BE THE ONES WHO CHANGE IT.Dive into October’s first episode now!

Our children are reflections of ourselves.We all know that, right? We all know and are aware of how our behaviour and the habits we pick up will ultimately reflect in our children?Because sometimes I feel like that thought, that fact that we know, can be forgotten in the hubbub that is life.Between school runs, homework, chores and errands - we forget that when we neglect looking after ourselves, we teach our children to neglect looking after themselves.When we rush through life because we have so much to do, we don’t teach our children to carve out special time for the values that matter.In this weeks episode with the lovely Isma Malik @the_resilient_parentcoaching we spoke about how we as parents can slow down and impress on our children the parts of life that really matter and in doing so, strengthening each individuals bond with Allah.Press play on September’s bonus episode now!

This week we're talking all about how the relationship we have with our spouse can and will impact the way our children behave now and in the future. This is definitely a topic close to both of our hearts considering the effects it has on us as individuals. It's also one of those topics which is heavily disagreed upon when it comes to talking to our children about our marital relationship. Is it better to allow them to understand that there is a frustration there? Or should we shield them from that side of our marriages? Depending on how you grew up and your parenting styles there is a huge differ in opinions. We'll go deeper into our personal thoughts and the views of a few other sisters we've asked on Thursday when our blog drops. But for now, go have a listen to the full episode and let us know what you do with your children and why.Ultimately, our decisions come from us trying to do the best we can as parents and equip our children with armour that we didn't have growing up. Let us know your thoughts, we'd love to hear from you.

In our first episode with the new format of Muslimah Thrive our topic was relationships (as it will be for this month) and we spoke about the highs and lows, what love means and looks like in an Islamic context, how to manage your expectations, negative cultural influences and a whole host of other topics. In our house we speak about things like marriage and relationships candidly and without filter (age appropriate of course) so taking on this topic as mother and daughter and hearing my daughters thoughts, opinions and questions, is beneficial for us both and incredibly important. This is your cue to speak to your children about these very much real topics instead of playing hooky with having these conversations until they are suddenly thrust into a “whole new world” 🤷🏾‍♀️Let’s speak on it 🗣P.S - Listen or Re-listen to the episode we did with   as a follow up to this one and if you need any help or inquiries, shoot her a message 💥

Hey!We're back! And boy are we excited. We've got a truckload of new content on the way for you so grab a drink, settle down cause the Muslimah Thrive Podcast is back and better!!

What is a holistic Ramadan? What does it mean to live our lives holistically prioritizing our health in a non-medicinal focused way? How do we even start living holistically? I didn't know the answers to these questions, in fact I had my doubts, especially with the stigma that comes from looking at non-medicinal alternatives to improve our health and prevent sickness. This week's guest Nikita Islam Is a gynaecologist - turned - health coach And she’ll be letting us in on all the holistic health secrets 👀 I can't wait for you guys to jump into this one. Follow Us:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/muslimahthrive/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MuslimahThriveFollow Nikita:Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/muslimahhealthmatters923/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100055742407531Website - drnikitaislam.com

“Something every single one of us can do from tomorrow, to imagine another world, is to change the language we use. If everyone who reads this book commits to stop using the word terrorism to describe non-state acts of violence and the word security to describe state violence, we can collectively raise consciousness about the root causes of violence.” - Suhaiymah Manzoor Khan - ‘Tangled In Terror: Uprooting Islamophobia’  💥💥  @thebrownhijabi Needs no introduction. We had her on the show back in season 1 and we couldn't resist bringing her back. She's grown leaps and bounds since then and is now releasing her latest book ‘Tangled In Terror: Uprooting Islamophobia ‘I can't even begin to scratch the surface of all the topics that we covered in the podcast but you'd best believe it was jam-packed with the history behind Islamophobia and how it all stems back to racism. 👀As well as, practical moves we can make to change the ways language is used. This may have been my favourite episode yet. Visit our website! muslimahthrive.com

One of my ultimate goals in life is to leave a legacy. For  the people I directly impact and the ones whose hearts I touch indirectly.For my family, My Children and their children too.For myself. I want to be able to look back through a life filled with love and happiness and contentment that I have not just brought for myself, but for others equally, even more.To do this, I don't have to have to be world renowned. I don't have to change the lives of millions, nor thousands, nor 100. Not even 10, 5. If I can lift even 1 persons worries, if I can be a reason for uplifting their heart, if I can make just a single person smile on a bad day. That is enough.Because it is not just about what your swathes of goodness amounts to in this Dunya, it's also about what you may feel is just a droplet of kindness, a sand-grain of light in someones life, can hold so much weight in the Aakhirah when you are stood before your lord.Abu Dhar narrated the Prophet SAW said, “Do not disdain a good deed, (no matter how small it may seem) even if it is your meeting with your brother with a cheerful face” (Sahih Muslim).On this show, I invite Women who have made made an impact on me be it small or large and Sister Asmaa is no exception. She started Ruqaya's Bookshelf back in 2015 with a mission, "To publish bright, fun, and engaging Islamic children’s books to add to your home and school libraries!" Like me, Asmaa also wants to leave a legacy for generations to come, but most importantly, her daughter Ruqaya. Cozy up and get ready to feel your heart warm in this seasons penultimate episode!      Link in the bio

Let’s talk about Polygyny.No, really. Let’s talk about it. Let’s talk about the stigma it comes with even though it’s ✨Sunnah ✨Let’s talk about how the people who take the strongest stance against it are Muslim. Let’s talk about how people who are in polygamous relationships, or who grew up in a polygamous household, feel like they can’t share their story because the book is filled with long, winding chapters from people, who in practice, know NOTHING about it. Let’s talk about how the (grown) Man and Women in the relationship are belittled and talked down to constantly. Let’s talk about the backbiting and the slander that is said behind their backs.Let’s talk about the insinuations and negativity people whisper amongst themselves. But most importantly, Let’s talk about how this is a Prophetic Practice and one that is encouraged if only to lift a burden on us. Allah says in the Quran,فَانكِحُواْ مَا طَابَ لَكُم مِّنَ النِّسَاء مَثْنَى وَثُلاَثَ وَرُبَاعَ…فَإِنْ خِفْتُمْ أَلاَّ تَعْدِلُواْ فَوَاحِدَةً...“…then marry [other] women, who seem virtuous to you, two or three or four; and if you fear that you cannot do them justice, then one [only]…” - Quran 4:3And,وَمَا كَانَ لِمُؤۡمِنٍ وَّلَا مُؤۡمِنَةٍ اِذَا قَضَى اللّٰهُ وَرَسُوۡلُهٗۤ اَمۡرًا اَنۡ يَّكُوۡنَ لَهُمُ الۡخِيَرَةُ مِنۡ اَمۡرِهِمۡ ؕ وَمَنۡ يَّعۡصِ اللّٰهَ وَرَسُوۡلَهٗ فَقَدۡ ضَلَّ ضَلٰلًا مُّبِيۡنًا‏ “It is not for a believing man or a believing woman, when Allah and His Messenger have decided a matter, that they should [thereafter] have any choice about their affair. And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger has certainly strayed into clear error.” - Quran 33:36

Your relationship with your spouse can only be as good as your relationship with Allah.Allah tells us in this hadith,Never will My servant draw near to Me with anything more beloved to Me than the religious duties I have enjoined upon him. My servant will keep drawing near to Me with supererogatory works until I love him. When I love him, I become his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes, and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him, and were he to ask for refuge in Me, I would surely grant it to him... {Bukahri & Muslim} We know that marriage is such an important part of our Deen, but often we fail to do preparation beforehand. Sister Razia thinks that it's crucial to start doing the work prior to getting marriage so you don't find yourself lost by false expectations or throwing in the towel prematurely. But most importantly making sure your personal relationship with Allah is firm then he will give us insights and guidance for where we should go and what we should do even when we feel as if there is no way.Press play on Sister Razia's episode now!

What’s the secret to a happy creating a healthy environment while raising your children? ...We asked our Moms and we can't wait to let you know what they said  🗯️👉 I wanted to collab with the ladies from Coffee w/ Cream Podcast to talk about our mothers for so many reasons — their stories are so special to me, they made difficult decisions, immigrated to foreign countries with children in tow, made sure to raise us with Islamic Values and also give us a childhood filled with happy memories. They did this as Strong Black Women! My mother personally did this as one of the 3 wives my father married (Yes in a polygamous marriage!) Myself, Sister Bilqees and Sister Roda want to capture their stories and voices in a way that we can hold onto, in a way we can share with our kids now that they’re old enough to listen.I hope this conversation makes you smile. I hope makes you remember how incredible your mother is. Maybe it'll make you cry, I know it got pretty emotional while we recorded this.✨ I hope, more than anything, it inspires you to reach out to the ones you love, and savour the moments you have together. I’m so excited to introduce you to our mothers, Haja Marie, Sulayha, and Kareema.➡️ If you could tell your mom anything, right now, what would you say?

Ever wanted to get to know the voices behind your favourite podcast? Or what goes into the recordings and how or why we started? Well you’re in for a treat! In today’s episode I interview my mother and Co-host  you’ll get to hear the story of Muslimah Thrive, beyond our guests and our message. Who are Muslimah Thrive? What do they stand for?🎧 Press play on Episode 6 and Get the answers to those questions now!Follow Us:Instagram - @muslimahthriveFacebook - @muslimahthriveFind all our episodes - Muslimah Thrive Podcast

Stand out from the crowd. When we say that statement, what do we mean? Who do we envision that embodies that message? For me, I think of two guests we brought on to the show back in May. A formidable set of twins who are existing for one reason. To Be As Loud As Possible.Not in an obnoxious way. But in a way that says I will not be Silent or Silenced. I will raise my voice, even if it makes YOU uncomfortable. I refuse to be a person who stands by and watch. Aint Afraid are, in their own words, a multi-talented double dose of dopeness who use the arts to spread positive messages in ways that people Will listen.Although I personally don't listen to music, I support their strong message and the sentiments behind it. They are Women. They are Black. They are MUSLIM. I don't have to say anymore.Who stands out for you?Find Out More About Aint Afraid:Website - https://www.aintafraidera.com/Instagram - @aintafraidFacebook - @aintafraidFollow Us:Instagram - @muslimahthriveFacebook - @muslimahthriveFind all our episodes - Muslimah Thrive Podcast

The boom of homeschooling in the light of Covid-19 has certainly surprised me in a good way.Yet for the many who have only begun in the past two years, there are some big questions that need to be answered.Will my kids be Ok? What about developing their social skills? Are they going to fall behind? What if they reject the idea? How do I know this decision is in their best interests? 🤔➡️ The founders of @homseschoolqueens saw how homeschooling impacted their own lives and they also saw an opportunity to support mothers while answering the many questions that surrounded the lifestyle. I’m so excited to have Ruqayyah and Khalila on the podcast to talk about the once-taboo topic of homeschooling.Listen right now!