An-Nisa Collective Podcast

It's a known fact that the beauty standards for women have always been unrealistic. But what are we really putting into our bodies & minds when we try to conform to them? In this episode, Duha & Maryam dive into the ever-changing beauty standards, their sinister origins, and the effects that the products, media, procedures, influencers and ideas are having on us.

Are our phones the problem? Duha and Maryam are back for another episode - this time delving into the realm of phone usage and social media.

Marriage is half of your Deen - but what about the other half? There seems to be a rise in obsession with the idea of marriage, particularly in social media spaces led by Muslim women. In this episode, Maryam and Duha take a look at social media's over-romanticisation of marriage, how to navigate the marriage market, and how to decenter it in a healthy way and learn how strike a balance.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Ana Jelaani, a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon who has twice travelled to Gaza to provide life-saving medical care under unimaginable conditions. Dr Jelaani shares what drives her to risk her life while so many healthcare workers have been killed. We discuss the systematic targeting of the healthcare system, and how we should have the courage to move beyond fear to open eyes, change minds, and stand up for liberation.

In this episode, join us as we come together to speak on the ongoing genocide in Gaza - reflecting on what it means to witness such atrocities from afar and explore what Muslims living in the West can actually do. This is a call to conscience, and to action.

It's Islamophobia Awareness Month, and as Islamophobia cases are increasing in the western world, there has never been a more important time to draw attention to it. Join us as we delve into the recent rise of racism & discrimination against Muslims, from looking at the recent riots to the systematic and institutionalised nature of Islamophobia.

We're joined by Dr Amina, a researcher at Cambridge University, as we take a deep dive into the rising levels of Islamophobia in the West. Tune in as we analyse the roots of racism towards Muslims and the true political agenda behind it.

Since the formation of Bangladesh in 1971, it has been characterised by a systemic failure of the ruling structure, too often with corruption, confusion and uncertainty. The latest events following Hasina fleeing the country has left a political vacuum leaving many to worry about its political future. Join us in our very first episode in Bengali as we discuss whether what is happening now can lead to real change and stability in the country.

While wearing the hijab comes with its challenges, as Muslim women we believe in persevering, and we would never let it limit us from doing the things that we enjoy. Join us as Nayaab shares her hijab journey, from the day she started wearing it to the day she won a national netball championship in Pakistan.

Join us as we dive deep into the failings of the modern day education system, from the curriculum to the culture. We compare this with what education looked during the Ottoman Empire and how it encouraged enrichment and care.