Matcha Talk

By Sunnah Living

Samia and Samar are two sisters who meet and discuss their spirituality through stories and happenings of our day. Join them every other week for a heartfelt, lighthearted, meaningful, reflective and... more

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How many episodes does Matcha Talk have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.

Matcha Talk episodes:

April 05, 2022 Your Miracle Day - A Ramadan Special
Ramadan Mubarik! Here is one technique I learned to help you become more productive and get over any slump, insha'Allah.
Let's Chat!

MENTIONS:
Issue 10 on Wednesday Musings (releasing on 04/06)
This video by Sh. Yasir Qadhi
This episode of the series by Yaqeen Institute
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LINKS:
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Show Notes
SunnahLiving.com
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24min
October 28, 2021 When We Are the Bad Guys
We're asking for you to stretch that heart of yours for this episode! We'll be discussing a topic which you may or not may not know about, may be influenced by, may actually be affected by, may have strong opinions for or against. We hope that this episode will be a way for your heart to become softer and ache more for the plight of the oppressed.
Let's chat!

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Thank you to Quran and Me Journal app for sponsoring this episode. You can download the app:
Here on Apple
Here on Android

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This Instagram post by Shehzeen
Surviving As An Ahmadi in Pakistan article in Pulitzer Center

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53min
July 09, 2021 Quran, Islam and Women
What does it mean to be a woman in sacred spaces? In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar discuss the role of women in Islam as compared to their current role and rights in today's society, with the west being vastly different from most of the east.

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Thank you to Quran and Me Journal app for sponsoring this episode. You can download the app:
Here on Apple
Here on Android

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Podcast discussed: "With the Qur'an" by The Qarawiyyin Project
Sh. Maryam Amir: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Village Auntie's Instagram ("Is my period over" IGTV video is here)
Female reciters on Instagram:
Hawraa Yaseen
Samia Mubarak
Chaymae Yousfi

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47min
June 10, 2021 Digging Deeper - Playing the Game
Samar and Samia get vulnerable while playing Freshly Grounded's "The Game" - a card game in which the players ask each other meaningful questions. Hope you enjoyed this week's episode!

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Thank you to Quran and Me Journal app for sponsoring this episode. You can download the app:
Here on Apple
Here on Android

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Buy The Game here.
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May 18, 2021 Maybe He Shouldn't Talk About Africa
Samar and Samia watched a documentary and they have lots to disagree on. Maybe some people shouldn't talk about other countries, especially a white person about Africa. What do you think?

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46min
May 02, 2021 He Tapped My Shoulder
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samar shares her story of a rude man in the airplane and they both dissect whether her reaction coincided with the bystander effect or whether she truly made a conscious decision.
You'll notice a subtle change. Did you catch it?
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31min
March 24, 2021 FALSE - Are We Lying?
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar tackle the conversation about the prevalence of lies and deceit all throughout the world.
+ They explain their short absence
+ Lies and how they permeate the society
+ How are we as Muslims responsible
+ Samia's personal story
+ Resources to fact check everything

MENTIONED:
Politifact.com
Snopes.com
Punditfact (part of Politifact)
Boys In The Cave's article on Modern Day Signs of the Day of Judgment.
Sunnah Living's article, "Why I Say No to the Medical Medium"

LINKS:
SAY SALAAMS
Matcha Talk Website
Show Notes
Our Youtube Channel
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45min
January 25, 2021 Did You Really Start from the Bottom?
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar talk about western romantic relationships and human rights:
+ The recent series Samia watched ... and stopped watching.
+ The undying devotion v. shotgun, the two extremes in romantic relationships.
+ The Agonizing Arrogance.
+ Did you really start from nothing?
+ Why a seed of arrogance is not allowed in Paradise.

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SAY SALAAMS
Matcha Talk Website
Show Notes
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42min
January 04, 2021Not a Controversy - a Talk on Mawlid
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar have a lighthearted conversation about:
Global Mawlid celebrations
How it is *not* a controversy - as per dictionary definition
Importance of celebrating diversity in thought
Finding the purpose of celebrations in spirituality
Looking for ways of growth and fulfillment
Samar's longboard learning adventure
Push vs. Pull goals

MENTIONS
Global Mawlid Celebration Clips - Look for the highlighted titled "Global Mawlid"

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LINKS:
SAY SALAAMS
Matcha Talk Website
Show Notes
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38min
December 14, 2020Muslims in Hollywood
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samar begins by sharing a trailer with a hijab character and the discussion on Muslims in Hollywood flows from there:
What is representation and should we seek it
Samia shares her friend's Islamophobic movie recommendation
Unapologetically Muslim celebrities
Debate whether a Muslim and Hollywood even mix together
Hypocrisy seeking diversity on screen while shunning it off screen
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LINKS:
SAY SALAAMS
Matcha Talk Website
Show Notes
Our Youtube Channel
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47min

FAQs about Matcha Talk:

How many episodes does Matcha Talk have?

The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.