Mommying While Muslim

In this finale of our limited series “Oppressed Mother,” hear how Mihrigul Tursun fought the PRC, and how her government demanded she relinquish her Egyptian citizenship or have her family in China imprisoned. Impossible choices a mother, daughter, sister, victim, must face.
At the cost of family reunification, Mihrigul testified through translators to Congress. Not only can she never return to her homeland, she is raising her living children alone and apart from her husband who is forced into hiding, all while contesting state led propaganda denying her trauma and that of millions more Uyghurs.
Tune in at 6pm EST to learn the rest of her story and how to help a single mother who has survived unimaginable trauma maintain hope and get justice. Share our Shownotes with friends as they are FULL of calls to action to make “Never again” more than just a quote for the history books. May all our mothers and children live in peace and safety across the globe.
Read her full story Place of No Return: How I Survived China's Uyghur Campsby Andrea C. Hoffman and Mihrigul TursunTell your Senator to pass Uyghur Policy ActBecome an advocate and use these premade tools and resources to ACT NOW and save Uyghurs from continued genocide. “Never again” is NOW.Donate to support displaced Uyghur Muslims in TurkeySign up for FUYC in Dallas this February: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/fuyc-retreats Website: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/  FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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Trigger warning: torture
Mihrigul Tursun, Chinese citizen, recounts her journey out of China to higher education and global awareness: now she was surrounded by donkeys instead of chickens! Outside the PRC she also experienced her Islamic awakening, which would end up costing her freedom and threaten her children’s lives. Something as simple as what she newly wore on her head identified her as the “other” in the PRC, and landed her in a concentration camp. That’s not what they’re called by any media, Chinese or otherwise. They’re called “re-education centers.”
She recounts her torture by the PRC and the conditions of her release. What she saw behind the walls of these centers is beyond our imaginations. It’s mind blowing to think that any government could sell her limited options as choices, laced with threat and death, to barter her release to civilian society. Only it wasn’t, as all of her limited civil liberties in the PRC, were shrunken further just because she was Muslim.
Tune in to hear her story in her own words at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts or Stitcher (both on your phones already!), Amazon Music, ask Alexa, or go directly to our website and catch up on this limited series. Don’t forget to read the Shownotes on our website for personal and professional accounts of genocide in the PRC, as well as how you can help right now.   
Read her full story Place of No Return: How I Survived China's Uyghur Campsby Andrea C. Hoffman and Mihrigul TursunRead The War on the Uyghurs: China's Internal Campaign against a Muslim Minority by Dr. Sean R. RobertsLearn more from Dr. RobertsLearn more from Uyghur TribunalDonate to support displaced Uyghur Muslims in TurkeySign up for FUYC in Dallas this February: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/fuyc-retreats Website: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/  FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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We launch our special limited Oppressed Mother Series: Uyghur Muslim Mom featuring Mihrigul Tursun, a witness and victim of genocide being waged against civilian Uyghur Muslims in the People’s Republic of China.
Learn the history of the Uyghurs in PRC, political developments that created a soft crackdown of Muslim citizens of the country, and in a sad twist of irony, the idyllic memories of her childhood village that Mihrigul recounts. Tune in to tonight’s episode and don’t worry…..we continue her story next week. Share this episode link with friends who can help make a difference for civil liberties of ALL people.
Read her full story Place of No Return: How I Survived China's Uyghur Campsby Andrea C. Hoffman and Mihrigul TursunRead The War on the Uyghurs: China's Internal Campaign against a Muslim Minority by Dr. Sean R. RobertsLearn more from Dr. RobertsLearn more from Uyghur TribunalDonate to support displaced Uyghur Muslims in TurkeySign up for FUYC in Dallas this February: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/fuyc-retreats Website: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/  FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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Dr. Sheba Shah, MD comes on to talk about her path to helping patients with refractory depression and acute suicidality and newer methods to treat, namely, ketamine infusions. These centers are popping up all over the country and we want to make sure that our audience families know what to look for and what to run away from ASAP.

Not insignificant is a nod to Dr. Sheba Shah’s mom because behind every successful person is the driving force of a mom. Make duaa for her and ameen. Further, learn the history of and criteria for ketamine treatment, the types available, and what steps to take with your primary care doctor and/or psychiatrist to find out how to set it up for those who qualify. We want to make sure that those in our audience who regularly struggle with suicidal thoughts have HOPE, but we cannot a guarantee a cure. We are praying for all of you over here.

Tune in at 6pm EST for this BONUS episode that we had to put out for you because we wanted to be solutions-focused here on the podcast, but in no way is this episode medical advice. It is meant to provide medical options to discuss with your medical team. Share this with someone you know is struggling to be seen and cared for.

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We want to thank our audience for a fruitful 2022 and look forward to spending time with you in the car, on your walks, or while you do the dozen and 100 other momtasks you do everyday while you tune in. We’ve compiled a custom montage of some of our most popular episodes this year for you to walk down memory lane, and if you’ve never heard them before, to catch up! We are so sorry it's late getting up, but how were we supposed to choose from FIFTY-TWO plus episodes?!?!?! We did not do justice to all the guests and topics, and went by the numbers, but our podcast is so much more than what you will hear on this montage. You can find the full episodes linked on our Shownotes that you can find on our website.
This podcast is for our Muslim American moms and women who we love to hear from, so keep those DMs and emails coming! You can easily reach out to [email protected]. Have a safe and Happy New Year.
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Zaiba & Uzma tackle the topic of suicide among Muslims in America.  They tell you about the importance of knowing the telltale signs, including what KYS means.  Also,  learn how to talk to your kids about preventing suicide because prevention is key.   Research on Muslim suicidality is sparse, but preliminary data shows us that religious groups with the highest rates of suicidality include Muslims in the #1 spot! That is not a trophy we want to be winning, y’all. Hear about the social determinants, ie Islamophobia and western media biases lending toward higher rates of Muslim suicide.
The FYI Suicide Prevention Toolkit: https://www.thefyi.org/toolkits/suicide-prevention-toolkit/ American Muslims Are 2 Times More Likely To Have Attempted Suicide Than Other Groups https://www.npr.org/2021/08/10/1025430083/muslims-suicide-attempts-study-religion-american Suicide in Muslim world and way forward https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9178353/Muslims face a suicide crisis in America. The taboo of talking about it must end. https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2022/01/02/american-muslims-must-break-taboo-confronting-suicide/9043880002/Suicide Attempts of Muslims Compared With Other Religious Groups in the UShttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/fullarticle/2782161 Do People Who Commit Suicide Go To Hell Forever?https://seekersguidance.org/answers/islamic-belief/do-people-who-commit-suicide-go-to-hell-forever/Suicide in the time of the Prophet (SAW) Omar Suleiman: https://fb.watch/hyzpprnyEd/ Dealing with Depression and Suicidal Thoughts Omar Suleiman: https://fb.watch/hyztcunn6v/  Youth helpline at Naseeha: (866) 627-3342 Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988The Khalil Center: https://khalilcenter.com/mental-health-services/counseling-services Visit us on the the Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comLearn about our FUYC Retreat in February: https://mommyingwhilemuslim.com/fuyc-retreats Email us: [email protected]FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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Sudduf Wyne of Salam Sadaf business coaching is a self proclaimed recovering perfectionist and mom of triplets. You’ve probably seen her speak on the toughness of mothering on social media. She is on today to address the overwhelm and pressures of mothering that make us feel inadequate. Say no to “supermom mythology!” It’s a scam, y’all.
Our guest has amazing tips on what to do to prevent mommy burnout and shame about admitting that as moms, we all need help. Let’s consider the blessings we withhold from our friends who offer to help and we refuse because we “should” be able to “do it all” ourselves. Motherhood is not meant to be done in a silo, and our Islamic traditions exemplify community caring for children.
The effects of absorbing those pressures from without and within can wreak havoc on mothers’ mental health and we insist on outsourcing and asking for/accepting help. It’s hard to acknowledge that we really cannot do it all, but we shouldn’t be expected to do it all. Definitely not all at once. Why is that considered successful anyway???
Work smart, not hard, so we can prevent mommy burnout and show up 100% for our kids, NOT for the cultural narratives that unequally burden mothers more than other members of the family. Tune in at 6pm EST wherever you listen to podcasts tonight and leave a review.
Salam Sudduf Business Coaching: https://www.salamsudduf.com/ Droplets of Mercy: http://www.dropletsofmercy.org/ Sudduf’s book recommendation: How I Survived a Chinese "Reeducation" Camp: A Uyghur Woman's Story by Gulbahar HaitiwajiNetflix plug: OtherhoodWeb: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comEmail: [email protected]FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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Shehla Faizi host and producer of I’m a Muslim & That’s Okay wears a lot of hats as a graphic artist, podcaster, and mom extraordinaire. Add to her repertoire, mom of a child with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) and you have a recipe to learn A LOT.
We are too aware of the difficulty in helping our children get assistance with any kind of mental health assistance, but consider how hard it is to get a diagnosis as Shehla did. What did she notice, where did she go, and what has happened since? If you don’t need to hear it, SHARE this episode with the mom of a neurodivergent child or child with ADHD to let her know she’s not alone.
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National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988Shehla on the Web: https://www.imamuslimpodcast.com/Shehla on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/imamuslimpodcast/Shehla on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ImAMuslimAndThatsOkayPodcastShehla’s book recommendation: The Union - YA Dystopian Romance: The Union Series - Book 1Web: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comEmail: [email protected]FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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We kick off our Muslim Mental Health Hot Topics series this month with Functional Medicine Coach Momina Salim who discusses problematic behaviors in children and how preventive measures like good, pure food can make a change for the better. We want to extrapolate behaviors such as ADHD to mental health on what we eat and how we live. Hear how functional medicine inspired her own health journey and passion to help children.
While NO substitute for therapy and medication, we hope that by purifying our daily practices like clean eating, regular activity, and refreshing sleep, we can circumvent the mental health issues that plague our community. For those who suffer from mental health issues, please pursue medical attention first and then circle back here to help you maintain your optimum health status. If you are considering hurting yourself, please call or text 988 for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988Momina’s Website: https://www.mominasalimcoaching.com/Momina on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mominasalimcoaching/FREE GUIDE: TOP 5 WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR CHILD’S HYPERACTIVITY IN A WEEK: https://www.mominasalimcoaching.com/top5waystoimprovehyperactivityinaweekHealing the New Childhood Epidemics by Kenneth Bock, MDWeb: www.mommyingwhilemuslim.comEmail: [email protected]FB: Mommying While Muslim page and Mommyingwhilemuslim groupIG: @mommyingwhilemuslimpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrdKxpBdBO4ZLwB1kTmz1w

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Dr. Jamillah Karim with academic qualification as long our wingspans joins us today to dispel several Muslim biases vs polygyny: she’s educated, she’s financially capable, she’s independent, she’ authoritative, she’s confident, and she CHOOSES polygyny as a way of life for herself. She is both frank about her support of it as a source for authentically loving and supporting Muslim sisterhood, as well as recognizing the role of jealousy in polygyny. She does an excellent job of weighing pros and cons aloud in this episode so if anyone has never entertained both sides of polygyny, consider doing it. Hear about how polygyny serves her spiritual purposes, which in and of themselves are enviable mashaAllah.
Furthermore, for all those viscerally anti polygyny, consider the pervasive barriers to mere SURVIVAL that Black Americans, specifically Black Muslims, face and why polygyny may be a critical tool they need to perpetuate healthy Muslim families. For anyone slamming polygyny willy nilly this month on our socials and DMs, consider the anti Blackness of your prejudice to choices made by our brothers and sisters in America. Are you ready to be a bigot? Are you ready to marry Black Muslim women into your non-Black Muslim family?
Note: For those who don’t know what the “Warith Deen community” mentioned in this episode is,  it’s the community of primarily Black Muslim Americans who followed the son of Elijah Mohammad, Warith Deen Muhammad, to mass conversion from The Nation of Islam to Sunni Islam in the 1970s.
Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, or right on our website landing page and get caught up on all the episodes of this month.
Dr. Karim on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamillahkarim/Dr. Karim on FB: https://www.facebook.com/jamillah.karimhttps://www.musawah.org/blog/rethinking-polygamy-lets-talk-about-the-consequences/Dr. Karim’s book: American Muslim Women: Negotiating Race, Class, and Gender within the Ummah (Religion, Race, and Ethnicity)Dr. Karim’s other book that also includes a lot of discussion about polygyny: Women of the Nation: Between Black Protest and Sunni IslamBook cited by Dr. Karim in this episode: Is Marriage for White People?: How the African American Marriage Decline Affects EveryoneBook cited by Dr. Karim in this episode: We Want for Our Sisters What We Want for Ourselves: African American Women Who Practice Polygyny by ConsentPrivate polygamy in America: https://www.npr.org/2008/05/27/90857818/some-muslims-in-u-s-quietly-engage-in-polygamy Info on polygamy: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2020/12/07/polygamy-is-rare-around-the-world-and-mostly-confined-to-a-few-regions/ What Dr. Karim is reading right now: Freedom's Daughters: The Unsung Heroines of the Civil Rights Movement from 1830 to 1970

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