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Have you felt disconnected from the Quran lately, or want to develop a closer relationship with the text? Dr. Zainab Alwani is an expert on tadabbur, or contemplation, and she tells us how to open our locked hearts and let the Quran change our lives. Once a relationship with the Quran is created, you will never want to let go, and the way you see the world and treat others around you will change significantly. Dr. Zainab provides some practical tips for us to reach this type of relationship while also having a busy life with many distractions.

Note: The four ayahs about tadabbur in the Quran that Dr. Zainab mentions are (4:82), (47:24), (23:68), & (38:29).

Want to know what law school is *really* like?? In this solo episode I talk about the reflections of my first year—the classes, the friends, the stress :) I’ve learned a lot through this first year and I hope you can benefit from my lessons and advice! This episode is a MUST LISTEN if you’re thinking about going to law school or going in the near future! I’m sharing so many things I wish I knew before going in.

In the second part of our conversation, Aisha and I talk about “If he wanted to, he would” and what questions to ask when you are first talking to someone for marriage. We also talk about Muslim dating apps and how to use them!! You don’t want to miss out on this episode :)

“The Talking Stage” sounds scary, doesn’t it?? As Muslim women we are often thrown into the marriage conversation when just two seconds ago we were told not to talk to boys at all! Aisha and I talk about this process and how to prepare yourself for this next stage of life. We both share some experiences and the ups and downs of being a single muslim woman, and how to navigate getting to know someone and seeing if they could be your better half. We also identify some red and green flags to look out for when getting to know someone! If you are 18 or older and you want to know more about how to navigate this, this is the episode for you! As the host, I learned so much from Aisha and I hope that you do as well!

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become an author? Aamna tells us all about being a female Pakistani author and the ups and downs of being in the industry! If you’ve ever considered publishing your work, this is a great episode to know more about what the process entails. Go to https://linktr.ee/aamnaqureshi_ to order her books and follow Aamna on Instagram @aamna_qureshi

When Tahera was in 5th grade, it was post 9/11, she was shocked by the horrible media coverage about Muslims. She also couldn’t wrap her head around why there were no reporters on the screen who looked even remotely like her. Fast forward a few years, and Tahera is the first of (hopefully many!) hijabi TV reporters in the United States!

In this episode, Tahera tells us her story, full of heartbreak and rejection, but also happy tears and beautiful stories. She shares her hijab journey as a woman who wanted to be on the screen. Lastly, she gives us tips on how to achieve something, even if it has never been done before.

I hope you all enjoy this episode!

Sereen tells us her hijab story, reflections on 9 years wearing hijab, and how she started a podcast on hijab to inspire others. Check out Sereen’s podcast Journal Hijabi @journalhijabi on Instagram!

Today’s episode is with Sabrina (aka our host Asma’s mom)!! We talk all about her experiences being a mom for 22 years, traditional and not—raising a child with cancer, having kids with large age gaps, and how we perceive motherhood on social media! Whether you’re thinking about being a parent or it’s never crossed your mind, this is an episode that you won’t want to miss out on!

Rida is a senior at NYU, you may know her from tiktok (@freespiritrida)! Today we talk about what it’s like balancing school with our own personal spiritual goals, being a leader in the Muslim community, and enjoying the college experience to the fullest! Rida is truly a gem and I hope you all are as inspired as I am!

What does it mean to speak up as Muslim women, and why are we so often encouraged not to? Maryam and Asma take a deep dive on what it’s like to be extroverted as Muslim women and who they take inspiration from. Tune in for some great advice and to hear about how Maryam was on the cover of Time magazine!