This is the heart-breaking story of Naadia's journey of living with terminal cancer; her fears, her heartbreak, not only battling with her health but also her faith. She shares how Keto gave her a new lease of life, how she remains positive in the face of darkness, and how she is cementing her legacy today.

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Warning: This topic is triggering. So please be aware of that.

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Any views or opinions expressed in this podcast is our own and not representative of anybody's or organisation. This topic is triggering. So please be aware of that.

This episode is the final part of two episodes that explores an asexual marriage. The intention behind this candid conversation is to bring to light the serious issues that can happen in a marriage, that nobody openly talks about. We hear a brutally honest account of Aleena’s short-lived marriage.

This is not a discussion about the rights and wrongs of same sex attraction in Islam - rather it is focussed on the manipulative behaviour of someone we believe who has not come out of the closet, who wilfully misled his wife into marrying him only to then bodyshame her and make her feel inadequate, rather than owning his sexuality and being honest.

Any comments made referring to Aleena’s husband, is not in reference to his sexuality; rather they are directed to his behaviour as a husband.

Listen to episode 5 for part 1.

WARNING: this is an explicit episode with adult themes and language. Please put your earphones on and listen to this in private.

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This episode is the first of two episodes that explores an asexual marriage. The intention behind this candid conversation is to bring to light the serious issues that can happen in a marriage, that nobody openly talks about.

We'll be hearing the story of sister Aleenah, who recently got divorced as her husband refused to sleep with her. It led her to believe he was, in fact, gay. Aleenah's story highlights the importance of how far we should actually compromise when we're under pressure to marry.

The question to ask ourselves is to what degree should our sisters compromise when getting married as well as during the marriage, and when do warning signs become too serious to ignore?

WARNING: this is an explicit episode with adult themes and language. Please put your earphones on and listen to this in private.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on these podcasts are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Not Another Mum Pod’s management or of any sponsors. Any content provided by our contributors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, identity (gender or sexual) club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

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Tune in to hear what Celina has to say about how some mosques (masjids) treat single mothers of boys and what impact this has on keeping children connected to their faith. For the full episode, listen to episode 4 where Celina shares her story about why she left Islam and how she found her way back again.

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In this new episode, we talk to Celina Hanif about what caused her to leave Islam and how she found her way back again. We discuss what the Muslim community can do to support those having a crisis of faith, especially young people and how we as individual Muslims all have a role to play. Celina Hanif is a Master practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming and hypnosis. She is also a divorce coach who helps South Asians recreate, rebuild and restore their lives post-divorce. She is also a full-time mum and home educator to her four boys.

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on these podcasts are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Not Another Mum Pod’s management or of any sponsors. Any content provided by our contributors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, identity (gender or sexual) club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.

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Here we reflect on three main lessons we learnt living through this pandemic and how this has shaped our lives today. So many of you will definitely relate! Share your lessons with us too.

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As a little thank you for all your support, here’s a little bonus track following our last episode revealing how we met our other halves! Tune in to hear brief stories of pre-marital encounters that will leave you gasping! 🤣

Nafisa and Tasneem x

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Join Nafisa & Tasneem for a chat after hours ... where we discuss the Netflix show 'Indian Matchmaking,’ issues within our own culture when it comes to arranged marriages, as well as reveal how we met our other halves!

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Just two Muslim Mums kicking back, having fun and talking about life, relationships, family, motherhood and more.

 Launched in 2020, Not Another Mum Pod is a fun and relatable podcast that explores issues relevant to Muslim women today.

Created by two Muslim mums, it goes beyond motherhood and delves into relationships, Islam, hot topics, health, families and more.

No subjects are taboo in this series of honest and open conversations between friends, experts and commentators.

This episode gives you a small insight into who Nafisa and Tasneem are and what motivated us to start this journey.

Watch out for our website launch in a few week's time (www.notanothermumpod.com) with more exciting episodes in the pipeline.

In the meantime, follow us on Insta @notanothermumpod and www.facebook.com/notanothermumpod.com/ as well as Twitter: @mum_pod to keep updated when new episodes are released.

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About Us

Nafisa Rahimi

Salaams! I’m Nafisa, mother of four children, teacher by qualification and an aspiring entrepreneur by heart. Being a co-founder of an educational programme called Super Smart Learners as well as an online community called Muslim Mamas, which I admin with five other special mamas, life is busier than ever.

Not Another Mum Pod was our release in Covid-19 Lockdown Ramadan 2020 – a place to chat about all things relevant and all things not; a time to relax and engage in adult conversation away from the mayhem – no joy, I definitely meant to say joy – that children (and husband) bring!

It is an honour to do this with someone as fun and as honest as Tas, as you will hear! I am a self-confessed workaholic and dream of an organised, minimalist home. Oh and a full time cook, perhaps a live-in housekeeper, where my time becomes my own. In between all the chaos, I enjoy writing, eating out with friends, travelling and hanging out with the sitcom Friends.

In my other life – the one I aspire to – I’m a size 8, super-knowledgeable and achieve world peace. Insha-Allah, you never know!

Tasneem Abdur-Rashid

Salaams everyone! My name’s Tasneem and I’m a Muslim mum, wife and writer born and raised in London. Back in the days, before motherhood consumed me, I lived in Dubai and worked across various lifestyle magazines, before dabbling in PR and Corporate Communications.

I also wrote and published a best-selling novel during my time in the desert, and I’m currently working on my second book. Watch this space!

When I’m not writing, or working (I work in the Media/PR team of a National Charity), or looking after my home and kids, you can usually find me out at restaurants, chilling with friends, catching up with my mum or vegging out in front of the telly with the husband. I also love to read, cook, watch cooking shows, create new recipes, feed people… erm, do you see a pattern here?

I’m really excited about launching Not Another Mum Pod with Nafisa and having the opportunity to share my thoughts on issues relevant to us as Muslim women, and I hope you enjoy it too!

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The outro ends our episodes with a reminder of how to stay in touch and all our contact/social media details. It then moves onto a clip of our children still hanging on to us, threatening to 'stay awake forever' (oh dear Lord!) as well as trying to get us to fit into their bed to cuddle them. We end with our night prayer to the backdrop of another child crying.

This is every mum's life.

We hope our podcast gives you a breather from all things 'mumsy'.