The Abwaan Chronicles

Hafsa takes us on a journey of her blogging in the early 2010's, the growth of beauty content, trendy skincare routine and diet culture/gut health!The Abwaan Art Exhibition will be held July 12 in Toronto. Be sure to follow us on instagram to keep up with updates.If you are interested in showcasing your art at the exhibit, please submit your art using this form (Deadline: June 15th 2022 11:59 PM EST): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpUEc4Ae-cImxg0N9pyRPul5l4EaIbIezZP1VPIubSSX78tg/viewformHafsa's socialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hafsaisalwe/Podcast: mindprettysoul (available on Spotify and Apple) https://linktr.ee/mindprettysoulInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindprettysoul/Support Us!Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

As the month of Ramadan comes to an end Umal catches up with Istahil & Sahra from Abwaan. They discuss their overall experience this holy month, and what they hope to take away from this Ramadan. She also has a spontaneous recording session with a friend (Fatima) after Tahajud.Also, we're back with our annual; Abwaan's Sponsor A Childs Education Year 4 fundraiser;https://www.gofundme.com/f/abwaan-sponsor-a-childs-education-year-4Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

The girls are tired folks! Literally. Hafsa invited her friends Ayan and Tobias to talk about how we have been swindled into selling their souls and working for the man. Millennial discontent, bullshit jobs, anti capitalism - we cover it all!TobiasTwitter: twitter.com/WhytrustmeSubstack: https://substack.com/profile/41731775-inconspicuous-black-personAuthor and anthropologist David Graeberhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpoJIkqEXYohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIctCDYv7YgMax Weber and the Protestant Work Ethichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-0sIHDzsU4Angela Davis on Capitalism:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZv42ICZ_gIAbwaan Ramadan fundraiser. Help us send kids to school in Somalia!https://gofund.me/8ad4f49fWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

Assalamu Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak everyone! We hope you're all having a blessed month. In this episode, Ikran and SPECIAL guest Hafsa reflect on their experiences with morning and evening adkaar (phrases found in the Qur'an and Sunnah which are recited every morning and evening for an array of spiritual benefits). They talk about its ease, its difficulty, its benefits, its impact, and trying to stay consistent!A Life with AllahDhikr & Dua app: https://lifewithallah.com/app-2/Books & Publications: https://lifewithallah.com/publications/They have a wealth of information so check them out!Book that talks about the importance of dua: https://uwt.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Adkhar_Book.pdfHafsa:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projecthafsa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/projecthafsaAlso, we're back with our annual; Abwaan's Sponsor A Childs Education Year 4 fundraiser;https://www.gofundme.com/f/abwaan-sponsor-a-childs-education-year-4Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

On this episode Ikran, Istahil and guest co-host Juwayriyya get down to the basics of climate change. Whats the science behind all the doom and gloom and what can we do about it? We talk about climate justice, what it's really like being a victim of this climate crisis and how our clothes are making the issue worse. With the help of some amazing guests; Dr Daniel Swain (Climate Scientist), Mohamud Mohamed (Exec @ HARO), Juan Felipe (Climate Justice Edmonton) & Sophia Yang (Threading Change) we hope we answer at least some your questions on climate change. So go for a run, organize your pantry or settle in for a drive and listen to this very informative episode!Yaqeen Articlehttps://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/when-the-earth-speaks-against-us-environmental-ethics-in-islamDr. Daniel SwainTwitter: www.twitter.com/Weather_WestHAROWebsite: www.harousa.networkforgood.com/Twitter: www.twitter.com/HarousaInstagram: www.instagram.com/harosomalia/Islamic History XPodcast: www.pod.link/1438698021Climate Justice EdmontonTwitter: www.twitter.com/CJEdmontonInstagram: www.instagram.com/climatejusticeedmonton/JuanTwitter: www.twitter.com/juanfelipe_VAInstagram: www.instagram.com/juanfe.avThreading ChangeWebsite: www.threadingchange.org/Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThreadingChangeInstagram: www.instagram.com/threadingchangeWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

We don't talk about hijab, why is that? In this episode, we talk about what hijab means to us, and why it's a topic we're hesitant to discuss. Hijab has been a booming topic lately from balaclavas to the french hijab ban, these issues got us talking amongst ourselves and forced us to have the conversations we were avoiding. Our thoughts? take a listen.Article referenced: https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/is-hijab-religious-or-cultural-how-islamic-rulings-are-formed.9 Conditions of Hijab: https://khaleejiabaya.com/blog/conditions-hijabWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

On this episode we invite you, dear listener, to be judge jury and executi- jk. Sahra and Istahil decided to start the new year reading messy AITA posts from the holidays. Why do we share so much online? Is being a Potterhead a mental illness? Can your in-laws grade your fashion choices? Let's talk about it!Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

In this episode we have Darryl Cheng, Khadija and Maymuun talk to us about their plant journeys and experiences. It was fun chatting with them and learning about their plant parenthood experiences. Are you interested in understanding why people love plants? Or are you planning to buy a plant soon and don't know where to start? Regardless this episode is for you.Annoucements:40% off Abwaan merch for 48 hrs only, use the code: Abwaan40. Free shipping to Canada and America. Visit our website: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop. Get a signed copy of "A New Plant Parent" and a 6-in monstera deliciosa. Head over to our instagram(https://www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcast/) for instructions on how to enter! InstagramDarryl: https://instagram.com/houseplantjournalKhadija: https://www.instagram.com/fiddleleaffigmom/Jomostudios: https://www.instagram.com/jomostudio/Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

Our final fostering episode is here! In this episode we discuss what we think about fostering and adoption. We had Yasmine from Children’s Aid Society (CAS) break down the process for us and Ti’gisti tells us what she experienced when adopting her baby boy. This one is chock-full of information, we hope you like it!If you liked this, check out Episode 41 - Fostering Part 1: In Conversation with Parents Khalid & RubinaTimestamps00:00 What does Abwaan think of fostering and adoption?21:35 Yasmine and CAS43:06 Ti’gistis adoption processOmar Suleimans Video on Fostering and Adoption:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0BidbbUSccYou can find CAS at:Website: https://www.torontocas.ca/Instagram: instagram.com/cas_torontoTwitter: twitter.com/CAS_TorontoWays to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON 5! It's difficult to believe this is our FIFTH year podcasting 🤭In this episode we discuss our break and exciting plans this season- it's going to be a unique one!Ways to support us:Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AbwaanpodcastCop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shopGet in touch with us via:Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcastTwitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcastEmail: [email protected]: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast