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Join Poonam (founder of @virtuementalorg and I) as we talk everything mental health. We talk about why mental health is important in Islam and the emphasis upon it in the Quran and Seerah, where the stigma against mental health came from, resources and coping mechanisms for those having a tough time with mental health, what to do if you think your friend is struggling, the importance of having an Islamically-centered therapist, how the Muslim community can break the stigma, and the danger of sweeping conversations around suicide under the rug. If you liked this, follow our podcast page on Instagram and check out Virtue Mental! Also, be sure to take what you learned in this episode and put it into action- start a conversation with someone you love, speak up on social media, and break the taboo around mental health!

WARNING: have a parent or older sibling join you for this episode if you're under 16 due to some of the content in this episode. Join Dr. Rahman (@gynogirl on Instagram) and I as we discuss everything menstrual and sexual health for Muslim women! We discuss why these topics shouldn't be taboo in the Muslim community and what problems that causes, the difference between "common" and "normal" symptoms, how to take care of yourself "down there", how to take care of yourself when it comes to your period, reproductive health red flags to look out for, getting over a fear of intimacy and the issue of vaginismus, and feeling empowered about your own health. If you learned something new, make sure to give her a follow on Instagram @gynogirl, and support her work by checking out her YouTube channel: GynoGirlTV.

Join Coach Ola and I as we discuss her brand, BeFit4Akhirah (which I am an ambassador for!), the concept of being active with a purpose, how fitness and Islam are connected, bridging the fitness gap in the Muslim community, and where to begin with your own fitness journey! If you liked this, check out Coach Ola on Instagram @BeFit4Akhirah and sign up for some of her classes, join her private Facebook group for monthly fitness challenges you can participate in, listen to her podcast Purposeful Fitness With Coach Ola, and check out the BeFit4Akhirah store!

Join CJ and I as we speak about clean beauty and skincare, and how to stay safe while taking care of yourself! Find out what ingredients to avoid in sunscreen, deodorant, and skincare products, apps you can use to know which products are safe. We also discuss the lack of regulation in the beauty industry and how to fight back. Most importantly, since it can be really difficult to know where to start, he tells us how to get started with safe beauty by giving us her three tips! Liked this episode? Follow CJ on Instagram @tulipsandturnips and watch her as she advocates for regulation in beauty products!

In the FINAL part of this series on femininity in Islam, listen in  as we discuss motherhood and why mothers are heroes, early spiritual and religious female leaders, the importance of educating yourself as a Muslim woman and female Islamic scholarship, and last but not least, our Divergent factions hehe! Here are some of the things we referenced throughout the episode– make sure to check them out: Article about femininity in Islam: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/tamara-gray/courage-commitment-the-femininity-of-muslim-women Yasmin Mogahed article: http://www.virtualmosque.com/ummah/women/a-womans-reflection-on-leading-prayer/ If you liked this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow on Instagram @betweenus.podcast. If you enjoyed hearing Vivian speak & would like to check out some of her work and her book, go check out her Instagram @vivianzohery. Special thanks to @zsdrawss on Instagram for the cover art!

In the second part of our series on femininity in Islam, listen to us as we discuss the nuclear family & why it’s so important to have a “village”, the effects of toxic masculinity on young boys, some cool women in the Quran who have done amazing things, female leadership in Islam, the concept of “a woman’s place is in her home”, and what it truly means to be a leader (aka a servant of those you’re leading). STAY TUNED FOR PART 3!!! In which we will discuss motherhood, cool Muslim women in history, AND MORE! Here are some of the things we referenced throughout the episode– make sure to check them out: Article about femininity in Islam: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/tamara-gray/courage-commitment-the-femininity-of-muslim-women If you liked this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow on Instagram @betweenus.podcast. If you enjoyed hearing Vivian speak & would like to check out some of her work and her book, go check out her Instagram @vivianzohery. Special thanks to @zsdrawss on Instagram for the cover art!

Join Lama and I as we discuss what is happening in Palestine and how you can help! We discuss Sheikh Jarrah, Gaza, the ongoing nab and the United States’ complicity in the occupation. Lastly, we talk about congressional advocacy, raising awareness on social media, and leveraging purchasing power to support the BDS movement. BDS: click here for a list of companies to boycott. Congressional advocacy: text PTFDZN to 50409 to send an email to your representatives to support H.R. 2590– the Palestinian families and children act. Organizations to support: US Campaign for Palestinian Rights, Palestinian Youth Movement, Occupation Free DC, American Muslims for Palestine. Palestinian voices to uplift: Mohammed ElKurd, Muna ElKurd, Subhi Taha, Eye on Palestine. LASTLY, the Israeli defense minister has come to DC to ask the Biden admin for $1 billion extra in military aid. Say NO: bit.ly/NoMoreWeapons. Here's to a free Palestine! 🇵🇸

In this first part of a series on femininity in Islam, listen to us as we define what femininity means to us, discuss the idea of why the 1950s housewife stereotype is a Western idea that has nothing to do with Islam, discuss orientalism and why we don’t like Aladdin, and critique the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe and unpack why we think it’s racist and imperialist but alsooooo why we still are huge marvel fans.\r\n\nAnd most importantly: stay until the end for our special announcement of our inspiring Muslim woman of the month, Dr. Tamara Gray, director of Rabata!\r\n\nSTAY TUNED FOR PART 2!!! In which we will discuss community and why the nuclear family isn’t a good model, AND MORE!\r\n\nHere are some of the things we referenced throughout the episode– make sure to check them out:\r\n\nRibaat– provides Muslim women with a solid foundation through a comprehensive curriculum covering the full range of traditional Islamic Sciences: https://ribaat.rabata.org/\r\n\nArticle about femininity in Islam: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/tamara-gray/courage-commitment-the-femininity-of-muslim-women\r\n\nVideo about orientalist that we talked about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7l5CXW2qEfY\r\n\nIf you liked this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow on Instagram @betweenus.podcast.\r\n\nIf you enjoyed hearing Vivian speak & would like to check out some of her work and her book, go check out her Instagram @vivianzohery.\r\n\nSpecial thanks to @zsdrawss on Instagram for the new cover art!\r\n

Join me and Amira as we talk about how abuse and trauma can affect you for life, as well as how to heal from it and become the best version of yourself in this second part of a 2 part series!\r\n\nFollow Amira on Twitter @amiracle169 if you enjoyed hearing her talk!\r\n\nIf you enjoyed this, make sure to follow us on Instagram @betweenus.podcast and hit subscribe and leave a review!\r\n

Join me and Amira as we talk about proving your worth to yourself and only yourself, pleasing your parents while keeping Allah SWT in mind, and defying cultural norms and expectations in this first part of a 2 part series (trauma and abuse will be in part 2)!!! Disclaimer: Amira and I have many wonderful conversations, but we got stage fright for this one so don't judge us based on that one LOL. Follow Amira on Twitter @amiracle169 if you enjoyed hearing her talk! If you enjoyed this, make sure to follow us on Instagram @between_us_podcast and hit subscribe and leave a review!

As we put ourselves out there and grow into our voices, we may find that we struggle to stay true to ourselves and our faith, dealing with the hurdles life throws at us, and growing up in general! Luckily, Amida has some tips for us. Tune in to hear Amida and I  discuss choosing your path in life, incorporating faith in whatever you do, mental health, vulnerability, and Allah SWT's mercy! Follow & check out part 2 of our conversation on Amida's podcast, Voice of Love! Voice of Love Instagram: @voiceoflovepodcast Voice of Love Anchor site: https://anchor.fm/amilove/ Amida's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfqfyYscOQuLVbh3lrmak2g Be sure to check out part 2 of this conversation on Amida's podcast, Voice of Love. - If you liked this episode, check out our others! Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and follow us on Instagram @between_us_podcast for more!

Welcome back to Between Us! In this episode, I interview Laila Shaikley about her experience being seen as the "representation" for Muslim women and how she told her own unique story. We talk about the danger of a single narrative, the intersection of her career passions, why it's so important to overreach when applying to internships and jobs, and our power as Muslim women to be able to defy the norms and challenge ourselves! If you liked this episode, make sure to follow Laila on Instagram, @laylool, and check this podcast out on Instagram as well! @between_us_podcast Be sure to subscribe to Between Us on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a review!

Welcome back to Between Us! In this episode, I talk with Zaynab Elkolaly (@presidentzaynab) about how social justice issues are all interconnected, and about her experience as a Muslim woman in nuclear engineering, and the difficulties people of color face in STEM fields. Make sure to follow her on Instagram to see more of her work! - If you liked this episode, make sure to leave a review and follow us on Instagram @between_us_podcast!

Welcome back to between us! In this episode, I speak with Nura, who I met at my community college's MSA and who is a Latino revert. She tells me a little bit about her journey towards Islam, how her life changed, and how Muslims can be more inclusive of reverts. If you liked this, be sure to leave a rating & review and follow on Instagram, @between_us_podcast. Thank you for listening!

Asalaam Alaikum! Join my friends Amber*, Amira, Vivian, and I for episode 2 as we continue to discuss what it means to be a full-time Muslim! We talk about the importance of salah (prayer) in our lives and our journeys towards putting it first before anything else. Note: this is part 2 of a two-part series; please make sure you watch the first before this one! JazakumAllahuKhairan ( for listening to this podcast episode! Please follow on Instagram, @between_us_podcast, and if you benefited from this episode please make duaa (prayer) for my friends and I! Here is the link to the earlier episode I did with Vivian about faith, science, and her journey towards becoming a faithful scientist: Spotify: https://t.co/YVtU6VnkCx?amp=1 Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/kHNpMCG67L?amp=1 Anchor: https://t.co/aAwkMb6CAR?amp=1 - *name changed for privacy

Asalaam Alaikum! Join my friends Amber*, Amira, Vivian, and I for episode 1 as we discuss what it means to be a full-time Muslim and how we apply Islam to our entire lives! We talk about being a Muslim and a student, the pressures of being perceived as “religious”, why the spiritual aspect of Islam is important, and why surrounding yourself with pious friends is important! Note: this is part 1 of a two-part series; the next one will be discussing salah and how to make it an integral part of your life! JazakumAllahuKhairan (May God reward you) for listening to this podcast episode! Please follow this podcast on Instagram, @between_us_podcast, and if you benefited from this episode please make duaa (prayer) for my friends and I! Here is the link to the earlier episode I did with Vivian about faith, science, and her journey towards becoming a faithful scientist: Spotify: https://t.co/YVtU6VnkCx?amp=1 Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/kHNpMCG67L?amp=1 Anchor: https://t.co/aAwkMb6CAR?amp=1 - *name changed for privacy

Welcome to my podcast, Between Us! Between Us is a safe space to talk about ALL the issues that matter to Muslim youth In Shaa Allah! Whether it’s me talking about my favorite important topics alone, or having some really really cool guests, I’m excited to take you all on this journey with me– a journey of growth, discovering the issues that matter most to us, and most of all, a way to help me and you improve our relationships with Allah SWT. No matter your age or background, I’d love to hear what issues matter to you. In Shaa Allah this will benefit everyone! (Special shoutout to my friends for helping me think of a name for my podcast and motivating me to start this up!) Check us out on Instagram: @between_us_podcast!