The DOPE Muslim Woman Podcast

Breaking the Shackles of Silence Amongst Black Women launches December 9th at 8pm with Nia Malika Dixon and Malikah Shabazz. Starting as early as kindergarten and first grade, African American girls in school are punished for being too chatty, too loud, or too questioning. Their curiosity is seen as threatening, as disruption of the preferred [white] ideal of young girls as quiet, submissive, and...

Surely the ultimate source of what masculinity means to Muslims, has to be the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) himself. Challenging what it means to be a man can lead to liberal, un-Islamic views on masculinity and femininity. However, the conservative views that many subscribe to were never Islamic views, but remnants of colonial influence. Join us as we discuss this extremely important topic with our de...

An Intimate Discussion Between Mothers: Co-parenting through Forgiveness Healing involves gut wrenching honesty and owning your own personal forgiveness journey. Join Fatima Cortez and Sabria Mills, as they dive into a deep discussion about the truth about co-parenting and parallel parenting. These mothers will also speak about choosing sisterhood over survival.

Taking the steps toward forgiveness, divorced co-parents Ziyadah Deen and Dawud Akbar will discuss and share advice on how co-parents can begin to mend those fences and set the stage so their kids can grow up with a solid foundation.

When we lose something we value — even if it’s a fantasy — we must grieve that loss. But first, we need to dispose of the anger, resentment, and shame we feel, even though those emotions are reasonable. Part I - Join Jaasmeen Hamed and Ras Kofi for an intimate conversation about forgiveness after their divorce.

Not Without My Faith When we haven’t forgiven ourselves, we subconsciously project our hurt onto others. Our faith can truly be tested when we experience trauma, hurt, and loss. Join us as we discuss the power of choosing faith over fear with Halimah DeOliveira!

From Prison to Prayer with Shaheed Yasir Systemic racism and inequality is intrinsic to law enforcement in the US, with mass incarceration riddled with racial disparities. From the thirteenth amendment loophole to the War on Drugs, Black communities have suffered exponentially under this facade of ‘justice’, with families torn apart as a result. Join us as we embark on a journey of redemption with...

Come to the Hills of Forgiveness with Drea D'Nur When we hold on to hurt, we are emotionally and cognitively hobbled, and our relationships suffer. Forgiveness is a strong medicine for this. When life hits us hard, there is nothing as effective as forgiveness for healing deep wounds. Links: Website: http://www.officialdreadnur.com/

Welcome to Season 3, Series 2: Heal Thyself, Heal Thy Community Spiritual abuse entails exerting power and control over a victim using religion as an excuse or explanation to abuse. Join the Dope Muslim Woman Podcast team with the amazing, Latifa Ihsan Ali in an intimate discussion about healing from spiritual abuse!

Being a Latina muslimah isn’t given the visibility that it deserves. Yeah, we’ve had a few articles written and some press once in a blue moon but nothing really that shows how normal and common it is to be Latina and muslim at the same time. Join Halleema Munoz for a candid conversation about the truth about being a Latina Muslim woman in America!

We all have different pathways to Islam but conversion to Islam among African-Americans is a significant feature of American Islamic life. Join Nina Blaylock, as she tackles a poignant discussion about her childhood trauma, abuse, and her journey to Islam.  Links: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Nina-One-Blaylock/dp/1517294312

After a traumatic event, we may feel stuck in neutral. We find it nearly impossible to move on and move forward with our lives. Getting one foot in front of the other is a lot easier said than done. After experiencing emotional trauma, a lot of us may dwell on that person, place, thing or situation. We often wonder if there was anything we could have done differently that would have led to a diffe...

Sexual abuse can happen to children of any race, socioeconomic group, religion or culture. There is no foolproof way to protect children from sexual abuse, but there are steps you can take to reduce this risk. Join Shariea Shoatz, founder of Buddy Speaks and Author of "My Voice is My Superpower," as she discusses a difficult but necessary topic of childhood sexual abuse.   Links: 1) Contact Sharie...

Slavery, racism, and White supremacy have had lasting negative effects on Black identity. The devaluation of African physical features, including hair, came as a result of being thrust into a cultural context where Blackness exists as the antithesis of beauty. Join Ziyadah Deen as she tackles a necessary conversation around beauty, black hair, and self-love.  Links: Instagram: https://www.instagra...

Women are powerful beings crafted beautifully by the Most High. Allah offers the woman many gifts, which she uses to bring peace, calm, and beauty to this world. One of her powers is her visual essence. Beautiful is a woman who has a distinctive personality; one who can laugh at anything, including themselves, and one who is especially kind and caring to others. She is a woman, who above all else,...

More and more men are seeking to be single in today’s society. Today’s men are looking for life partners, not domestic liabilities. That means that each person comes into the relationship giving all they have to make the relationship work. Join Shannaan Dawda, fitness and financial coach, as he dives into a conversation about being a single Muslim man in today’s society. Links: Boom Purchase: http...

What is the meaning of plural marriage? Plural marriage is polygyny but for the purpose of this podcast, we are defining plural marriage as polygyny with multiple co-wives at different times during the marriage. Join Zahra Abdullah, as she tackles this personal and difficult conversation. Links: Instagram: 

Polygyny has several economic, social, and health advantages over monogamy. In most cultures, women contribute significantly to the wealth of the household and can thus materially benefit from the labour of an additional spouse. Where mortality rates of men consistently exceed those of women, polygyny can be seen as a resolution to the “deficit” of males and the “surplus” of females. Join Mecca Na...

"Two years into my marriage, I received the shock of my life. I discovered that my husband and the father to my newborn son, had been unfaithful. The next two years would be spent repairing the damage that had been done. But most importantly, to get to the root of where our relationship had gone wrong. What I discovered would leave me floored. Including the fact that a hijab-clad former friend had...

Lailah is in a new school in a new country, thousands of miles from her old home, and missing her old friends. When Ramadan begins, she is excited that she is finally old enough to participate in the fasting but worried that her classmates won’t understand why she doesn’t join them in the lunchroom. Lailah solves her problem with help from the school librarian and her teacher and in doing so learn...

Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) is the ability to understand, use, and manage your own emotions in positive ways to relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize with others, overcome challenges and defuse conflict. Join Akanke Rasheed, as she dives into a discussion surrounding emotional well-being and spiritual and emotional intelligence.  Links: Faceboo...

It is essential for us to understand the value and importance of treating our bodies well during Ramadan. A healthy body is an essential prerequisite to living our best spiritual lives and maintaining our spiritual practices. Join Jamilah Shakir, as she dives into a discussion on healing our bodies naturally.

Maintaining a positive attitude is critical when you want to achieve anything… or just to improve the quality of your life. Most success literature will talk about the power of positive thinking and how important it is. It’s often easier said than done. During Ramadan, it is even more essential for us to maintain a healthy and positive mindset. Join Lisset Kanzi-Belghiti, as she explores the impor...

Kindness and community involvement are two things we should practice year-round, but during Ramadan, our acts of service are a lot more amplified. Join the Regional Director from ICNA Relief of Georgia, Shaykh Shamikh Sahadat as he discusses the vital importance of charity during Ramadan and the amazing efforts led by ICNA relief.  ICNA Relief provides social services across the U.S. to the underp...

It is through our own heartbreak and healing process where we truly meet Allah. Our spiritual practices and our ability to be gentle with ourselves allows us to witness Allah in the best of states. Join Zahra Haji-Noor, as she dives into an authentic discussion about seclusion, thikr, prayer, and the power of gentleness during this month.