An-Nisa Collective Podcast

Marriage is half of your Deen - but what about the other half? There seems to be a rise in obsession with the idea of marriage, particularly in social media spaces led by Muslim women. In this episode, Maryam and Duha take a look at social media's over-romanticisation of marriage, how to navigate the marriage market, and how to decenter it in a healthy way and learn how strike a balance.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr Ana Jelaani, a paediatric orthopaedic surgeon who has twice travelled to Gaza to provide life-saving medical care under unimaginable conditions. Dr Jelaani shares what drives her to risk her life while so many healthcare workers have been killed. We discuss the systematic targeting of the healthcare system, and how we should have the courage to move beyond fear...

In this episode, join us as we come together to speak on the ongoing genocide in Gaza - reflecting on what it means to witness such atrocities from afar and explore what Muslims living in the West can actually do. This is a call to conscience, and to action.

It's Islamophobia Awareness Month, and as Islamophobia cases are increasing in the western world, there has never been a more important time to draw attention to it. Join us as we delve into the recent rise of racism & discrimination against Muslims, from looking at the recent riots to the systematic and institutionalised nature of Islamophobia.

We're joined by Dr Amina, a researcher at Cambridge University, as we take a deep dive into the rising levels of Islamophobia in the West. Tune in as we analyse the roots of racism towards Muslims and the true political agenda behind it.

Since the formation of Bangladesh in 1971, it has been characterised by a systemic failure of the ruling structure, too often with corruption, confusion and uncertainty. The latest events following Hasina fleeing the country has left a political vacuum leaving many to worry about its political future. Join us in our very first episode in Bengali as we discuss whether what is happening now can lead...

While wearing the hijab comes with its challenges, as Muslim women we believe in persevering, and we would never let it limit us from doing the things that we enjoy. Join us as Nayaab shares her hijab journey, from the day she started wearing it to the day she won a national netball championship in Pakistan.

Join us as we dive deep into the failings of the modern day education system, from the curriculum to the culture. We compare this with what education looked during the Ottoman Empire and how it encouraged enrichment and care.

Join us as we dive deep into an incident that took place in a secondary school in Wembley, where a young Muslim girl was prevented from praying. We take a look at the implications of the High Court ruling that followed the situation, and explore Islamic history and its links to the current education model.

With the General Election being right around the corner, there has never been a bigger fixation on the 'Muslim Vote' than there has been now. Join us as we dive into the Islamic perspective on today's political system, and what our place should be in it.

Part 2 of our thoughts on how living in the West as Muslim women can lead to instense pressure to conform to Western standards, and how we end up compromising our religion in the process of trying to fit in. Join us as we delve into the ways in which we can push against these pressures and become resilient in our faith.

Living in the West as Muslim women, we feel pressure to conform to what is considered 'normal', and to water down our faith. But are we compromising too much? Join us as we discuss the extent of which we give in to Western ideals, and the effect it has on our beliefs.

Divorce rates in the Muslim community have been on the incline, but what's causing it? Are people too willing to divorce? From the slow breakdown of a marriage, to poor mindsets in relationships that set couples up for failure from the start, join us as we dive into the increasingly less controversial topic of divorce.

Our friends don't just determine the quality of our social lives - it goes much deeper than that. Friends can affect our thoughts, opinions and choices in so many ways, so shouldn't we take more care when considering the people we choose to spend our time with? Join us as we delve into the influence that friendships have at every stage of our lives.

With the rise of social media, marriage apps and unrealistic expectations, looking for a spouse as a Muslim in the modern age is becoming more and more complicated. There are increasingly different views between the older and younger generations - whether it's high standards, finding the right time, prioritising religion over culture, or family pressures in general. Join us as we dive into the...

As we grow older, the relationship we have with our parents becomes more complex - especially once we come to understand that our parents are human too. From cultural nuances, to religious obligations, tune in as we delve into the challenges, joys and complexities of parental relationships.

In the third and final instalment of our 'Muslimah Minds' miniseries, we look at how mental health is viewed in Islam. Join us as we explore how our scholars of the past documented and treated different conditions using methods that were at the forefront of innovative care, and how this should reflect in our current views and treatments today.

Support is key when it comes to dealing with mental health issues - whether it's from our family, friends, or the general community. Join us as we unpack our personal experiences and look at how to tackle the stigma that comes with mental illness.

Many of us are either dealing with or have dealt with some form of mental health issue to some degree, and these numbers have risen in recent years. But does this problem stem from individuals, or is society to blame? Join us as we unpack the complexities and strive for solutions.

A conversation about why the hijab is intently discussed in all streams of life - from a political level down to work, life, school, and even fashion. But what does hijab really mean in Islam?