Asma Bawla

Muslimah

Religion EN ↓ 58 episodes

As Muslim women there aren't many spaces to speak about the struggles we face. My goal is to make a safe community for us to discuss modern issues we encounter, and ensure we can follow our dreams while also valuing our Muslim identity. I hope you find episodes that speak to you. --Asma, your host

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Asma Bawla

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Ep. 07: Weight of the World with Huffpost Journalist Rowaida Abdelaziz 19.08.2020 28:18

Rowaida talks to us about how she became a journalist and challenges she faces when representing the Muslim community in media. We also hear about her two favorite pieces to write for Huffpost! Make sure to follow Rowaida on Twitter @Rowaida_Abdel !

Ep. 06: Sustainable, Fashionable and Muslim! with Zainab Koli 12.08.2020 32:26

Zainab Koli is a community leader in the fashion, sustainability, and Muslim communities! We talk about her work in creating spaces where young Muslims can thrive and talk about the issues they care about as well as her work in sustainability. Make sure to check out @faithfully.sustainable and @muslimah.podcast on Instagram!

Ep. 05: Finding My Way Home with Lina Mohammed 05.08.2020 23:27

Lina is an organizer for refugee programs all around the world and a recent NYU graduate. Today she tells us about the work she does around the world and the importance of uplifting refugee women in our communities.

Ep. 04: Eid Mubarak ❤️ Let’s talk about Hajar! 31.07.2020 16:31

In this episode we hear about Hajar, a powerful Muslimah from our history and how her actions impact the Hajj pilgrimage today. Hajar’s story is full of gems that we can learn from so make sure to tune in!

Ep. 03: 99 Names, 99 Poems with Shaziya Barkat 22.07.2020 25:40

Shaziya, a pharmacist and bestselling author, shares her poetry about the 99 names of Allah, her journey as a writer and staying positive during a pandemic.

Ep. 02: How to be a Hijabi Girl Boss with Halimah DeOliveira 15.07.2020 31:30

Halimah is a successful businesswoman, entrepreneur, and author of 2 books! She shares her journey with hijab, taking it off in college and finding the strength to put it back on 20 years later. Halimah guides us through her struggle of faith while navigating the corporate world, and finding out that her Muslim identify is her biggest ASSET! We also discuss her newest business venture, Be You in H...

Ep. 01: A Taste of Home with Chef Hanan 08.07.2020 30:34

Hanan Rasheed is a professional chef, activist, and “Teta” (grandmother in Arabic)! She talks to us about being a young Muslim immigrant missing her family, her struggle with her Palestinian identity, and the way food connects people in ways you never thought. She also tells us her some secret tips for her famous tabbouleh! Make sure to follow @hanan.rasheed and @muslimah.podcast on Instagram!

Muslimah Trailer 21.06.2020 0:59

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