The DOPE Muslim Woman Podcast

istorically, Black American Muslims have prided themselves on having a strong sense of community. The conditions under which many Black American Muslims accepted and practiced Islam were adversarial and challenging and required a great deal of commitment, determination and faith. As a result, Black American Muslims have a great deal of resilience. But resilience alone does not treat mental health...

“The saddest thing about hypocrisy and deceit is that it often doesn’t come from our enemies or people we don’t know, but rather from those close to us. As you’d expect, this hurts. A lot. When we are deceived, the worst thing about it isn’t the lie itself, but what the lie brings with it. When a feeling as important as trust is broken, something inside us dies. The lie calls thousands of truths i...

Taming the Sexual Beast “ O young men, those among you who can support a wife should marry, for it restrains eyes from casting (evil glances). and preserves one from immorality; but those who cannot should devote themselves to fasting for it is a means of controlling sexual desire. “ (Muslim, Kitab un-Nikah, 3231) Join the DMWP as we host a BOLD and dynamic podcast episode with the amazing Village...

"Vulnerability is a power tool in an emotionally intelligent leader’s toolkit. Courageous leaders leverage their “woundedness” into genuine connections, innovation and learning. They embrace moments of vulnerability by acknowledging their current state, taking responsibility for their emotions and asking for help." Join TDMWP and the owner of Hijabified - Niddarah Winters for a powerful discussion...

Until forty or fifty years ago, almost all that was expected of a husband and a father was to protect and provide for his family. Today, most men realize that the cultural perceptions are changing: a good husband/father also communicates with those in his care, expresses love for them, and is involved in many aspects of their lives. While this is progress, the cultural perceptions for women are ju...

Love’s Triumph Marriage can be a tough gig these days. We live in a culture that almost expects marriages to fail and so it is more important than ever that we take steps to immunise our relationships against divorce. Sometimes we need to build our marital resilience. Join TDMWP family and our dynamic guests (Elijah and Fatima)for a dynamic discussion about marriage, love, resiliency, and triumph!

Selection Perfection with Naaila Clay I hear people all the time say things like, "I'm not looking for 'perfect'." They then state that they just want something where there's never any drama, they always feel happy with their choice of partner, and everything they want with a partner, they get. In other words, they are looking for perfect. Join TDMWP family in a dynamic special edition with That C...

Love is Blind Neflix's latest reality series, Love Is Blind, may have brought its namesake concept into the zeitgeist, but it’s nothing new. The question of whether or not love is actually blind has come up time and time again, as there’s something eternally compelling about the idea that love is a force more powerful than something as skin-deep as beauty. While the idea of love being blind is cer...

“Sex , when done in an ethical and halal manner, can not only be connected to your spirituality, it can also be a spiritual boost. For far too long, people have associated religion and spirituality with caged sexuality and something shameful.” Join TDMWP family for a special edition episode on sexuality in Islam with dope panelists - Khalil Ismail, Na’il Salahu-Din, Huda Ahmad, and Inshirah Jihad...

In love and in life, our vulnerability is one of our greatest strengths. We often believe that we risk too much by being vulnerable, but, in fact, the opposite is true. When we build a wall around us to protect ourselves from our big, bad fears, we miss out on so much. Join TDMWP in a conversation with the amazing, Salima Suswell for another thought provoking dialogue about Love -- everyone wants...

Longing for Longevity On average, the typical U.S. marriage that ends in divorce lasts just eight years. When you're caught up in the excitement of your wedding, it can be hard to imagine that you and your spouse might not live happily ever after. But sharing your life with another person can be a challenge, especially if you don’t have a lot of experience with relationships. Marriages take work,...

“He who does not trust enough will not be trusted." --Lao Tzu Join TDMWP for a special edition two-part mini-series on Restoring Trust - A Raw Conversation Between Men and Women. Part II will feature a phenomenal panel of guests who will speak the truth about what it will take to restore trust in one another again. Join Ameenah Muhammad, Amani Jabbar, Khaleef Long, and Ryan Hilliard for a dynamic...

Special Edition: Restoring Trust Part I “I trust you is a better compliment than I love you because you may not always trust the person you love but you can always love the person you trust.” – Anonymous Join TDMWP for a special edition two-part mini-series on Restoring Trust - A Raw Conversation Between Men and Women. Part I will feature a phenomenal panel of guests who will speak the truth about...

Restoring the broken chain has so many layers for me. I often think about how unhealed generational trauma plays such a major role in some of our own familial bonds being broken. Now more than ever - we can recognize toxic patterns within our own families and our own lives and do something about it. Many of us aim to elevate beyond the shackles of brokenness to make a conscious choice to restore w...

A broken heart is similar to a physical wound on your body such as a broken ankle or a second degree burn. Physical wounds must be treated, otherwise they can cause long term infections and other health problems. We must treat a broken heart very similar to a physical wound. We must give it a daily prescription and take it to get results. Join us for a special edition culminating episode with The...

Heal Thyself from Domestic & Sexual Abuse Heal Thyself, Heal Thy Community Podcast series will tackle an uncomfortable and difficult conversation on healing from domestic and sexual abuse on Wednesday, December 23rd at 8pm. Embarrassed and ashamed of the bruises on her body, the mental torture from her spouse, and sexual acts he coerced her into doing, many women struggle to talk about what’s...

Healing Generational Wounds What is overwhelming and unnamable is passed on to those we are closest to. Our loved ones carry what we cannot. And we do the same. Join us as we talk about how our generational wounds can be passed down to our children and what they look like in our relationships with Amond Jackson and Toyia Denise.

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/