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With Ramadan having left us, we wanted to talk about isolation and how it can relate to our work as Muslim Creatives.  To find out more about our new book Poetic Justice, click: 'Get our new book! 'Poetic Justice | An anthology of Poems By Muslims'' here:  https://linktr.ee/thestrangerspoets Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this Podcast are those of the speakers. The Stranger...

If you're a creative, then you might have a special way of getting inspiration from The Creator. In this episode, Aishah, Wajiha and Kashmir do a deep dive in to the different ways we might experience this inspiration through our subtle faculties.  Want to keep updated with what's going on? Click 'Want a FREE gift? Sign up to our newsletter!' On the link below: https://linktr.ee/thestrangerspoets...

We talk about creative process, inspiration, pearls and so much more! Want to keep updated?  Click 'Want a FREE gift? Sign up to our newsletter!' On the link below:  https://linktr.ee/thestrangerspoets Disclaimer: The views and opinions shared in this Podcast are those of the speakers. The Strangers Poets Inc do not endorse any personal view of the speakers on any platform. The Strangers...

Muslim Poets from around the globe share a poem about racism.   (This is a poetic justice project)   Our Poets: (@ is their Instagram handles)   Shaista Hussain @islamic_poetry_spiritual  Maaj @ipoetic Tahira Rajwani @Tahira_rajwani Aamila Sameem @aamilasameem Maryama Sillah @foreva_unsp0ken Saeema Majid @little_pearls_of_wisdom Peacock Poetry @peacocksecretspoetry   Find...

With our Season two FINALE, we cover the last two commandments. We talk about mastering your art and some important tips on the next step in your writing journey.  Get your copy of the short guide:  ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim Writer Should know': https://6ed80840.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEABGBfLBxlCltZrHObyQkpNteo4TETthcqnsjIvaQlXL251NUq85eoj3fAzEJlpEFcIzzJfiafxKUI0OtaLXhUUL8Ss-eyD...

In this episode, we talk about the importance of identity and finding ourselves to be the best writers we can be. 

The intention of doing something for the sake of Allah, is one of the hardest battles we will face as writers and performers. Aishah shares her journey and a very important tip on how we can work on.  Get your copy of the short guide:  ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim Writer Should know': https://6ed80840.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEABGBfLBxlCltZrHObyQkpNteo4TETthcqnsjIvaQlXL251NUq85eoj3fA...

In this episode, we cover the foundation of writing. Aishah talks about her why and how she came to realize it.  Get your copy of the short guide:  ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim Writer Should know':  https://6ed80840.sibforms.com/serve/MUIEABGBfLBxlCltZrHObyQkpNteo4TETthcqnsjIvaQlXL251NUq85eoj3fAzEJlpEFcIzzJfiafxKUI0OtaLXhUUL8Ss-eyDjRzp-k9NTqLRYIek6pvwzudw4Qq-Ja5Gox2sP_EH2yjqj-vZMHppi2Ix...

In this episode, we take a deep dive into what the cause of ego is and what we can do to use it as a tool to be the best writers we can be. Click here for your FREE guide of this episode: https://mymuslimvoice.com/resources/ Let's Talk About Ego Part ONE: https://anchor.fm/mymuslimvoice/episodes/11--Lets-talk-about-ego-wAishah-Alam--PART-ONE-e11nl8a Lecture on tranquility (Sakinah) by Sheikh Hatem...

Sumaiya was the poetry slam winner chosen by the audience with a whopping 30 votes from the live event. In this episode, she shares her inspiration for writing, her favorite part of her winning poem and more.  You can find her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/___wordplay/  @_wordplay Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get your free gift a *MUST...

Aishah interviews the rest of the three beautiful founders of Abāyo House. Abāyo House is a publishing company formed by four sisters in response to the significant and growing need for true representation and genuine diversity in the publishing and literature industry. Find out more about Abāyo House here : https://www.abayohouse.com/ Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’...

Aishah interviews the rest of the three beautiful founders of Abāyo House. Abāyo House is a publishing company formed by four sisters in response to the significant and growing need for true representation and genuine diversity in the publishing and literature industry. More about the wonderful Abāyo House her e: Abayohouse.com Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get...

Aishah interviews Aisha of Abāyo House.  Abāyo House is a publishing company formed by four sisters in response to the significant and growing need for true representation and genuine diversity in the publishing and literature industry. Aisha Yusuf is one of those four sisters and is a 23-year-old Somali-Canadian who found her voice through writing. Growing up she was an avid reader but start...

Aishah interviews Aisha of Abāyo House.  Abāyo House is a publishing company formed by four sisters in response to the significant and growing need for true representation and genuine diversity in the publishing and literature industry. Aisha Yusuf is one of those four sisters and is a 23-year-old Somali-Canadian who found her voice through writing. Growing up she was an avid reader but start...

We all know that dreaded word and we all have associations with it. To start off season 2, we will be hitting it off with some truths about ego and writers.  Link to show notes for this episode here : https://mymuslimvoice.com/blog/lets-talk-about-ego/ Sheikh Hatem Al Haj's short talk on ego (which inspired this episode) WATCH HERE : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-W5cb7JyQI Sign up here to...

Aishah interviews content editor, Fozia Akter about what you need to know about editors 101. We talk about types of editors, when and why you might need an editor for your novel, and more! You can follow Fozia on Instagram here: @fo_showzia Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get your free gift a *MUST* for all Muslim Writers: ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim Writ...

Aishah interviews content editor, Fozia Akter about what you need to know about editors 101. We talk about types of editors, when and why you might need an editor for your novel, and more! You can follow Fozia on Instagram here: @fo_showzia Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get your free gift a *MUST* for all Muslim Writers: ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim Writ...

Aishah interviews content editor, Fozia Akter about what you need to know about editors 101. We talk about types of editors, when and why you might need an editor for your novel, and more! You can follow Fozia on Instagram here: @fo_showzia Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get your free gift a *MUST* for all Muslim Writers: ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim Writ...

Aishah interviews content editor, Fozia Akter about what you need to know about editors 101.  We talk about types of editors, when and why you might need an editor for your novel, and more! You can follow Fozia on Instagram here: @fo_showzia Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get your free gift a *MUST* for all Muslim Writers: ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Musli...

A shout out to our poets:  (@ is their Instagram handles)   Kashmir Maryam @kashmirmaryam   Asim The Poet @asim_the_poet   Samiha Almaz Anzary @its._.miha   Anam Raheem @rhm.nm   Shaista Hussain @islamic_poetry_spiritual   Azmena Ali @tawfiqonlinetreasures   Rujiya Sultana @ruji.writes   Sabrina Azhar @textrovertsvoice   Zulaiha Jehangir @zulxxhx  Fatima Anwar   Maryam Jameela Haniff @maryamthepoe...

Aishah shares three hard lessons she learned being the only Muslim hijabi at a writers conference.  Show notes for this episode here : https://mymuslimvoice.com/blog/writersconference/ Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get your free gift a *MUST* for all Muslim Writers: ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim Writer Should know’: https://6ed80840.sibforms.com/serv...

How can we be better writers? How can we be more true to our creative pursuits?  These are some questions that Kashmir and Aishah explore.   The show notes for this episode here : https://mymuslimvoice.com/blog/know-your-writer-self/ Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get your free gift a *MUST* for all Muslim Writers: ‘The FIVE Commandments Every Muslim W...

This is a poem by The Stranger's Poets. We ran a campaign called 'Project: Restore The Earth' where Muslims from all around the world wrote a love letter to our mother Earth. Help us make a difference here : https://mymuslimvoice.com/project-restore-the-earth/ The poets: Naimah Baptiste Sabrina Azhar Nidha Sha Rujiya Sultana Maryam Hamza Shaista Hussain Kashmir Maryam Aishah Alam (order is not bas...

A very relevant topic after the annual ICNA poetry slam 2021, hosted by The Strangers Poets.  Kashmir and Aishah explore the different dimensions of competition and how it can be a good thing, and other times not so good.  You can watch the FULL poetry slam here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2sHixkoGZE Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get your free...

What is the difference between spoken word poetry and other types of poetry? We ask our own Kashmir Maryam, a recognized slam poet, and author of her poetry book: 'Nafsi' :  https://www.amazon.com/Nafsi-Jihad-upon-my-Self/dp/0692679367/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1521139505&sr=8-1&keywords=kashmir+maryam Sign up here to our monthly newsletter ‘Dear Muslim Creative’ PLUS get your free g...