Uncomfortable Truths

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having been given the gift of our brains and bodies, we have all the tools to dream bigger than ourselves and the universe. What are you doing with the thoughts and dreams that pervade your mind day and night? Why have we not yet taken action to bring those dreams into reality? PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?si=10a72c7ae10f49e0 APPLE PODCASTS: http...

high school was a roller coaster. In this video I talk with girls that are currently riding that roller coaster. We talk about life from the lens of Islam, ambitions, goals, and working on your future self. PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?si=10a72c7ae10f49e0 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/the-hippiearab-podcast/id1689933853 MY...

this has no doubt gone through every Muslim girl's brain at some point in her life. It's normal, we just don't talk about it enough. In this episode, I talk about how I used to think about the hijab when I was younger compared to how I view it now. What have I learned over the years that has gotten me to the understanding that the hijab is an honor from Allah? NEW EPISODE EVERY OTHER FRIDAY! MY SO...

how much has the topic of non-platonic relationships pervaded our everyday lives? Our conversations, our thoughts, our dreams and visions. Why have we let this idea of a perfect romance get the very best of us, keeping us away from doing so much more with our lives? NEW EPISODE EVERY OTHER FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?si=10a72c7ae10f49e0...

Muslims read surah al-kahf (the chapter of the cave) every Friday. This chapter is known for the life lessons it weaves into memorable stories. Why is it that Muslims read this every week, and more importantly, what can we learn from these fables? NEW EPISODE EVERY OTHER FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?si=10a72c7ae10f49e0 APPLE PODCASTS: htt...

Muslims read surah al-kahf (the chapter of the cave) every Friday. This chapter is known for the life lessons it weaves into memorable fables. Why is it that Muslims read this every week, and more importantly, what can we learn from these fables? NEW EPISODE EVERY OTHER FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?si=10a72c7ae10f49e0 APPLE PODCASTS: http...

What is the one big thing you have always wanted to do in life? And are you still waiting to do it? This thing may bring you fear and a myriad of other negative emotions revolving around your perceived incompetence. I make the argument that it is exactly the thing that makes you feel these emotions is what is worth pursuing. NEW EPISODE EVERY OTHER FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open....

I always like to talk about how I got my grandpa's nose, the most distinctive nose in the family. Growing up, it bothered me in the way that it didn't look like the girls around me in its size and slope and shape. Today, however, I am aware of the fact that my nose is a tool for smelling, and to fixate on its curvature and way of being is to waste the precious time I have on this earth that could...

We have all once dreamt of having it all, but what happens when you entertain the idea? In this episode, I attempt to write down things the collective majority wants to do, and talk about what is keeping YOU from spending the rest of your life accomplishing these things. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?si=10a72c7ae10f49e0 A...

low iman is something every Muslim has tasted, or will at some point in their life. What does it feel like and where does it come from? In this episode, I explore the emotion and experience behind the concept of low iman, and how it ties back to a lack of understanding of an essential pillar of Islamic knowledge... who Allah even is. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://op...

you've no doubt at some point heard these words in school - 'critical thinking'. To some, it's triggering, but in the adult world, it's actually kind of sort of a teensy bit how you say... crucial. But what is it? What can it do for you, and how do you use it to shape the life that you want? NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?...

you see people every day... I hope. How do you treat those people? What do you think of them? What would you do if they mistreated you? The idea of showing goodness to others for nothing in return has been misconstrued to mean that someone is weak in their character and is not able to stand up for themselves. But it does the very opposite, it shows strength and firmness in a person's character to...

a 'best self' or the 'best version of yourself' is a thing that has recently been marketed ubiquitously on social media. They tell you to hit the gym, drink your green smoothies, journal and that's that. But what if there's more? What if there's another side to the story that no one ever told you about? NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkT...

confidence baby- but not like you know it. Our society loves talking about the outside appearance of confidence, forgetting the inner work it takes to reach true self-confidence. I also discuss the idea of 'internal confidence' as well as 'external confidence' and how the two complete each other in every step of our lives. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify....

What is this religion to which nearly 2 billion people dedicate their lives? Why is it so extremist and oppressive? In this episode, I introduce Islam through its fundamental source—the Quran. One can understand the religion simply by looking at the first page. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?si=10a72c7ae10f49e0 APPLE PODCA...

Imagine having access to all the money in the world, but all your life you've been withdrawing mere pennies. Muslims have access to Allah. To ask Allah, converse with Allah, plead Allah, but we forsake this special gift we've been given. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?si=10a72c7ae10f49e0 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.ap...

When are you gonna tell that person you don't want around anymore that you don't want them around anymore? Do you wait? Tell them? Pray for a miracle they'll disappear? It's as simple as telling them 'I don't find value in this anymore, but thank you for everything'. So why do we complicate it? But more importantly, why is it important for us to take that uncomfortable step for better change? NEW...

Why is this happening to our people? Why do they have to endure a literal gen0cide? Muslims must know, this is all happening by the will of Allah. In fact, nothing happens without the will of Allah. We feel scared, guilty, and angry, but we forget to turn to Allah in the midst of these circumstances, The All-Knowing, The All-Wise, The Best of Planners. From the river to the sea, Palestine will be...

Every Muslim girl has to face the hijab at some point in her life. I talk about my story with the hijab and the way I viewed it in different parts of my life. I used to look at it as something keeping me from living my life, to something I could not imagine living my life without. This episode is for every Muslim girl and her hijab. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://ope...

Why is everyone scared of doing good near-perfect work? Studies show perfectionism can lead to depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. But what if the way you've always thought about perfectionism was wrong? Perfectionism is not the devil, rather it's the way by which we go about implementing it that leads to our destruction. If used correctly, perfectionism can be the most beautiful thing. NEW...

NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/71zKZ8rtlkTbyjrzt9rrpL?si=10a72c7ae10f49e0 APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/sa/podcast/the-hippiearab-podcast/id1689933853 GOOGLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vVk4xMjIxNzE0MDI1?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjCkPjEypqAAxWhVqQEHWOoCaQQ9sEGegQIARAC MY SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagra...

In the age of distraction, the single-handedly most difficult task for an individual is finding themselves. In doing so, they open their lives to the opportunity of what it was always meant for. But why is finding oneself so difficult? I explore that the different facets of life, especially within this generation, preventing us from deep self-exploration and understanding. NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY...

"If it was that easy, everyone would do it". Going to the gym, learning a new language, memorizing the Qur'an- what do all of these have in common? They require you to leave your comfort zone. What is this zone? What does it do to you? And why is it important for you now more than ever to leave it and discover the zone of the unknown? NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY! PODCAST PLATFORMS: SPOTIFY: https://o...

Humans are prone to entropy. Falling down several times over is an inevitable natural thing. But what do we do to get ourselves back up? Who can we turn to in order to wipe the tears away, brush the dirt off our shoulders, and return stronger than last time? Most people choose to rely on themselves, or even other people. But what if I told you there exists a limitless all-powerful source beyond ou...