We Rise with Aaliyah

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Aaliyah Khan speaks with Baroness Shaista Gohir, CEO of Muslim Women’s Network UK and member of the House of Lords, about the urgent issues facing Muslim women today — from online misogyny and the manosphere to Islamophobia, domestic abuse, spiritual abuse, burnout and the need for stronger advocacy. Together, they explore why Muslim women’s voices matter now mor...

Liz McGee @lizyapping from TikTok joins me for a bold and honest conversation about the Haram Police: the hypocrisy, hate and harm of policing Muslim women online - and in real life! We talk misogyny, anti-Blackness, spiritual bullying, and why speaking back is not “making Islam look bad” - it is refusing to let patriarchy speak for God, and it is refusing to let extreme views be the only ones who...

Are the wives of the Prophet really the role models we should be emulating? Or is the narrative we've been told about the "ideal Muslimah" actually rooted in fear, control, and conformity? In this eye-opening episode, I question the conventional stories that have conditioned generations of women — revealing the powerful truth that even Allah gave the Prophet’s wives a choice, dignity, and agency d...

Our community is obsessed with 'saving the marriage' at the expense of the human beings living it - especially the woman. If it's not helping you thrive, your marriage isn't doing what it's supposed to. Welcome to WeRise with Aaliyah - in this podcast we have deep, unapologetic conversations about the things that are important to Muslim women today - women's rights in Islam, spirituality, cultural...

In this conversation with Dr. Sitara Akram, we candidly discuss the controversy and complexity of hijab, and question its status as fard (mandatory) in Islam. We also discuss terms like 'tabarruj, 'zeenah' and 'feminism', and address the Qur'anic perspective on modesty and behaviour, while taking into account the societal and historical context of revelation. Register for the Hijab Masterclass + Q...

In this heartfelt conversation, Mahmooda shares her profound journey of love, loss, and resilience after becoming a widow at a young age. She reflects on the deep bond she shared with her husband, the challenges of navigating life as a single mother, and the enduring nature of love that continues to guide her. 🗝Get my FREE Beginner's Guide to Islamic Feminism here www.we-rise.co.uk/resourceguide...

In this episode, I talk with Nadia the Spiritual Psychologist, about the often-hidden struggles of being a daughter-in-law in South Asian families. We unpack the pressure of in-law dynamics, the weight of family expectations on women, and what it feels like to never fully belong in your own home. Nadia shares how blending spirituality and psychology can help women set boundaries, heal family patte...

I’ve been wanting to do this episode for ages and I’ve finally gotten around to it!! I actually had 10 myths about feminism that I wanted to debunk, but I only got through 5…so looks like there will be a Part 2 at some point! This podcast episode covers Five Top Myths about Feminism (especially for Muslim women): 1. Feminism is contrary to Islamic principles 2. Feminism is a Western invention and...

In this powerful and nourishing conversation, I sit down with Hannah to talk all things women’s health, with a deep focus on womb healing and the impact of societal conditioning on how we care for ourselves - or don’t. Hannah opens up about her journey as a womb healer, a Muslim revert, and why reconnecting with the womb is such a vital part of our overall wellbeing. We speak about the ways women...

In this episode of WeRise with Aaliyah, I’m joined by Dr. Shehnaz Haqqani — professor of religion and Islamic feminist scholar — for a no-holds-barred conversation on faith, feminism, and fighting the patriarchy within Islamic spaces. We unpack:- How patriarchal interpretations of Islam have silenced women- Why so many Muslim women feel betrayed by their faith education- The role of intuition in I...

In this conversation, I talk to bestie Kausar Mukhtar to explore the themes of empowerment, expression, and the journey of self-discovery for Muslim women. We discuss the importance of creating a safe space for women to express their feelings and experiences, particularly in relation to patriarchal narratives. Kausar shares her insights on the role of storytelling in understanding oneself and the...