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Hey everyone, welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara stream their morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. - In this week's episode of #workingfromhomepodcast, Selina and Sara talk about unrequited self-love, decolonising your garden and living a life of Ihsaan after lockdown... - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

This week, Sara, Selina and Nafisa sit down for another 'Overrated/Underrated' session, and it works like this - the girls are challenged to each bring two subjects they'd like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated and then leave it for public scrutiny! Even the most mundane of topics sometimes give way to often layered and useful perspectives... - This episode, we find out that literally EVERYTHING is deep and meaningful as Nafisa unveils the politics of clothing pockets. We also talk about why you're 20's aren't the defining decade in your life and why labelling yourself can be detrimental to the story you tell yourself, of yourself...check out the article over on amaliah.com - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone, welcome to our second episode of our brand new series here on the Amaliah Podcast. We thought it was about time that we turn some of our most read pieces over on Amaliah.com into some of our most listened to tracks on the podcast. We present to you the Amaliah Anthology! - We're bringing amaliah.com articles to life with readings by the authors themselves, so that you can enjoy your favourite pieces in a new way. - Thank you to Afroze Fatima Zaidi for her reading of her piece, ‘The Mother Tongue as Resistance - Reflections on the Subtle Power of our Native Languages’. All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone! Welcome back to something a little different here on the Amaliah podcast... - Catch our beloved Amaliah community clocking into our pop-up podcast studio at last years Amaliah Nights In. Hear them document their musings with us and the world, and stream it here at the Amaliah podcast. - ​You're now listening to Salwa (@urgalsal on Instagram), Sara Choudhry and the kids of Amaliah, reciting the qur'an and speaking on experiences leading a double life. Thank you to Salwa, Sara and the children for taking part! ​- If you enjoy the Amaliah Podcasts and want to support our production click the link in our bio to support us! - ​** This episode was recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic.-

Hey everyone, welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara stream their morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. - In this week's episode of #workingfromhomepodcast, Selina, Nafisa and Sara talk about their Eid al-Adha, why the lockdown has been Islamophobic, and what being locked down has shown us about ourselves... - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone, welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara stream their morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. - In this week's episode of #workingfromhomepodcast, Sara and Nafisa return to a conversation about what it's like to enjoy your own company as we discuss the solo trip Nafisa took for her birthday, and why the most important solo trip you'll ever take is the life-long one of getting to know who you really are... - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

​Hey everyone! Welcome back to something new here on the Amaliah podcast... - Catch our beloved Amaliah community clocking into our pop-up podcast studio at last years Amaliah Nights In. Hear them document their musings with us and the world, and stream it here at the Amaliah podcast. - ​You're now listening to Sahra-Isha, founder of @asra.club, lawyer, Faiza and medical student, Sofiyyat speaking their experiences feeling unwelcome in the masjid, building a Black Muslim community and interfaith relationships. Thank you to Sahra-Isha, Faiza and Soofiyat for taking part! ​- If you enjoy the Amaliah Podcasts and want to support our production click the link in our bio to support us! - ​** This episode was recorded before the Covid-19 pandemic.-

Hey everyone, welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara stream their morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. - In this episode, Nafisa and Sara discuss what impact PMS has on your imaan, how Nafisa's taking care of her own b-day happiness, and why the second wave of covid-19 could turn London into the Hunger Games - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

This week, Sara, Selina and Nafisa sit down for another 'Overrated/Underrated' session, and it works like this - the girls are challenged to each bring three subjects they'd like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated and then leave it for public scrutiny! Even the most mundane of topics sometimes give way to often layered and useful perspectives... - This episode, we're talking about why we've been taught to read books incorrectly from the world's fastest reader, and re-learning the parameters of social media for female founders...check out the article over on amaliah.com - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone, welcome to our second episode of our brand new series here on the Amaliah Podcast. We thought it was about time that we turn some of our most read pieces over on Amaliah.com into some of our most listened to tracks on the podcast. We present to you the Amaliah Anthology! - We're bringing amaliah.com articles to life with readings by the authors themselves, so that you can enjoy your favourite pieces in a new way. - Thank you to Che Richards for her reading of her piece, ‘Why as a Second Generation Caribbean, I Will Never Consider England My Home’. All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone, welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara stream their morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. - In this episode, we catch up on our interactions with wellness over the week. We talk about the power of visualisation, what Aphantasia is and how to tap in to feminine energy. - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

This week, Sara, Selina and Nafisa sit down for another 'Overrated/Underrated' session, and it works like this - the girls are challenged to each bring three subjects they'd like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated and then leave it for public scrutiny! Even the most mundane of topics sometimes give way to often layered and useful perspectives... - This episode, we're talking about the overrated VOGUE 'challenge' and underrated methods to implementing good habits...check out the article over on amaliah.com - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone, welcome to our second episode of our brand new series here on the Amaliah Podcast. We thought it was about time that we turn some of our most read pieces over on Amaliah.com into some of our most listened to tracks on the podcast. We present to you the Amaliah Anthology! - We're bringing amaliah.com articles to life with readings by the authors themselves, so that you can enjoy your favourite pieces in a new way. - Thank you to Eman Yusuf for her reading of her piece, ‘Beekeeping: Understanding the God Given Role of Being a Guardian of Earth’. All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Welcome back to our fortnightly Two Sense episode, in which Selina, Nafisa + Sara hit the roundtable to put their two cents on 4 subjects they’d each like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated, making sense of everything from the mundane to the taboo and giving way to often useful and layered perspectives. - It's the last 10 days of Ramadan, so this week the ladies have brought 1 overrated and underrated each! They're talking about why Muslim women are prohibited from visiting graveyards, what books to read for the last 10 nights of Ramadan, and why you should turn your house into a greenhouse. - This episode is brought to you by Islamic Relief, who've sponsored this episode to help raise awareness of the millions who are now coping with the spread of covid-19 as well as the effects of war and poverty. Your sadaqah and zakat is needed now more than ever. You can head to islamic-relief.org.uk/ramadan to donate now and help save lives. May Allah swt allow us all to complete Ramadan, Ameen. All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support - AD *every now and then we partner with companies to bring you sponsored content, this helps us keep going at Amaliah. We strive to ensure we maintain the same integrity that keeps you engaged in our non-sponsored content.

Hey everyone! - Welcome to our new series! Catch our beloved Amaliah community clocking into our pop-up podcast studio at our new event series, Amaliah Nights In. Hear them document their musings with us and the world, and stream it here at the Amaliah podcast. - If this is you - get in touch, we want to include your names! In this episode, our mystery guests speak in the booth about moments they’ve doubted and found God, the ISOC cult, and everyone’s favourite subject - muslim marriage fantasies... - * this episode was recorded in December of 2019, pre-pandemic #stayhome - Enjoy!

Hey everyone, welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara stream their morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. - In this episode, we share our progress and tips on reading the Quran, and talk about how to navigate the last third of this holy month. - While the pandemic and lockdown has impacted many of our lives, across the world there are Muslims without access to basic healthcare and amenities. We’ve been working with Islamic Relief this Ramadan, who have sponsored this podcast to raise awareness of those in need and how you can help. Head to amaliah.com to find out more! May Allah swt allow us all to complete Ramadan, Ameen. - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Amaliah WFH / What we don't miss from pre lockdown life + Ramadan in lockdown Hey everyone! Welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara stream their morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. - In this episode, we’re reflecting on our first two weeks of Ramadan in quarantine, the importance of renewing our intentions and how we’re trying to spread out the act of giving this month. We’re also sharing a story of a sensitive nature linked to the COVID-19 virus, for those listeners who may wish for a heads up. - This episode is brought to you by Launchgood, who are making it easier to support incredible causes that are changing world. This year you can automate your donations so that you are giving a small amount every day and doing a daily good deed! May Allah swt allow us all to complete Ramadan, Ameen. All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone, welcome to another brand new series here on the Amaliah Podcast. We thought it was about time that we turn some of our most read pieces over on Amaliah.com into some of our most listened to tracks on the podcast. We present to you the Amaliah Anthology! - We're bringing amaliah.com articles to life with readings by the authors themselves, so that you can enjoy your favourite pieces in a new way. - Thank you to Sara Omar for her reading of her piece, ‘Our History in Words, An Interview With My Mum About Her Life in Somalia’. All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Amaliah WFH / What we don't miss from pre lockdown life + Ramadan in lockdown Hey everyone! Welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara stream their morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. - This episode, the ladies talk about what we don't miss from pre lockdown life, reflecting on a lockdown Ramadan and Nafisa'a annual announcement about charity admin costs. - This episode is sponsored* by Islamic Relief. *Every now and then we partner with companies to bring you sponsored content, this helps us keep going at Amaliah. We strive to ensure we maintain the same editorial integrity that keeps you engaged in our non-sponsored content. Find out more about our Ramadan campaign here: https://bit.ly/AmaliahRamadan - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Welcome back to our fortnightly Two Sense episode, in which Selina, Nafisa + Sara hit the roundtable to put their two cents on 4 subjects they’d each like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated, making sense of everything from the mundane to the taboo and giving way to often useful and layered perspectives. - This week the ladies are talking about the death of the oil industry, a historical venture into an 'isolated' Ramadan and productivity in quarantine, all against the backdrop of what's unfolding with covid-19. - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone! Welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara have decided to stream their daily morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. Join them Mon-Thurs at 5pm to stay connected. - This episode, the ladies talk about rearranging our 9-5 structures and the politics rooted in this pandemic. - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone! Welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara have decided to stream their daily morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. Join them Mon-Thurs at 5pm to stay connected. - The ladies reflect on how to stay clear of F-boys in quarantine, bulldozing through week 3 at home and what you can do to help our NHS. - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Welcome back to our fortnightly Two Sense episode, in which Selina, Nafisa + Sara hit the roundtable to put their two cents on 4 subjects they’d each like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated, making sense of everything from the mundane to the taboo and giving way to often useful and layered perspectives. - This week the ladies are talking about our wider financial structures in light of what's unfolding with covid-19, why isolation could be a good thing for our religion, and the sudden transition to home-life school-life. - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone! Welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara have decided to stream their daily morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. Join them Mon-Thurs at 5pm to stay connected. - The ladies reflect on their first weekend in the #socialdistancing coronavirus climate and Selina puts her two cents on Nafisa and Sara's conversation about the hijab! - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone! Welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara have decided to stream their daily morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. Join them Mon-Thurs at 5pm to stay connected. - The ladies discuss the panic buying craze and they throw a surprise online birthday party for Selina's youngest, Eesa! - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone! Welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara have decided to stream their daily morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. Join them Mon-Thurs at 5pm to stay connected. - This is a short one from Sara and Nafisa! We apologise for the sound quality in this one, tomorrow's will be back to normal! - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone! Welcome to Amaliah works from home! Selina, Nafisa and Sara have decided to stream their daily morning meetings where they check in with each other whilst social distancing, share reflections and try to keep up the morale during these uncertain times. Join them Mon-Thurs at 5pm to stay connected. - In this episode Nafisa talks to her neighbour and goes to rescue the podcast equipment, Sara tries to stop her Mum going to Egypt and Selina reflects on mental health challenges during isolation and her reflections on community. - All our love and duas always, the Amaliah team x - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Welcome back to our fortnightly Two Sense episode, in which Selina, Nafisa + Sara hit the roundtable to put their two cents on 4 subjects they’d each like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated, making sense of everything from the mundane to the taboo and giving way to often useful and layered perspectives. - This week the ladies are talking about financial wealth, our role in media dragging culture, how to ACTUALLY have fun, and reframing 'visiting' culture. - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Welcome to Amaliah’s monthly sex series, 'Lights On'. - We’ve brought in our favourite village aunty, community scholar and sex expert, Angelica Lindsey-Ali to answer your questions, concerns and curiosities on all things related to sex, intimacy and body confidence - so that we’re no longer in the dark. - In episode 4, you're asking Angelica about sexiness and self worth, advice on having a sex life whilst living with the in-laws and tips on talking dirty. - If you would like your question answered in the next episode submit here: amaliahsexednews.typeform.com/to/yJYBSt . If you love what you're hearing and want to hear more, support our production by heading over to: www.amaliah.com/support - Artwork by Lakshmi Hussein © find her at thislakshmi.com Follow Angelica on Twitter and IG @villageauntie - This episode was produced by Amaliah.com Music by @iamryanlittle who you can find here on Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify.

Hey everyone! - Welcome to our new series! Catch our beloved Amaliah community clocking into our pop-up podcast studio at our new event series, Amaliah Nights In. Hear them document their musings with us and the world, and stream it here at the Amaliah podcast. - You're now listening to lawyer, Faiza and medical student, Sofiyyat speaking on support and what it looks like, black Muslim stereotypes, and pleasing your parents vs. doing what you want. - Enjoy!

In this episode of #smalltalkpodcast, we talk to Dr Azeezat Johnson about what it means to exist and resist, what whiteness is as a structure and how Islamophobia and anti-blackness are inextricably linked. What is the effect of structural violence on everyday lives and how can we make a change in big and small ways? - - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support - An Amaliah Podcast Music by @iamryanlittle - Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify CHECK THESE OUT: Recent works by Azeezat: Johnson, Azeezat (2019). 'Throwing our bodies against the white background of academia.' Area. https://doi.org/10.1111/area.12568 Johnson, Azeezat & Fernandez, Shereen (2019). 'Where does Shamima Begum exist?' Ceasefire Magazine. Johnson, Azeezat, Joseph-Salisbury, Remi & Kamunge, Beth (eds.) (2018). The Fire Now: anti-racist scholarship in times of explicit racial violence, London: Zed Books. Johnson, Azeezat (2018). 'Introducing The Fire Now'. Media Diversified. Azeezat Recommends: El-Enany, Nadine (2019). 'Britain as the spoils of empire'. Manchester University Press. Emejulu, Akwugo & Sobande, Francesca (eds.) (2019). To Exist Is to Resist: Black Feminism in Europe, London: Pluto Press. Manzoor-Khan, Suhaiymah (2019). Postcolonial Banter, Birmingham: Verve Poetry Press.

Welcome to Amaliah’s monthly sex series, 'Lights On'. - We’ve brought in our favourite village aunty, community scholar and sex expert, Angelica Lindsey-Ali to answer your questions, concerns and curiosities on all things related to sex, intimacy and body confidence - so that we’re no longer in the dark. In this episode, we're asking Angelica for a 101 on male erogenous zones, why women should 'get there' first, and how to 'taste good'. - If you would like your question answered in the next episode submit here: amaliahsexednews.typeform.com/to/yJYBSt - Artwork by Lakshmi Hussein © find her at thislakshmi.com Follow Angelica on Twitter and IG @villageauntie - This episode was produced by Amaliah.com Music by @iamryanlittle who you can find here on Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify. Support us! If you love what you're hearing and want to hear more, support our production by heading over to: https://www.amaliah.com/support

Hey everyone! We're back with our FINAL two sense of the year... ...we know. How did that happen! - Alhamdullilah, we've reached another year of the podcast with some amazing feats under our belt, including winning the grassroots production of the year award, we're super proud and grateful to our community for supporting. - Our first ever episode was called Life Before Amaliah - we spoke to co-founders Selina and Nafisa about who they are and how they got started on this beautiful family journey. So, for this end of year two sense special, we've decided to record a part 2 of the conversation - instead, we're reflecting on life AT Amaliah, now going into our 5th year. - It's been an incredible journey so far, Alhamdullilah, and we can't wait to see what's next. Listen in for our 'two sense' on maintaining a business, being a team leader, our challenges, and growths. - Love the Two Sense Family ♥️ - If you would like to support our production please visit amaliah.com/support CHECK THESE OUT: A TWO SENSE Special | Life Before Amaliah; How Did We Get Started? https://soundcloud.com/amaliahpodcast/episode-1-life-before-amaliah-com-voices-podcast-selina-nafisa-bakkar US at USTWO https://soundcloud.com/ustwo-fm/what-i-wish-id-known-ii-start-up-edition-the-podcast OUR AWARD https://www.instagram.com/p/B5c6xYrpLR4/

SNIPPET! - What’s the role of an agent? How much do you make from publishing a book? What makes a bestseller? Should you self-publish? - Perhaps you have an idea, maybe you’ve written your whole book or maybe you just want to understand the publishing industry better. Our panelists demystify the publishing process, dispel myths and offer helpful advice to get you on track in this one-off Amaliah Podcast special, 'Amaliah Presents; How to get published'. - Sign up to amaliah.com/members to get exclusive access to this hour long listen in on practical insights to help you take your next steps towards getting published...

It's here! Our highly anticipated second episode of 'Lights On' with Angelica Lindsey-Ali' has arrived, and this time, our favourite village aunty is bringing the nitty-gritty on how to get that O... - Community scholar and sex expert, Angelica Lindsey-Ali is here every month to answer your questions, concerns and curiosities on all things related to sex, intimacy and body confidence - so that we’re no longer in the dark. - If you would like your question answered in the next episode submit here: amaliahsexednews.typeform.com/to/yJYBSt - Artwork by Lakshmi Hussein © find her at thislakshmi.com Follow Angelica on Twitter and IG @villageauntie - This episode was produced by Amaliah.com Music by @iamryanlittle who you can find here on Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify.

How are ideas about tackling climate change actually working against people of colour in the context of the current climate crisis? What is it about the climate change movement and initiatives like Extinction Rebellion, that makes climate change activism inaccessible to people of colour? - In this episode of #smalltalkpodcast, we talk to Muna Suleiman and Munadiah Aftab about the global North's impact on climate change, and how Islam and environmentalism are linked. - The climate crisis is trending with some urgency behind it, as some of the world's poorest countries continue to suffer from the impact of CO2 emissions and consumption of the world's resources. Without systemic change and a lack of education of the masses, the climate crisis is at a loss. Muna & Munadiah offer a digestible insight into the world of activism, systemic corruption of the world's resources and what our religion has to say about being stewards of the earth... - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support - An Amaliah Podcast Music by @iamryanlittle - Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify

Welcome to Amaliah’s new monthly series Lights On. - We’ve brought in our favourite village aunty, community scholar and sex expert, Angelica Lindsey-Ali to answer your questions, concerns and curiosities on all things related to sex, intimacy and body confidence - so that we’re no longer in the dark. In our first episode, we're asking Angelica about submissive sex, what advice she'd give to a single woman with a high sex drive, and how to change up your repetitive sex life. - If you would like your question answered in the next episode submit here: https://amaliahsexednews.typeform.com/to/yJYBSt - Artwork by Lakshmi Hussein © find her at thislakshmi.com Follow Angelica on Twitter and IG @villageauntie - This episode was produced by Amaliah.com Music by @iamryanlittle who you can find here on Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify.

It works like this - Selina, Nafisa and Sara are challenged to each bring 4 subjects they'd like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated and then leave it for public scrutiny! Even the most mundane of topics sometimes give way to often layered and useful perspectives... - This week the ladies are talking recording from Cornwall! They're speaking on the underrated connection between spirituality and mental health, Selina's UKIP neighbour and our TWO SENSE marriage & relationships special. - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support

Welcome to our first 'TWO SENSE' , special episode on the #amaliahpodcast!! Selina, Nafisa and Sara sit down to hash out and unpack interviews that we've conducted with 11 Muslims about dating, finding the one and if getting married is luck or effort, in true Two Sense style. - ​We're looking forward to hearing what people make of the conversations we've had! Thank you to everyone who helped make this episode possible, including; Raifa, Saima, Ayo, Mohammed, Deryn, Lukman, Zinah, Faima, Ruqaiya, Nuriddeen and Faatimah. We pray you all benefit from something in here. - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support - Artwork by Alexis Eke © | This episode was produced by Amaliah.com , sound by Mario Saad and Music by @iamryanlittle who you can find here on Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify. -

It works like this - Selina, Nafisa and Sara are challenged to each bring 4 subjects they'd like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated and then leave it for public scrutiny! Even the most mundane of topics sometimes give way to often layered and useful perspectives... - This week the ladies are talking an underrated Muslim minority history and the gripes of instagram worthy, exclusive ethical living. - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support -

How have our ideas on sex and intimacy between a couple been misconstrued in the context of religious education? And how are Muslim women getting ready for sex and intimacy? - In this episode of #smalltalkpodcast, Sara's talking all the taboos - porn, masturbation and the inhibition of female sexual pleasure with none other than @villageauntie, Angelica Lindsey-Ali. - Angelica is a U.S based certified sexual health educator and community scholar whose work over the span of 20 years has sought to challenge and unlock conversations around sex from a faith based perspective, catering to female pleasure. - Conversations on sex are often shrouded in taboos amongst the Muslim community, which may be a result of some clear parameters about what cannot take place between two Muslims before marriage, but what impact are misplaced taboos having on the development of a healthy sex life for Muslim couples, and more specifically how is it inhibiting the development of female pleasure? - Against the backdrop of Amaliah's Sex Ed Survey, Sara and Angelica discuss sex and female pleasure in the context of Islam as a sex positive religion. - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support - An Amaliah Podcast Hosted and Produced by Sara Amin - Music by @iamryanlittle - Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify

It works like this - Selina, Nafisa and Sara are challenged to each bring 4 subjects they'd like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated and then leave it for public scrutiny! Even the most mundane of topics sometimes give way to often layered and useful perspectives... - This week the ladies are talking an underrated God Confidence and an overrated 'First Culture'. - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support -

What's food got to do with heritage? - This year Amaliah.com's little sis HalalGems.com hosted a not so little festival #streeteatsfest in the heart of London to celebrate diversity in food and culture! The 3 day event saw thousands of people enjoy some of the best street food London has to offer, as well as some amazing events including our panel on food and heritage with guests Fatma Al-Baiti @meetmeatfatmas , Ayaan Abdullahi from @poetryandshaah & @everydaymuslimheritage 's Sadiya Ahmed and hosted by our very own Selina Bakkar to discuss why one meal can tell us everything. - Bon Apettittttt familyy - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support -

Selina, Nafisa and Sara are back recording 'Two Cents'; Ramadan Edition this week. - The girls have each brought one 'Overrated' and one 'Underrated' subject to pick apart and debate, and then leave for public scrutiny. They're talking an overrated 'Ramadan High' and an underrated 'Dawah Movement' in this one... - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support -

Selina, Nafisa and Sara are back recording 'Two Cents' after a small hiatus organising the UK's biggest Halal Street Food Festival at Old Spitalfields market! They've had some time to rack up some subjects to debate for their 'Overrated//Underrated' format but, just in time for Ramadan, food is on all of their brains... - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support -

What does Islamophobia really mean? Can a British Muslim identity really exist? In this episode, Sara’s in conversation with Suhaiymah Manzoor Khan, writer, educator and spoken word poet. In 2017, Suhaiymah went viral for her performance at the London Roundhouse Poetry Slam Final for her piece, 'This Is Not A Humanising Poem'. Against the backdrop of both recent efforts to re-define the term Islamophobia and Shamima Begum having her British Citizenship stripped from her, we wanted to talk to Suhaiymah about the ways in which she thinks that Muslims can be and are being dehumanised and what her interpretation of Islamophobia means for how we reflect on what the British Muslim identity is up against. - Sara and Suhaiymah skip the Small Talk and discuss some hard-hitting questions on the #amaliahvoicespodcast - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support - An Amaliah Podcast Hosted and Produced by Sara Amin - Music by @iamryanlittle - Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify

Can Muslims exist consciously in a capitalist world? - Sara's in conversation with Hoda Katebi, radical anti-capitalist and a rising voice in the fashion industry. She's the author of online political fashion publication JooJoo Azad, the book Tehran streetstyle, and hosts #becauseweveread, an international book club born from her internet viral clap-back on WGN morning news. - At whose expense is the demand for modest fashion? Is it unrealistic to want to cleanse the supply chain? And is Islam at direct odds with capitalism?… - Sara and Hoda skip the Small Talk and discuss some hard-hitting questions on the #amaliahpodcast - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support - An Amaliah Podcast Hosted and Produced by Sara Amin - Music by @iamryanlittle - Soundcloud, Apple Music and Spotify

We've had a little re-model here at Amaliah! Our popular 'Overrated//Underrated' episodes are back with a new name, but we'll be continuing to put our TWO CENTS into every episode! It works like this - Selina, Nafisa and Sara are challenged to each bring 4 subjects they'd like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated and then leave it for public scrutiny! Even the most mundane of topics sometimes give way to often layered and useful perspectives... This week we're exploring how Uber trips may be helping the environment, what we can learn from the story of the Prophet's companion Talaiba and his migration, and how micro-aggressions has shifted people out of mainstream commuting and office spaces. - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support -

Selina, Nafisa and Sara are back at Huckletree this week, discussing the pressures on women to get married in the Muslim community & living your best life at 88 in Wakanda. It works like this - the girls are challenged to each bring three subjects they'd like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated and then leave it for public scrutiny! Even the most mundane of topics sometimes give way to often layered and useful perspectives...

Selina, Nafisa and Sara are back at Huckletree this week, debating Dubai and spiritual ills & getting hyped up for Amaliah's first movie premiere of 'The Judge'. It works like this - the girls are challenged to each bring three subjects they'd like to unpack and debate as being either overrated or underrated and then leave it for public scrutiny! Even the most mundane of topics sometimes give way to often layered and useful perspectives... - If you enjoyed this episode and want to support our production visit amaliah.com/support -