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Muslim Enneagram is a podcast that explores the enneagram and its connections to Islamic Spirituality. Co-hosts Rehenuma Asmi and Najiba Akbar discuss the history of the enneagram, how they stumbled upon it as a personal growth framework, and their eventual discovery of its roots in Tasawwuf, or the purification of the self in Islam. They explore each enneagram type's story, make connections to the stories of well-known Sahaba and their personalities, offer insights for growth and development, and share reflections on how to connect the types back to the 99 names of Allah.

Najiba and Rehenuma


    • Mar 2, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 31m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Muslim Enneagram

    Ramadan Special: Embracing a Season of Change and Renewal

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 30:03


    This Ramadan special episode has a different format from our usual conversational approach, with each co-host presenting a brief segment related to the three mini-series topics we will explore throughout season four. Nada reflects on how we can mindfully meet our social needs this month, while balancing that need for connection with the importance of stillness and solitude. Najiba invites listeners to embark on a path toward greater presence this Ramadan, through accepting the natural gifts that come through our type and reflecting on Allah's attributes. Rehenuma reflects on our relationship to the Qur'an, our communities and our Creator, so that we can connect to them meaningfully through our head, body and heart.

    Embracing Conflict as a Source of Connection

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 32:49


    In this episode we talk about the enneagram's harmonic triads, and how each type brings a different strategy to conflict situations. We also look at examples from the Quran and sunnah of conflict and connection and talk about the importance of working through challenges and seeking support from others.

    Navigating Difference & Change in Community Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2025 22:56


    In this episode we explore how we can use the wisdom of the enneagram and the spiritual teachings of Islam to successfully navigate times of change in community/team settings and also look at examples from Islamic history that offer inspiration for creating successful group dynamics.

    Season 4 : Using the Enneagram for Work, Love & Healing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 1:29


    This new season will focus on applications of the enneagram to 3 different areas - working with others in community settings, relationships with friends and family, and our own inner healing work. Join us for fresh new content and an opportunity to dive deeper into the wisdom of the Enneagram.

    Enneagram and Romantic Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2024 29:40


    In this episode we explore how enneagram styles play a role in romantic relationships and talk about ways that the framework can be helpful in navigating our relationship with ourselves and others.

    Enneagram Styles in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 38:13


    In this episode, Najiba, Rehenuma and Nada explore how the enneagram intersects with the workplace. We reflect on aspects of how we show up, what we have learned about our own work style, and how we can be better colleagues to one another using the enneagram lens.

    Self-Reflection and Striving for Spiritual Renewal [Ramadan Episode]

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2024 29:02


    In this episode, Najiba opens with reflections about how the Enneagram can support our spiritual renewal during Ramadan, then discusses with Nada and Rehenuma how they each try to manage the core vice (“passion”) of their types. Together, they discuss the Enneagram principle of levels of development and its parallel with the Islamic concept of the levels of the nafs (the soul/ego/self). The co-hosts share practical ways they try to check their intentions and strive for higher virtues, and closeness to and contentment from God.

    The Enneagram & Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2024 28:30


    In this episode we explore how enneagram types and leadership styles intersect. Rehenuma and Nada share some of their personal reflections on leadership and offer insights on how to use the enneagram lens to serve others and make space for a variety of styles of engagement.

    Parenting and the Enneagram

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 27:26


    In this episode, we discuss how the enneagram has shaped our lens as parents and how it helps us interact with and support our children's development. When we see the unique perspectives and needs of our kids, we can respond to them with more openness and generosity, and less from a place of fear or needing to control. We also provide some helpful tips for parenting kids of all types.

    The Enneagram and Family Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2023 30:56


    How can familiarity with the enneagram inform and improve our family relationships at home? In this episode Najiba, Rehenuma and Nada reflect on their own journey with the enneagram and how it transformed their relationships with others in their family systems including parents, children and siblings.

    Honoring the Diversity of Personalities in Community Spaces

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2023 35:20


    In this episode Najiba and guest co-host Nada Zohdy explore how personality plays a role in community and communal spaces. How can we create spaces that are welcoming for all and honor the variety of needs that we all have? How does making space for this diversity benefit us all?

    Type 7: From Gluttony to Sobriety

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 25:12


    Join us for this last episode in our series on the nine types in depth. We will explore the journey of type 7, including the childhood story, and share tips for growth and development. We will also connect point 7 back to the 99 Names of Allah and explore the divine qualities that 7s can benefit from connecting with.

    Type 6: From Fear to Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 23:20


    In this episode, we explore point 6 on the enneagram. We discuss the childhood story and the characteristics of the personality at point 6. We look at how the 6 grows by stretching towards points 9 and 3, how to use the wings for growth, and discuss spiritual practices that can help 6s find their ground.

    Type 5: From Avarice to Non-Attachment

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 26:03


    In this episode, we explore point 5 on the enneagram. We discuss the childhood story and the characteristics of the personality at point 5. We look at how the 5 grows by stretching towards points 8 and 7, how to use the wings for growth, and discuss spiritual practices that can help 5s thrive.

    Type 4: From Envy to Equanimity

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 29:27


    In this episode, we explore point 4 on the enneagram. We discuss the childhood story and the characteristics of the personality at point 4. We look at how the 4 grows by stretching towards points 1 and 2, how to use the wings for growth, and discuss spiritual practices that can help 4s thrive.

    Type 3: From Deceit to Veracity

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 22:15


    In this episode, we explore point 3 on the enneagram, and how the story of the type centers around performing to earn the love of others. We discuss the childhood story and the characteristics of the personality at point 3. We also look at how the 3 grows by stretching towards points 6 and 9, and how to use the wings for growth.

    Type 2: From Pride to Humility

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 25:33


    In this episode we explore point 2 on the enneagram, and how the story developed at this point is about "giving to get." We discuss the childhood story, the lost part of the self, and the characteristics of the personality at point 2. We also look at the 2's developmental path on the circle and how we can utilize Islamic spiritual practices and concepts as part of the growth journey.

    Type 1: From Anger to Serenity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 38:09


    In this episode we explore point 1 on the enneagram, and how the story developed at this point is about reforming the self and others as a way to avoid criticism. We discuss the childhood story, the lost part of the self, and the characteristics of the personality at point 1. We also look at the 1's developmental path on the circle and how we can utilize Islamic spiritual practices and concepts as part of the growth journey.

    Type 9: The Path from Indolence to Right Action

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 38:32


    In this episode we explore point 9 on the enneagram, and how the story developed at this point is about accommodating others as a way to create harmony. We discuss the childhood story, the lost part of the self, and the characteristics of the personality at point 9. We also look at the 9's developmental path on the circle, the significance of points 3 and 6, and how we can utilize Islamic spiritual practices and concepts as part of the growth journey.

    Type 8: Exploring Strength and Vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 34:19


    In this episode we explore point 8 on the enneagram, and how the story developed at this point is about prizing strength over vulnerability. We discuss the childhood story, the lost part of the self (called the Soul Child), and the characteristics of the personality at point 8. We also look at the 8's developmental path on the circle, how to make use of the lines and arrows, and how we can utilize Islamic spiritual practices and concepts as part of the growth journey.

    Examining the Head Types

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 46:36


    In this episode we explore the three types in the head center, and how they each relate to the core emotion of fear and the search for security. We will look at how each type builds a strategy around this search, as a way to defend against fear. We also take a look at the stories of Imam al Ghazali, Ali ibn Abi Talib (r.a.), and Ibn Batuta and how their life stories reflect some of the characteristics of the head types.

    Feeling into the Heart Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 48:42


    In this episode we explore the three types in the heart center, and how they each relate to the core emotion of shame and the search for worthiness. We will look at how each type builds a strategy around this search, as a way to defend against the emotion of shame. We also take a look at the stories of Khadija, Ayesha, and Fatima - three blessed women who lived alongside the Prophet Muhammad and discuss how their stories reflect aspects of the heart center's key storylines.

    Exploring the Body Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 56:05


    In this episode we look at the Intuitive or "Body" Center of the Enneagram, which includes types 8, 9, and 1. We discuss why it is important to recognize the different centers of intelligence and how they types in this center relate to the core emotion of anger. We will also discuss examples of these types in Islamic history, and look at spiritual practices that relate to this center.

    The Enneagram & Islamic Spirituality

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 48:29


    In this episode we will take a closer look at the origins of the enneagram and its relationship to Islamic concepts of the purification of the nafs (soul) and the spiritual journey towards God. The enneagram serves as a mirror for us to recognize our state, so that we can begin the work of polishing our hearts from a more honest place.

    Our Story: Enneagram Discoveries

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 30:17


    Join us for our first episode where we talk about how we became enneagram enthusiasts, and what brought us together to start this podcast. We discuss our own entry points into this topic, and how discovering our enneagram type opened up a new lens for us to understand ourselves and others.

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