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The M Word Podcast follows the journey of friends Ikram, Najma and Zahur as they navigate life as young, black, Muslim women in their early 20’s living in London. Each bringing to the discussion their unique experiences and perspectives, this talented and funny trio has biweekly episodes where they discuss music, relationships and spirituality alongside their daily war on the pests of this Dunya.

The M Word


    • Mar 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 40m AVG DURATION
    • 76 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The M Word

    Damsels In Distress

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 108:55


    WE'RE BACK!!! This week najma and zahur declare themselves inadequate for today's societal values on womanhood. They also share their views on Britain housing Ukrainian refugees.

    Mo Goats Mo Problems

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 98:08


    In this weeks episode, Najma is accused of fetishising goats on her private YouTube page. We also share our methods on how to properly abuse men. Finally Zahur and Ikram explain how they'll attack najma in her future home.

    Chilly Condoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2022 107:54


    This week we dissect the story of how your favourite rapper likes to use hot sauce during saucy times. TW// we also talk about noncy family members and some horror stories we've heard. Zahur recalls a hilarious event from her childhood which includes an old white woman's pubes.

    Men shouldn't be seen nor heard

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 121:07


    In this episode, we address tiktok's shackles on our feet and how men with podcasts is a new societal low. We talk about the valid icks we as women have grown to hate

    White Men Of The Century

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2022 75:36


    In this episode we discuss all the ways in which men are inadequate in this dunya. We also share our thoughts on how people buy into brands and not the products.

    I Wanted To Retire At 11!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 96:01


    This week's episode is the last episode of the year! Thank you everyone who's listened, shared and supported!!!! I'm this episode we reflect on this year and set goals for 2022!

    Let Me Cry in My Shack

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2021 97:29


    SPOILER ALERT!!! Fast forward to 13:45 to avoid Spider-Man spoilers. In this episode we discuss the new Spider-Man movie until 13:45!!! We delve into all things currently circulating social media and the way animals have had enough with our shenanigans. We ask whether or not we would sign prenups or postnups and the reasons why

    Drippin In Sunflower Oil

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2021 97:07


    In this weeks episode, we evaluate why humans makes questionable decisions in the name of ‘fun'. Zahur accepts violence as a way of life, especially when trying to make a great escape. Ikram gives a verbal warning to the public.

    My God Can Do Anything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 115:57


    T/W: in this episode we delve into the injustices happening around the world. Zahur presents to us a conspiracy theory about Bare Grillz.

    Dora the Explorer is Blind

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 114:38


    In this episode we discuss how Najma has fallen victim to the Starbucks Pyramid Scheme. We also embark on a group therapy session and talk about the ways our childhoods formed our outlooks.

    What's In Your Sack?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 99:39


    In this episode, we discuss how we would torture men in alphabetical order, from appendix to toes. Ikram explains her plan to force the human race into a blood contract for CB. Najma shares her dream of becoming an ostrich.

    The Sperm Race

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 98:04


    This weeks episode we discuss the extent of fat phobia and why Phil from Morden family is the perfect husband and father.

    As A Man Ft. Diary Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 104:10


    Join us in this weeks episode as we host the lovely ladies from Diary Room; we get to know this trio on a personal level and get clued in on their adventures. We discuss all things music, men and mates

    Heavy Is The Vagina That Wears The Crown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 90:57


    In this weeks episode, we discuss why the question “what do you bring to the table” should be deleted from our memory box's. Ikram throws us in a spanner with her theory of the sun being our enemy. Zahur and ikram confirm that najma is the true villain in our space wars.

    The Longest Talking Stage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 92:11


    This weeks episode Ikram and Zahur go into detail about the very interesting talking stages they are in atm.

    Sew In Hijab

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 66:23


    In this episode, Najma and Ikram delve into the forbidden topic of Squid Game as their absentee cohost Zahur leaves them in the lurch. We discuss the comeback of the true queen of music Adele, and the upcoming concerts of The Script, Blxst and many more.

    Where is the love

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 108:06


    In this episode zahur and ikram become Dr Umar as they share their opinions on the state of romcoms today. Najma is also forced into submission to become our landlord in near future. Finally the first half of the pod, our energy is on low battery but don't worry we end the ep on a high.

    A Stray Marriage Proposal

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 92:04


    This weeks episode Zahur and Ikram tell their story about how they were almost ambushed into a marriage proposal. Najma tells us a story about an umbilical cord and our friend Najwa joins us at the end with a pressing dilemma.

    Defective Duo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 79:04


    TW: In this episode Ikram and Najma share their fear of the youth and delve into their respective experiences with body dysmorphia. It was during this episode that the pod officially reached 100,000 listeners so we gave a special shout out to everyone who's made our journey so far special!!

    A True Sharman ft Conscious Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 107:08


    This week's episode we're joined by the amazing Meriam, as she shares why she started her podcast and how she relates it back to Islam. Najma confesses how she led a SEN child to fail maths and ikram vowed to not fight her mans abuser because of her ankle.

    Leave Grandma Alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 100:47


    In this weeks episode, ikram shares the great names given to the mountain folk. Najma tells the tale about the unfortunate grandma and zahur explains her beliefs on why you shouldn't be attached to your lovers.

    We Are The Captains Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 69:00


    In this special episode, we're cosplaying pirates of the Indian Ocean in @TheBoatPod. In this intimate and lively setting we discuss our financial journeys as adults and the mantras that keep the money anxiety at bay. Ikram poses a question about long distance relationships and claims those who must parlay across the seas are stronger than others. Kadz also makes her debut on the pod with her seductive voice.

    BLM Halima ft Amira

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 88:32


    This weeks episode we are joined by our friend Amira who's a model, presenter, aspiring DJ and a creative. We cover topics from racism at work, TW// sexual harassment in the Somali community and how Amira got into her creative bag. Ikram tells a story of she almost got beaten up by an auntie on the train. Instagram: @themwordpodcast_ @mira.hxs

    Can I Pull You For A Chat Ft Sushi

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 105:58


    This week episode we're joined by the amazing Sushi. We discuss some of our tactics when trying to navigate conversations with men. Sushi also shares her journey of self acceptance and some of the trails and tribulations she's experienced. One of the most fun episodes we've recorded!!!!!

    Shit's Creek

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 87:05


    In this episode we DeBrief on DaBottom of the barrel. We also delve deep into discussions regarding when parenting should come to an end, as well as the logistics behind wedding prep. Ikram blesses us with a lovely story of how she runs siren drills in local coffee shops for fun.

    Chocolate and Indomie ft No Signal Radio Babes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2021 105:36


    In this weeks episode we are joined by the beautiful Huda and Ghadeer, two of the many amazing people that run No Signal radio and Recess parties. We discuss their journey of starting one of the most successful Black Radio stations as black Muslim women. We delve into our stories from uni, dugsi and school. Also can you mix your friendship groups?

    The Walls Have Eyes And Hijabs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 77:04


    In this weeks episode, najma shares how she left a child starving in her past. Ikram explains how far she will go to keep dave in her life after listening to his latest album and zahur threatens to drown najma and ikram in her walls.

    Cancer Retail Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 81:44


    In this episode, we try to decipher SZA's take on the English language. We also address Najma's near misses with nudity standing before the youth. Zahur drafts an email to the person responsible for iPhone emojis while Ikram makes an oath to not be so friendly.

    It was supposed to come HOME!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 111:21


    This episode is bought to you by chaos and violence! We dissect the ridiculous concept of our favourite childhood cartoons and Zahur shares a video we should all watch.

    Why Do We Listen To Najma?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 84:51


    In this weeks episode, zahur and ikram express the lack of trust they have in najma, when planning a trip. We also play the game paranoia and find out which one of us would wear a leash for a penis person. Finally najma shares her thoughts, on glasses, sand and vision. Follow us on Instagram @themwordpodcast_

    Milk of Magnesia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 101:54


    In this episode we're joined by our friends and fellow podcasters Babyface Pod, where we delve into all things toxic. We discuss the different creative ways to address the poorly melanated and which embarrassing celebrity we'd beat and delete.

    Rhythmless Sperm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 95:45


    In this weeks episode we talk about the different levels of pettiness. Najma tells us why she's banned from a certain shopping mall. We also try to figure out whether we like men who can dance or if we even like men at all.  Follow us on Instagram @themwordpodcast_

    There are SIX people in this room ft Poet

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 91:22


    In this episode we're joined by poet aka Guutale , where we discuss the importance of being of service to our community and paying our dues back home. Poets also drops gems on self care and the effects of positive affirmations.

    High on Hemp Milk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 121:21


    In this episode, we explore the age-old question: who the hell are Fiona and Adeola. We discuss which daily necessities we'd be willing to share with friends and Chuckie Online makes an appearance.

    “My parents didn't raise me well”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 112:52


    This week we dissect the actions of a drunk racist and her failed attempt of an apology. We go into how each of us would like to receive an apology? And are relationships on the same pedestal as close friendships?

    Call Me Barbara ft Rahma Ali

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 106:59


    TW: SEXUAL HARASSMENT, RAPE, MENTAL ILLNES,  In this episode we're joined by Rahma Ali, where we discuss the lack of accountability in male friendship groups and the struggles of being a woman whilst trying to navigate the patriarchal society. 

    Harold the Hussy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 86:52


    Ikram makes her re-debut on the pod following her experience as the weak one, the untrained one, the broken one. We delve into the hypothetical that almost tore us apart: would you masturbate your friend if their life depended on it?

    We're Going To Islam

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 107:05


    Ikram returns from her sick leave and we discuss what the month of Ramadan means to us. We also talk about the struggles of fasting as an adolescent and share some Taraweeh stories. Follow us on Instagram: @themwordpodcast_ For all enquiries: themwordpodcast@outlook.com

    Snitches Get Nando's ft Tazer Black

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 97:56


    In this episode, we are joined by Tazer Black where we discuss our theories on who would adapt to prison the best and who will add up being someone's bitch. Ikram also shares with us how she will leave her husband if he saves her life from a shark. Follow us on Instagram: @themwordpodcast_ For all enquiries: themwordpodcast@outlook.com

    The One Without Ikram

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 87:38


    Najma and Zahur discuss the unfortunate events of the previous week. Follow us on Instagram: @themwordpodcast_ For all enquiries: themwordpodcast@outlook.com

    “I'll punch my mum, she'll understand” ft Ramla Tyrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 121:18


    In this episode, we are joined by Ramla Tyrow who discusses her encounters on Bkchat Uk, as well as her overall experience with internet trolls, hate and living in the limelight. We also discuss the moral enigma of whether money justifies (attempted) murder.

    Return To Sender

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 106:06


    In this episode we explore the extent to which our collective hypochondria keeps us in ignorant bliss. We discuss the “self-made” billionaire Kylie's recent antics while exploring the plethora of reasons men are trash.

    Hell's Kitchenette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 94:50


    How do fish sleep? Who normalised working for 40+ hours a week? Is investing more important than paying your rent? Does Indomie give you cancer? 

    Toxic Lovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 91:53


    In this episode we dissect the realities of toxic relationships based on the Netflix film ‘Malcom and Marie'.

    The Promiscuous Ones

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 97:34


    In this episode, we discuss the age old question of #teamedward or #teamjacob. We also touch on the qualms of adjusting to life on the internet from virtual learning to the exposè of celebrity lives. We also tap into the conversation surrounding the existence of a spidey sense that allows us to pick up on bad vibes.

    Es Hora De Comer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 112:25


    Zahur is back to join us this week and the trio catch up on recent events. We share our most memorable stories in Thorpe park and explain how we try to attract a potential partner. Najma teaches us a new phrase in Spanish and we wrap it up with tiktok's...

    The one without Zahur

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 89:24


    In this episode Najma and Ikram delve into whether 2021 is a new year or just a 2020+1. We also talk on the horrors of dating apps and what it's like to get to know someone in these times. Instagram: @themwordpodcast_All...

    “The WAP chooses you” ft 90s baby show

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2020 130:31


    In this much awaited episode, we are joined by VP, Fred and Temi from the 90s baby show where we discuss the council's new swap-semen-for-shelter scheme. We also draw up alliances for the upcoming revolution, and address how dark can dark humour get?

    Colourist Convention ft Book Of Zu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 117:29


    In this episode we are joined by the eloquent BookofZu wherein we delve into the realm of racism and the realities of the content creating industry. This episode is filled with nuggets of wisdom and unfiltered conversation surrounding how people can be...

    Trials and Temptations ft Savage Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 116:15


    We're joined by savage dan in this week's episode, where we discuss all things relationships. We challenge whether men and women can be friends whilst addressing the cliches of using astrology to pick up wo(men)

    PPE: Periods, Puberty and Erections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 118:42


    This week we are joined by Tommy (the host of T and Waffles podcast) where we discuss antics in secondary school changing rooms, the science behind erections and beauty standards. Instagram: @themwordpodcast_@tandwafflespodAll...

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