The Muslim In The Room

In this final episode of Season Two, we discuss the many lessons we learned during the pandemic. We also discuss the reflection on 2021, the pandemic, the loss of loved ones, the resiliency we have shown, and the revival of beautiful bonds of family and friends. We also talk about the various goals and resolutions we have for 2022. Listen in and let us know what you think.

In today's episode, we will discuss performative anti-racist work in the Muslim community. We know racism runs rampant in our Muslim community. Due to the lasting impact of colonialism, racism is deeply entrenched in our communities, sometimes the practices are covert. This is a needed topic. It leads us to ask many critical questions. Are we starting to scratch the surface? What actions can we take to build solidarity and bridges with the Black Muslim community? How are we responding to the anti-racism work? Is the mosque taking a proactive approach to addressing racism? Tune in to listen to our discussion and what actions can we take to address this relevant topic.

In this episode, we will discuss worship and the difficulties it brings. Is worship supposed to be easy? Or does it require a struggle? What aspects of worship are difficult? Does the struggle in worship bring us peace and tranquillity? Or perhaps more rewards? Tune in to listen to our discussion on these questions raised. Let's stay real with our conversation and give people more room to express themselves. Don't forget to tell us on Instagram your thoughts and feedback!

In this episode, we speak with Melissa McLetchie, a revert sister, a Ph.D. candidate, a wife and an amazing mother of two girls. Melissa is a strong advocate for prison reform and abolition and uses her experiences of being in a 20-year relationship with a Muslim man who has a history of imprisonment to guide her research. In 2020 she completed a Mitacs funded research study exploring the experiences of racialized women supporting an imprisoned loved one during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, she spoke about her lived experiences, the inequities of Muslim prisoners and her advocacy work. Melissa is an advocate for prison abolition and a scholar-activist. Please visit Melissa's website for more information regarding her work. www.melissamcletchie.com

In this episode, we will speak of empowered choices. Enjoy the genuine discussion with two podcasters from, The Coffee With Cream Podcast, Roda Omer and Bilqees Quick. Tune in to listen to what is an empowered choice? How do we know if we made the right choice? What are the motivations behind our empowered choices? How are my choices affecting others? So many gems in one episode. Tune in to listen to an inspirational and insightful conversation with Roda and Bilqees.

Today we are chatting about finding joy in the little things. The past few years have been quite a change for many of us. With the pandemic, our lives have been so out of control. Many of us are actively seeking relief and joy. In this episode, we will discuss what brings us joy. Tune in to the episode to find out what brings us joy. Also, don't forget to tell us on Instagram - what brings you joy?

 In today's episode, Huda and Asmaa discuss the complexities of searching for love as a single Muslim. They address the critical questions raised and share their genuine responses. Tune in to listen more.Thank you for listening. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

Episode One - WELCOME BACK Salaam and welcome to The Muslim in the Room. In this episode, enjoy the conversation on the updates on our lives and, welcoming you all to season two. We are back now with many stories, guest speakers and thought-provoking conversations. Thank you for listening don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

We finished our first season we recorded some awesome podcasts for you guys we talked about everything that we could think of from amazing topics like the BLM movement in the Muslim community, what we should do about Muslim influencers taking off their hijabs, self-care, how to battle  the idea of being a perfect parent, Muslim business practices, the pandemic burnout and so much more.We hope that season 2 is going to be even more beneficial. Please Subscribe,  share the show with your friends and family,  and follow us on Instagram. We appreciate your feedback and comments and let us know how we're doing and let us know the topics that you would like to hear on season two. As we enter the last 10 nights of Ramadan we wish you all the very best, May all your prayers and duas be accepted. We will be signing off for the rest of the month so that we can maximize our Ramadan and so that we can actually practice what we preach as well and take some self-care.Connect with us on Instagram to let us know what other topics you'd like us to discuss in season two 

We know that when we spread goodness and when we spread advice and people take it and people incorporate it that or we teach people something that we get the reward for them learning it and then applying.But at the same time how much is too much inspiration consumption on social media and group chats?How do we achieve a balance between enjoining in the good of Ramadan and its ibadah with our friends and loved ones but at the same time keep our perspective in check when we see other people's deeds and actions?Thank you for listening don't forget to subscribe. leave a review and come hang out with us on Instagram

Assalaamu Alaikumwell-known and welcome to the Muslim in the Room. Today we're chatting about the commercialization of Ramadan. How many decorations are too many? At one point we do have to ask ourselves, is Ramadan becoming too materialistic and losing its spiritual nature? Today we have a special guest, Sudduf Wyne who is a well known Muslim business coach for Muslim women entrepreneurs. She's a mom of three – triplets mashaAllahConnect with us on Instagram and you can find Sudduf on Instagram here as well as her website  Thank you for listening Please subscribe and leave a review.

How do you create a safe space where your friends and loved ones can confide in you about their problems and struggles? How do we hold ourselves accountable when we slip into speaking negatively about someone? How do we steer conversations away from backbiting? We have some great tips we've learned from family and friends that we hope are beneficial for you. Let us know in the reviews below or over on Instagram how you steer clear of backbiting. Thank you for listening   

There have been so many conversations lately about this topic, and one thing that keeps coming up is how women's body parts are "trending." Back in the day when I was growing up, being stick-thin was the trend in the age of low-rise jeans. Whereas now, we're entering a phase where there's more acceptance for different body types – to a limit, of course. So how do we take care of our health without resorting to body-shaming or attaching so much value to the way we look that it becomes overwhelming. Thank you for listening don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

We recently saw a post on Facebook that said that women should only be aspiring to be good wives and mothers, which struck a chord with many women who disagreed.Who gets to determine what a woman should or shouldn't do?Where does a woman's true value lie?Who says women have to do it all? Thank you for listening to today's episode,  leave us a review and tell us what you think about the statement Can Women Have It All? and connect with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/themuslimintheroom/

What does financial independence look like when t in today's society, where usually both partners have to work to survive?We also talk about prenups to protect a woman's wealth.Thank you for listening to this episode; continue the conversation with us over at Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/themuslimintheroom/   

We have a special guest, Huda Ashoor, on our show today! Huda is a project manager and a researcher, her area of research is in health care. So much has changed in the marriage landscape during the last decade. It is interesting to note how much has changed. What should a woman do if she is single and has approached her mid-30s or above? How things changed from your 20s to your 30s in finding a suitable match for yourself? In today's episode, Huda and Asmaa discuss this topic and address the critical questions raised! Tune in to listen more.Thank you for listening. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

Many people came out of the woodworks claiming that Halima's relationship with her mother was toxic, and she quit to make her mother happy. Why are women who take off the hijab celebrated and those who take steps to protect their hijab villainized? Should parental advice and ultimately be taken as toxic behavior, or is it just parents looking out for their child's best interest? Join us as we discuss these questions and more on this week's episode. Thank you for listening; please don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. Instagram @themuslimintheroom Supermodel Halima Aden and The Hijab  

How are we dealing with being the mom, the teacher, cook, cleaner, and emotional support staff to our kids, especially in maybe a smaller living space not designed for everyone to be home all day and night?Well, TikTok, Binge-watching t.v., hiding from the kids, and eating ice cream.And you know what all of these things are OK.We're all living in a global pandemic, and it's alright if you're not being productive and take care of yourself in any way that helps you feel good and safe.Thank you for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review. 

When modesty has become a commodity, more companies are catering to the fashion and lifestyle needs of Muslim women. Are we demanding ethical business practices? Should we hold  Muslim content creators or product, or service providers to a higher standard of ethics? How much personal responsibility should we have as consumers when it comes to our spending habits? Thank you for tuning into today's episode, don't forget to leave a review and subscribe in iTunes. Follow us on @themuslimintheroom on Instagram

In this episode, we will discuss the various complexities of motherhood and the pressures in our society to be the "perfect parent".  As parents, are we seeking validation from everyone around us?Are we making decisions on what is right for our families, or are we basing our decisions on the notion of a "perfect parenthood"?  Join the discussion and tell us what you think in the comments.Thank you for listening don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

How can Muslim scholars be charging money for teaching Islamic knowledge to our community? Are Muslim organizations profiting off of Islam? Today we will be talking about the resistance present in our Muslim community towards monetizing Islamic knowledge.  On the other hand, we want to discuss: How can we support our Muslim scholars and students of knowledge in their journey of propagating Islam and sustaining their livelihood? Can we hold our Muslim institutions accountable for monetizing Islamic knowledge?  Thank you for listening. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

 We've all seen what self-care looks like on social media. We see Self-care through the lens of spas, and hair salons, shopping trips, and pretty drinks. Everything carries this tone of positivity that can become toxic. This view leads us to push down our feelings of overwhelm or stress instead of doing the hard work of taking care of our mental and physical health. If we look at another aspect, we are regularly told that we should be great full and say Alhamdulillah when the problem is not gratitude. It's stress, depression, anxiety, and feeling overwhelmed because of the emotional workload we have as women. How do we change this collectively so that our mindset, life expectations, and outlook are better? We hope you've enjoyed this episode. Thank you for listening, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.

How should we approach a topic of Muslim influencer and removing of Hijab? There is often a very polarizing reaction. Some of us feel very hurt by their decision to remove the Hijab, while others think this is a freedom of choice. In this episode, we discuss the complexity of this issue. Should Muslim influencers be held accountable for their decision to remove the Hijab? Are they aware of the negative impact it may have on their audience? Are they authentic with their true feelings? How should we approach this topic without feeding into the Islamophobe's perspective of removing the Hijab? Let's discuss this critically and engagingly. Thank you for listening. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom 

What do you think of when you hear the name  Instagram mom?  The characteristics that come to our minds are beautiful, perfect, someone with a spotless house, and her kids always wear the cleanest and well put together outfits.  Let's get real. Does this sound like our motherhood experience? Probably not! In this episode, we will discuss Muslim motherhood and Instagram moms. Who is an Instagram mom? Are our daily struggles with motherhood relatable to Instagram moms and how they portray themselves? What is your perception of the Instagram mom?  What should she be?  What are the consequences of following an Instagram mom? Let's get real with this conversation. Thank you for listening. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

Boundaries were unheard of in our parents' generation. Is it more of a luxury to speak of boundaries now? It may seem like that when we set our boundaries even with our loved ones. Boundaries are often not received well by our families, friends, or communities, although Islamic teaching promotes healthy boundaries. Why do we look down upon people when we set our limits? Islamically, shouldn't set boundaries to be incumbent upon all of us? In this episode, we discuss how we should navigate our lives by setting clear boundaries that allow us to have satisfying and meaningful relationships. What happens when we don't set clear boundaries? Let's delve deeper into this topic. Thank you for listening. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom 

This summer and continuing even today, protests continue about police brutality and institutional racism. Many people in our community have decided to remain silent or deny that we have these same issues happening in the Muslim community. In this episode, we discuss why our masjids and organizations limit their efforts to just PR letters with no substantial changes?  We need to make online and offline to create real allyship and not only performance allyship. Thank you for listening don't forget to leave a review and subscribe and connect with us on Instagram @themusimintheroom

The Muslim in the Room podcast,  a talk show hosted by Three Awesome Canadian Muslim Women, Asmaa, Eman, and Zainab. We're so happy you're here.The Muslim in the room aims to create a new category of discourse in the Muslim Community to address and confront social issues that have a significant bearing on Muslims like us living in the west.We would love for you to join us every week for a new episode. Please subscribe on Apple podcast, Google podcast, Spotify, or your preferred podcast app.  Occasionally we may have some interviews, guest appearances, and extra content for you, so be sure to subscribe and join us every week.You can follow us @themuslimintheroom on Instagram to stay connected