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(0:00) Intro(1:52) Sahil Adeem Takes the Stage(3:13) Why Are You Really Here?(7:52) Why Everything Must Be Redefined Through Islam(9:32) Redefining Life Through the Lens of the Quran(10:57) Is Pakistan Really an “Islamic Republic”?(12:00) Imagine the Prophet ﷺ Entering Your Home(27:36) Muslim Women, Technology, and Developing Intelligence(31:01) Are We Truly Developing Our Children's Minds?(47:37) Why Sahil Adeem Places Hope in the Pashtuns(49:30) What Really Makes a Nation Powerful?(53:48) How the Quran Transforms a Person(58:24) Why Muslims Struggle With an Inferiority Complex(1:04:47) What Religious Action Really Means(1:14:58) Why Are Muslims Still Afraid?(1:34:39) Western Culture and the Muslim Identity Crisis(1:44:35) Palestine, Muslim Responsibility, and Difficult Questions(1:54:40) How Childhood Conditioning Shapes Identity(2:13:59) How Parents Shape a Child's Entire Belief System(2:34:09) How National Identity Is Taught During Childhood(2:37:23) Pakistan's National Heroes vs. Islamic Identity(2:44:37) What Does the Quran Say About Nations and Identity?(2:54:42) Why There Can Be No Compromise on Muslim Identity(3:00:08) Why Muslims Lack a Clear Collective Identity(3:05:24) Gaza, Palestine, and the Problem of National Identity(3:24:45) The Quran, Seerah, and Religious Authority(3:34:39) Why We Teach Everything Except Deep Quranic Thinking(3:55:00) Final Questions and Closing Discussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In her most recent publication, Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia (Stanford UP, 2025), Chiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible during the Japanese Occupation and early years of independence. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. The framework of Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests. In this episode Dr. Chiara Formichi (Cornell University) and Leah Cargin (University of Oklahoma and Journal of Women's History) discuss Domestic Nationalism. We converse about feminist theory and tensions between Indonesian women and colonial establishments. We talk about food, food choices, food preparation and nutrition to reveal an intersection of hygiene, nutrition, and imperialism. And last, we discuss how imperial and colonial invocation of novel hygiene practices was a global phenomenon in the mid-twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In her most recent publication, Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia (Stanford UP, 2025), Chiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible during the Japanese Occupation and early years of independence. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. The framework of Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests. In this episode Dr. Chiara Formichi (Cornell University) and Leah Cargin (University of Oklahoma and Journal of Women's History) discuss Domestic Nationalism. We converse about feminist theory and tensions between Indonesian women and colonial establishments. We talk about food, food choices, food preparation and nutrition to reveal an intersection of hygiene, nutrition, and imperialism. And last, we discuss how imperial and colonial invocation of novel hygiene practices was a global phenomenon in the mid-twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In her most recent publication, Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia (Stanford UP, 2025), Chiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible during the Japanese Occupation and early years of independence. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. The framework of Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests. In this episode Dr. Chiara Formichi (Cornell University) and Leah Cargin (University of Oklahoma and Journal of Women's History) discuss Domestic Nationalism. We converse about feminist theory and tensions between Indonesian women and colonial establishments. We talk about food, food choices, food preparation and nutrition to reveal an intersection of hygiene, nutrition, and imperialism. And last, we discuss how imperial and colonial invocation of novel hygiene practices was a global phenomenon in the mid-twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In her most recent publication, Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia (Stanford UP, 2025), Chiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible during the Japanese Occupation and early years of independence. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. The framework of Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests. In this episode Dr. Chiara Formichi (Cornell University) and Leah Cargin (University of Oklahoma and Journal of Women's History) discuss Domestic Nationalism. We converse about feminist theory and tensions between Indonesian women and colonial establishments. We talk about food, food choices, food preparation and nutrition to reveal an intersection of hygiene, nutrition, and imperialism. And last, we discuss how imperial and colonial invocation of novel hygiene practices was a global phenomenon in the mid-twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

In her most recent publication, Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia (Stanford UP, 2025), Chiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible during the Japanese Occupation and early years of independence. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. The framework of Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests. In this episode Dr. Chiara Formichi (Cornell University) and Leah Cargin (University of Oklahoma and Journal of Women's History) discuss Domestic Nationalism. We converse about feminist theory and tensions between Indonesian women and colonial establishments. We talk about food, food choices, food preparation and nutrition to reveal an intersection of hygiene, nutrition, and imperialism. And last, we discuss how imperial and colonial invocation of novel hygiene practices was a global phenomenon in the mid-twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

In her most recent publication, Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia (Stanford UP, 2025), Chiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible during the Japanese Occupation and early years of independence. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. The framework of Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests. In this episode Dr. Chiara Formichi (Cornell University) and Leah Cargin (University of Oklahoma and Journal of Women's History) discuss Domestic Nationalism. We converse about feminist theory and tensions between Indonesian women and colonial establishments. We talk about food, food choices, food preparation and nutrition to reveal an intersection of hygiene, nutrition, and imperialism. And last, we discuss how imperial and colonial invocation of novel hygiene practices was a global phenomenon in the mid-twentieth century. Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

In her most recent publication, Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia (Stanford UP, 2025), Chiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible during the Japanese Occupation and early years of independence. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. The framework of Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests. In this episode Dr. Chiara Formichi (Cornell University) and Leah Cargin (University of Oklahoma and Journal of Women's History) discuss Domestic Nationalism. We converse about feminist theory and tensions between Indonesian women and colonial establishments. We talk about food, food choices, food preparation and nutrition to reveal an intersection of hygiene, nutrition, and imperialism. And last, we discuss how imperial and colonial invocation of novel hygiene practices was a global phenomenon in the mid-twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/anthropology

In her most recent publication, Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia (Stanford UP, 2025), Chiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible during the Japanese Occupation and early years of independence. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. The framework of Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests. In this episode Dr. Chiara Formichi (Cornell University) and Leah Cargin (University of Oklahoma and Journal of Women's History) discuss Domestic Nationalism. We converse about feminist theory and tensions between Indonesian women and colonial establishments. We talk about food, food choices, food preparation and nutrition to reveal an intersection of hygiene, nutrition, and imperialism. And last, we discuss how imperial and colonial invocation of novel hygiene practices was a global phenomenon in the mid-twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her most recent publication, Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health, and Modernity in Indonesia (Stanford UP, 2025), Chiara Formichi argues that Muslim women in Java and Sumatra, from the late 1910s to the 1950s, were central to Indonesia's progress as guardians and promoters of health and piety through gendered activities of care work. While sidelined in the Dutch colonial project of hygienic modernity, women's labor of social reproduction became increasingly visible during the Japanese Occupation and early years of independence. Women from all walks of life were called upon to fulfill domestic and motherly roles for the production and socialization of laborers, soldiers, and citizens. The medicalization of cleanliness, intersecting with multiple patriarchal orders, marginalized women's traditional influence and knowledge. However, leveraging the critical importance of infant care, cleanliness, and nutrition, women pushed against the boundaries imposed on them by the colonial and postcolonial state. Largely absent from government archives, their words and acts are evident in vernacular magazines and visual sources drawn from official outreach, news and lifestyle media, and advertisements. Women writers rearticulated scientific mothering, nationalist maternalism, and Islamic ideals of motherhood to create a public voice through gendered care work. The framework of Domestic Nationalism proposes that as the modern Indonesian nation-state took shape capitalizing on the public function of mothering, so did homemaking become a crossroads of national and international approaches to development, blurring nonaligned self-reliance and global capitalist interests. In this episode Dr. Chiara Formichi (Cornell University) and Leah Cargin (University of Oklahoma and Journal of Women's History) discuss Domestic Nationalism. We converse about feminist theory and tensions between Indonesian women and colonial establishments. We talk about food, food choices, food preparation and nutrition to reveal an intersection of hygiene, nutrition, and imperialism. And last, we discuss how imperial and colonial invocation of novel hygiene practices was a global phenomenon in the mid-twentieth century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Latest News/Headlines | Traffic | Weather | Sports Topic I: Finding Belonging: What Refugee Week Teaches Us About Shared Humanity Topic II: Ahmadiyya Muslim Women's Association (UK) Annual National Peace Symposium 2026: Women Uniting for Peace Promoting Justice, Tolerance and Compassion Presenter(s):
Imam Sharjeel Sheikh Ahmad Imam Abdul Haleem Guest(s): * Teresa Norman * Meyss Sattouf * Farzana Yousuf * Dr Irene Morlino * Malwina Jechna * Joy Ma Producer(s): Znobia Bhatti, Namood E Sahar Lead Producer: Hania Yaqub Researchers: Eshaal Rana, Maleeha Qamar,, Jazeeba Zafarullah, Nabeeha Malik, Shahida Tahir

Join writers and journalists Shahed Ezaydi, Samia Rahman, Remona Aly and Sabbiyah Pervez for a vital conversation exploring the experiences of Muslim women in the media today. From newsroom representation to public perception, the panel will discuss how Muslim women navigate an industry often shaped by bias, underrepresentation, and sensationalism. Drawing on their work across journalism, publishing, and broadcasting, they will reflect on the challenges they've faced, the stories they want to tell, and the importance of creating space for authentic voices. This empowering event highlights the need for greater visibility, nuance, and inclusion in the media landscape.

In this episode, LLM student Marlene Kulmus speaks to Ðermana Kurić, a research associate at the BILQIS project at the Irish Centre for Human Rights and former adviser on combatting racism, xenophobia and discrimination, about the intersections of Islamophobia and sexism and its impact on Muslim women's access to justice. The conversation centres around the case of Emela Mujanović, a Bosniak Muslim woman and member of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina who was denied the ability to wear her headscarf with her uniform and has faced adverse and discriminatory treatment since she started wearing her headscarf. This includes being prevented from advancing through the military ranks, facing intrusion to her privacy, and even being transferred to barrack located 90km away from her place of residence and her family. She has sought various legal avenues over the past thirteen years, including a case before the Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and culminating in a case brought before the European Court of Human Rights, and has faced setbacks in the form of rulings which uphold the ban. Ðermana Kurić provides the insightful framework of intersectionality, a concept coined within academia by Kimberlé Crenshaw, and explains how this applies to the experiences of discrimination many Muslim women face. She further gives relevant background information into the regional context of this case, taking place in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The conversation is based on a lecture given by Ðermana Kurić at the Irish Centre for Human Rights, titled: ‘Exploring Intersectionality: Headscarf in the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina', which was part of a lecture series on Gender and Human Rights. She has also explored this topic in some of her academic works, including her article: ‘Blaming Muslim Women: Intersectionality and the Headscarf in the Army of Bosnia and Herzegovina', published in 2023. This podcast episode was produced by Gráinne McGrath, the team of CELT Recording Studio, and Marlene Kulmus. Intro Music: 'Smarties Intro -FMA Podcast Suggestions' by Birds for Scale (Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 international License). Outro Music 'Smarties Outro -FMA Podcast Suggestions' by Birds for Scale (Attribution - ShareAlike 4.0 international License).

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Send us Fan MailMuslim Women on a Mission: Leading, Inspiring & Breaking Barriers" ft.  Roqaiah Odeh and Salena Arkoub    What does it actually take for a Muslim woman to lead — in a world that wasn't always built for her?In this episode of the MotivateMe313 Podcast, OZ Media sits down with two young Muslim women who aren't waiting for permission. They're leading, inspiring, and intentionally bringing other Muslim women with them. This is one of the most powerful conversations we've had at the table — and it needed to be said out loud.We're talking about faith, culture, barriers, identity, and what it really costs to break the mold when everything around you says "stay in your lane." The guests are  Roqaiah Odeh and Salena Arkoub.Drop a  in the comments if this episode spoke to you — and share it with a Muslim woman in your life who needs to hear this. Follow OZ Media:  Website: Ozmedia313.com  MotivateMe313 Podcast — new episodes every weekThis show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc-Juice Box -Hanley International Academy-Malek Alkabob-Wing Fellas-Holy Bowly-Bayt Al Mocha-Chill Box-Royal Kabob-GEE Preparatory Academy YouTube post:Follow us on social media:- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313- Website: ozmedia313.com- Facebook: ozmedia313-TikTok: @ozmedia313-Apple Podcast: ozmedia-Spotify Podcast: ozmediaThis show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com-Holy Bowly http://www.myholybowly.com-Wingfellas thewingfellas.com-Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com-Malek Al-Kabob malekalkabob.com-Bayt Al Mocha https://baytalmocha.com/-Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/-Royal Kabob https://www.royalkabob.com/-GEE Preparatory Academy https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index#MotivateMe313 #OZMedia #MuslimWomen #MuslimWomenLeaders #MuslimWomenInspiration #WomenInLeadership #BreakingBarriers #MuslimCommunity #Detroit313 #Podcast #IslamicLeadership #MuslimMotivation #HijabBoss #MuslimWomenEmpowerment #Representation

In this episode of The Vortex Apologetic, Beef and the Brain discuss the death of Chuck Norris. Also, a look into why Muslims believe the Burqa is not merely enough for Muslim women, they need to cover more (not a joke!).  Then a deep dive into the vast predictions made of the coming of Christ throughout the centuries. Why eschatology matters a whole lot.  And lastly, the church has existed all throughout biblical history, in the old and new testament. Even biblical Israel was the church.  As always, Tune in, listen and be a Berean!     Episode recorded on March 21, 2026

Growing up, journalist Shahed Ezaydi was often asked how she could call herself a feminist and still practise her faith. It's a question that reveals a deeper issue that Muslim women often face: being ignored in feminist spaces entirely, or cast as passive victims in need of being saved. Shahed joins us on the show for a conversation about her new book The Othered Woman: How White Feminism Harms Muslim Women.  We discuss the white saviourism and white supremacy that are at the core of white feminism, and how feminist arguments have been used to justify Western colonialism and military intervention. We talk about the politics of the veil, and the ways in Muslim women's oppression, wherever in the world, is usually deemed to be as a result of their religion, and the unique misogyny of Muslim men. The Othered Woman is 40% off for podcast listeners on plutobooks.com. Just use the coupon PODCAST at the checkout.

Soraya Deen discusses her role in trying to combat antisemitism and Muslim extremism, through engagement in Muslim communities, through dialogue and education. For more, you can follow the show on Instagram @GraceforimpactpodcastProduced by Peoples Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacob Grech, activist and broadcaster, turns the story of Jeffrey Epstein upside down.Dr Helen Rosenbaum talking about her family background and her journey to membership of Jewish Council of Australia.Dr Binoy Kampmark and the denial of human rights for the people of the Chagos Islands.Dr Helen McQue and the untold story of violence, prejudice and exclusion of Muslim women in Australia.Peter Slezak, prominent Jewish academic, explains why he opposed the visit to Australia of the President of Israel.  

The cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw has been nominated for an Academy Award for “Sinners," an American horror film nominated this year for a record sixteen Oscars and thirteen BAFTAs. It's a period drama written and directed by Ryan Coogler, set in the 1930s South, with a supernatural twist. Autumn's previous credits include The Last Showgirl and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Anita talks to Autumn about her career so far and becoming the first woman of colour - and only the fourth woman ever - to be recognized in the Oscars cinematography category.Following the summer riots in 2024, the Women and Equalities Committee examined the impact of increasing tensions on women in Muslim communities across the UK and reported that the online, verbal and physical abuse and discrimination faced by Muslim women was having a ‘deeply damaging impact on individual lives and a corrosive effect on community cohesion'. Baroness Shaista Gohir OBE, CEO of the Muslim Women's Network and Iman Atta, CEO of Tell Mama join Anita to discuss the WEC's findings.AI companions are becoming increasingly common, with one in three adults now using them for conversation, advice and support. Now recent research from Bangor University has shown that many teen AI companion users believe their bots can think or understand. That research prompted Nicola Bryan, a reporter for BBC Wales News to investigate and acquire an "AI boyfriend" of her own in the process. Nicola talks to Anita about what happened next.Autism probably affects girls and boys equally, according to a long term study by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden. The new research challenges previously held assumptions that autism is more common among males; it found that by the age of twenty, the male-to-female ratio of diagnoses was equal. But in children aged under ten, four boys are diagnosed for every one girl. To discuss the findings, Anita is joined by Doctor Judith Brown, Head of Evidence and Research at the National Autistic Society and Betsey, an autistic 18-year old university student.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Rebecca Myatt

Anse Tamara Gray shares her story of accepting Islam and growing into a female scholar, establishing Rabata and launching the new Ribaat University, and the future of women's Islamic scholarship.

Nadia and Rob welcome investor, advisor, and founder Sofia Haq to talk about the responsibilities of speaking out as a leader, building great companies, and how she sustains herself while running several ventures. But first, they check in on Amazon's poor communication in their latest round of layoffs and how Minnesota CEOs responded to the killing of Alex Preeti. Later, Rob rants about a terrible Anthropology department and Nadia applauds Walmart's unsolicited pay raises for pharmacy techs. Connect with us: Visit www.nazconsultants.com to learn more about Dr. Nadia Butt's work in leadership, culture, and organizational effectiveness, and check out http://www.tekanoconsulting.com/ to explore Rob Hadley's approach to data-driven inclusive strategy. Send us your thoughts or topic ideas at inclusivecollectivepodcast@gmail.comConnect with Sofia:https://www.instagram.com/sofia__haq/https://www.tiktok.com/@sofiahaqhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiahaq/ https://sofiahaq.com/https://www.muslimwomenprofessionals.org/https://slauson.co/Follow Inclusive Collective LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/inclusivecollective/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inclusivecollectivepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusivecollectivepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InclusiveCollective/ Connect with Nadia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadianazbutt/ Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hadley-utah/

Send us a textWhy do we rarely see Muslim women in high-stakes corporate sales, construction management, or professional sports? Is it a result of systemic workplace discrimination in the West, or are cultural stereotypes and internal community pressures holding them back?In this episode, we strip away the fluff and have a laser-focused discussion on the "missing workforce." We investigate the "Hijab Penalty" in hiring and the controversial "diversity hire" trap.We're breaking down the barriers no one wants to talk about—from the "alcohol culture" of corporate networking to the stigma around blue-collar trades in the Muslim community.Our guest for the show is Lawyer/Miss Wayne County Ameera Hashwi. Join the Debate: Do you think the biggest barrier to Muslim women's careers is external (Western bias) or internal (family/culture)? Let us know in the comments below. Follow us on social media:- Instagram: @motivateme313 or @ozmedia313- Website: ozmedia313.com- Facebook: ozmedia313-TikTok: @ozmedia313-Apple Podcast: ozmedia-Spotify Podcast: ozmediaThis show was sponsored by:-The Family Doc https://thefamilydocmi.com/-Juice Box Juiceboxblend.com-Holy Bowly http://www.myholybowly.com-Wingfellas thewingfellas.com-Hanley International Academy https://www.hanleyacademy.com-Malek Al-Kabob malekalkabob.com-Bayt Al Mocha https://baytalmocha.com/-Chill Box https://www.chillboxstore.com/-Royal Kabob https://www.royalkabob.com/-GEE Preparatory Academy https://www.gee-edu.com/schools/geepreparatory/index#MuslimWomen #WorkplaceDiscrimination #CareerBarriers #RealTalk #Podcast #WomenInWorkforce #CulturalStereotypes #DiversityAndInclusion #CorporateCulture #SocialCommentary

Muslim Women, Cosmetics & Emotional Independence — Sahil AdeemWhy are Muslim women entering the cosmetic world? Sahil breaks down the psychology, motives, and the need for emotional independence — raw and thought-provoking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Isabel García Valdivia, assistant professor of Sociology, speaks about her interest in older immigrants and their families. She also talks about the importance of mentorship. Research Notes: Katya Hokanson, professor of Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies, talk about her recent book "A Woman's Empire: Russian Women and Imperial Expansion in Asia" published by the University of Toronto Press in 2022. Show notes: "Russia's Empires" (2016) Valerie A. Kivelson and Ronald Grigor Suny "Russian Colonial Society in Tashkent, 1865-1923" (2010) Jeff Sahedo "Muslim Women of the Fergana Valley" (2016) Marianne Kamp, ed. "Diary of a Russian Lady: Reminiscences of Barbara Doukhovsky" (1917) Undergraduate Perspectives: John Knutson, B.A. English, UO 2025; and 2025 Humanities Undergraduate Research Fellow

Salma Hindy can tell you ALL about the Secret Sex Lives of Muslim Women. Daughter of an Imam, Salma has been on a breakout of sexual freedom, expression, and experimentation over the last few years. She tore off her hijab and started smooching women and saying naughty things into a microphone in public. Salma Hindy is even excited about The Naked Comedy Show! This is a fun one so I kept the intro as short as I could.Mentioned:01/08 - NYC - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/197783731565301/17 - LA - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/191856157230902/14 - Philly - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979912101393Follow Salma Hindy!Podcast: The Secret Sex Lives of Muslim WomenInstagram: @salma.hindyTikTok: @salma.hindyAlbum: Born on 9/11Follow Billy!Instagram: @billyprocidajrTikTok: @TheBillyProcidaThreads: @billyprocidajrBlueSky: @thebillyprocida0nlyFans: @callmebillyMoney StuffVenmo: @BillyProcidaCash App: $manwhorepodPayPal/Zelle: funnybillypro@gmail.comBecome an Official Fanwhore on Patreon at http://patreon.com/manwhorepodcastGet your books and e-books through an independent bookstore at http://manwhorepod.com/bookshopMake new friends in The Champagne Room at http://manwhorepod.com/discordEmail your comments, questions, and criticisms to manwhorepod@gmail.com.Late Night Radio by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/www.ManwhorePod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Research Seminar, Dr Zairu Nisha (University of Delhi) explores infertility among Muslim women in India through feminist bioethics and phenomenology. She introduces the concept of the body as a site of moral injury, showing how reproductive expectations, religious belief, and assisted reproductive technologies shape women's moral identities and lived experiences.Drawing on thinkers such as Maurice Merleau-Ponty and Simone de Beauvoir, Dr Nisha challenges mind–body dualism and argues that the body is not separate from the self, but a moral subject formed through relationships with others. When infertility disrupts social and religious expectations of womanhood and motherhood, women experience guilt, shame, and alienation — not because of moral failure, but because they are caught between conflicting moral worlds.Read more or watch the full seminar:Audio Chapters:0:00 - Introduction2:40 - Self and Body Dichotomy04:53 - The Lived-Body in a Lived World07:35 - Embodiment and Moral Injury 12:27 - Female Body and Reproduction15:30 - Infertility and Moral Problem17:55 - Technology and Motherhood22:24 - Muslim Women and Reproduction25:26 - Conclusion: Towards Moral Repair

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced funding of over €3.5 million for 16 research projects under Research Ireland's COALESCE (Collaborative Alliances for Societal Challenges) 2025 programme. COALESCE supports excellent, interdisciplinary research that addresses national and global societal challenges by fostering collaboration between researchers and policymakers, civil society, and enterprise. Announcing the awards, Minister Lawless said: "Harnessing the power of research is key to tackling the most pressing challenges facing our society. These awards are not just about academic excellence - they are about delivering real, tangible benefits for people and communities. Whether it's supporting survivors of gender-based violence, driving climate action, or safeguarding our cultural heritage, these projects will make a meaningful difference. This is research with purpose, and I commend all the awardees for their dedication to the public good." Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO of Research Ireland, commented: "The projects being announced today bring together diverse disciplines, communities, and policy partners to co-create knowledge that matters. We are proud to support projects that amplify underrepresented voices and tackle issues that are often overlooked. These research projects are advancing knowledge, sustainability, justice, and inclusion." Two of the projects are funded by Cuan: The Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV) Agency, under a newly-launched strategic strand. Dr Stephanie O'Keeffe, Cuan CEO, stated: "Cuan is delighted to partner with Research Ireland to establish a new research funding strand for COALESCE 2025, dedicated to Domestic Sexual and Gender-Based Violence research. A key objective for Cuan is to strengthen the existing knowledge base and build an evidence-informed response to domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, informed by the lived experience of victim-survivors. In this regard, the creation of this important research strand is of great significance to Cuan. "Given so many academic disciplines are of relevance to the study of domestic and sexual violence, Research Ireland's COALESCE funding strand provides a rich opportunity to support action and policy-oriented research, providing much-needed insights for policy makers and practitioners, and improving outcomes for victims and survivors." Funded projects include: Lived Realities: The first Irish study to explore the lived experiences of victim-survivors in sexual offence trials, aiming to inform future legal reforms (Dr Susan Leahy, University of Limerick) - funded by Cuan. Faith-Inclusive and Culturally Competent Responses to Domestic, Sexual, and Gender-Based Violence (DSGBV): Addressing Systemic Barriers for Muslim Women in Ireland (FATIHA) (Prof. Roja Fazaeli, University of Galway) - funded by Cuan Canúint.ie: Developing a digital platform to preserve and share Ireland's regional Irish dialects through searchable audio archives (Dr Úna Bhreathnach and Prof. Tomás Ward, Dublin City University). AI and Dropout: Using AI to identify factors contributing to student dropout in STEM fields, aiming to inform national education policy (Dr Jason Power and Prof. David Tanner, University of Limerick). Bridging Landscapes: Co-creating climate resilience strategies with communities in Dingle and Balbriggan through a design justice approach (Dr Fiona Murphy and Prof. Fiona Regan, Dublin City University). Minimal Curation: Using energy-efficient digital tools to help communities ethically preserve and manage their own cultural materials (Dr James O'Sullivan, University College Cork, and Dr Susan Rea, Munster Technological University). RENOVATE healthcare: Evaluating the effectiveness of different treatments for depression to support affordable care tailored to the Irish health system (Prof. Frank Doyle and Dr Fiona Boland, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences). The ...

'If insisting that women be treated with equal dignity is 'targeting a community', then perhaps every community ought to be 'targeted' until equality is universal,' says columnist Amana Begam Ansari.     To read: https://theprint.in/opinion/assams-anti-polygamy-bill-is-progress-for-muslim-women-its-not-an-attack-on-the-community/2783658/

Nadah Feteih spent years working as a software engineer before discovering a deep passion for the outdoors. As she ventured into running, trekking, and mountaineering, she often found herself as the only woman wearing a hijab on the trail. That experience led Nadah to found Ma'wa Collective, an adventure company dedicated to creating space for Muslim women in the outdoors. Connect with Nadah: WebsiteInstagramMa'wa Collective wesbite & InstagramTake the 5-minute Listener Survey!Thank you to our sponsors: Capital One and the REI Co-op® Mastercard® Benchmade Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Subscribe:Spotify|TuneIn|RSS Saadia Qureshi is Community Engagement Officer, Senior Officer for Training and Community Engagement at Common Ground USA/Search for Common Ground. Her work as a Gathering Coordinator for Preemptive Love led her to Common Ground USA, transforming how we deal with conflicts. When I met Saadia at the International Listening Association Convention, I knew that her story needed to be heard. Your WHY Through authentic connections, hearts can soften and hatred can subside. My religious tradition teaches us that we were created to know and understand one another. This is how we bring peace to the places where we live. We all have a role to play in this; it takes courage and determination- and this is why we need to do it in community, because “We Belong to Each Other.†Your Background I was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when I was three years old, as my father was finishing his master’s degree and saw greater opportunities for our family here. After a few years up north, my parents decided to settle in hot, humid, and sunny Orlando, Florida—a place I have now proudly called home for nearly 40 years. Growing up in Central Florida, I navigated what it meant to feel “different†in a very homogenous environment. Those experiences—both the struggles and the joys—shaped me into who I am today. Your Education and Beliefs I pursued a degree in environmental engineering and worked in the field for several years, driven by a desire to use my skills to make the world a better place. After pausing to raise my family, I felt a growing pull toward people as much as the planet. My faith deepened this conviction: to get to know those who were different from me and to show that we have more in common than what divides us. I’ve always seen myself as a connector, as I have always been one to look for similarities I have with people who are not like me. Growing up in Central Florida—where diversity was limited—I experienced the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable realities of difference. It took time, but when I eventually found my “people,†I knew building bridges was the work I wanted to dedicate myself to. When the towers fell on 9/11, as a Muslim American, the world I had known crumbled too. That’s when I made a conscious choice to be a bridge builder, a peacemaker, a practitioner of nonviolence. Whether facilitating groups for nonprofits, volunteering for the Muslim Women’s Organization of Orlando, or bringing her kids to a vigil around town, I believe meaningful friendships can be found in unexpected places. What or who inspired you to get involved in peace projects? One of my biggest inspirations is my dear friend Anna, who embodies what it means to lead with an open heart. She’s the reason I’m in this field today—showing me how to lean into uncomfortable conversations with people who are different, speak the truth with love, and model courage rooted in empathy. Together, we embarked on a peace-building journey. What began as a small women’s group blossomed into work with Preemptive Love, helping people around the world host their own Love Anyway Gatherings. Today, I continue this work as a Senior Officer for Community Engagement and Training at Search for Common Ground / Common Ground USA. I’m also deeply inspired by other peace heroes in my life, like my friend Diana, a veteran who chose to lay down her weapon in Iraq and now continues her commitment to peace through the Waging Peace Project, creating change both locally and globally. Search for Common Ground/Common Ground USA Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground is the world’s largest dedicated peace-building organization. and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. Search for Common Ground works to transform the way the world deals with conflict, moving from adversarial approaches toward collaborative problem-solving. We work with local partners to find culturally appropriate means to strengthen societies’​ capacity to deal with conflicts constructively: to understand the differences and act on the commonalities. www.cg-usa.org Our mission is to transform the way the world deals with conflict: away from adversarial approaches, towards cooperative solutions. We have developed a broad array of operational methods, collectively our “toolbox.â€â€‹ These include well-known conflict resolution techniques, such as mediation and facilitation, and less traditional ones, like TV productions, radio soap opera, and community organising. We have found that employing multiple tools increases their overall effectiveness. After realizing that the markers for violence and destabilization seen abroad is shown in our own American society, Search for Common Ground created Common Ground USA as the U.S.-focused peace-building leg that works towards depolarization and decreased violence. Common Ground Gatherings Campaign One of my favorite initiatives is Common Ground Gatherings, which invites people to host small meals in their living rooms, coffee shops, or community centers with those just outside their everyday circles. For the past five years, we’ve encouraged “do-gooders†to join us in creating a community and spaces where people break bread, share courageous stories, and discover common ground. We aim to nurture an alternative narrative—one rooted not in division, but in listening, understanding, and the simple yet radical act of belonging to one another. Common Ground Gatherings are grassroots events where people come together across the one thing that unites us all: Food. These locally rooted, nationally connected gatherings build civic resilience through storytelling, connection, and shared purpose. Community leaders of all backgrounds bring together groups as small as five to as big as one hundred to talk about everything: from who their favorite band is to what makes them feel safe. It is an opportunity to learn about the people around us, and discover that we often have more that unites us than divides us. This is a unique opportunity to join our neighbors and community members at tables, on picnic blankets, before our favorite sporting events—or even at the bar—to talk and learn more about each other. https://www.cg-usa.org/initiatives/common-ground-gatherings Short video: 2024 Love Anyway Feasts Even when we believe different things, most Americans want to find solutions across our differences. Everyone’s invited to join Common Ground as we gather to find ways to make our country better. Read more about hosting a Gathering this October 2025. Follow us on Instagram: @cg_usa Saadia’s Contact Information LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadia-qureshi-aa038097/ Website: www.cg-usa.org Email: squreshi@sfcg.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saadiaq2 ***** I am so grateful that Saadia joined me on my virtual porch. I met her at the International Listening Association Convention in August. After she shared Saadia story as part of a story exchange, I knew I had to learn more about her. I even found that Saadia is friends with my good friend, Ilene Winokur. I hope you connect and follow Saadia. Please share this post and podcast with your friends. ***** The post Transforming the Way the World Deals with Conflict with Saadia Qureshi (EP176) appeared first on Barbara Bray.

Subscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Saadia Qureshi is Community Engagement Officer, Senior Officer for Training and Community Engagement at Common Ground USA/Search for Common Ground. Her work as a Gathering Coordinator for Preemptive Love led her to Common Ground USA, transforming how we deal with conflicts. When I met Saadia at the International Listening Association Convention, I knew that her story needed to be heard.  Your WHY  Through authentic connections, hearts can soften and hatred can subside.  My religious tradition teaches us that we were created to know and understand one another.  This is how we bring peace to the places where we live. We all have a role to play in this; it takes courage and determination- and this is why we need to do it in community, because “We Belong to Each Other.” Your Background I was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States when I was three years old, as my father was finishing his master's degree and saw greater opportunities for our family here. After a few years up north, my parents decided to settle in hot, humid, and sunny Orlando, Florida—a place I have now proudly called home for nearly 40 years. Growing up in Central Florida, I navigated what it meant to feel “different” in a very homogenous environment. Those experiences—both the struggles and the joys—shaped me into who I am today. Your Education and Beliefs I pursued a degree in environmental engineering and worked in the field for several years, driven by a desire to use my skills to make the world a better place. After pausing to raise my family, I felt a growing pull toward people as much as the planet. My faith deepened this conviction: to get to know those who were different from me and to show that we have more in common than what divides us. I've always seen myself as a connector, as I have always been one to look for similarities I have with people who are not like me. Growing up in Central Florida—where diversity was limited—I experienced the good, the bad, and the uncomfortable realities of difference. It took time, but when I eventually found my “people,” I knew building bridges was the work I wanted to dedicate myself to. When the towers fell on 9/11, as a Muslim American, the world I had known crumbled too. That's when I made a conscious choice to be a bridge builder, a peacemaker, a practitioner of nonviolence. Whether facilitating groups for nonprofits, volunteering for the Muslim Women's Organization of Orlando, or bringing her kids to a vigil around town, I believe meaningful friendships can be found in unexpected places.  What or who inspired you to get involved in peace projects? One of my biggest inspirations is my dear friend Anna, who embodies what it means to lead with an open heart. She's the reason I'm in this field today—showing me how to lean into uncomfortable conversations with people who are different, speak the truth with love, and model courage rooted in empathy.  Together, we embarked on a peace-building journey. What began as a small women's group blossomed into work with Preemptive Love, helping people around the world host their own Love Anyway Gatherings. Today, I continue this work as a Senior Officer for Community Engagement and Training at Search for Common Ground / Common Ground USA.  I'm also deeply inspired by other peace heroes in my life, like my friend Diana, a veteran who chose to lay down her weapon in Iraq and now continues her commitment to peace through the Waging Peace Project, creating change both locally and globally. Search for Common Ground/Common Ground USA Founded in 1982, Search for Common Ground is the world's largest dedicated peace-building organization.  and was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2018. Search for Common Ground works to transform the way the world deals with conflict, moving from adversarial approaches toward collaborative problem-solving. We work with local partners to find culturally appropriate means to strengthen societies'​ capacity to deal with conflicts constructively: to understand the differences and act on the commonalities. www.cg-usa.org Our mission is to transform the way the world deals with conflict: away from adversarial approaches, towards cooperative solutions. We have developed a broad array of operational methods, collectively our “toolbox.”​ These include well-known conflict resolution techniques, such as mediation and facilitation, and less traditional ones, like TV productions, radio soap opera, and community organising. We have found that employing multiple tools increases their overall effectiveness. After realizing that the markers for violence and destabilization seen abroad is shown in our own American society, Search for Common Ground created Common Ground USA as the U.S.-focused peace-building leg that works towards depolarization and decreased violence. Common Ground Gatherings Campaign One of my favorite initiatives is Common Ground Gatherings, which invites people to host small meals in their living rooms, coffee shops, or community centers with those just outside their everyday circles. For the past five years, we've encouraged “do-gooders” to join us in creating a community and spaces where people break bread, share courageous stories, and discover common ground. We aim to nurture an alternative narrative—one rooted not in division, but in listening, understanding, and the simple yet radical act of belonging to one another. Common Ground Gatherings are grassroots events where people come together across the one thing that unites us all: Food. These locally rooted, nationally connected gatherings build civic resilience through storytelling, connection, and shared purpose. Community leaders of all backgrounds bring together groups as small as five to as big as one hundred to talk about everything: from who their favorite band is to what makes them feel safe. It is an opportunity to learn about the people around us, and discover that we often have more that unites us than divides us. This is a unique opportunity to join our neighbors and community members at tables, on picnic blankets, before our favorite sporting events—or even at the bar—to talk and learn more about each other. https://www.cg-usa.org/initiatives/common-ground-gatherings   Short video: 2024 Love Anyway Feasts Even when we believe different things, most Americans want to find solutions across our differences. Everyone's invited to join Common Ground as we gather to find ways to make our country better. Read more about hosting a Gathering this October 2025.  Follow us on Instagram: @cg_usa Saadia's Contact Information LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/saadia-qureshi-aa038097/  Website: www.cg-usa.org Email: squreshi@sfcg.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saadiaq2 ***** I am so grateful that Saadia joined me on my virtual porch. I met her at the International Listening Association Convention in August. After she shared Saadia story as part of a story exchange, I knew I had to learn more about her. I even found that Saadia is friends with my good friend, Ilene Winokur. I hope you connect and follow Saadia. Please share this post and podcast with your friends. ***** The post Transforming the Way the World Deals with Conflict with Saadia Qureshi (EP176) appeared first on Barbara Bray.

From her balcony in Pakistan, Nikki Kingsley imagined ending it all. Trapped in an arranged marriage, confined to her home, and living in a culture where she could not leave the house without permission, she felt utterly hopeless. Something had to change.After a daring escape to America, Nikki turned to Allah for comfort and spiritual strength. But her journey took an unexpected turn when she began receiving locutions from Jesus and Mary, messages that revealed the faith she had been raised in did not fully reflect the depth and reality of God's love.In this powerful testimony, you will hear the extraordinary story of a woman who risked everything to follow Christ. Her testimony offers both a powerful witness to the truth present in the Christian faith and a sobering look at the unseen challenges faced by many Muslim women around the world.Nikki's book: https://www.amazon.com/Thirst-Truth-Mohammad-Nikki-Kingsley-ebook/dp/B09KZB89KB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=29ZPPGEATAQ0K&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QWGrWhGVCJrmExndV3oKiTPoqoXP8cIMCr0WXRZUxBV4He_pHmgHHBDJyLsLWPfVRmxNQXQ_dZ3H8hppnC-iztmyWkpLrDWU2HmKNkX0bJ8.SgHO2EGEtG7fvc4ZtulFZll1vnEYHrTO3MGNiizIMfA&dib_tag=se&keywords=nikki+kingsley&qid=1754961277&sprefix=nikki+kingsl%2Caps%2C366&sr=8-1NEW: Join our exclusive Rose Report community! https://lilaroseshow.supercast.com - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, monthly AMA, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading Catholic network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors: -Pro Life Providers: Discover doctors who share and respect your values at https://prolifeproviders.com-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee with code LILA and get up to 25% off!-We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. 00:00:00 - Intro00:02:31 - Arranged Marriage11:26 - ProlifeProviders.com00:12:00 - Rationalizing her marriage00:15:00 - The thing that crushed me the most…00:16:53 Starting to practice Muslim faith00:23:19 - We Heart Nutrition00:24:17 - The Escape00:29:59 - Seven Weeks Coffee00:35:13 - St Patrick's Cathedral00:46:45 - First Christian service00:53:57 - Sitting in a pew by myself01:00:56 - What happened next?01:04:11 - Nikki's prayers during this time01:17:35 - Other surprises?01:28:38 - Biggest differences between Islam and Christianity01:37:46 - Is Mary a distraction?

A new book is helping Muslim women take control of their personal finances while adhering to their values. It's called “Prosperity with Purpose: A Muslim Woman's Guide to Abundance and Generosity.” Its author is Nausheena Hussain, a Minnesota nonprofit leader and consultant. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about coming from a philanthropic legacy, economic empowerment among Muslim women and investing.

“We're talking about thousands and thousands of incidents ... for many Muslim females who wear the headscarf, they feel that an incident of Islamophobia is what it means to be a Muslim here in Australia." - “Chúng ta đang nói về hàng ngàn vụ việc... đối với nhiều phụ nữ Hồi giáo đội khăn trùm đầu, họ cảm thấy rằng một vụ việc liên quan đến chứng sợ Hồi giáo chính là ý nghĩa của việc là một người Hồi giáo ở Úc.”

“We're talking about thousands and thousands of incidents ... for many Muslim females who wear the headscarf, they feel that an incident of Islamophobia is what it means to be a Muslim here in Australia." - "수천 건의 사건이 벌어지고 있습니다... 히잡을 착용하는 많은 무슬림 여성들은 이슬람 혐오가 호주에서 무슬림으로 사는 것을 의미한다고 생각합니다."

“We're talking about thousands and thousands of incidents ... for many Muslim females who wear the headscarf, they feel that an incident of Islamophobia is what it means to be a Muslim here in Australia." - “我们谈论的是成千上万的事件……对于许多戴头巾的穆斯林女性来说，她们觉得遭遇伊斯兰恐惧症事件，就是身为澳大利亚穆斯林的一种必然。”

If you're outside right now, or the next time you are, just watch what happens when a woman passes by men sitting at their shops, talking on their phones, or waiting at the red lights. Notice where their eyes go. Notice what they stare at.  You'll get the point. And if you're a woman yourself: You'll thank Allah for legislating the Hijab. In this episode of the explanation of الأربعون النسائية (Al-Arbaeen An-Nisaa'iyyah — The Forty Hadiths for Women), Ustadh Abdulrahman Hassan explains the third hadith, where the Prophet ﷺ said something every Muslimah should remember before stepping out of her house. He shows how Shaytan seizes that moment not just to tempt her, but to spread fitnah among men and women alike. Think about what we see on social media every day. Do we realise what doors we open when we put ourselves out there? All those pictures, videos, and posts that stay long after we're gone? This hadith doesn't just mention a ruling. It opens our eyes to the hidden harms, the subtle traps, and the better ways our mothers, wives, sisters, and daughters can protect themselves. Watch till the end to see how our Salaf understood this, and why ignoring it only brings regret in this life, and worse in the next. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #islamiclectures #muslimah #seekingknowledge #islamicknowledge #fiqh

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In this episode of I Am Refocused Radio, we're joined by internationally acclaimed speaker, author, and interfaith leader Dr. Daisy Khan. As the founder of the Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), Dr. Khan has spent decades breaking barriers, confronting extremism, and advocating for Muslim women's rights on a global scale. From the pages of TIME Magazine to stages at the World Economic Forum and Harvard, Dr. Khan has been a fearless voice for peace, gender equality, and truth. In this inspiring conversation, she opens up about her personal journey from Kashmir to the U.S., her fight against Islamophobia, and how she's creating a future where women of all faiths lead with strength and purpose. We explore her groundbreaking books—WISE Up, Born with Wings, and 30 Rights of Muslim Women—and unpack how she's building bridges between communities through faith, education, and compassion. This is a powerful episode about leadership, legacy, and using your voice to light the way for others.Dr. Daisy Khan is an award-winning author, speaker, and the founder of the Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE). Known globally as a powerful advocate for Muslim women's rights, interfaith dialogue, and peacebuilding, she is the author of WISE Up – Knowledge Ends Extremism, Born with Wings, and 30 Rights of Muslim Women. Featured in TIME Magazine's “100 Most Influential People” and recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, Dr. Khan continues to be a leading voice at the intersection of faith, equality, and global change.https://daisykhan.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

The onset of menopause has resulted in 10% of women leaving work for good and more than half having to take time off, according to the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development. These findings were presented to business leaders yesterday at the launch of the first advisory group for menopause in the workplace. Mariella Frostrup is the Government's Menopause Employment Ambassador and she joins Anita Rani.The Women's Six Nations culminates this weekend. England and France face each other at the Allianz Stadium Twickenham on Saturday to decide the rugby champions. Scotland face Ireland tomorrow and Wales and Italy face off on Sunday. The BBC's Sport Reporter Sara Orchard gives us the lowdown. Rugby player Emma Wassell has been capped 67 times for Scotland and is hoping to make her comeback before the World Cup in England this summer after a traumatic absence. Last September a benign tumour was discovered in her chest – and her recovery has included several surgeries. As she gets back onto the training ground, she joins us to tell her story.What happens when your private photo isn't nude, but it still ruins your life? The current legal definition of ‘intimate' image abuse, also known as “revenge porn”, doesn't reflect the reality for Muslim and BME women. Many of these images aren't defined as sexual through a western lens but can have serious consequences. We speak to Mariam Ahmed from Amina, the Muslim Women's Resource centre, who have launched an “exposed” campaign to tackle this issue. Emma-Jean Thackray is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, bandleader and a DJ. Her sound has incorporated the widest range of music, from jazz and funk to Detroit house and techno, northern Bassline and catchy rock and pop music. She joins Anita to discuss her new album Weirdo, the inspirations behind it, and to perform live in the studio.Presenter: Anita Rani Producer: Corinna Jones

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