Caught in the Middle
This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. Hosted by: Doaa Abulebbeh, Sara Suleiman, Ro'aa Alkhawaja, and Sarah Kouzi. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citmpodcast/ Email: [email protected] Sponsors: Al-Nour Center https://www.alnourcenter.com/ Avicenna Acupuncture https://avicennaacupuncture.com/
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RIHLA: Arwa Alkhawaja and Rola Abushaban
03/13/2021
RIHLA: Arwa Alkhawaja and Rola Abushaban
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. Despite the mental health crises growing in the Muslim community, there is a severe lack of mental wellness resources. It's for this reason CITM producers/directors Arwa Alkhawaja and Rola Abushaban founded the non-profit organization, RIHLA. In this episode, we interview the Co-founders and Youth Director, Osama Alkhawaja, of RIHLA to discuss the beginnings, core values, and mission of this much needed organization. RIHLA USA rihlausa.org [email protected] Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! [email protected] Thank you to our sponsors! Arwa Alkhawaja [email protected] Avicenna Acupuncture
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Hijab, Not Just Head Cover
01/10/2021
Hijab, Not Just Head Cover
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. From unwarranted remarks to unfounded assumptions, the struggles of hijab can feel endlessly overwhelming, but also inspiring! In this episode, we discuss how to handle and overcome hijabi misconceptions, struggles in self image, misrepresentation, and the journey of Halima Aden towards self-owning. Tune in to engage in our conversational discussion of the beautiful yet misunderstood life of a hijabi. Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! [email protected] Thank you to our sponsors! Arwa Alkhawaja [email protected] Avicenna Acupuncture
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Finding Hope in 2020
12/18/2020
Finding Hope in 2020
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. 2020 has felt like one hard hit after another. We're all facing hardships on so many levels. When hardships arise it can become extremely challenging to hold onto glimmers of hope. In this episode we discuss some challenges along with some ideas on how to shift perspective and find hope for the future. Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! [email protected] Thank you to our sponsors! Arwa Alkhawaja [email protected] Avicenna Acupuncture
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Don't Panic! It's Only Your Future | Abdimalik Buul Ed.D
08/11/2020
Don't Panic! It's Only Your Future | Abdimalik Buul Ed.D
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. When making decisions about your future, the uncertainty of it can make it feel like the pressure of the world is on your shoulders. In this episode, we talked with Abdilmalik Buul, a counselor and Doctor of Education, about the reality of the current education system, and addressed the overwhelming pressure and seemingly endless problems that arise from applying to and attending top universities. Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! [email protected] Thank you to our sponsors! Arwa Alkhawaja [email protected] Avicenna Acupuncture
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Let's Talk Pandemic
04/20/2020
Let's Talk Pandemic
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. It's been a while since we've talked to you all. This episode is an update with how we've been dealing with what's going on in the world. We each share how we've been spending time and coping with being in isolation. We even included a few "tricks" that we hope can enhance your time spent at home. Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! [email protected] Thank you to our sponsors Al-Nour Center Avicenna Acupuncture
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The Deep Dive into Gratitude
01/16/2020
The Deep Dive into Gratitude
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. Gratitude is defined in dictionaries but only covers the tip of the iceberg. In this episode, we dive into different interpretations of the word gratitude and how being grateful can lead to a happier life! Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! Thank you to our sponsors Al-Nour Center Avicenna Acupuncture
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Evil Eye Repellant!
11/18/2019
Evil Eye Repellant!
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. From the 'Blue Eye' to the 'Hamsa', there is an overlying amount of misconceptions regarding the understanding of the evil eye. In this short and sweet episode, we address those misconceptions and even talk about ways to prevent it! Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! Thank you to our sponsors Al-Nour Center Avicenna Acupuncture
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Du'aa 101
09/14/2019
Du'aa 101
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. Have you ever thought to yourself, "Why isn't my du'aa getting answered?" This is a question many of us come across in our life. In this episode, we address this question and even give tips and tricks to enhance and boost your du'aa and inshaAllah (if God wills) it'll turn your times of sorrow and need into times of empowerment and connection with Allah. Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! Thank you to our sponsors Al-Nour Center Avicenna Acupuncture
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Bye-Bye, Mr. Procrastination
08/28/2019
Bye-Bye, Mr. Procrastination
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. We all have the same amount of hours in a day - so how do we make the most of the time that we're given? In this episode, we talk about the importance of time management, as well as our own personal tips and tricks we've picked up along the way that help us in creating a well-managed productive day. Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! Thank you to our sponsors Al-Nour Center Avicenna Acupuncture
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Accept Thy Self
08/01/2019
Accept Thy Self
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. This episode is about accepting all the things you can't change and learning how to grow with all your flaws through self-acceptance and overcoming the fear of others' judgments despite the unjustified societal and cultural pressures. Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! Thank you to our sponsors Al-Nour Center Avicenna Acupuncture
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Soul Searching
07/22/2019
Soul Searching
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. Often times, we compare ourselves to people around us, especially in spirituality and levels of faith. In the process, we seem to forget the true meaning of Islam and that everything has a process. In this episode, we discuss the meaning of spirituality and the responsibility that comes with obtaining it. Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! Thank you to our sponsors Al-Nour Center Avicenna Acupuncture
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'The Why' Behind 'The What'
06/29/2019
'The Why' Behind 'The What'
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. As humans, we tend to forget the reason behind why we do things and when valuable things become a routine, we lose sight of our initial intentions, our excitement, our commitment, and its impact on our hearts and our self-worth, which is why it's important to know 'The Why' behind 'The What' Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! Thank you to our sponsors Al-Nour Center Avicenna Acupuncture
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An Aha! Moment
06/22/2019
An Aha! Moment
Have you ever experienced something that turned your life around for the better? In this episode, we share our Aha! moments.
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Salam, Nice to Meet You!
05/04/2019
Salam, Nice to Meet You!
Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim ~ In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful Salam, nice to meet you! This podcast comes to you by Muslim youth for Muslim youth. We’re here to discuss taboo issues, uncomfortable topics, and the experiences and challenges Muslims may face in hopes of creating a worldwide dialogue. In this episode you'll meet our hosts Doaa Abulebbeh, Sara Suleiman, Ro'aa Alkhawaja, and Sarah Kouzi. Like what you heard? Want to share your story? Have any comments or questions? Feel free to follow us on Instagram or shoot us an email! Thank you to our sponsors Al-Nour Center Avicenna Acupuncture
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