Real Talk, Real Muslims

In this episode, we talked about our opinions regarding unpopular opinions ranging from our thoughts on wearing socks while sleeping, to Harry Potter, to the idea of drinking milk as grown adults, and so much more. Honestly, this episode gets heated at times, so get ready! We hope that you enjoy this episode and we would love to hear your thoughts regarding these unpopular ideas! We wanted to leave you with an important question: Are you #teamsocks or #teamnosocks? There is definitely a right answer. 

GUYSSS!! The last episode of the taboo series is now available!! 🥳 ✨ In this episode, we spoke to Yasmin Elhady (@yasguru ) about all things related to gender relations in Islam. We talked about female sexual desire, the right way to approach a guy/girl, interracial marriage, self-worth, and so much more! Yasmin is a successful lawyer, comedian, relationship consultant, mother, wife, and overall the coolest human being! She has a series on her social media called #MarryMondays that deals with everything dealing with relationships - absolutely love it! Check it out!  ✨ Our conversation with Yasmin was very open and insightful and she answered your questions in detail and did not shy away from the “taboo” ❤️ ✨ Yasmin was spewing straight facts in this episode! Get cozy because this episode is a ride to the unfiltered reality! Hope you all enjoy it! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts! ❤️

Before recording this episode, we sat down with a knowledgeable individual to ask them about the questions you all submitted to us. In this episode, we talked about many aspects that deal with homosexuality in Islam. This episode was a very uncomfortable one to record, but that is why we created the taboo series. We answered questions regarding whether or not homosexuality is allowed in Islam, what our stance on homosexuality should be as Muslims, what to do if someone you know comes out to you, what it means if you are a homosexual Muslim, and so much more. We hope you all benefit from this episode and we would love to hear any feedback or thoughts you all have - whether or not you agree with us! We shared our unfiltered thoughts and opinions with you, but at the end of the day, Allah knows best. 

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Real Talk, Real Muslims! We are so excited for this season and all the exciting upcoming episodes and plans.  We are starting the new season & new year by delving into important topics that we can implement throughout this year to help us improve our relationships, overall well-being, and vibes for this year.  In this episode, we talked to Dr. Nahla (@imdoctornahla) who is an aspiring psychiatrist, mental health advocate, and an overall amazing person who is really making an impact in our community by shedding light on stigmas surrounding mental health & various taboo topics. Through her social media platforms, Dr. Nahla encourages others to seek the care that they need in order to improve their overall wellness.  We spoke about an array of topics in this episode- from red flags to look out for in relationships (whether romantic ones or not), to toxic friendships, to the importance of boundary setting, and finally, the journey to true self-love without all the social media cliches. We really hope that you all benefit from this episode and are able to implement the lessons from this episode into your own lives. Can’t wait for you all to listen & to hear your thoughts! Get comfortable - you’re in for a captivating listen!

Welcome to another episode of Real Talk, Real Muslims! This is our last episode before hopping into season 2, and it has been so long since we've released, but we are so excited to be back! We wanted to end this season by talking a little bit about what we have overcome this year, what we have learned, and what we will be taking with us into this new year and the years that come after, inshAllah.  We are super excited to be back with you all! We hope that you all enjoy this episode & we encourage you all to take the time to sit with yourselves and reflect upon your own journeys with this year! And as always, we would love to hear about your experiences and the lessons that you have all learned from 2020. Remember, you can always reach out to us through DMs or our email, [email protected], if you ever want to share anything with us! Thank you for following along with us on this journey. Get cozy with a cup of chai or hot coco and give our new episode a listen! 

In this episode, we talked to Dr. Nahla about the stigmas surrounding mental health in our communities. Dr. Nahla earned her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences where she learned about the social determinants of health, igniting her passion to support and advocate for underserved communities and minorities as a healthcare professional. Nahla is breaking the stigma associated with mental health in minority communities and encouraging proactively seeking the care they need in a way that is meaningful to them.  We answered many of the questions that you all asked including: "How can one respectfully explain to people the importance of seeking professional help and that mental illness is not linked to being a bad Muslim?" "How can young Muslims seek mental health help? What should they do if their parents/guardians do not approve of it or do not understand their struggles?" "How should someone deal with having suicidal thoughts or when they know that a friend is having suicidal thoughts?" "Even if someone does have access to therapy/counseling, what things should they consider as a Muslim going into therapy?" and etc. Tune into this episode & share your thoughts with us. Our DMs are always open.  

Welcome to Episode 2 of the Taboo Series - Misconceptions About Islam Part 2. In this episode, we spoke to Tesneem AlKiek, who is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Islamic Studies at Georgetown University with a focus on the development of Islamic law, where she answered many of the questions that you all had about Misconceptions About Islam. We answered questions including: Is Islam sexist, does it oppress women, does it condone violence, why is polygamy only allowed for men, why do women wear hijab, & what are rubric Muslims? Tune into this episode & share your thoughts with us. Our DMs are always open. We are super excited about this episode! It’s about to get REAL! 🤩

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Taboo Series - Misconceptions About Islam Part 1. In this episode, we spoke to Tesneem AlKiek, who is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Islamic Studies at Georgetown University with a focus on the development of Islamic law, where she answered many of the questions that you all had about Misconceptions About Islam. Tune into this episode & share your thoughts with us. Our DMs are always open. Get pumped! It’s about to get REAL! 🤩

In this episode, we will briefly talk about why we decided to create the taboo series and what you all can expect from us during this time.  As you all may know, we started this podcast with the goal to discuss the good, the bad, & the ugly of life as a young Muslim today. We started this podcast to create a platform for young Muslims, somewhere where they feel heard & represented.  So far, we have spoken about so many topics in relation to the life of a young Muslim; however, in order to continue to fulfill the purpose of this podcast, we want to dedicate more time to those topics that are considered shameful and stigmatized in our communities. Tune in to this episode & share it with your family & friends! Get pumped, peeps! It's about to get REAL! 

Welcome back to another episode! In today’s episode, we talk about the journey of growing into our true selves. The process happens as we get older and is a life long journey, in our opinion! We believe that everyone’s journey is different; however,  as young Muslims, we have seen that there are many unique elements that overlap within this process. We hope that you all enjoy this episode & we encourage you all to take the time to sit with yourselves and reflect upon your own journeys, and we would love to hear if you were able to find bits of your story in this episode.  Remember, you can always reach out to us through DMs or our email, [email protected], if you ever want to share anything with us! Thank you for following our podcast journey. We appreciate everyone single one of you!