Best Uzma Jafri Podcasts (2025)

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SERIES: My Favorite Sahabiya: Lessons from the Life of Khadija (RA) 20:59

10d ago20:59

20:59

We kick off our Series: My Favorite Sahabiya based on audience feedback from our survey last summer. Watch out for double headers as I continue to catch up on production. Dive right on in with an easy listen on Khadija bint Khuwaylid with some important life lessons on being a supportive spouse, as well as an exemplar of faith to our children and c…

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Bridging Age Gaps Through Olive Community Services 40:02

15d ago40:02

40:02

STILL catching up on nonprofit features, and for those of you looking to burn through your donation allotment to zakat and sadaqa this year, may Allah SWT make your scales heavy in the Hereafter and your wallets fat in this world. It's completely on me that you didn't get this episode in time for the end of Ramadan, but don't let my shortcomings ha…

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Mutual Aid For Palestinians & Sudanese in Egypt 49:06

24d ago49:06

49:06

🎙Just dropped a powerful episode with @jessicaelgamil who spent 6 months on the ground in Egypt, where she supported mutual aid efforts for Palestinians and Sudanese people. This was recorded months ago in an effort to put it in series, but I am so behind schedule now and couldn't wait longer for it to go out. I know I've been gone for upwards of 6…

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FYI About The Family & Youth Institute's Vital Role in Our Households 41:50

2M ago41:50

41:50

You bet we're going crazy featuring nonprofits this month on our Series: Organizations That Increase Khair! We've got extra episode drops and double headers coming your way this Ramadan 2025 so you know where you can send a few extra dollars to multiply khair (goodness) in this world and in the next. Dr. Madiha Tahseen of @thefyi_org shares the lat…

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BONUS: American Muslim Women's Giving Circle's Makeover 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

Lisa Kahler, new manager at the American Muslim Community Foundation, tells us all about the amazing changes and resources now brought to us by the American Muslim Women's Giving Circle. This national strategic donation product brings us together to empower women working for women in our communities. Take another tutorial on donor advised funds, en…

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Canceling Cancer in Afghanistan with Wellness Worldwide for Sustainable Communities 32:15

2M ago32:15

32:15

🌏Dr. Meena Said discusses the work of her nonprofit, Wellness Worldwide, this week. It provides international tertiary care coordination for terminally ill Afghan children, forgotten by the world along with their nation. "Coordinate" because these kids cannot be treated IN Afghanistan as there is no pediatric cancer center there. Find out why on th…

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SERIES: Organizations That Increase Khair: Addressing a Need with Elevate Adolescence Programs 50:39

3M ago50:39

50:39

Our Series this month is "Organizations That Increase Khair," and we kick it off with Sana Imad of Elevate Adolescence. She's written a curriculum for a character education program designed to help tweens and teens build confidence and reach maturity in a developmentally appropriate way, both spiritually and psychologically. Rooted in Islamic princ…

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Updates on Porn in the Muslim Community 30:12

3M ago30:12

30:12

📢 Pornography is a silent but pervasive issue in American Muslim communities.. We’re breaking that silence with Alaa Shareef of The Family and You Institute. She brings data-driven insights on who’s watching, why consumption happens, who's at risk, and what we can do about it—because ignoring it isn’t an option. 📊 Who is consuming porn in our commu…

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The Whole Muslim with The Ad'iyah Collective: Muslim Abortion Care 39:32

3M ago39:32

39:32

Send me a Text Message! First episode of 2025 and it is a doozy! For this The Whole Muslim, I am featuring the Ad'iyah Collective, an organization that was created so that Muslim Women can have a safe, inclusive space during their pregnancy-ending journey. The subject of abortion has been in the news A LOT, especially because so many politicians ar…

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Healthy Muslim Marriages 54:10

3M ago54:10

54:10

Are we talking about sexuality and intimacy the right way? How we navigate these subjects can make or break our relationships; with our partners, and later on, with our kids if we don't learn how to be sex positive. Too often, these discussions are academic or purely rule-based, leaving little room for emotional depth, vulnerable connection, and th…

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The Gender Health Gap Effect on Muslimahs 35:15

3M ago35:15

35:15

Dr. Sadaf Lodhi OBGYN is back on the podcast this year to discuss the gender health gap and how it creates even more barriers for women, especially in marginalized communities of Muslim American women: from the Black community to asylees, immigrants, and refugees. Sick women don’t have the luxury of having sex positivity in their homes when their b…

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Yasmin Auntie on "Muslim Matchmaker" Now on Hulu 26:58

4M ago26:58

26:58

We sat down with the hilarious and insightful Yasmin Elhady to talk about her new show, Muslim Matchmaker, co-starring Hoda Abrahim, and now streaming on Hulu. Yasmin brings her expertise and humor to the matchmaking world, helping Muslims navigate the often-complicated journey of love and relationships. We discuss why this show is more than just e…

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SERIES: Sex Positive Muslim Family: Hot Takes on "Halal Dating" 52:32

4M ago52:32

52:32

Y'all know what FEBRUARY means on this podcast: love, sex, and all the stuff we would never discuss in public, but feel safe listening to on a podcast. Whether you listen in private or with a partner, I'm so glad you're here for it. This month's series is "Sex Positive Muslim Family," and I'll go blue in the face asking us to create one. Never been…

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A New Kind of Agency: Wishah World Travel 36:25

4M ago36:25

36:25

BONUS EPISODE: @wishahworldtravel sent us their very own Briana Lodick, founder and mastermind of a new way to help people travel. With her background in travel and sincere passion for hitting the road, she explains how we can do it well and on the cheap alone, or with kids. And if you’ve ever gasped at travel agency price tags, this one will be a …

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Retreat & Relax, Travel the Globe w/Moxie Living 40:24

4M ago40:24

40:24

🎧In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of travel for women, featuring a conversation with 2/3 of the Moxie Living team, Dr. Fareen Malik and Bisma Anwar. We discuss how a passion for travel turned into a movement for community building, empowerment, and self-renewal. Whether it’s exploring new cultures, taking a break, or forming l…

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Affordable Umrah Travel for Families 34:39

4M ago34:39

34:39

Our guest today, Amena Bakali of @hassansonholiday, is an award-winning travel educator, consultant, and travel blogger. Hear her expert tips on how to plan your next 'Umrah to get spiritually uplifted without going financially bankrupt. If that isn't a hook, hear a real-life example of 'Umrah for a family of 4 for $500 in flights...TOTAL. That's r…

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Un-Interested Credit Cards for Travel Savvy 1:02:45

5M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Are you ready to level up your family travel game? In this episode, Dr. Samya Mohammad, mom doc and travel agent, spills the free pretzels on how to turn everyday spending into extraordinary family vacations. Her practical tips on leveraging travel points and credit card rewards that align with Islamic principles will have you running to your favor…

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SERIES: Expert Muslim Mom Travels: What I Learned About Travel 2024 31:48

5M ago31:48

31:48

What Uzma did in 2024 the many times she stepped out on recordings or published late because of jet lag is on this episode. Using real examples from her own journeys last year in the USA, to a whirlwind trip to Europe and a dream Kiwi vacation, unpack the good and the bad in planning trips that met the unique needs of at least one Muslim family. Th…

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Farewell from Zaiba 4:20

5M ago4:20

4:20

Well, all good things must end, but for Zaiba Hasan, founder and cohost of this podcast, it's the beginning of new opportunities and ventures. When you've done what you meant to do and more, it makes sense to conquer the next mountain in your life. God bless you, Zaiba, and may the view from the next peak weigh heavy on your scales. We can't wait t…

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Solo Episode: 2025 and Beyond! 20:48

5M ago20:48

20:48

Send me a Text Message! Another year down and it has been a doozy! Ongoing genocides and the re-election of the Cheeto and so much more! We collectively have to do better. The time for words and lessons is past and now we got to dedicate ourselves to action. Action that will bring about the change that is needed to fix this mess of a world we have …

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Tying the Knot in Faith 41:22

5M ago41:22

41:22

Brought to us by Living Our Beliefs podcast, our gracious hosts Meli Solomon melisolomon55 decided to bring together an interfaith discussion on marriage....not the successful ones or bad ones, but the ceremony itself. We were happy to participate and learned a lot about what we have in common. From Living Our Beliefs podcast: Wedding ceremonies ar…

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Witchy Quakers & Religious Magic 59:20

6M ago59:20

59:20

@sarajolena joins us on this episode to discuss religion, epistomology (meaning), colonization of earth and people, and magic, so hold onto your hijabs. We BARELY talked about HP on this episode, and instead focused on what animism, or "magic," can mean to people who profess deep religious faith. It may give some of us more to chew on than we first…

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Special Episode: It's a Live! With Dr. Uzma Jafri 59:36

6M ago59:36

59:36

Send me a Text Message! It's no secret, when times get tough and we need answers, you gotta turn to the smart people! Well that's what I did, because I was getting also experiencing post-election stress, so I turned to one of the smartest people I knew, Dr. Uzma Jafri, producer and host of the "Mommying While Muslim" podcast. And we sat down and di…

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Solo Episode: America did NOT Pass the Vibe-Check! 14:44

6M ago14:44

14:44

Send me a Text Message! The presidential elections are now over and... the cheeto is back. I wish I could be anymore respectful about this but I can't bring myself to pretend. Cheeto's last presidential reign was a complete joke and this time he's got a whole bunch of jokers that he wants to push into the spotlight with him. As disastrous as that i…

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The Gospel of Inclusion Part 2 37:59

6M ago37:59

37:59

⛪🕌✝🌙☪Thanks for coming back for PART TWO of this special episode with @3blackmenpod and @halfwaytherepodcast. This week, we continue to hear what a gospel of inclusion looks like by people who look and pray differently, but believe in the same God and values we think we need to save our ailing world. From our reactions to hidden and overt racism, t…

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SERIES Interfaith Parenting in an Increasingly Secular World: The Gospel of Inclusion 34:02

7M ago34:02

34:02

⛪🕌✝🌙☪In this special TWO PART episode, @3blackmenpod and @halfwaytherepodcast help us dive into an essential conversation: fathering and parenting in a faith-centered world to create safe spaces for all children to embrace a gospel of inclusion. Our Christian brothers join us in candid and colorful conversation in a moment when it's hard to remembe…

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Gift of the Gab with Maureen Johnson: The Alternative to News 37:53

7M ago37:53

37:53

Send me a Text Message! Strange are the times when news outlets are constantly under scrutiny for how they are (or are not!) covering the news. I sit down with content creator, Maureen Johnson, a.ka. '@realgodivagodess', and we talk about how questioning news narratives got her and other content creators into hot water with big news media outlets. …

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Gift of the Gab with Aja Martinez: I Ain't Afraid of C.R.T! 42:26

7M ago42:26

42:26

Send me a Text Message! Spooky season is upon us and we are all out there looking for a good fright. But is Critical Race Theory one of them? That is what I try to find out by sitting with, Aja Martinez, a multi-award winning author of multiple books on CRT. We discuss what it actually is, why is there so much fear around it and is that fear based …

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Modern Muslim Parenting & Mental Health 38:14

7M ago38:14

38:14

New Episode Alert! 💡 This week, we’re diving deep into parenting mental health hurdles with the incredible Dr. Saira Pasha, AKA @drmindyourwellness. 🌱✨ As Muslim American kids face rising pressures, mental health and substance abuse are real issues our community must confront. Join us as Dr. Pasha shares her insights on nurturing resilient, healthy…

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Muslim Parenting Styles Part II 45:39

8M ago45:39

45:39

What do you get when you cross a parenting and spiritual coach with a very spiritual Masters psychology student mom? Join us as we dive into the heart of Islamic parenting styles, exploring what it means to raise resilient Muslim children in America. Guest cohost today is a dear friend of ours, grand supporter of the podcast, and former guest, Sair…

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Solo Episode: Four Years and A Genocide Ago 13:00

8M ago13:00

13:00

Send me a Text Message! Humanity is literally stuck in the WORST movie remake of "Groundhog Day", where we keep doing the same things and in this version things start to get worse! I started my podcast in 2020, which was also a presidential election year, and here we are again four years later, but this time add the active genocide to the mix... I …

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Brave Muslim Parenting 49:05

8M ago49:05

49:05

Our guest today is Shahnila Ahmad, a fellow podcaster and ICF certified and Gottman certified emotional coach @bravemuslimparents. We talk to her about the struggles of parenting vs. kidding, emotional regulation, and navigating some challenging situations that inevitably arise. Tune in at 6pm EST on Apple podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or head to ou…

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SERIES: Islamic Parenting Styles: Muslim Parenting Styles Part I 47:22

8M ago47:22

47:22

Noha Alshugairi, MS, LMFT and co-author of Positive Parenting in the Muslim Home, joins us today to be thanked for writing THE manual on Muslim American parenting we needed. Just kidding! Even she says that's not what it is, but it IS the text that gave us hope that there were other moms out there who knew our struggles and would help lighten them.…

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Gift of the Gab with Marlon Duran: Where's The Vote?! 32:11

8M ago32:11

32:11

Send me a Text Message! In the last Presidential elections one-in-three Americans did not vote. That is an alarming number! And with the upcoming elections in November, I sit down with Marlón Duran, the Texas Regional Field Organizer for the Jill Stein campaign, and we discuss the reasons why so many Americans do not vote and what can be done about…

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Empty Nesting With Tawakkul 43:52

8M ago43:52

43:52

As mothers, we spend years nurturing, guiding, and preparing our children to take flight. And then one day, they do. The once chaotic household grows quiet, and we're left standing in the wake of their departure. It’s a moment we always knew would come, but it doesn't make the transition any less complex. This week's episode dives deep into the fee…

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The Wonder Years 41:22

8M ago41:22

41:22

This week's episode is all about Zaiba and Uzma's experiences parenting teenagers with the challenges and joys that come with it. If you don't know why they're calling it "The Wonder Years," it's because they are OLD. How they navigate this phase of motherhood in the bread and circus of American culture is a must listen. 🔏 Limitations of parental c…

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Gift of the Gab with Jessica Elgamil: Aiding Refugees of War 40:06

9M ago40:06

40:06

Send me a Text Message! For this seasons very first Gift of the Gab, I interview my friend Jessica Elgamil, who is a certified yoga teacher by trade, and she just returned from an aid mission to Egypt. She recounts how the opportunity came about to help Palestinian refugees, who had escaped the genocide in Palestine through the Rafah border in Egyp…

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The Early Years of Motherhood 37:12

9M ago37:12

37:12

Parenthood can be a beautiful journey, but it also comes with its share of challenges, right out of the gate. In this week's episode, we’re discussing the early years of parenting when loneliness, loss of identity, and postpartum mental health often overwhelm, sabotage, and debilitate some of us. We also explore what it means to raise spirited litt…

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SERIES: Phases of the Mom: Becoming Mommy Muslim Matrescence 45:11

9M ago45:11

45:11

There’s a lot to say about “mothers’ status” in Islam, but sadly, not enough about how to support her to maintain and thrive there. It’s hella lonely and confusing on these pedestals. We aren’t looking for trophies, just Jannah (heaven), but some of us get lost along the way. Good news! There’s a whole field of study about it! Matrescence, the deve…

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The Whole Muslim with Ustadh Tabari Zahir: Lamps of Light 1:06:37

9M ago1:06:37

1:06:37

Send me a Text Message! In this week's episode we tackle a subject that has long been a subject of political discourse, especially when it relates to the carceral system within the United States. I've covered the subject of addiction before on the podcast, but in this episode I interview, Ustadh Tabari Zahir, the founding director of the "Lamps of …

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Replay: Does Shia/Sunni Matter in America? 32:28

9M ago32:28

32:28

☪☪On this popular replay from 2020 (can you believe it's been that long?!?!?!), podcaster mom, Farheen Raza @freeniraza, shared Shia history, practice, and whether or not sects make a difference in America. During this time of division and change in our nation, it DOES matter when we have schisms within Muslim America. Let's close those gaps togeth…

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Replay: Physical & Sexual Trauma and Leadership Accountability 37:20

9M ago37:20

37:20

TRIGGER WARNING: This is one of our favorite episodes because it's no one is above spiritual abuse, and everyone is vulnerable to falling victim to it. We need to have a means to bring leaders to account in this life so we can protect each other in the next one. FACE (Facing Abuse in Community Environments) addresses those leaders who have taken ma…

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Solo Episode: New Season and Current Events! 14:16

10M ago14:16

14:16

Send me a Text Message! The Summer is over and I am BAAAACK! Season 10 has begun, and unfortunately the world is still on fire... But don't worry, all hope is NOT lost because it is election year and guess what?! People are sick and tired of the madness and they are rising up for what matters to them and they are demanding better from their elected…

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Replay: Childhood Sexual Abuse with Buddy Speaks 43:44

10M ago43:44

43:44

Trigger warning! This episode is NOT meant to be heard by children unless our mom audience feels they're ready for it. If you're a survivor of any sexual trauma, as a child or as an adult, you may not be ready for it either, so gauge your ability to revisit the past. We are here for you either way. If you need resources to deal with PTSD due to a h…

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Replay: Invisible Mom 34:26

10M ago34:26

34:26

Anyone ever feel self pity as you pick up in the kitchen at the end of the night, get laundry started or finished in the dark, put toys back where they belong, or end up refilling the tank at the most inopportune time because no one else did it? Are you the only one praying at salah time because your reminders fall on deaf ears or outright refusal?…

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Replay: My Muslim Kid & Drugs 51:22

10M ago51:22

51:22

Tina Khan joins us today to discuss her experience watching her son’s spiral into drugs and mental health crises and what it did to their family. This is definitely an episode you want to hear before you choose to let your kids listen in, but it really does merit a listen by young people to hear what drug addiction does, not just to an individual, …

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Softly Leaning into Toughness 20:24

10M ago20:24

20:24

In this episode, Zaiba discusses the concept of embracing challenges to develop many strengths, including the elusive growth mindset. It’s not just for kids, folks! Takeaways include Leaning into toughness to build resilience. Setting clear achievable goals Breaking down challenges into manageable steps can help in leaning into toughness. And many …

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Beat the Heat When Tempers Rise 37:12

11M ago37:12

37:12

Remember COVID cabin fever? And now it’s the middle of summer with all the kids home and some of us with hot flashes to boot. It’s a recipe for an explosion of tempers, so how do we manage ours? This is a great episode for those of us struggling to model prophetic behavior to our children, especially when it comes to the critical sunnah of controll…

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Crazy New Summer Hobbies 30:41

11M ago30:41

30:41

Summers are long and hot, and thanks to global warming, even longer and hotter. But while we’re cooped up indoors waiting for the world to come to its flaming end, we don’t have to be bored. Remember that as our kids grow up, so do we, and we can rediscover old beloved hobbies or learn new ones. What are Zaiba and Uzma up to this summer and what ar…

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SERIES: Chit Chats: Out of the Nest..Is It the Best? 38:49

11M ago38:49

38:49

Shownotes: This month’s Chit Chat Series addresses relevant mommying issues starting with the transitions we experience as adult children move out for college. Or go away for summer camp. Grief is real. So is the mental work WE have to do as moms to accept new roles and identities for ourselves as our kids enter the stage where they will spend the …

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