The DOPE Muslim Woman Podcast

Sometimes the truth can get twisted in this life. Blurred. Manipulated. Lines get crossed. Things once seen as black and white may start to appear grayer. It may seem harder to recognize what’s true or what’s false. What’s light and what’s dark?Many times the wolf disguised in sheep’s clothing knows the religion better than we thought, crafting and twisting it so much, we might even find ourselves feeling confused over what real truth is anymore. So how can we spot a wolf in sheep’s clothing and how can we see through their deception to protect ourselves?This WILL NOT be an easy conversation to have but it must be done…Join us as we welcome Author Kaleema Overton Ameen to the show! She is the author of “Hidden in Plain Sight.” This book exposes how the predator systematically grooms, deceives, and abuses while undetected by family and friends.

Your shadow self, or shadow, is the side of yourself you have no awareness of. It holds all the qualities you disowned during your formative years. Although you learned to repress these qualities and push them outside of your awareness, they still live underneath the surface. They unconsciously guide your actions and are the unseen cause for many of the troubles in your life. Join Sabria Mills, as she discusses the importance of embracing your inner shadow.

Honest About Heartbreak Join your host - @sabriamills, as she dives deep into Series 1 (Heartbreak & Denial Podcast Series) with the phenomenal @villageauntie! You don’t want to miss this heart-to-heart discussion about love, sex, and heartbreak. In honor of our season opening, we are honored to welcome the beautiful and amazing @bibi_watts and @amiraunplugged to the stage to open and close our show with songs of impact and change.

istorically, Black American Muslims have prided themselves on having a strong sense of community. The conditions under which many Black American Muslims accepted and practiced Islam were adversarial and challenging and required a great deal of commitment, determination and faith. As a result, Black American Muslims have a great deal of resilience. But resilience alone does not treat mental health problems any more than it cures diabetes or high blood pressure.” ********************************** Join TDMWP Wednesday, March 24th at 8:00 PM EST for a necessary discussion about stabilizing and maintaining our mental health. Join us at the table for “I’m Not Crazy.”

Taming the Sexual Beast “ O young men, those among you who can support a wife should marry, for it restrains eyes from casting (evil glances). and preserves one from immorality; but those who cannot should devote themselves to fasting for it is a means of controlling sexual desire. “ (Muslim, Kitab un-Nikah, 3231) Join the DMWP as we host a BOLD and dynamic podcast episode with the amazing Village Auntie (Angelica Lindsey-Ali), Naeemah Khabir, Shaykh Kafani Ibrahim, and Tavasha Shannon.

Until forty or fifty years ago, almost all that was expected of a husband and a father was to protect and provide for his family. Today, most men realize that the cultural perceptions are changing: a good husband/father also communicates with those in his care, expresses love for them, and is involved in many aspects of their lives. While this is progress, the cultural perceptions for women are just as complex. According to recent studies, a large percentage of women are out-earning their spouses and contributing to household expenses. This shift in cultural perceptions has contributed to the breakdown in love and connection between our brothers and sisters. In this podcast epiosde, we are joined with Imam Faheem, Zarinah Raheem, Roseline Louis, and Hamza ibn Askia.

Selection Perfection with Naaila Clay I hear people all the time say things like, "I'm not looking for 'perfect'." They then state that they just want something where there's never any drama, they always feel happy with their choice of partner, and everything they want with a partner, they get. In other words, they are looking for perfect. Join TDMWP family in a dynamic special edition with That Clay Couple based upon their most recent book - “Selection Perfection.” In this episode we will breakdown common patterns we have when choosing partners, guiding questions and steps a person should go through to determine if they are meeting a good fit, determining compatibility, drawing a balance between “red” and “green” flags, and breaking down common relationship myths and misconceptions.

“Sex , when done in an ethical and halal manner, can not only be connected to your spirituality, it can also be a spiritual boost. For far too long, people have associated religion and spirituality with caged sexuality and something shameful.” Join TDMWP family for a special edition episode on sexuality in Islam with dope panelists - Khalil Ismail, Na’il Salahu-Din, Huda Ahmad, and Inshirah Jihad and expert guest - Dr. Shaakira Abdullah (Thr Halal Sexpert)

“He who does not trust enough will not be trusted." --Lao Tzu Join TDMWP for a special edition two-part mini-series on Restoring Trust - A Raw Conversation Between Men and Women. Part II will feature a phenomenal panel of guests who will speak the truth about what it will take to restore trust in one another again. Join Ameenah Muhammad, Amani Jabbar, Khaleef Long, and Ryan Hilliard for a dynamic conversation about restoring trust.

A broken heart is similar to a physical wound on your body such as a broken ankle or a second degree burn. Physical wounds must be treated, otherwise they can cause long term infections and other health problems. We must treat a broken heart very similar to a physical wound. We must give it a daily prescription and take it to get results. Join us for a special edition culminating episode with The Divorced Muslimah Coach, Rayesa Gheewala

Breaking the Shackles of Silence Amongst Black Women launches December 9th at 8pm with Nia Malika Dixon and Malikah Shabazz. Starting as early as kindergarten and first grade, African American girls in school are punished for being too chatty, too loud, or too questioning. Their curiosity is seen as threatening, as disruption of the preferred [white] ideal of young girls as quiet, submissive, and well-behaved.

Taking the steps toward forgiveness, divorced co-parents Ziyadah Deen and Dawud Akbar will discuss and share advice on how co-parents can begin to mend those fences and set the stage so their kids can grow up with a solid foundation.

Not Without My Faith When we haven’t forgiven ourselves, we subconsciously project our hurt onto others. Our faith can truly be tested when we experience trauma, hurt, and loss. Join us as we discuss the power of choosing faith over fear with Halimah DeOliveira!