Zaiba & Uzma learn how prophetic sexual tradition is really female-centric. Saba explains the effects of Eurocentric and colonial influences on Islamic sexual beliefs and practices. Normalizing sex again, and normalizing our need to be fulfilled, especially in this aspect of our God-given nature, is our right and we need to learn to exercise. We also nee ... Show More
Aug 27
Season of Change: Motherhood in Memoir
Well, I have no excuses for not podcasting regularly anymore, so maybe this is the new norm? A couple every quarter? Would that keep you listening, or do you really want me to go back to weekly? Life is changing hard and fast for all of us, but the end of my season of change is n ... Show More
52m 39s
May 2026
SERIES: Seasons of Change: Being a Defiant Working Woman With Dr. Qaali Hussein (And Without DEI!)
"Keep your promises, especially to yourself." That's been the carrot I've been dangling for myself as I put together this May's Season of Change Series for the podcast.First on this month, Dr. Qaali Hussein, double board certified surgeon, whom I've wanted to come on for a long t ... Show More
45m 4s
Jan 2026
Resolutions & Reparations
🥳🥳🥳Happy New Year!2025 was hard for me. I'm so grateful for a new year, new slate and I pray yours is even better than I pray for you all.There's a short "episode" today. Big kudos to @faizifortexas running for Texas Comptroller. Do BIG things, y'all, even if you have to do th ... Show More
8m 16s
Jul 2019
Gender and Sexuality in Islam
The theme for season 5 is gender and sexuality in Islam. In our first episode we provide the framework for understanding gender, sex, and sexuality in the Islamic world. We discuss three influences on the framework: cultural beliefs, the Qur’an, and the philosophical tradition of ... Show More
22m 56s
Jan 2024
Episode 7 | Managing Sexual Desires as a Single Muslimah with Sameera Qureshi, MS OTR and Creator of Sexual Health for Muslims
There shouldn't be taboos in Islam, especially when it comes to the way Allah created us and taking care of our health, yet sexual education is something that has always been ignored or put to shame in our community. Today, I am joined by Sameera Qureshi who I discovered a while ... Show More
49m 30s
Sep 2021
#55 - On Masturbation: Thinking Beyond Black and White
<p>In this episode, we explore the topic of masturbation comprehensively, from its legal (fiqh), physiological and psychological angles, taking into consideration particular complexities and nuances relevant to men and women dealing with same-sex attractions. We also discuss prac ... Show More
47m 14s
Jul 2023
DEENTOUR #42 - MEN & WOMEN IN ISLAM (MEHR, MARRIAGE, AWRAH, & MORE!!)
In this episode we talk about women and how precious they are in Islam. We talk about things like mehr, marriage, the rights of women, and covering up for the sake of Allah. We also talk about points from a man’s perspective to showcase a point of view from both sides and try to ... Show More
34 m