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 developmental ... Show More
May 8
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
Sep 2025
Lessons from the Life of Sawdah bint Zama'a (RA)
I'm baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack. Not the end of a horror film, but the end of a troubling journey of work, life and love lost with a happy ending. Don't be scared.I owe you the completion of the Sahabiya Series, so here's this week's episode on Sawdah bint Zam’a (RA), the second wife of ... Show More
32m 45s
May 2025
EP 7: Motherhood and the path to Allah, a conversation with Noor Awad
In this episode, we discuss the profound journey of motherhood by exploring the emotional and spiritual challenges that come with it. Noor shares her personal experiences, including the struggles of postpartum mental health, the importance of community support, and the balance be ... Show More
56m 29s
Sep 2025
Protecting Your Children: Navigating Custody in Muslim Divorce
Send us Fan Mail When a marriage ends abruptly, the journey for Muslim mothers often becomes even more complicated—emotionally, legally, and spiritually. In this episode of OZ Media, we dive deep into the real-life challenges that Muslim women face when navigating child custody b ... Show More
1h 27m
Aug 2021
The Process Of Becoming A Mother Has A Name: Matrescence
Becoming a mother is a huge, complicated life transition that can rock every fiber of a person's being. The process even has its own name: matrescence.That postpartum feeling of being on an emotional rollercoaster, not recognizing your body in the mirror, thinking that you've los ... Show More
24m 14s
Mar 2020
EP 055 - Parenting, Motherhood, The 5 Ps For Fulfilling Relationships - Dr. Mahera Ruby
<p>In this episode, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla talks with Dr. Mahera Ruby about the importance of parenting coaches, the significance of motherhood, raising spiritual children and the 5 Ps for fulfilling relationships.</p>
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1h 30m