The Women's Mosque of America

This khutbah (Islamic sermon) connects the celebration of Juneteenth, marking the end of chattel slavery in the U.S., with Islamic principles of liberation and justice, offering a religious perspective on historical and contemporary freedom.

This episode features a Q&A session with Hala Mohammad discussing the Islamic practice of tasbih Fatima, its connection to meditation and yoga, and reflections on female leadership in religious spaces.

This episode features an Islamic prayer or invocation praising Allah as the Greatest, Most Gracious, and Most Merciful.

This episode features a Ramadan Jummah session with Ustada Chaplain Mariam Sharif and reciter Jessica Kenney, including reflections on Islamic worship and community feedback.

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Sabina Khan-Ibarra shares the story of Malalai Maiwand, an Afghan woman who fought and died in the 1880 battle against the British, highlighting her bravery and role in boosting morale among Afghan fighters.

Gail Kennard discusses the story of Queen of Sheba from the Quran, highlighting lessons on female leadership and decision-making during Ramadan.

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A khutbah reflecting on the unprecedented personal and global challenges faced since March 2020, emphasizing the need for acknowledgment and understanding to move forward.

Priscilla Al-Uqdah presents a biographical episode about Clara Muhammad, a pioneering Black Muslim woman who founded schools during the Great Migration era.

This episode features Ustadha Chaplain Maryam Sharrieff discussing Tayyabah Taylor, the co-founder of Azizah magazine, highlighting her journey as a Muslim woman leader and her impact on creating a global voice for Muslim women.

Fatima Dadabhoy shares the story of Arwa Um E Musa, an 8th-century Muslim woman who successfully enforced her Islamic marriage contract through legal means, highlighting the importance of such contracts for Muslim women's rights.

This episode features Alia Yousafi discussing Rufaida al-Aslamia, a companion of Prophet Muhammad who became the first nurse in the Middle East and revolutionized women's roles in medicine during early Islamic history.

This episode features a Q&A with Dr.

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This episode features Amira Al-Sarraf discussing Shamima Sheikh, a Muslim women's rights activist in South Africa during the 1980s and 90s, highlighting her challenges to traditional norms and her impactful life.

Hiba Khan introduces Halima, the Prophet Muhammad's foster mother, discussing her role in Islamic history and the cultural practice of sending infants to Bedouin tribes for nursing.

This episode is a religious sermon (khutbah) by Dr.

This episode features a Q&A session with Hadja Abrafi discussing the historical practice of slavery in the Islamic world and its connections to Juneteenth and contemporary issues like Palestine.

This khutbah explores the history of African American Muslims in the United States during Black History Month, addressing misconceptions and highlighting early Muslim presence in America.

Mona Abdulla introduces Queen Arwa Al-Sulayhi, a 11th-century Yemeni queen who rose to power after her husband's illness and ruled effectively alongside her mother-in-law.

This episode features a Q&A with Gail Kennard discussing how to achieve unity and peace in a divided country, including handling hostile reactions in conversations about differing opinions.

This episode features Dr.

This episode features a Q&A session where a listener asks about Malcolm X's potential break from the Nation of Islam following an FBI raid in Los Angeles during the 1960s.

This episode features a Q&A with Mayor Farrah N.

This episode features Shourouq Routher discussing the life and leadership of Lady Zaynab bint Ali, focusing on lesser-known aspects of her personality and her role in Islamic history during Ramadan.

Nurjahan Boulden shares the story of Bibi Titi Mohamed, a Tanzanian women's rights activist and independence leader known as the 'mother of the nation', highlighting her personal background and political impact.

This Islamic sermon focuses on seeking spiritual healing for a hurt heart through prayer and faith in Allah.

Jessica Kenney introduces Rabia of Basra, an 8th-century Iraqi woman who pioneered the concept of love in early Sufism, as part of a Ramadan series on historic Muslim women.

This episode features Khateebah Shabnam Dewji introducing Lady Fatima, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad, as a significant figure in Islamic history and a personal inspiration during the Ramadan Historic Muslimah series.

A speaker shares her personal experience using Tasbih Fatima (a form of Islamic remembrance) to cultivate gratitude and surrender after feeling uprooted when moving from France to the UAE.

This episode introduces a Q&A session with Sahar Pirzada on the nuanced topic of pregnancy loss and abortion, emphasizing the Women's Mosque of America as a middle ground space for open dialogue.

Dania Ayah Alkhouli honors her grandmother Amal Alkhani, a Syrian humanitarian who founded schools for children with Down syndrome and autism and converted abandoned buildings in Damascus.

This episode features Samira Siddiqui discussing the life and legacy of Sheikha Nana Asma'u Danfodio, a 19th-century Nigerian scholar, author, and political figure, as part of a Ramadan series on historic Muslim women.

Sarah Nadeem discusses Maryam (Mary), the mother of Prophet Jesus in Islam, highlighting her significance as the only woman with a Quranic chapter named after her and her frequent mentions in the Quran.

This episode features Kifah Shah discussing the life and legacy of Sayyida al-Furra, a historic Muslim leader known as the Pirate Queen, who was expelled from Spain during the Inquisition and later governed Tetswan, Morocco, rebuilding her community and fighting against Spanish and Portuguese forces.

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This episode is a khutbah (Islamic sermon) where Sahar Pirzada shares her personal experience with a pregnancy diagnosed with trisomy 18, exploring how Islamic teachings provide guidance and comfort in navigating pregnancy loss and abortion decisions.

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This episode of The Women's Mosque of America podcast addresses coping with isolation and the pandemic, featuring host Hasna and experts Dr.

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This episode features a Q&A session with Dr.