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| Your Miracle Day - A Ramadan Special | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:23:29 | |
Ramadan Mubarik! Here is one technique I learned to help you become more productive and get over any slump, insha'Allah. Let's Chat!
MENTIONS: Issue 10 on Wednesday Musings (releasing on 04/06) This video by Sh. Yasir Qadhi This episode of the series by Yaqeen Institute ------- LINKS: ------- Thank you for joining us!
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| When We Are the Bad Guys | 28 Oct 2021 | 00:52:51 | |
We're asking for you to stretch that heart of yours for this episode! We'll be discussing a topic which you may or not may not know about, may be influenced by, may actually be affected by, may have strong opinions for or against. We hope that this episode will be a way for your heart to become softer and ache more for the plight of the oppressed. Let's chat!
* Thank you to Quran and Me Journal app for sponsoring this episode. You can download the app: Here on Apple Here on Android
* This Instagram post by Shehzeen Surviving As An Ahmadi in Pakistan article in Pulitzer Center
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| Swapping Stories with The Modern Skeptics | 30 Nov 2020 | 00:57:55 | |
Let's discuss juicy topics from the book, "My Past is a Foreign Country" by Zeba Talkhani with The Modern Skeptic's Mariam and Mallak as our first ever guests. This was part of a collaboration so head over to the @themodernskeps on instagram for a LIVE book discussion with Samia, Mariam and Mallak. In this Matcha Talk episode, we get personal on:
+ Feminism + Patriarchy + Intergenerational parental relationships + Being hijabis
MENTIONS: The Modern Skeptics podcast on YouTube The Modern Skeptics on Facebook The Modern Skeptics on Instagram ------- LINKS: ------- Thank you for joining us!
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| The Khan vs Chapelle | 23 Nov 2020 | 00:56:16 | |
Samia recently watched an interview style show which raised a lot of questions! In this episode, Samia and Samar discuss: + Procrastination + Comedy and Dave Chappelle + Shahrukh Khan and Culture
MENTIONS: Salaam Pages - Listen to books written by Muslim authors ------- LINKS: ------- Thank you for joining us!
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| Let's Get Real - Playing Freshly Grounded’s Game | 09 Nov 2020 | 00:36:42 | |
We were so excited to receive the Freshly Grounded game as a gift! Let's play it together. This is also a video podcast. In this episode, Samia and Samar discuss: + Their cheerleader + Vulnerabilities + Things they are grateful for
Get your own Freshly Grounded game here.
MENTIONS: Salaam Pages - Listen to books written by Muslim authors ------- LINKS: ------- Thank you for joining us!
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| Q&A - Living Dead | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:50:57 | |
We are discussing our personal health! In this episode:
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| Desi Truths | 12 Oct 2020 | 00:52:34 | |
We announced our YouTube channel! This episode is also up on YouTube. Head over to our channel and check it out when you have a chance! In this episode:
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| Say My Name | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:55:48 | |
Samia and Samar discuss:
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| The Day I Flew | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:42:48 | |
Samia and Samar discuss:
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| Single and No Mingle | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:39:57 | |
Samia and Samar discuss the hot topic of singledom. They discuss:
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| Wake Up Sheeple | 17 Aug 2020 | 00:43:36 | |
What does it mean to be a conscious consumer? -Samar talks about insensitive social media content. Is it always intentional or sometimes just an unlucky result of incomplete knowledge? -Samia shares her experiences of movie plots that are more than what they seem. -We discuss the other side to 'abandoned widows'. How do we manage to keep our mind open whilst perusing all the content? ------- LINKS: ------- Thank you for joining us! S + S
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| In Training | 03 Aug 2020 | 00:39:13 | |
Let's talk about self growth through the lens of an outsider. In today's episode:
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Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! We love reading your reviews. Samia + Samar | |||
| Quran, Islam and Women | 09 Jul 2021 | 00:46:39 | |
What does it mean to be a woman in sacred spaces? In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar discuss the role of women in Islam as compared to their current role and rights in today's society, with the west being vastly different from most of the east.
* Thank you to Quran and Me Journal app for sponsoring this episode. You can download the app: Here on Apple Here on Android
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Podcast discussed: "With the Qur'an" by The Qarawiyyin Project Sh. Maryam Amir: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Village Auntie's Instagram ("Is my period over" IGTV video is here) Female reciters on Instagram:
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| Juice of Empathy | 20 Jul 2020 | 00:43:35 | |
How do we handle our emotions when faced with popular situations on social media?
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| To Forgive or Not to Forgive | 06 Jul 2020 | 00:32:03 | |
Have you ever been pressured into forgiving someone? I think most of us have been through the Hamlet-like conundrum of “to forgive or not to forgive.”
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| Stayin' Alive | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:35:16 | |
A new episode is here!
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| A New Voice | 08 Jun 2020 | 00:29:28 | |
Hey Sister! Welcome to the new Matcha Talk with Samar and Samia. Let's meet our new co-host in this episode and discuss our Ramadan reflections. Please note: This episode was recorded before the current uprising on behalf of Black Lives Matter. JazakAllah kheir for your advice and guidance in helping us to plant this seed of goodness and release this introductory episode anyway. We will discuss more on this in our next episode, insha'Allah. ------- LINKS: -------
SPONSORED BY: Sunnah Living's Sweet & Simple PDF Membership
Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! Samia + Samar
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| On Being Alone | 25 May 2020 | 00:22:57 | |
Ah it is time for the changes to be revealed! Listen today to see what is coming up ahead for the podcast before we talk about being alone, how I have experienced it and how to grow through it. Thank you for being amazing listeners! I'll see you in the new Matcha Talk, insha'Allah :)
Shownotes for each episode can be found here. Sunnah Living's Sweet & Simple PDF Membership
+MENTIONS The soon-to-be-revealed instagram account for Matcha Talk is @matchatalk
Email: samia@sunnahliving.com
Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! Lots of Love, Samia IG: @SunnahLiving | |||
| About Quran Journaling | 11 May 2020 | 00:28:48 | |
Let's talk about Qur'an Journaling! In this episode, we discuss the what's, how's, and where's of Qur'an Journaling.
Shownotes for each episode can be found here. Sunnah Living's Sweet & Simple PDF Membership
+ Mentions YouTube Video on Quran Journaling Quran Journaling community on Facebook Get your free Ramadan Prep PDF
Email: samia@sunnahliving.com
Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! Lots of Love, Samia IG: @SunnahLiving | |||
| The Wilting Tower | 27 Apr 2020 | 00:20:42 | |
You know when something very simple teaches you an everlasting lesson? My garden tower was one of those and the three week ordeal allowed me to have a reflection on my character development. Let's chat about that and a few tips on making this Ramadan the one that counts. --- Get your free Ramadan Prep PDF Email: samia@sunnahliving.com Shownotes for each episode can be found here. Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! Lots of Love, Samia IG: @SunnahLiving
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| The Hungry Cat | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:17:25 | |
This is an official Ramadan prep episode! Today, I want to chat about how the cat during dinner time lead me to reflect on perspective. + Mentions Ramadan Planning Youtube Video -- Get your free Monthly Reflections PDF Email: samia@sunnahliving.com Shownotes for each episode can be found here. Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! Lots of Love, Samia IG: @SunnahLiving
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| The Sleeping Cat | 23 Mar 2020 | 00:16:59 | |
Assalam o Alaikum, Today we are continuing on learning through this changing world after having a cuddly time with my cat. She led me to reflect on how we have been behaving as an ummah and how this can be a wake up call for us. A video by Maulana Tariq Jameel
Get your free Monthly Reflections PDF Email: samia@sunnahliving.com Shownotes for each episode can be found here. Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! Lots of Love, Samia
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| The Baby Formula | 16 Mar 2020 | 00:27:49 | |
Let's talk about some lessons I am learning through the current tests that we are all going through.
Shownotes for each episode can be found here. Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! Lots of Love, Samia | |||
| Digging Deeper - Playing the Game | 10 Jun 2021 | 00:30:59 | |
Samar and Samia get vulnerable while playing Freshly Grounded's "The Game" - a card game in which the players ask each other meaningful questions. Hope you enjoyed this week's episode!
* Thank you to Quran and Me Journal app for sponsoring this episode. You can download the app: Here on Apple Here on Android
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| The Turkish Beans | 09 Mar 2020 | 00:30:05 | |
Today I share with you my (dis)like of cooking but love for dutch ovens while reflecting on Gratitude. Get your free Monthly Reflections PDF Shownotes for each episode can be found here. Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! Website: Sunnahliving.com | |||
| Long, Gray Bedroom Curtain | 17 Feb 2020 | 00:22:21 | |
I needed some curtains for our bedroom. Not just any curtains, blackout ones, and so the search had to continue. I share with you the process and how all of this led to a reflection on self reinvention in terms of spirituality. Also, there is an astounding story a sister shared with you in this episode. Get your free Monthly Reflections PDF Shownotes for each episode can be found here. Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app!
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| The Final Moment | 10 Feb 2020 | 00:25:05 | |
A new video was circulating around about a shaykh uttering his final words, the kalimah, before passing away in front of a group. This brought about a reflection on death and what... my death will be like. Let's talk about death today in the most loving, caring, real manner as possible.
Submit your story here: Share Your Story Show notes: http://www.sunnahliving.com/category/podcast/matcha-talk/
Web: Sunnahliving.com Instagram: @sunnahliving Facebook: www.facebook.com/samiasunnahliving | |||
| The Sheep and the Treat Bag | 03 Feb 2020 | 00:16:58 | |
Today, we are discussing a story of Bukhari رضي الله عنه and the man with his sheep. I reflect about dishonesty, importance of what we say, and importance of character in relationships. Submit your story here: Share Your Story Show notes: http://www.sunnahliving.com/category/podcast/matcha-talk/ Thank you for listening! Web: Sunnahliving.com Instagram: @sunnahliving Facebook: www.facebook.com/samiasunnahliving | |||
| Pink Flamingo Socks | 27 Jan 2020 | 00:19:39 | |
Today we are talking about how I don't listen to my husband and the pink flamingo socks in with the topic of naseeha. Also, this is the first episode with a submission from Share your Story! Submit your story here: Share Your Story Show notes: http://www.sunnahliving.com/category/podcast/matcha-talk/
Web: Sunnahliving.com Instagram: @sunnahliving Facebook: www.facebook.com/samiasunnahliving | |||
| Cat Killer and the Power of Words | 20 Jan 2020 | 00:13:52 | |
Today, I saw this Netflix documentary which resulted in me reflecting on the power of words. Show notes: http://www.sunnahliving.com/category/podcast/matcha-talk/
Web: Sunnahliving.com Instagram: @sunnahliving Facebook: www.facebook.com/samiasunnahliving | |||
| Oops, Ikea! | 13 Jan 2020 | 00:15:54 | |
Today, I want to share with you about my trip to Ikea, the heavy burden that it comes with and how to navigate it. Show notes: http://www.sunnahliving.com/category/podcast/matcha-talk/
Web: Sunnahliving.com Instagram: @sunnahliving Facebook: www.facebook.com/samiasunnahliving
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| The Man in the Blue Jacket | 06 Jan 2020 | 00:16:22 | |
Assalam o Alaikum! Welcome to the first episode of Matcha Talk. Today, we are talking about identity.
Show notes: http://www.sunnahliving.com/category/podcast/matcha-talk/
Web: Sunnahliving.com Instagram: @sunnahliving Facebook: www.facebook.com/samiasunnahliving | |||
| Maybe He Shouldn't Talk About Africa | 18 May 2021 | 00:45:30 | |
Samar and Samia watched a documentary and they have lots to disagree on. Maybe some people shouldn't talk about other countries, especially a white person about Africa. What do you think?
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| He Tapped My Shoulder | 02 May 2021 | 00:30:21 | |
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samar shares her story of a rude man in the airplane and they both dissect whether her reaction coincided with the bystander effect or whether she truly made a conscious decision. You'll notice a subtle change. Did you catch it? ------- LINKS: ------- Thank you for joining us!
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| FALSE - Are We Lying? | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:44:03 | |
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar tackle the conversation about the prevalence of lies and deceit all throughout the world. + They explain their short absence + Lies and how they permeate the society + How are we as Muslims responsible + Samia's personal story + Resources to fact check everything
MENTIONED: Punditfact (part of Politifact) Boys In The Cave's article on Modern Day Signs of the Day of Judgment. Sunnah Living's article, "Why I Say No to the Medical Medium"
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| Did You Really Start from the Bottom? | 25 Jan 2021 | 00:41:59 | |
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar talk about western romantic relationships and human rights: + The recent series Samia watched ... and stopped watching. + The undying devotion v. shotgun, the two extremes in romantic relationships. + The Agonizing Arrogance. + Did you really start from nothing? + Why a seed of arrogance is not allowed in Paradise.
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| Not a Controversy - a Talk on Mawlid | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:37:40 | |
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar have a lighthearted conversation about:
MENTIONS Global Mawlid Celebration Clips - Look for the highlighted titled "Global Mawlid"
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| Muslims in Hollywood | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:46:27 | |
In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samar begins by sharing a trailer with a hijab character and the discussion on Muslims in Hollywood flows from there:
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