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Zara and Amal interview American Muslim author and editor Gabrielle Deonath on her new book, Shukr, an inspirational dua and gratitude journal.  Topics covered in the episode: · Expressing gratitude in your prayers to reconnect with your faith · Inspiring hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him) included in the Shukr journal · How your faith can increase when studying the Quran and hadith The Shukr Dua and Gratitude journal aims to bring greater meaning to the words you may hear, read, or recite in worship and offers an opportunity to truly absorb and connect with them. With guided prompts and space for reflection, Shukr will help you think about the religious significance and context of each dua, hadith, and verse and will encourage you to contemplate how you can apply them to your daily life. Undated entries offer space to reflect any time of the year and flexibility for even the busiest of schedules. Check out Shukr, to take your spiritual connection to the next level! Find Gabrielle online at: bygabrielled.com Twitter @bygabrielled Instagram @bygabrielled Find Shukr, the Dua and Gratitude journal: Amazon (UK) (US), Barnes and Noble, and other major book retailers.  Follow our podcast on Instagram! @british_muslim_girl_diaries We'll be running a giveaway for Shukr for the first week of this episode's release! 

Amal and Zara interview British Muslim convert and founder of Power of Voice Academy, Khalila Lister. Growing up in London in a Jewish family, she started her career touring the UK as a radio host and interviewing celebrities. She left this career behind upon discovering Islam. In this episode, they discuss Khalila’s journey to becoming Muslim, her work as a public speaking coach, and tips for everyone to project confidence when speaking. Follow and message us on instagram: @british_muslim_girl_diaries Find Khalila at: https://powerofvoiceacademy.com/ @powerofvoiceacademy

Join us for an interview with Mudassir and Rafeah, a Muslim couple in their early 30’s who met on a Muslim marriage app during the pandemic. However, Mudassir was based in Canada and Rafeah was based in the UK when they both matched and started talking on the app. We find out how they got to know each other before they met in person and initiated virtual family introductions, what married life is like now, and hear their advice on the search for a partner! Please leave us a rating and review on your podcast platform. Follow us on Instagram: @british_muslim_girl_diaries

In this episode, Zara and Amal discuss past situations they have been in that had an impact on them and what they learnt. Zara was introduced to a local Muslim seemingly looking for a spouse, while Amal ran into a difficult situation abroad after working with a trusted male colleague. Tune in to hear what they learnt about themselves and what lessons they took moving forward. Please remember to leave us a rating and review on the podcast platform you are listening on! Follow us on Instagram: @british_muslim_girl_diaries

While mental health care has improved significantly over the last few decades, many ethnic minorities in the UK continue to face barriers when it comes to access. Possible reasons include the stigma attached to mental health within these communities, limited representation, and lack of awareness of cultural or religion-related issues in the profession. In this episode we speak to mental health counsellor Nada Rahmouni to learn more about the particular aspects therapists must navigate as well as broader issues including anxiety, trauma, parenting, and self care. 

Love or hate social media it's apart of most of our lives now. With lots of Muslim influencers on the rise, it can be a great place to create a community, but gotta watch out for that haraam police! Listen in to Amal and Zara discuss how social media has affected their lives, the good and the bad!

If you're anything like Brit-ish Muslims Zara and Amal, you've scrolled through what feels like hundreds of dating profiles on various apps. So you've seen it all too! Listen in to hear about the good, the bad, and the down right insulting profiles they've seen online. Enjoy! 

In this episode, British Muslims Amal and Zara discuss their experience of growing up in the UK to parents who immigrated from Somalia and  Pakistan. Listen in to hear stories of culture clashes and what they are learning about immigrant parent-child relationships now being in their 30's!

Welcome back to part 2 of episode 1 where Amal and Zara continue discussing their experiences of living and working abroad as Brit-ish Muslims!

Listen in to part 1 of this episode where Amal and Zara share their experiences of living abroad in Uganda and the USA as single, young, British Muslims!

Hello and welcome to our podcast, we're British Muslims Amal and Zara. We provide a little introduction to ourselves and why we felt this platform was needed for young Muslim women going through ups and downs of life as millennials while grappling with sometimes opposing cultures.  We look forward to you joining us on this journey! Follow us on Instagram @british_muslim_girl_diaries