9 to Asr

Nabintou Doumbia

Riik Ameerika Ühendriigid

Žanrid Religioon ja Vaimsus, Islam

Keel EN-US

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Viimane 20.06.2026

For many of us, the workday consists of meetings and deadlines with rushed salah breaks in between. But what could happen if we flipped the “daily grind” on its head? We often ask Allah for hasanat in this dunya and the akhirah, but what does that look like in real life? My name is Nabintou Doumbia, and I’m your host. Through conversations with featured guests, I am seeking timeless wisdom that helps answer these questions—and more.

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When The Qualities Don’t Translate 20.06.2026 28min

I wake up for work. I meet deadlines. I follow through on my commitments. So why is it so much harder to show up in my relationship with Allah with the same consistency? In this solo episode, I explore the disconnect between the qualities we readily demonstrate in our careers, education, and personal relationships, and why those same qualities often fail to translate into our worship. As I enter another season of transition, I find myself revisiting questions of accountability, discipline, an...
At the Crossroads: Faith, Ambition, and Sacrifice With Hakeemah Cummings 28.05.2026 1t 10min

What happens when the very future you’ve worked toward begins to feel a little too morally complicated? When a career you’ve always envisioned seems tied to a compromise you’re not at peace making? More deeply, what happens when Allah begins guiding your heart toward a sacrifice He may want you to make? During these blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, we are speaking with Hakeemah Cummings about her decision to walk away from medical school to avoid taking on interest-based loans. This i...
The Other Side of the First-Generation Story 14.05.2026 22min

In this week's episode, I chat with one of my favorite humans: my dad! For as much as we talk about the first-generation story, there's one side we don’t hear nearly enough about: the immigrant parent POV. Here, Daddy and I talk about his upbringing in Côte d’Ivoire, his journey to the United States, the challenges he faced along the way, and how becoming a father shaped the sacrifices he was willing to make. We also talk about balance: where parents and children can meet in the middl...
How an Unexpected Trial Taught Me Tawakkul 05.05.2026 22min

Academic validation is great and all—until, like anything else, it exists in excess. As a first-generation American with big dreams so I could one day take care of my parents, I quickly found myself chasing educational and career milestones for the dopamine hit they always brought. Then it all came crashing down when I got my bar exam results, right as I was starting my big law job. Preparing to retake the bar didn’t just feel academically challenging—it felt spiritual. In the midst of it all...
Welcome 9 to Asr! 03.05.2026 2min

Three words: long. time. coming. My prayer is that this platform becomes an open space for reflection, a growing community, and a place where intentions turn into action. In short—so much more than a podcast. I’m excited to stand alongside you as we navigate Deen, deadlines, and everything in between. Because for many of us, work isn’t just a 9 to 5. It’s something closer to a 9 to Asr.