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  The Courageous Ask: Trusting Allah With the Answer 07.08.2026 28p

  Have you ever talked yourself out of asking before anyone else had the chance to say no—or, “yes”? In this solo episode, I share the story of one of the first truly bold asks I've ever made, how I responded to the answer, and how that experience completely transformed the way I make du’a, ask of others, and learned to receive. Turns out, so many of our blessings are just a simple ask away.
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  Changing ZIP Codes: When Success Creates Distance 31.07.2026 42p

  What does it really mean to "make it" when success takes you away from home? In this episode, Sirad shares her journey of growing up in a tight-knit family in Maryland with big dreams to studying at Princeton, then Columbia, all the way to pursuing a PhD in Boston at Harvard. Together, we reflect on the emotional realities of changing zip codes: navigating the tensions between ambition and belonging, carrying the weight of leaving family behind, and reshaping the relationships we've alw...
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  Between the Noise: The Sound of Certainty 19.07.2026 1ó 9p

  This week, we sat down with Dr. Leenah Safi to explore intuition—what it is, how it’s cultivated, and how we develop it while remaining grounded in community. In a world that’s becoming increasingly noisy, how do we distinguish between our inner voice and the countless influences competing for our attention? And most importantly, what role does Taqwa play in helping us navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence? We talk through all of this, and more.
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  When The Qualities Don’t Translate 20.06.2026 28p

  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...
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  At the Crossroads: Faith, Ambition, and Sacrifice With Hakeemah Cummings 28.05.2026 1ó 10p

  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...
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  The Other Side of the First-Generation Story 14.05.2026 22p

  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...
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  How an Unexpected Trial Taught Me Tawakkul 05.05.2026 22p

  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...
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  Welcome 9 to Asr! 03.05.2026 2p

  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.