Hafsa takes us on a journey of her blogging in the early 2010's, the growth of beauty content, trendy skincare routine and diet culture/gut health! Hafsa's socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hafsaisalwe/ Podcast: mindprettysoul (available on Spotify and Apple) https://linktr.ee/mindprettysoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindprettysoul/ Support Us! Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shop Get in touch with us via: Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Emai ..read more

As the month of Ramadan comes to an end Umal catches up with Istahil & Sahra from Abwaan. They discuss their overall experience this holy month, and what they hope to take away from this Ramadan. She also has a spontaneous recording session with a friend (Fatima) after Tahajud. Also, we're back with our annual; Abwaan's Sponsor A Childs Education Year 4 fundraiser; https://www.gofundme.com/f/abwaan-sponsor-a-childs-education-year-4 Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shop Get in touch with ..read more

The girls are tired folks! Literally. Hafsa invited her friends Ayan and Tobias to talk about how these days feel like they have been swindled into selling their souls and working for the man. Millennial discontent, bullshit jobs, anti capitalism - we cover it all! Author and anthropologist David Graeber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpoJIkqEXYo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIctCDYv7Yg Max Weber and the Protestant Work Ethic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-0sIHDzsU4 Angela Davis on Capitalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZv42ICZ_gI Abwaan Ramadan fundraiser. Help us send kids to sc ..read more

Assalamu Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak everyone! We hope you're all having a blessed month. In this episode, Ikran and SPECIAL guest Hafsa reflect on their experiences with morning and evening adkaar (phrases found in the Qur'an and Sunnah which are recited every morning and evening for an array of spiritual benefits). They talk about its ease, its difficulty, its benefits, its impact, and trying to stay consistent! A Life with Allah Dhikr & Dua app: https://lifewithallah.com/app-2/ Books & Publications: https://lifewithallah.com/publications/ They have a wealth of information so check t ..read more

On this episode we get down to the basics of climate change. Whats the science behind all the doom and gloom and what can we do about it? We talk about climate justice, what it's really like being a victim of this climate crisis and how our clothes are making the issue worse. With the help of some amazing guests we hope we answer at least some your questions on climate change. So go for a run, organize your pantry or settle in for a drive and listen to this very informative episode! Yaqeen Article https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/when-the-earth-speaks-against-us-environmental-ethics-in-is ..read more

We don't talk about hijab, why is that? In this episode, we talk about what hijab means to us, and why it's a topic we're hesitant to discuss. Hijab has been a booming topic lately from balaclavas to the french hijab ban, these issues got us talking amongst ourselves and forced us to have the conversations we were avoiding. Our thoughts? take a listen. Article referenced: https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/is-hijab-religious-or-cultural-how-islamic-rulings-are-formed. Get in touch with us via: Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles ..read more

On this episode we invite you dear listener to be judge jury and executi- jk. Sahra and Istahil decided to start the new year reading messy AITA posts from the holidays. Why do we share so much online? Is being a Potterhead a mental illness? Can your in-laws grade your fashion choices? Let's talk about it! Get in touch with us via: Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles@gmail.com Curiouscat: https://curiouscat.live/abwaanpodcast ..read more

In this episode we have Darryl Cheng, Khadija and Maymuun talk to us about their plant journeys and experiences. It was fun chatting with them and learning about their plant parenthood experiences. Are you interested in understanding why people love plants? Or are you planning to buy a plant soon and don't know where to start? Regardless this episode is for you. Annoucements: 40% off Abwaan merch for 48 hrs only, use the code: Abwaan40. Free shipping to Canada and America. Visit our website: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop. Get a signed copy of "A New Plant Parent" and a 6-in monstera deliciosa ..read more

Our final fostering episode is here! In this episode we discuss what we think about fostering and adoption. We had Yasmine from Children’s Aid Society (CAS) break down the process for us and Ti’gisti tells us what she experienced when adopting her baby boy. This one is chock-full of information, we hope you like it! If you liked this, check out Episode 41 - Fostering Part 1: In Conversation with Parents Khalid & Rubina Timestamps 00:00 What does Abwaan think of fostering and adoption? 21:35 Yasmine and CAS 43:06 Ti’gistis adoption process Omar Suleimans Video on Fostering and Adoption: htt ..read more

WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON 5! It's difficult to believe this is our FIFTH year podcasting ?In this episode we discuss our break and exciting plans this season- it's going to be a unique one! Subscribe & leave us a review! :) Our merch: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Get in touch with us via: Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles@gmail.com Curiouscat: curiouscat.me/AbwaanPodcast Website: www.abwaanchronicles.com ..read more