If you were diagnosed with blood disorder tomorrow, what would you do to find a stem cell donor who could save your life? Amal and Zara speak to Anie Hussain, who was diagnosed with rare blood disorder aplastic anemia at the age of 17. However, Anie is from an ethnic minority background, therefore finding a stem cell donor who was a good match was incredibly hard since so few of us from ethnic backgrounds are part of the donor register. In this episode, we discuss: · Anie’s journey after...

Amal and Zara speak to Aaminah Aziz, Head of Finance and Operations of Salams, one of the world’s most popular Muslim marriage apps. The Salams app has 3 million users across 100 countries. 45,000 marriages have taken place as a result of Muslims meeting on the app. In 2021, they also introduced a great new feature on the app called Salams Connect which allows you to find new friends in your area. We get to find out all work that goes on behind the scenes at Salams and ask Aaminah all of...

Zara and Amal chat with a friend about whether men and women can really be close friends. Expect differing opinions and a heated discussion! Let us know your views via our Instagram! @british_muslim_girl_diaries

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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