Ramadan Mubarik! Here is one technique I learned to help you become more productive and get over any slump, insha'Allah.  Let's Chat!   MENTIONS: Issue 10 on Wednesday Musings (releasing on 04/06) This video by Sh. Yasir Qadhi This episode of the series by Yaqeen Institute ------- LINKS: Matcha Talk Website Show Notes SunnahLiving.com ------- Thank you for joining us!      

We're asking for you to stretch that heart of yours for this episode! We'll be discussing a topic which you may or not may not know about, may be influenced by, may actually be affected by, may have strong opinions for or against.  We hope that this episode will be a way for your heart to become softer and ache more for the plight of the oppressed. Let's chat!   * Thank you to Quran and Me Journal app for sponsoring this episode.  You can download the app: Here on Apple Here on...

What does it mean to be a woman in sacred spaces?  In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar discuss the role of women in Islam as compared to their current role and rights in today's society, with the west being vastly different from most of the east.   * Thank you to Quran and Me Journal app for sponsoring this episode.  You can download the app: Here on Apple Here on Android   *   Podcast discussed:  "With the Qur'an" by The Qarawiyyin Project Sh. Maryam Amir:...

Samar and Samia get vulnerable while playing Freshly Grounded's "The Game" - a card game in which the players ask each other meaningful questions.  Hope you enjoyed this week's episode! * Thank you to Quran and Me Journal app for sponsoring this episode.  You can download the app: Here on Apple Here on Android   * --------   Buy the card game here.   ------- LINKS: Matcha Talk Website Show Notes Our Youtube Channel ------- Thank you for joining us!  

Samar and Samia watched a documentary and they have lots to disagree on.  Maybe some people shouldn't talk about other countries, especially a white person about Africa.  What do you think?    ------- LINKS: Matcha Talk Website Show Notes Our Youtube Channel ------- Thank you for joining us!  

In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samar shares her story of a rude man in the airplane and they both dissect whether her reaction coincided with the bystander effect or whether she truly made a conscious decision. You'll notice a subtle change. Did you catch it? ------- LINKS: Matcha Talk Website Show Notes Our Youtube Channel ------- Thank you for joining us!  

In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar tackle the conversation about the prevalence of lies and deceit all throughout the world.  +  They explain their short absence +  Lies and how they permeate the society  +  How are we as Muslims responsible +  Samia's personal story +  Resources to fact check everything   MENTIONED: Politifact.com Snopes.com Punditfact (part of Politifact) Boys In The Cave's article on Modern Day Signs of the Day of Judgment. Sunnah Living's article, "Why I Say...

In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar talk about western romantic relationships and human rights:+  The recent series Samia watched ... and stopped watching.+  The undying devotion v. shotgun, the two extremes in romantic relationships.+  The Agonizing Arrogance.+  Did you really start from nothing?+  Why a seed of arrogance is not allowed in Paradise. -------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow NotesOur Youtube Channel-------Thank you for joining us! 

In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samia and Samar have a lighthearted conversation about:Global Mawlid celebrationsHow it is *not* a controversy - as per dictionary definitionImportance of celebrating diversity in thoughtFinding the purpose of celebrations in spiritualityLooking for ways of growth and fulfillmentSamar's longboard learning adventurePush vs. Pull goals MENTIONSGlobal Mawlid Celebration Clips - Look for the highlighted titled "Global Mawlid" -------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk...

In this episode of Matcha Talk, Samar begins by sharing a trailer with a hijab character and the discussion on Muslims in Hollywood flows from there:What is representation and should we seek itSamia shares her friend's Islamophobic movie recommendationUnapologetically Muslim celebrities Debate whether a Muslim and Hollywood even mix togetherHypocrisy seeking diversity on screen while shunning it off screen-------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow NotesOur Youtube Channel-------Thank you...

Let's discuss juicy topics from the book, "My Past is a Foreign Country" by Zeba Talkhani with The Modern Skeptic's Mariam and Mallak as our first ever guests.  This was part of a collaboration so head over to the @themodernskeps on instagram for a LIVE book discussion with Samia, Mariam and Mallak. In this Matcha Talk episode, we get personal on: + Feminism+ Patriarchy+ Intergenerational parental relationships+ Being hijabis MENTIONS:The Modern Skeptics podcast on YouTubeThe Modern Skeptics...

Samia recently watched an interview style show which raised a lot of questions!  In this episode, Samia and Samar discuss:+ Procrastination+ Comedy and Dave Chappelle+ Shahrukh Khan and Culture  MENTIONS:Salaam Pages - Listen to books written by Muslim authors-------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow NotesOur Youtube Channel-------Thank you for joining us! 

We were so excited to receive the Freshly Grounded game as a gift! Let's play it together. This is also a video podcast.  In this episode, Samia and Samar discuss:+ Their cheerleader + Vulnerabilities + Things they are grateful for Get your own Freshly Grounded game here. MENTIONS:Salaam Pages - Listen to books written by Muslim authors-------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow NotesOur Youtube Channel-------Thank you for joining us! 

We are discussing our personal health!In this episode:Samar talks about empathy and sonderSamia ponders the household dynamics of those living with energy related illnessesWhat does 'acceptance' truly look like?What is the difference between 'active' and 'passive' worship?-------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow NotesOur Youtube Channel-------Thank you for joining us! 

We announced our YouTube channel! This episode is also up on YouTube. Head over to our channel and check it out when you have a chance! In this episode:Samia shares what happened when she and her husband watched a classic Indian movie.They discuss the oddities of the movie - things they never noticed the first time they watched it.Cultural expectations vs. Cultural realitiesWhat does it really mean to "follow Islam"-------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow NotesOur Youtube...

From health and stories from the past to the nuances of cultural appropriation, come join us for this week's Matcha Talk!

Samia and Samar discuss:Parental Love vs. Allah’s LovePlayed a game of asking deep questions with eachother.Samar answered childhood based questionsSamia answered value-based questions.-------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow Notes-------Thank you for joining us! 

Samia and Samar discuss the hot topic of singledom. They discuss:How to be content as a single person.The eastern expectations from a women.Fallacy of living the life you want after marriage.The role of spirituality in all of it. -------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow Notes-------Thank you for joining us! 

What does it mean to be a conscious consumer?-Samar talks about insensitive social media content. Is it always intentional or sometimes just an unlucky result of incomplete knowledge?-Samia shares her experiences of movie plots that are more than what they seem.-We discuss the other side to 'abandoned widows'. How do we manage to keep our mind open whilst perusing all the content? Website 

Let's talk about self growth through the lens of an outsider. In today's episode:There's a vote for you in the stories!  Check them to get the details :)Samar shares what happened with her and her trainee at work. Importance of knowing yourself is discussed.They both discuss the ramifications of a society not interested in therapy.When are you the Trainer or a Trainee?  -------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow Notes-------  Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite app! We...

How do we handle our emotions when faced with popular situations on social media?Samia summarizes what has happened because Samar is blissfully unaware.They discuss Preacher Moss’s response.The importance of how an unsavory situation is handled is discussed.Samar ends with a story of a tenacious customer she used to see (and tries to remember the recipe for the elixir of life!) -------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow Notes-------  Please rate and review this podcast on your favorite...

Have you ever been pressured into forgiving someone? I think most of us have been through the Hamlet-like conundrum of “to forgive or not to forgive.”  Samia talks about communication and her personal struggle with forgiveness, how they are related.We discuss the spectrum of communication skills.We discuss forgiveness and what it means realistically.Samar discusses her communication connundrum with a friend-date.-------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow Notes-------  Please rate and...

A new episode is here!  We are both making a statement about our current humanitarian/political/ethical/moral uprising that is happening before jumping into the topic of the day.  Samar begins by sharing her story on coping with her inability to fast and what is like to cope with that. We talk about self growth through a story about a certain 30-year-old man who was taken to court by his parents.  Yes.. all of this in less than 40 minutes.   -------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow...

Hey Sister! Welcome to the new Matcha Talk with Samar and Samia.  Let's meet our new co-host in this episode and discuss our Ramadan reflections. Please note: This episode was recorded before the current uprising on behalf of Black Lives Matter.  JazakAllah kheir for your advice and guidance in helping us to plant this seed of goodness and release this introductory episode anyway.  We will discuss more on this in our next episode, insha'Allah.-------LINKS:SAY SALAAMSMatcha Talk WebsiteShow...