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May 28, 2021

Beginning of Summer (End of the Season!)

Y'all the best for staying with me all this time, BUT it's Summer and children are at home and there is literally no way I will have any shred of sanity throughout these two months :D So, Imma take a short Summer vacation and be back in August! I'll be back with more segments, interviews and solo episodes. AND if you want to suggest anything you'd like to hear about, someone you'd like me to interview just email me at shehla.faizi01@gmail.com or send me a message on my Facebook page: https://ww...
Beginning of Summer (End of the Season!)
May Peace Be On You All!
Beginning of Summer (End of the Season!)
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May 12, 2021

Ramadan is Over (But I Was Not Prepared!)

Ramadan 2021, this year brought with it many new experiences including new Muslim neighbors, tons of iftar and my feeble attempts at holding a kids' party! Listen to this week's episode for the unexpected madness that was Ramadan 2021! And if you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes send them my way via email at shehla.faizi01@gmail.com or you can send me a message on my Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast. Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me h...
Ramadan is Over (But I Was Not Prepared!)
May Peace Be On You All!
Ramadan is Over (But I Was Not Prepared!)
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April 29, 2021

The Whole Muslim: A Coversion Story With Imam Tom Facchine

Being born into a Muslim family is something that even a lot of Muslims see as a default and a lot of times take for granted as well. But what is the journey of someone who converts to the Faith? Imam Tom Facchine shares his incredible journey of how a young man from an Italian American family, from a small town in New Jersey converted to Islam, and how he ended up becoming the Imam (religious leader) of The Muslim Community Association of Mohawk Valley, New York! You can also watch this episod...
The Whole Muslim: A Coversion Story With Imam Tom Facchine
May Peace Be On You All!
The Whole Muslim: A Coversion Story With Imam Tom Facchine
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April 15, 2021

It's Ramdan! (Again?!)

Guess who's fasting (again!)? Yup, it's that time of year for Muslims, and for me it might not be a big deal to fast in Ramadan since I've been doing it for some time now. BUT this year I might just have teeny tiny person TRY and join me (Dun! Dun! Duuun!!). So, join me as I give a short overview of this year's Ramadan in our new house, with our Muslim neighbors and how it's those little things that make Ramadan extra special! Support the showPlease don't forget to follow me here and on social...
It's Ramdan! (Again?!)
May Peace Be On You All!
It's Ramdan! (Again?!)
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April 1, 2021

The Whole Muslim: Taimur Kouser

Mental health is an integral topic for any community. In the Muslim community until now, the topic has been largely taboo. This week I have the great pleasure of interviewing Taimur Kouser, Founder and Director of Nafs. Nafs is an organization that hopes to elevate the voices of young Muslims struggling with the very unique mental health issues they face growing up in the U.S. Me and Taimur delve into some of those issues and how having a platform like Nafs can help erase some of the stigma ar...
The Whole Muslim: Taimur Kouser
May Peace Be On You All!
The Whole Muslim: Taimur Kouser
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March 18, 2021

Ask a Muslim! (Part Two)

At the end of part one of my "Ask a Muslim!" segment, I ran out of time to answer all the questions sent to me. So, here they are in part two! Thank you to everyone who sent me these questions and if you as a listener have any more questions to ask THIS Muslim, feel free to send me your questions at shehla.faizi01@gmail.com or you could send me a personal message on the "I'm A Muslim (And That's Okay!)" Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/iamatopodcast Support the showPlease don't forget ...
Ask a Muslim! (Part Two)
May Peace Be On You All!
Ask a Muslim! (Part Two)
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March 5, 2021

Ask a Muslim! (Part One)

It's back! Last year's popular segment, where you ask me, your resident Muslim, any and every question you may have about Islam and being Muslim! Now, I'm not a scholar of Islam but that doesn't mean I can't give you the everyday insights about being Muslim. This episode is part one of two episodes, if you have any questions you would like me to answer in part two, please send them to me at shehla.faizi01@gmail.com . And you can also message me the questions on Facebook via the "I'm A Muslim (...
Ask a Muslim! (Part One)
May Peace Be On You All!
Ask a Muslim! (Part One)
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Feb. 21, 2021

The Whole Muslim: An Adoption Story with Natasha, Sikandar and baby Zain!

This week on "I'm A Muslim (And That's Okay!)", I continue with my "The Whole Muslim" interview segment. My guests are an inter-racial, Muslim couple who go against social norms not just in their marriage but in their decision to adopt! Hear their remarkable story about love, life and the joys of parenthood in the most unconventional way! You can also WATCH this episode on my YouTube channel here (please hit 'Like' and 'Subscribe' to stay updated on future videos!): https://youtu.be/wtvA2N2N5i...
The Whole Muslim: An Adoption Story with Natasha, Sikandar and baby Zain!
May Peace Be On You All!
The Whole Muslim: An Adoption Story with Natasha, Sikandar and baby Zain!
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Feb. 5, 2021

A Year And Season 3! (OMG!)

I'm here! You're here! OMG!! Y'all are the best for sticking with me through this year. This episode is my thank you to all of you who have been there for me for this past year AND my step towards a new year! I'm here with all new episodes including doing another "Ask A Muslim" segment (send me your questions about Muslims and Islam at shehla.faizi01@gmail.com !), more "The Whole Muslim" interviews and of course more shenanigans from just me! ;D So I hope you stay with me this year too and let...
A Year And Season 3! (OMG!)
May Peace Be On You All!
A Year And Season 3! (OMG!)