Episodes
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Have you met our 2024 and 2025 msa presidents? 👀
Or perhaps you've wondered what really goes on behind the scenes 🎞️
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re ending off with the powerhouse duo: MSA President of 2024 and the future 2025 President! 💥
Tune in as Omar Al Zeidat (2024) and Umar Khan (2025) as they spill 🍵the insights of their biggest wins and learning curves, as well as drop priceless gems from their journey 🛣️
All things accountability, leadership, community development personal growth (and potentially aging) right this way! 🙌
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The Muslim community in Australia needs change. 🗣️
Change for what? Change for the issues that plague our people - from our youth to our elderly.
Do we secure this change through a political voice? Why don't Muslims even participate in politics? Don't we need people to represent us properly in the political sphere? 🤔
We're joined by Brother Solaiman and Brother Sameer, two brothers who've stepped into the realm of Australian politics, rich with fervour to get the Muslim community the changes that it really needs. 🔥
Track their journey from MSA volunteers to councillors of Community Voice of Australia, and all the realisations that they had growing up to push them into involving themselves with local government, something many Muslims have never even considered. 🫵
📱Follow 'Community Voice Roselands' on facebook and other platforms to follow their campaign and mission!
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How do we deal with the ups and downs of friendship? 🎻
The breakups, the need for boundaries, new relationships, the unknown - it can all be over whelming! 🌃
The world of sisterhood is an amazing one but many do not have access to or perhaps have even had negative experiences with, yet yearn for that connection, especially in a time of loneliness. Not to mention, that the digital portrayal of female friendships can be conflicting😔
Well, that's why, we have Umm Yoms, aka, sister Fatima Mohamed, in the house! 🏠
She is a community builder and YouTuber who looks at the importance of sisterhood and helps other sisters build their relationships by creating space for the sisters however she can 🚀
Sister Fatima gives us insight to her past experiences (🍵), as well as sharing her crazy journey with sisterhood, it's importance and how to really built your friendships to be those which are nourishing and built you, instead of break you
PS: She is the most fashionable niqabi known to humanity and is a modest fashion icon (so take notes if you need) 👚
Sit with us as we divulge into the highs and lows of sisterhood and the importance of creating a safe space for all the girls who want to get their Akhirah bag! 👜
📱Follow @ummyoms on Instagram and Youtube for more nourishing (and relatable) content!
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🎬THE MSA TAKE: SEASON 3: EPISODE 6 🎬
Ever felt that you’re virtually connected but in real life, you’re kinda lonely? 😔
In a world of talking to AI bots instead of real friends, rarely wanting to leave our houses, paying people to hug us, and everything in between - welcome to the loneliness epidemic.
On top, we’re constantly made to feel glum when we look at the world around us, especially as minorities 🩹
If you’ve been following the USYD encampments, you would know exactly who he is 👀
Today we are joined by none other than brother Shahbaz Jamal! ⛺
Brother Shahbaz wears many hats, to say the least - a father, founder of ‘Proven’ Consultancy Group, former director of Imbuity, a community activist, a student of Islamic Knowledge, as well as an enthusiast for all things data that are crucial for our Muslim Communities. 🧮
Get cosy, as we talk about all things, loneliness and the illusion of connection, the future of our Muslim generations, what it means to live as a Muslim and the role that activism plays in all of this. 🥈
📱Follow @Shahbazian1415 on Instagram for more content (including his Youtube Channel!)
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🎬THE MSA TAKE: SEASON 3: EPISODE 5 🎬
There has been a lot that our communities have recently gone through…to say the least 🎢
From individuals acting up, to media bias, to our own experiences with our communities - emotional wounds can resurface and our sense of confidence in our identity can fizzle out 🥤
How do we deal with everything when it feels like Muslims are under the microscope? How can we heal from our own painful experiences, especially if our deen is weaponised against us? 🤔
Get ready to take notes from none other than Sister Ramia Abdo Sultan!🙌
Yes, you heard that right!
Also known as 'the hijabi lawyer', Sister Ramia is a practicing lawyer at LawBridge, community relations advisor for the Australian National Imams Council and a gem within the Muslim community
You might already know her as being at the forefront in speaking out against injustices that we face, leading Islamic circles for the community and paving the way for Muslims to reach great heights! 🏔️
Today we get to hear her view on being Australian and Muslim, as well as how we can heal from painful experiences that make us want to push away from our communities and sometimes even our deen 💨
🍉PS: She is also Palestinian and the Vice President of Gaza Childrens Fund!
📱Follow @the_hijabi_lawyer on Instagram for more content!
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Make an impact. Do what you love. Leave your legacy.
How many times have we heard this? 😥
Whilst our university years are one of our most formative years, they are undoubtedly, one of our most confusing.
We are surrounded by people on very different paths and seem like they are living “their dream” whilst we mull around over ours.🎻
Do we really need to always do what we love? What does it actually mean to leave a legacy? How did people who are thriving find their path? 🤔
Brother Kamal is a daee, motivational speaker and exceptional creative media creator whom you all might have seen on OnePath Network 🙌
Making it big and starting out right here in Sydney, from Macquarie University, brother Kamal takes us through his journey and insights of leaving your own legacy 🛣️
📱Follow @OnePathNetwork on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube for some of the best Islamic media production out there!
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Our 20s are a crazy time 🎢
We try to map out what we’re going to do for the rest of our lives, start thinking about marriage and have to deal with the emotional rollercoaster as things don’t always go to plan🗺️
From our studies, to our jobs, to our relationships and more…
How do we deal with ourselves when things don't work out? Are others having it as tough as we are? Do things really get better when it doesn’t feel that way? 🤔
Cosy up and hear the journey and gems from none other than Sister Assia - aka. ‘The Mizaan’’!🙌
After just turning 30 and releasing her new book ‘The Winds of Change’, Sister Assia gives all the things she wished she’d known when she was in her 20s.
Sister Assia is the founder of the page ‘The Mizaan’ where she runs an Islamic lifestyle blog ranging from wellness, sustainability, dealing with self-criticism and more!
🎉 PS. Did we mention that she has joined us all the way from Paris?🗼
📱Follow @themizaan on Instagram and YouTube for more content!
📖Subscribe to her blog at: https://themizaan.com/
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😓 It can be tough being “different”
Especially living in the West, we can feel that our ‘Muslim-ness’ is under a microscope. 🔬
Different definitions of fun, different world views, different ways of living - it’s just…different.
And quite frankly, it can sometimes make us want to shy away or keep our Islam on the low so we don't feel singled out from the rest of our classmates.
But how do we deal with this conundrum? How do we deal with our Muslim-ness? How do we even become unapologetically Muslim? 🤔
Hear insights from none other than Brother Shoaib Hussain - aka. ‘The Sunnah Guy’!🙌
The Sunnah Guy is a public Islamic speaker, influencer, entrepreneur, film-maker and youth worker.🎥
Tune in as he shares his own journey, tackling this conundrum and drops all the gems he has picked up through his work 💎
🥳 PS. Did we mention that he joined us, all the way from England!?
📱Follow @thesunnahguy on Instagram, TikTok and X for more content!
🔗Join his community at the Muslim Global Network: https://mgn.network/
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🤔We've all thought about it...
Our socials are flooded with people hitting massive milestones, having an entire business at 18 and the list doesn't stop! 🚀
It can eat at us when we feel like we aren't 'doing enough', especially as university students who are trying to make sense of our lectures, fit in our sleep and family time, trying to navigate what we want to do in the future and all emotions that come with being a university student 🎢
🔮We hear our older brothers and sisters tell us that "the future is our youth" and that "we have imaginable potential".....
but what does really mean? what does that look like? how do we tap into our potential? 🔓
Hear and get inspired from none other than sister Raz Aziz 🙌
📱Follow her on instagram @razazziz for more content!
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📽️THE MSA TAKE 📽️Episode 2 | To love is to rest 🌍 What do we do when the world becomes too much? In such a fast paced dunya filled with distractions, it’s easy to lose track of your inner compass 🧭and the things that ground you. If you know what we're talking about…then fear not because this episode is your reminder by Hayley to create spaces of rest in your life 🌅 🪴Hayley Louise is a psychology student, revert, museum educator, herbalism and tea enthusiast, and prolific writer for our very own UNSWMSA Publications Team! If you've read any of her pieces then you know she's grown up in the rural outback, so to say she brings a unique perspective is an understatement ✨ May Allah SWT allow us to rest in His remembrance in such a fast paced world - Ameen! 🤲
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🔍Friends. We all have them….. or maybe we're seeking them.
Perhaps we're in the wrong crowds, perhaps we don't know where to find good mates, perhaps we want to foster stronger bonds with those around us 🤝
🏆Now imagine the feeling of confidence, knowing that you are rolling with exceptional people who truly push you to better yourself, act as a solid support system and always leave you having a good time.
Sometimes it doesn't come that easy - so get your notebooks out as Imran and Hasibul take you through friendship 101.
Remember: If you want to go fast, then go alone but if you want to go far then go together - so who are YOUR friends? 👀
May Allah SWT grant us pious company - Ameen!
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🍵Get cosy for this episode as we are joined by Maria Siddiquee: Sisters Dawah Lead at Macquarie University As an active member in the Muslim community, Maria, alongside her MSA commitments, is an MATW volunteer, host of the Noor podcast, and a loved member at UMA . 👏 🚀Join us as delve into Maria's journey with legal blindness, wearing the Niqab in university, her Hajj experience, dealing with spiritual lows and everything in between! May Allah SWT put barakah in Maria's work and allow her to be a source of motivation for all those who may be going through a rough patch - Ameen.
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🎬 The MSA take is back for 2023! 🎬Alright brothers and sisters, let’s do this again one more time…🌻 Get to know (and have a giggle with) your brand new sisters hosts Ifra and Faiza 🇵🇰🇧🇩Join them as they discuss the impact of their MSA experiences on enhancing their life at uni, the importance of a loving sisterhood, as well as their individual journeys on bringing Islam into their heart 🐪🌠📿🌙✨
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🎬The MSA Take returns for Season 2🎬
In our very first brothers episode, meet and laugh along with your newest hosts - Imran and Hasibul!
Hear what they get up to on the daily, their visions for the podcast, and all the "street knowledge" they've racked up from their MSA journeys. 📈
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"Reviving purpose: Finding Light in Darkness " ⭐
This episode we're joined by a sister who's also a former member of our very own MSA Shura board.
🌱In this episode, we listen to the inspirational stories of gratitude and patience in our guests' experiences with working in the community, and learn about why we should all do community service as Muslims.
From cats and breaking social expectations to learning slang Arabic as a non-Arab, join us as we explore how to revive our intentions and realign our purpose during our youth 😺
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In this episode we're joined by Iqtidar Ahmed, a UNSW alumni and a former president of the UNSWMSA (2017). Iqtidar had begun pursuing Islamic studies whilst studying full-time at university where he learnt the Arabic language and studied with notable scholars from Sydney as well as overseas.
Join us in this episode where we delve into Iqtidar's story and learn the art of balancing uni/work life, the importance of prioritising your time and how to take your relationship with Allah to the next level.
May Allah put barakah in Iqtidar's studies and future endeavours.
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Salams! I’m Tuba, the guest for this week’s podcast episode, and also one of the marketing leads that puts out the posts you see on the MSA page :)
In this episode, I share my struggles with choosing the right career path and wearing the hijab at uni as someone that comes from a majority Muslim community. I take you through how I’ve overcome the challenges that I’ve faced as a Muslim woman stepping out of her comfort zone and into a completely new and unfamiliar environment.
Join me, as I hope that this episode resonates with you and that you can derive some benefit from it InSha Allah.
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In the second brothers episode we are joined by Junaid Ahmed, who has been the Dawah lead within the MSA for the past three years. Join us as we explore how Junaid began taking the religion more seriously, the beauty of the Deen and how he ended up becoming Dawah lead. We also tackle important topics such as self-improvement and how to go about it as well as asking and answering the important questions in life.
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How do you hold on to your Iman? Join us and our VP Mehreen as we delve into our journeys and discuss various trials and tribulations that shaped our identity.
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The first official brothers' episode where we are joined with the President himself. Join us as we sit down and get a sneak peek into what it takes to be President and the day in the life of Farhan Khan.
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