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Hijabi Culture

Haleema Saheed

36 episodes

2 days ago

This podcast celebrates Hijab wearing women who are challenging sterotypes and changing the narrative of Hijab in the media.

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This podcast celebrates Hijab wearing women who are challenging sterotypes and changing the narrative of Hijab in the media.

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Religion & Spirituality

Episodes (20/36)

Hijabi Culture

It's only a flag

In this episode of the Hijabi Culture podcast, Haleema speaks with Yousra Imran, a journalist and author about the St George's cross's that have appeared across the country's lampposts and roundabouts. We discuss how and where the trend started and whether it's as innocent as it's made out to be. The real question is.... Is it just a flag

3 weeks ago

35 minutes 51 seconds

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How do you wear Hijab and do the job?

In this episode of the Hijabi Culture Podcast, Haleema speaks with Fiona Shaik Umar, a Met Police Officer who served the streets of London. She talks about her experiences as a police officer and the mental and physical challenges she faces daily.

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1 month ago

50 minutes 34 seconds

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How a genocide impacts your identity

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Faima Bakar- A journalist from London, who recently began wearing her Hijab full-time after watching the on-going genocide in Palestine. This conversation is so important for everyone to listen to because it's raw, honest and funny. We talk about our experience in journalism, Hijab and the current state of the world.

2 months ago

46 minutes 3 seconds

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The Hijabi representing Team USA

In this episode of the Hijabi Culture Podcast, Haleema speaks with Patricia DeArmas, a martial artist representing Team USA at the World Championships. This was an honest conversation about resilience, showing up as your most authentic self and owning your identity. Listeners will feel inspired by Patricia's reflections on her journey and how she came to wear Hijab before reverting and the similarities she finds between martial arts and Islam.

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4 months ago

48 minutes 40 seconds

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Life's too short for a boring outfit

Welcome to Season 3 of the Hijabi Culture Podcast, with your host, Haleema Saheed. The first episode of this season is with Maha Rajput, known online as 'Modestly Maha'- the UK's first modest fashion consultant.

In this episode we talk about growing up in New York post 9/11, how attitudes towards Hijab can impact our identity and what out outfits really say about us.

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5 months ago

45 minutes 26 seconds

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Being a Hijabi in 2024

In this final episode of Season 2, Haleema reflects on what it's like being a Hijabi in 2024 and how this past year has shaped her. She shares her standout moments from this season and what she hopes to achieve going forward.

It's an honest discussion about being a Hijabi and the weight it carries in society and the barriers it forces us to overcome.

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11 months ago

38 minutes 14 seconds

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Navigating Law as a Hijabi

In this episode of the Hijabi Culture podcast, Haleema speaks with Property Solicitor, Salma Maqsood. They talk about Hijab struggles, the field of law and how its changed over the years and advice for young Muslim women who are studying Law. it's an insightful episode that hopefully offers clear advice and guidance when thinking about Hijab and the workplace.

1 year ago

33 minutes 42 seconds

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The Hijabi tackling islamophobia in education

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Lila Tamea, an activist, educator, and PHD researcher studying islamophobia in education - why Muslim students are performing as well as their counter parts at university level. We discuss how Lila got into education, her Hijab journey, and so much more.

1 year ago

50 minutes 1 second

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The Hijabi Making History

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Zainab Alema- a Hijabi rugby player who is also a neo-natal nurse. It's an inspirating conversation about Hijab, legacy, and how to be authentic in your field. Find out what it means to be a bulldozer in this episode

1 year ago

36 minutes 47 seconds

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Islam Fuels my Activism

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Atiyah- a soon to be politcs student about her online activism and a campaign she's part of called Palestine on the Ballot. It's an insightful conversation about Hijab, impartiality and how Atiyah uses her platform to hopefully create change.

1 year ago

48 minutes 30 seconds

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The Hijabi Medicine Student

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Arwa- a medicine student in the North West who moved from Dubai. She talks about her Hijab journey, what it was like moving from the UK to Dubai, and then coming back for uni. Arwa talks passionately about her experiences with Hijab and how she hopes to help others claim their identity.

1 year ago

42 minutes 35 seconds

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It's Okay To Want To Be Successful

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Shalah Akhtar, creator of Brown Corporate Women- a platform providing career coaching to Muslim women and helping them realise their excellence. Shalah shares her Hijab journey and how she navigated the corporate works environment when she put her Hijab on.

1 year ago

42 minutes 47 seconds

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Championing Islam at Work

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Zainab Kidwai, who works for Rolls-Royce in Derby, but alongside her role in Data she is the head of the company's Muslim Network. Zainab talks about how her international identity has helped her reach more people and her journey of sharing Islam with her colleagues.

1 year ago

46 minutes 22 seconds

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Remembering Your Why

In this episode of the Hijabi Culture podcast, Haleema speaks with the first Hijab wearing model to feature in a campaign for a high street brand. Mariah Idrissi has used her platform as a model to push conversations surrounding Hijab and as a stepping stone to do vital humanitarian work across the globe.

1 year ago

45 minutes 20 seconds

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Modesty, ethics, and how Hijab fits in

In this episode, Haleema is joined hy Charley- a revert Muslim who uses her Instagram platform to educate people about different humanitarian causes and living in the UAE. For charley modesty is so much more than wearing loose-fitting clothes and covering her hair. It's about all the ethical decisions she has to make in life.

1 year ago

44 minutes 32 seconds

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Changing the world with a scarf on her head and a ball at her feet

In this episode of the Hijabi Culture podcast, Haleema speaks with football activist and grass roots coach, Lipa Ness about her football career, time at university and the women's world cup. Lipa's authenticity and passion for her work shines through as she speaks about getting Hijab wearing women into football and her personal experience.

2 years ago

44 minutes 32 seconds

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How did a pharmacist become a comedian

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Comedian, Ola Labib about her career change and what it's like to be a Hijab wearing woman on the comedt circuit. From starting at comedy nights to selling out the O2, Ola shares hes experience and her sage wisdom. An inspiring episode, highlighting you're never too old to chase your dreams.

2 years ago

45 minutes 35 seconds

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The Hijabi Figureskater

In this episode, Haleema speaks with Iman, a hijab wearing figureskater who shares how her dream of becoming an iceskater came true. Iman talks about starting hobbies at an older age and what it was like being one of the only hijabi's on the ice rink. You'll finish this episode feeling inspired to make a start on the dreams your putting off.

2 years ago

42 minutes 41 seconds

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The Hijabi with Unconventional Hobbies

In this episode, Haleema speaks with the amazing Safura Said, a horse rider, hiking enthusiast, who just loves the outdoors. They talk about the barriers Safura has overcome, her unconventional hobbies, how she got into horse riding and how she's sharing her passion for all things outdoors with her son. You will feel inspired to get up and get outside, with your hijab proudly on display.

2 years ago

43 minutes 13 seconds

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The hijabi who tore down her own barriers

In this episode, we speak to the amazing Maha Ayesh, the first Palestinian, Muslim, Hijab wearing women in the USA. She speaks confidently about her challenges and the role Hijab has played in her journey. After listening to this, you'll be left inspired and ready to be the change you want to see in the world.

2 years ago

52 minutes 3 seconds