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Rahma with Rose
Dr. Rose Aslan
39 episodes
3 months ago
Send us a text In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Rahma with Rose, I sit down with Humera Khan, a London-based community leader, educator, and faith-based activist who has spent decades merging social justice and spirituality into an embodied path. Humera opens up about her journey from cultural Islam as a young woman to recognizing activism, motherhood, and community-building as deeply spiritual practices, challenging traditional notions of spirituality as quiet withdrawal from so...
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Religion & Spirituality,
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Send us a text In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Rahma with Rose, I sit down with Humera Khan, a London-based community leader, educator, and faith-based activist who has spent decades merging social justice and spirituality into an embodied path. Humera opens up about her journey from cultural Islam as a young woman to recognizing activism, motherhood, and community-building as deeply spiritual practices, challenging traditional notions of spirituality as quiet withdrawal from so...
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Spirituality
Religion & Spirituality,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/39)
Rahma with Rose
Living Islam with Purpose: A Conversation with Humera Khan
Send us a text In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Rahma with Rose, I sit down with Humera Khan, a London-based community leader, educator, and faith-based activist who has spent decades merging social justice and spirituality into an embodied path. Humera opens up about her journey from cultural Islam as a young woman to recognizing activism, motherhood, and community-building as deeply spiritual practices, challenging traditional notions of spirituality as quiet withdrawal from so...
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3 months ago
51 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Living Through Grief and Grace from Damascus to Tennessee: A Conversation with Ustadha Zaynab Mansour Ansari
Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, Rose speaks with Ustadha Zaynab Ansari about her spiritual awakening as a young American Muslim woman studying in Damascus in the 1990s, her journey through traditional scholarship, and the personal trials that reshaped her faith, including widowhood and becoming a single mother overnight. Zaynab explores how Islam’s spiritual core can offer healing in times of grief, the role of women scholars, and the need for honest community accountability in ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Rahma with Rose
The Unexpected Path Back to Faith: A Conversation with Daisy Khan
Send us a text What happens when the faith you were raised with no longer feels like home? Raised in a Sufi Muslim family in Kashmir, Daisy Khan carried a deep sense of Divine presence from childhood. But as a young immigrant in America, she found herself lost, disillusioned, and searching for God in unexpected places, including ashrams and Buddhist retreats. In this raw and honest conversation, Daisy shares how a hidden Sufi bookstore in New York pulled her back into a connection with ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Rahma with Rose
Becoming Whole Again After Burnout and Heartbreak: A Conversation with Ameera Aslam
Send us a text In this episode of Rahma with Rose, I sit down with poet and writer Ameera Aslam to explore what it means to soften without losing your edge. Ameera speaks openly about her evolving relationship with Islam, from early rigidity and burnout to a slower, more spacious faith. We talk about spiritual exhaustion, divorce, rebuilding self-worth, and what it takes to listen for your voice in a world that constantly tries to quiet it. Ameera shares how connecting with the Prophet ...
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5 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Rahma with Rose
All the Parts Within Us: A Conversation with Fatimah Finney
Send us a text In this episode of Rahma with Rose, I’m joined by Fatimah, a licensed therapist and trainer in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Fatimah shares her unique journey as a Black Muslim woman navigating motherhood, spiritual growth, and a career in mental health. We dive into how she integrates IFS therapy with Islamic psychology to help clients confront and heal from past trauma. Fatimah explains how reconnecting with our "inner parts," embracing vulnerability, and practicing ...
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6 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Walking Through the Dark Nights of the Soul with Grace: A Conversation with Dr. Rola Hallam
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Rola Hallam, a doctor, activist, and humanitarian whose life was reshaped by the Syrian war. As a frontline doctor working on medical missions in Syria, Rola confronted unimaginable devastation, and her own experience of trauma eventually pushed her toward a profound spiritual awakening. Rola opens up about finding peace through Buddhism, rediscovering Islam through Sufism, and how reciting the beautiful names of the Divine became he...
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7 months ago
55 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Building Resilience and Small Steps Back to Yourself: A Conversation with Henrietta Szovati
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Henrietta Szovati to explore a journey shaped by profound moments and courageous leaps. Henrietta recalls how a near-death experience during a mountain hike opened up her path to spirituality, leaving her searching for life’s deeper meaning. Growing up in communist Hungary, she learned resilience in an environment that suppressed religion. She runs a vibrant writing club, empowering women to pursue their creative dreams and support one another a...
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11 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Balancing Religion and Culture in a Secular Society: A Conversation with Shahira Qudrat
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Shahira Qudrat to discuss her lifelong spiritual journey and the challenge of reconciling her Afghan cultural upbringing with her American identity. As a young Afghan-American woman, Shahira found herself caught between two cultures—balancing the traditional religious values of her family with the modern, secular expectations of American society. Shahira also opens up about navigating difficult life experiences like an early marr...
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1 year ago
33 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Overcoming Trauma and Finding Happiness: A Conversation with Samia Bano
Send us a text In this podcast episode, I chat with Samia Bano about her spiritual journey and how she overcame childhood sexual abuse to find inner peace and become a peacebuilder in her community. Samia shares how healing came through counseling, connecting with other survivors, and cultivating spiritual practices, including finding solace in prayer. Reflecting on her faith, Samia explains how she initially embraced a dogmatic approach to Islam but later found peace by embracing pluralism. ...
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1 year ago
52 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Rose Guest Episode, "Get to Know Rose" on Include with Dr. Liz Podcast
Send us a text This is an episode from the podcast Include with Dr. Liz, who invited me to appear on her show. Here is her overview of the episode: A former tenured professor of religious studies and American expat living in Turkey, Rose is a courageous, compassionate, clever and complex, mother raising her son on her own. After stepping away from a job that most people never leave, she has found a better life in supporting others to become unstuck in their own lives. Include Podcast ava...
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1 year ago
42 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Bridging Secular and Islamic Spirituality: A Conversation with Zahra Aljabri
Send us a text In this episode, I speak with Zahra Aljabri, a spiritual coach from California and the oldest daughter of immigrants from Kenya, who shares her journey in understanding and connecting with spirituality. Zahra initially viewed her religion as a set of rules based on the environment in which she grew up. Zahra later discovered what she calls secular spirituality, like the law of attraction, which resonated with her Islamic upbringing. She began to perceive Islamic practices...
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1 year ago
56 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Weaving Lived Muslim Experiences into Fiction: A Conversation with Leila Aboulela
Send us a text In this conversation, you can listen to me conversing with one of my favorite novelists, Leila Aboulela. What's even more remarkable about Leila's work, apart from her delicious writing style that makes me wish her books and short stories never end, is that she intentionally brings Muslim characters, usually women, into her work as the protagonists. Leila describes her work as centering Islam, giving Muslim readers a chance to see themselves in her work and for no...
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1 year ago
40 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Intersections of Spirituality, Creativity, and Ecology: A Conversation with Medina Tenour Whiteman
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Medina Tenour Whiteman, a talented writer, poet, and singer, to chat about her fascinating life journey. We dive into how she uses spiritual practices like writing, singing, and meditation to navigate her identity and faith. Medina shares the importance of stepping back from the hustle and bustle to gain perspective, exploring Sufi traditions and other calming practices like breathwork and meditation. We also discuss her life in t...
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1 year ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Rose Guest Episode: "Shame, Activism & Oppression" on Untethering Shame Podcast
Send us a text This is an episode from the podcast Untethering Shame with Kyira Wackett, who invited me to appear on her show. Here is her overview of the episode: In this episode, Dr. Rose Aslan and I discuss shame, fear, and Islamophobia. We explore how these forces perpetuate systems of oppression and uphold patriarchal structures of power. We also discuss the importance of recognizing the humanity of individuals and the need to untether ourselves from shame. Dr. Aslan shares her ...
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1 year ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Rahma with Rose
How to Live an Ethical and God-Conscious Life: A Conversation with Sa’diyya Shaikh
Send us a text In this rich conversation, Dr. Sa’diyya Shaikh, Professor in the Study of Religions at the University of Cape Town, shares her personal journey of growing up as a Muslim in South Africa during the apartheid era and how this informs her study of Islam and worldview. With a profound interest in Sufism, Sa’diyya explores the intersection of spirituality, gender ethics, feminist theory, and social justice, illuminating how these realms influence each other. As a scholar-activist...
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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute

Rahma with Rose
The Spirituality of Justice: A Conversation with Layla F. Saad
Send us a text In this episode, I speak with a woman whose podcast has deeply inspired me and whose writings have made significant waves in anti-racism movements. I had the opportunity to fangirl a little with Layla F. Saad as we discussed her journey to becoming an anti-racist changemaker and activist. Layla is known for addressing issues of racism and social justice, but this is her first time speaking publicly about her beliefs and identity as a Muslim woman. The ongoing genocides in Gaza,...
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1 year ago
1 hour 1 minute

Rahma with Rose
What happens when you know it’s not just you?
Send us a text In this episode, Rose reflects on her creative work and the inspiration behind her podcast. In her life, she often explores ways to help others feel like they are not alone and are not the only ones who don’t feel like they fit into the status quo. Rose is motivated by her own experiences of being isolated and lonely and how she was able to thrive in communities with other women. The podcast shares stories of resilience from women from diverse backgrounds, and Rose discusses ho...
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1 year ago
30 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Launching Season 2: Remaining in a State of Compassion Amidst Challenging Times
Send us a text Rose welcomes listeners back to Rahma with Rose for the podcast's second season. She offers an update about her life and struggles and describes her Ramadan 2024 experience. She emphasizes the need to stay empathetic and aware while witnessing the genocide of the people of Gaza. Rose talks about the difficult but empowering process of unshaming and models why unshaming can be so powerful. She invites listeners to join her on her path towards healing and rahma, or compassion, of...
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1 year ago
23 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Exploring Inner Strength and Overcoming Adversity: A Conversation with Zaahida Mahomedy
Send us a text In this podcast episode, Zaahida Mahomedy shares her spiritual awakening and personal growth journey. Beginning her spiritual exploration at 13, influenced by her grandmother's devotion to the Qur’an, Zaahida navigated the challenges of growing up in a conservative Indian Muslim community in apartheid South Africa. Her journey took a significant turn in her mid-20s when she was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease. This health crisis deepened her spiritual path and highlighted ...
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1 year ago
46 minutes

Rahma with Rose
On Being a Professional Muslim: Rose Aslan Interviewed on "I'm a Muslim (And That's OK!)" Podcast
Send us a text In this episode, Rose candidly converses with Shehla Faiza on her podcast, I'm a Muslim (And That's OK!), sharing her experiences as a "professional Muslim" in the U.S. and why she eventually left that role. Rose discussed the challenges and pressures she faced while representing Islam in academia and interfaith activism, particularly during the Trump era. She also discusses her decision to relocate to Istanbul and shift away from academia. This time, Rose is the guest being in...
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1 year ago
48 minutes

Rahma with Rose
Send us a text In this powerful and heart-opening episode of Rahma with Rose, I sit down with Humera Khan, a London-based community leader, educator, and faith-based activist who has spent decades merging social justice and spirituality into an embodied path. Humera opens up about her journey from cultural Islam as a young woman to recognizing activism, motherhood, and community-building as deeply spiritual practices, challenging traditional notions of spirituality as quiet withdrawal from so...