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Layla and the Sunflower Light | Muslim Kids Podcast Layla and her grandmother, Mimi, were inseparable đť From mango ice cream before bed to sunflower festivals and cozy nighttime talks, Mimi was part of Laylaâs everyday world. But when Mimi becomes very sick, Layla begins learning something difficult: how to say goodbye⌠and how to keep turning toward the light even after someone you love returns to Allah. This episode explores grief, love, friendship, and the comfort our faith can bring during difficult moments. Inspired by a true story and narrated by the daughter of guest therapist Anisa Diab, this episode was created to help children and families navigate conversations around loss with gentleness and hope đ¤ đď¸ Need Support? This episode is sponsored by Naseeha Mental Health, a free and confidential helpline supporting Muslim youth and families through emotional struggles, grief, overwhelm, and more. đ Call or chat with a trained listener:https://naseeha.org
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Ahmed vs. The Bad News | Muslim Kids Podcast Bad news travels fast. Someone gets in trouble at school. Two friends have an argument. Something embarrassing happens, and suddenly everyone knows about it. But Ahmed has a question: Why does bad news get so much attention when good things are happening all around us? After meeting award-winning journalist Muhammad Lila at a charity event, Ahmed becomes fascinated with the world of news reporting. But when Muhammad challenges him to find ten pieces of good news in just 24 hours, Ahmed discovers something he never expected. Maybe the most important stories aren't always the biggest ones. In this episode, Ahmed learns why bad news captures our attention, how storytelling can change the way we see the world, and how even the smallest acts of kindness can inspire something much bigger. đď¸ Featuring Muhammad Lila We're honoured to welcome Muhammad Lila, award-winning journalist, former CNN and ABC News correspondent, and founder of Goodable, into Ahmed's story for Islamic Heritage Month. Muhammad helps Ahmed understand why our brains pay attention to negative news, why positive stories matter, and how telling a good story can inspire others to do good. đ¤ Looking for more good news? After years of reporting on some of the world's most difficult events, Muhammad founded Goodable, a platform dedicated to sharing positive and uplifting news from around the world. ⤠Website: goodable.co ⤠Instagram: @goodablenews
The Main Character Crisis | Muslim Kids Podcast Zaynab loves her hijab. But lately, sheâs tired of feeling like itâs the first thing everyone notices about her. The questions. The jokes. The assumptions. And when she hears another student ask, âDoes she even have a choice?â it gets to her. Because deep down, Zaynab does want to wear hijab. She just wants people to stop making her feel strange for wearing it. For the first time, she starts wondering if school would be easier if she just took it off. In this episode, Zaynab navigates Islamophobia at school and what happens when other peopleâs assumptions start making you question something you were once sure about. đď¸ Featuring Amira Elghawaby Weâre honoured to welcome Amira Elghawaby, journalist, human rights advocate and former Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia, into Zaynabâs story. Amira helps Zaynab and her classmates understand what Islamophobia can look like in everyday life, why seemingly small comments matter, and what kids can do when they see it happening. Pasted markdown(1) đ¤ Has your child experienced Islamophobia at school? The National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) provides support, advocacy and resources for Muslim students and families navigating Islamophobia in Canadian schools. ⤠NCCM Education Resources & Support: https://nccm.ca/education
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Ahmed's Impossible School Challenge | Muslim Kids Podcast Ahmed knows the answers to his schoolwork. Thereâs just one problem. Mrs. Karim keeps taking away everything he needs to actually do it. No pencils. No rulers. No textbooks. No notebooks. At first, itâs hilarious. By the end of the morning, Ahmed is completely fed up. Until he realizes Mrs. Karim has been trying to teach them something all along. đ 200 children. One less barrier to learning. This September, Adventures of Muslim Kids is joining The Zahra Trust to provide 200 Iraqi orphans with backpacks filled with school essentials. $35 USD provides one complete backpack, but every contribution gives children access to supplies that they need to learn.⤠www.zahratrust.org/amk