Muslim Women & Mental Health: Faith, Grief and Breaking the Silence | Amisa Rashid Ahmed Ep. 38

In this episode of The Power of a Woman on Islamically Correct Podcast, Maya Ali sits down with scholar and lawyer Ibrahim Lithome to explore marriage, money, divorce, inheritance and the gap between religious teachings and everyday practice.Together, they unpack consent in marriage, a woman’s right to her mahr and earnings, seeking divorce through khula, and the importance of love, respect and compassion at home. The conversation also explores how women can learn about their rights and seek support when those rights are violated.In this episode:• Choosing a spouse without coercion• Mahr and the cultural misconceptions surrounding it• Financial independence, property ownership and inheritance• Women’s right to seek divorce• Equity, family responsibilities and respectful partnerships• Practical steps for women seeking guidance and supportWhich part of this conversation stood out to you? Share your thoughts in the comments, and subscribe for more thoughtful conversations on faith, women and community.Powered by CCHUB in Partnership with Africa No Filter.@africanofilter @cchubcreative#BalancedBelief #AfricaNoFilter #IslamicallyCorrectPodcast #ThePowerOfAWoman #WomensRightsInIslamHelp us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://islamicallycorrectpodcast.com/guest-applicationFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: [email protected]#IslamicFinance#MuslimMoneyStories#HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.

What is it like to grow up in a strict Muslim home while trying to find your voice? In this episode of The Power of a Woman, host Maya Ali sits down with Sulemi for an honest conversation about parents’ expectations, girls’ freedom, and the pressure to be the perfect firstborn daughter.Raised by parents who are both madrasa teachers, Sulemi reflects on navigating family rules, the different freedoms given to sons and daughters, and learning to speak up for herself. She shares her journey into acting, balancing her interests with her faith and family values, and building confidence beyond the home.The conversation also explores menstrual health education, the shame surrounding periods, mentoring young girls and young mothers, and the influence of social media. Together, Maya and Sulemi discuss how parents can guide their children while making room for trust, open communication, and individuality.What helped you find your voice growing up? Share your experience in the comments.Subscribe for more conversations on women’s experiences, faith, family, and personal growth. Like this episode and share it with a parent, young person, or someone who needs to hear this conversation.The Power of a Woman is powered by CCHUB in partnership with Africa No Filter.#ThePowerOfAWoman #MuslimParenting #GirlsEmpowerment Help us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://islamicallycorrectpodcast.com/guest-applicationFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: [email protected]#IslamicFinance #MuslimMoneyStories #HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.

How do you build wealth, create a powerful personal brand, negotiate your value and still stay grounded in your faith?In this episode of Islamically Correct Podcast, we sit down with a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur, personal branding and image consultant, professional speaker and business strategist for an honest conversation about money, business, success, reputation and faith.He shares his journey from studying law and building a life in South Africa to returning to Kenya, entering business development and eventually becoming a leading voice in personal branding, etiquette, communication and corporate image.We also dive deep into how his relationship with money developed from a young age, the lessons he learned from earning early, losing opportunities, building businesses, investing and learning how to negotiate his true value.In this conversation, we discuss:• The 4 main ways people make money • Employment vs self-employment vs business vs investing • How to build a strong personal brand • Why reputation can become a financial asset • The importance of etiquette and communication • How to negotiate what you're worth • Why your environment affects your earning potential • Building businesses that can operate without you • Real estate and long-term wealth creation • Moving from law into entrepreneurship • Starting again after leaving South Africa • Faith, hardship and finding your way back to Allah • The relationship between ambition, wealth and barakah • Advice for young Kenyans trying to build their careers • Why putting yourself out there can change your lifeThis is a conversation about much more than making money. It is about learning how to position yourself, create value, build meaningful relationships, take calculated risks and use the skills Allah has given you to create a better future.If you're a young professional, entrepreneur, freelancer, creative or anyone trying to build wealth and a meaningful career, this episode is for you.👍 Like the episode 💬 Share your biggest takeaway in the comments 🔔 Subscribe to Islamically Correct Podcast for more honest conversations about faith, finance and life.Want to be featured on the podcast or recommend a guest? Check the link in the description.#IslamicallyCorrectPodcast #PersonalBranding #WealthBuilding #Entrepreneurship #Money #IslamicFinance #Business #PersonalDevelopment #Negotiation #FaithAndFinance #Kenya #YoungEntrepreneursHelp us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://islamicallycorrectpodcast.com/guest-applicationFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: [email protected]#IslamicFinance #MuslimMoneyStories #HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.

In this episode of Islamically Correct, Maya sits down with Kenyan comedian, digital content creator and entrepreneur Jaymo Ule Msee Abdulhakim Amir Malik for an honest conversation about money, faith, purpose, content creation and the journey that completely changed his outlook on life.Jaymo takes us back to his upbringing, where conversations about money and financial literacy were rare, before sharing how he moved from university into banking and eventually walked away from the traditional career path to explore the emerging world of digital media and content creation.He opens up about being one of the early Kenyan creators experimenting with YouTube, building an audience before content creation became the industry it is today, and the dangerous shift that can happen when creators stop focusing on their message and start chasing views, trends, money and validation.This is a conversation about unlearning, rebuilding and finding purpose beyond money and status.Help us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://islamicallycorrectpodcast.com/guest-applicationFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: [email protected]#IslamicFinance #MuslimMoneyStories #HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.

Before you get married, there are conversations every couple needs to have about money, faith, family, children, expectations, and conflict.In this episode of Islamically Correct Podcast, we sit down with Salim Maina, an Imam, Islamic scholar, licensed Muslim marriage officer to talk about what couples should discuss before Nikah and why so many marriages struggle when important conversations are avoided.We discuss:• The financial conversations couples should have before marriage• Why money becomes a major source of conflict in marriage• What Islam teaches about choosing a spouse• The importance of character, faith, and spirituality• How family and in-laws can affect a marriage• When couples should consider premarital counselling• Conversations about children and future plans• How couples can prepare for conflict before it happens• Why some Muslim marriages fail even when the couple loves each otherSalim also shares his personal journey from growing up in a Christian family to embracing Islam, studying Islamic knowledge, becoming an Imam, and eventually working with Muslim couples through Nikah Nexus.If you are single, engaged, preparing for Nikah, or already married, this conversation offers practical lessons that could completely change the way you think about marriage.What conversation do you think every couple MUST have before getting married? Let us know in the comments.Subscribe to Islamically Correct Podcast for honest conversations about faith, finance, marriage, life, and the Muslim experience.#MuslimMarriage #Nikah #MarriageAdvice #IslamicMarriage #MuslimCouples #PremaritalCounselling #IslamicallyCorrectPodcast #MarriageInIslam #MuslimRelationships Help us spotlight meaningful Muslim money stories:👉 Suggest a guest here: https://islamicallycorrectpodcast.com/guest-applicationFollow us on:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/islamicallycorrectpodcast?igsh=MW9obzhuejl1czZlZw==TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@islamicallycorretpodcast?_r=1&_t=ZM-91rD313F4frX https://x.com/icpodkeThe Host https://www.instagram.com/throughmaya?igsh=MXA0dTJvb3gxbXIzOQ==📩 For guest features, partnerships, or inquiries:Email: [email protected]#IslamicFinance #MuslimMoneyStories #HalalWealth💬 Join the conversation—comment, share, and let us know what you learned.⚠️ Disclaimer: Content shared is for educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.