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The Abwaan Chronicles
by The Abwaan Chronicles
ab·waan ⇌ storytellerWe focus on topics related to our life experiences and identity as Muslim/Black/Western third culture kids
Episodes
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True Crime - A Modern Day Obsession
In this final episode of season 5, Istahil & Umal attempt to understand the modern day obsession with true crime. They unravel some shocking statistics about true crime consumption, and discuss some of the psychology behind why we consume it.
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Beauty In One: Blogging, Beauty and Gut Health with Hafsa from Mind Pretty Soul
Hafsa takes us on a journey of her blogging in the early 2010's, the growth of beauty content, trendy skincare routine and diet culture/gut health! The Abwaan Art Exhibition will be held July 12 in Toronto. Be sure to follow us on instagram to keep up with updates. If you are interested in...
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1 or 3 Dates? THE comeback ramadan
As the month of Ramadan comes to an end Umal catches up with Istahil & Sahra from Abwaan. They discuss their overall experience this holy month, and what they hope to take away from this Ramadan. She also has a spontaneous recording session with a friend (Fatima) after Tahajud. Also, we're back...
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I Don't Dream of Labour ft. Ayan and Tobias
The girls are tired folks! Literally. Hafsa invited her friends Ayan and Tobias to talk about how we have been swindled into selling their souls and working for the man. Millennial discontent, bullshit jobs, anti capitalism - we cover it all! Tobias Twitter: twitter.com/Whytrustme Substack:...
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1 or 3 Dates? Remembering Allah with Dhikr & Dua ft Hafsa
Assalamu Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak everyone! We hope you're all having a blessed month. In this episode, Ikran and SPECIAL guest Hafsa reflect on their experiences with morning and evening adkaar (phrases found in the Qur'an and Sunnah which are recited every morning and evening for an array of...
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#NoMorePaperStraws: Understanding Climate Change
On this episode Ikran, Istahil and guest co-host Juwayriyya get down to the basics of climate change. Whats the science behind all the doom and gloom and what can we do about it? We talk about climate justice, what it's really like being a victim of this climate crisis and how our clothes are...
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We Don't Talk About Hijab
We don't talk about hijab, why is that? In this episode, we talk about what hijab means to us, and why it's a topic we're hesitant to discuss. Hijab has been a booming topic lately from balaclavas to the french hijab ban, these issues got us talking amongst ourselves and forced us to have the...
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But are they the as*#@l3$?
On this episode we invite you, dear listener, to be judge jury and executi- jk. Sahra and Istahil decided to start the new year reading messy AITA posts from the holidays. Why do we share so much online? Is being a Potterhead a mental illness? Can your in-laws grade your fashion choices? Let's…
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Plant Parenthood ft House Plant Journal, Khadija & Maymuun
In this episode we have Darryl Cheng, Khadija and Maymuun talk to us about their plant journeys and experiences. It was fun chatting with them and learning about their plant parenthood experiences. Are you interested in understanding why people love plants? Or are you planning to buy a plant soon...
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Fostering Part 2: The Whys, The Hows and Adoption ft. Yasmine and Ti’gisti
Our final fostering episode is here! In this episode we discuss what we think about fostering and adoption. We had Yasmine from Children’s Aid Society (CAS) break down the process for us and Ti’gisti tells us what she experienced when adopting her baby boy. This one is chock-full of information…
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Season 5, Are You Ready for It?
WE'RE BACK WITH SEASON 5! It's difficult to believe this is our FIFTH year podcasting 🤭In this episode we discuss our break and exciting plans this season- it's going to be a unique one! Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch:...
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ABN Shorts #25 - Surprise! It's an Election! ft Juwayriya & Marian
Hello and welcome back. If you were as confused as us about the upcoming Federal elections (🇨🇦), look no futher. We sit down with Marian (who knows her politics) and Juwayriya (who also knows her politics because she loves mess) to discuss why there's an election and what it means to vote. The...
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ABN Shorts #24 - PSA: Anti-Muslim Attacks Against Women in Alberta ft Khadija
In this short Istahil and returning guest Khadijah talk about the anti-muslim attacks that have targeted muslim women in the past few months. They discuss the frequency of these attacks, and what it's like being black muslim women in Alberta. Consider emailing your MP to demand action and raise...
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ABN Shorts #23 - Post Book Club Reflections
Ikram and Istahil sit down to reflect on the Abwaan annual bookclub. This year we read Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathir. What have we learned? Was it worth the effort? What lessons are we taking with us? In this short they, and some wonderful guests, answer these questions and more! Thank…
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Vulnerability on the Interwebs with Aysha Harun
This was definitely a fun one! We got the one and only Aysha Harun to join us on this episode of the Abwaan Chronicles Podcast. Incase you’ve been living under a rock for the last decade, Aysha is a beauty and lifestyle content creator, influencer, youtuber, and tiktoker. We discussed internet...
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1 or 3 Dates? - Beyond Ramadan ft. Faduma Warsame
Assalamu Alaikum everyone! We are near the end of Ramadan tears, so Ikram and our esteemed guest Faduma discussed ways to remain consistent in our deeds for not only the last few days but also post-ramadan. Daily Adkar book: https://uwt.org/about-us/daily-adhkar/ Nasheed: وجاءنا رمضان - عبد الله...
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Fostering Part 1: In Conversation with Parents Khalid & Rubina
In this two part series we talk all things fostering - from common misconceptions to practical steps involved. In this episode Umalkhair interviews Khalid & Rubina a couple that has been fostering for around 2 decades and have provided a home to 43 going on 44 foster babies! If you live in…
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The Dating Game
Is that the part two, the sister episode, the sequel of A Love Anthology? Why, yes it is! Hafsa and Istahil continue the conversations and ask their guests about how they perceive and experience dating. From finding someone you fancy to shooting your shot to first dates to dating apps. We got...
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1 or 3 Dates? - Spirit of Ramadan ft Khadijah Thomas
We're back after disappearing for a month. We decided to start with our 1 or 3 dates series early this year! 1 or 3 dates is our annual Ramadan series. This episode was sponsored by Ramadan & Juliette. In this episode, we have Khadijah Thomas, founder of Ramadan & Juliette (a small Black...
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ABN Shorts #22 - Our Merch is Here!
Salaams! Our merch is finally here! Open up your wallets and visit the Abwaan Chronicles website. Need a new hoodie? A tote to store books for the trip to the imaginary, pre-covid library? Does your laptop need a bit more decoration? We got stickers! Backpack looking plain? We got pins! Hafsa,...
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A Love Anthology
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop "Looooovvveeee! Never knew what I was missing!" It's February and we're all in our feelings. How do our perceptions of love and relationships alter over time? How do our priorities change? Hafsa and Istahil conduct six interviews with 7 people from...
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It’s the CORONApocalypse ft Salma and Fatah
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Hey everyone! Apologies for the delay, we had good reason. Ikram & Sahra virtually sat down with Salma & Fatah to seriously discuss all things COVID-19. From the vaccine to public health implications. Hafsa had the vaccine this week, listen till…
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ABN Shorts #21 - Curious Cats 01
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Salaamz yall!! Ikram, Sahra and Umal are back with an episode dedicated to answering some questions sent to us on curiouscat. Keep the questions coming, we intend to answer your questions either on the podcast or on curiouscat itself. Enjoy! Ways…
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SAD Gyals & Guys ft Abdullahi
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Tis winter and with it, come the winter blues! Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), aka seasonal depression, is a real thing! Hafsa and Istahil are joined by Abdullahi to discuss how they’re coping and whether or not self care is a scam. Make sure…
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ABN Shorts #20 - Friends & Growth
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Welcome to the first Abwaan Short of the season!!! After getting a few curious cat questions on the topic, we thought we’d dedicate an episode to the topic - Friendship. We’re talking outgrowing friends, should you really cut them off, how to make...
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Lets Talk About SEX ft Village Auntie
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop The lack of sexual education for the yutes is upsetting me and my homegirls! Today, your girls Hafsa, Ikram and Istahil were joined by certified sex health educator, Angelica Lindsey-Ali, AKA Village Auntie. Join us for this super informative and…
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Season 4 Q&A!
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Salaam! We’re back with season 4 of the Abwaan Chronicles Podcast! Kicking off the season, we have a Q/A episode with the WHOLE gang (yeah, we’re shocked too). We asked you to send us questions and you delivered! From awkward childhood stories to...
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Activism: BLM ft Juwayriya
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Welcome to our last episode of season 3! In this episode, we were joined by Juwayriya as we discussed black lives matter, police brutality, activism and the importance of social justice. P.S we will be taking a break and coming back with season 4…
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1 or 3 Dates? Blessed Last 10 Days
Assalamu Alaykum everyone! In this episode Istahil and Umalkhair end the 1 or 3 dates series reflecting on this unique Ramadan and how they hope to continue with the habits they gained during this blessed month! Nasheed: Dawud Wharnsby - We’ve scanned the sky Abwaan Sponsor a Childs Initiative:...
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1 or 3 Dates? Ramadan Check-in with Spike & Zaky
For this episode Ikran & Sahra hopped on houseparty and waved at their friends SPIKE (Sahra) & Zaky to join them for their Ramadan Check-in! They discussed how Ramadans going and what they’ve been up to so far. Nasheed: Maher Zain - Ramadan (Arabic) Vocals Only Charities of the week >Building...
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1 or 3 Dates? A Healthy Ramadan ft Huda Amareh
Assalamu Alaikum everyone! Ramadan Mubarak. We hope you're all having a blessed Ramadan. This episode of 1 or 3 dates explores the nutritional and health aspects of Ramadan- How should we fast in a healthy and beneficial way? Topics covered range from coffee intake, healthy traditional foods, and...
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1 or 3 Dates? Ramadan Prep!
Assalamu Alaykum everyone! As Ramadan approaches, we thought we would start up our Ramadan series again! Titled 1 or 3 Dates, this series will be released weekly for the duration of Ramadan. Islamic Relief Ramadan Planner:...
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Episode 33 - Home Is Where The Heart Is Orrrr? ft. UNLEASHED POTENTIAL
Home is where the heart is orrrr? Ikran, Istahil and Hafsa are joined by special guests Abdullahi and Omar from the Unleashed Potential podcast. On this episode, the importance of home and what it means is debated by the crew - is it where you're born? Where your family is? Also, the guys decide…
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ABN Shorts #19 - You April Fool!
We're bored and that means... MORE ABN SHORTS!!! Hafsa and Ikran check out a couple of scenarios from popular subreddit, Am I the A**hole? (AITA). Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Get in touch with…
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ABN Shorts #18 - The Coronas
CorOOONa vAYrus! We're nearly a week into self-imposed isolation and social distancing and we tired. Some of us are going into work as "key workers" and some of us are big babies complaining about relaxing at home (can you tell who wrote this bio?). Today, Hafsa, Ikran, Istahil and Umalkhair talk...
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Miss Independent
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop She got her own thing That's why I love her Miss independent~ Don't forget to rate the podcast and leave a comment to tell us what you like/dislike! In this episode, Hafsa, Ikran & Istahil discuss their experiences living away from their families…
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ABN Shorts #17 - Plot twist, we all have COVID-19?
In this extremely laid back short Sahra and Umal talk all things corona, discuss if love is truly blind, and delve into some problematic dilemmas! DISCLAIMER: WE NO LONGER HOLD THESE VIEWS - THIS IS FROM OUR JAHILLIYAH DAYS. Send us dilemmas you'd like us to discuss to our social media platforms...
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All K-everything
Annyeonghaseyo, we're back! You don’t need to be a kpop fan to listen to this one. On this episode Istahil and Ikran walk you through the South Korean Entertainment industry from the eyes of teenage fangirls, they discuss how the industry has evolved and all the work that went into being a...
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ABN Shorts #16 - Dugsi Tales
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop In this short Istahil, Ikran, Umalkhair and their guest Rahima delve into the childhood trauma that was dugsi. Do you have any traumatizing dugsi stories? Did you also have to deal with crazy macalins who would relish in your pain? Let us know! And...
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ABN Shorts #15 - All Hail Queen Meghan and Her Royal Consort!
Hafsa and Istahil talk about Meghan and Harry's self exile and peasantry in the 24th century. What do you guys think of the whole royal debacle? Do the brits secretly crave a return to the middle ages? Is peasantry the new wave? Let us know!...
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ABN Shorts #14 - New Decade, New SKRESS
Since we dropped the last episode, new feelings have come to light. Okay, not new feelings, more like re-discovered/UNCOVERED feelings. Hafsa's stressed and she feels like it's her duty to unburden herself onto Ikran- and by default you guys, our dear listeners! Listen to them attempt to…
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The End of a Decade! ft Abdullahi & Najib
It's a long one! Istahil and ikran virtually sit down with Abdullahi and Najib to talk about years gone past. The 2010s were quite a transformative decade for us and the gang reflects on what they felt were the most iconic moments and issues from this time. Check out Abdullahi and Najib on social...
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Cancel Culture
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop In this episode, all 5 of us discuss what cancel culture means and how it affects the everyday person vs the rich and famous. Idiris video via twitter (@idreezus)”A message to my brothas: we got to be better men. ✊🏿”:...
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ABN Shorts #13 - Pyramid Schemes You Fall For ft Jija
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop It's storytime with Jija. She's back, and this time she tells us about the time she found herself smack dab in the middle of an elaborate pyramid scheme. Need we say more? Enjoy! If this sounds familiar, or you've experienced something similar, let...
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Money, Money, Money...MONEY ft Fay & Abdullahi
Hey guys! This is another grown up type episode. As we navigate the waters of the adulthood, one obstacle that's constantly been in the way is financial literacy. In this episode, Ikran and Hafsa are joined by Abdullahi and Fay to shed some light and figure out how to succeed in monetary world....
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Astronomy vs Astrology
In this episode Hafsa, Ikran & Istahil discuss the importance/uselessness of space exploration, horoscopes, Istahil's citizenship in Asgardia + more. Horoscopes are haram (source): Explanation Of Kitab At-Tawheed || Part 11 || Shaykh Abu Umar AbdulAzeez...
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Episode 26 - Are Men of the Trash Variety? ft Abdulkhaaliq
OUR MERCH IS HERE: www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop SEASON THREE FOLKS! And we're starting off with a bang! One of our most listened to, most loved and most critiqued episodes was episode 3 - are men trash? With it being an all women podcast, we thought we should revisit the discussion with a...
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ABN Shorts #12 - Ramadan Vibess
Sadly Ramadan is coming to an end and we have another Ramadan short for your head tops! In this episode Umalkhair and our special guest Zanira(an honorary Abwaan member)have a chill/low energy conversation about Ramadan culture and vibes! Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee:...
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ABN Shorts #11 - Two Year Anniversary
Dear Listeners, Assalamu Alaikum. IT'S BEEN TWO YEARS GUYS. We have been recording and releasing episodes for this podcast for a solid two years. In this episode we celebrate being in the game for so long, talk about what we would like to do in the future and how we can improve. We were also…
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ABN Shorts #10 - Ramadan 2k19 ft Aisha & Yasmin
We’re back for a quick Ramadan short. In this episode Ikran sits down with friends Aisha and Yasmin to discuss their ramadan goals, how far they’ve come and some tips on how to make the most of what left of this month. Dhikr+meanings:...
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