The Abwaan Chronicles

The Abwaan Chronicles

ab·waan ⇌ storyteller We focus on topics related to our life experiences and identity as Muslim/Black/Western third culture kids

  1. True Crime - A Modern Day Obsession

    09/08/2022

    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.

    37 min
  2. Beauty In One: Blogging, Beauty and Gut Health with Hafsa from Mind Pretty Soul

    26/05/2022

    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 showcasing your art at the exhibit, please submit your art using this form (Deadline: June 15th 2022 11:59 PM EST): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpUEc4Ae-cImxg0N9pyRPul5l4EaIbIezZP1VPIubSSX78tg/viewform Hafsa's socials Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hafsaisalwe/ Podcast: mindprettysoul (available on Spotify and Apple) https://linktr.ee/mindprettysoul Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindprettysoul/ Support Us! Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shop Get in touch with us via: Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles@gmail.com Curiouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

    49 min
  3. 1 or 3 Dates? THE comeback ramadan

    28/04/2022 · BONUS

    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 with our annual; Abwaan's Sponsor A Childs Education Year 4 fundraiser; https://www.gofundme.com/f/abwaan-sponsor-a-childs-education-year-4 Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shop Get in touch with us via: Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles@gmail.com Curiouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

    19 min
  4. I Don't Dream of Labour ft. Ayan and Tobias

    20/04/2022

    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: https://substack.com/profile/41731775-inconspicuous-black-person Author and anthropologist David Graeber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpoJIkqEXYo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIctCDYv7Yg Max Weber and the Protestant Work Ethic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-0sIHDzsU4 Angela Davis on Capitalism: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZv42ICZ_gI Abwaan Ramadan fundraiser. Help us send kids to school in Somalia! https://gofund.me/8ad4f49f Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Get in touch with us via: Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles@gmail.com Curiouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

    45 min
  5. 1 or 3 Dates? Remembering Allah with Dhikr & Dua ft Hafsa

    06/04/2022 · BONUS

    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 spiritual benefits). They talk about its ease, its difficulty, its benefits, its impact, and trying to stay consistent! A Life with Allah Dhikr & Dua app: https://lifewithallah.com/app-2/ Books & Publications: https://lifewithallah.com/publications/ They have a wealth of information so check them out! Book that talks about the importance of dua: https://uwt.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Adkhar_Book.pdf Hafsa: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/projecthafsa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/projecthafsa Also, we're back with our annual; Abwaan's Sponsor A Childs Education Year 4 fundraiser; https://www.gofundme.com/f/abwaan-sponsor-a-childs-education-year-4 Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://abwaanchronicles.wixsite.com/website/shop Get in touch with us via: Instagram: www.instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles@gmail.com Curiouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

    29 min
  6. #NoMorePaperStraws: Understanding Climate Change

    17/03/2022

    #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 making the issue worse. With the help of some amazing guests; Dr Daniel Swain (Climate Scientist), Mohamud Mohamed (Exec @ HARO), Juan Felipe (Climate Justice Edmonton) & Sophia Yang (Threading Change) we hope we answer at least some your questions on climate change. So go for a run, organize your pantry or settle in for a drive and listen to this very informative episode! Yaqeen Article https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/when-the-earth-speaks-against-us-environmental-ethics-in-islam Dr. Daniel Swain Twitter: www.twitter.com/Weather_West HARO Website: www.harousa.networkforgood.com/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/Harousa Instagram: www.instagram.com/harosomalia/ Islamic History X Podcast: www.pod.link/1438698021 Climate Justice Edmonton Twitter: www.twitter.com/CJEdmonton Instagram: www.instagram.com/climatejusticeedmonton/ Juan Twitter: www.twitter.com/juanfelipe_VA Instagram: www.instagram.com/juanfe.av Threading Change Website: www.threadingchange.org/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThreadingChange Instagram: www.instagram.com/threadingchange Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Get in touch with us via: Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles@gmail.com Curiouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

    1h 26m
  7. We Don't Talk About Hijab

    02/02/2022

    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 conversations we were avoiding. Our thoughts? take a listen. Article referenced: https://yaqeeninstitute.ca/read/paper/is-hijab-religious-or-cultural-how-islamic-rulings-are-formed. 9 Conditions of Hijab: https://khaleejiabaya.com/blog/conditions-hijab Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Get in touch with us via: Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles@gmail.com Curiouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

    58 min
  8. But are they the as*#@l3$?

    05/01/2022

    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 talk about it! Ways to support us: Buy Us Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Abwaanpodcast Cop our merch: https://www.abwaanchronicles.com/shop Get in touch with us via: Instagram: instagram.com/abwaanpodcast Twitter: twitter.com/AbwaanPodcast Email: abwaanchronicles@gmail.com Curiouscat: curiouscat.live/AbwaanPodcast

    38 min
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