Ramsha grew up in a somewhat typical Pakistani Muslim household. She was a curious child and questioned some of the tenets of religion but as a teenager she was confronted with the cataclysmic event of 9/11 and that redefined her relationship with Islam and how it shaped her identity.

Akanke's fascinating Muslim journey includes risk taking, creative thinking and listening to her inner voice. Join us as we talk to someone who has found her calling by taking a path less. traveled.

Our guest is Nathaniel who has traveled from the deep South of the United States to the North searching for love, adventure and God. Join us in exploring Nathaniel's exciting journey.

Naz tells us about how she dealt with trauma and navigated the onset of blindness as an adult. Her story is inspirational and empowering.

Shahla Syed describes her spiritual journey, including how she experiences deep connection during her prayer by customizing her approach to traditional rituals to engage her mind, heart and soul.

Lionel shares his experience of going from an aspiring Christian priest to discovering Islam. His story is a testament to the importance of open mindedness and the search for meaning.

Resources:

MRMO Muslim Reform Movement Organization

https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/23514137Dr. Sultan AbdulHameed has been an advocate of evolving Muslim spiritual practices for over 40 years. He has an academic background in Physics and is a professor at a University in New York. In this episode, Dr. AbdulHameed discusses the evolution of his spiritual practice and the insights he has gained from studying Islamic scripture and history.

Resources:

Quran and the Life of Excellence

MRMO Muslim Reform Movement Organization

Saima and Yousuf discuss their motivations for creating "Allah, it's me Calling".