In this episode, I am joined with some attendees from The Muslim Author Book Fair 2025 that happened on the 1st of October in Abuja.

Let me know what topics you'd love for Muslim authors to write more about. By the way, what's one Islamic book you believe everyone should have on their shelf? Ill be expecting your responses :)

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on Hifz-piration by Umar Gana. It's an inspiring book written by a memorizer of the entire Qur’an, motivational speaker, and author.

Reading this book felt like sitting with a friend who’s guiding you through the highs and lows of Qur’an memorization. Umar’s words are gentle and easy-to-digest. His words highlights discipline, consistency, and sincerity, but also reminded me that hifz is far more than just memorization and melodious voices. It’s about living by the Qur’an and letting it shape your daily life.

If you’re on your own journey with the Qur’an, or you just need a dose of inspiration to stay connected, this reflection on Hifz-piration might be exactly what you need.

So grab your cup of coffee and let’s talk about this beautiful book. And don’t forget to follow the podcast so you never miss an episode!

In this soul-deep episode of Books and Coffee, I sit with LaYinka Sanni — coach, writer, and author of A Beautiful Homecoming — to talk about what it truly means to come back to yourself.

She shares how her journey of transformation didn’t begin with clarity or grace. It began in the messy, the painful, the awakening. And from there, a new kind of wholeness was born.

We talk about:
– The “ugly episode” that sparked her healing
– Why coming home to yourself is never a straight line
– What inspired her book, A Beautiful Homecoming
– Gentle, powerful advice for women in search of more
– And how faith, identity, and inner work all meet in that sacred space of return

If you’re in a season of unbecoming or longing for a deeper connection with who you really are, this one’s for you.

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In this deeply honest episode, I’m joined by Rasheedat Balogun and Abdulrahim Muhammad Koko for a conversation that’s long overdue. We talk about the quiet heaviness we often carry alone—our mental health journeys, how gender shapes our pain and healing, and what it means to choose ourselves in a world full of expectations.

It’s about survival, softness, and showing up messy and real.

We spoke about:
— Mental health through a gendered lens
— The pressure to perform strength
— Self-love that doesn’t always feel romantic
— Being okay with being vulnerable
— Letting go of what was never yours to carry

If you’re healing, hurting, or just holding on…
This one’s for you.

Join me as I sit down with Abdhullah, the brilliant Sri Lankan author of Maybe They Won’t. In this episode, we dive into the world of Amir and Fathimah—a couple brought together through an arranged marriage, each battling their own mental health struggles. We explore how their story reflects real-life challenges, the inspiration behind Abdhullah’s animations that bring them to life, and the heart behind his storytelling. Plus, we play a fun game and uncover some surprises about the author himself. This is one you don’t want to miss!

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In this episode of Books and Coffee, I sit down with Umar Gana, also known as Umar Gee (but often calls himself 'that Umar'), a memorizer of the entire Qur'an, motivational speaker, and author of Hifz-piration.

Umar shares his incredible journey of memorizing the Qur'an, the challenges he faced, and how he stayed motivated throughout. We also discuss his book, the inspiration behind it, and his Substack newsletter, Vitamin Gee. This episode is filled with practical advice and uplifting experiences for anyone on a journey of self-improvement and connection to the Qur'an.

Get Hifz-piration here:

https://www.amazon.com/Hifzpiration-Your-Quran-Journey-Easier-ebook/dp/B0DMT2BRTJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39G9I9Q88EHPN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OinTGTSdFkFEr70hFDSxAw.CRyROUfSrwU3wqz1vwALNwIErh1WlPis4UamFuVoRd8&dib_tag=se&keywords=hifzpiration&qid=1732298337&sprefix=hifzpiratio%2Caps%2C475&sr=8-

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