Our Muslim Mothers

Make Motherhood Diverse

Unfortunately 15.03.19 will be a historic day for the muslim community. The Christchurch mosque attack was heartbreaking for so many people. It also gave insight into some of the threats the muslim community are confronted with. While the (social media) news cycle is changing they're still living through this current political climate. Our host sat down with Sumiyyah a mum of 3 to talk to her about what it's like to raise a Muslim family. They explored how she explained what happened in New Zealand to her children, culture vs religion, what some of the misconceptions about muslims are and how non-Muslims can support and better understand their community. The episode is opened by focusing on the For Sama documentary. Made by and about a mum who lived through and recorded the war in Syria for 5 years. Her name is Waad al-Kateab shes a citizen journalist, who says she made the film for her daughter "to see what I fought for incase I don't survive" The podcasts aim was and is to facilitate the story telling of mothers themselves. The episode is closed with words from a Muslim parent vlogger about why she chooses to be visible in this way. Sumiyyah can be found on Instagram @sumiyyah_balesaria Find us on Instagram @makemotherhooddiverse Please send all podcast submissions to [e-mail]