Belated Ramadan Mubarak to our Muslim listeners! In this episode, we continue with the fourth chapter of In The Early Hours By Khurram Murad. We discuss falling in love with the Seerah, desiring the Prophet's company in the Hereafter and challenges of being Muslim in today's society. As always, we're excited to hear your thoughts! Email us at bookv…

In this episode, we continue with the third chapter of In The Early Hours By Khurram Murad. We discuss the traits that help us to hold unto Allah and what distances us from Him. We also touch on the difference between Gratefulness and Toxic Positivity and why the difference actually matters. As always, we're excited to hear your thoughts! Email us …

This episode is inspired by Oscar Wilde's 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' and Frances Cha's 'If I Had Your Face'. We discuss unrealistic beauty standards in the age of social media, whether we've ever considered plastic surgery and how much society influences our perception of beauty. As always, we're excited to hear your thoughts! Email us at bookver…

This episode is inspired by Emma Dabiri's 'Don't Touch My Hair,' a book on why black hair matters and how it can be viewed as a blueprint for decolonisation. We talk about the rise of the Natural Hair movement, impact of representation in the media and the ever topical issue of Cultural Appropriation. As always, we're excited to hear your thoughts!…

In this episode, we continue with the second chapter of In The Early Hours By Khurram Murad. We discuss different forms of remembrance, the impact of Salah when done right and our favourite daily adhkars. As always, we're excited to hear your thoughts! Email us at bookversationspod@gmail.com or drop us a message here: https://anchor.fm/bookversatio…

This episode is inspired by The Beekeeper of Aleppo, a novel that deals with the flight of refugees from Aleppo in Syria to Europe during the Syrian Civil War. We discuss the implications of the Nationality and Borders bill, future consequences of political apathy and the different ways our body and mind deal with trauma. As always, we're excited t…

This episode's conversation is inspired by Trevor Noah's 'Born A Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood'. We discuss lessons from apartheid and parenting lessons from Patricia Noah. As always, we're excited to hear your thoughts! Email us at bookversationspod@gmail.com or drop us a message here: https://anchor.fm/bookversations/message Follo…

This episode is an extract from an hour long insta live on Bookversations. At the end of every month, we’ll be hosting a live on the Bookversations Instagram page to recap all the books we’ve read and interact with you at the same time! We want to know what books you’re reading, your thoughts on our episodes and everything in between. Books Mention…

Introducing a monthly Bookversations segment where we discuss Islamic Books. Think of it as a Book Club. In this episode, we delve into the first chapter of In The Early Hours By Khurram Murad. We discuss cultivating self awareness, getting rid of all or nothing mentality and finding unshakeable confidence through Tawakkul. As always, we're excited…

Buchi Emecheta’s Second Class Citizen was the perfect opportunity for us to discuss some of the wild statements we see on social media about women. We discuss how women can uphold patriarchy, the importance of choosing the right partner and finding hope in difficult situations. As always, we're excited to hear your thoughts! Email us at bookversati…

This episode's conversation is inspired by Dr Meg Jay's 'The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter And How to Make the Most of Them Now.' We are joined by Olamide A, software engineer and fitness extraordinaire. We talk about: Why it's worth trying out different things in your 20's, the importance of mentors and asking for help, keystone habits…

This episode's conversation is inspired by Yaa Gyasi's 'Transcendent Kingdom', a novel about the life of a Ghanaian immigrant family ravaged by depression, addiction and grief. We talk about mental illness, how faith impacts seeking help, dealing with spiritual wounds caused by hostile places of worship and healing from past trauma. Next month will…

This episode's conversation is inspired by Accepted Whispers, a collection of over 200 duas from the Quran and Hadith for daily reading. We catch up on Ramadan and the importance of seeking forgiveness in the last 10 days. We share our favourite duas from the Quran, the one thing that changed our dua game forever and tips/advice for people who are …

This episode's conversation is inspired by 'Intimations', a collection of personal essays by Zadie Smith. We talk about the challenges of working during Covid, PMS, our love for essays and our biggest lessons from the pandemic. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com Next Bookversations Rea…

This episode's conversation is inspired by Ryan Holiday's 'The Obstacle Is The Way.' We discuss issues with self-help books, outgrowing books and practical tips on how to overcome adversity. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com Next Bookversations Read: Intimations By Zadie Smith --- Sen…

This episode's conversation is inspired by 'Travellers', a novel by Helon Habila which explores the interconnected experiences of migrants. In this episode, Suad shares her experience of feeling unsafe in Berlin, we discuss the importance of empathy, what makes a good ally and how we can make a difference in the world. We hope you enjoy the episode…

In this episode, we discuss John Mark Comer's, 'The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry,' focusing on issues with productivity culture. We talk about the impact of capitalism on our attitude towards time, burn-out and practical tips to slow down and find more joy in our lives. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookver…

This episode's conversation is inspired by Kamila Shamsie's, 'Home Fire', a reworking of Antigone, a tragic greek play written by Sophocles. Set in contemporary London, Home Fire is the tale of two British families, intertwined by fate. Dealing with issues of terrorism, faith and love, Home Fire explores what it means to be loyal to a state. We dis…

In this episode, we discuss Bolu Babalola’s debut anthology ‘Love In Colour.’ We share our thoughts on the importance of a book cover, our initial perception of romance genre, Hollywood's impact on our perception of love and the difficulties of relating to love stories as Muslim women.⠀⠀ Fact-checking references⠀ ⠀ African Books Have The Same Cover…

This episode was recorded early last year but it was never released. We are currently recording new episodes and we're excited to start sharing our love for books with you again. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this episode as we share some of our favourite reads from 2020. We talk Muslim romance books, lack of representation in the publishing i…

In this episode, we discuss Chinua Achebe's novel 'Anthills of the Savannah' focusing on what the role of a writer should be in society. We also talk about the role of women and the importance of our involvement in all facets of society. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com--- Send in a …

In this episode, we discuss Devon Franklin and Megan Good's 'The Wait,' a book about the power of celibacy. We talk about our society's obsession with sex, the importance of delayed gratification and what to look for in a potential spouse. We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com--- Send in …

In this episode, we discuss neurosurgeon Paul Kalanithi's 'When Breath Becomes Air.' We ask the question of what makes life meaningful, explore the difference between a job and a calling and lastly, a definition of patience from the book that we believe the world needs! We hope you enjoy the episode and as always, email us your thoughts at bookvers…

In this episode, we discuss Chimamanda's Americanah focusing on her examination of blackness and race, mental health and immigration and finally prosperity gospel and the task of writing likeable black female protagonists. Email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookv…

In this episode, we talk about Brené Brown's Daring Greatly focusing on the importance of courage and vulnerability in today's society, fitting in vs. belonging as Muslims and the transformational impact of differentiating between shame and guilt. Email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.…

In this episode, we talk about Taiye Selasi's Ghana Must Go focusing on pride and masculinity, the immigrant experience and the dangers of comparison. Email us your thoughts at bookversationspod@gmail.com--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bookversations/message

Welcome to the teaser episode of Bookversations! In this episode, we introduce ourselves and the reasons behind this podcast. We also talk about Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Purple Hibiscus focusing on love and discipline. We hope you enjoy the conversation. Email us at bookversationspod@gmail.com.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spoti…